Today learned a few things about living that I thought I would share with you ( :
1. Naps are CRUCIAL.
2. You need good people in your life that you can do silly things with
3. Good conversations are good for the heart
4. Life isn't as complicated as we make it
5. Beauty comes when we simplify and cultivate thankfulness (prayer, renewal of the mind, & yoga help this!) -also organizing
6. The way to God is not some set agenda or equation, it really is a relationship
7. It's not over yet ( :
That's all! Have a wonderful Monday/week!
Love you,
e
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Roommate Rummaging
It's about to get honest here but here's my heart:
You know how they say when it rains it pours? Its funny when you can't tell what is a blessing and what is not. Lately our house has been a place of discomfort- an extreme place of constant change. It's funny how we thought this apartment would be safe, a holding place for a year. We joked when we drove over to see it, because we had signed for an apartment without even seeing it-that's how pressed/stressed we were to find a place. And come on, it had a gate, pool, and from what we could tell- kind management.
Now, it's a little different. Our apartment is a dungeon reflecting the darkness that has perpetrated into parts of our lives. Thankfully though, that darkness has shown where the light has not been and needs to go. It's like yoga where you stretch and they say to let your self go deeper with every breathe so that energy can move into that space. Moving- that's what so much of our life is, but its also being. The beauty of living is finding a balance between the two.
And the great news?? We might have found a place- a holding, safe, fun, sweet, and joy filled place with the potential for great dinners with even greater friends. How different and how good and how evident that God's hand was in this good change! God, this great being who I love so much and yet doubt so often- he who holds our hand and never lets go and literally changes us from the inside out. Funny how all those corny Christian songs seem corny until you step into the dangerous waters of what faith really is and you see how those words are anchors to the truth that God hopes too hook onto your heart.
You are never alone and God is always with you- be careful what you ask for, it might be too much goodness to handle!
*(This is just a snapshot of one of the few GREAT things he has done this week.)
You know how they say when it rains it pours? Its funny when you can't tell what is a blessing and what is not. Lately our house has been a place of discomfort- an extreme place of constant change. It's funny how we thought this apartment would be safe, a holding place for a year. We joked when we drove over to see it, because we had signed for an apartment without even seeing it-that's how pressed/stressed we were to find a place. And come on, it had a gate, pool, and from what we could tell- kind management.
Now, it's a little different. Our apartment is a dungeon reflecting the darkness that has perpetrated into parts of our lives. Thankfully though, that darkness has shown where the light has not been and needs to go. It's like yoga where you stretch and they say to let your self go deeper with every breathe so that energy can move into that space. Moving- that's what so much of our life is, but its also being. The beauty of living is finding a balance between the two.
And the great news?? We might have found a place- a holding, safe, fun, sweet, and joy filled place with the potential for great dinners with even greater friends. How different and how good and how evident that God's hand was in this good change! God, this great being who I love so much and yet doubt so often- he who holds our hand and never lets go and literally changes us from the inside out. Funny how all those corny Christian songs seem corny until you step into the dangerous waters of what faith really is and you see how those words are anchors to the truth that God hopes too hook onto your heart.
You are never alone and God is always with you- be careful what you ask for, it might be too much goodness to handle!
*(This is just a snapshot of one of the few GREAT things he has done this week.)
Sunday, August 12, 2012
If I know...
When it happened
my jaw dropped
my eyes dried up
and all of the world stopped
and on hopped, the devil
saying "isn't this level?
exactly what you wanted for
here is your stop
there is no more on top
no hope for the world in you
and so do as I do
and follow what I say
if you want to just feel
real
today"
and so I fought and I fought
but deeper I sank
as if it weren't enough
and in the darkness I sat
and I had trouble thanking God for that
He opened a world
full of opportunities and hope
but I sat in a corner
trying to cope
cope without the one
I had thought
with which the rest of my life had been brought
a story
I've told o'er and o'er
but soon must stop
before it puts me to ruins
and keeps me from following
the God I once loved so much
and yet I know him more now
if I just look up or out or in
despite my mark
my horrible sin
that you have washed away
singing," his blood hasn't failed me, yet,
hasn't failed me yet,
this much I know, that he loves me so"
and if I know just that
well no longer can I don this dark hat
but in freedom I must cast it off and see
the beauty surrounding me
a gift of grace
in the perfect place
filled with purpose
and propriety
there is love in this great city yet!
my jaw dropped
my eyes dried up
and all of the world stopped
and on hopped, the devil
saying "isn't this level?
exactly what you wanted for
here is your stop
there is no more on top
no hope for the world in you
and so do as I do
and follow what I say
if you want to just feel
real
today"
and so I fought and I fought
but deeper I sank
as if it weren't enough
and in the darkness I sat
and I had trouble thanking God for that
He opened a world
full of opportunities and hope
but I sat in a corner
trying to cope
cope without the one
I had thought
with which the rest of my life had been brought
a story
I've told o'er and o'er
but soon must stop
before it puts me to ruins
and keeps me from following
the God I once loved so much
and yet I know him more now
if I just look up or out or in
despite my mark
my horrible sin
that you have washed away
singing," his blood hasn't failed me, yet,
hasn't failed me yet,
this much I know, that he loves me so"
and if I know just that
well no longer can I don this dark hat
but in freedom I must cast it off and see
the beauty surrounding me
a gift of grace
in the perfect place
filled with purpose
and propriety
there is love in this great city yet!
What have you been redeemed for?
Have you ever thought of what the word redeem really stands for? Here's a little definition to give you the richness and vast truth behind it:
redeem |riˈdēm| verb [ trans. ]
1.) compensate for the faults or bad aspects of (something) : a disappointing debate redeemed only by an outstanding speech |
[as adj. ] ( redeeming) the splendid views are the one redeeming feature of the center.
• ( redeem oneself) do something that compensates for poor past performance or behavior : they redeemed themselves in the playoffs by pushing the Detroit Red Wings to a seventh and deciding game.
• (of a person) atone or make amends for (error or evil) : the thief on the cross who by a single act redeemed a life of evil.
• save (someone) from sin, error, or evil : he was a sinner, redeemed by the grace of God.
2.) gain or regain possession of (something) in exchange for payment : his best suit had been redeemed from the pawnbrokers.
• Finance repay (a stock, bond, or other instrument) at the maturity date.
• exchange (a coupon, voucher, or trading stamp) for merchandise, a discount, or money.
• pay the necessary money to clear (a debt) : owners were unable to redeem their mortgages.
• exchange (paper money) for gold or silver.
• fulfill or carry out (a pledge or promise) : the party prepared to redeem the pledges of the past three years.
• archaic buy the freedom of.
redeem |riˈdēm| verb [ trans. ]
1.) compensate for the faults or bad aspects of (something) : a disappointing debate redeemed only by an outstanding speech |
[as adj. ] ( redeeming) the splendid views are the one redeeming feature of the center.
• ( redeem oneself) do something that compensates for poor past performance or behavior : they redeemed themselves in the playoffs by pushing the Detroit Red Wings to a seventh and deciding game.
• (of a person) atone or make amends for (error or evil) : the thief on the cross who by a single act redeemed a life of evil.
• save (someone) from sin, error, or evil : he was a sinner, redeemed by the grace of God.
2.) gain or regain possession of (something) in exchange for payment : his best suit had been redeemed from the pawnbrokers.
• Finance repay (a stock, bond, or other instrument) at the maturity date.
• exchange (a coupon, voucher, or trading stamp) for merchandise, a discount, or money.
• pay the necessary money to clear (a debt) : owners were unable to redeem their mortgages.
• exchange (paper money) for gold or silver.
• fulfill or carry out (a pledge or promise) : the party prepared to redeem the pledges of the past three years.
• archaic buy the freedom of.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Unwind after a great time...
Heels kicked off
toes stretch wide
Curl up on the floor
from the world to hide
and thoughts of you
flitter into my head
should I be thinking of God instead?
or what about how I draw
when I don't know what to say
or it just overwhelms- this need to express
and words would be so less
than the lines
that contort
and bend
and bind
the concepts of my mind
oh this world
a constant mystery
that piece by piece
is placed on our board
bored I am not
but lonely yes
and not for lack
of friends
or family
but a lack of you and me
whoever you may be...
toes stretch wide
Curl up on the floor
from the world to hide
and thoughts of you
flitter into my head
should I be thinking of God instead?
or what about how I draw
when I don't know what to say
or it just overwhelms- this need to express
and words would be so less
than the lines
that contort
and bend
and bind
the concepts of my mind
oh this world
a constant mystery
that piece by piece
is placed on our board
bored I am not
but lonely yes
and not for lack
of friends
or family
but a lack of you and me
whoever you may be...
Warehouse 242
God revealed
a burden healed
God of new beginnings.
Hope you've had a wonderful morning filled with a feeling of the love God has for you and the hope and belief that he can help you make it through whatever you are facing!
Love you!
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Not engaged
Broken dreams
I had
tripped
and they in my hand
fell
I reached
but missed
and so I kissed
those dear dreams
no more
as they hit the floor
and shattered
all that had once mattered
hit me at the core
reconstruct
there is no luck
there is something else in store
and as I piece together
a different dream
I learn what that means
to love
and live and be
but most of all
I miss you and me
or what I dreamt we'd be
and as dear friends
say I do
I wish I knew
the same for me and you
but that is not our fate
our God given destiny
he knows what is best for me
and said that better was to be found
and so I've looked around
lifted flower pots
and jumped in streams
overturned rocks
and turned over leaves
only to find
i've lost my mind
trying to do something
only God can do
waiting for the right- you.
(whatever that means)
I had
tripped
and they in my hand
fell
I reached
but missed
and so I kissed
those dear dreams
no more
as they hit the floor
and shattered
all that had once mattered
hit me at the core
reconstruct
there is no luck
there is something else in store
and as I piece together
a different dream
I learn what that means
to love
and live and be
but most of all
I miss you and me
or what I dreamt we'd be
and as dear friends
say I do
I wish I knew
the same for me and you
but that is not our fate
our God given destiny
he knows what is best for me
and said that better was to be found
and so I've looked around
lifted flower pots
and jumped in streams
overturned rocks
and turned over leaves
only to find
i've lost my mind
trying to do something
only God can do
waiting for the right- you.
(whatever that means)
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