Perfection

I had a new cousin born this week. Meet Henry...

Isn't he a cutie?!? I don't know what it is, but seeing him brought a tear to my eye. Within a baby there is perfection. I love the thought of new life!! It's so amazing - God gives such a great gift in a new life!

Surrender

Surrender by Marc James

I'm giving you my heart and all that is within
I'm laying it all down for the sake of you my King.
I'm giving you my dreams, laying down my rights
I'm giving up my pride for the promise of new life.

And I surrender all to you, all to you.
And I surrender all to you, all to you.

I'm singing you this song, I'm waiting at the cross
And all the world holds dear, I count it all as lost.
For the sake of knowing you and the glory of your name
To know the lasting joy, even sharing in your pain.

Life is a funny thing. You think that you know what something means in life and then it all changes. We had a college ministry worship night on Tuesday and in the light of current events in my life, the lyrics of this song took on a whole new meaning. I don't know what will happen now. But I have surrendered it all to Christ-my heart, my dreams, my rights, my pride. Surrendering all has taken on a new meaning in my life. It means surrendering more than I ever thought I would have to. (It's still worth it!) Knowing the glory of the name of Christ must involve some pain and hard times but will without a doubt lead to abounding joy. He can have his way, and I will do my absolute best not to question his plans.

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

Cry Out

She is not satisfied with her greatest efforts,
and tears pool in the crook of her eyes.

She feels he must be disappointed in her,
and her heart shatters from the pain.

In the nuances of her voice, she knows she has let her down,
and her legs long to run, maybe never come back.

He laughs when she is vulnerable,
and her stomach sinks.

She tries and she tries, but the words will not come,
and her head spins from the thoughts she cannot express.

It happens over and over again.
Day after day and night after night.
It affects all she thinks and does and says.

At nighttime she cries, in her dreams she fails more,
and she wakes up exhausted from rest.

And she cries out "Father! Hold me!!"

What I Wore Today....

Lynn, a coworker, is convinced that I keep "matching" outfits with people that I work with. However, as memory serves, this is not correct. So, she has asked that I keep a running list of what I wear. Today I am wearing a pink tee shirt and my brown Keystone shirt with pink lettering. I don't think I match anyone in the office today.