trust and obey

i am thankful for straightforward commands

it doesn't get much clearer than this. when things feel out of control; when I'm overwhelmed; when i feel a little lost it's time to go back to basics~trust and obey. if i listen closely i can hear Him whisper...trust me...obey me...

i can only imagine...

today i am thankful for heaven

as i get older, i think about heaven quite a bit. how wonderful and amazing that God created such a place for us to spend eternity! our limited imaginations can not possibly prepare us for what we will experience. sometimes i wish for heaven, but then i remember God's sovereign grace...he wants as many of us there as possible.

i love songs about heaven. singing about it somehow makes it more real. here are a few of my favorites:

Amazing Grace
"when we've been there 10 thousand years
bright shining as the sun
we've no less days to sing God's praise
then when we first begun"

My Jesus I Love Thee
"in mansions of glory and endless delight,
i'll ever adore thee in heaven so bright,
i'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow,
if ever i loved thee Lord Jesus 'tis now"

I Can Only Imagine
"surrounded by Your glory
what will my heart feel?
will i dance for You Jesus?
or in awe of You be still?

will i stand in Your presence?
or to my knees will i fall?
will i sing "hallelujah?"
will i be able to speak at all?

i can only imagine..."

and one of riley's favorites - thanks to auntie and the cousins

"heaven is a wonderful place
filled with glory and grace

i wanna see my savior's face
cuz heaven is a wonderful place!

i wanna go there!"

feel free to post your favorites - would love to see them!

the first one

thank you Lord for saving me...

i've got a pretty great life considering all the mistakes i've made. the good things in my life have nothing to do with me. it's taken me awhile to learn that since i have some control issues and struggle with pride. life is so much easier when you learn to give up control and give thanks.