I Want To Be Close...

A good reminder

In Exile - Thrice

I am in exile, a sojourner

A citizen of some other place

All I've seen is just a glimmer in a shadowy mirror

But I know, one day well see face to face

I am a nomad, a wanderer

I have nowhere to lay my head down

There's no point in putting roots too deep when I'm moving on

Not settling for this unsettling town

[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/t/thrice/in_exile.html ]

My heart is filled with songs of forever

The city that endures when all is made new

I know I don't belong here, I'll never

Call this place my home, I'm just passing through

I am a pilgrim, a voyager

I wont rest until my lips touch the shore

Of the land that I've been longing for as long as I've lived

Where they'll be no pain or tears anymore

My heart is filled with songs of forever

The city that endures when all is made new

I know I don't belong here, I'll never

Call this place my home, I'm just passing through

Just for Fun

This post is just for fun: because Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers are so lovely to watch.

The middle one is definitely my favorite. Enjoy!
Helen

Obsessions.

My two latest obsessions : 

 La Croix sparkling water and...
                                       .
 ... Matthew Mayfield's newest album "A Banquet for Ghosts."

You guys should check it out. My favorites are "Heart in Wire","Beautiful" and "Always be You" but honestly, I love every song on this album.

*sigh* =)
Sooo I have this amazing guy...he is so very talented. He kept ahold of these lyrics I sent him probably a few years ago and he made them into a song. It's just so amazing when these things come together for God's glory. Listen to it here!

O Death, Where is Your Sting?

Oh, Senior Year...

I've been so so stressed out about my thesis lately and I've been feeling pretty sick,too. I tried to work on my thesis last night but got so frustrated and ended up crying - FAIL. So, I stayed home from school today and after a day of green tea, Matthew Mayfield, fruit salad and working on my thesis, I think it's gonna be okay :) My Jesus, thank You for helping me through anything, no matter how trivial. i love You.

Here are some songs:

               Fall Behind - Moses Mayfield 

Grow Old with You - Matthew Mayfield

         Safe & Sound - Matthew Mayfield 

Your Love is a Song

"Ooh, Your love is a symphony

All around me, running through me.

Ooh, Your love is a melody

Underneath me, running to me."

Dustin Kensrue - Of Crows and Crowns

My best friend showed me this song and I just had to share it. This guy has talent :]

Beloved

"Love of My life
Look deep in My eyes
There you will find what you need
Give Me your life
The lust and the lies
The past you're afraid I might see
You've been running away from Me (yeah now)

You're My beloved
Lover I'm yours
Death shall not part us
It's you I died for
For better or worse
Forever we'll be
My Love it unites us
And it binds you to Me
It's a mystery."

Now You're Free...and it Sets You Apart

 "Now you're free and it sets you apart" This song got across a very important point to me right when I needed it. For years I had been struggling with certain sins that had really (it's sad to say) consumed my life. Last year, God changed alot of things in my life and helped me conquer those sins. But one thing kept nagging at me, luring me back. "Now that I don't have those problems," I thought " There's nothing special about me any more." It felt as if I had lost the only things that defined me or set me apart. 

*sigh* That's the devil for ya.

Once he loses the grip he had on you, he tries to make you think "you are nothing without this. you aren't special. you are nothing." He sees you growing stronger and breaking free but he won't give you up easily. He wants to keep you in his power. He knows how dear you are to God who is his enemy. God will give you all the strength to fight but you must choose to fight this battle and not bow down to the enemy.  

"Now you're free and it sets you apart." Freedom is what sets you apart. Being yet another soul trapped in sin, believing lies, is no freedom. Never go back to those sins that held you captive. You are free! You are one step closer to our glorious Lord... and it sets you apart. :)

You are Hope of all the earth...

"You're the Hope of all the earth. You are my Hope. You are my strength. You are everything, everything I need. You are my Hope! You are my Life!"

Lead Me to the Cross

Disciple - After The World

:)

I don't think I'll ever get tired of this song :