SIMPLY RESTING

While I am going thru this tough time and doing by best to "BE STILL"  I am wondering how to have joy.....to "praise Him in this storm"

Today I came across a little devotional by Adrian Rogers:


Simply Resting 


"These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full." John 15:11


Do you depend upon Jesus Christ? I mean totally depend upon Him? Here's the way you can tell: Are you resting in Him today?


You see, when you are totally committed to Jesus Christ, you rest in Him. You realize your every need is something for Him to supply.


Have you ever looked at a branch? It has no other source of life than the vine. If you asked that branch, "What's your secret for your healthy leaves and fruit?" he would say, "My secret is that I'm resting in the vine."


"But what about your needs?" you ask.


"I know I have needs, but that's not my responsibility. My response is to rest in the vine's ability to provide. I don't produce the fruit. I just bear it."


Are you resting in the Lord today?


Take a walk outside over the next couple of days if you can and take a close look at the trees, shrubs, and vines. Meditate on what it means to abide in Christ "that your joy might be full."


Also...listen to the song posted on my blog by Sheri Easter....and PRAISE HIS NAME!

Only Grace - Matthew West

Be Still My Soul by Selah

BE STILL

Because of past events in my life and past decisions I have made I had chosen to "hide" and not let people in...Recently I have been able to let go of the shame...to let God heal my wounds.  I know that He can use me...if even only to help one...because of the things I have learned from the things I have gone through. He has made me stronger, more faithful, more trusting in Him.  You will see as I continue to use this blog I will post a lot of music...songs that have great meaning to me and that have been a tool in helping me through my rough spots.  

Once again I am going through a storm....because of choices I have made.  Because of the road I decided to take.  In the beginning when the storm clouds were just starting to form, I was ready to make some choices...some decisions.  I prayed long  and hard for guidance and what He told me was "BE STILL".  Are you kidding me...do nothing!  What a difficult thing to do when life is in such turmoil.  I can honestly say that I heard what He said and even though at times I have questioned Him I have obeyed.  I have not made any life changing decisions or taken any roads....I am waiting....watching....and BEING STILL.  He is teaching me so much....it has been exciting to see His Hand at work.  He has led me down a few short roads to get me to where I am right now....I am still waiting and know that He has a plan for my life.  I am eager for the next road...waiting to "see Him there before I even go"  But I am ready and I will run when I do!

Point of Grace - Heal the Wound

HOW WOULD I KNOW

Words and Music by Jackie Gouché-Ferris and Andrew Gouché

If it wasn't for the times that I was down
If it wasn't for the times that I was bound
For all the times that I wondered
How I would ever make it through
All the times that I couldn't see my way
And I had to turn to You

Chorus:
How would I know You could deliver
How would I know You could set free
If there had never been a battle
How would I know the victory
How would I know You could be faithful
To meet all of my needs
Lord I appreciate the hard times
Otherwise how would I know

I remember all the times I had to cry
And at the time all I could do was wonder why
Why would a God so kind and loving
Allow me to go through all this pain
If I could see into the future
Then I would know the joy I'd gain

Repeat chorus

How would I know that you could make a way out of no way
How would I know if I never had a need
Brother I know what you're goin' through
Sister I know cause I've been in your shoes
But I can truly say that I know what God can do

Repeat chorus

You're still God,Kathy Troccoli

Psalm 57

Have mercy on me, O God

Have mercy on me

For in You my soul takes refuge

I will take refuge

in the shadow of your wings

Until the disaster has passed

I cry out to God most high

To God, who fulfills His purpose for me

He sends from Heaven and saves me....

God sends His love and His faithfulness

Psalm 57:1-3

"Praise His Name" By Jeff And Sheri Easter

Press On-Selah

I FACE THE NIGHT

NOT KNOWING WHAT'S IN SIGHT

OH, PLEASE HOLD ME WHILE I SLEEP

YOU KNOW THESE FEARS RUN DEEP

AND I CAN LOSE MY WAY

I'LL CLING TO YOU

THAT'S ALL I KNOW TO DO

AND KEEP BELIEVING FOR THE BEST

MY HEART CAN FIND ITS REST

IN ALL YOU'VE TOLD ME...

I DON'T HAVE TO WISH UPON A STAR

I'LL GO ON BECAUSE OF WHO YOU ARE

I'VE GOT A HOPE AND PRAYER

OH, GOD I KNOW YOU'RE THERE

I GIVE MY EVERY WISH TO YOU

YOU'RE NEVER EVER FAR

MY BRIGHT AND MORNING STAR

THE NIGHT IS GONE

MY MIND KEEPS RACING ON

OH I CAN SEE THE MORNING SUN

THE DAY HAS JUST BEGUN

AND I'VE GOT TO LIFT MY HEAD

BUT ONE LOOK AT YOU

AND I CAN SEE THE TRUTH

THAT NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE

MY GOD OF MIRACLES

I DO BELIEVE YOU...

I DON'T HAVE TO WISH UPON A STAR

I'LL GO ON BECAUSE OF WHO YOU ARE

I'VE GOT A HOPE AND PRAYER

OH, GOD I KNOW YOU'RE THERE

I GIVE MY EVERY WISH TO YOU

YOU'RE NEVER EVER FAR

MY BRIGHT AND MORNING STAR

BY KATHY TROCCOLI

A Different Road

I've traveled long

I've traveled hard

And stumbled many times along the way

I've bruised my knees a lot

And turned my back on God

And seen His mercy

I've been quick to judge

And slow to learn

So many times I've gotten in the way

I think I know so much

I've questioned God enough

But still He loves me

So now I'll walk a different road

I want to see Him there before I even go

I've run ahead and gone too slow

I've got to be still now

Wait upon His will now

This time,

It's gonna be His time

Don't want to live without

The peace that comes to me

When I am by His side

I've known the freedom there

Can't find it anywhere

But in Christ Jesus

I believe He's got a plan

Everything in His time

I may not always understand

Everything in His time

by K. Troccoli, B. Sudano, N. DiGesare

THIS SONG HAS SO MUCH MEANING TO ME!  SO MANY TIMES I HAVE STOOD AT THE FORK IN THE ROAD AND INSTEAD ON WAITING ON THE LORD TO SHOW ME WHICH WAY TO GO I HAVE TAKEN THE WRONG ROAD.  NOW AS I AM ONCE AGAIN AT A FORK IN THE ROAD I AM GOING TO STAND STRONG AND MAKE SURE "I SEE HIM THERE BEFORE I EVEN GO"  I HAVE DECIDED TO DO THIS BLOG BECAUSE I FEEL LED TO SHARE WITH OTHERS WHAT THE LORD IS DOING IN MY LIFE.  PLEASE PRAY WITH ME AS I TAKE THIS JOURNEY AND FEEL FREE TO SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS AND COMMENTS WITH ME.

A Different Road - Kathy Troccoli