I hate research papers

words cannot express how much :(

The Irony..

So I just went back to last two posts and realized that I used the same song on them....how strange that that song expressed my heart almost a month later!

Be still and know that I am God....

......is something that we often neglect doing. In the fast paced world in which we live, we often forget to take a few moments out of our day to savor the authentic blessings that God pours out on us daily. Whether it is quiet meditation, reflection, or prayer, we need to set aside time to be still and recognize the almighty power of our Lord. I was reminded of this as I sat in church last Sunday. As always, I felt like I was on top of a mountain as I sat in my pew and experienced worship with my church family. Last Sunday though, during the offertory, I was compelled to just close my eyes and reflect upon the message that TM had preached and to just reflect and be thankful for everything that the Lord was doing in my life to richly bless me. During those 3-4 minutes, I felt a peace that I rarely feel. Among the papers, tests, quizzes, and presentations that college often presents me with, I also usually feel stressed or uneasy almost all the time during the week. Sitting in the pew, my eyes filled up with tears as I realized the many blessings that God has bestowed on me and how seldom it is that I give Him the glory for them. The Lord revealed Himself to me in a mighty way that day....it was as if the other 350 people in the room disappeared and I was just there experiencing the presence of the Lord.

I meant to post this last week, but I just never found the time to sit down and type it. I like the way my bible puts it : Cease striving and know that I am God. That's exactly what I need to do sometimes. We need to quit fighting the urge to help ourselves and we need to fall helplessly into the arms of our Jesus who brings the only sense of ultimate peace.

In the quiet, in the stillness
I know that You are God
In the secret of Your presence
I know there I am restored

When You call I won’t refuse
Each new day again I’ll choose

There is no one else for me
None but Jesus
Crucified to set me free
Now I live to bring Him praise

In the chaos, in confusion
I know You’re Sovereign still
In the moment of my weakness
You give me grace to do Your will
When You call I won’t delay
This my song through all my days

All my delight is in You Lord
All of my hope, all of my strength
All my delight is in You Lord
Forevermore