"All of You is more than enough for all of me
For every thirst and every need
You satisfy me with Your love
And all I have in You is more than enough
You are my supply
My breath of life
And still more awesome than I know
You're the coming King
You are everything
And still more awesome than I know
All of You is more than enough for all of me
For every thirst and every need
You satisfy me with Your love
And all I have in You is more than enough
You’re my sacrifice
Of greatest price
And still more awesome than I know
You’re the coming King
You are everything
And still more awesome than I know
More than all I want
More than all I need
You are more than enough for me
More than all I know
More than all I can say
You are more than enough for me" -Chris Tomlin "Enough"
We sang this song tonight at church, and I just thought about the words as I was singing...Yes, He is more than enough for me... but do I live like it? When we run around trying to make life work our way, implement our plan... are we really living like He's enough? When we worry and stress (yes, I'm guilty) we are not trusting and we are saying that he's not enough, as if by worrying we can change or fix anything. When you're out of your comfort zone (freshman in college..hello?), when your friends are far away, and when you can't seem to hear God... will you still trust that He is enough?
Then Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty." John 6:35
He knows my every moment. So often, He just wants me to slow down, sit at his feet, and be still before Him. To listen. To worship. Or simply to rest. On days (like yesterday) when I'm confused about life and subconsciously stressing about everything... He wants me to come spill my heart to him in prayer... and then trust that He's got it under control. So, now I'm waiting for God to show me the next step. But you know what? It's okay, because He is more than enough for me.
One more song reference...the cry of my heart (especially in the middle of this confusion):
"Lord here am I won't You send me to
The broken and the weak
To the desperate and forgotten Lord
I'm giving You everything
All my selfish plans, my greedy hands
My hope in the American dream
Lord I give my life, lay down my pride
I'm giving You everything, God,
Here am I send me
I’ll follow wherever You lead
I will tell the world that Jesus is the way
Send me Lord here I am
I offer my dreams my plans
I will give my life a living sacrifice
Lord here I am"
-Matt Papa "Here I Am, Send Me"
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do and He will direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Light of the Village
It would probably make the most sense if I started with the story of what God has done in my life up to this point, but since that is a rather long story I will just type what is on my heart today...
Yesterday I went to the Light of the Village block party. Light of the Village is an inner-city ministry that provides classes, tutoring, activities, camps, and a safe place for kids to spend time and learn about Jesus. It was in the ghetto, the families were broken, and the children were barefoot with dirty clothes... my thoughts? This is home. This is where I am called to serve. Among the broken and dirty and unloved. So I jumped right in and loved those children. We played and ran and jumped and laughed until I was exhausted. The exhaustion was so sweet though... because it was colored with joy. Pure joy and happiness at being able to live my passion by serving and loving on kids. For just a few hours they were able to be carefree and know that someone cared... and that someone was waiting at the end of the slide to catch them whaen they came down.
Life lesson learned? It's the little moments that make the difference.
When I come hurtling down the slide- out of control and dizzy from the ride- He is there to catch me, brush me off, set me back on my feet, and lead me in the right direction.
"Show me the path where I should walk, O Lord point out the right road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you." Psalms 25:4-5
Yesterday I went to the Light of the Village block party. Light of the Village is an inner-city ministry that provides classes, tutoring, activities, camps, and a safe place for kids to spend time and learn about Jesus. It was in the ghetto, the families were broken, and the children were barefoot with dirty clothes... my thoughts? This is home. This is where I am called to serve. Among the broken and dirty and unloved. So I jumped right in and loved those children. We played and ran and jumped and laughed until I was exhausted. The exhaustion was so sweet though... because it was colored with joy. Pure joy and happiness at being able to live my passion by serving and loving on kids. For just a few hours they were able to be carefree and know that someone cared... and that someone was waiting at the end of the slide to catch them whaen they came down.
Life lesson learned? It's the little moments that make the difference.
When I come hurtling down the slide- out of control and dizzy from the ride- He is there to catch me, brush me off, set me back on my feet, and lead me in the right direction.
"Show me the path where I should walk, O Lord point out the right road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you." Psalms 25:4-5
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