Falling Back In Love With Him...

I'm falling back in love with God again... a personal little revival.

It's not that things are suddenly going great, and therefore I feel like praising God. In fact, the song "Praise You In This Storm" by Casting Crowns would more accurately depict how life is at the moment. (Even more so for a good friend of mine than for myself.)

The difference in me is that I have returned to my first love... God... and am re-learning to put things in His hands. To stop stressing and worrying, because while I do need to work hard, there are things I cannot change. Those I leave up to Him.

I also think God is teaching me a lesson about humility. It's too easy to let things go to our heads. I'm not saying I have, but... no, I probably have. I know that at times I have. No more. And it's not something I can think about and then forget... you've got to work at it.

Humility isn't slavery or self-degradation, and it's not at all marked by a lack of self-confidence. The disciples were as humble as was possible, yet Jesus told them people would know them by their boldness and their courage. Oxymoronic? No.

When I remember that God is in control of all things - whether or not it's His will that they happen, he is still in charge - I am happier. It's letting go of being the boss of my own life. Taking charge where I need to, but ultimately leaving it to Him. Praise God.


Who are we
That You would be mindful of us
What do You see
That’s worth looking our way

We are free
In ways that we never should be
Sweet release
From the grip of these chains

Like hinges straining from the weight
My heart no longer can keep from singing

All that is within me cries
For You alone be glorified
Emmanuel
God with us

My heart sings a brand new song
The debt is paid, these chains are gone
Emmanuel
God with us

Lord You know
Our hearts don’t deserve
Your glory
Still You show
A love we cannot afford

Like hinges straining from the weight
My heart no longer can keep from singing...

Such a tiny offering compared to Calvary
Nevertheless we lay it at Your feet