• Song: “None But Jesus” by Hillsong

    Life has a way of getting cluttered…….and many times with great activities.  How many times this week have I spent “in the quiet” and “in the stillness” with God?  He has given so much for me, how can I refuse to spend time with Him.  I never regret the times when I make the choice to spend time in His word and prayer. May He restore my heart and direct my path this week.

    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
    Forever more

  • Song: “Lead Me to the Cross” by Hillsong

    This song reminds me of the things that I treasure in life and points me back to where my focus should really be, at the cross.  I tend to hold tightly onto things in my life (my husband, children, security when money is in the bank, my time, schedule, etc….) While all those things are good things to spend my time and energy on when they become my focus I am not allowing God to work through my life.  If my heart reflects the love of God then all the other “stuff” will fall into place.  When I focus on serving Him then I am a better wife, Mom, and steward of my money and time.  Sometimes I need a gentle reminder of the top priorities in my life.  Thank you Jesus for sacrificing your life on the cross so I can live and reach out to others.

  • Song: “At the Cross” by Hillsong

    I am thankful for the cross and the sacrifice Jesus made on the it for me.  He paid the penalty for my sin and He overcame the grave.  After having children I know what it is to make sacrifices for the ones you love and yet the sacrifices I have made are so minor compared to the pain of the cross.  You know you are loved when someone willingly gives His life to save you.

  • Song: “Through It All” by Hillsong

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33aGaYAZvL4&feature=related

    I am thankful that He never lets me go “through it all”.    We all have seasons of happiness and challenges throughout our lives.  Isn’t it wonderful knowing we don’t have to go through them alone.

    You are forever in my life
    You see me through the seasons
    Cover me with Your hand
    And lead me in Your righteousness

    And I look to You
    And I wait on You

  • Song: “From The Inside Out” by Hillsong

    Even though I fail many times every day He is always faithful.   The first verse of this song hits home for me every time I hear it:

    “A thousand times I’ve failed

    Still Your mercy remains

    And should I stumble again

    I’m caught in Your grace.”

    I am thankful to have a Savior who chooses to extend grace, mercy, and love to me even though I don’t deserve it.