Im finding myself at a loss for words- Thats how this song starts. It seems that those are the moments I learn the most, when words dont come freely, and I am forced to just sit and listen. Christ has a funny way of bringing you to the foot of His cross, even when you forget that its the exact place you need to be the most. Every so often (okay, more often than not) I find myself caught up in life, so much so that I forget what its all really about.
This last week I have been working hard on getting caught up, in more ways then one. I found myself spiritually dry and thirsty, yet I looked at my schedule and realized that there was no way I could pencil one more thing in- thats when I realized that my priorities were majorly whacked. I looked at what was on my plate, and adjusted accordingly- and I can honestly tell you that the time I have spent with the Lord this last week has been wonderful, yet shocking. I have so many ugly parts- parts that I try hard to cover up with things that aren’t important- and I would be lying if I didnt admit to one of those ugly parts being the praise and attention this blog brings to me. Don’t get me wrong, I love sharing my heart – but somewhere along the way my priorities got seriously out of whack.
This morning, at church, as we lead worship- we sang “Jesus Lover of my Soul”. These words hit me like a ton of bricks. “I Love you, I need you- tho my world may fall Ill never let you go. My savior my closest friend. I will worship you until the very end”.
I’ve slowly drifted away from that place of complete dependence, and it has been so very awesome finding my way back. His words are falling like rain on my life and I have found myself resting in his holiness. Just being still and knowing that He is right next to me, nudging me to remember how much I need him- and that it isn’t the other way around.
Its been wonderful finding myself at a loss for words… it truly has.
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God is Awesome. He is always touching us with His loving hands. Thank you for sharing.
Hungering and thirsy. Trying to get myself realigned.
Heather,
You have such a beautiful heart, it translates through the words you type. I believe Satan uses distractions to pull us away from the love of Christ. It sounds like you are right back on track, praise God.
blessings to you~
Annie
“You are the thirst,
You are the stream
You are the hunger living deep inside of me
You are the food that satisfies
You are provision for the journey of our lives.
You. are. Everything.
You. are. Everything.
You. are. Everything.
You are.”
Hi Heather, it’s Heather
I stopped by from the blog party, trying to de-lurk. I’ve been enjoying your blog.
Thanks Heather for sharing so sincerely from your heart. I need to hear these things because I sometimes feel like I am the only one in that place. I wish I could easily share my inners. Reading your blog brings me to a more sensitive place in my heart and allows me to be able to open up. Thanks.
I love that song. I too feel the same way, way to often i admit. Life has a way of wrapping itself around you and you i feel like imdrying out inside when i don’t find the time to be in the word of God.
Great post, and I loved the music video. I haven’t seen that although I have heard the song.
cant seem to get the video to work, but it must be my computer. Oh well, i’ll try again later. good post. Take care.
Heather, you may remember who I am– a little over a year ago you were working on designing a website for me. I was involved with someone that was really an evil influence, and we ended up parting ways and not doing the website.
I want to apologize from deep in my heart for that entire situation. You were nothing but generous and helpful, and I am sorry for any additional stress I inadvertantly placed on you. I really am very sorry, and wish you the best. I stumbled across your website here through a link at another blog, and immediately admired the beautiful layout, and then recognized your photo.
Thank you for leaving me a message, I really appreciate your heart and your honesty. I am not sure who you are, but can tell that you are so genuine in your message to me here.
Still yet, reading what you wrote really touched me- for many reasons. Lately I have had numerous people from the last year contact me- with similar messages. It is always nice to see healing happen- I pray that you find comfort here, and that you will visit often- but most of all you will walk away from this message with peace.
Heather
That is one of my favorite songs. I remember the first time I heard it was at a women’s retreat in Omaha years ago and it just whammed me completely. Thank you for sharing so much from your sweet heart.
I was gone for about 8 days and playing catch-up is futile but I do want to wish you a very happy be-lated birthday.
God Bless You!