2013

and this i know, with my hand in Yours, You will lead me over the mountain, through the valley, to Your fountains, that never run dry.



Jesus, You have won my heart.

eyes of mercy

an image that keeps coming back to me is one of God dealing cards to me...like poker, except the cards dictate His verdict on my life. He deals me my first card, and it says "mercy". i take it and go through the motions of life. somewhere along the line, i sin, and he deals me a card, and it says "mercy". i enter a season where i feel like He's nowhere to be found, and He deals me a card, and it says "mercy". a day comes where i feel like i just don't have it in me to keep loving Him, and He deals me a card, and it says "mercy". then come days where i feel like complete failure, and i can see is my sin and lack of faithfulness. He deals me a card and its says "mercy".
then it finally hits me. His card is always mercy. was i expecting Him to deal me anything other than mercy? His eyes of mercy are irresistible. the best part is, He delights in showing me mercy (micah 7:18). i can't help but keep coming back.
in my weakness, I realize His love is so strong. He's so faithful. He's so safe. He's on my side. He doesn't care about how many times i'm going to fail. He doesn't care about how many times i fall short. all He cares about is that i came back to Him, and He's ready to show me mercy.


His yoke is so easy. His burden is so light. i'm holding on, God.

Jesus, let me see Your beauty

what do the creatures and elders see that moves them to give unceasing worship, from eternity past and eternity to come? oh that i would see what they see.
let incense arise


beauty beauty beautiful
glory glory glorious
You are
You are

take me into your throne room
let me see your beauty
let me see your face

i will write a wedding song
it's a noble thing i sing
and my heart it overflows with a love song to the king
and you're the most excellent of men
and your words are filled with grace
God's favor rests upon you
joy is shining in your face

Jesus, You're the most excellent
You are so beautiful
there is no one like You

from the start you had a plan
a companion by your side
perfected in your love
a pure and spotless bride
and then i knew you'd call my name
it's the sweetest voice i know
i will leave it all behind, Lord
where you go i will go

and the music of the streams make you glad
and the fragrance of my praise is all over you, all over you