I was pondering what to title this entry and decided to go with "More", one of Matthew West's hit songs. I also went with the picture of the sun, since it is related to the beginning line of the chorus in the lyrics to that song: "I love you more than the sun"....
I heard Matthew West in concert this weekend at FishFest, along with Mercy Me, Jars of Clay, Phil Wickham, NeedtoBreathe, and Francesca Battistelli. Matthew was one of my favorites of the day. The song that really stood out for me was "The Motions". It is so true that I don't just want to go through the motions, but instead I desire to live with consuming passion for God! I also really enjoyed listening to Francesca, whom I have never heard in concert before. It's interesting how she was able to write her hit song "Free to Be Me" after the unfortunate circumstance of getting into an car accident with a lawyer. It shows how God does "cause all things to work together for good". And, of course, it is always a nice to listen to MercyMe and Jars of Clay. There was also a speaker, who works with Compassion, and he had an interesting theme, that when the world says "No Way", we can say "Yahweh". It is true that God is the God of the impossible.
Sunday, was a special day. I got to church early, since I was running the projector. I was able to help incorporate a video for the sermon; and to help with some song edits. And, I had some encouraging interactions with others. With one particular interaction, I don't think I've ever really felt this way before - to have the hope of the possibility of having that empty part of my heart filled by someone who has such amazing qualities. I am aware that there is still so much unknown; but, the hope does fill me with joy; and for now, I'm going to enjoy the effect of the "glow".
Also, we really had good discussion in class, as we studied Psalm 91 on the fear of harm. The passage shows that God is able to protect us from all manner of harm at all times; but also that He is sovereign in when to protect, according to His Will and Plan. Ultimately, for those of us who love Him and dwell in Him, our spiritual life is fully protected for eternity.
Monday, July 27, 2009
More
I was pondering what to title this entry and decided to go with "More", one of Matthew West's hit songs. I also went with the picture of the sun, since it is related to the beginning line of the chorus in the lyrics to that song: "I love you more than the sun"....
I heard Matthew West in concert this weekend at FishFest, along with Mercy Me, Jars of Clay, Phil Wickham, NeedtoBreathe, and Francesca Battistelli. Matthew was one of my favorites of the day. The song that really stood out for me was "The Motions". It is so true that I don't just want to go through the motions, but instead I desire to live with consuming passion for God! I also really enjoyed listening to Francesca, whom I have never heard in concert before. It's interesting how she was able to write her hit song "Free to Be Me" after the unfortunate circumstance of getting into an car accident with a lawyer. It shows how God does "cause all things to work together for good". And, of course, it is always a nice to listen to MercyMe and Jars of Clay. There was also a speaker, who works with Compassion, and he had an interesting theme, that when the world says "No Way", we can say "Yahweh". It is true that God is the God of the impossible.
Sunday, was a special day. I got to church early, since I was running the projector. I was able to help incorporate a video for the sermon; and to help with some song edits. And, I had some encouraging interactions with others. With one particular interaction, I don't think I've ever really felt this way before - to have the hope of the possibility of having that empty part of my heart filled by someone who has such amazing qualities. I am aware that there is still so much unknown; but, the hope does fill me with joy; and for now, I'm going to enjoy the effect of the "glow".
Also, we really had good discussion in class, as we studied Psalm 91 on the fear of harm. The passage shows that God is able to protect us from all manner of harm at all times; but also that He is sovereign in when to protect, according to His Will and Plan. Ultimately, for those of us who love Him and dwell in Him, our spiritual life is fully protected for eternity.
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