on my playlist.

bethel music on repeat. lyrics from it is well. 

grander earth has quaked before
moved by the sound of His voice
seas that are shaken and stirred
can be calmed and broken for my regard

and through it all, through it all
my eyes are on you
and through it all, through it all
it is well
and through it all, through it all
my eyes are on you
and it is well
with me

far be it from me to not believe
even when my eyes can't see
and this mountain that's in front of me
will be thrown into the midst of the sea

and through it all, through it all
my eyes are on you
and through it all, through it all
it is well
and through it all, through it all
my eyes are on you
and it is well
with me

so let go my soul and trust in Him
the waves and wind still know His name
so let go my soul and trust in Him
the waves and wind still know His name.

and it is well with my soul
and it is well with my soul
and it is well with my soul
it is well with my soul!

 

 

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i really love some good worship music and this album is blessing me so much. it is the you make me brave album, and whoa, it is speaking to me loudly and clearly.

 

trust me on this one. it is good!

 

what album are you loving right now?

 

 



even in the no's.

you know there are some things that are hard to understand.

especially when things don't go as planned or as you hope for.
the Hope Spoke conference is one of the things i had planned for this past weekend. everything had lined up for it, but sadly i wasn't able to attend.
i was pretty open to share that one of the reasons were limited funds, but there were other things happening that were placed as obstacles that i'd rather keep more quiet on.
either way, at first i found myself pretty confused at what or why it was happening. why things were not lining up , why the opportunity had even been given, and honestly it hurt a little.
but, even in the no, He is so gracious to teach us something.

and through this experience, He showed me what it means to serve.
my word for this year is selfless and it was such a reminder of what selfless looks like.

i can't even begin to tell you how extremely blessed my heart was with the selflessness of the beautiful sisters that encouraged me, supported me with prayer and/or financially, and were there rooting that things would work out.

it was a true meaning of reaching out towards someone's situation that really doesn't affect you, but you act like it does.
now i know my situation was not one of devastation or extreme need, i realize that. but even then, it was used to show me Jesus through the concern, thoughts, prayers of you all.

it showed me genuine servitude towards another. one that speaks volumes of selflessness.

on thursday God put in front of me two different families that needed to be served financially and spiritually. i may not have attended Hope Spoken and received ministry as an attendee, but i received it through this whole experience and am able to extend hope and support to others. passing on what i learned and putting it into motion.

even in the no's, He's up to something.

perfection.

the other night as my family was winding down after a pretty overwhelming day, on impulse from the kitchen i told my husband:

'you know, we have a perfect life. don't you think?'

cautiously he replied, 'um, it's pretty good but i don't think it's perfect.'

to which i said, 'yes it is. think about it. we are alive, our kids are safe. sure we drive each other crazy and disagree a lot sometimes, but which marriage doesn't. so i'm claiming it, this is perfect.'

so before you roll your eyes and think that i'm delusional and need to face reality, hear me out.

life with all its imperfections, with all its curve balls and roller coasters is perfect because Jesus is carrying the load. yes this is a Jesus talk friends.

'take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for i am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. for my yoke is easy and my burden is light.' matthew 11:29-30

throughout all the difficulties i've had to face, and believe me when i say i've cried more than that river JT sings about, i've seen God's hand present and constant. That's what makes this life perfect for me. Knowing that it can get crazy, that things don't work out as i would want them to, that people will disappoint you...hard, but that through it all my Jesus walks beside me taking most of the load when I let him.

and we all know i can get lazy sometimes so yes, i will willingly and happily hand Him my load. and faithfully He is always so loving to take it on without question, as it is His pleasure.

So when we look at life, in all its mess and glory, refuse to dwell in the bad things. Instead look to your side and you will find perfection walking beside you, making this life perfect. He takes the messy and transforms it into something new, something beautiful. that is pure perfection right there.

wishing you all a beautiful friday!!