Soar High

I’ve been reading through Isaiah lately, and this morning I read this verse and I absolutely loved it so I thought I’d share it :)

“Do not fear anything except the Lord Almighty. He alone is the Holy One. If you fear Him, you need fear nothing else. He will keep you safe.” -Isaiah 8:13&14

I think a lot of times we as Christians forget the ‘fear’ of the Lord (which in my opinion means ‘to have reverential awe of’ [as taken from dictionary.com]). When we do that we cheapen grace. I know I’m definitely guilty of that in my own life, and I see it in so many people around me. Later on in chapter 9 it talks about God’s passionate commitment to His people… what would I look like if I was constantly passionately committed?!? And then take that a step further… what would the church look like? But we are the church, so the change starts with us!

So yeah, that’s become my newest project… that and learning how these stupid conversions work in Chemistry…

So… I went to a Bible study this morning and it was on seasons.

Last night I was talking with my best friend and we talked about seasons.

The chapter of the book I’m in is on seasons.

I’m starting to see a trend.  : )

I always know when there is a specific wisdom God is trying to make a part of my life by how much it suddenly surrounds me.  I love how He makes everything so obvious, if only we would have our eyes and ears open to receive it. 

And on the topic of seasons: simply remember that the hard times don’t last forever. Dawn really does come.  I love ‘Rescue is Coming’ by David Crowder and ‘Desert Song’ by Hillsong United for the times when I need that reminder.  Because, while we sometimes can’t change our circumstances, we always have control over our attitudes when we’re in them.  It’s in choosing joy that we are set free from the internal bondage, and will be able to speak as Paul did: “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation.” ~Philippians 4:12

It’s way better and much more fun than pouting anyway!

Can I be honest?

I feel like a failure.

The music I’m listening to probably isn’t helping the situation, and I’m choosing to not change the playlist.  It makes me feel better.  Like I’m not alone in this suck-y state. 

Someone else was an idiot.  Someone else gave pieces of her heart away.  Someone else thought it would be impossible to be hurt again.  Now they have a hit song, cause their internal turmoil connects with all who feel the same.  Guess I’m not too alone, seeing that the song is a hit single.

I was happy.  And I know how to be again.  It’s really not a hard concept, but it’s crushing to try and walk out.  Everything fights against it: my flesh, my emotions, even my heart.  My deceitful heart. 

But it’s a choice.  And I’m choosing to die daily to my flesh.  I’m sick of living under its rule.  I’m tired of letting it decide what I will and will not allow.  I’m not a victim.  I’m not without a voice.  I have a choice.

“My [daughter], pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words.  Do not let them out of your sight.  Keep them within your heart, for they are life to those who find them and health to the whole body.” ~Proverbs 4:20-22

My heart is sick.  I need help.  I need healing.  Praise God I know how to get it.

Use the voice: pray.  Make the choice: keep His words within sight.  Be ready to fight for health.  No more open scars, no more gaping wounds.  No more believing it’s impossible.  All things are possible with Christ who gives us strength.

It’s worth it.

Victory is on its way.