Sunday, January 17, 2010

Silence and Rhythm



"The Lord is good to all; He has compassion on all He has made." Psalm 145:9

...They say actions speak louder than words
You say so much and say nothing at all
In stillness you teach me to know that you are God
Sometimes I learn the most when no words are spoken
In silence you speak beautiful words of truth
Your leaves applaud you and fall to the ground in surrender to your wind
Creation sways to the rhythm your Spirit leads
The waters shift and grass trembles at the rush of your breath
Birds glide on the path your wind creates
Flowers dance for you
They proclaim Your Name
They're crying out to you
They declare their Makers rule over the Earth

Teach my spirit to sway, stay, still and move to Your rhythm.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

I'm learning...

So last night I was reading an old journal of mine from last year. I'm so glad that I write as often as I do, because without even knowing it I can so easily forget about the things God has done. I became overwhelmed and began to meditate on how He flawlessly orchestrates everything in my life. I began to realize that He has never stopped working, even when I thought he had. I see various seasons that i've been in and I know Jesus has never failed me.
But it's been a long time since i've written anything. I've been in a season where i'm doing so much learning and doing...not alot of asking or saying.
I often find myself just wanting to sit at the feet of Jesus and listen to His words like Mary.

I'm learning...


I'm learning to be quicker to listen than I am to speak.
I'm learning to do what Colossians 3:17 says and do whatever I do in the name of the Lord Jesus.
I'm learning how to worship Him with anything and everything.
I'm learning to take limits off of Him, and to dream big things.
I'm learning that He's big enough and that He's way more than able.
I'm learning to rely on the Spirit of God in everything.
I'm learning that the same power that conquered the grave lives in me.
I'm learning to cleanse my hands to come into His presence blameless and pure, which is pleasing to Him.
I'm learning to wait.
I'm learning to trust.
I'm learning to take every thought captive to make it obedient to Christ.
I'm learning to do whatever He tells me to do.
I'm learning to stop hesitating because it gives doubt room.
I'm learning that the doorway to discovering my destiny is through obedience.
I'm learning to love with Christ's love, and like it.
I'm learning that His love is patient and kind, keeps no record of wrongs and is unconditional.
I'm learning what to do when the music fades.
I'm learning how to guard my heart and be wise.
I'm learning to be alert, because my enemy prowls around like a roaring lion looking to devour me.
I'm learning to humble myself like Christ, because I want His attitude.
I'm learning to find beauty in the darkest of people.
I'm learning to see everyone as equal.
I'm learning to put myself very last.
I'm learning to honor my parents with a pure heart.
I'm learning faithfulness and consistency.
I'm learning how to love the unlovable.
I'm learning that His presence is everything, and without it the music I make is merely noise.
I'm learning how big my God is.
I'm learning how far his love reaches.
I'm learning to appreciate his beautiful creation, because he did such a marvelous job.
I'm learning to thank him for painting me pictures each and every night.
I'm learning that bitterness must go because God is love.
I'm learning that he loves me always.
I'm learning to see eternal, not temporary.
I'm learning to be an overcomer in Him,
I'm learning it's not easy.
I'm learning that being comfortable isn't a good thing.
I'm learning to think on whatever is pure, true, noble, right, lovely and praiseworthy.
I'm learning that His joy really is my strength.
I'm learning that He is for me, so who could be against me?
I'm learning to have the faith of a child.
I'm learning to draw near.
I'm learning what hurts the heart of God.
I'm learning to kill my flesh.
I'm learning to break my independence and become dependent on Him, because I can do nothing.
I'm learning to have a raging appetite for God.
I'm learning that things I thought were important really aren't.
I'm learning that what i've been through was for a reason.
I'm learning that my testimony is my most powerful ministry.
I'm learning that God will do it.
I'm learning that He knows the desires of my heart.
I'm learning that He's made me who I am for a purpose.
I'm learning to love God with all my heart, mind, soul and strength.
I'm learning that people need the Lord.
I'm learning that my days are but a breath.
I'm learning that God's time is on time.
I'm learning to be content in every situation.
I'm learning that He holds all authority and power, and that there's none left.
I'm learning discernment.
I'm learning not to compare.
I'm learning not to hold back.
I'm learning to enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise.
I'm learning that He's Jehovah Shammah.
I'm learning to be still and know He is God.
I'm learning not to worry about tomorrow.
I'm learning that the word is precious...that it is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
I'm learning to come to the waters.
I'm learning that the peace of God passes my understanding.
I'm learning that He knows my name, and my everything thought.

I'm learning...

I'm learning that He's always been teaching...
i'm still just learning to learn.


I'm learning...