Music Mix-up Post 10

 If you've been following my blog, you know that I am a huge fan of Mandy Moore.  So, it shouldn't really have surprised me when I fell in love with the movie, "Tangled."  "Tangled" is my new absolutely favorite movie.  So I thought I'd share my favorite song from my favorite movie.  This week, may I present to you, "I See the Light," sung by Mandy Moore and Zachery Levi, from the movie "Tangled."  (And just so you know, I totally had this blog post put together on Saturday, but due to spotty internet, I couldn't publish it :(  Sorry about that!)



I LOVE this song... I know, I know... it's super cheesy. :)  But I just can't help myself.  And I don't even think that it necessarily has to refer to the love between a man and a woman.  Sometimes it is amazing how much a difference in your life one friend can make.  Someone who holds a mirror up to you and says, "You are wrong.  This is who you really are.  Whether what they are telling you is something you want to hear or not. They shine the light of God's truth into your life, and if you are humble and wiling to listen and change, you are the better for it.
  Or when you meet the one that God has sent into your life.... Sometimes all it takes is one moment for your entire life to change.
   Or maybe I'm philosophizing way too much about a simple song. :)  But regardless, if you haven't seen the movie, you totally should!  The horse is a riot, the chameleon is amazing, and you'd better watch out for the frying pans!! I have totally got to get me one of those! :)
   In His Love,
      Christy

Music Mix-up Post 9

   Lately, a recurring theme that seems to be present has been a bit of a challenge for me to deal with... What if the blessing isn't what you thought?  What if what you thought isn't the way it is supposed to be?  What if God has a bigger plan and the only way is through what looks like a valley?  What if we prayed for God's will instead of for safety?  What would happen then?  It is such a different way of looking at life that I've had a hard time to wrap my mind around it.  Then, the other day I got in the car and this song was playing.  It was like God spoke to me.  So, may I present "Blessings," by Laura Story



I don't know about the rest of you, but for me, this song spoke right to my heart.  What if?  How would it change the way I looked at life?  Would I run from things that make me uncomfortable, or would I embrace them as something as a gift from God?  What if I remembered constantly that this isn't my home, and I'm simply passing through on my way to Heaven?  How would I change the way I lived if I knew that I was going to die tomorrow?  I'm not exactly sure that I like that picture, especially since I haven't been living as dedicated to God as I could be.  So often I get sidetracked by what I want, I feel, what have you....  So often I lose sight of what really truly matters - living my life in such a way as to bring God glory is my main purpose of life.  I fail more often than I would like to admit, but I do know and believe that God loves me anyway and forgives me.  And every moment, I get to choose how I'm going to live.  Anne once said, "Every day is fresh, with no mistakes in it yet."  What if.... I chose to give instead of take?  What if.... I chose to yield instead of stand on my rights?  What if... I became a vessel that poured out Christ's love to those around me continually, instead of looking out for myself?  What then?  I don't know..... but I want to know.  Pray for me as I find out.
   In His Love,
        Christy

Music Mix-up Post 8

This week has been absolutely crazy!  People have been sick and I feel like I haven't hardly been home at all - if it isn't one thing, then it's another.... Anyone else have a week like this?  I've been dealing with a lot of inner contemplations and what not.  God has really been digging into my heart and bringing stuff up that I need to deal with.  Ever had the feeling that maybe you aren't as close to God as you used to be and you aren't quite sure how in the world you ended up so far away?  I've been so tired and worn down.... There have been a couple of songs that have just really ministered to me,  I tried to decide between them, but I'm just too tired to pick one, so I'm going to do them both.  The first one is "First Love," by Avalon.



Returning to how I loved God at first is something that He has really been impressing on my heart these past couple of weeks.  How does one go about doing that?  I've been praying and just asking God to relight the fire.  I remember when I first heard how Jesus came to earth to save us, and how God sent His only Son to save us.  I was four, and I just sat, amazed that Someone loved me enough to die for me.  I was overwhelmed and wanted to spend the rest of my life loving Him back.  And yet, here I am, struggling with trusting God and loving Him.  I know what started it, but I can't blame circumstances for my own choices...   The second song is "Something to Say," by Starfield.





There have been times that I honestly don't know what to pray, or what to say, or what to do...  When it's all I can do is just hold on... And I know that God will not let me go.  I just can't let go of Him, which is something that I can be tempted to do.  Holding on to past behaviors is "easier" than facing them and learning new patterns and beliefs.  The unknown can be so scary and intimidating.
   Reading this post makes it sound like my life is horrible, which isn't the truth at all.  But sometimes it's in the lull that God starts digging up, and right now that's just what is going on.  I hope you all have a lovely weekend!
    In His Love,
        Christy

Music Mix-up Post 7

Well, this week seems to have flown by, and it seems to have crawled by at the same time.... Ever had one of those?  You get to the end and say, where did the week go, but during the week, it felt like it would never end?
  Anyway, for whatever reason, I was really missing my brother this week - maybe because some of the dads were harassing me earlier this week, just like my brother... But I turned on the radio, and I thought, maybe they were playing a patriotic song over on the country station, so I switched over there, and this song was playing, and I thought I would share it with all of you this week.  May I present, "An American Soldier," by Toby Keith.




    I know I say this a lot, but this song always makes me want to cry.  I just want to dedicate this blog post to all of you who either are service men or women, or those who are related to them.  Without you, life would not be the same.  Thank you for your sacrifice. 
   I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
      In His Love,
        Christy

Music Mix-up Post 6

I was originally going to do a different song this week - I even had one picked out.  But after last night, I changed my mind. :)  I've been known to do that every now and then.  Last night I was at our church for a children's leaders meeting.  Afterwards, there was an hour of worship.  And it was so cleansing for me, and one of the songs just really spoke to my heart, and I thought I would share it with you today.  So, may I present "You Are For Me," by Kari Jobe.



I have heard this song before, but I'd never really paid attention to the words. But last night, it was like God was speaking to my heart, saying, "I want to write on your heart.  I am your Father, and I love you.  I am faithful. I am trustworthy.  Open your heart once again to me."  And I was so overwhelmed... all I could say was, "I love You, Father," as I wept openly; broken and humbled before my God and Father.  My prayer for you is that, as you listen to this song, you would be open and let Him write on your heart. 
    In HIS Love,
         Christy

Music Mix-up Post 5

Alright, so today is Friday.  I know, I know - this is supposed to go up on Thursday, but life seems to keep getting in between me and my computer. :)  I was listening to the radio the other day, and this song just really spoke to my heart.  It has long been a favorite song of mine.  This week's song is "If You Want Me To," by Ginnie Owens.



I have often thought that this song pairs nicely with Psalm 23, which I have been meditating on lately.  It reminds me that even though I don't see it right now, there is hope for tomorrow.  I'm not who I was, and I'm not who I'm going to be.  But as long as I keep looking to God and trusting Him, and keep walking forward, even when I don't feel like I can, I will grow in His strength.  He is never going to leave me alone.  I don't have to face the uncertainty alone, because my King is by my side.  May this song encourage your heart and turn your focus back to Him when you feel alone.

  In His Love,
      Christy

Winter in my Soul

This past week I had some news that reminded of a previous experience that was painful and hard.  However, I know and believe that God has a plan, and I'm walking forward in His love and grace.  But, with it snowing today and everything being gray again, I remembered a poem that I had written a while ago and I thought I would share it with y'all.

 

Winter In My Soul

 

My dreams lie shattered at my feet,

Mingled with shards of my heart.

I cry till my tears run dry

yet long for more.

It's summer outside,

yet winter in my soul.

 

Heaven is silent for me

I yearn to be free.

I long for spring

but find winter in my soul

 

the ground is frozen beneath my feet,

the sky is hard above my head.

I call your name,

yet my voice echoes back to me.

 

Heaven is silent for me

I yearn to be free.

I long for spring,

but find winter in my soul.

 

How could You let this happen?

Why did you let me go?

Why can't I find you?

Why must Heaven be silent for me?

I long for spring

but find winter in my soul.

 

My heart cries for You, O Lord

I cannot let you go.

I will pound on heaven's door

until winter is gone from my soul.

 

I love You Abba Father

You are never silent to me

I trust You for the spring

while the winter is in my soul.

 

 

    In His Love,

       Christy