Give Me a Sight, O Savior

Oh me, oh my. Two posts in one day! Again! It can't be...
But, really. This hymn has pierced my heart tonight. I must share it.

Give me a sight, O Savior,
Of Thy wondrous love to me,
Of the love that brought Thee down to earth,
To die on Calvary.

Oh, make me understand it,
Help me to take it in,
What it meant to Thee, the Holy One,
To bear away my sin.

Was it the nails, O Savior,
That bound Thee to the tree?
Nay, 'twas Thine everlasting love,
Thy love for me, for me.

Oh, wonder of all wonders,
That through Thy death for me,
My open sins, my secret sins,
Can all forgiven be.

Then melt my heart, O Savior,
Bend me, yea, break me down,
Until I own Thee Conqueror,
And Lord and Sov'reign crown.

Have a happy Monday, please!

Happy List #2

These things make me happy. Elated, really.

1. Sufjan Stevens' Song for Christmas. (+hisholidayPandorastation!)
2. Quiet.
3. Cranberry Oatmeal White Choc. Chip Cheesecake Bars.
4. A vacuumed floor.
5. Reunions.
6. Coffee. In any shape or form.
7. Paper products. Journals, stationary, cards, you name it.
8. My noise machine.
9. Two blankets while sleeping.
10. Being known by God.

(P.C.: ohmydeer!)

Never Alone

I know I promised a post regarding convictions, confidence, & creativity, but I'm just going to have to deviate from that plan & instead brag about God's promises. As if He needs me to brag at all.

The turkey is gone, family has left, & fall decorations are boxed up (almost). I am no longer surrounded by laughter, conversation, and the presence of people who love me, but by various handouts regarding disabilities, a half-finished cup of coffee, & laundry that needs to be put away. And with the house empty & excitement withdrawn, it's really easy for me to feel completely alone. Alone when I don't want to be. And sad. I want my brother to come back home and beat me in Scattergories. I want my aunt & uncle to drive up again & bring their rambunctious pups in to play. I want my man to be home for Thanksgiving. I want people surrounding me. But amidst all of my sadness & loneliness, God is faithful, & He is surrounding me. In reality, I'm not alone. He has promised to always be with me.

I was reminded of the thing I'm most thankful for tonight, & I couldn't help but cry. The chasm that would exist between me & God has been connected by the crucifixion of Jesus so that God might walk with me every second of every day. He has promised to always be with me.

And so I sang this song over & over & over in praise to Him...

So faithful, so constant.
So loving and so true.
So powerful in all You do.

You fill me. You see me.
You know my every move
and You love for me to sing to You.

I know that You are for me.
I know that You are for me.
I know that You will never,
forsake me in my weaknesses

I know that You have come now,
even if to write upon my heart.
To remind me who You are.

So patient, so gracious.
So merciful and true.
So wonderful in all You do.
You know me. You see me.
You know my every move.
You love for me to sing to You

Lord, I know that You are for me.
I know that You are for me.
I know that You will never,
forsake me in my weaknesses.
I know that You have come now,
even if to write upon my heart.

I was reminded of the Father's presence & His sufficiency tonight. I don't need the anticipation of the holidays; I don't need my family; I don't need anything besides Him. And I'm learning this. He is with me. He is always with me. And He loves me- boy, does He love me. His love is permanent, everlasting, & never failing. His love is lavished upon me with every tear, every laugh, & every ache. His love is so big that I can't wrap my arms around it.

He has my heart. 
My heart is content.  
My heart is thankful.

A Second Post

Convictions. Confidence. Creativity.

What you should glean from these three words is a possible blog post that spans ten things that make me happy. I'm celebrating, because my mind has been like a blank slate for the past while. Perhaps Thanksgiving break will afford me some blogging time...

Thanksgiving. Thank the Giver.
I'll be back soon, my fabulous eight followers!

Happy List #1

(P.C.: Weheartit)
1. Black Cherry Chutney nail polish. Thank you, OPI.
2. Letters, sent & received.
3. Kisses at red lights.
4. Organizing, organizing, organizing.
5. Bon Iver's For Emma, Forever Ago.
6. Tissue boxes.
7. Tomato basil soup. Hello, La Madeleine's.
8. Dogs. Period.
9. Anticipating big events.
10. Making lists multiple times a day.

Have a happy Tuesday!

Coachella

Brooke Fraser's new album is incredible! Must. Buy.

Coachella is the new favorite.

Before a neon night's lighting I'm right beside you
The fire in motion
The fire in motion

The desert sun sinking
Sleepy and low
But we're just waking
We are waking

River time is a mountain tonight
Before tomorrow she flows on
Carving valleys in the skin on our faces

I am bright as the sun
You are high as a kite
We are daughters, sons, brothers and sisters tonight
At Coachella
Coachella

Come on now darling, let's shake off these blues
I'll let my hair out, you'll slip off your shoes
I feel like a baby, newborn in the spring
I'm setting down the sadness and I won't remember it

When I'm bright as the sun
And you are high as a kite
And we are daughters, sons, brothers and sisters tonight
At Coachella
Coachella

I'm a warm bleeding heart
You're a generous soul
And I love you though I'd never met you before
To Coachella
Coachella

We are standing on the shore
In the smoke, in the starlight
On the edge of a human sea
And the tide is in

I am bright as the sun
You are high as a kite
We are daughters, sons, brothers and sisters tonight
At Coachella
Coachella

I'm a warm bleeding heart
You're a generous soul
and I love you though I'd never met you before
To Coachella
Coachella

Dreaming...

(P.C.:Everyday Musings)
of Christmas!

I can't wait for the endless baking, coffee drinking, snuggling by the fire, movie watching, holiday happiness! My heart is just going to burst with joy.

On this very Christmas night...
- Christmas Canon Rock; Trans Siberian Orchestra

It's only my new favorite because I adore Pachelbel's Canon in D.

Happy Birthday!

Happy birthday little ol' bloggie!
Here's a cupcake for ya. Or two. : )












(P.C.: Everyday Musings)

Unrelated Thoughts

I'm a seasonal fanatic, a holiday fanatic, & my heart is racing just thinking about the sweet times that are coming with Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Years.

My eyes are hurting, & I'm wearing my glasses. Something doesn't make sense.

The tree outside my room is making the sunlight dance perfectly on my math review; I should be doing my math review.

I still can't wait for Christmas. I dream about it.

I can't decide what musical mood I'm in.

Most of all, I'm still trying to figure out why God loves me like He does. Let me know if you figure out the answer.



Happy birthday eve, little bloggie.
I shall celebrate you by turning my clock back an hour. Love.