Every Moment

The shortness of life is a earth-shattering reminder. Tragedy strikes and the normality of life changes in an instant. You may wonder why these things are happening and why bad things happen to good people. Why must people suffer so and why must the world be filled with so much pain?

Things do not happen according to our plan and we may not understand everything that is going on. An important reminder during these difficult times is that God is in control and that He is alway right there by our sides. He will not leave you during stormy weather. He will use different situations in life to teach us things that are so unfathomable that we cannot wrap our minds around it.

Since life is so short do not hold onto grudges and misunderstandings. Make sure the ones who matter most in your life know how you feel about them and tell them that you love them. Live life to the fullest and be grateful for each day that God has provided you with because you never know how many days you will have left. Remember the moments that matter most.

Every Moment

Joy Williams

"We laughed out loud til we cried

And the tears were sweet
Midnight melted to morning
A moment faded to memory
All these days just slip away through our fingers

Chorus:
So don't let go
Hold onto every moment
Always know
Hold onto every moment that You can

We move on with no regrets to our destiny
Held by the hands of the Father
We share His love and He leads us through
All these days
Cause they slip away through our fingers

So don't let go hold onto every moment.

Always know

Hold on to every moment that you can.

Running through yesterday into tomorrow
Don't let it just drift away
Forget about tying the hands of time
Give every minute to the One who's given today."

Time

Life is but a fleeting moment. At times it may seem like a day lasts for an eternity and will never end but in fact it is less than a second in the entirety of life. This earthly life will be over in a blink of an eye and all of the things of this world will fade away. Objects and self-fulfilling goals do not matter. We do not take these things with us in the end. What matters most is the way that we live and the relationships that we build.

I had lost sight of what is really important. I filled my time with work and school and did not leave anytime for the one who created me and gave me all of the wonderful opportunities that I partake in. I had forgotten to take time to smell the roses and bask in the beauty of God's creation.

I have become drained and my body is left tattered and exhausted. I have become consumed with my struggles when I should have been focusing on God. What was I thinking? There is only so much time on this earth to shine for Him. One should not be consumed with selfish ambitions and thoughts.

When I am down and long to be normal I must remember that God's ways are not my own and I will never completely understand His ways. He did not guarantee that things would be easy and that everything would always go well but He did promise that He will never leave me.

As time speeds by like a shooting star, enjoy the moments life that make you smile, be grateful for all that you have, and never forget to love and care for others. When you feel broken and down remember that there is One who will give you strength and hold you up. Live life for the One who created all things and holds all time in the palm of His loving hands.

Psalm 46:10

"Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."

Desert Song

Hill Song

"This is my prayer in the desert
And all that's within me feels dry
This is my prayer in the hunger in me
My God is a God who provides

And this is my prayer in the fire
In weakness or trial or pain
There is a faith proved
Of more worth than gold
So refine me Lord through the flames

And I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon forged against me shall remain

I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and He is here

And this is my prayer in the battle
And triumph is still on it's way
I am a conqueror and co-heir with Christ
So firm on His promise I'll stand

All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship

This is my prayer in the harvest
When favor and providence flow
I know I'm filled to be emptied again
The seed I've received I will sow"