Brighter Days

Free, the feeling of your heart soaring above the clouds while your feet are on the ground. You stand a little taller, you feel a little stronger. You have a big grin on your face that will not fade away. A gigantic weight has been lifted and in it's place is a love so strong that makes you feel like you can do anything. Nothing seems impossible because nothing is. Hope is flowing through your veins with each beat of your heart because you know that you are not in control. Thankfully someone far greater than you is in control. This someone holds the world in His mighty arms and soften and molds your heart with the palms of His loving gentle hands.

This someone is not a being. He is God who created the universe and everything inside of it. How awesome is it to know that we do not have to worry about the future or what is to come because our loving Father knows all that is and is to come. When you decide to give your life fully to God magnificent things begin to happen and a veil is lifted. You can finally see all the beautiful and intricate things of life things that could only have been created by a powerful God. Look around and bask in the wonders of your creator.

Although there are many beauties in this world we are not made for this place. This is not our home so if you find yourself dissatisfied with this life that is completely natural. You should be longing for a place that is so great that it is unimaginable. A place where all suffering and sadness ceases, a place where your heart may always be filled with overwhelming joy, a place where you can fully worship your Lord and Savior for all of eternity. What comfort and hope this brings that someday we will be in a better place.

While you wait for eternity live life to the fullest by first loving your magnificent creator and second by pouring out this unconditional love that is poured into you out on others. So in times of trouble remember what Jesus said, "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."~ John 16:33. Brighter days are coming, so hold your chin up and walk boldly with your Savior who gives you the strength to carry on and shine for Him.

While I'm Waiting

John Waller

"I'm waiting
I'm waiting on You, Lord
And I am hopeful
I'm waiting on You, Lord
Though it is painful
But patiently, I will wait

I will move ahead, bold and confident
Takeing every step in obedience
While I'm waiting
I will serve You
While I'm waiting
I will worship
While I'm waiting
I will not faint
I'll be running the race
Even while I wait

I'm waiting
I'm waiting on You, Lord
And I am peaceful
I'm waiting on You, Lord
Though it's not easy
But faithfully, I will wait
Yes, I will wait
I will serve You while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting
I will serve You while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting
I will serve you while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting on You, Lord"

Walk Down this Mountain

Darkness settles in and hovers over like a cloud. It is suffocating and there seems as if there is no relief. Suffering and sadness is all around. Everything appears to be hopeless and bleak.

But this is just an illusion. Through the darkest moments in life something wonderful and exciting is taking place. Amidst the struggle and suffering a seed is being planted, one that will help fuel growth and strength. So as you struggle with each step remember the One who created you is right next to you, picking you up when you fall and holding you as you cry because this pain will not always be with you, He will be. Someway, somehow you will be a better person for going through this rocky terrane. Do not lose hope because without hope the world crumbles. Have faith in your Lord and Savior because He will save you and make the sun shine upon you once again.

James 1:2-4

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."

John 14:1-3, 27

"Don not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."

Walk Down This Mountain

~Bebo Norman

It's a better place

Standing high upon this mountain

I've seen your face

Full of the light that only this height can show

blistered hand is what you you've given

But you've been given all you'll ever need

To know

Chorus:

So walk down this mountain

With your heart held high

Follow in the footsteps of your maker

With this love that's gone before you

And these people at your side

If you offer up your broken cup

You will taste the meaning of this life

Hey hey

Well it's a common ground

And I see you're all still standing

But just look around and you'll find

The very face of God

He's walking down into the distance

He's walking down to where the masses are

Chorus

This life

We're standing in a place of peace

And this is how the world should be

How the world should be

(Walk down this mountain with your heart held high)

How the world should be

(Walk down this mountain with you heart held high)

How the world should be

(Walk down this mountain with your heart held high)

How the world should be