Psalm 62:5-8.

5 Find rest, O my soul, in God alone;
my hope comes from him.
6 He alone is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
7 My salvation and my honor depend on God;
he is my mighty rock, my refuge.
8 Trust in him at all times, O people;
pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge.
Selah
[Psalm 62:5-8]

Free To Be Me.

There's such a feeling of freedom in being a child of God. I'm not held down to be anyone or do anything. He's all I need.

I'm free to be me.



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At twenty years of age I'm still looking for a dream
A war's already waged for my destiny
But You've already won the battle
And You've got great plans for me
Though I can’t always see

‘Cause I got a couple dents in my fender
Got a couple rips in my jeans
Try to fit the pieces together
But perfection is my enemy
On my own I'm so clumsy
But on Your shoulders I can see
I'm free to be me

When I was just a girl I thought I had it figured out
My life would turn out right, and I'd make it here somehow
But things don't always come that easy
And sometimes I would doubt

And you’re free to be you

Sometimes I believe that I can do anything
Yet other times I think I've got nothing good to bring
But You look at my heart and You tell me
That I've got all You seek
And it’s easy to believe
Even though

(substitute the word "girl" for "boy" :P)

Easter Sunday.

Jesus conquered death and was risen on this day. Easter is more than the Easter bunny. It is more than pastel-colored, plastic eggs filled with candy and money (in my house). More than Peeps (I love those hah). Easter is about the resurrection of Jesus after he was nailed on the cross and shed his blood for our sins. Because of this, I am forgiven. Because of his suffering, I have confidence that I will dwell with my Father in heaven when my life on earth is up. He shed his blood for us because HE LOVES US.

I live a life unworthy of God's love. I'm so undeserving because of all I've done in my life. But regardless, Jesus wiped that all away when he died for me (and all of you) and now I am forgiven.

1 cross + 3 nails = 4given!
HE IS RISEN!

Ant

Circumstances.

"Don't interpret God in light of your circumstances. Interpret your circumstances in light of God."
-Mike Kelsey ("How To See In The Dark" Frontline sermon - 3/7/10)

Philippians 1:21.

For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
[Philippians 1:21]

I think Philippians is one of my favorite books in the Bible. :)

The Redeemer - Sanctus Real.

And I'm still a dreamer, a believer
Oh I've lost my faith in so many things,
But I still believe in You
Cause You are the Answer, the Redeemer
Oh I've given up on too many things,
But I'm not giving up on You
Cause You can make anything new.
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I don't have every answer in life
But I'm trusting You
One day at a time
Cause You can make a weak heart stay alive forever
This is where heaven and earth collide
I lift my hands and give my life
This is how my weary heart stays alive

:)

I'm streaming Sanctus Real's new CD online and it's so far so good. I'm relating to many of the songs very much, especially this one.

I think the song is titled "The Redeemer"

Stream the CD here: http://tinyurl.com/5v43fj

where the light meets the dark.

"I heard it said once that the best thing that could ever happen to any of us is if all of our sins were broadcast on the five o’clock news. And yeah, that can be a fairly disturbing thought, I suppose, but think about it for a moment. Think of how scary that is, and yet somehow, so incredibly freeing, too. If everyone knew all your junk, all your fears, all your questions, you wouldn’t have to hide anymore. No more masks. No more pretending. Just you, and hopefully, the grace that comes when we step into the light. Sure, it can be the most terrifying step you’ll ever have to take, but when we do, when we lay our souls out naked and bare for all to see, it forces us out of the shadows and into a place where life begins. It’s where the light meets the dark, and it’s where we want to be. Hope to meet you there." - Mike Donehey (from Tenth Avenue North)

http://tenthavenuenorth.com/volumes/post/1053
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That's why accountability partners are so helpful. Even it's not to the same degree as your faults and sins being broadcasted on the news, it's still sucks to tell someone what and why you did it. It is freeing.

I want to be there too. Where the light meets the dark.

I'm sensing a new name change on the blog :)

Loving the new Tenth Avenue North song too! (it's on the link up top)

-Ant