Shine

I live a very blessed life.
Those who know me understand what a wonderful family I have, and I hope that my friends all know how amazing they are. But just recently, someone very close to me pointed out the fact that my life is not perfect. It only seems that the faults tend to hide themselves from my view, and the views of those around me.
For a long time, I have been very thankful for my blessings. Many times I have been overwhelmed by how amazing my life is, and by how much worse it could be. However, I never took the time to point out the blemishes of life, and try to wash them out. My question is, should one simply be happy with the good things in life? Are we to be optimistic in all things we approach? Or should we purposely seek out the things that are misshapen in our lives, and attempt to right them? For certain, if one dwells too much on all things ugly, they will become ugly themselves. How though, shall we ever reach improvements in our thinking and in our living, if we don't first seek what needs to be fixed?
What is my solution you ask? Ah! Good question. Thank you for asking. I propose that we never lose sight of the great things in life. Don't ever forget the kindness that one person showed to you. Never lose the memory of a lesson learned from a beloved teacher. Be thankful for all things good, and as you think about the good things, aspire that they should become great. As you think on the great things, imagine how they might become superb. And if by chance, you fall to thinking about a bad thing, look to the stars. Notice how the darkness makes them shine even brighter.

Holla to the women

For all those women who understand what it's like to have too many hormones in your body at once:

I currently feel really random. It's eleven-thirty at night, and I have to get up early in the morning. However, I took a two-and-a-half hour nap this afternoon. Who needs sleep anyways when you can drink coffee? Really... And my emotions are pretty much all over the place. I really feel like a hug. Anyone want to drive to my house right now and give me one? Actually, do you know what would be even better? Cuddling with one of my girl-friends and watching a movie. I really could go for a good romantic chick-flick. One that makes you cry your eyes out. Obviously, I must be weird since I feel obligated to write about all this on my blog.

Anyways, now that I got all that off my chest, maybe I should go to bed...

Maybe?

Nah. Who needs sleep?

I'll go find a romantic novel to read or something...

Where you are

Oh that I could tell of all you've done for me. If only I had words that would suffice to describe your love. If only I could show others how infinitely amazing you are. But no words can ever tell of your unfailing love. No song I could sing, no poem I could write would ever be worthy enough to sum up your greatness. There is nothing I can give to compare with your love. So, I will give you the only thing that I can; my life.

Falling on my knees in worship
Giving all I am to seek your face
Lord all I am is yours.

My whole life I place in your hands
God of mercy, humbled, I bow down
In your presence at your throne.

I called and you answered
and you came to my rescue
and I want to be where you are

This song echoes the cry in my heart. Thank you Lord, for rescuing me. The only place I ever want to be is where you are. May you be lifted high. May everything in my life be a form of worship. How could I give you any less than all of me?

Endlessly - an amazing song

Savior of my soul, Lover of my life
I love you endlessly.
Passion of my heart, Everything you are
I love you endlessly.

You loved me before I knew of you.
You loved me, now I give it back to you

With your majesty here
I fall to my knees
I love you endlessly
With the beauty of your son
I find myself undone.
I love you endlessly