Is He Worthy?

Beautiful... oh my soul... if we ever wondered what the church is all about.  It is not the building, nor the programs, nor the rituals.  The church - it is the body of Christ, coming together to worship the One who is always worthy.

Perfect Praise for this broken world!   Praise to the Lion of Judah, who conquered the grave!

Listen and be Blessed!

Do you feel the world is broken?

(We do)

Do you feel the shadows deepen?

(We do)

But do you know that all the dark won't stop the light from getting through?

(We do)

Do you wish that you could see it all made new?

(We do)

Is all creation groaning?

(It is)

Is a new creation coming?

(It is)

Is the glory of the Lord to be the light within our midst?

(It is)

Is it good that we remind ourselves of this?

(It is)

Is anyone worthy?

Is anyone whole?

Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll?

The Lion of Judah who conquered the grave

He is David's root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave

Is He worthy? Is He worthy?

Of all blessing and honor and glory

Is He worthy of this?

He is

Does the Father truly love us?

(He does)

Does the Spirit move among us?

(He does)

And does Jesus, our Messiah hold forever those He loves?

(He does)

Does our God intend to dwell again with us?

(He does)

Is anyone worthy?

Is anyone whole?

Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll?

The Lion of Judah who conquered the grave

He is David's root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave

From every people and tribe

Every nation and tongue

He has made us a kingdom and priests to God

To reign with the Son

Is He worthy? Is He worthy?

Of all blessing and honor and glory

Is He worthy? Is He worthy?

Is He worthy of this?

He is!

Is He worthy? Is He worthy?

He is! He is!

Lift your heart in praise, for He is Worthy!

You Never Let Go

Beautiful song. Beautiful lyrics.

Enduring Promise...

There is a house with many rooms Where I'm gonna be with You someday.

'Cause You never let go. You never let go.

You led me by the hand into a land of green and gold

And You never let go, You never let go

Your love endures forever, wherever I go After all these years-

You led me by the hand into a land of green and gold You never let go, You never let go.

When after all the years have gone and I've grown old And You never let go, You never let go I'm gonna go home

That's all that I know To the arms of a Father Who'll never let me go After all these years, Oh, oh, You never let go Oh, oh, You never let go...

Sitting in His Sovereignty

Sometimes a week can just suck the life right out of you...

Maybe you've been there.  We have.  These past days have been trying.

A beloved pet... gone too soon.

A investment soured... bankruptcy updates not what we had hoped.

A care-giving trial... dad's health and frustrations simmer low and long.

And in the midst of the hard, we saw this video-story of Chloe:

... beautiful, beautiful, tear-soaking, heart-lifting story.  I needed this story.  Now.  In the middle of our hurting. And whether you are struggling with infertility or cancer, or loss or heartache, we can be reminded, completely and utterly, that God's Love and Sovereignty over our lives has not changed, nor will it ever... even despite a week like this one past of woes and worries and weeping.

And so...

We choose to Sit in His Sovereignty.

We choose to lift our tear-stained faces to Him.

We choose to proclaim our worship

to the One whose love is better than life...

Even on the hard days.

Graced to lift heavy hands today, because we have seen His Power and Glory,

Always,

       Jane

Rest Sweetly in Peace

our little Petie...

You were loved mightily!

2004-2016

To hear the whisper of God...

"To hear the whisper of God

you must turn down the volume of the world.

Find time to disconnect from everything around you

and be still in His presence today.

He is waiting for you to draw near."

                                     ~ daughterbydesign blog


"Come near to God and He will come near to you..."
James 4:8

Praying your day is filled with "Be Still" moments
that are soft with the whisper of God.

My Love,
          Jane

Pit Stop Sunday... Gratitude

 

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.

It turns what we have into enough, and more.

 

 

 

It turns denial into acceptance,

chaos to order,

confusion to clarity.

 

 

 

It can turn a meal into a feast,

a house into a home,

a Stranger into a Friend.

 

 

 

Gratitude makes sense of our Past,

brings Peace for Today,

 

 

 

and creates a Vision for Tomorrow.

 

                                               ~ Melody Beattie

Coons and Blooms

Gotcha!

It took 4 days, but the masked raider is in the bag (err...trap).  I may not be the fastest trapper in the west, but I am patient!  I think he's giving me the evil eye...

 

Not a happy boy!  I don't think he appreciated the scenic ride down to Deep Creek.   Now he's giving Sami, my niece, the evil eye!

 

 

Sami is quite the city girl and had a blast documenting her rural adventures for her family and friends!   She took pics by the hundreds and then videod the coon release!  If only I knew how to upload videos!  It's kinda like we're on National Geographic or something!  I found myself narrating the whole event...so, on second thought, I am now glad I don't know how to upload videos... don't even try to imagine it.  Just happy that Mr. Coon has a new home and no one (meaning me) was injured in the very, very, dangerous release manuever!

 

And then, to make the day even better, look what surprised us out under the oak trees...

 

 

Spring has been sneaking up on us!

 

I've just been too busy perfecting my trapping skills to notice...

 

 

Fair Iris heralding the Spring parade,

you offer the sweetest worship this Sunday hallowed.

 

 

And this my prayer for you, dear ones,

May your worship be graced always

by the simple and utter loveliness

of all He has created just for you...

 

Always,

      Jane