worship wednesday - shepherd

What do you think of the new look and the new name? Lot's more to come with this and I'm excited to be taking different pieces of our lives and laying them out for you here. Tomorrow I'm planning on explaining the name change. There are about three people in this world who know where it comes from. (Ahem... Rachel) Thank you for indulging me reading my blog - that's why we're friends. My favorite part of this little or minute corner of the internet to me has always been sharing worship songs with you on Wednesdays. So I thought the best way to debut the new look was with worship. 

Right now I'm living through Amanda Cook's new Brave New World album. It's tempting to list every song on here but I'm going to stick with this beautiful song Shepherd. I just can't get over that line - so walking on water is just the beginning. It's no secret that Chris and I lead very busy lives. We always talk about how to make our lives less busy and we just stare at each other realizing that there isn't anything that we can or want to let go. But, God is with us through all of that busyness and he arranges our steps. With him, ALL is possible and walking on water is just the beginning. 

Or how about - "you're making melodies over me." Yall, I can't even. God- singing melodies over me. Tears. Worship. Rest. See y'all tomorrow! 

In the process, in the waiting 
You’re making melodies over me 
And Your presence is the promise
For I am a pilgrim on a journey

You will lift my head above the mighty waves 
You are able to keep me from stumbling
And in my weakness
You are the strength that comes from within
Good Shepherd of my soul 
Take my hand and lead me on

You make my footsteps and my path secure
So walking on water is just the beginning
Cause my faith to arise, stand at attention
For You are calling me to greater things

Oh how I love You, how I love You
You have not forsaken me 
Oh how I love You, how I love You 
With You is where I want to be

The truth about being busy...

 I'm going to be uber honest for a minute. I get a little frustrated when people tell me how busy they are. I know I know- people have things going on, life is CRAZY! I'm telling you ~ drives me nutso. Then I remember that I'm about to delve into a blogpost about how busy I am. Ooops, forgive me please.

 

This is our life...

~We both work full time~

~We don't pass up on play time with our little buddy~

~We wash 5 bottles a day~

~We cut our own grass, do our own laundry, clean our own house, wash our own cars~

~We rarely turn down an invite to enjoy a meal with friends~

~We both spend about 10-15 hours a week at church~

~We both have hobbies we wish we had more time to explore~

~We try not to pass up the opportunity for weekends with friends, family, and even work commitments~

 

I say all of this not to tell you how busy we are or for you to respond and tell me how impressed you are that we keep it all running. I write this to tell you the truth about our "busyness."

 

~Yes there are days when we just want to stay curled up in bed~

~Yes there are plenty of days I wish I worked part-time~

~Yes there are times I feel like a complete failure that I have this sewing machine and embroidery machine and can't carve out the time to use them~

~Yes I waste too much time trying to measure up to other females and moms with different circumstances~

 

But...

 

 ~We wouldn't trade it for anything~

~Even when we're tired and exhausted, the time with friends and family is worth every minute it takes away from chores or sleep~

~Doing our own chores around the house and yard is fulfilling and we're always pleased with the result~

~Spending those hours at the church listening to sermons, fellowshipping in small group, worshipping, leading small groups is our privilege and honor~

 

And this I know

~It is impossible to stay so busy and stay rested without relying on God to help us through it~