Saturday, November 19, 2005

Listen to the sound of Jesus

What I would do to have
The kind of faith it takes
To climb out of this boat I'm in
On to the crashing waves

To step out of my comfort zone
Into the realm of the unknown where Jesus is
And He's holding out His hand

But the waves are calling out my name
And they laugh at me
Reminding me of all the times
I've tried before and failed

The waves they keep on telling me
Time and time again, "Boy, you'll never win!"
"You'll never win!"

But the Voice of Truth tells me a different story
The Voice of Truth says, "Do not be afraid!"
And the Voice of Truth says, "This is for My glory!"
Out of all the voices calling out to me
I will choose to listen and believe the Voice of Truth

What I would do to have
The kind of strength it takes
To stand before a giant
With just a sling and a stone

Surrounded by the sound of a thousand warriors
Shaking in their armor
Wishing they'd have had the strength to stand

But the giant's calling out my name
And he laughs at me
Reminding me of all the times
I've tried before and failed

The giant keeps on telling me
Time and time again, "Boy you'll never win!"
"You'll never win!"

But the stone was just the right size
To put the giant on the ground
And the waves they don't seem so high
On top of them looking down
I will soar with the wings of eagles
When I stop and listen to the sound of Jesus
Singing over me

-- "Voice of Truth" by Casting Crowns

I love that last part, about the stone being the right size, and the waves not seeming as high. I feel like a broken record already, but if I say it too often, it's only because it's the truth; some days the circumstances make it so difficult to keep my eyes on the big picture, on what matters. But when I am reminded of what He has done for me, and the promises that He has for me, my heart inevitably skips a beat; like I'm falling in love all over again.

Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Steadfast

God, Himself, is not the enigma. He is the constant, the one “thing” of which I am sure. He will always be bigger, of course, than any comprehension we have of Him, but nonetheless is faithful in Who He is, His integrity is beyond reproach. Humanity is another matter; and ecclesiastical humanity is anybody’s guess.

-- by Jim, Brainwaves

Saturday, November 12, 2005

Exam prayer request

I guess this is one thing (well, collectively) that has been keeping me away from blogging, and probably will continue to for some time:

Nov 18 - Membrane Science
Nov 22 - Design 1
Nov 23 - Food Technology
Nov 26 - Bahasa Indonesia 1
Nov 28 - Reading British/World Texts

So if you are so inclined to keep me in your prayers, you know I'll be grateful. :)

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"Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths."

-- Proverbs 3:5-6

Tuesday, November 08, 2005

Perfect plan

Beautiful Lord, wonderful Saviour
I know for sure
All of my days are held in Your hands
Crafted into your perfect plan

You gently call me into Your presence
Guiding me by Your Holy Spirit
Teach me, dear Lord
To live all of my life through Your eyes

I'm captured by Your holy calling
Set me apart
I know you're drawing me to yourself
Lead me, Lord, I pray

Take me, mould me, use me, fill me
I give my life to the Potter's hand
Call me, guide me, lead me, walk beside me
I give my life to the Potter's hand

-- "The Potter's Hand" by Hillsong

Sunday, November 06, 2005

How much You love me

The nails in Your hands
The nail in Your feet
They tell me how much You love me
The thorns in your brow
They tell me how
You bore so much pain to love me

And when the heavens pass away
All Your scars will still remain
And forever they will say
How much You love me

-- "The Nails in Your Hands" by MercyMe