A Hymn

Sorry I haven't updated in so long! (Definitely breaking the cardinal rule of blogging: be consistent). I'll do a life update later, but I wanted to share a hymn that has quickly become a favorite of mine! We sing it often at Capitol Hill Baptist. Hope you enjoy-- it's called, "All I Have is Christ".

"I once was lost in darkest night, yet thought I knew the way.

The sin that promised joy and life had led me to the grave.

I had no hope that You would own a rebel to Your will.

And if You had not love me first, I would refuse You still.

But as I ran my hell-bound race, in different to the cost,

You looked upon my helpless state and led me to the cross.

And I beheld God's love displayed, You suffered in my place.

You bore the wrath reserved for me, now all I know is grace.

Hallelujah! All I have is Christ. Hallelujah! Jesus is my life.

Now Lord I would be yours alone, and live so all might see

the strength to follow Your commands could never come from me.

O Father, use my ransomed life in any way You choose,

and let my song forever be my only boast is You.

Hallelujah! All I have is Christ. Hallelujah! Jesus is my life."

words and music: Jordan Kauflin, 2008 Sovereign Grace Praise

Lost.... and not found

There are probably much more important things that I could be blogging about tonight: graduation, leaving Starkville, moving to DC, praising God in the midst of the changes for his grace and provision for me... All of that will be soon to come though, have no fear! But before that, the story of this afternoon deserves a little time of it's own.

One of my Communication classes is Digital Communication (basically a web design class) and our final project is to make a sight for a client on Adobe Dreamweaver. I had been somewhat frantically working on this project during the time that the computer labs were open and had great plans to finish it this afternoon and check that off of my list. I took an exam at noon, finish it, walk to McComas, sit down at my computer, and.... can't find my jump drive. This was the jump drive with my entire project on it. Yea.

So, long story short, I search my car, room, and backpack to no avail. I then decide to just bite the bullet and start over on the sight probably staying up all night to do it. Not quite. I started at 3:30 pm and walked out of McComas at 8:45 pm with a finished website! I don't say that to brag... this was a "teaching moment" as my parents would say :) But before that moment, here is a preview of the website:

so cute :)

I really believe that God used this incident to remind me that He is in control over my life, the big and the small. Whether it's what job I will take, where I will live, or something as mundane as where in the world my jump drive is, God will work His good and perfect plan in my life!

The hymn "Blessed be the Tie that Binds" has become very dear to me lately. Its helping to remind me that the joy of Christian friendship doesn't stop if you aren't in the same place. And that God has been faithful thus far to provide these friendships, He won't stop now!

"Blessed be the tie that binds/ our hearts in Christian love/ the fellowship of kindred minds/ is like to that above...
When we asunder part/ it brings us inward pain/ but we will still be joined in heart/ and hope to meet again...
From sorrow, toil, and pain/ and sin we shall be free/ and perfect love and friendship reign/ through all eternity."

And.... We're Back!

Sorry for the few-weeks hiatus! This spring has been wonderful and full of change... I have been so blessed to be able to help lead worship at RUF this year and God has used the hymns we sing there to speak truth into my life on a regular basis. This hymn is always an uplifting one and I hope you enjoy it!

Be Still, My Soul

1. Be still, my soul:  the Lord is on thy side.
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain.
Leave to thy God to order and provide;
In every change, He faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heavenly Friend
Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

2. Be still, my soul: thy God doth undertake
To guide the future, as He has the past.
Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake;
All now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know 

His voice Who ruled them while He dwelt below.

3. Be still, my soul: when dearest friends depart,
And all is darkened in the vale of tears,
Then shalt thou better know His love, His heart,
Who comes to soothe thy sorrow and thy fears.
Be still, my soul: thy Jesus can repay
From His own fullness all He takes away.

4. Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on
When we shall be forever with the Lord.
When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
Sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past,
All safe and blessed we shall meet at last.

5. Be still, my soul: begin the song of praise
On earth, believing, to thy Lord on high;
Acknowledge Him in all thy works and ways,
So shall He view thee with a well-pleased eye.
Be still, my soul: the Sun of life divine
Through passing clouds shall but more brightly shine.

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ps- you can check out more hymns on the RUF Song Book!