ANOTHER TIMELY REMINDER

So today started out the same. Coffee with some much needed time alone to reflect. I sat down at the computer and cleaned out my email, perused FACEBOOK for a minute and then promptly headed over to YOUTUBE. I did the usual --- looked at fan created videos of Meredith and Derek. (LOL, yes people I am a romantic DORK at heart.)

But then I wanted to watch some more praise and worship videos from HILLSONG. I pulled up a song I found yesterday --- HERE IN MY LIFE, decided to post it to my FB page, and then without any fanfare, I felt directed toward a song called DESERT SONG performed by two of the other female song- leaders. I hadn't heard it before and had no idea if it was really any good. As I watched and digested the lyrics I smiled and realized that He was doing it again --- reminding me of WHO HE IS and WHO HE HAS BEEN in my life. He was reminding me to praise HIM through every circumstance --- the GOOD and the BAD. Sometimes easier said than done, huh?

I was so moved that I researched just how the song came to be. Wouldn't you know that it was in that moment that HE ever so gently put me in my place. I then giggled and said out loud, "I hear ya and I got it." Good thing the kids were still sleeping or they might have had proof that I may be one fry short of a happy meal these days.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE33ejdgWIY

How's that for perspective. And right now, that's all I really need. Just grace for the moment today.

Here are the lyrics to this song gift given to all of us through another woman's journey of loss. I hope they speak to you as they did to me.

Verse 1: This is my prayer in the desert
When all that's within me feels dry
This is my prayer in the hunger and need
My God is a God who provides

Verse 2: And this is my prayer in the fire
In weakness or trial or pain
There is a faith proved of more worth than gold
So refine me Lord through the flames


Chorus: And I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon forged against me shall remain
I will rejoice I will declare
God is my victory and He is here


Verse 3: And this is my prayer in the battle
When triumph is still on it's way
I am a conqueror and co-heir with Christ
So firm on His promise I'll stand

Bridge: All of my life In every season
You are still God I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship

Verse 4: This is my prayer in the harvest
When favor and providence flow
I know I'm filled to be emptied again
The seed I've received I will sow



Thank you Lord. That's all. Just an humble and heartfelt thank you.