I have been singing along to this song on the radio for a few weeks without listening to or thinking about the lyrics for a few weeks now. Just recently it really hit me how powerful they are. This song could be my theme song for the past few months. Its just so great I had to share.
Oh my chains,
I can't disengage,
I don't believe that I want to,
one hand sings your praise, the other brings me shame,
I have selfishness to blame...
And I'm singing for freedom,
I know I'm not the only one praying to the one,
who can bring me this freedom,
I'm ready for change, change, change, change...
Looking down I lay,
I keep holding my chains,
no longer bound but here I stay,
I scream father please,
I need rescuing,
I need and you alone..
And I'm singing for freedom,
I know I'm not the only one praying to the one,
who can bring me this freedom,
I'm ready for, I'm ready for...
Still you patiently await yet I won't just let go,
I see you and you alone,
saying come follow me despair has come so you can see release
So I'm singing for freedom,
So I'm singing for freedom...
The time has come-separation lost the war to love,
take my hand, grace is found-yeah-where your words begin,
you're alive, you're alive,
in the waking of new life,
take my hand, in the end there's only love...
(ooooo) there's only love (oooo)
there's only singing for freedom,
i know i'm not the only one praying to the one,
who can bring me this freedom,
i'm ready for, i'm ready for-
father please, i need rescuing, i need you and you alone...
Wow. It gets me every time.
"One hand sings your praise, the other brings me shame. I have selfishness to blame." I am so guilty of this so this song really encourages me to praise Him with both of my hands.
"In the end there's only love." I love that line! Love it!
Saturday, December 13, 2008
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Yeah, I'm Intolerant.
So tonight in about 30 minutes I read a short book called "Tilly" by Frank Peretti. Its about a husband and wife who aborted their last child in the sake of convenience. It tells the story about the mother having a dream and going to heaven and meeting this girl. The girl, Tilly, asks about what her life would have been like and for just some of the things little girls get to do, like snuggle with their moms and run around. The book is about God's forgiveness to the parents and the love he shows to these children who never get to live on earth. It really makes you think, or cry....mostly both. Abortion is one thing that I am not afraid to speak my mind about. Two weeks ago I participated in the Pro-Life Day of Silence, giving up my voice for a day for those who never had one. It really saddens my heart to think of not only the babies, but the mothers and doctors living with this. Its amazing how American, and the world for that matter, protects wildlife but chooses to abort babies just because they can. One third of my generation was silenced and those numbers aren't changing! Thats not something I am going to tolerate. 3,000 to 4,000 a day!
I go to school and they tell me not to be closed minded and that I am intolerant. Intolerance is what America needs more of. Society tells us today that we have to consider everyone's lifestyle and not judge them for it, that anything goes. Well I have read the Book, and everything does not go. God created you and me even before we were conceived. He had a plan for our life before our parents were even born. God created us; why would he want anyone to never have the chance to live? God also created a man, then a women for the man. Not a man for a man or a woman for a woman. Homosexuality is wrong, whether you believe you are born like that or not, you can still choose not to act on those feelings. The Bible also commands us to love everyone. Jesus loved everyone, he just didn't love the sin. Thats what we as Christians are called to do, show love to everyone, no matter the choices they have made in their life. Its something I struggle to find a balance to but that, like anything else, takes time.
So I guess these things have just been on my mind a lot lately. Its not exactly original, just what I believe. Thanks for reading!
Emily Elizabeth
I go to school and they tell me not to be closed minded and that I am intolerant. Intolerance is what America needs more of. Society tells us today that we have to consider everyone's lifestyle and not judge them for it, that anything goes. Well I have read the Book, and everything does not go. God created you and me even before we were conceived. He had a plan for our life before our parents were even born. God created us; why would he want anyone to never have the chance to live? God also created a man, then a women for the man. Not a man for a man or a woman for a woman. Homosexuality is wrong, whether you believe you are born like that or not, you can still choose not to act on those feelings. The Bible also commands us to love everyone. Jesus loved everyone, he just didn't love the sin. Thats what we as Christians are called to do, show love to everyone, no matter the choices they have made in their life. Its something I struggle to find a balance to but that, like anything else, takes time.
So I guess these things have just been on my mind a lot lately. Its not exactly original, just what I believe. Thanks for reading!
Emily Elizabeth
Monday, November 10, 2008
Just Life, Mostly Random
So its been a while since my first blog. And I never really have done anything new. There has been a lot going on in my life and also a lot of nothing all at the same time. No really noteworthy events other than camp and lots of fun youth group events have happened. Most of what has been going on has been inside.
I guess I'll start back with last spring when I didn't have my priorities straight. With track I was really busy and then when I did have time I would just relax and get on the computer or sleep. The most important relationship in my life wasn't getting the attention it needed. And also a lot of what went on in the team wasn't exactly positive, uplifting, or encouraging talks and conversations. I'm not blaming it on track, I could have done a much better job managing my time and spending time with my God rather than on the internet. And I could have chosen to put in my iPod or walk away from conversations going the wrong way. Basically it wasn't a good spring for my spiritual life. Also I know some of my friends got ticked at me from time to time. So since then its been a slow rebuilding process. Over the summer I was really busy, again, no excuse, but didn't take the time I should have. Its been a struggle to get back on track with daily quiet time and giving God first place in my life.
So I suppose that brings me to how a lot has gone on this month. I have been doing a 1 Corinthians Bible study with a few people once a week. Its been good because we have been talking about humility a lot and also serving. Humility and pride is something I think I struggle with a lot. Almost everything I do I seem to succeed at and with that comes praise and pats on the back. Too many of those really can puff you up, something I have been learning a lot about. I really am blessed to be a good student, good athlete, and musician. Its just hard to balance all of those. My piano teacher once told me not to be a jack of all trades and a master of none. That really is what I have become. I just am still trying to figure that out and put it to practice. Its all about priorities. At the fall retreat at camp we talked about Psalm 23 and how God is the one who can lead us in this life. Its a struggle every day to give it to God but I am trying my best and it is getting easier. Another great thing in my life is youth group. We all have so much fun together and we often find ourselves hanging out for hours afterwards just talking. Its something that I always look forward to and helps strengthen my walk with the Lord. Getting encouragement from friends is just really great.
Well I think that's all I have for now. That was less of a blog and more of a bunch of random thoughts of mine. Not really that interesting, so I'm sorry.
Until next time,
Emily Elizabeth
Love is a movement. Love is the revolution.
I guess I'll start back with last spring when I didn't have my priorities straight. With track I was really busy and then when I did have time I would just relax and get on the computer or sleep. The most important relationship in my life wasn't getting the attention it needed. And also a lot of what went on in the team wasn't exactly positive, uplifting, or encouraging talks and conversations. I'm not blaming it on track, I could have done a much better job managing my time and spending time with my God rather than on the internet. And I could have chosen to put in my iPod or walk away from conversations going the wrong way. Basically it wasn't a good spring for my spiritual life. Also I know some of my friends got ticked at me from time to time. So since then its been a slow rebuilding process. Over the summer I was really busy, again, no excuse, but didn't take the time I should have. Its been a struggle to get back on track with daily quiet time and giving God first place in my life.
So I suppose that brings me to how a lot has gone on this month. I have been doing a 1 Corinthians Bible study with a few people once a week. Its been good because we have been talking about humility a lot and also serving. Humility and pride is something I think I struggle with a lot. Almost everything I do I seem to succeed at and with that comes praise and pats on the back. Too many of those really can puff you up, something I have been learning a lot about. I really am blessed to be a good student, good athlete, and musician. Its just hard to balance all of those. My piano teacher once told me not to be a jack of all trades and a master of none. That really is what I have become. I just am still trying to figure that out and put it to practice. Its all about priorities. At the fall retreat at camp we talked about Psalm 23 and how God is the one who can lead us in this life. Its a struggle every day to give it to God but I am trying my best and it is getting easier. Another great thing in my life is youth group. We all have so much fun together and we often find ourselves hanging out for hours afterwards just talking. Its something that I always look forward to and helps strengthen my walk with the Lord. Getting encouragement from friends is just really great.
Well I think that's all I have for now. That was less of a blog and more of a bunch of random thoughts of mine. Not really that interesting, so I'm sorry.
Until next time,
Emily Elizabeth
Love is a movement. Love is the revolution.
Monday, September 29, 2008
So this is my first blog...ever. I'm not very experienced that this fyi. I think everyone's goal is to create some deep, though provoking piece of writing that is actually interesting to read. I can't promise that for now but I'll really try, well cause thats my goal too. I guess I'll start with a little but about me.
My name is Emily(thats all you get, you should know the rest) and I live in a small town in the Midwest. United States that is. Basically I am a high school student who is trying her best to follow God and be salt and light to this dark world. I really like music. It is something that can cheer me up at any time, make me think, and just create an opportunity to worship my Savior. I have played piano since I was in third grade, flute since fifth, and guitar since...well...about a year ago. Oh and I have been singing since I could. I think I have always loved music. Even in kindergarten I said I wanted to be a rock star when I grew up(and that was published in the local newspaper, eep). I like to run, though not very far. Just short and fast. I suppose jumping is fun too. That is why I run track. I have also recently developed an interest for philosophy.
Now here is a list of some of my favorites: Switchfoot, Faith Bible Camp, rain, fall, roller coasters, Anberlin, texting, sitting on the roof having deep conversations, discussing song lyrics, a good rock show, big words, Twilight books, sitting on a hill watching the sunrise, a good chick flick(not too cheesy), driving down country road with the windows down singing at the top of my lungs, listening to wise people, my church family, running fast, jumping high and far, swimming, laying on the beach, a good book, anything adventurous, Cornerstone Festival, Jon Foreman, Tim Foreman, late nights, something perfectly sweet and salty, homemade apple crisp, jones soda, cherry coke, raw cookie dough, the color blue, randomness, inside joke that are funnier every time, photography, mathematics, creation, harmonica and acoustic guitar, never-ending summers.....
Well I think that is enough for now. I don't even know if more than two or three people will read this. More later.
Love is the movement.Nothing is sound.The shadow proves the sunshine.
My name is Emily(thats all you get, you should know the rest) and I live in a small town in the Midwest. United States that is. Basically I am a high school student who is trying her best to follow God and be salt and light to this dark world. I really like music. It is something that can cheer me up at any time, make me think, and just create an opportunity to worship my Savior. I have played piano since I was in third grade, flute since fifth, and guitar since...well...about a year ago. Oh and I have been singing since I could. I think I have always loved music. Even in kindergarten I said I wanted to be a rock star when I grew up(and that was published in the local newspaper, eep). I like to run, though not very far. Just short and fast. I suppose jumping is fun too. That is why I run track. I have also recently developed an interest for philosophy.
Now here is a list of some of my favorites: Switchfoot, Faith Bible Camp, rain, fall, roller coasters, Anberlin, texting, sitting on the roof having deep conversations, discussing song lyrics, a good rock show, big words, Twilight books, sitting on a hill watching the sunrise, a good chick flick(not too cheesy), driving down country road with the windows down singing at the top of my lungs, listening to wise people, my church family, running fast, jumping high and far, swimming, laying on the beach, a good book, anything adventurous, Cornerstone Festival, Jon Foreman, Tim Foreman, late nights, something perfectly sweet and salty, homemade apple crisp, jones soda, cherry coke, raw cookie dough, the color blue, randomness, inside joke that are funnier every time, photography, mathematics, creation, harmonica and acoustic guitar, never-ending summers.....
Well I think that is enough for now. I don't even know if more than two or three people will read this. More later.
Love is the movement.Nothing is sound.The shadow proves the sunshine.
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