Devotion

This morning my daughter asked if we could listen to track 7 and it be our prayer on the way to school. (This is the song... Audience of One by Bid Daddy Weave). In our busy morning of rushing to get to school on time, get the dog back inside and Wesley out of the dog treats, we had forgotten to pray on our way to school as we do every morning. Sometimes I would put a song on to praise with, but today in my busyness (is that a word?) I forgot. How insightful of my 7 yr old girl who has such a heart for God to remember and have us take time to stop for a minute and Praise God.

I was sitting in a hospital room a few months ago with Wesley (one of our many visits this year) around 4am and this song came on. I know God had me awake for a reason and as I was praying, my ears perked up as I listened to the words of this song. For days after this, bowing down to pray had been on my mind and I had excuse after excuse why not too. Finally, I listenend to him and WOW.

I can't really remember ever praying on my knees before as an adult. I had known of this all my life, but me personally had never gotton on my knees to pray on my own. Sure, my husband and I had in church at the alter and as a teen I did. For some reason as an adult I had gotten out of this practice.

What a difference it makes. I felt this rush all over me of emotions that I could not explain and to praise God in this way is such an honor. I feel that I do not give him the time he needs from me everyday and when I do not, my day is affected. Enjoy the song, Praise God  and have a wonderful day today!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt0QWvBJE2Y


I come on my knees

To lay down before you
Bringing all that I am
Longing only to know you
Seeking your face
And not only your hand
I find you embracing me
Just as I am

And I lift these songs
To you and you alone
As I sing to you
In my praises make your home

To my audience of one
You are Father, and you are Son
As your spirit flows free,
Let it find within me
A heart that beats to praise you.
And now just to know you more
Has become my great reward
To see your kingdom come
And your will be done
I only desire to be yours,
Lord

So what could I bring
To honor your majesty
What song could I sing
That would move the heart of royalty
And all that I have
Is the life that you've given me
So Lord let me live for you
My song with humility

And Lord as the love song
Of my life is played
I have one desire
To bring glory to your name

To my audience of one
You are Father, and you are Son
As your spirit flows free,
Let it find within me
A heart that beats to praise you.
And now just to know you more
Has become my great reward
To see your kingdom come
And your will be done
I only desire to be yours,
Lord

And we lift these songs
To you and you alone
As we sing to you
In our praises make your home

To my audience of one
You are Father, and you are Son
As your spirit flows free,
Let it find within me
A heart that beats to praise you.
And now just to know you more
Has become my great reward
To see your kingdom come
And your will be done
I only desire to be yours,
Lord

Devotional

I love to read Devotionals, but have never actually written one or thought of myself as anyone that could do such a thing. I do not envision myself as a writer. I can't spell and grammer and I are not best friends. I am a talker (as many of you know), but you get the prize today, because here I go.

I feel that God is telling me to share this as I am struggling so much this week with it. I was crying to my dear friend Elizabeth yesterday about some issues and she shared with me a verse that God had put on her heart that week; I Peter 5:7 “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you”. How did God know that I too, would need that verse to help me thru this week? It is amazing how God uses family, friends and even perfect strangers to get us thru the tough times.

My anxiety comes from many different directions. Satan is working hard in our weakest area to bring us down "our finances" With the upcoming tradeshows, funds are needed that just aren't here yet. I know and trust that God will provide my needs to do his work, but sometimes Faith can be a hard. For me the hard part is letting go of control and saying OK God here it is.

I have been find it hard the last few weeks to balance CouponQueeny, classes, work, my home (who has time to clean and do laundry?), husband, kids, school and lets not forget my walk with God (why does that seem to come last so many times?). Do you every find yourself wishing we could pray for a Laundry fairy or Cleaning Fairy?

After the dust settled from the Car accident last week, I remember saying Okay God you have my attention..I am forced to rest now for a day or two. During this down time and withdraw from my computer I realized a few things. *My priorities are out a whack, *I need to give more attention to my home life, my children, my husband and my God. *I am but just one, *Even though I am just one, I am an army for God. So, priorities are in check, CouponQueeny is back in full force and ready to do what God wills for this road he has steered me on.

Do you ever find yourself stretched thin or swallowed up by the world? God wants us to call on him in the good times and bad times. Peaks and Valleys, Sunshine and the storms of our lives.

A song came on the radio this morning as I was leaving the house and it played tears came to my eyes and said Thank you Lord, I needed that.
It is called "Hanging On" by Everyday Sunday

God I’m in this place again
I’m trying so hard not to fall,
but everything keeps coming down with the rain.
And I try so hard I forget to call.

Everybody’s looking around, and wants to be found
And I’m just hanging on;
I give You all that I am.

I come to You with all that I am,
I bring to You all that I have,
and all I have is nothing,
and I keep on trying,
and all I want is You.

Maybe you need this or maybe you need to call upon God and give it all way and let go. It is scary to do, but when we do Peace takes the place of all the weight we feel on our souls. How beautiful is that. Our God is an Awesome God!



I guess I did have a lot to say after all. Sorry for the long read.

Have a wonderful day. After all, this is the day the Lord has made.



Tanya