It is time that I come back to my roots in writing. I started keeping a journal before I knew how to write, twice even writing on the walls in our old house. I miss writing about the little things in life. I have another journal for the deep things, and we may get deep here too-- we'll see where the words lead me. None-the-less, it's time to look at the little things in life and make note of them.

The little things are most often what make the largest difference.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Sometimes the realities of life will grab you by the heart and shake you until you're dizzy and feel like you can't stand anymore.

It helps you to redefine who you are, what you believe, and how you wish to live.

What I know is that my faith in God runs deeper than my blood.
What I know is that I will do anything for a friend in need. Anything.
What I know is that there is little that feels better than knowing you've given comfort to someone when they need it most.
What I know is that I have friends who care enough to stick around even when life has sucked me into a black hole.
What I know is that I have a strong desire to articulate how I feel.
What I know is that I have an even stronger desire to have God speak through me.
And what I know is that the stories we hear in life but reflexively think will never happen to us are very very true.


What I know is that we are stronger than we realize. Too often in life we find that we can persevere through things we still cannot fully imagine even after they have happened to us. And what I know is that we need others in our lives. The power one person can have simply by being there, truly being there, is greater than anything in this world-- especially when we call God to work through us. There is nothing greater than this.

What I ask you is if you empower the people around you? I have learned through life that it can be very difficult to empower yourself. But I have also learned that even with simple acts, we can greatly empower others. And I have learned that through empowering others we suddenly are empowered ourselves. When you cannot do anything for yourself, do something for someone else.

They say that you can't take care of others if you cannot first take care of yourself. I believe this to be true however I also believe that sometimes taking care of someone else can also be the best thing you can to do take care of yourself.


All of this can be expressed through my most recent play list, which is as follows:

You're My Home by Billy Joel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-j-Smp0BOA

Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There is a Season) by The Byrds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHvf20Y6eoM

Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone) by Chris Tomlin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jbe7OruLk8I

By Your Side by Tenth Avenue North
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J95rAr0gOFU

Never Alone by Jim Brickman featuring Hillary Scott and Lady Antibellum
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnNK4Alwbsw

Never Let Go by David Crowder Band
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnNK4Alwbsw

Cowboy Take Me Away by Dixie Chicks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uijQQpbZNVo

Easy Silence by Dixie Chicks
http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=4784406240798360718

Strong Enough to Break by Hanson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhIvcjF74mg

Let It Fade by Jeremy Camp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h843f2GXie0&feature=related

Walk By Faith by Jeremy Camp (**this one has an AMAZING story which he shares before he plays the song)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xT9wH8t4Hzw

There Will Be a Day by Jeremy Camp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUzDOGzABSM

I Still Believe by Jeremy Camp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Myxg69UpMOA

Friend Like You by Joshua Radin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0MG-vDwrU4

Just To See You Smile by Tim McGraw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTfXgCh96uw

Alright by MercyMe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPhnKcSE6JE

Live Like We're Dying by Kris Allen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3N5CsXYlCk&feature=related

Listen. Enjoy. Life your life.

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