worship music suggestion

I just found a new worship cd series that I thoroughly enjoy, and I thought I’d share it. They’re very simple and beautiful

If anyone’s heard of the Enter the Worship Circle Cds, the same people started making a new series of cds called Chair and Microphone. There are 3 volumes.

You can listen to  a few of the songs from them on myspace:  Volume 2(more of a male vocalist) www.myspace.com/aaronstrumpel (only a few of the songs on his page are from that cd, the others are from one of the normal ETWC cds) & volume  3(more female vocalist) www.myspace.com/entertheworshipcircle

Enjoy!

focus.

“Turn your eyes upon Jesus.

Look full in His wonderful face.

And the things of life will grow strangely dim.

In light of His glory and grace.”

 

I was praying and worshipping as I drove home yesterday, and this verse stuck out to me more than it normally does. What a simple and refreshing reminder. This world and this life is nothing compared with the vastness of who He is. This break I’m going to strive to keep the focus of my heart and my thoughts on Christ. In doing so, I am asking Him for an overwhelming revelation of His glory, grace, and presence. I am asking Him that His presence would over take my heart and mind. May the places in my heart now filled with grief, hurt, fear, worry, uncertainty, and confusion be replaced with the resounding sound of wholehearted worship. 

Lord, make the things of this life grow dim, and make the things of you be magnified. Take my feeble heart and mind. Make me a wellspring of praise. Only you are worth it.

time for a break.

I feel indifferent about Christmas break…kinda.

I’m ready to not do school for a while, spend time with my family and close friends from home. But another part of me doesn’t want to leave. It’s so interesting how this place, which 2 1/2 years ago was so foreign, is now, so familiar. Some of the best memories, and hardest days have been here, and some of my dearest friends are here. What a blessing! Who would have thought, 2 1/2 years ago, that I wouldn’t be racing home after I finished my last final, but actually lingering here, for no reason other than to be here, and to be with some of the people I love most. The Lord is so good and faithful to provide. 

But I will attempt to savor this season of Christmas break, and squeeze all I can out of it.

My Christmas(break) list:

-Do several puzzles with my family.

-Go running around town lake, lots. And actually begin training for the half marathon.

-Worship and pray with my girls.

-Twirl around under the tree of lights in Zilker park till I fall on the ground.

-Cuddle, play, and spend time with my babies: Blythe, Fiona, and Noah.

-Catch up with old friends over food(or ice cream)

-Help my sister, Brit, successfully eat at every Austin-y restaurant on her list while she’s visiting.

-Family game nights

-Successfully get gifts for the whole family.(keyword: successfully)

-Watch movies.

-Go bike riding.

-Spend alot of time with Jesus, in alot of beautiful places outside.

-Go stargazing with a friend.

-Deep conversations.

-Break in a new journal.

-Attend my grandma’s annual Christmas eve party.

-Sit around in PJs all day… 

-Write thank you notes.

-Visit Maypearl, and spend time exploring all it has to offer with miss melanie.

-Possible early morning garage sales with E and Hil.

-Give Heather noogies…and spend alot of time making her hang out with me.

-Give  and Get hugs from my daddy.

-Give my mama foot massages

-Sing ALOT of christmas songs.

-Prove to my family once and for all that I really am terrible at tennis.

-Play piano, and relearn an old song or two.

-Go on night time runs with my mom and Jen to look at christmas lights.

-Make homemade christmas cookies.

-Walk in freedom.

-Love people.

-Experience holy peace.

-Pray.

-Surrender.

-Reflect.

-Rest. 

I think that’ll keep me busy…

Who I am.

Who am I? 

Trying to sort through this question 100 answers quickly came to mind, followed by a 100 more. 

I’m a 20 year old Junior Nursing major. 

I’m 5 foot 6 1/2(my doctor refuses to let me have the extra 1/2 inch)

I’m a big sister and a little sister in a family of 4 girls(being a middle kid has it’s perks)

I’m a daddy’s girl, he’s one of my absolute favorite people on earth.

I’m a runner, when I feel like it.

I’m a wannabe dancer, but that doesn’t stop me from doing it anyway. I wish I would have stuck with ballet.

I’m a decent piano player, when I practice alot.

I’m the epitome of an extrovert, but beginning to enjoy and see the beauty in silence and solitude.

I’m terrible at making decisions, coming to find out it’s because I don’t want to disappoint people. 

I’m a huge fan of being outside. I love camping, exploring, hiking, and just being in nature.

I’m very goofy, but I absolutely love depth in relationships.

I’m set free.

I’m beautiful.

I’m good at puzzles.

I’m rarely matching, but I find it more fun to just wear what I want and see what happens.

I’m GREATLY anticipating being a real nurse, and a mom. Taking care of people fills me up, and makes me happy.

I’m a huge people person. I love listening to, talking to, and just watching people.

I’m a swimmer, I just love being in the water.

I’m a bike rider, riding is freeing.

I’m not the biggest fan of the beach, I’d much rather be near mountains.

I’m a traveler. I love new cultures, new places, new people, even new food.

I’m not picky.

I’m amazed by children, they’re my favorite.

I’m a goody goody learning to live more on the edge.

I’m happy when I’m playing and swinging.

I’m rarely late.

I’m a people pleaser, and working on not being so much.

I’m somewhere in between messy and organized.

I’m a doodler, and a master of stick figures.

I’m on a mission.

I’m constantly humbled by Christ’s word.

I’m learning…alot.

I’m a work in progress.

I love simplicity.

I’m a child at heart.

Ultimately,

I’m just the clay.

I am the daughter, servant, worshipper, friend of the most powerful, most majestic, most loving, most gracious King the universe will ever know.

I am His. 

And that’s really all I need to know.

Praise the Lord.