Monday, October 20, 2008

Deep cleansing breath

OK - confession time. I have been in a deep, dark place for the past few days. I really feel that I have been waging war and am sadly beaten down. BUT...

My God has equipped me with every good thing that I need; every piece of armament to don to protect me. So, this morning I am renewing myself in the Lord. I have asked His forgiveness for falling away rather than drawing nearer. I have drawn in a deep cleansing breath!

I have been looking forward to Music Monday and wondering what song I would choose as none had come to mind. Until today. The words of this song mean something to me...especially the word "sacrifice." There is much sacrifice in my home right now. My Sweet Hubby has sacrificed all to this terrible disease called pancreatic cancer. I am sacrificing my life as I care for him 24/7. Even still, both of our sacrifices amount to nothing when laid at the foot of the Cross. That is the standard and none of us will ever come close.

Still, there is much that can be done...by all of us.
"...From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and to whom they entrusted much, of him they will ask all the more."
Luke 12:48
This will be a very busy week for us. I hope to post daily, but please forgive me if I don't!

And now ~ here's today's music selection...one of our favorite artists. Such a humble man as well; truly loves the Lord and hates the limelight. What a predicament to be in given his profession! **Remember to scroll down and pause my player before listening!**











Mercy In Me ~ Todd Agnew

And because this video didn't have lyrics, here they are:

A poor man on the corner
I could give to You by buying him lunch
But I rarely think about it
‘Cause I got a little but it’s not that much

And I pray Lord won’t You help me
Give me a little bit more for myself
And You say Child won’t you let me
Take all that you got and give you a little real wealth

CHORUS
And I don’t know what You want, what You see in my life
And I don’t know what You mean, how You could be glorified
I’m not too sure about this idea of sacrifice
What You mean by mercy, mercy in me
Your mercy in me

A young girl in an old house
Three kids and another on the way
She’s in desperate need of some new clothes
But I keep my old ones and tell her I’ll pray for her

But Your heart breaks for those kids
And that child of a mom who’s one of Your own
When a few gifts and a little time
Is another crown I could lay at the feet of Your throne

CHORUS
And I don’t know what You want, what You see in my life
And I don’t know what You mean, how You could be glorified
I’m not too sure about this idea of sacrifice
What You mean by mercy, mercy in me
Your mercy in me

CHORUS
And I don’t know what You want, what You see in my life
And I don’t know what You mean, how You could be glorified
And I’m not too sure about this idea of sacrifice
What You mean by mercy, mercy, mercy in me
Your mercy in me

Please Lord, today let all that I do glorify You. In Jesus' precious name. Amen.

6 comments:

Putz said...

bless you this week...my thoughts are with you both a lot....

Gigi said...

Thank you putz! God Bless you always!

Marlene said...

Your honesty humbles me....you know I love you both and I pray that God gives you and Steve strength and guidance. With all my love and prayers...

Gigi said...

Oh Marlene...there is no pride here...Isaiah 40:31 says "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint." I forgot the "waiting upon the Lord" part as I drowned in my own sadness. But I recognize the enemy now...my strength is renewed...to God be the Glory.

jeleasure said...

Hi Gigi,
I want to see if you will understand something I wrote. I think there is comfort in the "Dreadful Darkness" (from Scripture). Take a look at this link. A Heavy Darkness I know you have read it before. I think I may have shared too much of the weird experience I had with this. But, look at what is in the Darkness.

Tamela's Place said...

Hello gigi,

i really enjoy the music of Todd Agnew.. He always brings a powerful message in his songs.

Your praise and your strength blesses my heart gigi. I know it is God's grace that is seeing you both through. You and your sweet hubbie have found a special place in our hearts and we will continue to keep you both in our prayers.

We are still asking and believing God for His healing touch to take place in your husband's body In Jesus Name! Amen!