"No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light." Luke 8:16

Thursday, February 21, 2013

The Road Less Traveled

Embarking on this journey
Taking the road less traveled

Not driven by selfish ambition
But surrendering all that I am to You

You know the depths of my heart
The motivation of my desires

I choose to walk in the light
Where all things hidden are exposed

Your love is all consuming
Transforming from the inside out

Making all things new
You bring us from death to life

Pouring forth your goodness
Your presence satisfies me

No longer settling for the counterfeit
But awaiting on the promise

Your faithfulness is like no other
Because you are who you say you are

You are the great I am
The same yesterday, today and tomorrow.


-M


To advance in the world or to advance in the kingdom? The answer should be obvious right? But why do we, as people, settle for the counterfeit? The counterfeit looks good, looks appealing, it can work.. for a time, but what happens when we take that counterfeit to cash it at the bank? Will it pass? No. It won’t pass through the Maker.

It’s kind of like having chicken nuggets for dinner every night, chicken nuggets are good, it can do, but is it what’s best for you? Does it have the nutrients to better you as a person? No. (I know it’s not the most profound analogy, but it works. :) )

This also correlates with many relationships. People settle for the counterfeit instead of waiting on the promise, on God's perfect will. We can choose to be in denial but God knows. Why settle for anything less than genuine? 




This is What You Do by Bethel Live ft. Matt Stinton
Waste It All by Kim Walker-Smith

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Called by Grace


The tugging of my heart,
quiet whispers,

speaking undeniable conviction,
You called me by grace.

Little did I realize
That I longed to know you
And to be known by you
To abide in you and you in me.

I am consumed by your love
No longer chasing the wind
But delighting in your presence
What once was life is vanity

No longer futile but with divine purpose

Disregarding potential to answer a calling

Let it be your will and not my own
For you God, are good.



-M


I Breathe You In, God by Bryan and Katie Torwalt 
Come Away by Jesus Culture