In his time...

In His Time...

In His Time....

He makes all things Beautiful

In His Time...

Lord, please show me everyday

As You're teaching me Your Way

That You do just what You say

In Your time

I haven't remembered or sung this song in years, but for some reason have been singing it all afternoon! I think it must be my word for the day.... We can't get discouraged by the things we see, because He's always working.... in HIS time!

I can only Imagine.....

This is one of my absolute FAVORITE songs... and this is what is on my mind today! I just keep listening to this song over and over with tears rolling down my face..... Had to share... (You'll probably need to go to the bottom and turn the playlist off... but you'll be glad you watched the video...)

This is awesome.. you have to try it!

1) Relax and concentrate on the 4 small dots (in a single line) in the middle of the picture for about 30-40 seconds.

2) Then take a look at the wall near you (or any smooth, single colored surface)

3) You will see a circle of light developing

4) Start blinking your eyes a couple of times and see what starts emerging....

Freedom

What is Freedom?

Is it merily a word that we sing about, learn about in school, and hold as a banner... yet something we take for granted each day in our lives? I never want to forget the price of freedom, the price that must be paid each and every day, because as soon as we stop fighting for it, we lose it.

• This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave. ~Elmer Davis

Freedom must be maintained on two fronts ~

We not only have to maintain our freedoms as a nation, but we must work daily to maintain our freedom spiritually. Just as our brave soldiers must be ready to fight for the freedoms of this nation, we must be alert and ready to fight against the things that bind us spiritually.

I know you may think I'm only talking about "religious freedoms", and YES, that is so important. But I think we create our own prisons more often. Why not choose to live free?

• Are we bound by inforgiveness or grudges? - That will steal our freedom!
• Have we begun taking our relationship for granted, therefore allowed things to slip in and come between us and God? - That is a lack of freedom!
• Have we failed to maintain a constant communication with Him? - No more freedom!

There may be many things in each of our lives, things that we hold on to, and all it has done is rob us of our freedom in God... release it... we must fight off the things that seek to steal our freedom, things that will come between us and our relationship with God. We have full access (unrestricted) to God and growth in HIS Spirit... are we exercising our freedom? Or are we settling for mediocrity??

I have compiled a list of definitions of Freedom, think of them from both aspects... both in appreciating the Freedom of our Country, and analizing our Spiritual Freedom.

Freedom is:

• The condition of being free of restraints.
• Political independence.
• Frankness or boldness; lack of reserve
• The capacity to exercise choice; free will
• The right to unrestricted use; full access
• The right of enjoying all of the privileges of membership or citizenship
• A right or the power to engage in certain actions without control or interference

As I took time to reflect today, I just had to share! I also couldn't help but be reminded of a great song that our Pathfinders Youth Band sings...

Freedom Song

Do you want to go
to the place they call freedom
Do you want to see
like the free see
Do you want to dance
in the land they call freedom
Do you want to go
Do you want to go

Jesus, come take us
to the foot of the cross
Where we have been
bought now
Freedom is ours
We take it up
We take it up

Jesus, come make us
a free generation
Spreading salvation
Freedom is ours
We take it up
We take it up

Freedom for the world
Freedom for a generation
Let us call to every nation
Come

I hope everyone has a Blessed Independance Day!

Captured...

Yesterday, Brian and I went to the local music store that he loves to frequent, because he had a gift certificate burning a hole in his pocket. (Father's Day gift from my parents) I had also promised him a Father's Day-IOU for some new effects pedals, but we were so busy that weekend, he decided to wait for adequate shopping time. (Anyone who knows my husband, knows that "adequate" shopping time at the music store can only be measured in HOURS)

Well.. When we got there, the owner was busy - and as Brian frequents this shop often, he likes to deal with the owner. (they have quite a relationship formed - another clue as to how much time he spends there) So as we waited for him to complete another sale, we browsed the store.

That is when he saw it......

THE American-made Fender Strat with upgraded Humbucker pickups that he has been eyeballing for MONTHS! Of course, he has only dreamed of it, because it has been way out of our price-range! But there it was on the wall.... it was used, a trade-in but it was in Mint Condition!! I watched as he picked it up, with a look in his eyes I can remember fondly from the "dating days" ....

I must take a moment to mention that my husband is a great musician! But he predominantly plays the guitar, and has built a good collection of guitars. He has an acoustic that he got as a teenager, a Korean-made strat that he played in the USO tour oversees, a beautiful Koa wood "bluesy" strat (Korean-made also), and a Crafter combo electric/acoustic guitar that he plays all of the time on the worship band at church..... and he loves all of his guitars, but oh how he has wanted this American-made Strat for so long.

All I can say is, my honey was due for a blessing, that's the only explanation I can think of... The owner was motivated to sell, and sold that guitar to us for a small fraction of the asking price! I think he could see that Brian might sleep there that night if he didn't!! We walked out of that store, completely within our budget, and my darling husband had the guitar he's been dreaming of! I'm so thankful, not because we have a 5th guitar.. but for the smile he can't wipe off of his face. :)

In the meantime, I thought I would play with some photo editing and took some pics while he was having his love-affair with his new little red "hottie"! :)