Habits. I have a few.... well maybe more than a few. We all have them. Some are ridiculous, some are a tad bit eccentric and others came because our mothers, mothers, aunt did it.
Some habits, when done repeatedly, bring forth great fruit in our lives. Others....well, they are downright nasty. They lead to death.
Anyone who knows me well, knows my eccentric and familiar habits. Like when I really enjoy something, I talk about it, over and over and over again. Its good because this habit causes me to REALLY appreciate or notice something. The annoying part is that those close to me hear it over and over again to the point of annoyance. That's when I hear snickering, and things like: "Yes mom, we know, you LOVE these flowers. Yes we know they have such beautiful little petals. You already told us 5 times!!!"
Now, I'm being kind to myself on this blog, by not mentioning all the nasty habits I have that don't bear any good fruit at all. Let's just say there are lots.
Tonight, as I was reading and pondering on Psalm 130, I came across a revelation.
God has a habit too!!!
Psalm 130 says:
3-4 If you, God, kept records on wrongdoings,
who would stand a chance?
As it turns out, forgiveness is your habit,
and that's why you're worshiped.
When I read this and I chuckled to myself. "Hey! God has a habit!!" And what a profound one it is. I only wish it could be mine. I often intend for it to be a habit of mine, much like I intend to make exercise a habit... ahh, but alas, I haven't done anything to start the exercise habit. Why? Because I don't like the discipline it takes. I like the results, but I don't want to do the hard work.
Some times I choose forgiveness, but I wouldn't say its a habit of mine. I'd like it to be but it is not always my natural response. Sometimes it takes me a few days of harboring unforgiveness and feeling its deathly effects before I realize I could be free if I just would forgive. I guess it will take more discipline to choose the way of forgiveness first. Then, maybe after time, I will find it to be a habit of response. Wouldn't that be great? In the mean time, I'm grateful God is in the habit of forgiving me, and his kindness makes me ask for help and want to offer the same gift to others.
Jun 14, 2009
Jun 1, 2009
Recomended Worship
I'm always on the lookout for new worship music. God kinda surprised me last week with a song right from Him. So, I'm singing that new song lately. It keeps pulling me up into hope.
Back in the winter I stumbled across this free CD by Phil Wickham. You really gotta go and get it for yourself. Its raw, authentic, live worship by a passionate worshiper. I listen to it lots while I'm working. It has some good old hymns on it as well. I love the old hymns. They are timeless songs of worship sung by generations of saints.
Go online to his site, give your email and you'll get a great free CD in return. Its definitely worth it.
Enjoy!
Back in the winter I stumbled across this free CD by Phil Wickham. You really gotta go and get it for yourself. Its raw, authentic, live worship by a passionate worshiper. I listen to it lots while I'm working. It has some good old hymns on it as well. I love the old hymns. They are timeless songs of worship sung by generations of saints.
Go online to his site, give your email and you'll get a great free CD in return. Its definitely worth it.
Enjoy!
May 25, 2009
A New Song
Its been 4 or 5 years since I've written a song.
This week as I sat at my keyboard preparing for rehearsal the following night, I started worshiping and singing. Mostly I love to sing sounds, not necessarily words. I find comfort in the fact that God reads our hearts, so when I pour out sounds to Him, I know He hears and understands. This type of worship takes me to a secret place with Him.
In my worship wandering, the words of this song poured out:
My soul finds rest in God alone (repeat.... a lot)
Why so downcast O my soul
Put your hope in God alone
He's a redeemer
He is a healer
He has the answer to all of my questions (repeat)
He is in control
He is God alone
God of the heavens
God of the earth
Sovereign, majestic and awesome in wonders (repeat) is He (ending only)
The Lord is good and His love endures
The Lord is good and His love endures
The Lord is good and His love endures
The Lord is good and His love endures everyday
There is such power in the word of God. These are not my words, they came from His word.
They came to me, after a season of testing and trial. They came and washed my heart, infused hope and reminded me that the test always produces a great reward.
Thank you God for your word that brings promise and hope and power that cannot be found from any other source.
This week as I sat at my keyboard preparing for rehearsal the following night, I started worshiping and singing. Mostly I love to sing sounds, not necessarily words. I find comfort in the fact that God reads our hearts, so when I pour out sounds to Him, I know He hears and understands. This type of worship takes me to a secret place with Him.
In my worship wandering, the words of this song poured out:
My soul finds rest in God alone (repeat.... a lot)
Why so downcast O my soul
Put your hope in God alone
He's a redeemer
He is a healer
He has the answer to all of my questions (repeat)
He is in control
He is God alone
God of the heavens
God of the earth
Sovereign, majestic and awesome in wonders (repeat) is He (ending only)
The Lord is good and His love endures
The Lord is good and His love endures
The Lord is good and His love endures
The Lord is good and His love endures everyday
There is such power in the word of God. These are not my words, they came from His word.
They came to me, after a season of testing and trial. They came and washed my heart, infused hope and reminded me that the test always produces a great reward.
Thank you God for your word that brings promise and hope and power that cannot be found from any other source.
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