The Lord Is
The depths of Your grace who can measure
You fully supply all I need
You restore my weary soul again and again
And lead me in Your righteousness and peace
You’re with me through every dark valley
There’s nothing that I have to fear
You are there to comfort me again and again
Protecting me, assuring me You’re near
The Lord is
The Lord is my shepherd
The Lord is
The Lord is my shepherd
I shall not want
You gave Your own life for my ransom
So I could rejoice at Your side
You have shown Your faithfulness again and again
There’s nothing good that You will not provide
I will dwell in Your house
All the days of my life
I will dwell in Your house
All the days of my life
Music by Pat Sczebel, Words by Pat Sczebel and Bob Kauflin.
© 2008 Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP)/Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI).
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff,they comfort me. You prepare a table before mein the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow meall the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
-ESV Bible
Joy in My Morning
When darkness falls
Temptations call
And all around me seems undone
You hear my pleas
Supply my needs
And tell me of Your wondrous love
You are the joy in my morning
You’re my song of praise
Just like the new day dawning
Flooding my world with grace
Though trials come
And every one
Can take me further from Your truth
You calm my fears
Dry all my tears
And draw me closer, Lord, to You
In You there’s no shadow of turning
Constant in all Your ways
You’re growing my faith and I’m learning to lean
On You all of my days
By Peter Gagnon. © 2008 Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP).
Saturday, March 28
Tuesday, March 24
Shane & Shane Concert
So, have you ever watched a concert from the sound board? God blessed me this past Sunday evening and I got to! This may sound weird and quirky... it is, but I don't care. That's how God made me. I like sound!!! Shane & Shane played at Fairview Baptist Church in Greer Sunday. Jess, Glendaliz, I got their about an hour early to make sure we could get our tickets and a good seats for everyone (kinda felt like NA all over again... except no one was running). Having never been there before, we parked in the back lot of the church. A kind lady walked us all the way up front to the entrance (it was a bit of a walk up the winding hallway). We met the Youth pastor while buying our tickets. We found out that he knew a couple people from our church, including Cesar. Right after the tickets were bought, we noticed a line forming outside... and no one being allowed to come in. We felt kinda bad for "sneaking in" the back door. The Youth pastor said that wasn't a problem and "Any friends of Cesar's" could wait inside. :) Sweet!
The doors to the auditorium were open and we could hear the band practicing. I really wanted to watch the rehearse and see Fairview's set-up. So, I asked the Youth pastor if I could watch, promising I would not save any seats. ;) He let me go in and watch Shane & Shane rehearse! So fun. The best part of it was that the sound guys actually had a number of problems. I found much evil delight in that fact... and I wasn't responsible for any of it! :) Later, after they were done practicing, the "crowd" rushed in, Jessica about number 3 in line. That's my girl!
I really wanted to go up the the sound "nest" and see the church's board. After struggling with my pride, I again went up to the Youth pastor and asked if I could look at their stuff. Again, he graciously said yes and led the way up the back stairs, across the second story walk-way and out to the "nest." It was so fun to see! They had a whole rack of 10-15 wireless units, all blinking their little signal lights on and off. The digital board and light consul took up a good bit of the table room. The three sound/media techs were very kind and actually let me stay up there for the concert, along with answering any of my questions. Needless to say, I had a blast! That's one of the biggest reasons I like to actually go to concerts... look at the sound equipment, watch the lighting and video stuff, and listen to the bass speaker boom as it literally vibrates your insides. :) Fun times! I was immensely blessed by God's particular (and sovereignly ordained) kindness to that night. He is so good and kind and merciful. I certainly don't deserve it!
I was so impressed by Shane & Shane. Their focus was God and His gospel. They had fun and were goofy, but that wasn't their point. They didn't show off and draw attention to themselves. They were there to glorify God and draw attention to Him. Half of the evening was spent just worshipping... singing to our God and King; our Savior and Lover of our souls. It was such an encouraging concert and pointed my gaze to my Savior. Thanks, God, for a wonderful time!
Afterwards the singles and McCarnans all went to Applebee's for a 10:00pm dinner. We had a wonderful time of fellowship and laughing. :)
The doors to the auditorium were open and we could hear the band practicing. I really wanted to watch the rehearse and see Fairview's set-up. So, I asked the Youth pastor if I could watch, promising I would not save any seats. ;) He let me go in and watch Shane & Shane rehearse! So fun. The best part of it was that the sound guys actually had a number of problems. I found much evil delight in that fact... and I wasn't responsible for any of it! :) Later, after they were done practicing, the "crowd" rushed in, Jessica about number 3 in line. That's my girl!
I really wanted to go up the the sound "nest" and see the church's board. After struggling with my pride, I again went up to the Youth pastor and asked if I could look at their stuff. Again, he graciously said yes and led the way up the back stairs, across the second story walk-way and out to the "nest." It was so fun to see! They had a whole rack of 10-15 wireless units, all blinking their little signal lights on and off. The digital board and light consul took up a good bit of the table room. The three sound/media techs were very kind and actually let me stay up there for the concert, along with answering any of my questions. Needless to say, I had a blast! That's one of the biggest reasons I like to actually go to concerts... look at the sound equipment, watch the lighting and video stuff, and listen to the bass speaker boom as it literally vibrates your insides. :) Fun times! I was immensely blessed by God's particular (and sovereignly ordained) kindness to that night. He is so good and kind and merciful. I certainly don't deserve it!
I was so impressed by Shane & Shane. Their focus was God and His gospel. They had fun and were goofy, but that wasn't their point. They didn't show off and draw attention to themselves. They were there to glorify God and draw attention to Him. Half of the evening was spent just worshipping... singing to our God and King; our Savior and Lover of our souls. It was such an encouraging concert and pointed my gaze to my Savior. Thanks, God, for a wonderful time!
Afterwards the singles and McCarnans all went to Applebee's for a 10:00pm dinner. We had a wonderful time of fellowship and laughing. :)
Friday, March 20
Truth vs. Feelings: Means to Fight the Good Fight this Week
“And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
“And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Pray then like this:
“Our Father in heaven,hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come,your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts,as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil. For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
Matthew 6:5-14 (ESV Bible)
"I WILL NEVER BE PUNISHED FOR MY SIN BECAUSE JESUS FULLY SUFFERED IN MY PLACE!" -James Naisang
Isn’t He Good
Verse 1
Your goodness found us in the darknessRescued us and freed usCleansed us from withinYou saved us freely You forgave usCounted us as righteousAnd heirs with Your own Son
Chorus
Isn’t He good isn’t He kindHasn’t He blessed us time after timeIsn’t He good all of our daysWith endless mercies and ceaseless graceOh let us sing He is good
Verse 2
Your mercies meet us with the daybreakAnd every breath that we takePoints us to Your graceYour power keeps us till the hourEvery knee will bow andWorship Christ alone
“Isn’t He Good” by Stephen Altrogge. © 2004 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI).
Used by permission. CCLI #2421722.
“And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Pray then like this:
“Our Father in heaven,hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come,your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts,as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil. For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
Matthew 6:5-14 (ESV Bible)
"I WILL NEVER BE PUNISHED FOR MY SIN BECAUSE JESUS FULLY SUFFERED IN MY PLACE!" -James Naisang
Isn’t He Good
Verse 1
Your goodness found us in the darknessRescued us and freed usCleansed us from withinYou saved us freely You forgave usCounted us as righteousAnd heirs with Your own Son
Chorus
Isn’t He good isn’t He kindHasn’t He blessed us time after timeIsn’t He good all of our daysWith endless mercies and ceaseless graceOh let us sing He is good
Verse 2
Your mercies meet us with the daybreakAnd every breath that we takePoints us to Your graceYour power keeps us till the hourEvery knee will bow andWorship Christ alone
“Isn’t He Good” by Stephen Altrogge. © 2004 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI).
Used by permission. CCLI #2421722.
Friday, March 13
Modesty Heart Check
Check out this link! There's some good stuff there. Prepare to be refreshed, encouraged, and convicted. :)
A Sound Geek's Dreaming...
They actually make a 40-channel sound board. Can you imagine how fun it would be to mix with this thing?!?! The bad part is that it's a bit out of my price range: $5,400. The magazine has a much better picture, btw.
Why do wireless monitor systems have to be so expensive? *Sigh* This little gem costs about $2,000.
Tuesday, March 10
Terrific Tuesday Quiet Time
Yes, I like alliteration! :) Anyways... God was wonderfully kind and really blessed my devotions this morning. I thought I'd share it!
The Gift of Gifts
"O Source of all good, what shall I render to thee for the gifts of gifts. thine own dear Son, begotten, not created, my redeemer, proxy, surety, substitue, his self-emptying incomprehensible, his infinity of love beyond the the heart's grasp. Herein is wonder of wonders; he came below to raise me above, was born like me that I might become like him. Herein is love; when I cannot rise to him he draws near on wings of grace, to raise me to himself. Herein is power; when Deity and humanity were infintely apart he united them in indossoluble unity, the uncreate and the created. Herein is wisdom; when I ws undone, with no will to return to him, and no intellect to devise recovery, he came, God-incarnate, to save me to the uttermost, as man to die my death, to shed satisfying blood on my behalf, to work out a perfect righteousness for me. O God, take me in spirit to the watchful shepherds, and enlarge my mind; let me hear good tidings of great joy, and hearing, believe, rejouice, praise adore, my conscience bathed in an ocean of repose, my eyes uplifted to a reconciled Father; place me with ox, ass camel, goat, to look with them upon my redeemer's face, and in him account myself delivered from sin; let me with Simeon clasp the new-born child to my heart, embrace him with undying faith, exulting that he is mine and I am his. In him thou hast given me so much that heaven can give no more."
The Valley of Vision, A Collection of Puritan Prayers & Devotions. © The Banner of Truth Trust 1975. Reprinted in 2007.
Romans 8:1-11
"There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God's law; indeed, it cannot. Those who are in the flesh cannot please God. You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. But if Christ is in you, although the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness. If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you."
The Gift of Gifts
"O Source of all good, what shall I render to thee for the gifts of gifts. thine own dear Son, begotten, not created, my redeemer, proxy, surety, substitue, his self-emptying incomprehensible, his infinity of love beyond the the heart's grasp. Herein is wonder of wonders; he came below to raise me above, was born like me that I might become like him. Herein is love; when I cannot rise to him he draws near on wings of grace, to raise me to himself. Herein is power; when Deity and humanity were infintely apart he united them in indossoluble unity, the uncreate and the created. Herein is wisdom; when I ws undone, with no will to return to him, and no intellect to devise recovery, he came, God-incarnate, to save me to the uttermost, as man to die my death, to shed satisfying blood on my behalf, to work out a perfect righteousness for me. O God, take me in spirit to the watchful shepherds, and enlarge my mind; let me hear good tidings of great joy, and hearing, believe, rejouice, praise adore, my conscience bathed in an ocean of repose, my eyes uplifted to a reconciled Father; place me with ox, ass camel, goat, to look with them upon my redeemer's face, and in him account myself delivered from sin; let me with Simeon clasp the new-born child to my heart, embrace him with undying faith, exulting that he is mine and I am his. In him thou hast given me so much that heaven can give no more."
The Valley of Vision, A Collection of Puritan Prayers & Devotions. © The Banner of Truth Trust 1975. Reprinted in 2007.
Romans 8:1-11
"There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God's law; indeed, it cannot. Those who are in the flesh cannot please God. You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. But if Christ is in you, although the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness. If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you."
Friday, March 6
Wednesday, March 4
Poor Little Blog
Ok. So it's been a while since I've posted anything. Thus, bullet points are in order. Here we go!
- 4 hour conversation with a dear, dear friend who lives out of state! Best part of last week!!! I didn't go to bed until 2:30am!
- Girls's CG on Friday night. Had dinner with Sarah beforehand. I can't believe I actually suggested Jason's Deli!!! I never eat there. It was actually good though. You can't go wrong with a salad. And since that's kinda what I'm eating now, it was a good choice! Great fellowship with my Sarah. Love that girl! CG afterwards was wonderful!
- Church on Sunday. Then I got to hang with my big sis and little bro that night. We watched movies and snacked.
- It started snowing Sunday afternoon.
- We lost our power at 9:00pm that night and didn't get it back until 12:00pm on Tuesday.
- Our family slept in the family room for two nights, in front of the wood stove. Dad and Jimmy are the heroes of the week! They had to get up every two hours or so to keep the fire going. We stayed warm though and our pipes didn't bust! The Lord was very kind go us!
- I took a walk in the snowy woods with Jimmy on Monday. It looked like Narnia. :)
- Jess and I went to Panera on Tuesday. It was nice to get out of the house. We were going a little stir crazy. It's amazing how much you can take electricity for grantid.
- I got to babysit the kids at the Naisang CG tonight! That was fun. We had a lego contest- boys against girls. Let's just say there was some competition going on. Packs of Welch's gummie fruits were the prizes. I was asked for seconds. :)
- The Naisangs are having a boy!!! Yay! Another little guy I'll get to babysit. :)
- Esther N. is getting too big. She's about 2 1/2 now. My little baby is actually starting to do things on her own now. :( Aren't they supposed to stay little FOREVER?
- I get to eat Mom's fantastically wonderful Cuban food tomorrow night for dinner!
So that's been my life for the past week or two.
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