God, You set me free

Below is a poem/song that I wrote. It was meant to be a song..but I don't have a tune or music for it yet. So it's just a poem right now I guess. Maybe someday it'll be more.

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Awaken me from this sleep so I can live. That I may truly live for you.
Open my eyes and take the shutters away. Clear out the distractions that pop up in my view.
I'm done feeling closed in and chained, when I'm a bird set free and meant for the sky.
So I'm leaving my cage at the foot of the cross where Grace and Mercy meet Faith and I'll fly.

God, You set me free like I was meant to be. I can taste a little bit of heaven when You are near.
And this feeling's so divine.
Your peace and love are so sublime.
The universe is in Your hands so everything is fine.

I've been walking in a world so dark.
But You're the light switch on this lonely heart.
Suddenly there is light and I see the world in color.
I used to be frozen solid in the past.
Felt like I'd be here 'till I breathed my last.
But then You lifted off this masquerade mask and told me that's not who I am.
Now I can finally move again.

God, You set me free like I was meant to be.  I can taste a little bit of heaven when You are near.
And this feeling's so divine.
Your peace and love are so sublime.
The universe is in Your hands so everything is fine.

I no longer have to be stuck in a maze.
Or sit around like I'm in a daze.
I no longer have to close my eyes.
Or give in and listen to the devil's lies.
My chains are gone and I am free.
The doors and windows are open in front of me.
The lights are on and I'm alive.
All because Jesus Christ has saved my life.

I pray for the wisdom of Solomon and the boldness of Paul.
The courage and strength to trust God through it all.

Make my heart like Daniel and his three friends.
Staying obedient until the very end.

Give me a heart that beats with passion and love for You.
A heart like King David's. A heart after You.

May I have Abraham's faithfulness and trust even when the future's unknown.
I pray I'm brave like David, killing the giant with just one stone.

I ask that my eyes and ears be open like all the prophets long ago.
Let God's word be on my mind and tongue, letting everybody know.

I pray I never go into battle without my two edged sword.
That's how I win every victory, with God's living word.

Most of all, I pray to be like Jesus, following his voice.
Depending each day on His grace. Asking guidance with my every choice.

May I live for Jesus in everything I do.
I pray when He comes back again, He'll find me pure and true.

Longing For Summer

Lately I've been missing summer. Just thinking about all of the things I love about it inspired me to write a little poem. So here it is... :)

Oh how I long for summer's warm breeze.
The long green grass and how it dances with ease.
The crickets they chirp and lullaby me to sleep.
All my worries and cares until tomorrow will keep.
High up in the sky the clouds begin to billow.
Dark, soft and fluffy like a feathery pillow.
Lightning strikes and the deep thunder complains.
I wait expectantly for the sure summer rains.
The air thickens along with the afternoon heat.
The smell of the earth is so very sweet.
Freshly cut grass and blossoming flowers.
I could sit and smell their scent for hours.
I'll read a book for a while as I tan in the sun.
Then I'll go for a swim before the day is done.
The cool evening breeze whispers through the trees.
The sunset's colors are a sight that does please.
Then the night comes alive with the orchestra sounds
Of crickets and tree frogs and locusts around.
And lighting the night sky like a reflection of stars,
Are the fireflies that I catch in tiny glass jars.
But I'll set them free before I fall asleep.
To dream I'll count them instead of sheep.
Oh how I long for summer's warm breeze.
The long green grass and how it dances with ease.
The crickets they chirp and lullaby me to sleep.
All my worries and cares until tomorrow will keep.

All I Want Is Silence

All I want is silence.
No more talking. No more words.
Hurtful things unspoken.
No more voices heard.
I just want to get away if even for a while.
To take a break from all my worries and these ever present trials.
So I'll kiss goodbye all these frustrations and make a little time.
To spend with the only One who listens to what's really on my mind.
You're always there for me and never interrupt.
And yet You somehow speak to me and lift my spirits up.
Soaking up Your presence gets me through the days.
It's the little whispers that bring me comfort in so many ways.
You're constantly reminding me Your love will be enough.
Your arms will wrap around me when the storms I face get rough.
And if this world should break my heart, You'll catch its every piece.
When I depend more on You, You'll heal me with Your peace.
So right now I'd like some silence.
Stop the clocks and ignore the time.
Because right now I want to spend time with Jesus.
Please just let me unwind.

Lord, I know You're listening

My bones they are weary.
My strength almost gone.
My heart it is hurting.
Why does time take so long?
The pain closes in on me every day I arise.
I long to be rid of it.
I'm just so sick of its lies.
Oh Lord, I know You're listening.
Please show me Your truth.
Help me to believe even when I don't see the proof.
Please help me fight the war within me,
Because right now I'm just so tired.
Hold safe my deepest dreams and plans and be my heart's one desire.
Dry my tears and calm all my fears and teach me to depend on You.
No one else in this world loves me like You and always tells me what's true.

God girl--song by Jamie Grace

When my ears start hearing what people say "hurry up find love cause time's ticking away". Well I'm not being lazy. I'm just waiting. Still waiting for the right boy. Cause I only wanna listen to YOUR voice. So I'll be listening, always listening to YOU every day.

Please dry these tears.
These tears that I've been crying all these years.
Set me free from all my burdens and fears.
I want to live life now.
I know the life I've lived is wrong.
I've been trying to change for so long.
And only by Your love and grace so strong,
has my soul been redeemed.
I want to live life,
so show me how.
Because everything I have is nothing.
And everything You are is everything I need.
I feel like everything within me is broken.
But when I listen to the words You've spoken,
I know that I can be healed.
The belonging I crave You do supply,
If in You I do abide.
Oh Lord, Your love is the shelter in which I hide.

Eyes Opened Wide and Mystified

Well another year has rolled around. Tomorrow is my birthday and I will turn 21. I can hardly believe it! As I get older each year seems to go by faster and faster. There are things I thought I would get done before my next birthday..and that was a whole year ago...and they still aren't done. Ha,ha! But I guess that's just how it goes sometimes. This next year of my life I hope to not put so many things off for a later time. So often I just think.."I should do this or that" and then my response is, "I'll do it sometime soon." I am now getting to the point where I'm tired of being this way. This year I hope to get more things done. I have so many projects I want to work on and create. And so many different things I want to learn. I am going to try to live more in the moment instead of just pushing things aside for later. I am going to try to take the days God has given me and enjoy them with eyes opened WIDE and MYSTIFIED. I pray this year I grow closer to God in every area of my life. I was reading a day or two ago and came across this verse.. "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.." James 4:8  And in Jeremiah 29:13 "And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart." I pray this year and this day that my eyes will see clearer, my heart be enlarged, my ears be quick to listen, and my spirit willing to obey, and my mind focused on the ways and words of God that they be not soon forgotten.

A Prayer Poem. 6-21-11

Please give me strength in this time of weakness. 
Give me a warrior's heart to beat just for You.
Ignite my spirit with Your fire.
Pushing forward so I'll be found true.
Being faithful with whatever You give me,
whether it be large or small.
Still I don't need to be afraid if I fail,
for I know You'll pick me up if I fall.
Give me courage to be strong and bold.
For the prize outweighs any silver or gold.
Someday seeing You face to face.
But for now just basking in Your grace.
The depth of Your love is more than I can fathom.
Knowing You shed Your precious blood for me as a ransom.
Your sacrifice has brought life and healing to my soul.
Now Your love and peace make my heart whole.

Titus 2:11-14

Titus 2:11-14
For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world. Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ. Who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto Himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

Titus 3:2-7
To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, showing all meekness unto all men. For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost. Which He shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour. That being justified by His grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

Anika and Bunny :)

Bunny

Anika

Summer Flowers

 

 

Leather Journal

So lately I've become obsessed with journals. Especially leather ones. I can spend practically an hour at Barnes and Noble JUST looking at the journals and deciding which one to buy. It's not that I need another journal...I have tons of cute notebooks, journals, and diaries at home already. But they make me happy and I do seem to use every one of them. :) On my last visit to Hobby Lobby I noticed they had some pieces of leather...and I got to thinking that maybe It would be fun to try and make my own journal. So I bought the supplies (it wasn't that expensive) and I've been working on it off and on for the last several weeks. And miracle of miracles...I finished it today! To be honest, I truly didn't think it would turn out looking decent at all...and that was if I even finished it. So I am proud to display the finished product for you today. Enjoy!

I sewed the two different colored pieces of leather together by hand. I used some kind of wax covered leather as the thread.

I tore some pieces out of a vintage scrapbook I bought at a yardsale and used it for the pages. :)

Homemade Pizza

So I decided to take pictures of the homemade pizza I made for a snack one afternoon.

Super thin wheat crust



Onions, radishes, cucumber, pickles, banana peppers and tomatoes.



Finished! It was delicious! :)

What A Day That Will Be

I just want to dedicate this post to my sweet Grandma Grace who went home to Jesus on May 26th. Right now she is rejoicing in heaven where she is free, made whole, and in the arms of God. I love you, Grandma, and I know I'll see you again someday!







When I get Home I will see all


The holy men I read about.

Peter and John, James, Luke, and Paul

And brother Tom without a doubt.

And I do believe there will be

King David at the harp

A song of praise with every chord.

What a sight to see, the redeemed and

The angels gathered round worshiping the Lord.

What a day that will be

Oh what a day that will be!



When we get Home, our Eternal Home

There'll be no more sick and dying.

No one is sad, no one is alone

And there will be no more crying.

He will wipe away every tear

From His children's eyes

And put a smile upon their faces.

What a happy day when we see

Our Lord in Paradise

Crowned as King of Kings.

What a day that will be

Oh what a day that will be!



What a day, what a day,

What a day that will be..........



Song by: Phil Keaggy

Stressed

For some reason I'm feeling stressed right now. And what's sort of frustrating to me is that it seems it's a lot of times the smaller things that make me feel this way. My mind won't stop wandering and thinking.....

~My Head Is Up In The Clouds~

Here are some pictures I took yesterday before the sunset. I love clouds!