Thou rushing wind that art so strong..

Ye clouds that sail in heav'n along
O praise Him, alleluia
Thou rising moon in praise rejoice
Ye lights of evening find a voice
O praise Him, O praise Him
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia

Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son
And praise the Spirit, three in One

All Creatures #2- David Crowder Band
I'm on a David kick
you should all join
amazing praise

"Man can believe the impossible, but can never believe the improbable"
- Oscar Wilde


Ran across this quote today... This man amazes me with his words and thoughts. Makes me think and twist my brain around things and pushes. I appreciate it. My day has been interesting now that I think about it.. Christian Davis, one of our old youth girls who moved, asked me to go with her to Brookwood High School to visit everybody and eat lunch. I jumped on the opportunity to spend time with all the crazies. Entering the school was weird I hadn't been inside in a year... January of last year was the last of my tri-monthly visits.. I tried my hardest to go once a week for a while. Then we hit a bump in ministry and I stopped. Walking through the halls I figured I would see all these students that I remembered and hear their voices... not one until I hit the hallway heading to the lunchroom.. then a few after that. I stood in the middle of the lunchroom amazed at all the faces I didn't know.. the faces I knew but hadn't seen in forever. I felt like I had this huge knife slice through my heart.. almost like I had failed in someway or let them down in some way. I felt detached from them. Miles away. It was awkward for a bit until the crew started coming in... and even then it was almost like we had something between us, holding us back from each other. I spent a lot of time catching up and mending. There are 4 lunch times... during the third I was leaned against the wall talking to one of the students when Cheyenne got up because the girl across from her said "move you're totally in someones seat". It was rude. Well Chey got up and moved because she is nice and likes to keep the peace.. I continued to observe and watch carefully. My first thought was sit down in the spot. I didn't just watched. Then this girl walked over and acted like she was with their group [but didn't look like she fit the group] and sat down. As soon as this happened the same girl who was rude to Chey got up and sat beside her, whispered something in her ear. The girl started to tear up, grabbed her stuff, then moved to the next table. alone. Didn't eat just cried. I waited a bit and then asked Natalie, the student I was standing with, who she was. Informed, I walked over and sat in front of her.. asked her name and started to converse it was good.. she calmed down and told me her story. As we were talking her real friends, her group, migrated toward her lifting her up and making her smile.. I was so cool to be apart of it. Some students I knew from passing, a lot I didn't... but it was good to jump in and immerse in their atmosphere. I enjoyed today.. tonight I'm taking my sisters out. We have some things to pick up before they go out of town and my mom cant take them. Should be fun :)


grace and peace
merl

In joy and pain..

In joy and pain
In sun and rain
You're the same
Oh, You never let go

You Never Let Go- David Crowder Band
amazing group.. amazing song
I personally believe everyone should hear them live
at least twice in your lifetime... I have seen them 6
I have given up hope on christian music
but I have my select favorites he is my number 1

so I read this today trying to catch up on my Philippians study... profound

12-14I'm not saying that I have this all together, that I have it made. But I am well on my way, reaching out for Christ, who has so wondrously reached out for me. Friends, don't get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I've got my eye on the goal, where God is beckoning us onward—to Jesus. I'm off and running, and I'm not turning back.

15-16So let's keep focused on that goal, those of us who want everything God has for us. If any of you have something else in mind, something less than total commitment, God will clear your blurred vision—you'll see it yet! Now that we're on the right track, let's stay on it.

17-19Stick with me, friends. Keep track of those you see running this same course, headed for this same goal. There are many out there taking other paths, choosing other goals, and trying to get you to go along with them. I've warned you of them many times; sadly, I'm having to do it again. All they want is easy street. They hate Christ's Cross. But easy street is a dead-end street. Those who live there make their bellies their gods; belches are their praise; all they can think of is their appetites.

20-21But there's far more to life for us. We're citizens of high heaven! We're waiting the arrival of the Savior, the Master, Jesus Christ, who will transform our earthy bodies into glorious bodies like his own. He'll make us beautiful and whole with the same powerful skill by which he is putting everything as it should be, under and around him.

Philippians 3:12-21

this weekend went by so slow. Not the bad slow. It was packed with prayer and silence and good conversations. Open doors and closed ones. New chapters and twists. Along with some good music and great company. My heart is full. My mind is scattered. My soul is peaceful. Altogether good stuff. I'm breathing grace and peace today... heavy. The day kind of slipped out of my fingertips. Hope you all are doing well.

sleep needed.

[never let go]

much love

merl

1 The Spirit is my light and my salvation..

whom shall I fear?
The Spirit is the stronghold of my life;
of whom shall I be afraid?

² When evildoers assail me
to devour my flesh--
my adversaries and foes--
they shall stumble and fall.

³ Though an army encamp against me,
my heart shall not fear;
though war rise up against me,
yet I will be confident.

⁴ One thing I asked of the Creator,
that will I seek after:
to live in the house of the Creator
all the days of my life,
to behold the beauty of the Creator,
and to inquire in Its temple.

⁵ For the Creator will shelter me
in the day of trouble;
and conceal me under the cover of Its tent;
and set me high upon a rock.

⁶ Now my head is lifted up
above my enemies all around me,
and I will offer in the Spirit's tent
sacrifices with shouts of joy;
I will sing and make melody to my Creator.

⁷ Hear, O Ruler, when I cry aloud,
be gracious to me and answer me!

⁸ "Come," my heart says, "seek your Creator's face!"
Your face, O Spirit, do I seek.

⁹ Do not hide your face from me.
Do not turn your servant away in anger,
you who have been my help.
Do not cast me off, do not forsake me,
O Ruler of my salvation!

¹⁰ If my father and mother forsake me,
the Spirit will take me up.

¹¹ Teach me your way, O Spirit,
and lead me on a level path
because of my enemies.

¹² Do not give me up to the will of my adversaries,
for false witnesses have risen against me,
and they are breathing out violence.

¹³ I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Spirit
in the land of the living.

¹⁴ Wait for the Spirit;
be strong, and let your heart take courage;
wait for the Spirit!

Psalm 27 [word]

This morning I received a lovely phone call from my father... and by lovely I mean not. I love him with my whole heart.. He is my dad, provider, teacher, listener, my headaches when I have them, keeps me straight, and always shows me down the right path... [with the exception of sending me down 285 in Atlanta.. but he has been forgiven] We have these moments where for about 30 min to an hour Satan enters our body and we are not human and say horrible things to each other. That we really don't mean.. I think it is because we spend every single day together and we have such high standards for each other. Why do we always take advantage of the people we love? It never fails there is always a phone call an hour later or an email or a letter... where we apologize and work it all out. Thank goodness for forgiveness and for love and for patience... I don't know what I would do without them. The psalm I posted at the beginning was something I ran across this morning after getting off the phone with my dad... I usually post lyrics but the book psalm is nothing but praise and music and lyrics just with more substance. Something music lacks today.. soul and substance and a voice. So dig deep and find something new today something with substance.

[The walls are beginning to crumble down
our trumpets held tight in our hand
breathing heavy from the journey behind us
and looking forward to the uncharted land]

thoughts today:
I can be better than this
I will be better than this

I can still feel your touch

2 hours and 30 minutes is not enough sleep
nap time will happen today..

tonight despite all the mess
I will be pleasant
I will breathe grace and peace
I will move forward

love unconditionally today
and everyday

merl.

I thought that the world had lost it's sway...

It's so hard sometimes
Then I fell in love with you
Then came you
And you took that away
It's not so difficult
The world is not so difficult
You take away the old
Show me the new

Calling You- Blue October
I don't like the group or the music
but the lyrics kill
I get a gay or suicidal feel from their music
so its not my band of choice
but check them out.. that's just my opinion

This marks day two of being up at the crack of dawn. My dad is out of town so I'm the boss and in charge...eek. "I'm all alone, there's no one here beside me.. My problems have all gone, there's no one to deride me..." lol. I woke up at 6 freaking am to my sisters alarm... about broke the phone in half. Stopped myself, got up and began the waking up process. If you didn't know I am by no means a morning person... The people who wake up all "morning glory" are freaks of nature. I need a good hour of recovery mode. This past Sunday morning I experienced the greatest sunrise.. once in a blue moon I get to be apart of the most beautiful thing ever but most of the time I'm still laid up in bed. My normal routine is wait for everyone to leave the house around 7.. get up and for 30 min I mope around, gather clothes and attempt to clean something. Then I do the shower thing.. the reason behind waiting 30 min came from many mornings of waking up at 7 and getting a cold shower surprise. not fun. The joys of being in a big family. This week I have the lovely responsibility of watering and feeding the dogs... yay. sarcasm. The day is going by pretty fast thus far.. I feel like it should be 8am.

I would add a photo today.. but blogger is being a tard. I am going to lunch in a bit... whoot. Sandwich and koolaid today with my mom. I feel like I'm 3 again..lol. I did it two days ago and we had the greatest time.. talking and laughing. Love her :) Im drawing a lot lately.. ideas are flowing and its refreshing. I'm preparing for the art show and getting some ideas and themes together. Should be pretty cool. Insane thoughts today... all good ones.

Today's websites:
Old Navy
I don't need to spend any money..geez

Cheapo
the boots are my favorite
Sweden has pretty sweet stuff

Thoughts:
Pilot G-2 is my favorite pen
especially for doodling

My desk calender at work is on April
from 2007.. but currently being used
to make notes and draw pictures

"spring break" will be spent alone at home
I'm no longer a care free kid
I am working and taking care of the house
while my parents go to the beach :(

oh well.

grace and peace
merl

Come on girl, yeah..it’s me Jackie Moon....

Don’t gimme that look, that’s right, let’s get sweaty, let’s get real sweaty
I’m talkin’ rain forest sweaty, I’m talkin’ swamp sweaty.
Let’s fill the bathtub full of sweat…alright.

Baby who wants to love me sexy uh?
Baby are you ready to lick me sexy uh uh?
Take off your shoes and suck me sexy

Love Me Sexy- Jackie Moon aka Will Ferrel
If you haven't seen Semi-Pro
go now... seriously funny
not the best of will but it was funny
you will understand why I posted the lyrics
they get stuck in your head for hours

My weekend was magnificent... time well spent. Friday was a different but good... we went out to eat with my parents then headed to the Fish to see Call to Preserve. I liked them. Our plans got all messed up but worked out in the end. Joey and I got to spend some time together so it was good. Saturday I got plenty of sleep and ended up going to hoover early because of some hiccups in my schedule.. Spent the rest of the day with Jo dirt. Went to several stores to blow some gift cards and returned to "the" Sears where he had a break through on what to buy with his gift cards... lol fun stuff. That evening we meet up with Dave and Erin, two very sweet friends of Joey's, had dinner, watched Family Guy:Star Wars and played Mental Floss. Which if you don't know me I am way too competitive for my own good. So playing board games with people who don't know me that well really isn't a good idea... but I refrained from being a complete ass and had a very good time. Erin won.. I came in third. The trivia gets me sometimes... and I got the butt end of the deal, every card was crazy stuff. With the exception of the few I missed out of pure stupidity. All together a great night. Missed church again... went to a meeting. Sunday blew big nasty but got better after the mess. Went to the Iguana Grill, which is becoming my favorite Mexican restaurant, then went to the dollar movie to watch Strange Wilderness. If your gonna see the movie, $1 is all it is worth. Its funny but they waisted a good cast on crap... it had its moments where it was hilarious then the rest was stupid. After that we smoked some crack and headed to see Semi-Pro which owned face compared to the other. It was a great evening spent with a great friend. I love you.

movie theatre fun... :)

grace and peace merl