on repeat...

The last few months have brought a blizzard of events -
life happenings that weigh heavy on the heart and spirit -
seemingly relentless and bottomless...
to the point that I am tempted to unplug the phone,
lock the doors,
and stay in my bed.
For a while...
a long while.

I know my writings over the past couple months have been birthed out of the shadows of what I am going through,
and I am grateful for those who have journeyed thru with me.
I wish I could write something a little more “cheery” (I hate being a downer)
but the things that have found their way from my thoughts
to the meager scribblings you may have the opportunity to read
is raw.
real.
honest.
And part of the process of healing
and growing
that I am experiencing.
We have seasons to paint the roses
and seasons to paint the storm clouds.
Both are balancers of life.

And in this life, every once in a while I will get what I call a “season song”...
a tune that I just have to listen to over and over
either because its extremely catchy and well written,
or because it deeply connects with something I am going through.

Last nite I crawled into my bed
plugged myself into my ipod
and put this song on repeat...

Everyone needs compassion
Love that’s never failing
Let mercy fall on me
Everyone needs forgiveness
The kindness of a Saviour
The hope of nations

Saviour
He can move the mountains
My God is mighty to save
He is mighty to save
Forever
Author of salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave

So take me as You find me
All my fears and failures
Fill my life again
I give my life to follow
Everything I believe in
Now I surrender

Shine Your light and let the whole world see
We’re singing
For the glory of the risen King

Right now I am standing encircled by a looming mountain range,
needing to be reminded that I believe in a God that is Mighty to Save.
That He will move the mountains.
That He will fill my life again...

May we continue to have the strength to sing...
and to shine...