I'm Not Alone

Psalm 62

1 My soul finds rest in God alone;
my salvation comes from him.

2 He alone is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.

I hope everyone's Sunday is going well. I am in a better frame of mind today, due largely in part to the fact that my church is awesome. We had a great service today, and our Sunday school class was equally uplifting. I feel a little bit better and have been reassured that all will be well if I just leave it up to Jesus and stop trying to make it be all about me. Humility is not my strong suit, and neither is patience...I just can't seem to let go of control of situations and ask for help when I need it. I think I'm a big girl and can do it all by myself. But I am always shown that it's not about me, my control, or my way at all...it's His way, His will, that will (and should) be done. I am making a conscious effort to let Him be in control and not be so caught up in trying to do it all alone. I'm NOT alone, no matter how lonely I might feel.

J.P.' s Sunday school teacher (Crystal Slade) sang a beautiful song at church today. It's called "You're Not Alone" and it was perfect timing for me to hear it and truly listen to what the words say. Here are the lyrics in case you don't know the song (it's by Meredith Andrews):

I search for love
When the night came and it closed in
I was alone
but you found me where I was hiding
and though I'll never ever be the same
It was the sweetest voice that called my name
singing

You're not alone
For I am here
let me wipe away every fear
My love I've never left your side
I have seen you through the darkest night
and I'm the one that's loved you all your life
All of your life

You cry yourself to sleep
cause the hurt is real
and the pain cuts deep
All hope seems lost
With heartache your closest friend
and everyone else long gone

You've had to face the music on your own
but there is a sweeter song that calls you home
**sayin'

You're not alone
For I am here
let me wipe away your every tear
My love I've never left your side
I have seen you through the darkest nights
And I'm the one that's love you all your life
All your life

Faithful and true... Forever
For my love will carry you....

You're not alone
for I... I am here
let me wipe away every fear... Oh yeah
My love I've never left your side
I have seen you through your darkest nights
Your darkest nights
And I'm the one that's loved you all your life
All of your life

It's amazing how He reveals Himself to us every day if we just take the time to look around, pay attention, and listen.

The pictures I posted today are some old favorites of mine, taken in various locations around here and Dallas. The wooden cross, however, was found on the roadside near Fort Davis, TX on vacation last year, as well as the cowboy. I love to search for beauty in the everyday, and to see things that others might overlook. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed taking them.

Have a great rest of the day...see you tomorrow! :)