rediscovering eden
Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth
Would care to know my name
Would care to feel my hurt
Who am I, that the bright and morning Star
Would choose to light the way
For my ever wandering heart
Not because of who I am
But because of what You've done
Not because of what I've done
But because of who You are
I am a flower quickly fading
Here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean
A vapor in the wind
Still You hear me when I'm calling
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling
And You've told me who I am
I am Yours, I am Yours
Who Am I, that the eyes that see my sin
Would look on me with love
and watch me rise again
Who Am I, that the voice that calmed the sea
Would call out through the rain
And calm the storm in me
Whom shall I fear
Whom shall I fear
I am Yours
testimonies
Monday, April 14, 2008
-9:06 AM
Speechless. Anne sent me the URL for this to prepare guitar for FOTL today. As I was listening to it, I realised that it's really really meant for me.
Yesterday night due to frustration and pressure with problems that suddenly appeared and all that, I was really overwhelmed. Actually it wasn't much to do with those things, they're small problems and easily solved. Let's just say it was the last straw. I got on my knees and started bawling. Seriously. Okay I do admit that at that point in time I was whining to God, again. Just that this time, my parents heard and they opened the door.
I was pretty embarrassed, honestly. I didn't really want them to know I was THAT stressed because usually I manage my stress and I try not to appear stressed (though it shows when I blow too often or not bother to dress up.) Anyway, yea, it helped talking to them la. I realised that aren't as results-obsessed as I thought they were. And I also realised that they didn't really mind me studying a day before the exam, as long as it's done and sufficiently prepared. They didn't seem to mind that I was terribly disorganised either. You know what, that makes my life so much easier.
About my walk with God (I think one of the reasons of my stress), my parents told me something I never realised. Stress, anxiety, anger all that, these feelings don't come from God. My parents told me that it's not true that I'm not hungry for God, if I'm unhappy over my walk with God. Rather, it's a lie of the enemy, among many other lies the devil has deceived me with. Through the conversation I was also reminded that my faith in God cannot be based on my emotions. It's not like "If I don't feel you there, then I don't trust you."
After the whole conversation, it was 1am + but you know what? I was SO at peace. It's amazing how God works. I'm gonna share with the Levites at FOTL today.
I'm gonna place my absolute trust in the Lord and surrender to Him.
I'm giving you my heart, and all that is within
I lay it all down for the sake of you my King
I'm giving you my dreams, I'm laying down my rights
I'm giving up my pride for the promise of new life
And I surrender all to you, all to you
And I surrender all to you, all to you
I'm singing You this song, I'm waiting at the cross
And all the world holds dear, I count it all as loss
For the sake of knowing You for the glory of Your name
To know the lasting joy, even sharing in Your pain