set in motion

12 hours.

Typically, besides the Bible and God himself, the musical talents of others seems to touch my heart quite a lot. A song that I've meditated on for quite a while is one called "My Sweet Escape" by Run Kid Run.

This week has been somewhat trying--what with the excitement of Josiah Project beginning and the craziness that organizing all the details entails. God is good, and I'm learning to be patient and wait on the Lord. I'm so excited for the things He has. Tomorrow I travel to Ambridge, PA to start with Rock the World and the Josiah Project--a journey that God has been planning for a long time.

I find myself sometimes wondering (even though I already know the answer, but somehow can't wrap my mind around the idea) how God knew exactly what I was going to do, or what kind of opportunities He would put in front of me just to see the joy on my face when I understand how amazing His plan really is. Who would have thought that this is where I would be today? I know 4 years ago, as a mere sophomore out of high school, I wasn't even sure what I wanted to do with my life; additionally, I was pretty positive my eyes were DEFINITELY not focused where they are now. I'm amazed.

This life is short, a spec in the dunes of time. But let's be honest, who wouldn't want to spend it the way God planned it? After the past couple of months of learning and leaning on the Lord, I don't know that I could have it any other way. I'm definitely ill-qualified to be the ultimate planner of my own life. Thanks for putting it all together in ways I couldn't fathom, father. You are so wonderful. I live to praise your goodness forever.

Give Him the glory for He is GOOOOOD!

Take a looksie--

this is it, confidence is all i need
this is how you're going to save me from myself
from all that fails
i see you and me and everything in between
and i know i'm wrong but you long to
fuel the fire beneath these tired bones

as i dance this road back to you
a place of sweet escape i fell into
my everything will always sing your glory

progress, i confess is way overdue
i've been caught up in the things that i've held onto
for too long i've been alone
i'm stronger every step i take

back to you
run back to you
a place of sweet escape i fell into

a familiar taste you have made inside this refuge i can't create
all back to you
a place of sweet escape, i fell into your glory, your glory

sing hallelujah, i'll forever sing to lift you up
sing hallelujah, i'll forever sing to lift you up
you are my king
you are my king

matthew: 19:13-15