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Do You Ever Feel Anxious?

June 2, 2013 By Cyndi 5 Comments

I wonder if anyone reading my blog has ever felt anxious? I know I have. I’ve had nights where I wake up and feel an overwhelming sense of fear. It’s in those moments I cry out to God.

The good news is that Jesus is always waiting, always listening and He is the one who can calm our fears. He can carry us in those times. The truth is we all need Jesus to carry us.

St. Augustine said, “our souls are restless until they find their rest in You.”

Philippians 4:7 says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus”

Maybe you’re dealing with something, like divorce, financial troubles, illness, or doubt. Maybe everything is good but you still have fears or anxiety.

He can carry you!

I had heard this song many times, but hadn’t listened to the words. It’s a great reminder of His faithfulness.

Have a blessed Sunday!

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I’m Finally Home!

May 5, 2013 By Cyndi 8 Comments

I’m finally home! If you follow me on twitter or Instagram, you know the last few days my husband and I were in Chicago. I was so excited to try some Chicago pizza, and it did not disappoint! Oh my, it was delicious!

We had a blast and I’ll share more about my trip this week. But as much fun as we had, it was so good to come home. There’s something about coming home! It’s my safe place.

I love my home, but there’s another home I long for. A place I know I belong. A place without mourning, a place without pain and a place without death.

“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Revelation 21:4

I’m gonna wrap my arms around my daddy’s neck
And tell him that I’ve missed him
And tell him all about the man that I became
And hope that it pleased him
There’s so much I wanna say
So much I want you to know

When I finally make it home
When I finally make it home

When I finally make it home
Then I’ll gaze upon the throne of the King
Frozen in my steps
And all the questions that I swore I would ask
Words just won’t come yet
So amazed at what I’ve seen
So much more than this old mind can hold

When I finally make it home
When I finally make it home

And the sweetest sound these ears have yet to hear
The voices of the angels

When I finally make it home
When I finally make it home

Do you ever long for heaven? Do you have a loved one there that you want to wrap your arms around?

Have a blessed Sunday!

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Your Grace Still Amazes Me!

April 28, 2013 By Cyndi 7 Comments

I will always be amazed at God’s grace! Why he chooses to forgive and love me is often more than my heart and mind can comprehend. But He is so faithful!

Lamentations 3:22-23 says, “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

Today, I hope you know and can comprehend the grace that is offered through Christ! Are you amazed at God’s grace?

My faithfull Father, enduring friend
your tender mercy is like a river with no end
it overwhelms me covers my sin
each time i come into your presence I stand in wonder once again

(chorus)
your grace still amazes me
your love is still a mystery
each day i fall on my knees
’cause your grace still amazes me
your grace still amazes me

Oh patient savior, you make me whole
you are the author and the healer of my soul
what can i give you lord what can i say
i know there’s no way to repay you only to offer you my praise

(chorus)
your grace still amazes me
your love is still a mystery
each day i fall on my knees
cause your grace still amazes me
your grace still amazes me

its deeper, its wider, its stronger, its higher
its deeper, its wider, its stronger, its higher
than anything my eyes can see

your grace still amazes me
your love is still a mystery
each day i fall on my kness
cause your grace still amazes me
your grace still amazes me

Have a blessed day!

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God I Need You

April 21, 2013 By Cyndi 11 Comments

Well, this has been a difficult week. Tragedy in Boston and Texas has been all over the news and at times it has been hard to watch.

We live in a fallen world. Evil prevails many times because of our fallen world. I was recently given a bracelet with GINY on it. Those four letters stand for God I Need You.

When life doesn’t make sense, when loved ones die, when evil men use bombs to blow people up, when children are killed while at school, when we suffer with disease, I’m reminded, God I Need You!

This is an older song, but I still love it. In the midst of all the tragedies I still know that my redeemer lives!

Have a blessed Sunday!

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Simply Sunday-If We’ve Ever Needed You

April 13, 2013 By Cyndi 7 Comments

I hope you’ve had a good weekend! Sundays are busy for us but I’m always thankful to be able to go to church and worship. I love being with my church family!

This song by Casting Crowns was recently sung at one of our services. It’s several years old but still relevant today. The song is, If We’ve Ever Needed You. I’m not a pessimist but it just seems to me that our world is going down a dark path.

What has happened to morality? Do we even know what morality is anymore? Morality is defined as knowing the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.

We’ve not only lost morality but our christian values are being attacked. I sometimes worry what our grandson, Colt Allen, will face in his lifetime.