But that's just the thing. God understands who I am better than I do because He understands what He made me to be. He sees the big picture of what my legacy will be. He brought me to this place. Through the valleys and chains, to the hilltops and healing.
Music speaks to me. When I'm driving in my car and feeling rushed or anxious because I'm running late again, or I've got stresses of life on my mind, I say, "I need some Jesus in here!" and turn on a song that will bring my heart back around to Him. Because whatever is happening, Jesus is there. Whatever is pulling on my heart and mind, He is waiting with open arms for me to turn to Him.
So today music spoke to me. I sat down to have a quiet moment of solitude with my notebook and my music. And I prayed. "Lord, speak to me today. Guide me to the message You have for my heart." And He did.
Whatever. Steven Curtis Chapman reminds me that all my carefully laid out plans, that I have presented to God for His approval countless times, are worthless. I lay it all down and say whatever. Lord, take all of me and use me how You know is best, and give me the courage to follow the path You lay out before me.
The Cross Has the Final Word. Newsboys remind me that in all I do and say and believe and stand for, the cross of Christ has the entire message that my life should speak. The honor and power and glory go to Him and Him alone.
Who Am I. Casting Crowns poignantly tells the story of this magnificent grace that cares about me for who I am. I have unimaginable worth in the eyes of my Savior. What He did, He did for me. And He continues to work in my life and bring me through the storms to the peace only He can give.
Flawless. I am not perfect. No one is. MercyMe points to the amazing love that has set me free from my own sin and pain. I have suffered and hurt and bled in this life. But that's not the end of the story. I'm ok. I've made it through. He has brought me through.
Jesus. Chris Tomlin is a poet who can bring the reality of who Christ is right in front of your face so that you can't help but see Him and His glory. Jesus is everything. There's no other way to say it. He's everything and He's everywhere and He's every when too. Every day I need to ponder what His life truly means for my life. He is current and relevant. He is my past and my future. All that I am is in His hands.
The Proof of Your Love. For King and Country reminds me that all of my realization and commitment, all that I lay down at His feet, will be rubbish if I do not move forward in this life with love. A love that reflects Him and His character. He will fill me with that love. The power for that kind of display comes from Him alone, and I am in awe that He would use me, this broken vessel, for His glory.
Beautiful Day. Joy in Him is there for the taking, as Jamie Grace confidently shares. No matter what this life throws my way, the joy and beauty of a life in Jesus cannot be stolen away. His grace and my faith join hands to make each day a gift. I can smile and I can shine, knowing His love wins.
So that's the journey of my heart today. My story continues to unfold, and I'm excited to see where He will take me. As Steven Curtis Chapman says,
"Lord to You and You alone do I belong
And so whatever"