He is My Everything

I'm not one to really get 'down' so to speak. Even with life's struggles, God continually shows himself to me and blesses me in ways that I never could've scripted in my wildest dreams.

How would I have planned life if God had given me a blank book and asked me to write every dream, every desire that I have for myself or my family? Would I have been able to contain the words and pictures to a single volume? I think not.

And yet, God has to be looking at me sometimes and think, "My daughter, I have SO much more planned for you. And it's so much better than anything you could possibly think of." And He smiles. And He waits for my gaze to rest back on Him. And He takes my hand and we move forward once again.

To be honest, I'm in the middle of some struggles. I know God has a plan. I absolutely know it! And no matter the 'circumstances', I see God everywhere I look. In huge ways!

Being a Christian woman is the most interesting life possible. I have to say that I find JOY everyday. When life doesn't go according to my plan (which of course is always happy, pain free, conflict free, sickness free....you get the picture), I can honestly be filled with JOY.

And it isn't fake either. Most people in my life would have no idea that I struggle at times. But it isn't fake, it's because my eyes are set on Jesus and He's everything to me. He's so much more than Savior. He's my Peace, Joy & Righteousness here on earth! And I am so blessed! It's because of where I am focused and whom I am focused on.

Some people think Christians are fake and phony. That simply isn't true of a follower of Christ....one who is in relationship with Jesus and not just a part of 'religion'. It doesn't mean that my life is perfect or without struggles. But I have the perfect Father to see me through. Who allows me to find JOY amidst the difficult things of life. Who brings peace to the situation. It means I don't have all the answers....but I know who does.

I am not, but I know "I AM".....

Where are you looking today?

A song that's had a lot of Christian radio play is Matthew West's "You Are Everything," but it's more than a great song. It's really a great testimony. The words are:

I’m the one with two left feet
Standing on a lonely street I can’t even walk a straight line
And every time you look at me I’m spinning like an autumn leaf
Bound to hit bottom sometime
Where would I be without someone to save me
Someone who won’t let me fall

You are everything that I live for
Everything that I can’t believe is happening
You’re standing right in front of me
With arms wide open
All I know is
Every day is filled with hope
'Cause You are everything that I believe for
And I can’t help but breathe you in
Breathe again
Feeling all this life within
Every single beat of my heart

I’m the one with big mistakes
Big regrets and bigger breaks
Than I'd ever care to confess
Oh but, You’re the one who looks at me
And sees what I was meant to be
More than just a beautiful mess

Where would I be without someone to save me
Someone who won’t let me fall

You are everything that I live for
Everything that I can’t believe is happening
You’re standing right in front of me
With arms wide open
All I know is
Every day is filled with hope
'Cause You are everything that I believe for
And I can’t help but breathe you in
Breathe again
Feeling all this life within
Every single beat of my heart

You’re everything good in my life
Everything honest and true
And all of those stars hanging up in the sky
Could never shine brighter than You

You are everything that I live for
Everything that I can’t believe is happening
You’re standing right in front of me
With arms wide open
All I know is
Every day is filled with hope
'Cause You are everything that I believe for
And I can’t help but breathe you in
Breathe again
Feeling all this life within
Every single beat of my heart
You are
Oh You are
Jesus, You are
You are everything

You can listen to it on his myspace: http://www.myspace.com/matthewwest