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To say this year was difficult is an understatement.
I wrestled with a slew of old and familiar struggles and often questioned the value of my faith when persistence in seeking peace and strength in God seemed fruitless over the years. At the same time, God revealed to me sins that I thought I never struggled with, until they surfaced their ugly heads and roared through my words and my actions.
But amidst this battering of my faith, God constantly reminded of His goodness. Not just in one way, or two ways, but in every single way imaginable and unimaginable, God is good. And to those whom God’s grace has extended and will extend, we are truly blessed people.
So this song serves as my cry in times of suffering, my constant reminder to myself and anyone else who is as forgetful as I am (I would hope not haha) of His faithfulness, and my fuel to endure in the name of Christ because there is a reward greater than all the earth waiting for those who love and believe in Him.
The song is titled You Are Good
LORD You are good
LORD You are good
Now and forever
LORD You are good
From the depths of my doubt
To the highest of praise
When my heart bursts with love
While wrestling in faith
From the storm to it’s calm
Til the night breaks to dawn
I know, LORD You are good
Your grace is enough
Your grace is enough
In every season
Your grace is enough
Your love is endless
Your love is endless
My sin runs deep
But Your love is endless
Haggai
For anyone who still has finals and may feel overwhelmed or distraught, I encourage you to read Haggai.
It’s only 2 chapters long, not a heavy read, but firm rebuke from the LORD that brings us to inspect our hearts and priorities.
Today was nearly the first day in two weeks that I had not seen the sun rise…and after getting 9 hours of sleep last night it was shocking to see how much more attentive I was in reading the Word today.
There is nothing good about that last sentence haha.
In pursuit of trying to do well this semester, and frequently sacrificing time in the Word or in prayer to bury my face in notes or textbooks, I’ve been constantly humbled by not nearly getting the grades I wanted and grieving that wasted time I could have spent with the LORD.
And yet, through finals, I persisted in the pursuit of things of this world. I concerned myself with constructing a gaudy and decorated house of wants instead of building upon the foundation of the LORD which satisfies my every need.
So for anybody who reads this, I implore you to come before the LORD even when you feel like spending a mere 30 minutes from your studying will kill you: that is the plague of a Cornell mindset, and we all suffer from it. Our faith is so small, which is why we need God to strengthen us and to help us trust in Him when we face the illusory giants of this world.
Are you going to "The Beatles: The Lost Concert" movie premier in a few weeks?
Anonymous
Ill that he blesses is our good,
And unbless’d good is ill;
And all is right that seems most wrong,
If it be his sweet will.
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Frederick William Faber, “The Will of God”, lines 53-56 (via eugenekwon)
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The compassion of God
“How can I give you up, O Ephraim?
How can I hand you over, O Israel?
How can I make you like Admah?
How can I treat you like Zeboiim
My heart recoils within me;
My compassion grows warm and tender.
I will not execute my burning anger; I will not again destroy Ephraim;
For I am God and not a man,
the Holy One in your midst,
and I will not come in wrath.”
(Hosea 11:8-9)
For sinners like us, His heart burns. We are loved by an amazing God.
Lyrics
We could have tongues of angels
We could move mountains with our faith
We could give everything away
but if we don’t have love, we’re left with nothing
People of God, rise up, rise up and shine God’s love
We are the light of the world…
-People of God by Gungor-
I don’t need a tragedy to break my solid ground
I don’t need a fire sent to burn what good I’ve found
I’m losing touch
I’m desperate
I need a miracle, a miracle
- Psalm by The Reign of Kindo-
There’s no silver or gold, and no treasure untold
That could take me away from your love
Neither love of myself or of anyone else will do
Letting go of my pride, I lay down my desires
Just to worship in Spirit and Truth
More than all of my dreams, more than fame I will seek Your face
Now all I am, I lay at your feet
I’m humbled by the wonder of Your majesty
One thing I know, I find all I need
In Your unending love, in Your unending love
- Unending Love by Hillsong United-
Writing lyrics is tough hahaha
