The Red Sea:
Average Width: ~ 280 km (174.0 mi)
Average Depth: ~ 490 m (1,607.6 ft)
Maximum Depth: ~2,211 m (7,253.9 ft)
and the Israelites crossed this on dry ground. just think about that.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
i feel at such a stand still at the moment. like life is just stuck, going by, but there are no readily open doors awaiting me, even though i may be knocking on several of them.
i focus a lot on the grace and love of God and oftentimes i am moved to tears because of this.
and within the same moment i could be utterly appalled at the thoughts that can cross my mind and the things that i have done that deserve such punishment, and rejection of being called His child, and yet, He chose me, His precious daughter, and not only that, continues to choose me and sing over me His love.
i am feeling so dull, just in a hard place, hard phase, hard stage. i doubt Him too much, yet He has never once failed me.
i focus a lot on the grace and love of God and oftentimes i am moved to tears because of this.
and within the same moment i could be utterly appalled at the thoughts that can cross my mind and the things that i have done that deserve such punishment, and rejection of being called His child, and yet, He chose me, His precious daughter, and not only that, continues to choose me and sing over me His love.
i am feeling so dull, just in a hard place, hard phase, hard stage. i doubt Him too much, yet He has never once failed me.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
i prostrate myself before You
laying all of me at Your feet
i am so overwhelmed by Your love
astronomical grace blots out my stains
radical mercy repels my shame
You are my constant
unchanging, unfailing love
only found in You
You are my constant
when nothing else stands
something that God has really been showing me over and over and over again is how much He loves me and how i really honestly have no way to comprehend how much that is. there is way to measure the depth, the width, the height of how much He loves me, or any one of us for that matter. He is so beyond us.
laying all of me at Your feet
i am so overwhelmed by Your love
astronomical grace blots out my stains
radical mercy repels my shame
You are my constant
unchanging, unfailing love
only found in You
You are my constant
when nothing else stands
something that God has really been showing me over and over and over again is how much He loves me and how i really honestly have no way to comprehend how much that is. there is way to measure the depth, the width, the height of how much He loves me, or any one of us for that matter. He is so beyond us.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Silliness
I say some of the most retarded things sometimes like:
"give me gas"
"it is ridiculous how many people have to take dumps today!"
in response to my brother asking "where did you park my truck?" I say "in the bank"
"overslepted" - yep definitely not a word!
Have you ever realized at some point while you were driving that you didn't know what you were listening to...because you were so deep in thought...yet what was I thinking so intently about?
Another thing...have you ever accidentally poured conditioner in your hand in the shower and then had to wash your hair with one hand all the while holding the conditioner in your other hand thinking how silly you are when you know that the shampoo container is always on the left it's not like that changed...so why?
"give me gas"
"it is ridiculous how many people have to take dumps today!"
in response to my brother asking "where did you park my truck?" I say "in the bank"
"overslepted" - yep definitely not a word!
Have you ever realized at some point while you were driving that you didn't know what you were listening to...because you were so deep in thought...yet what was I thinking so intently about?
Another thing...have you ever accidentally poured conditioner in your hand in the shower and then had to wash your hair with one hand all the while holding the conditioner in your other hand thinking how silly you are when you know that the shampoo container is always on the left it's not like that changed...so why?
Friday, May 14, 2010
overwhelmed
i am a mere mortal, so minute in such an enormous universe of overwhelming magnitude, who is a precious child and cherished object of affection by Himself; my Lord, my Saviour, my Shepherd, my Creator. Oh, how He loves us!
i love the words to this song:
He is jealous for me, Loves like a hurricane, I am a tree,
Bending beneath the weight of his wind and mercy.
When all of a sudden, I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory,
And I realize just how beautiful You are,
And how great Your affections are for me.
And oh, how He loves us oh,
Oh how He loves us,
How He loves us all
He loves us,
Oh how He loves us,
Oh how He loves us,
Oh how He loves.
And we are His portion and He is our prize,
Drawn to redemption by the grace in His eyes,
If His grace is an ocean, we’re all sinking.
And heaven meets earth like an unforeseen kiss,
And my heart turns violently inside of my chest,
I don’t have time to maintain these regrets,
When I think about, the way…
That He loves us,
Oh how He loves us,
Oh how He loves us,
Oh how He loves.
Yeah, He loves us,
Oh how He loves us,
Oh how He loves us,
Oh how He loves.
Yeah, He loves us,
Oh how He loves us,
Oh how He loves us,
Oh how He loves.
there are just sometimes when i stop and think about his love and how great it is for me that in my human mind there is no possible way to fathom it. since i dont think anyone reads my blog, i will be honest and not hold anything back. i dont understand that kind of love, for such a wretch that i am, and how sometimes i can be so critical or judgmental or insensitive or uncompassionate towards others who so desperately need that kind of love, even just a piece so that they can be pointed towards the Almighty who bestows that upon us, yet i'm afraid i fail. daily.
i've really been struggling figuring out how to live back in my hometown again. i guess partly because the last time i lived here i had my whole family here with me, and now so much has changed, and not a single sibling lives close by. and on top of all that, my dad has a girlfriend who he is always leaving to go see, and my mom has a boyfriend that she is with constantly, my youngest brother is married and lives in hawaii, and my middle brother is planning on proposing here in the next couple of weeks, and my sister has a boyfriend who she brought home last week... these aren't the reasons i want someone, and i'm not even desperately wanting someone, i mean i do, i dont know if that makes sense, i have been single for over two years, and i've loved it, and i love being single, but a huge parts of me desires to be married and maybe (only maybe) a little more settled down, but i just don't think that that is really me, i want to travel, and do missionary work and teach, and learn and do so many things, not that i dont want to get married, but i just want to do so many things, so i need someone who wants to do those same things, but i dont know where i am going to find that... and really, i think i just hate being the third wheel, not that i can't be, or whatever, i can, i just think that when i am with a sibling and their significant other i feel like they just forget that i am there with them, and i have to snap them back into reality. i guess one of the greatest things is the fact that i want kids, i want to have kids, i want to adopt kids, and i want to love on them and teach them and play with them, and yet, the thought also kind of terrifies me. i think it's so awful that there are so many babies aborted - which sidenote that's an awful word, but doesn't fit quite well enough - so back to what i was saying - so many babies murdered, slaughtered on a daily basis, and so many babies born into bad homes, and here there are so so sooo many awesome women desiring, and not just an "i'd like to have children" kind of desire, i mean a "gut-wrenching-heart-breaking desire" to raise Godly wonderful children, and i know there have to be some men out there who desire the same things, but where are they? i am sure they are wondering where all the Godly women are??? right? during the time i spent in Costa Rica i was praying for children, my children, and then i realized how incredibly important it is to have an amazing Godly husband to be an amazing Godly father, so i have been praying, and will continue to do so, because as much as i want children, i need a man first, and a Godly one at that.
i love the words to this song:
He is jealous for me, Loves like a hurricane, I am a tree,
Bending beneath the weight of his wind and mercy.
When all of a sudden, I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory,
And I realize just how beautiful You are,
And how great Your affections are for me.
And oh, how He loves us oh,
Oh how He loves us,
How He loves us all
He loves us,
Oh how He loves us,
Oh how He loves us,
Oh how He loves.
And we are His portion and He is our prize,
Drawn to redemption by the grace in His eyes,
If His grace is an ocean, we’re all sinking.
And heaven meets earth like an unforeseen kiss,
And my heart turns violently inside of my chest,
I don’t have time to maintain these regrets,
When I think about, the way…
That He loves us,
Oh how He loves us,
Oh how He loves us,
Oh how He loves.
Yeah, He loves us,
Oh how He loves us,
Oh how He loves us,
Oh how He loves.
Yeah, He loves us,
Oh how He loves us,
Oh how He loves us,
Oh how He loves.
there are just sometimes when i stop and think about his love and how great it is for me that in my human mind there is no possible way to fathom it. since i dont think anyone reads my blog, i will be honest and not hold anything back. i dont understand that kind of love, for such a wretch that i am, and how sometimes i can be so critical or judgmental or insensitive or uncompassionate towards others who so desperately need that kind of love, even just a piece so that they can be pointed towards the Almighty who bestows that upon us, yet i'm afraid i fail. daily.
i've really been struggling figuring out how to live back in my hometown again. i guess partly because the last time i lived here i had my whole family here with me, and now so much has changed, and not a single sibling lives close by. and on top of all that, my dad has a girlfriend who he is always leaving to go see, and my mom has a boyfriend that she is with constantly, my youngest brother is married and lives in hawaii, and my middle brother is planning on proposing here in the next couple of weeks, and my sister has a boyfriend who she brought home last week... these aren't the reasons i want someone, and i'm not even desperately wanting someone, i mean i do, i dont know if that makes sense, i have been single for over two years, and i've loved it, and i love being single, but a huge parts of me desires to be married and maybe (only maybe) a little more settled down, but i just don't think that that is really me, i want to travel, and do missionary work and teach, and learn and do so many things, not that i dont want to get married, but i just want to do so many things, so i need someone who wants to do those same things, but i dont know where i am going to find that... and really, i think i just hate being the third wheel, not that i can't be, or whatever, i can, i just think that when i am with a sibling and their significant other i feel like they just forget that i am there with them, and i have to snap them back into reality. i guess one of the greatest things is the fact that i want kids, i want to have kids, i want to adopt kids, and i want to love on them and teach them and play with them, and yet, the thought also kind of terrifies me. i think it's so awful that there are so many babies aborted - which sidenote that's an awful word, but doesn't fit quite well enough - so back to what i was saying - so many babies murdered, slaughtered on a daily basis, and so many babies born into bad homes, and here there are so so sooo many awesome women desiring, and not just an "i'd like to have children" kind of desire, i mean a "gut-wrenching-heart-breaking desire" to raise Godly wonderful children, and i know there have to be some men out there who desire the same things, but where are they? i am sure they are wondering where all the Godly women are??? right? during the time i spent in Costa Rica i was praying for children, my children, and then i realized how incredibly important it is to have an amazing Godly husband to be an amazing Godly father, so i have been praying, and will continue to do so, because as much as i want children, i need a man first, and a Godly one at that.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
my thoughts
so this blog is partially to explain a little more as to why the quotes and verses and songs that have been themes for the past few months...entonces
"From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live." -Acts 17.26
this verse means a lot to me because God had planned that I was born and raised in Texas, and here in Costa Rica, learning Spanish i really want to have already learned it growing up, but God planned that i grew up in a state where i heard it occasionally at least and i think because of this i have a good background.
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." -Hebrews 13.8
this verse is one of my favorites and something that i lean on all the time, because no matter how i am feeling, when the enemy, the world or my flesh, or they are all working together to discourage me, i know that my Savior never changes and that His love will never fail me. no importa que mis emociones cambian todo del tiempo, i know that this is true: Jesus never changes!
"Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ." -Galatians 1.10
this one just speaks for itself, and is so incredibly convicting.
"Take my Life and Let it be Consecrated Lord to Thee"
Take my life and let it be consecrated Lord, to thee.
Take my moments and my days, let them flow in ceaseless praise.
Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of thy love.
Take my feet and let them be swift and beautiful for thee.
Take my voice and let me sing always, only for my king.
Take my lips and let them be filled with messages from thee.
Take my silver and my gold not a might would I withhold.
Take my intellect and use every power as you choose.
::Chorus::
Here am I, all of me.
Take my life, it's all for thee.
Take my will and make it Thine it shall be no longer mine.
Take my heart it is thine own; it shall be thy royal throne.
Take my love, my Lord I pour at your feet its treasure store
Take myself and I will be ever, only all for thee,
Take myself and I will be ever, only all for thee.
Here am I, All of me.
Take my life, It's all for thee.
this song i just feel resonates with my heart every time i hear it, because i want that every moment of every day for the rest of my life to be completely abandoned to Him, all of me.
"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." -Psalm 139.14
i love reading this entire chapter on my birthday, it makes it that much more special for me.
and the rest of this blog will just be random thoughts, i guess.
i hate this crazy mix of emotions that i have right now of how i so really want to leave because i want to see my family and friends, but i dont want to leave because i love costa rica and i love learning Spanish, and i love the more simple life than the US
"From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live." -Acts 17.26
this verse means a lot to me because God had planned that I was born and raised in Texas, and here in Costa Rica, learning Spanish i really want to have already learned it growing up, but God planned that i grew up in a state where i heard it occasionally at least and i think because of this i have a good background.
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." -Hebrews 13.8
this verse is one of my favorites and something that i lean on all the time, because no matter how i am feeling, when the enemy, the world or my flesh, or they are all working together to discourage me, i know that my Savior never changes and that His love will never fail me. no importa que mis emociones cambian todo del tiempo, i know that this is true: Jesus never changes!
"Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ." -Galatians 1.10
this one just speaks for itself, and is so incredibly convicting.
"Take my Life and Let it be Consecrated Lord to Thee"
Take my life and let it be consecrated Lord, to thee.
Take my moments and my days, let them flow in ceaseless praise.
Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of thy love.
Take my feet and let them be swift and beautiful for thee.
Take my voice and let me sing always, only for my king.
Take my lips and let them be filled with messages from thee.
Take my silver and my gold not a might would I withhold.
Take my intellect and use every power as you choose.
::Chorus::
Here am I, all of me.
Take my life, it's all for thee.
Take my will and make it Thine it shall be no longer mine.
Take my heart it is thine own; it shall be thy royal throne.
Take my love, my Lord I pour at your feet its treasure store
Take myself and I will be ever, only all for thee,
Take myself and I will be ever, only all for thee.
Here am I, All of me.
Take my life, It's all for thee.
this song i just feel resonates with my heart every time i hear it, because i want that every moment of every day for the rest of my life to be completely abandoned to Him, all of me.
"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." -Psalm 139.14
i love reading this entire chapter on my birthday, it makes it that much more special for me.
and the rest of this blog will just be random thoughts, i guess.
i hate this crazy mix of emotions that i have right now of how i so really want to leave because i want to see my family and friends, but i dont want to leave because i love costa rica and i love learning Spanish, and i love the more simple life than the US
Friday, April 2, 2010
favorite holiday with a beautiful song
really appropriate for Easter! He is alive!
Come close listen to the story
About a love more faithful than the morning
The Father gave His only Son just to save us
The earth was shaking in the dark
All creation felt the Fathers Broken Heart
Tears were filling Heaven's Eyes
The day that True Love died, the day that True Love died
When blood and water hit the ground
Walls we couldn't move came crashing down
We were free and made alive
The day that True Love died, The day that True Love died
Search your heart you know you can't deny it
Come on, lose your life just so you can find it
The Father gave His only Son just to save us
The Earth was shaking in the dark
All creation felt The Fathers broken heart
Tears were filling Heaven's Eyes
The day that True Love died, the day that True Love died
When blood and water hit the ground
Walls we couldn't move came crashing down
We were free and made alive
The day that True Love died, The day that True Love died
(on the CD he says: IT DOESNT END THERE!)
Now, Jesus is alive
Jesus is alive
Jesus is alive
Jesus is alive
Jesus is alive
Oh, He is alive
He rose again
When blood and water hit the ground
Walls we couldn't move came crashing down
We were free and made alive
The day that True Love died, The day that True Love died
Come close listen to the story
Come close listen to the story
About a love more faithful than the morning
The Father gave His only Son just to save us
The earth was shaking in the dark
All creation felt the Fathers Broken Heart
Tears were filling Heaven's Eyes
The day that True Love died, the day that True Love died
When blood and water hit the ground
Walls we couldn't move came crashing down
We were free and made alive
The day that True Love died, The day that True Love died
Search your heart you know you can't deny it
Come on, lose your life just so you can find it
The Father gave His only Son just to save us
The Earth was shaking in the dark
All creation felt The Fathers broken heart
Tears were filling Heaven's Eyes
The day that True Love died, the day that True Love died
When blood and water hit the ground
Walls we couldn't move came crashing down
We were free and made alive
The day that True Love died, The day that True Love died
(on the CD he says: IT DOESNT END THERE!)
Now, Jesus is alive
Jesus is alive
Jesus is alive
Jesus is alive
Jesus is alive
Oh, He is alive
He rose again
When blood and water hit the ground
Walls we couldn't move came crashing down
We were free and made alive
The day that True Love died, The day that True Love died
Come close listen to the story
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