She's in Love

Read these lyrics for "She's in Love" by According to John in a book by Leslie Ludy...not too crazy about the song, but love the idea.

What a beautiful smile, a radiant girl.
Fell in love first time I saw her; she stays on my mind.
I'd give anything to know everything about her.

There's light in her eyes, and I know it's all for Him.
She carries on and on, like He was her best friend.

She's in love, it's not hard to see,
But I would like to believe it was with me.
Someone got a hold of her heart,
And He won't let go,
And I know- she's in love.

She looks to the sky when she talks about Him,
She believes He hung the moon.  Said He had to go away,
She waits for His return, says He's coming for her soon.

How can this be fair?
This guy can walk on water,
Don't guess I've got a prayer,
He's written love letters to reach her.

She worships the ground He walks on,
She just smiles when she says His name.
It's a match made in heaven,
I can't compete with the King of Kings.

(Now that's love : )

You make me smile like the sun : )

Don't know if you've heard Uncle Kracker's recent release called Smile, but it is one of those songs that you just can't get out of your head once it's there.  And I don't mind one bit.  Check it out here.  It will for sure keep that smile going allll day long.

Music Lovers Beware...New Addiction Possible : )

If you've read my blog, you know I love music.  Every so often, I put my favorite song up or talk about a song that has impacted me in one way or another.  Well, you see, there is a new little website that is probably the best thing ever created for people like me!

Allow me to introduce:  Pandora.  You simply type in an artist, song, genre, etc. of what you would like to listen to and voila!  It pulls up not only what you requested, but also related items.  Like today, I felt like listening to Frank Sinatra while I'm studying (okay...wow, I know I'm a weird college student- don't mention it. lol).  I typed in Frank Sinatra and it automatically built a playlist containing not only his songs, but music that has the same sound (Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, and Dean Martin to name a few).

Start tapping your toes and be prepared to enjoy!  If you like the song it generates, give it a thumbs up.  If you don't like it, give a thumbs down.  If you want, you can skip the songs by clicking "I'm tired of this song."  Really, the website is super user friendly.  And if you find a new favorite, all you have to do is click on the Menu and "Buy" to take you right to Itunes for download.  How cool is that?! 

Well, at least I'm amused.  Haha.  Hope you day is going splendid, as mine is.  And, as I was reminded a few songs ago, don't forget "What a Wonderful World" it is.  Pandora away : )

My Brightness

The theme song for my life right now (since I love music so much and new songs will probably change my mind : )...check it out HERE!

Accepted and Loved

WOW…the Charlie Hall concert was amazing! His musical style is so refreshing and different. His message of the night focused on coming to God, just as we are- broken, sinful, burnt out, disheveled, whatever it is- and resting in Him. Charlie said that the great thing about God is that we can let our guard down and take off our masks…we can just be us, accepted and loved by the Almighty One. He reminded me that even when the world around me is shifting and things feel like they aren't how they should be, if we sing or say the truths God has spoken to us, everything kind of lines up again. It's so true. When life gets crazy or a certain situation doesn't go our way, we have two options: sit around and throw a pity party or lean on Christ, knowing that "He works all things together for the good of those that love Him."

The part that spoke to me the most was probably the chorus from "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus." Not a new song, by any means, but…what a reminder! If we just keep looking at Him, "the things of this world will grow strangely dim." The things that once mattered, don't anymore. The shame and guilt? Gone. The economy? We're not worried. As long as we're looking to Him, it's all good. I needed to hear that.

"Whatever your goals, whatever your dreams are- that is Christ moving through you. He's helping you." What he said reminded me of my last post. The goals I'm striving towards, the dreams that have been planted in my heart- if they are God's will for my life, then I should pursue them with excellence, knowing that He will do whatever He needs to do in me and through me. I must keep Him first, nonetheless, but it's not bad to strive towards career or college goals.

So, it was a great night. I worshipped and adored. Learned and listened. Sang truth and received it. Not to mention, the night was topped off with dinner and dessert downtown at Mango's with my Dad and Mr. Steve. I was pleasantly surprised when I heard around 3:00 that they were headed down for the concert, and to see me, of course!

It's a beautiful thing when God realigns my heart with His. The road becomes a little clearer, and my heart a whole lot lighter. Knowing that I am loved and accepted by my God…that never gets old!