It's been quite a week since I got home from Houston/San Antonio. I heard a message at church that I don't ever want to forget. Since this is my journal/blog and it has been lingering all week long, I decided to share it today, this Thankful Thursday.
I Don't Want To Go
by Avalon
You changed my world,
When you came to me,
You drove a passion,
In my soul down deep.
Lord, to follow you in everything,
I don't want to go somewhere,
If I know that your not there,
Cause I know that me without you, Is a lie.
I don't want to walk that road,
Be a million miles from home,
Cause my heart needs to be,
Where you are,
So I don't want to go.
So come whatever,
I'll stick with you,
I'll walk, you lead me,
Call me crazy or a fool.
For forever I promise you that:
Without your touch,
Without your love,
Filling me like an ocean,
For your grace is enough,
Enough for me,
To never want to go somewhere,
If I know that your not there.
Considering God's Presence in my life this week I thought I put God in a box, but in reality He was with me all of the time. I was more aware of Him in the good times and the bad. He was with me on the plane coming home and I thanked Him for bringing me home safely (and right on schedule). He was with me when my husband greeted me in the garage and told me he missed me! He was with me when I drove to work through the construction traffic when I was stressed out because I was almost late. He was with me when I shuffled through the pictures of my trip and I thanked Him for the opportunity to meet so many of you. He was with me when we celebrated my son's birthday on Tuesday and I thanked Him for allowing me to be John's mother. He was with me when I discussed "The Shack" with a friend I didn't think had even heard of the book, let alone bought it for my son. He was with me when I did a video chat with Meghan in New York and I thanked Him for the intelligence he gave His people and for the technology to make it possible to see my daughter's sweet face and hear her voice through this computer screen. He was with me when I bought some new sheets and I thanked Him for the money to buy them to make our bed cozy! He was with me when I cleaned all of my patient's teeth and I thanked Him for giving me a job I still enjoy after 24 years! He was with me when I was upset with my husband for disappointing me about something stupid. He was with me when I held my friend's new grandchildren (twins) and I quietly thanked Him for the miracle He showed this amazing couple. He was with me these past couple of days when He woke me up early enough to do my daily devotional (Jesus: 90 Days with The One and Only) that I haven't opened since last October. He was with me when I learned my mom is still having a tough time and I know He has everything under control. The truth is, I don't want to go anywhere without Him. I'm so much better with Christ in me. I love our relationship!
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. (Gal 2:20)
He's with you, too!In His Love,
Angie
16 comments:
Such a touching post, Ang.
Oh Ang!!!!! Great thoughts! I loved this post!
I love this song!!! It has meant so much to me over the years. I truly don't want to go anywhere without my Lord and Savior.
I love hearing about your relationship with our Savior! I can feel your sweet humble love for our King. Your are a gem! Keep walking and talking daily with Him.
Love,
Nicole
And He is patiently waiting when I turn my focus to something else. I loved this. How often I forget that He is with me. I'll be carrying that thought with me today.
love,
karen
And He will bless you for trying to make a Siesta feel a part of something when she was so grieved and disappointed. He will bless you for your love of the "brethern" or shall I say- Siestas!
Love your Siesta
Angie
The lyrics to that song are so much more than words. Your thoughts remind me of "The Practice of the Presence of God" by Brother Lawrence. Your are seeing Him in all your activities and giving Him glory.
Beautiful post.
Blessings,
Joy
Forgot to mention - I'm doing the Beth Moore, "Jesus - 90 Days with the One and Only" too!
Awesome!! God is especially fond of you! Have you read the shack?
If you like i to read life changing books read, the shack is a must read.
I'm singing "I don't want to go" remembering Moses' plea--If You don't go, Lord, what's the point? The best part of last week was worshipping our precious Lord with you. You are a gift to me. Love, A
This was an awesome and inspiring post!!!
The song - we had a friend sing it at our wedding when we lit the unity candle. Because we wanted to go forward together AND with God, because without Him we are a lie as individuals and as couple.
And Jesus The One And Only - I got it for Christmas last year and am on day 14 ... you have inspired me to pick it up and be faithful to the One who is so very faithful to me.
Thanks And, you ROCK!!!
XOXOXOXOX
Becky Jo
Amen Angie!! You said it all so beautifully! I so wish I had more time with you and Annie in SA. Y'all are some of my fav's! But, there is always another time and place...here or 'there!'
Much love,
Fran
Ang, this is such a beautiful post! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!
Blessings
Michelle
This is beautiful, Angie, JUST like you. I loved your list. I smiled and chuckled when you said He was with you when you bought new sheets (and thanked Him for the money). Is there anything grander than good sheets. Oh how sheets can make or break a bed.
You are beautiful. I didn't know you were a hygenist (or dentist). You are blessed to love that job. I hate going to the dentist. I hope you don't talk to your patient while you the tools are in their mouth. Mine does that and I'm like how do I answer you with my mouth cranked open. :-) smiling.
Love you, sweet one.
Paula
Stop by my blog. I'd love for you to visit...maybe get a washin'. :-)...does that intice you?
Well, the Lord gave me this message too this week. Heard a sermon on Wednesday night that I am still pondering on. How I never want to be without His presence. Thank you for this post. He is moving...because He came to me and spoke softly and loudly all at the same time. Blessings....Mary Lou
Well, it' official! I just added you to my blog list so I can remember you and return more often. I love your open spirit and willingness to share. You are a precious woman! Thank you for you genuine post!
What a wonderful post! And just so true. We can never 'get away' from God...even if we wanted to. I used to tell my son when he was going through a time of not living as he should..."you can go and do what you like, but you will never fully enjoy it, because when you asked God to live in your heart...He took you seriously. He is in there and He is not going away. And the only way to be happy is to view Him as your partner through life." This was many years ago, and the day I heard him tell me how right I was, was music to my ears! But, my son found out for himself that it was true...and now he knows for sure! Thank God!
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