Today as I was thinking about it being Good Friday and Sunday is Easter, and that (I think) Easter is about my favorite holiday of the year, but there would be no Easter if Good Friday had never happened...and these lyrics of what is probably my favorite Good Friday songs came to mind.
lyrics credit to lyricsfreak
By Tree63
Nothing’s sacred, the days are cheap
Truth is thin on the ground
Still our prophets are crucified
Nobody believes we’re stumbling
It’s Friday, but Sunday is coming
Someone’s saying a prayer tonight
For hungry mouths to be filled
Someone kneels in the dark somewhere
And darkness is already crumbling
It’s Friday, but Sunday comes
Sunday – Hallelujah – it’s not so far, it’s not so far away
Sunday – Hallelujah – it’s not so far, it’s not so far away
Broken promises, weary hearts
But one promise remains:
Crucified, he will come again
It’s Friday, but Sunday is coming
It’s Friday, but Sunday is coming
Sunday…
To me, the last verse is especially powerful. Regardless of how many other promises are broken by people, hurting us deeply, His promises are always true. He is always faithful, and hope will come when we hold on. Now matter how dark the Friday night of your life is, Sunday morning will come.
Friday, March 29, 2013
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
my (hectic, boring, insane, random) life
So, I got home from vacation a week ago. And yes, it was awesome (think warm [like 70*] weather, sunshine, and fun friends!) but being home again is good in it's own way. Even though my first reaction when I got home: BRRR!! Yes, NY feels so cold again after I got spoiled in nice warm AR. But spring is coming, yes it is, I'm sure it is. :)
Tonight we had Kid's Club again. It feels great to be back among those dear kids. Yes, that includes the times when the only thing you say is "sh, sh, sh" all night long and it seems like what we're trying to teach them rolls off just like water off a duck's back. But then I remember, we're not hear to make them behave like angels, saying and doing all the right things. We're here to plant seeds of Truth in these young lives. We're here to pray for them, to be their friends, and to point them to Jesus, who needs to be their very best friend. God help us!
I'm nearly done school! This is such an AMAZING feeling! I may continue on in some of my favorite subjects but my formal, mandatory schooling will be OVER!
Aaannnddd, we're expecting to see the first baby goats the end of this week and next week. Even though I'm not nearly as into the animals as I was when I was younger, I still get excited when the kids come. Until I have to force milk down a stubborn kid that refuses to take its bottle, but hey, they're cute anyway!
Tonight we had Kid's Club again. It feels great to be back among those dear kids. Yes, that includes the times when the only thing you say is "sh, sh, sh" all night long and it seems like what we're trying to teach them rolls off just like water off a duck's back. But then I remember, we're not hear to make them behave like angels, saying and doing all the right things. We're here to plant seeds of Truth in these young lives. We're here to pray for them, to be their friends, and to point them to Jesus, who needs to be their very best friend. God help us!
I'm nearly done school! This is such an AMAZING feeling! I may continue on in some of my favorite subjects but my formal, mandatory schooling will be OVER!
Aaannnddd, we're expecting to see the first baby goats the end of this week and next week. Even though I'm not nearly as into the animals as I was when I was younger, I still get excited when the kids come. Until I have to force milk down a stubborn kid that refuses to take its bottle, but hey, they're cute anyway!
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Of Quizzing and Vacation
This evening, like we do every spring, my church had Bible quizzing for the evening service. We were quizzing on Romans 12:1-12 and Psalm 23. Now you have to realize, there are some folks in my church who are amazing quizzers and quick jumpers and have all the verses perfectly memorized. And there are others -- like me -- who are not very quick jumpers, and only skimmed over the verses a few times this afternoon, but enjoy the exhilaration of being up on stage and doing my best to actually be the first off the pad. Well, I never got that honor tonight, but I must admit that I still enjoyed trying:).
On Wednesday, I will begin my two-week vacation! And yes, I'm plenty excited! Mom and I will head down to Marysville and meeting Laurena there, and I will travel the rest of the way to Virginia. After spending a couple days there with Laurena, I'll be heading on out to Arkansas with a young family (Mike & Sarah, Josh) who lives in the same area of VA as Laurena. In AR, I get to spend a little over a week with my dear friend, Hannah. And the reason for this trip? The wedding of another friend - Maria (to DJ) - on March 16. Thanks to Maria (and DJ, lol) for the excuse to take a vacation! Oh, and as far as coming back...current plans are to ride back to VA with the Mike & Sarah, then Ria will come to VA and pick me up to bring me back home. Clear as mud, eh?:)
On Wednesday, I will begin my two-week vacation! And yes, I'm plenty excited! Mom and I will head down to Marysville and meeting Laurena there, and I will travel the rest of the way to Virginia. After spending a couple days there with Laurena, I'll be heading on out to Arkansas with a young family (Mike & Sarah, Josh) who lives in the same area of VA as Laurena. In AR, I get to spend a little over a week with my dear friend, Hannah. And the reason for this trip? The wedding of another friend - Maria (to DJ) - on March 16. Thanks to Maria (and DJ, lol) for the excuse to take a vacation! Oh, and as far as coming back...current plans are to ride back to VA with the Mike & Sarah, then Ria will come to VA and pick me up to bring me back home. Clear as mud, eh?:)
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