For we fix our attention, not on things that are seen, but on things that are unseen. What can be seen lasts only for a time, but what cannot be seen lasts forever.
2 Corinthians 4: 18 (GNB)
2 Corinthians 4: 18 (GNB)
i like to describe the Christian life in this way: if you haven't suffered pain, solitude and brokenness while living with God, you are not living for God yet.
every biblical character has their problems and downfalls in Christ. Jesus doesn't expect us
to live in perfect righteousness, for that's not possible for the flesh. but when we fall, we have to know that Jesus is still with us, that we are not condemned for our sins. instead, we must seek Jesus and confess for the sins that we have committed, and ask Him for forgiveness. no matter what we do - could be thanksgiving, could be sinning, could be making choices, could be going through a tough time - no matter what, we have to acknowledge that Jesus is not far from us. we have to let Him guide us in these things, for His ways are above all our ways.
this is one thing that i learnt from this song. the song says that we must go through the valley to stand upon the mountain of God. that's the road God has planned for us. we can choose not to go through the valley and wander an easier path in life, but the truth is that you will not reach the mountain of God. but always know that in every step that you take, Jesus is always with you. you can smile because of that.
that's His promise.
Mountain of God
By: Third Day
Thought that I was all alone
Broken and afraid
But You were there with me
Yes, You were there with me
And I didn't even know
That I had lost my way
But You were there with me
Yes, You were there with me
'Til You opened up my eyes
I never knew
That I couldn't ever make it
Without You
Even though the journey's long
And I know the road is hard
Well, the One who's gone before me
He will help me carry on
After all that I've been through
Now I realize the truth
That I must go through the valley
To stand upon the mountain of God
As I travel on the road
That You have lead me down
You are here with me
Yes, You are here with me
I have need for nothing more
Oh, now that I have found
That You are here with me
Yes, You are here with me
I confess from time to time
I lose my way
But You are always there
To bring me back again
Sometimes I think of where it is I've come from
And the things I've left behind
But of all I've had, what I possessed
Nothing can quite compare
With what's in front of me
With what's in front of me
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By: Third Day
Thought that I was all alone
Broken and afraid
But You were there with me
Yes, You were there with me
And I didn't even know
That I had lost my way
But You were there with me
Yes, You were there with me
'Til You opened up my eyes
I never knew
That I couldn't ever make it
Without You
Even though the journey's long
And I know the road is hard
Well, the One who's gone before me
He will help me carry on
After all that I've been through
Now I realize the truth
That I must go through the valley
To stand upon the mountain of God
As I travel on the road
That You have lead me down
You are here with me
Yes, You are here with me
I have need for nothing more
Oh, now that I have found
That You are here with me
Yes, You are here with me
I confess from time to time
I lose my way
But You are always there
To bring me back again
Sometimes I think of where it is I've come from
And the things I've left behind
But of all I've had, what I possessed
Nothing can quite compare
With what's in front of me
With what's in front of me
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may the Holy Spirit guide you in everything that you do! =)
"bring me anything that brings You glory. and i know there'll be days when this life brings me pain. but if that's what it takes to praise You, Jesus bring the rain."
- lyrics from "bring the rain" by mercyme
- lyrics from "bring the rain" by mercyme
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