Encouragement For Women

My heart and my soul, I give you control consume me from the inside out Lord.... Let justice and praise become my embrace I wanna know you from the inside out Everlasting, your light will shine when all else fades Never ending, your glory goes beyond all fame and the cry of my heart is to bring you praise from the inside out Lord my soul cries out.... (Hillsong United)

Blessed Be Your Name In the land that is plentiful Where Your streams of abundance flow Blessed be Your name Blessed Be Your name When I'm found in the desert place Though I walk through the wilderness Blessed Be Your name Every blessing You pour out I'll turn back to praise When the darkness closes in, Lord Still I will say Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your name Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your glorious name Blessed be Your name When the sun's shining down on me When the world's 'all as it should be 'Blessed be Your name Blessed be Your name On the road marked with suffering Though there's pain in the offering Blessed be Your name Every blessing You pour out I'll turn back to praise When the darkness closes in, Lord Still I will say Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your name Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your glorious name Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your name Blessed be the name of the...

Have you ever sung along to that song in the car or during worship service at your church? I believe I sang it for the first time just a few Sundays ago. I marveled at the song...not for its composition nor lyrics - but the whole idea of being in love with Jesus. I can fully say I love Jesus...but am I in love with Jesus? Granted the song is not inferring some type of eros or romantic love, but deep passionate agape - seeking the best for Him. Hmmmm.... I was also awestruck by what that would mean. Well, I say I love my Jesus and yet I just cannot get my self out of bed in time to be in the word and pray each morning. Each afternoon during my children's nap & quiet time I find numerous other things to "do first" then read and pray. Usually one of my kids needs me before I get to the Bible and prayer. I want to live life like I DO love Jesus and am in love with Jesus. Whilst singing this heart the LORD really impressed upon my heart that Jesus is the word, ...