Some days you just want to shout!

Some days you just want to shout... Today is one of those days!

Today I have to tell you, in case you didn't know, that Jesus is real. Jesus is alive. He has overcome the world, he overcame death. Jesus wins every time. No matter what situation you are facing...

Jesus wins.
Every.
Single.
Time.

I woke up yesterday feeling so much closer to Jesus than I had in awhile and it just, strangely, got better from there. I'm sure this started partly because of the holiday season upon us. But the day was so far from perfect. There was a lot of hurt happening yesterday. But guess what, Jesus is bigger than all the hurts.

In the midst of all of that, church seriously wrecked me, in a good way, yesterday! (Surely preparing me for all that was left to come throughout the day) A message about worry could not be more directed at me. To hear the Word, to hear Jesus so clear, that's good stuff. To be reminded that Jesus is my rock, my salvation, and that He values me, these words could not have come at a better time. To sing praises with people so excited to be in the house of the Lord, shouting praises. That's good stuff. Coming together as a congregation to pray for a husband/father and his family as he prepares to leave to do mission work in the Philippines. Unity. People truly living their life for the Lord, out of what's comfortable for themselves, for their family. That is Christianity. That's good stuff. That makes me love Jesus and want to be closer to Jesus that much more.

Laying down at the feet of Jesus situations that I didn't even know were holding me back. Literately feeling the added weight leave my body. Resting in the fact that I am not responsible for others actions. Clearing the air with old friends about situations I didn't even know I was holding on to.

I am free.

Today my mind is set on Jesus.

John 16:33
"I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world."

Isn't that worth shouting about?

And I'm reminded of these lyrics... As long as I can breath, my heart will beat for You.

FOR YOU By Jj Heller

Nobody likes to fall

Nobody likes to lose at all

Nobody likes when bridges get burned 

Why does it always hurt to learn

Everyone has a dream

Everyone has a song to sing 

Everyone’s soul is broken in two

I know that mine was made for you

If I can talk

Then I will sing for you

If I can walk

Then I will dance for you 

As long as I can breathe My heart will beat for you

I’m ready to give it all

I’m ready to step outside these walls 

I’m ready to give up all that I’ve earned

If it means a new life in return

If I can talk

Then I will sing for you

If I can walk

Then I will dance for you 

As long as I can breathe 

My heart will beat for you

For you...