You Lift Me Up

I ran across this music video by The Afters on accident.

It is so beautiful and true. We all have moments when we feel so low and like we can't go on. Those are the times when God reaches down with His arms so full of love and lifts up off the ground in His warm and secure embrace.



I challenge to not just listen to the words but hear them. They are so powerful.

Shine On

This video was made by NEEDTOBREATHE.

If ya'all haven't figured it out yet- they are my favorite band.

The lyrics are touching and so is the video. I hope you enjoy!



And don't forget to "Shine On", you never know who you'll catch on fire!

Just Sayin'

For those of you who have run across this blog and don't like it- I'm sorry.

Maybe you'll like my other one better. It's a bit more lighthearted than this one. Hopefully they will both reach a point where they are a mix between lightheartedness and seriousness.

But I'm rambling now... So without further ado here is the link to my other blog: http://tifarah.blogspot.com/

It is entitled Just Sayin'. Hope you like what I'm Just Sayin'!

Jesus Rides the Subway

This isn't a regular post.

I just wanted to share this video with you. I had the opportunity to see Third Day in person at Agape Fest in Greenville, Illinois. Third Day had a friend, Trevor Morgan touring with them. He wrote and performed this song. I highly suggest you listen to it. It will change your view on the people who surround you day after day.




Until next time- Don't forget that Jesus may very well be riding the subway with you..

A Life of Service..

I've been inspired.

What have I been inspired to do?

I've been inspired to live my life by serving others.

Now when I say serving others, I'm talking I'm not talking just run of the mill volunteer a couple of hours kinda thing. I'm talking about making my whole life a living sacrifice to others. When I say others, I mean all of God's people.

I want to die to myself and my selfish desires. 'Cause really, when I look back at my life and the plans I made for myself, I always ended up heartbroken.

Now I wanna be heartbroken for God's people. God's people includes everyone. Yes, even that person on the bus next to you that smells funny. And really you never know that person could be an Angel or even Jesus in disguise. Hebrews 13:2 says: "Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it." (NIV)

I don't want to ever miss an opportunity to tell someone about God or to show them His love. Basically- I wanna live my life like Jesus. I want to be friends with the people no one wants to be friends with. I want to listen to those who are hurt and shunned because they are different. (I was that kid pretty much all my life- I know the pain they feel.) I figure if our example (Jesus) did these things then Hey I should too.

You know the coolest thing? I believe this is what God has called me to do. Already, I have been able to serve others and touch their lives by showing them His love. I've yet to experience a high that could ever take the place of the high I feel when I know God has worked through me. And.. I haven't ever been happier. I still have experienced some trials- but I know that in the end everything will work out according to God's plan- even if it doesn't look like it now.

So I make a vow now. I promise to always look for an opportunity to love on someone who is hurting. I promise to jump at every opportunity that presents itself for me to serve with humility and abandon. I promise to live my life in a way that gives God glory. I promise to continually die to myself and follow God wherever and to whomever he leads. I promise to live a life inspired and with meaning.

So until next time- remember that God loves you and if you are hurting God is waiting for you with open arms...

Feeling Good...

So as you can tell from the title of this post- I'm feeling good.

Which is obviously a good thing.

The reason for this new found "good" feeling??

God answered a few of my prayers. Its always a wonderful feeling when God answers prayers. Not necessarily for the prayer that he answered- but more so the fact that he loves me enough to want to answer them. I feel a bit humbled and awed.

I mean like the song, Who am I that he is thinking of me? ME?? I am nothing extraordinary. I am just a sinner.. But he still loves me despite it all. How can I not be humbled? And how can I not have a good feeling?

I don't know if ya'all read my last post- but I was feeling really low and insignificant- it was like I didn't matter. I knew it at the time that those feelings and thoughts are all lies- but I felt that and believed them anyway. Sad but true.

But anyhow.. God has really shown me lately just how much he loves me and how I am NOT insignificant to him. It's amazing really. I am matter to the King of Kings!

.....Onto the prayers.....

One of the prayers I prayed was to make a difference and show hurting people God's love. He has brought people into my life and allowed me to minister to them and show them his love. Again, I am humbled.

Next I went through a really difficult time not to long ago and just really needed some people to surround me and support me- but I felt like I didn't have anyone. He placed people in my life that have really uplifted, encouraged and held me accountable.

Finally- He answered a prayer I had that required me to dream big. This is one of those prayers that is personal- I am not gonna share it right now- timing is not right. But back on subject. He showed me through prayer, my devotions and confirmation from others, that it is ok to dream big. So I did and I asked him for something that required me to dream big and he totally answered!

Because of all this, I am feeling wonderful. I am becoming more secure in who I am not only as a person but more importantly as his child. Again I am in awe of his greatness and love. And because of his greatness I'm feeling good- actually I'm feeling great!

So until next time- rest assured in his love and know that your prayers matter to him because YOU matter to him...