Why do we love?

revelation: rejoice in the Lord always, no matter what circumstances.

i've been through so much, yet none of it can compare to the sufferings of our Lord Jesus Christ. to live is Christ, to die is gain. let this be a learning opportunity for me, that i may grow more and more like Christ. he died for me, why shouldn't i live for him?

i've been let down time and time again, by the people closest to me. or i thought so. i used to think church was the best place to be in, i was wrong. its kinda ironic, cos i want to spend time in God's presence, yet its so stifling in church, everyone's part of a clique, no true fellowship. i dread each and every moment before and after service.

but now, i'm alive and well, and i'm going to rejoice and be glad, because Jesus died for me, and he made the day, so i'll rejoice!

Father Lord i pray that you'll guard my mind and tongue from any evil thoughts, or any unclean thoughts, Lord, that you will constantly be on my mind. i pray that you will give us clean hands and pure hearts, because you said in your word, that he who has clean hands, and a pure heart, will ascend on the mountain of the Lord. i want to ascend on your mountain, Lord. and i pray that you'll give me strength, and overcome all my problems, just like you've overcome the world. teach me to be humble, Lord, that i may be used by you, because you use the humble to shame the proud.

who am i?
that the Lord of all the earth
would care to know my name
care to feel my hurt.

who am i?
that the bright and morning star
would choose to light the way
on my ever wandering heart.

not because of who i am
but because of what you've done
not because of what i've done
but because of who you are

i am yours.