Joyfully

"You lead me by the water still
You lay me down to rest upon your faithfulness
My shepherd, simply take my hand
Your song restores my soul
For your Name, You make me whole

Joyfully I lift my voice in praise to Thee
With heaven watching over me I raise my hands up high
Your majesty gently washes over me
Makes my heart begin to sing joyfully

No shadow ever shall I fear
Your peace my heart will know
My cup it overflows
Your goodness chases after me
Your mercy and your grace
Will be my dwelling place

Joyfully I lift my voice in praise to thee
With heaven watching over me I raise my hands up high
Your majesty gently washes over me
Makes my heart begin to sing joyfully

I will sing from the mountain tops
I will sing I am overcome
I will sing making melodies
I will sing from the valley low
I will sing because of your love
I will sing, You're my king
I will sing

Joyfully I lift my voice in praise to thee
With heaven watching over me I raise my hands up high
Your majesty gently washes over me
Makes my heart begin to sing"

Joyfully by Kari Jobe

Stars

     It was a long car ride and I had the back seat to myself. The darkness surrounding and the constant soothing hummm of the car made me sleepy. I laid back, legs squished, neck laying quirky. I looked up, and there were the stars. I watched, sleepily. No matter how far we travelled, on this long straight road, the stars never moved.

     Out there space goes on forever. And we are here, on this tiny earth. It became clear:

"I'm so small."

    

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     I am grateful for my life, for the sunset out my window, for the song floating up to my room from the piano below, for my family, and for the mercy and love of Jehovah-Rapha.