A poem by C.T. Studd worth reading

I was reminded of this today...let it be Lord!

“Two little lines I heard one day,
Traveling along life’s busy way;
Bringing conviction to my heart,
And from my mind would not depart;
Only one life, ’twill soon be past,
Only what’s done for Christ will last.
Only one life, yes only one,
Soon will its fleeting hours be done;
Then, in ‘that day’ my Lord to meet,
And stand before His Judgement seat;
Only one life,’twill soon be past,
Only what’s done for Christ will last.
Only one life, the still small voice,
Gently pleads for a better choice
Bidding me selfish aims to leave,
And to God’s holy will to cleave;
Only one life, ’twill soon be past,
Only what’s done for Christ will last.
Only one life, a few brief years,
Each with its burdens, hopes, and fears;
Each with its clays I must fulfill,
living for self or in His will;
Only one life, ’twill soon be past,
Only what’s done for Christ will last.
When this bright world would tempt me sore,
When Satan would a victory score;
When self would seek to have its way,
Then help me Lord with joy to say;
Only one life, ’twill soon be past,
Only what’s done for Christ will last.
Give me Father, a purpose deep,
In joy or sorrow Thy word to keep;
Faithful and true what e’er the strife,
Pleasing Thee in my daily life;
Only one life, ’twill soon be past,
Only what’s done for Christ will last.
Oh let my love with fervor burn,
And from the world now let me turn;
Living for Thee, and Thee alone,
Bringing Thee pleasure on Thy throne;
Only one life, “twill soon be past,
Only what’s done for Christ will last.
Only one life, yes only one,
Now let me say,”Thy will be done”;
And when at last I’ll hear the call,
I know I’ll say “twas worth it all”;
Only one life,’twill soon be past,
Only what’s done for Christ will last. ”

Perfect Love...

I will start with some photos from the recent past...I just finished taking photos of lots of dancers at 3 different dance studios!  It was exhausting to say the least, but I get to have a lot of sweet moments with hundreds of little girls in hopes to touch each one of them with God's love and kindness.  They are so precious.  But I am really glad it is done for the year :)  Before we took the photos, I needed to practice with the white background...so I have three in house models!  Here goes.

On another note...there are so many things swimming around in my mind that the Lord has been faithfully showing me.  He always puts His finger on specific themes that He is faithful to repeat.  Some themes that have been stirring in my heart lately are "Expectation" "Love" "Character" and "Giving yourself away".  I could take apart each one of these in detail, but for lack of time tonight I just thought I would add a quote and a link for any of you to read.  The link is to an out of print small book that my friend, Lucretia, just told me about.  I have been devouring it and already know that it will be one that I reread again and again once I am finished.  I hope you are encouraged...

"May the everlasting love that came from heaven to die and suffer and wrestle for our souls; may the everlasting love that can wrestle through the feebleness of human words to win souls entirely to Himself, come amongst us and take possession and make us wholly God’s!"

"Let us remember that. If we have been trying to learn the lesson, I think God will teach us more and more that love means giving; and giving all. We sometimes give a little, but not all. To give all—that is love! What did the Father do to the Son? He made Him heir of all things. The Father let Christ share in everything. God gave Him a seat in His Throne; He gave Him a place in the worship of the angels; by Him He created the world; He gave Him all His glory and all His love. "

Love Made Perfect by Andrew Murray