be Thou exalted

Abba, may my prayer and promise be acceptable..

"O God, be thou exalted over my possessions. Nothing of earth's treasures shall seem dear unto me if only Thou art glorified in my life. Be Thou exalted over my friendships. I am determined that Thou shalt be above all, though I must stand deserted and alone in the midst of the earth. Be Thou exalted above my comforts. Though it mean the loss of bodily comforts and the carrying of heavy crosses I shall keep my vow made this day before Thee. Be Thou exalted over my reputation. Make me ambitious to please Thee even if as a result I must sink into obscurity and my name be forgotten as a dream. Rise, O Lord, into Thy proper place of honor, above my ambitions, above my likes and dislikes, above my family, my health and even my life itself. Let me decrease that Thou mayest increase, let me sink that Thou mayest rise above. Ride forth upon me as Thou didst ride into Jerusalem mounted upon the humble little beast, a colt, the foal of an ass, and let me hear the children cry to Thee, `Hosanna in the highest."

A.W.Tozer, "The Pursuit of God" 
Ch.8 'Restoring the Creator-Creature Relation'

Sweet Sound

Tonight the Lord spoke, through my new brothers and sisters, to my heart. Circled by the communing group, each prayed over me and then over everyone also. A brother in praying over me spoke of Song of Solomon 6:3a, my heart melted.This is the very verse the Lord has always brought to light after brokenness, struggle, trial, failure and because of this I am reminded that I am seen, and known. Now I am not only recognized by God, but little by little, by my brethren. I am no longer lacking in fellowship, for the Lord has provided. I look forward to all the Lord has to teach, share, and bless me with.

This night, of five hours of prayer, singing, praise, and worship, was so Spiritually enriching. The music was just beautiful, so many hymns of old. Our hearts and minds were open and I learned that there are many with deep wells of understanding. Each person was in tune with the Spirit, and filled with the light of Christ Jesus. It was such a blessing!It was so special because by placing Christ as the center, our center as a body and as individuals, we were able to come together as if we'd known each other for years. We've only known each other for two weeks.

Thank You Lord for this experience. May all glory and honor be unto Your name Father, for You see and know all. You knew this special time together would take place before You created the foundation of the earth. I love You Lord, oh my soul rejoice, take joy my King in what you hear, may it be a sweet, sweet sound in Your ear<3

my Father

Breathing against the carpeted floor, arms stretched out, eyes shut tightly, palms facing heavenward, my heart weighted as if made of iron...Whom have I in heaven but You? Whom have I in all the earth, but You?

"My heart is not proud, O Lord, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. But I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with its mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me. O Israel, put your hope in the Lord both  now and forevermore."
Psalm 131

thank You Abba for hearing, seeing, and knowing me<3