Follow You

I've heard this song so many times. But for some reason, today, it really spoke to me. Praying it will speak to you as well.

God, I'll follow you. Please lead me.

Christmas Wishes

We heard the song below for the first time while we were in Ukraine, waiting to take custody of William.

When I listen to it now, the first verse reminds me of William. And the second verse reminds me of Daniel.

But every time I hear this song, I'm reminded of so many others that still have this one Christmas wish.

God, You are higher than any other

I think sometimes God likes to show off, don't you?

There is one song that, for the past year, has provided me so much encouragement: Our God (Chris Tomlin & Matt Redman). This song always seems to 'pop up' at all the right times, and its lyrics are a great reminder of the One who holds everything in His hands.

• The last Sunday at our church before leaving for Ukraine, it was one of the songs in our worship service. I felt like God was reminding us that He was with us as we set out for Ukraine.
• As I was getting ready for our SDA appointment and just about to wake Zack & William, I was listening to the iPod through speakers. The iPod was set to random, and this song came on. I stopped what I was doing and just praised God for what He was doing in the life of our family.
• No adoption is without its bumps, and we experienced some uneasy moments while in country. I was sitting in the hallway of one particularly scary government building. Zack & William were asked to wait in the car, and our facilitator was meeting with some officials. It was an incredibly dark hallway and I was alone (except for a few Russian-speaking people scattered around), and had been instructed not to talk to anyone. I sat and waited, praying for our court paperwork to be accepted. I began singing this song to myself (silently of course - didn't want to be the crazy English speaker in what was a frightening situation). Moments later, "L" emerged with good news.
• This song was playing in my head during our first night in Kyiv with Daniel. We were experiencing a rough start to being a family of four, but God was trying to remind me that He is bigger than any challenge that comes our way.
• Fast forward to last week. We were in the car, probably on the way to soccer, and this song came on the radio. Zack and I were talking, when I suddenly realized what I was hearing from the back seat. It was that little high-pitched 5-year-old voice, singing "Our God, Our God."
• Another night, I was putting Daniel to bed and we were going through our usual musical repertoire: Zaccheus, Jesus Loves Me, Seek Ye First, and the I Love You Daniel song. The radio was on in the background and suddenly he sat up and exclaimed "I like song" and proceeded to once again sing "Our God, Our God."
• And as I wrapped up this post, guess what song is playing on my radio? :)

God, thank you for gentle reminders that You are in control.

And if our God is for us, then who could ever stop us?
And if our God is with us, then what could stand against?
Yes, our God is greater!! Our God is stronger!!

Here's a video that includes the song...

God of this City

Do you ever have a song that just speaks to you, from out of nowhere? A song you've heard before, but maybe it's just that it fits your current season of life...

Well, here's one such song that has really been like that for me in the last few days.


And for another awesome song (and awesome video), check out Christine's post HERE.

While I'm Waiting, John Waller

If you have a few minutes, please listen to this song. I find it very appropriate for our adoption journey.

But isn't it also applicable to so many facets of life as we wait on God's direction, and as we await Christ's return?