tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66318037927538506782024-03-13T21:11:00.155-07:00Love AlwaysAlix http://www.blogger.com/profile/17290110690332275965noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631803792753850678.post-44397047630670747712013-12-17T00:00:00.000-07:002013-12-17T00:00:01.230-07:00Our Second Anniversary <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Once upon a time there was a handsome young man, and he fell in love with a young woman. They initially bonded over their shared love of God and their love of nerdy things like math and science.<br />
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Three years later these two got married, but that is not the end of the story. You see, unlike other stories, this was only the beginning....<br />
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Ben and I married two years ago today. It makes me smile when I think of that day, the day our adventure began. The last two years have been filled with so much joy and laughter. Ben continues to be the most thoughtful, caring, and generous man I have ever met. I do not deserve him, but I am so glad God gave him to me any way.<br />
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Ben, I love you more than all the stars in the sky! Thank you for choosing me to be your wife!<br />
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Happy Two Year Anniversary Benjamin!<br />
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Love Always,<br />
Alix<br />
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<br />Alix http://www.blogger.com/profile/17290110690332275965noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631803792753850678.post-83989407649649519372013-12-10T07:26:00.000-07:002013-12-10T07:26:17.736-07:00Happy Holiday Mail 2013This year I had the privilege to participate in the Holiday Happy Mail! My partner is Thuy from <a href="http://www.mypaperpinwheel.com/">My Paper Pinwheel </a>. It was an absolute joy to get to know her. I hope she loved the package I sent her. I had a great time putting it all together.<br />
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Thuy sent me a lovely box full of wonderful things. I feel so very blessed to have gotten such a great partner!<br />
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1) Chalk Board Gift Tags and Chalk pen (I cant wait to use these!!!)</div>
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2)Essie Nail Polish</div>
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5) Glitter Tape!!!</div>
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8) Moose Socks, I am not sure how I went my whole life without these!</div>
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9) Orange Clove Candle, it smells amazing guys. </div>
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Like I said, I cant believe the amazing box she sent me! I am so very very blessed. Happy Holidays!!!!</div>
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Alix http://www.blogger.com/profile/17290110690332275965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631803792753850678.post-32994042142316353442013-11-16T08:48:00.002-07:002013-11-16T08:48:49.525-07:00Christmas Is Coming!!!!To begin with, Christmas is not about gift giving, decorating, or singing. While I LOVE all of those things, Christmas is about the birth of Christ and the sacrifice he later made for us. With that being said I found some fun ideas to give for Christmas.<br />
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1) Scarf from <a href="http://www.shedoesjusticeshop.com/collections/scarves/products/multi-colored-feather-scarf">She Does Justice</a> You can read about my love for SDJ <a href="http://1love2always.blogspot.com/2013/07/she-does-justice-lets-help-someone.html">here. </a><br />
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2) Necklace from <a href="http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/tiny-twig-necklace-P301C104.aspx">Lisa Leonard Designs</a><br />
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3) Shirt from <a href="http://shop.soworthloving.com/products/new-shirt">So Worth Loving </a><br />
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4) Necklace from <a href="http://www.carolinegshop.com/product/3-stone-bubble-necklace-10-colors-available">Caroline G</a>. (I have two of the three stone necklaces, I get compliments on it all the time!)<br />
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I love to give gifts and I love Christmas, but the reason for this season is the birth of Jesus Christ. I hope your Holiday season is happy and bright!<br />
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Love Always,<br />
AlixAlix http://www.blogger.com/profile/17290110690332275965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631803792753850678.post-54100948790455270812013-11-13T20:12:00.000-07:002013-11-13T20:12:18.847-07:00What a Beautiful Life....I definitely dropped the ball on the 31 Day Challenge. I have no excuse to offer. I need to work on my consistency!<br />
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The last few weeks have been so interesting in many ways!<br />
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To start off we have had some apartment trouble which resulted in us not having a kitchen for about a month. The good news is we now have a very clean kitchen that is nice and organized. It turned out to be a blessing in a disguise!<br />
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Halloween came and went. I was Tinkerbell this year, and got to participate in reverse trick or treat in the Pediatric Unit at the hospital I work at. Seeing those smiling faces brought so much joy to my heart. I just love those kids! I also got to go trick or treating for the first time in my life.... yes I am 23. We went with our dear friends, their precious little girl was a cupcake and their baby boy was a pirate. I also made friends with their little friends, I now know a little dragon and a little lion. Being in a fairy costume really makes kids want to hold your hand! I felt so very special.<br />
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We got some of our Christmas pictures taken there will be more to come!<br />
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I got to see my Mom, Dad, and Sister last weekend. We went to the Zoo, saw a few movies, hung out, and ate a HUGE piece of cake. (We split it I promise!) I am so so so blessed with this family of mine.<br />
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Christmas is coming, so I cant wait to talk more about that soon! Here is to being more consistent!!!!<br />
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Love Always,<br />
AlixAlix http://www.blogger.com/profile/17290110690332275965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631803792753850678.post-85097405618501174522013-10-21T20:27:00.002-07:002013-10-21T20:33:11.756-07:0031 Days: Meaningful Worship: Amazing Grace (part two)<br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Hey there...Im Alix and I have been a slacker the last week or so. With that being said lets get back to it! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I love <i>Amazing Grace</i> as a hymn. It is one of my favorites, and I am a little sad that its really only sung at funerals. I love the message it brings. God's grace (He sent His one and only son to die for us so we could be with Him one day) is AMAZING!!! As a human-being its hard for me to even fathom doing something like that for people who I knew would reject me. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Without God's grace we would be lost forever. There would be no hope, no happy ending. We are all lost but once we decide to let him into our hearts we are no longer blind. Its like living in darkness our whole existence only to be healed by grace. Once we can see, we see a bright and vivid world teeming with life.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>Amazing Grace</i> the hymn was written by John Nweton in 1779. Unfortunately for Mr. Newton, he had a very stormy life. John was actually on a slave ship in the middle of a storm that almost took the boat when he accepted Christ. At this point John experienced true fear. I would assume the fear was much like that of disciples when they were caught in the storm in the sea of Galilee. Some speculate that he penned the words "Twas grace that taught my heart to fear.." because his conversation was a result of the immense fear of God's fury as exhibited by the storm. </span></div>
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John also noted in the second line that while grace taught his hear to fear, grace also gave him incredible peace. That peace was so precious in a time like this. In a time where nothing was certain, and all that was left was fear. As a result of God's grace John later became a pastor, he then wrote this song. God's grace is amazing. </div>
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Like I said I love this song. Honestly I could talk about it for a while, so thats why I am breaking it into two posts! Tomorrow we will look at the second half of the song. </div>
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Well friends it's late, and I am a little behind on sleep. For tonight I will leave you the lyrics of the song we will be looking at tomorrow. I love that this song incorporates on of my favorite hymns. </div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">How sweet the sound</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">That saved a wretch like me</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I once was lost, but now I'm found</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Was blind, but now I see</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">And grace my fears relieved</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">How precious did that grace appear</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The hour I first believed</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">My chains are gone</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I've been set free</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">My God, my Savior has ransomed me</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">And like a flood His mercy reigns</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Unending love, amazing grace</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The Lord has promised good to me</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">His word my hope secures</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">He will my shield and portion be</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">As long as life endures</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">My chains are gone</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I've been set free</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">My God, my Savior has ransomed me</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">And like a flood His mercy reigns</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Unending love, amazing grace</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The earth shall soon dissolve like snow</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The sun forbear to shine</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">But God, Who called me here below,</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Will be forever mine.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Will be forever mine.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">You are forever mine.</span></div>
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This has been a great few weeks of writing, thank you all for your encouragement and ideas. You all mean more to me than I can express. Happy Friday!!!!!</div>
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As time moved on, God gave me strength I knew was not my own. Through Him, I survived and thrived. I emerged a better and new creation. </div>
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Today we are looking at <i>Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)</i> by Hillsong United </div>
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You call me out upon the waters<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />The great unknown where feet may fail<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />And there I find You in the mystery<br style="border-bottom-style: none; 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border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />And I will call upon Your name<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />And keep my eyes above the waves<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />When oceans rise<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />My soul will rest in Your embrace<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />For I am Yours and You are mine<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Your grace abounds in deepest waters<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Your sovereign hand<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Will be my guide<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />You've never failed and You won't start now<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />So I will call upon Your name<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />And keep my eyes above the waves<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />When oceans rise<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />My soul will rest in Your embrace<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />For I am Yours and You are mine<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Let me walk upon the waters<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Wherever You would call me<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />And my faith will be made stronger<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />In the presence of my Savior<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><i style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">[x6]</i><br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />I will call upon Your Name<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; 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This song has required a lot of prayer and contemplation on my part. These lyrics are deep (no pun intended), and were a little difficult for me to understand. </div>
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In the first verse it refers to the point in time where God calls us out on the water much like he did to Peter during the storm. (Matthew 14:29) He calls us to step out with Him into the great unknown. It is scary and uncertain out there, but we know we can trust our God. Our feet will fail us, we will feel like we can go no farther. Yet, with God's strength we continue on. It is on faith alone that we can stand. </div>
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When we get to this scary place we can call on our Father. As long as we keep our eyes on Him, He will keep us above the waves as the ocean rises. While all this turmoil and uncertainty swirls around us we can rest in His embrace. He will give us unceasing peace, regardless of the circumstance. He will always be ours and we will always be His. That my dear friend brings true comfort. Doesn't it?! </div>
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God's grace shines the most brightly in adverse circumstances. Our God is sovereign...what does that mean?! Yes, this means another definition! </div>
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<i>Sovereign: Possessing supreme or ultimate power </i></div>
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God, who has all power will guide us through these hardships. As fear starts to swell around us we can trust in Him. He has NEVER failed, and He never will. Even if what we face is scary, or something bad has happened, God has a plan. This plan I promise you is what is best for His children and His kingdom. </div>
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The bridge brings a very brave request. We ask that God would bring us to the place where we have no choice but to trust Him. Its hard for me to ask that. I like being comfortable. The problem with comfortable is growth will never occur. We must be stretched in order to grow. </div>
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We ask that God would call us to this scary place, and it is here that He will make our faith stronger. The stronger our faith, the closer we are to the presence of God. </div>
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That should be our greatest desire (I wish it was that easy)<br />
, to be as close as we can be to our God. God has us go through some tough things in order for us to grow. He wants us to grow as people and as followers of Christ even if it takes going where our feet may fail us. </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Can I be honest with you guys? Sometimes I lose sight of what really matters. Sometimes I take my focus off of God and start to forget why I am really here. Sometimes I forget that God is the is the center of my worship not all the other things in this world. </span><br />
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<b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Sometimes I just mess worshiping up. </span></u></b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Thankfully we have a God who is forgiving and teaches us lessons through our mistakes. Thankfully we have a God who loves us regardless of the true messes we really are. Trust me, I can be a complete mess most of the time. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The song we are looking at today helped me bring the focus back to where it really needed to be, on God.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Today we are looking at <i>Lead Me to the Cross</i> by Hillsong United</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Savior I come<br />Quiet my soul remember<br />Redemption's hill<br />Where Your blood was spilled<br />For my ransom<br />Everything I once held dear<br />I count it all as lost</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Lead me to the cross<br />Where Your love poured out<br />Bring me to my knees<br />Lord I lay me down<br />Rid me of myself<br />I belong to You<br />Lead me, lead me to the cross</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />You were as I<br />Tempted and trialed<br />Human<br />The word became flesh<br />Bore my sin and death<br />Now you're risen<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Everything I once held dear<br />I count it all as lost</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><i><br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /></i>To your heart<br />To your heart<br />Lead me to your heart<br />Lead me to your heart</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><i><br /></i>The first verse is asking that God would help prepare us for worship. That he would quiet our soul and draw our attention to the holy sacrifice that was given on our behalf. I find it hard to quiet my soul. I get all sorts of wound up and my brain is going a mile a minute. I appreciate this plea to God to just give me rest from all that. Life just seems so much more peaceful and calm when all is still and my focus is where it should be. When we focus on God everything we once thought was valuable is as dirty rags.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">In the chorus, we plea that He would help us to maintain our focus on Him. That we are humbled and brought to our knees in front of our all loving God. We surrender ourselves, we long for him to teach us to be selfless. I can be self absorbed guys. I cant worship God when I am in that state. I have to literally beg him to help me separate myself from my human inadequate self. Praise the Lord that he is more than capable of doing that! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>I find that once my focus is where it should be everything else fades away including myself. Guys its the best and most amazing place to be. I hope you get to experience this if you have not already. Everything is much clearer in this place: I can finally see simple truth. We are all here for one purpose, and thats to love others and tell them about our God. Thats it. Its rejuvenating to remember that.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />The reminder in the second verse always gets me. Jesus was just like us. He was human, tempted, tried, and crucified. There are over forty four prophecies relating to the Messiah in the old testament. Every single one of these prophecies came true. Jesus was the living word as supported below:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">"The Word became flesh<sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26059A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory,<sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26059B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace<sup class="crossreference" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26059C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup> and truth." ~John 1:14</span><br />Here is one of the many things that made Jesus different than all of us. He rose from the grave! Hallelujah! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />When it all comes down to it, God is what matters. Worshiping Him is my purpose. I want nothing more than to be lead to His heart day after day after day. I am not perfect in any way shape or form. I am a terrible mess. He still comes back for me everytime. He draws me near and brings my attention back to what matters, Him. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />Love Always,<br />Alix </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;">Have you ever tried to do everything on your own? We struggle, we strive, and all is does is leaves us exhausted, frustrated, and not an inch further that where we started. I am guilty of CONSTANTLY doing this. It is emotionally, physically, and spiritually draining. The song that we are looking at today makes me release my grasp that I think I have on any situation. God uses these words to breathe new life into me every time.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;">Lord, I come, I confess<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Bowing here I find my rest<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Without You I fall apart<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />You're the One that guides my heart<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Lord, I need You, oh, I need You<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Every hour I need You<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />My one defense, my righteousness<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Oh God, how I need You<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Where sin runs deep Your grace is more<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Where grace is found is where You are<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />And where You are, Lord, I am free<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Holiness is Christ in me<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Lord, I need You, oh, I need You<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Every hour I need You<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />My one defense, my righteousness<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Oh God, how I need You<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Teach my song to rise to You<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />When temptation comes my way<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />And when I cannot stand I'll fall on You<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Jesus, You're my hope and stay<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Lord, I need You, oh, I need You<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Every hour I need You<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />My one defense, my righteousness<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Oh God, how I need You<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />You're my one defense, my righteousness<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Oh God, how I need You<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />My one defense, my righteousness<br style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Oh God, how I need You</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;">My favorite part of the first verse is this: "With out you I fall apart..." I love the vulnerability of this sentence. No inhibitions, no reservations, we just put it all out there. Lord I confess, I have been doing all of this by myself and I am failing miserably. I literally fall apart at the seams with out you God. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;">Like the other songs we have looked at the grace of God is highlighted. His grace sets us free from sin and from ourselves. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: x-small;">When we look at the chorus once again, I am blown away by the vulnerability that we can bring to our God. I had one question though, I didn't quite understand what was meant by this: "My one defense my righteousness..." I understood that God is our one and only defense, but what did the righteousness meant? You guessed it! I looked up another definition!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: x-small;"><b><i><u>Righteousness</u></i></b>: </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; font-weight: 300; line-height: 15px;">t<i>he quality of being morally right or justifiable.</i></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: x-small;">I didn't know what the sentence meant until I stumbled upon this verse:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Indeed, there is no one on earth who is righteous, no one who does what is right and never sins.~Ecclesiastes 7:20 </i></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: x-small;">Light bulb! God is our righteousness! We don't have the capability to be righteous but God is that for us. We NEED Him to be that for us. We are so incapable, we NEED our God every moment of everyday. How blessed we are to know that he is with us everyday? Especially when we know how dependent we need to be on Him. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: x-small;">Our rock is our God and he will never be moved. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><br /></span></span>Alix http://www.blogger.com/profile/17290110690332275965noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631803792753850678.post-36867976730601809902013-10-07T20:25:00.000-07:002013-10-07T20:25:20.561-07:0031 Days: Meaningful Worship: Another Hallelujah <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today we will be looking at Another Hallelujah by Lincoln Brewster.<br />
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I have the immense privilege of being part of my worship team at church. I get to be surrounded by some very very talented people with a hearts that beat solely for our God. This is one of the first songs I ever got to sing with the team, and for that reason it will always hold a place in my heart.<br />
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Here are the lyrics:<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">(</span>verse 1)<br />I love You Lord with all my heart<br />You've given me a brand new start<br />And I just want to sing this song to You<br />It goes like this the fourth the fifth<br />The minor fall the major lift<br />My heart and soul are praising<br />Hallelujah<br /><br />(chorus)<br />Hallelujah, hallelujah<br />Hallelujan, hallelujah<br /><br />(verse 2)<br />I know that You're the God above<br />You're filling me with grace and love<br />And I just want to say thank You to You<br />You pulled me from the miry clay<br />You've given me a brand new day<br />Now all that I can say is<br />Hallelujah</div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'DejaVu Serif', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span>Yesterday, I mentioned that I believe that every word that leaves our lips should be intentional. (I believe this to be true worshiping or not.) Sometimes, when we worship we get comfortable. We have sung these songs before, and it is easy to sing them without thinking about what we are saying. I have been guilty of this on numerous occasions. </span></span><div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'DejaVu Serif', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span>To combat this, I wanted to know the definition of Hallelujah. We have heard this word a million times right? It graces many a song and is used an an exclamation of praise. The problem is, I had been singing it for years without ever knowing exactly what it meant! </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'DejaVu Serif', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span><b><u><i>Hallelujah</i></u></b>: <i>God be praised. </i></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'DejaVu Serif', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span>I wanted to make sure I understood the whole definition meant before I went around singing this powerful word. Therefore, I dug a little deeper, I looked up the word praise. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'DejaVu Serif', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span><b><i><u>Praise:</u></i></b> <i>To express one's respect and gratitude towards God. </i></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'DejaVu Serif', serif; font-size: 16px;"><span>There we have it. When we sing Hallelujah, we are expressing our respect and gratitude to our almighty God. What a privilege it is to have the ability to do that! </span></span></div>
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For the next 31 days I will be writting everyday about a particular worship song. (This was supposed to start on the 1st but, there were a few aparment issues that popped up.)</div>
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I believe with my whole heart that when we worship (which can come in many many forms) we need to mean it with all our being. Every word that leaves our lips, must be thoughtful and full of love.<br />
My favorite way to worship is through song, and that is why we will be going through 31 songs this next month. We will be talking about what the songs mean, what bible verses back them up or inspire them, and how they have spoken into my life.<br />
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To start off this series, I wanted to start with Leeland's "I Wonder." We covered this song last week in the worship service, and it captivated my heart.<br />
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Have you ever felt like there is just nothing you can say to God because of all that He has done for you? Have you ever felt like all you can do sit there in awe? I am at a loss when I think about all the words in this song. <br />
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At Your lightning in the sky, I shudder<br />
Your glory is a blanket that covers<br />
Every living thing<br />
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I’m in awe at the majesty of who You are<br />
Your love is a seal burnt inside my heart<br />
All of the day I want to be where You are<br />
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And it feels like there’s not enough praise inside of me<br />
With all these words, all my heart can sing is holy<br />
You are holy<br />
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Jesus Christ<br />
You bled Your love, laid down Yourself<br />
And gave me life<br />
In naked shame You hung and You were lifted high<br />
Here I lay in awe and wonder<br />
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I am afraid<br />
For no one’s ever sacrificed and loved me this way<br />
So on my face I fall under Your heavy grace<br />
Here I lay in awe and wonder<br />
And I wonder<br />
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I’m in awe at the majesty of who You are<br />
Your love is a seal burnt inside my heart<br />
All of the day I want to be where You are<br />
Holy Father<br />
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And it feels like there’s not enough praise inside of me<br />
With all these words, all my heart can sing is holy<br />
You are holy<br />
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You bled Your love, laid down Yourself<br />
And gave me life<br />
In naked shame You hung and You were lifted high<br />
Here I lay in awe and wonder</div>
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I am afraid<br />
For no one’s ever sacrificed and loved me this way<br />
So on my face I fall under Your heavy grace<br />
Here I lay in awe and wonder<br />
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I love the first verse, it just describes a few of Gods creations that leave me in awe every time I see them. These creations display his glory and it covers everything the eye can see. Look at the two pictures above, don't they just scream Gods glory and majesty?!</div>
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The second verse is repeated twice in this song. It describes the awe that we have for the majesty of our God. The God who has created all things, and yet calls us by name. The God who does not need us, but wants us anyway. His love is with us always, and is written on our very hearts. We know all of this, therefore, we want to be with Him wherever he is all day everyday.</div>
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The chorus speaks of Jesus' crucifixion. The crucifixion was God's greatest sacrifice and the greatest demonstration of love the world will ever see. His grace is so heavy that all we can do is fall under the weight and sit in awe of the God who loves us. We have absolutely nothing to offer Him, but He loves us anyway. We can not repay our debt, thankfully Jesus did it for us. </div>
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When I think about that, the debt that I no longer owe because of Jesus, I am in awe. All I literally can do is sit in the presence of God and marvel at who He is. </div>
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1) We went camping with my best friends from high school.<br />
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2) Danielle got married!</div>
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3) We went Peach Picking with the Waids</div>
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4) We went on a cabin trip with some of our closest friends. Eight kids and eight adults, it is a good ratio! We were in Pinetop Arizona. </div>
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5) My sister is a college girl! I got to see her, my parents, and my brother. Getting us all in one place is a miracle!<br />
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6) My scarf from She Does Justice came in!!!!<br />
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8) Why yes, that is a life size poster of me up in the new employee gym....it's a little weird to be honest. ( I picked the quote on the poster, not the communications department.)<br />
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<br />Alix http://www.blogger.com/profile/17290110690332275965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631803792753850678.post-50106473471005942242013-07-29T21:08:00.000-07:002013-07-29T21:12:29.204-07:00She Does Justice: Let's Help SomeoneI have some pretty exciting news. I am part of the <a href="http://www.shedoesjusticeshop.com/?ref=alixbennett">She Does Justice</a> Affiliate program.<br />
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<a href="http://www.shedoesjusticeshop.com/?ref=alixbennett">She does Justice</a> is a shop and blog dreamed up by Megan. Megan has a beautiful heart and a passion for Christ that she willingly shares with all of us who read her blog. She is truly inspiring. On top of that, Megan is a mother of four and her newest addition was recently adopted from Africa. She Does Justice was born to help fund the adoption of her daughter, Shiloh.<br />
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Now that Shiloh is home safely, Megan has followed another path that God has carved for her. She uses her blog and shop to help others. Every month She Does Justice has a cause they sponsor. Ten percent of all profit goes to this cause, and this month the cause is <a href="http://www.babyadamsjourney.com/">Adam</a>. His story is one that left me in awe of our God.<br />
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She does Justice sells gorgeous scarves, headbands, bracelets, and t-shirts. All of the scarves and headbands are sown by Megan herself. This past Monday, she also opened up SDJ Littles which has amazing apparel for the kids! <br />
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So....what is this affiliate program that I was talking about? Well, if you use my link that takes you to She Does Justice (the link above), and you buy something another ten percent of the profit comes my way.<br />
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Here is the thing folks. I do not want to make money off of this, I really just want to follow Gods calling and love on others. Therefore, any money that comes my way will be donated to My Life Speaks.<br />
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<a href="http://www.mylifespeaks.com/blog-3/page/2/">My Life Speaks</a> was created to change the lives of the many orphans in Haiti. Eventually the goal is to buy land and have housing for as many as 40 orphans, and provide other resources such as medical center and community center.<br />
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As for now, the permanent team in Haiti is pouring themselves into the community. They demonstrate the love that Christ has for each and every child daily. In a world that can be cruel and unkind they speak up for those who cant speak for themselves.<br />
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What do you say? Would you help me help TWO causes?! Let's go out there and show love to others.<br />
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"This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you."- John 15:12<br />
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Alix<br />
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1) Started a bible study on the women in the Bible on <a href="http://shereadstruth.com/">She Reads Truth</a>. I am absolutely loving it.<br />
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2) Made this fun bunting for my best friend in Germany, Alyssa. She is an awesome photographer specializing in new borns and maternity. Go check <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Swedberg-Snapshots/107700462617613">her</a> out! I will wait here while you do that.....<br />
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3) This definition gave me a much needed perspective shift.<br />
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4) I am honored to get to be part of the <a href="http://www.shedoesjusticeshop.com/?ref=alixbennett">She Does Justice</a> affiliate program. I will be doing a whole blog post on it Monday!<br />
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5) This guy. I tell ya, he just makes my heart melt. I am so blessed to have him, I can barely believe he chose me.<br />
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Love Always,<br />
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(Linking up at <a href="http://www.thelaurenelizabeth.com/">Laurenelizabeth</a>)Alix http://www.blogger.com/profile/17290110690332275965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631803792753850678.post-79554534419575224612013-07-07T17:32:00.000-07:002013-07-07T17:32:46.877-07:0023<br />
I am a little behind on my blogging! My birthday was a few weeks ago, and it was an amazing birthday.<br />
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My coworkers decorated my office, and Ben brought me some beautiful flowers. We went to dinner that night and had a great time!<br />
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Ben also talked to some of my friends and together they all planned a girls night out. I was completely surprised!<br />
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My 23rd birthday was amazing and I cant wait to see what adventures this next year brings!<br />
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Love Always,<br />
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1) My birthday was two weeks ago, and a lot of wonderful things happened. I will share about that later. However, this video of my niece makes me smile every time I see it. Thank you Lys! I absolutely love it!!!!<br />
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2) Girls night out for my birthday last weekend. These ladies are amazing! I feel so very loved and honored to have them as my friends. (More on that to come.)<br />
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4) Paleo Lasagna. Enough said.<br />
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5) One of my best friends from high school had some wonderful news this week. Her and her husband have decided to adopt! It may be a little bit until they meet their son or daughter, but in the mean time I am so excited for them! Brenley and Eric you are going to be amazing parents! Cant wait to watch your little family grow.<br />
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Love Always,<br />
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A few weeks ago I talked about how negativity was taking my life in a direction I did not want to go.<br />
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As I started out on my journey to become more positive I noticed one thing in particular, perspective REALLY matters.<br />
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I can complain until the cows come home, but it accomplishes nothing. However, if I thank the Lord for all he has blessed me with, my heart is full, and I am closer to my God. I noticed that if I focused on all the good going on around me, everything seemed well, brighter.<br />
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Once I stood back and took a look at everything, I realized that I have a lot to be thankful for. Today, I am alive, I have legs that allow me to run, I have a job to go to, and I can see the beautiful world God has created. I am continually blessed by my friends and family, and God is providing in ways I couldn't even imagine.<br />
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So here is to a positive perspective and all the blessing God continually rains down on each one of us. I am so very thankful for the person reading this, thank you for helping me on my journey to the person God calls me to be!<br />
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Love Always,<br />
Alix<br />
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P.S. That sweet little boy is Diego, I am so very thankful for him. (Thats how it ties into the post...get it?) Plus he is just so amazingly cute that I had to share a picture of him. Oh, and his hair naturally does that faux hawk thing, love it!!! Thanks for letting me constantly hold your little boy Jenny!Alix http://www.blogger.com/profile/17290110690332275965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631803792753850678.post-63223678924768320852013-06-16T14:27:00.001-07:002013-06-16T14:27:18.670-07:00Ten Important Things My Father Taught Me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For Mother's day I wrote<a href="http://1love2always.blogspot.com/2013/05/ten-important-things-my-mother-taught-me.html"> this post.</a> I thought it would be fun to write one for my Father too.<br />
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1) Always remember to laugh, it's essential to living a good life.<br />
2) Teasing is a way to show others you love them. Make sure to be nice though.<br />
3) Silly nicknames made up by your Father NEVER go away:) Just embrace them. (Seriously though Dad, Clyde? Really?!)<br />
4) Always be generous, every blessing is from God. It was never ours in the first place.<br />
5) Kindness and a smile go a long way in this world.<br />
6) Prayer is powerful, never ever stop praying.<br />
7) Always be willing to help others, they are our family, blood relative or not.<br />
8) Worshiping God can be done anywhere at any time.<br />
9) Take time to study God's word. God knows what he is talking about.<br />
10) Finally, Joshua 1:9, "Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you no matter where you go." This verse has and will always be my favorite because of you.<br />
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Dad, you really are my hero. You taught me how to love first. You are a great example to me, and you have always reflected God's love. You amaze me with your generosity, compassion, and goofiness. Thank you Dad for being the best Dad we could ask for. I love you!!!<br />
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Love Always,<br />
Alix<br />
<br />Alix http://www.blogger.com/profile/17290110690332275965noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631803792753850678.post-71564056302281112342013-06-12T19:28:00.000-07:002013-06-12T19:29:19.811-07:00Negative Nelly <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Recently I have found that a positive attitude is much more beneficial than a negative one.<br />
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In the process of learning this lesson, I have learned a few things about negativity....<br />
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I want to live a life that is positive and uplifting. I also want to spread positivity and love where ever I go not destruction. </div>
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So, I am giving up the negativity. Its destructive, and it distracts me from all the things that really matter. </div>
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I know its going to be tough and it wont happen over night. However, I think that embracing positivity is another way for me to grow into the women God intends for me to be.</div>
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Alix </div>
Alix http://www.blogger.com/profile/17290110690332275965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631803792753850678.post-12834019101772918522013-06-11T08:00:00.000-07:002013-06-09T20:10:48.803-07:00Crafting Weekend<br />
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This weekend I got to do a couple crafts I have been meaning to do.<br />
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I also got to make these adorable hair bows for some very special little girls. I used this tutorial by the <a href="http://thepleatedpoppy.com/2011/04/bow-tie-tutorial/">Pleated Poppy</a>. I just made the dimensions 6' x 4', so the bows were a little smaller. Then I put the bows on some small duck bill clips. </div>
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Alix http://www.blogger.com/profile/17290110690332275965noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631803792753850678.post-88494267381452756402013-06-09T19:39:00.001-07:002013-06-09T19:39:30.025-07:00Eryn's Graduation + A Concert<br />
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My sister graduated high school a few weeks ago. The weekend was full of celebrating, seeing friends, and hanging out with family.<br />
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Eryn's speech was amazing, and we could not be more proud of her!<br />
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A few days later Eryn and I went to the Taylor Swift Concert in Glendale. We had a great time with each other and getting to hang out with my Mom after. </div>
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My sister looks a little like Taylor, there were several people who did a double take when they saw her. I have never seen so many people so excited and disappointed to see her at the same time! </div>
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I already miss my family, but I am so grateful for the time I get to spend with them!<br />
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Love Always,<br />
AlixAlix http://www.blogger.com/profile/17290110690332275965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631803792753850678.post-76235548526888610722013-06-04T20:36:00.002-07:002013-06-04T20:36:38.602-07:00His Promises are True<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Lately, I have felt...well... stuck.<br />
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Things have been changing at my office, in my family, and at my church. Im a little lost and confused as to what God wants me to do next.<br />
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As a result I tend to get a little down.<br />
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Luckily for me I have an amazing husband who reminds me of the promises God made to us. <br />
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"God's promises are based on who he is. God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Therefore his promises are eternal, consistent, and will never change." ~Ben Bennett<br />
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<li>God is always faithful- Psalms 117:2</li>
<li>God will never leave or forsake us- Deuteronomy 31:6</li>
<li>We are God's, and he we will love us forever- Psalms 118:28-29</li>
<li>God will be with us where ever we go- Joshua 1:9</li>
<li>God will always provide a way- Isaiah 41:13</li>
<li>God is trustworthy- Proverbs 3:5-6</li>
<li>God has a plan for each one of us- Jeremiah 29:11</li>
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Even though I am still not sure what to do next, it's comforting to know that God never changes. While I know this is hard, I can see God can use this to help me grow. I know that growth is even more important than knowing what to do next. </div>
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Alix http://www.blogger.com/profile/17290110690332275965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631803792753850678.post-58980203093689668102013-05-20T21:21:00.001-07:002013-09-15T17:22:06.409-07:00To My Dearest Sister Eryn...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My younger sister is graduating from High School on Friday. She has worked so hard and will even be the salutatorian of her class. My family and I could not be more proud of her!<br />
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Eryn, as you start this new chapter of your life I wanted to share a few things I learned in college. My dearest sister always remember your H.E.A.R.T.S.<br />
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H- Hold on to your faith. Your faith will get you through both good and bad times. It will also help you find the plan God has for you.<br />
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E- Enjoy your time in college! Before you know it, the next four years will fly by. Have some fun! ( 100% legal fun...I know you wouldn't do anything like that, but I have to put the disclaimer;)<br />
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A- Always remember to call Mom and your sister too! You will always be one of Mom's little girls. Both her and I just want to be part of your life always:)<br />
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R- Remember to pray. Don't only hold on to your faith, but grow your faith. You have such a great relationship with God, and I can't wait to see how he uses you!<br />
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T- Take time to make great friends. Those friendships could last a lifetime, and bring a lot of laughter and happiness to your life.<br />
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S- Smile! You have a smile that brings such joy to the world. Heaven knows that the world could always use more joy!<br />
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Sis you have become a remarkable woman who is not only intelligent but strong. You make me laugh more than anyone else in the world! I can not wait to see the plans God has for you. I know one thing for sure, God is going to use you for amazing things.<br />
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Congragulations Eryn! You are amazing! I love you!<br />
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Love Always,<br />
AlixAlix http://www.blogger.com/profile/17290110690332275965noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631803792753850678.post-81275965217359809432013-05-11T22:50:00.001-07:002013-05-11T23:35:21.298-07:00Ten Important Things My Mother Taught Me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Mothers Day!!!<br />
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Let me tell you, I have one amazing Mother. I have also been blessed to have several Mother figures growing up too.<br />
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My Mom has always been an inspiration to me, and I am glad to say she is one of my best friends. My Mother has taught me so many things in my 22 years on this earth. Today, I thought of ten really important things that she has taught me.<br />
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2) Be thankful for every single day, each one is a blessing.<br />
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3) Be responsible, God gave you a brain use it.<br />
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5) Family is <u style="font-style: italic;">very very very </u>important. They are worth any sacrifice you may have to make.<br />
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6) Show love to everyone regardless of any circumstance.<br />
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7) Always try to see both sides of an issue. You will always be well informed.<br />
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9) We are all children of God, no one is better than another.<br />
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My Mother is so very remarkable, and I am so blessed to call her Mom.<br />
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While I cant be with her on Mother's Day, I wanted her to know, that I love her so very much. I cant begin to express my gratitude for all that she does.<br />
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Happy Mother's Day Mom! I love you!<br />
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(Happy Mother's Day to all those Moms out there. Thank you for all that you do!)<br />
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Love Always,<br />
AlixAlix http://www.blogger.com/profile/17290110690332275965noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631803792753850678.post-43349981484962377252013-05-08T20:08:00.001-07:002013-05-08T20:08:44.756-07:00Weekend Recap The last two weeks have been entirely crazy. On top of work things we have done two road trips in the last two weekends. Here is what happened:<br />
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My sister went to prom, and of course I <i>had</i> to be there to see it! I took tons of pictures and showed them around the office, yes, I was <i>that</i> person.<br />
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The evening of prom I got to see my best friend Brynn. Every girl should have a friend like her, every time I see her its like we were never apart.<br />
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Fast forward to last weekend.<br />
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My brother got engaged to his amazing fiance Anna. Jacob got a great catch! We are all so very excited for the two of them. (Jake is pretty great too;)<br />
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We went to Phoenix on Saturday to go see Tonya and Carl get married. It was a beautiful wedding!<br />
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We stayed the night in Phoenix, it was so relaxing. Ben and I both needed some time away with each other if only for a night. I was so very grateful for the time.<br />
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On Sunday I went to a bridal shower for my dear friend Esther who will be getting married in June. It was so very wonderful to see her! Its been over a year, and soon she will be married and moving to China for two years. There her and her husband Josh will be teaching english there and doing the Lord's work. <br />
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Needless to say, we are exhausted. It was completely worth it though. This weekend we are looking forward to going no where!<br />
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Love Always,<br />
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