Friday, January 29, 2010

I am Yours

"Who am i, that the bright morning star would choose to light the way for my ever-wandering heart? Who am i, that the voice that calmed the sea would call out through the rain and calm the storm in me? Not because of who i am, but because of what You've done, not because of what i've done, but because of Who You Are! I am a flower quickly fading; here today and gone tomorrow; a wave tossed in the ocean; a vapor in the wind. Still, YOU HEAR ME WHEN IM CALLING. LORD, YOU CATCH ME WHEN IM FALLING, AND YOU SHOWED ME WHO I AM. I AM YOURS!"

Im sure most of you have heard this song. Well last night, i was having a hard time. i was missing home, thinking about how hard school was gonna get, wondering how i was ever gonna learn enough Portuguese to get by, let alone grasp the whole language. Then this song came to mind and it was kind of like a spiritual bucket of cold water was dumped on me and a comforting reasurrance hit me: i am not in this position because of anything i can do, any way i have proven myself, or to prove that i can succeede. i am not here just to have a "good experience" or to be able to come out of it sayin, "i did it." Its not about anything that i have done or can do!
The truth is, this first few days that i've been here have been pretty self-focused. i was constantly worrying in the back of my mind about all kinds of me stuff. i thought, "how am i gonna do this?" And then i started singing that song and God's power and love exploded in my heart! The Holy Spirit reminded me that i am HIS! He WILL NOT leave me or let me fail because He is doing His work! it was such an awesome an comforting feeling that i couldnt help but praise Him! Gloria Deus! I love serving My Father who has so much love for me and never leaves me, even for a second!
I know this doesnt mean that everything will go perfectly. im gonna start to worry and the devil knows i miss home, so hes gonna try to pull me down with that. But GREATER is He that is in me than he that is in the world! He will lift me up and i will always praise Him! if you serve the same loving, powerful, and unchanging God, leave an "amen" down there in the comment box or write it on my wall on facebook so that everyone can see that we are His!!

Until Next Time,
Jo

6 comments:

  1. SO COOL! I'm glad to hear of what a godly way you are going about your circumstances, and know that I along with a large band of people will be your "prayer warriors" and will daily lift you up to our Great and Glorious Father! Like you said, may all glory go to Him and Him alone!!

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  2. Jordan! I'm so stoked to see how the Lord is already working and moving in your heart! He is SO evident in your life! You are absolutely right...He will NEVER give you more than you can handle and His grace goes before you, is with you, and goes behind you as well. He's ALL that you need! Keep running ardently after HIM ALONE. I love you so much!

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  3. Hello sweetie:)

    It was very good to see you last night even tho it was sad to say goodnight......I love and miss you but your blog made me feel better because God is fighting your battle and He is covering you and I'm happy to see His strength come through. It makes me stronger even tho it will be hard some days more than others, He's got us.

    You are a very special girl and have been called to do awesome things in His name and what is even more amazing is that you have answered the call and are ready to go for it no matter what!

    Love and hugs lots of them...Mom

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  4. Hey, Jo! It was nice talking to you today--my little girl! I got an account to check out your blogs every day and to send you a comment of encouragement! I missed working out with you on the punching bag the other day, but I know you are fighting the good fight in Brazil! Eph. 6:12 Remember your dad and Christ are always in your corner!

    Love,
    Papa

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  5. Psalm 91:11-13 For He will give His angels charge concerning you, to guard you in all your ways. They will bear you up in their hands, that you do not strike your foot against a stone. You will tread upon the lion and cobra, the young lion and the serpent will trample down.

    This is one of my prayers for you - that God will send His angels to comfort and hold you when you are feeling low or in need! Know that He is there and be still, so that He can continue to reveal His will to you throughout your time in Brasil!

    Time! I am praying for you!

    ALOTA WATER!! A Spiritual Bucket of ALOTA WATER!

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  6. Dear Jordan,

    Hi! Dad's at work so I gotta hurry. It was really special talkin with you last night. I know it did everyone good to see you. Tami at work asked about you, and I got to share what you were doin down there. I am confident in God's will for you and thankful for all Bill and Erika have made available for you to do for His kingdom. Seek Him first, and all will fall into place. I must go for now. You are annointed!! Bye!

    Love,
    Papa

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