"I Confess my Dependence on You"...

I have found some new tunes. I love music, but I'm really into the words more than anything else! So, I am especially loving Meridith Andrews and Jamie Slocum. The song, "Dependence on You" has really resonated with my life right now. Even in the midst of so much pain that friends and family are going through, I still know the peace of Christ...only HE can make that happen! So here are the lyrics: 'hope you love them as much as I do!

This is the life I’ve always wanted
To know the Prince of Peace
To feel my faith restored
As your grace surrounds me

This is the day of new beginnings
This is where my freedom starts
And now death has lost its sting
And Jesus how can I thank you?

Just to know, Just to know that you love me
Gives me hope to carry on
What can this world do to me?
Just to know, just to know that you’re with me
On all these roads I travel on
When all I have is gone
I confess my dependence on you

There is lightness in my laughter
There is a joy inside my soul
My heart is overwhelmed
And Jesus how can I thank you?

Just to know, Just to know that you love me
Gives me hope to carry on
What can this world do to me?

Just to know, just to know that you’re with me
On all these roads I travel on
When all I have is gone
I confess my dependence on you

Just to know, Just to know that you love me
Gives me hope to carry on
You’re the one thing I can turn to

She walks alone...but she is never alone. That's what life is like for my mom. She is taking care of my Father. You see, she's fulfilling that part of her vow promised over 50 year's ago, "in sickness and in health"...and now it's "in sickness".

She manages his health, completely cares for him, and also watches his health deteriorate every day. She is losing her life-long love and companion a little bit every day. She is being faithful, even when it is so very, very difficult. I see her suffering and I hate it on one side, and yet I'm inspired on the flip side.

It's a rare thing in today's world to see someone literally give up their life for another. It's a picture of Christ alive in her and His spirit speaking to all of us.

God, abundantly bless my mom. Love and comfort her like no one else can. Let her know that she is not alone, and that you are ALWAYS WITH HER! Protect and defend her. Strengthen her and help her to have joy, even in the midst of such pain. Lord, be with mama!