Currently Listening United We Stand By Hillsong United see related

so i have survived the most stressful and challenging week of my education career (so far!). i can’t say that i soared through it victoriously - it was an intense struggle. it is relieving to know that it’s all behind me now. Jesus was very gracious to me this week, picking me up when i fell and urging me to tackle each day with passion and resolve. it’s no coincidence that this week i started reading the book of joshua; the words “be strong and courageous, do not be terrified or discouraged” have been echoing in my bones every day. it thrilled me to see His miraculous hand working, but more thrilling than anything else was sensing His Spirit enabling me to walk on waves, run on clouds, and contribute to the great, everlasting story to which i have been called. friendships have deepened, new ones started, and others distanced through the demands of the greater story. above all, a deep, abiding satisfaction flows through me as i feel my life merging with Christ’s. i would have things no other way. though life has been incredibly tough and even discouraging at times, i have had opportunity after opportunity to make my life count for the One who gave His all for me. my soul spills over with ecstatic fulfillment. i’m leaning into His story. bring it on.

 you bought my life

with the blood that you shed on the cross

when you died

for the sins of men

and you let out a cry

crucified, now alive in me.

these hands are Yours

teach them to serve as you please

and i’ll reach out

desperate to see

all the greatness of God

may my soul rest assured in You.

i’ll never be the same. no, i’ll never be the same.

’cause i know that You’re alive.

You came to fix my broken life.

and i’ll sing to glorify

Your holy name, Jesus Christ.