I lay it all down

Last night, Andrew and I went to a beautiful wedding. It was such a lovely union. While chit chatting with some of the guests there, I found out I have some readers that I hadn't previously known about. I'm honored, to put it plainly. Andrew overheard me say, as I was explaining what my blog is all about,  "I like to be an open, honest person, and life isn't always sweet tea and Sunday afternoon naps."

Andrew thought that was a blog-worthy quote.

It is. Especially now.

Andrew and I are asking for God to show us the way, answer a prayer, and cause our hearts to be obedient and open to what He has in store for us. It is now that we are in the "meat" of prayer.

After having such a crappy day today, I had to laugh. What else can you do? After running for stress relief, then watching SNL for a laugh, I got on my knees and asked God to let me trust Him...and started to laugh at all the things that can go wrong in a single day.

My prayer has been this...

"I'm giving you my heart, 

and all that is within.

I lay it all down, 

for the sake of You my King.

I'm giving You my dreams, 

I'm laying down my rights, 

I'm giving up my pride,

for the promise of new life. 

And I surrender all to You, 

All to You..."

Those are some of the words to "Surrender" by Lincoln Brewster. It represents everything I need to do right now; surrender. I envision myself at the foot of the cross; laying at his feet; giving Him all of my concerns. 

I cling to these words, and then I feel like they're not "deep" enough. I read so many blogs that are so very thought-provoking; so very challenging; so very deep. And all I can come up with is a praise and worship song. It's what's on my heart. It's what's on my mind. It's what speaks to me now. That's my cry.

So that's the truth. That's my blog. 

"Surrender"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj156ZHzG5I