your name

this song has been in my head non-stop since sunday morning
your name (by paul baloche)
i sing the words in my head while i'm falling asleep
while i'm making supper
while i'm typing at work
while i'm driving
etc

i have realized something new that i love about Jesus
he isn't safe. but being with him is safe.
that is what i have been realizing and dwelling in for the last few days

safety. perfect peace. consistent friendship. faithfulness. saving grace.

i haven't felt like myself for a long time. and that in and of itself can be terrifying.
sometimes i need strength just to make it through the day!

on sunday michael & i went with josh, leah & ev to Kilcona Alliance Church and we loved it. it felt like being among friends. community. genuine passion for Jesus.
we sang one song that has been very meaningful to me lately

our God:
our God is greater, our God is stronger
God you are higher than any other
our God is healer, awesome in power
our God, our God!

and then a song that I hadn't sang for awhile - your name - and now it has literally been on repeat in my head. especially the line:

your name is a strong & mighty tower
your name is a shelter like no other

i'm realizing anew how amazing it is to have this safety
now i need to allow it to penetrate my entire being, so that there is no room for doubt & fear.

psalm 62:8

 So trust him absolutely, people;

      lay your lives on the line for him.

      God is a safe place to be.

me singing Your Name

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