Reading Between the Lines

I don't know how many of you read, but I read a lot. I read all types of books, children's, teens, adults, etc. 

It is often when I am reading books for something to stick out to me. Sometimes its something that reminds of a past time or others it is something that makes me ponder. 

While on vacation this past week, I did a lot of reading (4 books). Two of these were by Mitch Albom. 

*if you don't know who Mitch Albom is, please read at least 1 of his books. He is a great author!

The first quote I noticed was from the book, "Have a Little Faith"

The quote is:

"When you come to the end, that's where God begins."

When I first read that sentence, I read it again, and then a third time. This passage of the book is talking about how you know God exists. No matter how far science advances, there is always a new question about the beginning or the end of life. Whenever our life halts, God is just beginning. He goes on forever! There is no time, no spot, no moment that He is not. It's astounding to think so big. It's nearly unimaginable. 

I also read other blogs. So here is a quote that caught my attention:

"Your naked body deserves the honor of being shared only with someone who is covenanted to never stop loving your naked soul."

As a person who has not always made the best decisions, and did not always walk the straight and narrow path, this quote spoke to me. Everyone always tells you, "wait till marriage" "you wait because that's what the bible says."

Don't get me wrong, I agree and I try to follow the instructions given by God, but as a teenager you don't always see eye to eye. This quote gives you more reason. 

In the article it talks about how your skin is the outer layer of your soul. How true?!! A sentimental touch can give you goose bumps, chills, a heat wave, etc. something you feel in your soul. 

Saving yourself for someone who can reach your soul makes the experience all the more incredible! I am so blessed to have found a man who speaks to my soul, who can see all of me and love me still. 

Marriage is a beautiful gift from God! Cherish it and everything that comes with it. Make memories that will last forever. Make memories that you can only make with one person. And always make sure that your other half can see and love all of you!

More Than Lyrics

Have you ever had that overwhelming feeling of praise? You may get it during bible study or during personal devotions; some may get this feeling when doing things for other. For me, I feel my heart strings being pulled during worship. I love music! Music of all kinds (literally I can listen to ANYTHING). But some songs reach out to my heart and soul more than others. Here is a small clip of a song that has recently touched my heart:

Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fameAnd the cry of my heart is to bring You praiseFrom the inside out, O my soul cries out


Worship is something that I have learned over the years, varies for everyone! Some sing, some play instruments, some pray during songs, some sing with a beautiful melody. I will be honest with you, I LOVE to sing, but can't carry a tune in a bucket. I can switch to nearly any radio station, and I know the lyrics. When I am at church, I love my time of worship. It is the part of the service that God speaks to me. 

Back to the lyrics above. If you are familiar with contemporary Christian music, you may recognize these words. This is one of my favorite songs to sing at church. I get chills every time! The words in this song reach into my soul. They speak to me in words that are more than black and white. 

"And the cry of my heart is to bring You praise"

Oh my!! Did you read that?! I mean, REALLY read it. 

Has your heart ever cried out? I'm talking something deeper than a break up, deeper than the loss of a game. Has your heart ever cried out to Jesus? Have you ever felt like all you can do is say "I love you God! I adore you! I need you God! I want to do nothing but praise you!" 

I am far from perfect. My life journey has been rocky! But my soul, my heart, my entire being cries out to God over and over. I cry for help, I cry for joy, I cry for love, I cry for comfort, I cry for excitement, I cry for GOD! My heart desires to live and be more like Jesus. And I fail, time after time. But each and every time I fall away, God welcomes me back. 

"Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame"

Gods glory is astounding! His glory covers all of our faults. Here on earth, we get caught up in "fame." Whether it be Kim Kardashian or being the best basketball player in high school. Fame is something that we humans strive for. We like to be recognized. Don't you think God wants to be recognized?! Don't you think He deserves it?! Shouldn't our praise be to Him and for Him?! 

I could take each and every line of this song, and tell you how much it touches my soul. But I won't do that. Instead I beg you to take the time to listen to it. I have given you the link below, lyrics are included so you can see and hear the song. My prayer for you is that there is something out there, whether it be music or something else, that pulls at your heart to strive to be more for God. That makes you want to give every ounce of yourself to Him.

Have a blessed night, day, and week!