In The Valley.

What Do I Know of Holy?

I made You promises a thousand times
I tried to hear from Heaven

But I talked the whole time

I think I made You too small

I never feared You at all

If You touched my face would I know You?

Looked into my eyes could I behold You?

(CHORUS)

What do I know of You

Who spoke me into motion?

Where have I even stood

But the shore along Your ocean?

Are You fire? Are You fury?

Are You sacred? Are You beautiful?

What do I know?

What do I know of Holy?

I guess I thought that I had figured You out

I knew all the stories and I learned to talk about

How You were mighty to save

Those were only empty words on a page

Then I caught a glimpse of who You might be

The slightest hint of You brought me down to my knees

(CHORUS)

What do I know of You,

Who spoke me into motion?

Where have I even stood

But the shore along Your ocean?

Are You fire? Are You fury?

Are You sacred? Are You beautiful?

What do I know?

What do I know of Holy?

(CHORUS 2)

What do I know of Holy?

What do I know of wounds that will heal my shame?

And a God who gave life "its" name?

What do I know of Holy?

Of the One who the angels praise?

All creation knows Your name

On earth and heaven above

What do I know of this love?

(CHORUS)

What do I know of You

Who spoke me into motion?

Where have I even stood

But the shore along Your ocean?

Are You fire? Are You fury?

Are You sacred? Are You beautiful?

What do I know? What do I know of Holy?

What do I know of Holy?

What do I know of Holy?

We just returned from 5 fun filled days of camping with friends and family at a local, ocean side, beautiful, tree filled park. We had lots of laughs, lots of chats, lots of good times. The kids biked through the dirt roads and played on the beach till they were tuckered, but still fussed at going to bed and missing out on fun. Little sleep was had by all, but that goes without saying. Now we are back, and in the sorting, cleaning, and laundering stage. It is my turn to climb into the tub. I just popped over to Linda's and she had this song playing, and it totally UNGLUED me- I had a time of tears and an awareness of God's immense greatness compared to my little self.

This has been a summer of much fun, but also, quiet sorrow in my heart. We all have some real mountains to climb- it is hard to think of loved ones in my life who don't, or who haven't gone through some kind of loss, so I am not having a pity party. Yah know how you have gone through hard times and it feels like you have grown, but then more tough times come and you realize how much more God is gonna grow you in order to get through it??? The older I get, the more it becomes apparent that I GROW by SHRINKING my stubborn will and plans to the Lord's much greater and better way. I feel like I am at a place now where God's arms are open, and I have a decision to make- am I going to totally place my "mommy's heart" there? I have to an extent, but the end of summer is coming- when my daughter doesn't come back, and that is gonna be a whopper to handle. Am I going to place my worries and fears completely in His hands, or am I gonna snatch them back time and time again? I so absolutely need God's wisdom now- I have much to learn in the months ahead. The words in the song above just hit me: What do I know of holy, what do I know?" I am a life long Sunday School girl- I can beat most at a sword drill and can tell you almost every Bible story in the Book, but that is not what it is about, is it? That is what my life story is about- how I "knew it all", but took a life time to have heart knowledge of my Lord and Saviour. I am so thankful to Him for surrounding me with Christian family and friends, including you, who lift our family up in prayer at this time.

How can I pray for you?

ps- if you want to listen to the song, click here. It's beautiful.