Falling on My Knees

Nope, we have not heard a word. Silence on the job front line. Still waiting. A few leads here and there. I am ready to see what God provides for us, but He has us in a holding pattern. I am still trusting alone in His provision. I know His time is not our time, probably a very good thing indeed. I would rush and jump in and then think about it with regret later. I have been falling on my knees a lot, wrestling with anxiety, hope, trust, faith, mixed in with worry.

You know I can't finish without another worship song that tugs at my heart and puts my mind in focus.

Hungry by Kathryn Scott
Hungry, I come to you
For I know You satisfy
I am empty, but I know
Your love does not run dry

So I wait for you
So I wait for You
I’m falling on my knees
Offering all of me
Jesus, You’re all this heart is living for

Broken, I run to You
For Your arms are open wide
I am weary, but I know
Your touch restores my life

So I wait for you
So I wait for You
I’m falling on my knees
Offering all of me
Jesus, You’re all this heart is living for

Desert Song

I was listening to the words of this song tonight and my heart cried out echoing them. We touched on this in our Saturday morning bible study today. Here are the lyrics:

Verse 1:
This is my prayer in the desert
And all that's within me feels dry
This is my prayer in the hunger in me
My God is a God who provides

Verse 2:
And this is my prayer in the fire
In weakness or trial or pain
There is a faith proved
Of more worth than gold
So refine me Lord through the flames

Chorus:
And I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon forged against me shall remain

I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and He is here

Verse 3:
And this is my prayer in the battle
And triumph is still on it's way
I am a conqueror and co-heir with Christ
So firm on His promise I'll stand

Bridge:
All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship

Verse 4:
This is my prayer in the harvest
When favor and providence flow
I know I'm filled to be empited again
The seed I've recieved I will sow

May's Birthday Celebration

My baby turns 10 this month! I can't believe it. I just finished my desktop screensaver from the shabby shoppe and wanted to share! She looks so grown up. Sniffle, Sniffle!

Ethiopia or Bust

Ethiopian Orphans from Simon Scionka on Vimeo.

I have recently gotten back in touch with my friend Tanya. Tanya and her husband Tony are an amazing couple. They were high school sweethearts who married out of school. They both attended KU and Tony went on to medical school and is now a pediatric physician. Tanya and I grew up together in Bartlesville and as little girls we took ballet together. Later God wove our path together at KU as we both worked toward our OT degrees at KU medical center. After Jim and I were married, we spent a lot of time with Tony and Tanya as newlywed couples at Heartland Community Church in Kansas City. As God has moved our families to different parts of the country, it is really fun to reconnect and see how God is working in their lives. Currently, they are on a journey to adopt and bring home a child from Ethiopia. The Pruitt's journey is amazing and I wanted to include a link to her blog http://sixpruitts.blogspot.com/ named A Long Obedience. Take some time and check it out. Grab your kleenex box and be ready for God to move in your heart.

Scared - A Novel on the Edge of the World from Children's HopeChest on Vimeo.

Here are some unknown facts about Ethiopia.

* Did you know in Ethiopia
* * There is approx. 1 doctor for every 24,000 children
* * Ethiopia has approx. 4.3 million orphans and the country is twice the size of Texas
* * Half the children in Ethiopia will never attend school. 88% will never attend secondary school
* * The median age in Ethiopia is 18
* * 1 in 6 children die before their fifth birthday
* * 1 in 10 children die before their first birthday

If you are called to make a difference, check out these websites:
http://www.adoptionsbygladney.com
http://www.compassion.com/
http://www.shoesfororphansouls.org/
http://www.ahopeforchildren.org/
http://www.mochaclub.org/
http://www.5for50.com/
http://www.wheelchairfoundation.org/
http://www.charitywater.org/
http://www.worldorphans.com/

Blessed Be Your Name

Here are two of my favorite worship songs. I am worshiping God today for who He is. I am humbled by His provision and His Love.