Red Is For The Blood

We had the privilege this past Sunday of being led in worship by the Andrew Brown Band.  They are amazing and I wanted to share the lyrics of this song written by Andrew.  He had been on a mission trip in Africa, speaking with a little girl about salvation bracelets.  She was explaining to him what all the colors in the bracelet meant and when she came to the red one, she said, "this is the red one.  It's for the blood of Jesus.  And it's my favorite." He said: "it's my favorite too".  He wrote this song when he returned home.  It's a beautiful song and perfect for this Holy Week.  You can find them on iTunes.

Red Is For The Blood

Who am I

That You would know my name

Come and die

To take this sinner's place

Give your life

To save this broken race

I am Yours

Here I stand

At the Cross where You bled

Covered in love

Covered in red

Red is for the blood

For the love

For the mercy pouring down

For the One

Took my nails

Took my sin

Took my crown

It's for the Father 

Who would NOT give up

Until this one was found

It's for the blood of Jesus

Red is for the blood

It's for Your blood

You have eyes

To see what I can't see

Search through time

To the heart of me

Crucified

To set this captive free

Now I'm Yours

Here I stand

At the Cross where You bled

Covered in love

Covered in red

Red is for the blood

For the love

For the mercy pouring down

For the One

Took my nails

Took my sin

Took my crown

It's for the Father

Who would NOT give up

Until this one was found

It's for the blood of Jesus

Red is for the blood

It's for Your blood

©Andrew Brown

Happy Birthday Caitlin!

Happy Birthday Caitlin!  I can't believe that it has been 24 years since you entered the world and became the center of our universe.

We were beside ourselves when we found out that you were on the way.  After one miscarriage, we were anxious and worried.  I was on bed-rest for five of the nine months that I carried you.  We prayed so hard that I could carry my pregnancy to completion and deliver a healthy baby.  And we did.  God is so good.  You were and are such a blessing.

We were immediately smitten, and it took all of 5 seconds for you to wrap your daddy around your little finger.  You were his princess, and you still are.  You were so precious and we  took delight in everything that you did.  You were such a joy and your personality was larger than life.  You kept us on our toes and you kept us laughing.  We never had the least bit of trouble out of you.  If you ever did anything that maybe  you shouldn't have,  your conscience would get the better of you and you would immediately confess.

It has been such a privilege to be your Mama and to watch you grow into the godly young woman that you are today.  You've had my heart since the moment I met you.

Happy Birthday.  I love you so much.

Good Speaking, Good Music, Good Friends

Last Thursday I had the privilege of accompanying my friends Leah Adams and Kristin Adams (no relation) to North Metro First Baptist Church in Gwinnett County. Even though I had to get up in the middle of the night to get ready, I wouldn't have missed it.

Leah spoke at their Ladies Bible Study Spring Luncheon on the importance of Bible Study.  As always, her talk was wonderful and pointed straight to Jesus.  I enjoyed spending some time with the ladies of North Metro.  Please check out Leah's blog; she is a gifted Bible teacher and speaker.

Leah speaking

The special music for the day was performed by a beautiful young lady Ele Gilliland (pronounced Ellie).  She has a beautiful voice, but the most amazing thing is that she is only 13 years old!  And beautiful inside and out.  Cindy Morgan (yes that Cindy Morgan, Dove Award winner Cindy Morgan) has written a few songs for her.  She sings in her song Your Girl : " I found my place in this world when I became your girl".  So true.  Our identity and purpose comes from God alone.  I expect that we will be hearing a lot from Ele.  You can find the song Your Girl and her CD on her website.  You'll love it!

Beautiful Ele

Cute as a button, right down to her sequined converse sneakers!

After we left North Metro, we went to the Mall of Georgia for a little retail therapy.  We didn't buy a lot, but had a blast just being girls.  We did a lot of laughing.  I love my friends.  They are my Aaron and Hur, holding me up, supporting me with their love and prayer.

Me, Leah and Kristin.  Love these ladies!

It was a blessed day.

Love

Robert, the love of my life!

I just wanted to give a shout out to my wonderful hubs.  I have been under the weather for several months and he has been a wonderful care giver, unselfishly taking care of me.  He has prayed over me, posted Scripture throughout the house and just loved me the way that Jesus loves me.

Thank you baby.  I love you.

Name That Newsletter

Calling all you creative types:  Our Woman to Woman mentoring ministry at FBC needs your help naming our newsletter!   Go to our Woman to Woman blog and give us your ideas.

"Stuff"

I love the words to this song This is The Stuff by Francesca Battistelli.  Too often I let little annoyances steal my joy.   The words of this song remind me  that I  need to acknowledge my blessings daily.  Have a wonderful day and remember how BIG you are blessed!


"This Is The Stuff"

I lost my keys
In the great unknown
And call me please
'Cause I can't find my phone

This is the stuff that drives me crazy.
This is the stuff that's getting to me lately.
In the middle of my little mess
I forget how big I'm blessed

This is the stuff that gets under my skin
But I've got to trust You know exactly what You're doing
It might not be what I might choose
But this is the stuff you use

45 in a 35
Sirens and fines
While I'm running behind

This is the stuff that drives me crazy
This is the stuff that's getting to me lately
In the middle of my little mess
I forget how big I'm blessed

This is the stuff that gets under my skin
But I've got to trust You know exactly what You're doing
It might not be what I might choose but this is the stuff You use

To break me of impatience
Conquer my frustrations
I've got a new appreciation

It's not the end of the world

This is the stuff that drives me crazy.
This is the stuff
Someone save me
In the middle of little my mess
I forget how big I'm blessed

This is the stuff that gets under my skin
And I've got to trust you know exactly what You're doing
Might not be what I would choose but this is the stuff You use

This is the stuff You use

Got To Give It Up

I was recently diagnosed with food allergies, specifically to milk, eggs and almonds.  I typically consumed those foods on a daily basis so now  I have to stop and think about what I can and can't eat.  Milk and eggs are in almost everything.   Lactose is present in most medicines as a filler and as a binding agent!  I can't have cream in my coffee.  No cheese or butter.  No cake. (I will probably mourn the loss of this the most!)  No more Chick-fil-A strawberry milkshakes!

I can approach this season in my life in several ways; I can totally ignore the allergy, eat what I want and itch like crazy,  I can totally focus on the foods that I have had to give up and have a woe is me attitude, or I can focus on being thankful that the doctors figured out what was wrong with me and that there are still plenty of foods that I can eat.

Oh Father, help me daily to focus on what  I have, not on what I don't have or what I've had to give up.  I have everything in Jesus.  And He is all that I need.