From the porch bathed in soft twilight,
I catch a glimpse of a sliver
of a moon in a rainbow-hued sky
and the stark outline of trees bereft of leaves
that casts long, interwoven shadows
upon the lawn littered with the lingering
remnants of summer. I marvel
at the quiet music of the stars
twinkling to a secret silent rhythm,
content in their single purpose.
They are unaware of the fear and vastness
of the huge unknown that looms
above and before me,
and in the serenity of falling night
I am undone.
Thursday, November 3, 2005
Overcomer
You've had control of me too long. It's time for you to leave. I'm through with the negativity, the lies, the constant assaults. I'm through feeling like I'm worthless, through feeling sorry for myself, through believing that I'm a failure. I can't keep waking up every morning wish I hadn't. I can't keep questioning every move I make, wondering if it's the right one. I can't keep looking in the mirror and hating the reflection I see. I can't keep doubting my faith, doubting myself, doubting God. That's just what you want me to do. You taunt me and tempt me, whispering seductive lies and distracting me with my own insufficiency.
But no more. The power you had over me is gone. I will not bow down. I will not yield. I am a daughter of the Most High God, and He bought me with the blood of His Son. I am fearfully and wonderfully made, and it is for freedom that I have been set free. So I stand firm. I will not be burdened again by the yoke of slavery, of sin. I demolish all arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the word of God. I take captive every thought and make it obedient to Christ. I cast my cares on the LORD, for He cares for me. He LOVES me, desires me, calls to me to come out of the darkness and into the light. He showers upon me blessing upon blessing, mercies that are new every morning, grace that can't be measured. He is from all things, in all things, and by Him all things were created. My flesh and my heart may fail, my life may dwindle to a vapor, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. He is my light and my salvation, so I will fear you no more, for there is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out all fear. Through Him I have in my possession the very power He used to raise Christ from the dead. Through Him I have the victory. Through Him you are defeated.
Get behind me, satan. You are welcome here no longer.
But no more. The power you had over me is gone. I will not bow down. I will not yield. I am a daughter of the Most High God, and He bought me with the blood of His Son. I am fearfully and wonderfully made, and it is for freedom that I have been set free. So I stand firm. I will not be burdened again by the yoke of slavery, of sin. I demolish all arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the word of God. I take captive every thought and make it obedient to Christ. I cast my cares on the LORD, for He cares for me. He LOVES me, desires me, calls to me to come out of the darkness and into the light. He showers upon me blessing upon blessing, mercies that are new every morning, grace that can't be measured. He is from all things, in all things, and by Him all things were created. My flesh and my heart may fail, my life may dwindle to a vapor, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. He is my light and my salvation, so I will fear you no more, for there is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out all fear. Through Him I have in my possession the very power He used to raise Christ from the dead. Through Him I have the victory. Through Him you are defeated.
Get behind me, satan. You are welcome here no longer.
Wednesday, November 2, 2005
I am posting what is going to be my last survey. I know I'm wildly popular and everyone loves to "tag" me for these things, but I'm all surveyed out. (I'll pretend I'm wildly popular rather than just assuming that everyone tags me b/c I'm either a) a pushover who will do whatever people want, or b) a xanga addict who will most assuredly read everyone's subscriptions and be prompt to respond, or c) all of the above.) I do of course reserve the right to change my mind at any time and post surveys every day for a week if I so choose, but don't hold your breath.
Three Names You Go By
1. Erin
2. Hetzel
3. Pretzel (I don't really go by this, but when I meet new people they think it's so funny to call me this.)
Three Parts of Your Heritage
1. German
2. Latin American (Salvadoran, to be specific)
3. Irish
Three Things That Scare You
1. Failure
2. the Unknown
3. Walking to my car at night
Three of Your Everyday Essentials
1. Lip Smackers
2. Colored pens
3. Car
Three Things You Are Wearing Right Now
1. A hoodie
2. Totally trendy ankle socks
3. My newest pair of jeans
Three of Your Favorite Bands or Musical Artists:
1. Caedmon's Call
2. Switchfoot
3. Nichole Nordeman
Three of Your Favorite Songs - at the moment (this is so hard-I have a bazillion favorites!)
1. "Reflecting Light" by Sam Phillips (for you Gilmore Girls junkies, this is the song that Luke and Lorelai danced to on their first "date")
2. "Life is Wonderful" by Jason Mraz
3. "My Love Hasn't Grown Cold" by Bethany Dillon
Three Things You Want in a Relationship (other than Real Love)
1. Laughter
2. Hugs
3. Trust
Three Physical Things about the Opposite Sex that Appeal to You
1. Smile
2. Eyes
3. Dark hair
Three of Your Favorite Hobbies
1. Reading
2. Gilmore Girls (as much as I love it, it's a hobby)
3. Writing
Three Things You Want to do Really Badly Right Now
1. Have some Marble Slab
2. Dance with someone under the moonlight
3. Laugh with Emily Vassar (I miss you, Em!)
Three Places You Want to go on Vacation
1. Italy--all of it
2. New York City
3. Chicago
Three Things You Want to Do Before You Die
1. Sky dive
2. Write a novel
3. Get my PhD (please, Lord)
Three Ways that you are stereotypically a Chick/Guy
1. Cheesy commercials can make me cry.
2. I give my heart away too easily.
3. I feel prettier with makeup on.
Three of Your Favorite Cities/Towns
1. Seattle
2. Jackson, TN (seriously)
3. Chattanooga
Three Names You Go By
1. Erin
2. Hetzel
3. Pretzel (I don't really go by this, but when I meet new people they think it's so funny to call me this.)
Three Parts of Your Heritage
1. German
2. Latin American (Salvadoran, to be specific)
3. Irish
Three Things That Scare You
1. Failure
2. the Unknown
3. Walking to my car at night
Three of Your Everyday Essentials
1. Lip Smackers
2. Colored pens
3. Car
Three Things You Are Wearing Right Now
1. A hoodie
2. Totally trendy ankle socks
3. My newest pair of jeans
Three of Your Favorite Bands or Musical Artists:
1. Caedmon's Call
2. Switchfoot
3. Nichole Nordeman
Three of Your Favorite Songs - at the moment (this is so hard-I have a bazillion favorites!)
1. "Reflecting Light" by Sam Phillips (for you Gilmore Girls junkies, this is the song that Luke and Lorelai danced to on their first "date")
2. "Life is Wonderful" by Jason Mraz
3. "My Love Hasn't Grown Cold" by Bethany Dillon
Three Things You Want in a Relationship (other than Real Love)
1. Laughter
2. Hugs
3. Trust
Three Physical Things about the Opposite Sex that Appeal to You
1. Smile
2. Eyes
3. Dark hair
Three of Your Favorite Hobbies
1. Reading
2. Gilmore Girls (as much as I love it, it's a hobby)
3. Writing
Three Things You Want to do Really Badly Right Now
1. Have some Marble Slab
2. Dance with someone under the moonlight
3. Laugh with Emily Vassar (I miss you, Em!)
Three Places You Want to go on Vacation
1. Italy--all of it
2. New York City
3. Chicago
Three Things You Want to Do Before You Die
1. Sky dive
2. Write a novel
3. Get my PhD (please, Lord)
Three Ways that you are stereotypically a Chick/Guy
1. Cheesy commercials can make me cry.
2. I give my heart away too easily.
3. I feel prettier with makeup on.
Three of Your Favorite Cities/Towns
1. Seattle
2. Jackson, TN (seriously)
3. Chattanooga
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