You Raise Me Up 

When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary;
When troubles come and my heart burdened be;
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence,
Until you come and sit awhile with me.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

There is no life - no life without its hunger;
Each restless heart beats so imperfectly;
But when you come and I am filled with wonder,
Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

You raise me up... To more than I can be..

Good morning friends,

This is my favorite song. It is amazing how it lifts my spirits.

Gives me strength and wipes away all hopelessness in my life.

It is wonderful how simple words can change a mood or make you reflect on a situation or remind us of a crazy adventure in the past (hair bands from the 80's).

The line about being strong when I am on your shoulders, strikes me hard, because not only is He carrying us, but were held tall and secure so we can see better. Like the father that holds his child at a parade on his shoulders so they can see. Not only is He holding, but holding us for all the world to see.He raises us up to more than we can be. Such power and strength. He holds us. places us high, gives us strength and fills our loves with wonder. 

It is really hard to feel down and sad through these words.

Almost like putting on armor to protect ourselves knowing He is holding us and we can face anything the world throws at us, He has us safely and securely.

On this new journey to find where my sparkle went, I am learning I need lots of strength. In the place of joy is now anger, discontent and grouchiness. These are hard habits to break. it is so easy to get mad and yell, but to react humbly and contrite, with love and a soft voice is so hard these days. I know I should and I know how, but the rut I am in is not an easy one to dig my way out of.

I need to surround myself with the things that make me happy.

to stop allowing the negative to over shadow the kindness. I tell my kids to be kind and yet I show very little myself to them. I do not like this person I have been lately and I strive to change. Knowing God is holding me high, with grace and love is what spurs me to be strong and find joy and peace. To raise these children in Him with that same joy. To minister to others about these changes and be an example of His mercy and love.

One step at a time, one moment at a time, choosing my words to build and not destroy.

Is there something God wants you to overcome? Do you need His strength? All you need do is ask.

Be blessed today

Always

Suszi