Every Breath I Breathe An Invitation To Believe!

Chris taught from James 4:13-16: "13 Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit”— 14 yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. 15 Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.” 16 As it is, you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil." 

He challenged us to ask ourselves,"what part of my life am I holding on too tightly to?" and encouraged us to remember that our life is a mist, a vapor, fragile... life is short... death is certain... and God is in control... even when it doesn't feel like it. He encouraged us to consider trusting God that He knows what He is doing and has our best in mind. His plans are perfect. We are not really in control... so, what is it we need to let go?

This has been my personal journey for 2022 that I've been sharing with you... simply trusting Him. As easy as it sounds - in practicality this year I've found it very difficult. In fact, excruciating at times. Maybe it's part of a mid life crisis for me? I don't know why it's truly been the fight of my life. But, I'm enjoying His gentleness with me. His tender mercies that appear subtly and then sharply. 

This week I came upon a new song that captured my heart and expressed my feelings. I especially love that "every breath I breathe is an invitation to believe Him." And while I've tried to practice that very thing this entire year, I continue to struggle with it.

"In the morning, You sing over me. I receive Your mercy. Your faithfulness is clear to see. It's like the sunrise, constant everyday.

Every breath I breathe, an invitation to believe You are creating something good. Though this season doesn't tell my story, I know You'll move mountains for me. You're just that good.

So, I'll give thanks to God. When I don't have enough. 'Cause He's more than enough. 'Cause He's more than enough and He knows what I need."

Check out my fav song this week from Housefires, "I'll Give Thanks" featuring Kirby Caple!

*Taken from LIFT weekly email.