I know You gave the world Your only Son....

The past few days I was able to spend near San Diego with Danielle. It was an amazing time of relaxation and calm. God showed us such beautiful things, and allowed us to enjoy Him in a very real way. We were so blessed the entire trip. (She is a GREAT trip buddy!!) I can't say enough about how much I loved seeing the ocean, walking along the shore with all the world around us foggy and gray; I think it's so beautiful.

Today I was able to go to service and it was wonderful. The message and the music were both phenomenal. I was able to hear a song I loved but I hadn't heard in a while. I'm going to post the lyrics here - they're short but powerful. It's by Hillsong, if anyone cares to download it. :) I was reminded very strongly today of what Jesus did for me, and the responsibility and the JOY I need to have in proclaiming His name to everyone, anyone I come into contact with. I need to pursue God recklessly and without hindrance, throwing off anything that is holding me back from fully living in His presence and abundance. Praise God for His mercies, for being limitless, for being loving beyond my comprehension.

Also, there's 2 weeks until I leave for New York (Sept. 8) followed 2 days later by leaving for Namibia. I can't even believe it! Please be praying that last minute details would be worked out, I'd get everything I need to take over there, and that God would bless our team from the beginning!!

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The precious blood of Jesus Christ redeems
forgiven I’m alive, restored, set free

Your majesty resides inside of me
forever I believe, forever I believe

Arrested by Your truth and righteousness
Your grace has overwhelmed my brokenness

Convicted by Your spirit, led by Your word
Your love will never fail
Your love will never fail

Cause I know You gave the world Your only Son
for us to know Your name

To live within the Savior's love
and He took my place
knowing He’d be crucified

and You loved... You loved a people undeserving