the love that you've been looking for

I always loved this song and somehow I felt that even though the band who sang it (98 Degrees) weren't Christian the lyrics can speak about His love.

And I just found out that it was in the album for Music Inspired By Jesus the Epic Mini-Series; no wonder... It was about His love after all.

Do read on to be inspired and refreshed by the truth of His love..

Lonely, that's not how we're meant to be
But looking in your eyes I see
A heart that was abandoned
By a world that used to show you love 
You feel like you're the only one
Whose day begins without the sun
You're left to turn and face it all alone

Well, I know sometimes it seems as if
fate has done you wrong
But if you look inside your heart
you'll find the strength to carry on

You've got to leave it all behind you
Break through those lonely chains that bind you
'Cause love's not far away, it's gonna find your heart someday
And when you feel it's warmth surround you
You'll realize that love has found you
So turn away your fears
'Cause the love that you've been looking for is here

Suddenly, your broken heart begins to see
a love that lasts eternally
Just look ahead and never ever let a single tear drop from your eye
It breaks my heart to see you cry
The pain that haunts you every night
Because of all the emptiness inside

Well, I know sometimes it seems as if your heart is caving in
But if we look inside the soul we'll find the love we have within

I know sometimes when things go wrong
You search for strength carry on
But all we need to take control
Is the love within my soul
'Cause you know that love will find a way
To reach your heart again someday
You must believe it's true
Now all you have to do

ready for you

Recently; I did certain things that seemed alright to me; but as it went on I realized how wrong it was. I can't say what it is; but I was utterly displeased with myself.. And I know I broke His heart too.. Maybe in other people's eyes it might not seem to be anything that's wrong; but every little piece of dirt in our lives have to be removed. Small sins; big sins; what difference is there? It's still sin. I remember an uncle in my church saying that sometimes we may think that our lives are fully clean and that we are not sinning; and that's when we need to use a 'magnifying glass' to check our lives...

It's hard sometimes. To do what's right. To be radical. The world might laugh at you; even fellow believers might say that you're going too far. But deep inside; if you know that you're doing what's required of you; doing what is pleasing in His sight; why should you fear? Let them say what they want. It doesn't matter.

Been pretty busy the past few days and it's gonna be till camp's over. At the rate things are going; I should be worn out; but I'm surprised that I'm still alright. It's definitely His strength in me.

Just had to share this song; read through the lyrics; it's more like a prayer..

(Kutless - Ready For You)

Lord, You take my heart away with Your love
and I am willing to put on my faith in Your plan.

Come and take my life.
Make my soul refreshed in truth now.

* I am ready for You.
Take my heart and make me new now.
I am ready for You
to come and fill my soul.

Cleanse all of my mind that is not of You.
Break me, teaching me how to find rest in Your hands.

Whatever it takes,
I'm needing to make Your will be done
and I'm letting go of my control,
for I see what You've done in me.