Shores

Tonight is another sleepover for all of the Star League girls. Which means a long night for me. I'm definitely more prepared this time. 

I've been listening to the latest from Bryan and Katie Torwalt and being so drawn into worship. It's amazing. 

One of the songs, Shores, has reminded me of a lot of people I know who are struggling to see God's freedom and the full joy Christ promised: 

All depression wash away, 

On the shores of your great love

Let addiction and all shame

Be laid down at your feet

Come awake, awake my soul 

I feel justice rising

Breathe new life into these bones

I can feel your heartbeat

Chorus

Freedom, take hold of my heart

Spirit of God come full this place

Jesus, you're all that I want

Have your way 

Your bring peace in every storm

God, you are my anchor

A hope that's deep within my soul

Oh, the strength of your love

Tears down walls, tears down strongholds

That keep me back from you

Perfect love that's never ending, 

And leads me to all truth 

All creation knows that

You alone are God

As we sing your praises

Let our hearts respond. 

It also reminds me of what Mike Donehey of Tenth Avenue North says, "Thanks to Christ, we're no longer struggling to free. Now we are free to struggle" 

Freedom has been on my mind lately. During this fast, I've felt so free. I think this serves as a testament to how strong a hold the idol had on me: when I stopped giving it power, I was free to love my Savior and enjoy his gifts. 

Thankful today for

1. Espresso for sleepless nights

2. Freedom from sin 

3. Intercession, to pray for those whose needs come to mind with aid from the Holy Spirit

4. A lack of addiction to coffee, I promise

5. Chocolate avocado smoothies. So so so good