‘What treasures waits within your scars. This gift of freedom gold can’t buy. I bought the world and sold my heart, you traded heaven to have me again’.
‘My heart beating, my soul breathing. I found my life when I laid it down. Upward falling, spirit soaring. I touch the sky when my knees hit the ground’.
‘Find me here at your feet again, everything I am, reaching out, I surrender. Come sweep me up in your love again and my soul will dance on the wings of forever’.
The unending love and mercy that God shows each of us everyday is immeasurable. Even in brokenness and sadness God is right there to show us the treasures that he has given us. Each scar on our heart or on our bodies have gone through the father’s hands. He has allowed each scar so that we may become stronger and more dependent on him. We can’t buy His strength or His love; but by laying down our life and hitting our knees, he will wrap us in his love and mercy.
I am finding myself at His feet again and again throughout the preparation for this trip. I have begun to feel anxious and worried about finances, gear, and traveling. It is only once I lay myself down and reach out to him that these feelings dissipate. I want to continue to fall upward and let His spirit soar within me and leave those feelings at His feet.
This song, ‘Touch the Sky’ by Hillsong United has really been a stronghold for me these past few days. I know that God is with me through this time of fundraising and preparing. My squad has been blessed in so many different ways and I am so excited to see all that God has done and will do through them. I am excited to see the things that God has planned for each of us this coming year.
Dear Lord,
I ask that you sweep me up in your love again as I surrender to you. Take these anxious thoughts and throw them out. Let me focus on your love for me. For I know you will provide not only for me but my squad as well. I love you Lord and I praise you for the many gifts and blessings you’ve showed me so far. Help me to continue to learn and grow in you.
All my love to you Lord,
Alesha
