God can use anything to remind us of Him, the things He has brought us through, the ways He has blessed us. This 11 month journey is far from over but that doesn’t mean that my mind doesn’t go back to the months, trials, and joys that I have experienced so far. Here’s what I mean by that….
The more I seek you
The more I find you
The more I find you
The more I love you
I listened to this song while I was walkomg through an African, mountain village but my mind is in Malaysia. On a rooftop, in the Starbucks near PEN Hop, sorting baggies, eating lunch with the homeless.
Though the seasons change
Your love remains
//
When we were far apart
You came running with open arms
My mind is at 1051 Willowynd Way, but I can hear the Africans talking about how to get the electricity out to the church building. I still feel that excitement as I sat on my back porch thinking about what the World Race would be like. At that time I only had 10 days left in America. I had just said goodbye to all my friends and seasons in my life were changing.
I find that I’m safe and warm in Your loving arms
You see me, you know me
And you love me through and through
I’m sitting on the porch of my African home, for only a few short days. I can feel the wind blowing my skirt all around underneath me. But my vision sees only Kohn Kaen, Thailand. I’m sitting at the front of the YWAM building, petting two of the sweetest puppy doggies.
Come thou fount of every blessing
Tune my heart to sing thy grace
Streams of mercy, never ceasing
Call for songs of loudest praise
Now this one is for Africa. When I hear this song in the future I’ll think of the African sun on my face, while the wind blows through my hair. I’ll think of the cows mooing and the donkeys screaming. I’ll remember the overwhelming mountains in the distance with clouds blocking some of the view. I’ll remember the love I felt in this village. The healing I saw this weekend. The encouragement I felt from the people God put in my path.
God sometimes uses the smallest things to make the greatest impact. These songs (and so many more) will forever remind me of this sweet, but tough, journey I have been on for the last 7 months. These songs will remind me of the woman I was but how God transformed my heart overtime. These songs will forever bring a smile to my face and tears to my eyes. I’m thankful I can at least take these songs and memories home with me.
With love and nostalgia ,
sav
PS — here are the songs in order
The More I Seek You, Kari Jobe
Seasons Change, United Pursuit
Through and Through, Will Reagan
Come Thou Fount, Kings Kaleidoscope
