I Remember...

FACT: I've realized something along this journey of life. Don't place too much faith in a person, because they'll eventually let you down. I've come to accept that people don't always say what they mean or mean what they say. I wish people were who they said they are. 


Anyway, onto Christmas... Christmas is this Sunday (two days!!) and I'm excited, yet feeling bittersweet. I will always celebrate Christ lowering Himself to the level of humanity so that we might be saved and redeemed. That is the true meaning of CHRISTmas. But Christmas is also a time to celebrate family and that is what brings the bittersweet feelings. You see, things have changed. My family isn't what it once was. Don't get me wrong, I knew (even as a child) that our lives wouldn't be the same forever but I guess I just didn't expect it to change like it has. My family is hurting: physically, emotionally, and financially. We are all tired, worn, and ready to have some peace. Not one person in my family has been left unscathed from hurt and so... this Christmas is different. One out of our four will not be with us this Christmas. Since I heard that one would be missing this year, I started remembering... I remember Christmas's from years ago when we laughed until we cried. I guess I just assumed that we'd always be together. 


So...I'm a little bit nostalgic, a little disappointed, and a whole lot thankful this Christmas. I pray  that all those who have lost family members this year, will be able to have a peaceful and joyful time for Christmas. I pray that we all have a good Christmas and that we remember the true reason for this festive season. Merry Christmas!


Anna-Marie

No More Sorrow...

Revelation 21:4- "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”

No More Sorrow...

No more sorrow, no more pain, on that day we’ll be renamed.

No more pity, anger or toils, for we’ll see then victories soils.

No more tears or worries of fare, because we’ll be wrapped in the Father’s care.

No more dying or crying or vying for attention ‘cause we’ll be in the Father’s mansion.

No more goodbyes or solemn farewells or startling rejections because on that day we’ll be wrapped in God’s affections.

Written in May of 2011 in the midst of turmoil. I look forward to the day when all will be well and I can see Jesus Christ!

Bring Him Back

Jesus, bring him back,
Lord, please bring him back.
I’m praying that you just bring him back.
Help him to see that everything he’s gone through has been for a reason,
And it was just for a season.
God, he’s gone so far
and I can see his heart‘s kind of marred.
Please bring him back to you.
He’s been gone longer than I first realized.
It was a slow descending,
It began a cold unending.
His heart is hardened.
Abba Father, bring him back.
Savior, remind him.
Messiah, hold him.
Jesus, bring him back.
　

Written on 8/9/11 for a very special person that I love.

Sola Fide

Sola Fide a Latin term meaning "Faith Alone". These last few years that phrase has rang repeatedly through my head and there were times when all I had was faith. I created this blog with the hope that I can write my story down, my good/bad times and the lessons that I learned. This blog wasn't created to fuel my self-pity or anything else, I just felt the need to write this stuff down. I don't think anyone will read this and that is perfectly fine! :)