inside a cherry...

Most of the time i am a deep sleeper. I can remember mornings when my mom would tell me of an earthquake that just happened and i have no clue because i didn't feel it. I would be lucky to feel the aftershock if it happens around 9am coz i like sleeping in until that time (when i don't have to go to work) :-)

Anyways, aftershock reminds me of this year's fasting. Keith and I kinda did our own fasting time-frame because we missed the start of it in the church where we're going. For 7 days i almost feel like nothing is coming through or something is happening. I felt like i missed another earthquake. Not until tonight.

For 7 days i believe God is up to something so big and great, it's overwhelming but its not noticeable (at least by human feelings). Go figure! faith is not about feelings. But today, the aftershock is so strong that i can't miss it anymore. I happen to have no solid things to share as of this moment, but something in me is crying out that this year will be a year of tremendous and mind-blowing breakthroughs and changes! I know that year 2007 is a pretty roller-coaster-ride-of-faith for me and thinking that 2008 is more than that is making my heart beat like crazy. But guess what? nothing is more fun than plunging yourself to a world of uncertainties with a God who's certain with His Word and promises.

I think this could be my theme song this year...

SURRENDER
Written by Marc James

I'm giving You my heart and all that is within
I lay it down for the sake of You my King
I'm giving You my dreams, I'm laying down my rights
I'm giving up my pride for the promise of new life
And I surrender all to You, all to You
And I surrender all to You, all to You

I'm singing You this song, I'm waiting at the cross
And all the world holds dear
I count it all as loss
For the sake of knowing You
For the glory of Your name
To know the lasting joy
Even sharing in Your pain

And I surrender all to You, all to You
And I surrender all to You, all to You



Note: there's snow here in TN, which is unusual according to the locals