CRY of my HEART

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This evening in prayer meeting as we lifted up different people to the Lord, I started thinking about the CRY of my HEART and what I often cry out to the Lord for. Sometimes, unfortunately, my cries are about petty concerns or matters that I have previously brought to the Lord but think I have some right to go back and "fret" again over the matter. I won't make this a confessional, hahaha...so you can keep reading : ) But there are other things the Lord wants me to cry over...lost souls.the salvation of relatives.my home meeting.my brothers and sisters in Christ.the discernment of elders.my desire to shepherd young women.gospel outreaches.missionaries in the States and others in different countries. Overall in this mix - how can the Lord use this broken vessel that I am for His glory in order to further the gospel and proclaim the evidence that the fullness of grace and truth was embodied in Jesus Christ who walked on this earth, redeemed mankind through His blood because He was the spotless Lamb, and proved His power through ultimately conquering the chains of death that only He could break!
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As I close this journey of college and I wait (oh, boy do I need to learn how to w-a-i-t!) on the Lord for clear direction and guidance as to some decisions I need to make...some will probably happen in a few months, some in a few weeks (!), some in a few days...where is my heart in the whole matter? Am I resting in the Lord, knowing that He keeps His eye on the sparrow, how much more than does He care for His dear children? Am I in the Word of God for direction? Am I remembering the fact that He is leading which means I am not alone in this journey - the Holy Spirit is right by my side? Am I aware that this meager obscured piece of clay can only be used when it is put in complete surrender to the Master's hand?
Ah - as the old hymn sings forth, "draw me nearer, nearer, nearer blessed Lord!"
May the CRY of my HEART be to be near my blessed Lord and close to His heart!
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But an old song that we used to sing at our youth group came into my mind. Good words. Good music. I can just imagine the psalmist David singing it : )
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It Is The Cry Of My Heart To Follow You
It Is The Cry Of My HeartTo Be Close To You
It Is The Cry Of My Heart To Follow
All Of The Days Of My Life
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Teach Me Your Holy Ways O Lord
So I Can Walk In Your Truth
Teach Me Your Holy Ways O Lord
And Make Me Wholly Devoted To You
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Open My Eyes So I Can See
The Wonderful Things That You Do
Open My Heart Up More And More
And Make It Wholly Devoted To You
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"OPEN MY HEART UP MORE AND MORE AND MAKE IT WHOLLY DEVOTED TO YOU"

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  1. kenDecember 2, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    When reading your post, I thought of some of those that you are praying for. I'm thankful we're on that list as our heart cries out as well for LuAnn's folks and the many decisions we have to make as we care for them. We're very tired but thankful for medical help that they are receiving right now. We want to help Anna when she gives birth later this month (maybe Jan?) Right now it isn't all clear how that will happen. The Lord does and so we w-a-i-t to see how He will work it out. It's hard to realize that you are close to finishing your degree.
    Prayerfully, ken

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  2. UnknownDecember 21, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    This is a great song! Thanks for sharing <3 :)

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