passion twenty eleven

passion twenty eleven was full of:

• Jesus
• lots and lots and lots (24,000 or something) of college students. i was quickly reminded that i am not a student anymore when every night at 8:00 i was ready to go to sleep along with every time i caught a large glimpse of my ever growing belly.
• restoration for my soul
• Jesus
• quality time and hearty conversation with our college students
• Jesus
• a chance to see and hear where our college students are spiritually and how they are growing
• Jesus
• much needed time alone
• cheez-its and juice boxes
• late nights for a worn out momma
• worshiping Jesus
• Jesus
• men and women who were able to correctly estimate and communicate who God is and who we are to all 24,000 people
• challenge for my heart
• Jesus
• a little bit of risky driving and a few squealing minivan tires. no biggy. i just like to keep every one alert. no sleeping in my van.
• a whole lot of Jesus
• lots of journaling
• tears of humility
• a whole heck of a lot of Jesus
• over $1 million given that God is placing exactly where He wants it around the world to bring Himself glory
• more Jesus

I think there is a recurring theme there. What an opportunity to be challenged and fellowship with others all in the name of Jesus. The name above all names to whom every knee will one day bow. I thought I would leave with the words to  one of the songs the Lord chose to use to break my heart and give Him glory.

Lord I come, I confess

Bowing here I find my rest

Without You I fall apart

You’re the one that guides my heart

Lord, I need you

Oh I need you

Every hour I need you

My one defense

My righteousness

Oh God how I need you

Sin runs deep

Your grace is more

Grace is found, it’s where you are

And where you are I am free

Holiness is Christ in me

Where you are Lord I am free

Holiness is Christ in me

Lord I need you oh I need you

Every hour I need you

My one defense

My righteousness

My God how I need you

Teach my song to rise to you

When temptation comes my way

When I cannot stand I’ll fall on you

Jesus you’re my hope and stay