gratitude.

[to be grateful is to recognize the Love of GOD in everything He has given us - and He has given us everything. every breath we draw is a gift of His love, every moment of existence is a grace, for it brings with it immense graces from Him. gratitude therefore takes nothing for granted, is never unresponsive, is constantly awakening to new wonder and to praise of the goodness of GOD. for the grateful man knows that GOD is good, not by hearsay but by experience. and that is what makes all the difference.] -tm

arms open wide

i have been feeling the weight of these words a lot lately...

[Take my life I lay it down
At the cross where I am found
All I have I give to You oh God

Take my hands and make them clean
Keep my heart in purity
That I may walk in all You have for me

Take my moments and my days
Let each breath that I take
Be ever only for You oh God

Oh here I stand
Arms open wide
Oh I am Yours
And You are mine

My whole life is Yours
I give it all
Surrendered to Your Name
And forever I will pray
Have Your way]