A new year has begun, a new semester has started, and new goals are set :). I'm really excited about what God is going to be doing in my life this year. I am expectantly looking forward to drawing nearer and nearer to Him. Even in the midst of suffering, sorrow and struggle, I am fully confident that He will draw near to me as I draw near to Him. I'm having to make a few shifts in the order of my priorities, they were a little off this past semester...and yet, God is so gracious to continue loving me unconditionally, and drawing me deeper into a relationship with Him! WOW....what an amazing God we serve. In light of longing to be closer to Jesus, God gave me this song, that has been on my playlist for years, but it never stuck out to me until now. It is a beautiful song, and sings the song of my heart right now :). It is an old hymn, so beautiful.
And sigh for Cannan's shore,
Thy lovely face to see,
and all my warfare o'er;
Here billows break upon my breast
And brooding sorrows steal my rest."
"I pant, I groan, I greive
For my untowrd heart;
How full doubts I live,
Though full of grace thou art!
What poor returns, I make to thee
For all the mercy shown to me."
"And must I ever smart
A child of sorrows here?
Yet, Lord be near my heart,
To soothe each rising tear;
Then at thy bleeding cross I'll Stay,
And sweetly weep my life away."
