The Part That Counts

I love having things to write about, because I'm learning new things. 
It's so exciting to be actually living. Not just going about the motions, but actually thinking about the out-come or consequence of everything that I am doing throughout my days/weeks/months. Really focusing on that in the past week has made such a difference, I knew that it would, but actually seeing it is pretty cool.
Also, seeing the flip side adds some very interesting perspective! Today, I forgot about being constantly aware of God's presence (because I was busy... busy! Pfft) I didn't really notice until the day was practically over, and then I realized that I missed opportunities to be loving rather than hateful. It shouldn't be so difficult, but it is! Getting caught up in some sort of messy situation is the easiest thing for us to do, and sometimes letting God walk into that messy situation is the hardest thing to do. 
Can you imagine if that was turned around all of the time?! That's what I want my life to look like!


I wrote these lyrics last night, I don't think they really go with the music I wrote for them yet. So, I'm sure the words will change, and the notes will change. I thought I would share them despite that as they are about exactly what I've been talking about! 
It was one of those neat times when the words just came pouring out, and all I had to do was step out of the way and let God speak. No matter how many times that happens,I don't just get used to it, it's forever the most wonderful feeling!


We're locked out of our houses and into our minds
all we see is open doors, a thousand moving parts
we're like branches, only leaping in a wind storm


Do I live like your love is true?
Does your brilliance show through?
Is comprehension enough, to know you're in the room?
Does it fall heavy on my heart now, Lord? 


too many thousand moving parts 
of simply loving you
all we see is open doors
following you through them
the part that counts


I write my name in invisible ink
so they don't worry too much
they don't see you too much

keep track of these thousand moving parts

I lose myself

I lose myself 

I lose you

Do I live like your love is true?
Am I awake to the awe of you?


The part that counts. Actually doing something about something. Not just getting caught up in everything. Listening, and thinking before taking action. Communicating clearly in every aspect of your relationships. Honouring people by showing them honesty.
That's what I've been learning this week. 
What about you?