Rhythms of Grace
Such a beautiful song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqQulOXlSUo
There's none beside you God.
Anytime a worship song mentions stars, I feel a certain connection. I love stars. And living in Muskoka, I have the great blessing of being able to see them every night, unhindered by light pollution or big buildings. My camp name is O'Rion, and I'm named after the Orion constellation. After receiving my camp name and being thankful that it wasn't something girly, I began to think about stars more often. How far away they are, how big some of them are, the amazing shapes they form in the galaxies, how God has placed and named each and every one of them in the perfect place in His sky. It also blows me away that man has not even finished exploring God's universe, and that there are millions of other galaxies out there, and billions of other stars. And God knows every one. Its exact placement, its size, its specific characteristics that make it unique. If you want to see some amazing examples of God's greatness in terms of science and astronomy, check out Louie Giglio's videos entitled "How Great Is Our God" and "Indescribable." They are about 45 minutes each, but I can guarantee you, you will come away from those videos with a sense of awe and a tiny inkling of God's glory.
The lines in this song that say "Your voice called the stars by their name 'cause You whispered them all to their place," I think not only applies to stars, but to us as well. God calls all of us by name. He knows each and every one of us, and I know that this is a message that has been repeated over and over again, but seriously take a minute, and think about it. This is God, the Creator of the universe, the Almighty, the Light of the world, Yahweh. If He cares enough to know each and every single one of His stars, how then will He care for us? We are so precious to Him, and He knows each and every single human being that has ever lived, is living, or will live on earth. He knows every thought, every tear, every failure, the number of every hair on your head, your DNA, how many times you have said the word um, everything! His knowledge and love are incalculable.
The line about God whispering the stars all to their place brings relief and peace to me. God places us perfectly in life. No matter the circumstance, be it good or bad, we can always rest in the knowledge that God has us there for a reason, and His reasoning tends to be VERY good.
Last summer my youth group went on a mission trip up north. I prayed and prayed that God would help me decide between the trip and staying at camp. In the end when I felt like I didn't get an answer, I decided to stay at camp instead for week 3 and 4. After they came back and I heard all their amazing stories, I felt flat out angry with God for not making it clear to me that I should have been on the trip. At least that's where I thought I was meant to be. One of my campers from week 3 last year returned this year, and even though we were in separate sections for the two weeks she was at camp, we connected all over again and had a lot of fun together. We started writing each other during her time at camp, and we have continued to write outside of it. Her last letter thanked me for being there for her, and she was so happy to have someone from camp encourage her in her faith. She then wrote that she considers me her mentor. I was completely blown away. First of all, I've never been considered a mentor by anyone, so I was and am super excited about my friendship with this girl. And second of all, God finally revealed to me (one year later) one huge purpose for having me at camp for those two weeks. I actually impacted an amazing girl for Jesus, and He is totally blessing our friendship.
I actually started laughing in the kitchen when I read this part of her letter, and just looked up and said "Okay, I get it! You were right all along! You told me so!" I think my mother thought I'd gone round the bend, because I was laughing like mad and talking to the ceiling. So through this I've come to learn that God will have me where He wants me for His reasoning, and whether it takes a year, or ten years for Him to explain His reasons, I will have more patience. So patience and contentment with our place in life. This is a good thing to know going into a new chapter in my life, where, I have a feeling, going with God's flow will be a necessary skill.
Much love,
Mickeelie
P.S. Not all of my posts will be as long as the past two, so have no fear! Your eyeballs will receive rest.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqQulOXlSUo
There's none beside you God.
Anytime a worship song mentions stars, I feel a certain connection. I love stars. And living in Muskoka, I have the great blessing of being able to see them every night, unhindered by light pollution or big buildings. My camp name is O'Rion, and I'm named after the Orion constellation. After receiving my camp name and being thankful that it wasn't something girly, I began to think about stars more often. How far away they are, how big some of them are, the amazing shapes they form in the galaxies, how God has placed and named each and every one of them in the perfect place in His sky. It also blows me away that man has not even finished exploring God's universe, and that there are millions of other galaxies out there, and billions of other stars. And God knows every one. Its exact placement, its size, its specific characteristics that make it unique. If you want to see some amazing examples of God's greatness in terms of science and astronomy, check out Louie Giglio's videos entitled "How Great Is Our God" and "Indescribable." They are about 45 minutes each, but I can guarantee you, you will come away from those videos with a sense of awe and a tiny inkling of God's glory.
The lines in this song that say "Your voice called the stars by their name 'cause You whispered them all to their place," I think not only applies to stars, but to us as well. God calls all of us by name. He knows each and every one of us, and I know that this is a message that has been repeated over and over again, but seriously take a minute, and think about it. This is God, the Creator of the universe, the Almighty, the Light of the world, Yahweh. If He cares enough to know each and every single one of His stars, how then will He care for us? We are so precious to Him, and He knows each and every single human being that has ever lived, is living, or will live on earth. He knows every thought, every tear, every failure, the number of every hair on your head, your DNA, how many times you have said the word um, everything! His knowledge and love are incalculable.
The line about God whispering the stars all to their place brings relief and peace to me. God places us perfectly in life. No matter the circumstance, be it good or bad, we can always rest in the knowledge that God has us there for a reason, and His reasoning tends to be VERY good.
Last summer my youth group went on a mission trip up north. I prayed and prayed that God would help me decide between the trip and staying at camp. In the end when I felt like I didn't get an answer, I decided to stay at camp instead for week 3 and 4. After they came back and I heard all their amazing stories, I felt flat out angry with God for not making it clear to me that I should have been on the trip. At least that's where I thought I was meant to be. One of my campers from week 3 last year returned this year, and even though we were in separate sections for the two weeks she was at camp, we connected all over again and had a lot of fun together. We started writing each other during her time at camp, and we have continued to write outside of it. Her last letter thanked me for being there for her, and she was so happy to have someone from camp encourage her in her faith. She then wrote that she considers me her mentor. I was completely blown away. First of all, I've never been considered a mentor by anyone, so I was and am super excited about my friendship with this girl. And second of all, God finally revealed to me (one year later) one huge purpose for having me at camp for those two weeks. I actually impacted an amazing girl for Jesus, and He is totally blessing our friendship.
I actually started laughing in the kitchen when I read this part of her letter, and just looked up and said "Okay, I get it! You were right all along! You told me so!" I think my mother thought I'd gone round the bend, because I was laughing like mad and talking to the ceiling. So through this I've come to learn that God will have me where He wants me for His reasoning, and whether it takes a year, or ten years for Him to explain His reasons, I will have more patience. So patience and contentment with our place in life. This is a good thing to know going into a new chapter in my life, where, I have a feeling, going with God's flow will be a necessary skill.
Much love,
Mickeelie
P.S. Not all of my posts will be as long as the past two, so have no fear! Your eyeballs will receive rest.
It was not that long ago that when tucking you in at night I found your window open and you outside sitting on dad's saw horse wrapped in a blanket marveling at the night sky (freaked me out the first time as I didn't know where you had gone :))!! I think you were 10 or 11. The music that you hear the stars make is their response to their Creator and equally I hear the music that your life is making in response to your Creator! Play your life loud for Him, Mick! I won't be able to hear your actual voice once you leave but when I look at the stars I will hear your music loud and clear!
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thank you Mom :) i love you
ReplyDeleteThis comment is a little late, I'm on break at work and this made me cry! You are so beautiful Mickeelie, and so loved. Your life shines brightly. -Naomi
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