Beauty of Submission

Ah, finally finishing up this book! I've just finished reading the last line and my tears are finally drying up.. I broke out in tears when I read Margaret's story. It's beautiful. Wow. I want to be like that for my own children and husband. Wow. It's possible right Sara?

So, this last chapter was really excellent in that it reminded me again what submission is about. I appreciated the example of placing your full weight on someone and them automatically exerting counter-pressure to hold me up! Also, what submission looks like and who we truly trust in is absolutely vital to understanding what submission is.

I was reminded again to respect my husband. Sometimes I freak on him when something goes wrong, blaming him in my heart. I need to demonstrate my love and respect to him by treating him special and watching my words, tone of voice, countenance and my body language.

I love how she says, "submission, in its simplest form, is trust in God' which is so true. That we can trust God to lead my husband, to lead me. If I knew that when I started out our married life I think I could've saved us a boatload of heartache and bitterness.

Now that you are on the road to **LOVE** I am excited to know that you already have much more godly knowledge that I did at your age. The Lord is guiding you Sara and I'm so blessed to see you grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus. I am sure you will be a Margaret with your 5 children and joyful demeanor. :-)
Love ya! Jules

Before the Throne of God Above

Before the throne of God above,
I have a strong and perfect plea
A great High Priest whose name is Love
Who ever lives and pleads for me
My name is graven on His hands
My name is written on His heart
I know that while in heaven He stands
No tongue can bid me thence depart,
No tongue can bid me thence depart.

When Satan tempts me to despair
And tells me of the guilt within,
Upward I look and see Him there
Who made and end of all my sin
Because the sinless Savior died
My guilty soul is counted free
For God the Just is satisfied
To look on Him and pardon me,
To look on Him and pardon me.

Behold Him there, the risen Lamb
My perfect, spotless righteousness
The great unchangeable "I AM"
The King of glory and of grace
One with Himself I cannot die
My soul is purchased by His blood
My life is hid with Christ on high,
With Christ my Savior and my God
With Christ my Savior and my God


forgive me for the lack of punctuation :( i just typed that all out by memory hahah

Praise You in this Storm

Praise You in this Storm by Casting Crowns

I was sure by now
God You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away
Stepped in and saved the day
But once again, I say "Amen"
and it's still raining -

As the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God
Who gives and takes away.

I'll praise You in this storm -
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
Every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn...
I will praise You in this storm

I remember when
I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry You raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I can't find You -

As the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain -
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God
Who gives and takes away...

I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am -
Every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn -
I will praise You in this storm...


I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth...

I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth.

I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are -
No matter where I am
Every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm.
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