Monday, January 24, 2011
Lisa Notes It: Virtuous People
The other day my wallet slipped out of my bag at the grocery store and I didn't notice until I got home. I got worried sick thinking of all the possibilities that could've happened to it. Actually just one possibility - someone taking it. I rushed back to the store, re-tracking my steps several times. No luck. I started to make a fit and talked to the security guard, he even re-tracked my steps with me. We then made our way to customer service and I jabbered how they can't possibly have it, and that my life was ruined. But I was wrong. The customer service rep showed me my beautiful orange wallet saying that someone turned it a few minutes ago. I am blessed.
Thank you kind lady who turned in my wallet. You saved me from hours of heartache and cancelling all my accounts. Thank you God for answering my prayers. You always save me.
Peace + love
ll
Friday, December 3, 2010
Christian Woman
When I say "I am a Christian," I'm not trying to be strong. I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.
When I say "I am a Christian," I'm not bragging of success; I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.
When I say "I am a Christian," I'm not claiming to be perfect; my flaws are far too visible, but God believes I am worth it.
When I say "I am a Christian," I still feel the sting of pain; I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Trying
To be continued...
Monday, October 4, 2010
Who I Am Now
The last time I've seen or heard from him was in August. I have not missed him since. Everytime I retell my story I relive the hurt, but it quickly gets overthrown by my feelings of thankfulness that God pulled me out of that distructive relationship.
I'm now 23 not anywhere close to being married. But God has a beautiful love story for me. Its just waiting for me around the corner. In the meantime I'm spending my days getting to know myself in Christ and unraveling this new me.
A dear friend introduced me to this song and it is very appropriate to where I am now - A Little Bit Stronger by Sara Evans [tweaked by LL].
And I'm done hopin'
that we can work it out.
I'm done with how it feels,
spinnin' my wheels, and
lettin' you drag my heart around.
And oh; and I'm done thinkin'
that you could ever change.
I know my heart will never be the same,
but I'm tellin' myself I'll be okay.
Even on my weakest days
I get a little bit stronger.
Doesn't happen overnight, but you
turn around and a month's gone by,
and you realize you haven't cried.
I'm not givin' you an hour or a second
or another minute longer.
I'm busy gettin' stronger.
I'm gettin' on without you baby.
Better off without you baby.
How does it feel without me, baby?
I'm gettin' stronger without you baby.
Get a little more stronger.
Just little more stronger.
A little bit; a little more;
a whole lot stronger.
I am now stronger.
Peace+Love
ll
Monday, July 12, 2010
Lead Me
Almost perfect from the outside
In picture frames I see my beautiful wife
Always smiling
But on the inside, I can hear her saying
"Lead me with strong hands
Stand up when I can't
Don't leave me hungry for love
Chasing dreams, what about us?
Show me you're willing to fight
That I'm still the love of your life
I know we call this our home
But I still feel alone."
I see their faces, look in their innocent eyes
They're just children from the outside
I'm working hard, I tell myself they'll be fine
They're independent
But on the inside, I can hear them saying
"Lead me with strong hands
Stand up when I can't
Don't leave me hungry for love
Chasing dreams, what about us?
Show me you're willing to fight
That I'm still the love of your life
I know we call this our home
But I still feel alone."
So Father, give me the strength
To be everything I am called to be
Oh, Father, show me the way
To lead them
Won't you lead me?
To lead them with strong hands
To stand up when they can't
Don't want to leave them hungry for love
Chasing dreams that I could give up
I'll show them I'm willing to fight
And give them the best of my life
So we can call this out home
Lead me, 'cause I can't do this alone
Father, lead me, 'cause I can't do this alone
Monday, July 5, 2010
If We Ever Meet Again
Monday, June 28, 2010
2 Steps Forward, 3 Steps Forward
Sometimes in our lives we all have pain
We all have sorrow
But if we are wise
We know that there's always tomorrow
Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on
Please swallow your pride
If I have things you need to borrow
For no one can fill those of your needs
That you don't let show
Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on
If there is a load you have to bear
That you can't carry
I'm right up the road
I'll share your load
If you just call me
So just call on me brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'd understand
We all need somebody to lean on
Lean on me when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
Till I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on
Lean on me...