Thinking out-loud

It has been an interesting week. There have been some amazing moments and some not-so-amazing moments. Thinking on one of those not-so-amazing moments this afternoon really made me realize how something completely insignificant can totally consume my thoughts, attitudes, and feelings.

I'm being intentionally vague, but yesterday afternoon left me in a place of deep disappointment. I tried to let it go and tell myself that it isn't important, but I couldn't seem to shake it. Through some other events in the last 24 hours God has really shown me how easily I get and stay focused on things that have little or no meaning in the big picture of life. I hate to admit how much time I spend thinking about those types of things. And I wonder how different my life would be if I would spend that time doing something productive. The change would be absolutely dramatic.

I definitely feel like life is a journey and you are constantly learning new things to make the trip a little easier and more enjoyable. I just want to be responsible with what I learn and not have to spend too much time retracing my steps. I'm so thankful that there is a God who loves me and gently puts me back on the right path. I'm thankful that even though there are hard days, long days, and even amazing days it is all orchestrated by a God that is working for good.

I spent some time listening to the ol' iPod this afternoon and this Phillips, Craig, and Dean song has really stuck with me:

You Are God Alone

You are not a god
Created by human hands
You are not a god
Dependant on any mortal man
You are not a god
In need of anything we can give
By Your plan, thats just the way it is

You are God alone
From before time began
You were on Your throne
Your are God alone
And right now
In the good times and bad
You are on Your throne

You're the only God
Whose power none can contend
You're the only God
Whose name and praise will never end
You're the only God
Whos worthy of everything we can give
You are God
And thats just the way it is