Grow together

Our Daily Bread
I liked the reference to measuring the growth of children over time. My family never lived anywhere long enough where we could do that. Nice idea. I wondered what our spiritual lives would be like if we could "measure" it like our physical growth!

Then I think of how full of pride we are. I am sure we would wear tshirts or have fantasy spiritual teams to compete with each other! All kinds of silly possibilities!  I think the formula that God has for us is best (Amen!).  We are to share our experiences in community. When we do that we find that we all are at different levels, many times with different areas in our lives.  We can help each other grow based on our gifts and abilities from God and the many experiences we have had. It is amazing when you experience it! Praise God!

Lord, your ways are not our ways. Please help us share, love and grow together!

Simply Saturday
While I usually prefer upbeat songs, slow songs like All I've Ever Needed often catch my attention. Check out the lyrics to this beautiful song.

All I've Ever Needed [video]

Honestly it's time for honesty
My heart is on my sleeve
Oh will you hear me out?
I've got nothing left to give of me
I gave up everything
So there is nothing less to loose from me now
But you forgive me somehow

I've chased a million things
Bright lights and empty dreams
Now here I am
Right where I thought I wanted to be
I'll trade it all right now
Leave it all and lay it down
To get back to where I belong
Lord all I've ever needed was your love.

Truth be told I made this world my home
I let it steal my soul, but now I want it back
Cause all I need is waiting
In your arms a place to hang my heart
Where I am known at last
You're the one true thing I have

I've chased a million things
Bright lights and empty dreams
Now here I am
Right where I thought I wanted to be
I'll trade it all right now
Leave it all and lay it down
To get back to where I belong
Lord all I've ever needed was your love.

And I know that I was meant to be
More than just a melody
I know that You had hopes for me
I hope you still believe in me...

I've chased a million things
Bright lights and empty dreams
Now here I am
Right where I thought I wanted to be
I'll trade it all right now
Leave it all and lay it down
To get back to where I belong
Lord all I've ever needed was your love
Lord all I've needed was Your love.

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Waiting for God is never a waste of time. - Our Daily Bread Jan 26 2014