Tuesday, January 18, 2011

"In My Own Little World" Matthew West

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvSwcMp9vU4

In my own little world it hardly ever rains
I’ve never gone hungry, always felt safe
I got some money in my pocket, shoes on my feet
In my own little world
Population: me

I try to stay awake during Sunday morning church
I throw a twenty in the plate, but I never give ’til it hurts
I turn off the news when I don’t like what I see
Yeah,it’s easy to do when it’s
Population: me

What if there’s a bigger picture?
What if I’m missing out?
What if there’s a greater purpose
I could be living right now
Outside my own little world oooh

Well, I stopped at a red light, looked out my window
I saw a cardboard sign, said “Help this homeless widow”
Above that sign was the face of a human
and I thought to myself, “God, what have I been doing?”
So I rolled down the window and I looked her in the eye
I thought how many times have I just passed her by?
So I gave her some money then I drove on through
And my own little world reached
Population: two
What if there’s a bigger picture?
What if I’m missing out?
What if there’s a greater purpose
I should be living right now
Outside my own little world yeah, yeah
My own little world oooh

Father break my heart for what breaks Yours
Give me open hands and open doors
and put Your Light in my eyes and let me see
That my own little world is not about me

What if there’s a bigger picture?
What if I’m missing out?
What if there’s a greater purpose
That I could be living right now
Well I dont wanna miss what matters
i wanna be reaching out
showing the greater purpose
so I could be living right now


Outside my own little world oooh

My own little world yeah

My own little world oooh

Suitcases packed with love....and just a few clothes!

Matthew 6:3-4
But when you give to the poor, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving will be in secret; and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.

Luke 6:38
Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.

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Last year when we came home from the DR...the emotion level was so high because of what we what we had emotionally seen...we shared our stories, our heart...and the result is every one we talked to wanted to do...to send...to share a part.  Everything from money from individuals in our lives, a Sunday School class from Beth Page, just to take over and use 'wherever it's needed' and there's always needs that come up...to Beanie Babies for the kids, homemade hair bows for little girls...little footies for the pre-op patients, soaps, lotions, stickers, little cars, little boy undies, clothes, heart necklaces, silly banz, prayer blankets from our childrens program at church...and did I mention beanies...LOL!!  However insignificant others may think these things are to these people...the hearts that donated them...well, the hearts of these people aren't doing it or didn't do it for any reason other than to share the love of Christ.  I am so proud to have almost 2 suitcases full of love.  I have had to remove clothes 4 times to make more room...and it's so worth it.

Most of all...the emails, texts, and phone calls today have been overwhelming.  Susan and I never feel apprehension about traveling to the DR...like I've said in previous blogs...it's home.  But, things can and do happen...so prayers are always welcomed and coveted if you feel inclined.

Depending on how well we can connect to the hotel WiFi as to how often I can blog here and Facebook...but I'm optimistic.

Those who are following the blog...thank you!  It has really helped me to prepare my heart, and keep my mind focused on the reason we're going and keep my anxiety about all the 'stuff' to do before we leave in check....

In His Grip!!