10,000 Reasons...and other ponderings

I stumbled upon this song today as I was sitting, thinking, praying, laughing, smiling.  Allowing myself to live, and yes, at some points, to love and be loved in return...for who I am, NOT for what I do/did.  That "good girl" syndrome SH & I had talked about 2 years ago.  I'm learning that I can allow myself to live life...and thoroughly enjoy it.  To give over control and allow myself to do things and be things I've always wanted to do and be.  As SH challenged me on Thursday morning, this season is "different".  It's a culmination of everything I've learned the past 2 years, and realizing just how it looks like in my life, in my friendships and relationships with people all around me.  It's realizing that I, too, am important, rather than the completely opposite...just being a wallflower and doormat.  I'm learning.  Even with the mistakes that have been littered all across the pathways, I'm learning and growing and challenging myself.


Anywho, today while in quiet time, started singing this song and my heart just clamped up in happiness and thanksgiving.  No matter the season, thanking Him for everything, blessing His holy and amazing name for all the things that have been happening lately, good bad ugly and utmost beautiful.


In the words of a friend, "Relax and enjoy the ride."  So, here I am...learning to enjoy it.


Thanks, peeps, for enjoying it with me.  And letting me talk to pieces about everything.  And loving me anyways, despite my silliness. :)

My prayer for you all: that you sit back and let Him guide...relax...enjoy the ride...let God move and breathe on your behalf...you won't regret it. :D








"10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)"

[Chorus]
Bless the Lord, O my soul
O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name

The sun comes up, it's a new day dawning
It's time to sing Your song again
Whatever may pass, and whatever lies before me
Let me be singing when the evening comes

[Chorus]
Bless the Lord, O my soul
O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name

You're rich in love, and You're slow to anger
Your name is great, and Your heart is kind
For all Your goodness I will keep on singing
Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find

[Chorus]
Bless the Lord, O my soul
O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name

And on that day when my strength is failing
The end draws near and my time has come
Still my soul will sing Your praise unending
Ten thousand years and then forevermore

[Chorus x2]
Bless the Lord, O my soul
O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name

Jesus, I'll worship Your holy name
Lord, I'll worship Your holy name

Sing like never before
O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
Jesus, I'll worship Your holy name
I'll worship Your holy name