Capturing the details of our life: July 2013

I haven't written for so long. There has been many things going on-- so much I wouldn't know where to even begin! This post will mostly be photos, but i wanted to share a couple songs that have really been moving to me, and special. I have been praying for wisdom and encouragement, and God has been so faithful. I have felt really tested this last week, and when I began to get discouraged, yesterday in church this was played:

This is my prayer in the desert
When all that's within me feels dry
This is my prayer in my hunger and need
My God is the God who provides
[Verse 2:]
And this is my prayer in the fire
In weakness or trial or pain
There is a faith proved
Of more worth than gold
So refine me, Lord, through the flame
[Chorus:]
And I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain
I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and He is here
[Verse 3:]
And this is my prayer in the battle
When triumph is still on its way
I am a conqueror and co-heir with Christ
So firm on His promise I'll stand

That really spoke to me and encouraged me that God is just refining my character. How will I grow without the opportunity?

The other song was "I will follow you" by chris tomlin. Today I did my workout as usual and when i stopped to stretch, I let my praise music keep playing. Boy, was it powerful. It moved me to tears and I meant every word:

All your ways are good
All your ways are sure
I will trust in you alone
Higher than my side
High above my life
I will trust in you alone

Where you go, I'll go
Where you stay, I'll stay
When you move, I'll move
I will follow you
Who you love, I'll love
How you serve, I'll serve
If this life I lose, I will follow you
I will follow you

Light unto the world
Light unto my life
I will live for you alone
You're the one I seek
Knowing I will find
All I need in you alone
In you alone
Lyrics from eLyrics.net

I'm so thankful God cares about me to encourage me through scripture, music, and my time alone.