Friday 29 July 2011

’tis so sweet to trust in Jesus

Back in church at Korin we sing this hymn pretty often and boy have I come to realise how the words ring so true, every week. And on Sundays I think hey I sang that last week and how ‘I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er’ throughout the long week. :)

’Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to take Him at His Word;
Just to rest upon His promise,
And to know, “Thus saith the Lord!”

Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him!
How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er;
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
Oh, for grace to trust Him more!

Oh, how sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to trust His cleansing blood;
And in simple faith to plunge me
’Neath the healing, cleansing flood!

Yes, ’tis sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just from sin and self to cease;
Just from Jesus simply taking
Life and rest, and joy and peace

I’m so glad I learned to trust Thee,
Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend;
And I know that Thou art with me,
Wilt be with me to the end

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sliding down hills in kolar.  :)

Wednesday 27 July 2011

home

The last time I was home was 9 months ago having spent 3 months in India.

This time I’m back after finishing my first year of MBBS.

My heart is full. Full of emotions, of events, of memories. Of everything that has happened to me, to those around me.

There are too many stories, too many memories to etch out here that I’m reliving even here at home.

Suffice to say it amazes me, and if there is one thing God has taught me, is that He is the most Creative and Amazing Designer, and He orchestrates life stories absolutely beautifully that just stuns me each time.

And for that I am thankful. And ever so grateful.

First year was hard. So hard. Especially the last few exam weeks, the stress of doing our final practicals 3 days in a row because of our visa problem. But somehow, He carried me through, each day was a testimony in itself, but just like how He had been faithful the whole year, what made me think that He couldn’t remain faithful just a little longer?

Stuck this verse on my wall throughout the exams and boy God did keep His promise each exam!

“For this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: 'The jar of flour will not be used up and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the LORD gives rain on the land.'"                                                                                                                                    - 1 Kings 17:14

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India, my home for the past year. And to my surprise (or not) somewhere I have already begun to miss.

I'm waiting
I'm waiting on You, Lord
And I am hopeful
I'm waiting on You, Lord
Though it is painful
But patiently, I will wait

I will move ahead, bold and confident
Taking every step in obedience
While I'm waiting
I will serve You
While I'm waiting
I will worship
While I'm waiting

I will not faint
I'll be running the race
Even while I wait

I'm waiting
I'm waiting on You, Lord
And I am peaceful
I'm waiting on You, Lord
Though it's not easy
But faithfully, I will wait
Yes, I will wait

I will serve You while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting
I will serve You while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting
I will serve you while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting on You, Lord

-John Waller