a thousand times ive failed still your mercy remains

Lord of empty space
You breathe and then create
Before the earth was made
You are
The King of every age
Outside of time and space
The heavens speak Your name
You are
You are

Lord of brilliant light
You separate the night
And everything inside
You are
The One who calms the seas
And every part of me
With just a word You speak
You are
You are.

I give You all of me for all You are
Here I am
Take me apart
Take me apart
I give You all of me for all You are
Here I am
Take me apart
Take me apart

Angels bowing down
Beneath the rushing sound
A voice that thunders out
You are
The one who holds the stars
And the beating of my heart
Exalted above all
You are
You are

Wow, where to begin? God works in so many amazing ways. No matter how far you are off the road leading to HIS plans for you, He always seems to bring you right back to where He wants you. WOW. absolutely everything happens for a reason. i believe that with every bone in my body. ALL of my heart. My dad and i had a talk tonight about putting the right things at the top of my priorities. the reality that im going to AFRICA in 5 days is finally becoming real, along with this is my last year of high school... it really was a slap in the face, even more when we took out the letter from galveston that i wrote about what i learned there on the missions trip and how i was going to change my life around, and then seeing my life hasnt changed. i have been inpatient, selfish, and NOT looking for ways everyday to do something for others before myself. "come break me down with your mercy" i went on pandora.com and the lyrics of the song "you are" by tenth avenue north came up along with the song. ha it may not be a big deal to anyone else, but i know God wanted me to hear that song at that time. music is such an amazing way to praise God for who He is, and how He is always there to bring you back when your path goes a different direction. music is my absolute favorite way of praising Him... After thinking about Africa... wow africa! it just is making me realize how increadibly blessed i am. i have an amazing family, the best friends i could ask for, and a ROOF over my head... im sure that i will learn so many things in africa and im soooo excited to see what God has in store for me.. I just want to encourage anyone who is reading this that there is absolute NO reason in the world that God wouldnt love you. there is nothing you can do to make him love you less. Everlasting life is a GIFT. take it. :]