In Me...

There are days when it is very hard to get out of bed in the morning. As it nears towards the end of the semester, I am finding more and more of those days. I'm burned out, becoming tired of living over here and would give anything for my Mom's pasta. However, each day I still can find the strength to get up, go to class, ride my bike in the rain, call girls who I can barely communicate with, juggle my schedule to fit those girls in, and spend time with God in the midst of it all. How? Simple: by the power of Christ in me. This song by Casting Crowns is becoming my theme song as I go about my day. I find myself singing it in the morning, during class and at about four in the afternoon when all I want to do is take a nap. Knowing that everything I do is not on my own strength is freeing and allows me to really draw near to God and let Him do the work. I truly believe no matter where you are living or what kind of work you are doing, these words will be as true for you as they are for me.

In Me by Casting Crowns

If you asked me to leap
Out of my boat on the crashing waves
If you ask me to go
Preach to a lost world of Jesus saves

I'll go, but I cannot go alone
'Cause I know I'm nothing on my own
But the power of Christ in me makes me strong
Makes me strong

Chorus:
'Cause when I'm weak, You make me strong
When I'm blind you shine Your light on me
'Cause I'll never get by living on my own ability
How refreshing to know You don't need me
How amazing to find that you want me
So I'll stand on Your Truth, and I'll fight with Your Strength
Until You bring the victory, by the power of Christ in me

If you ask me to run
And carry your light into foreign land
If you ask me to fight
Deliver your people from satan's hand

I'll go, but I cannot go alone
'Cause I know I'm nothing on my own
But the power of Christ in me makes me strong
Makes me strong

Chorus

To reach out with Your hands
To learn through Your eyes
To love with the love of a savior
To feel with Your heart
and to think with Your mind
I'd give my last breath for Your glory