Encouragement

I received this in an email this morning and it was encouraging to me. The song does remind me of me, too.

Kimie,
I just wanted to let you know that I really am praying for you. I have been awake for about an hour now (even though the house and the baby are quiet, God woke me up and put you on my heart) and I have spent that time before the throne of God praying for you. I don't know what else to do, but I also know there is nothing more powerful that I could do.

While I have been praying God brought to mind a song that makes me think of you and I thought I would share it in case it could be of some encouragement. I don't know if you ever listened to Twila Paris back in the day (a long, long time ago!!!) but I have always loved her song The Warrior Is A Child.

Lately I've been winning battles left and right
But even winners can get wounded in the fight
People say that I'm amazing
Strong beyond my years
But they don't see inside of me
I'm hiding all the tears

(Chorus)

They don't know that I go running Home when I fall down
They don't know Who picks me up when no one is around
I drop my sword and cry for just a while
'Cause deep inside this armor
The warrior is a child

Unafraid because his armor is the best
But even soldiers need a quiet place to rest
People say that I'm amazing
Never face retreat
But they don't see the enemies
That lay me at His feet

They don't know that I go running Home when I fall down
They don't know Who picks me up when no one is around
I drop my sword and cry for just a while
'Cause deep inside this armor
The warrior is a child

I drop my sword and look up for His smile
Because deep inside this armor
Deep inside this armor
Deep inside this armor
The Warrior is a Child

I also received a few emails of encouragement after I sent my email regarding John 10:10 that I shared on October 18, 2007. I have wanted to record them but haven't found time. Now seems like the right time to include them. Maybe they can encourage someone else.

2 Corinthians 4:8-10
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.

Hello Ms. Kimie!
Tonight, as I was having my devotional I felt impressed to send these verses to you. I am not going to do a lot of "chit chat" because I think these words will say it all. These verses are taken from a Kids Life Application Bible. I love it because it's "plain and simple." Enjoy them, meditate upon them, and allow these verses to bring the answers you long to hear. If you are able to read the entire chapter do so, it's great!

Lamentations 3:17-19
Peace has been stripped away, and I have forgotten what prosperity is. I cry out, "My splendor is gone! Everything I had hoped for from the Lord is lost!" The thought of my suffering and homelessness is bitter and beyond words."

Lamentations 3:21-26
Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this: The unfailing love of the Lord never ends! By his mercies we have been kept from complete destruction. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each day. I say to myself, "The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!" The Lord is wonderfully good to those who wait for him and seek him. So it is good to wait quietly for salvation from the Lord.

Lamentations 3:31-33
For the Lord does not abandon anyone forever. Though he brings grief, he also shows compassion according to the greatness of his unfailing love. For he does not enjoy hurting people or causing them sorrow.

Lamentations 3:55
But I called on your name, Lord, from deep with the well (pit), and you heard me! You listened to my pleading; you heard my weeping! Yes, you came at my despairing cry and told me, "Do not fear."

Dear Miss Morton,
First off Desiree and I would like to start off by saying that every day you are in our prayers. Every morning when we drive to school we say a small prayer and thank him for what he gives us and has given us and for the wonderful people that are in our lives and have somehow touched our lives. There isn't a day that goes by that we don't thank God for the good things and bad things that happen in our everyday lives. At times I feel as though things get way too difficult for us to make things better, but somehow God always shows us that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. We look forward to every coming day because we think of it as a gift, whether it's good or bad it's still a surprise that he let's us experience. I know how thankful Desiree was when you were her teacher. To this day you have been one of the teachers that has been her biggest inspiration because she sees how strong and willing you are to better yourself, to better your life. And that you continue to have that strong faith in God.

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never
come to an end; they are new every morning. . .
- Lamentations 3:22-23

Come unto me, ye who are weary and overburdened, and I
will give you rest.
- Matthew 11:28

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own
understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He
shall direct your paths.
- Proverbs 3:5,6

Desiree and I hope that you find comfort with the verses we are sending along with our e-mail. God is so powerful and I know that he will give you the strength to go on and do what he is allowing you to do, to make the right decisions, and to continue loving him with all your heart. Here is one of our favorites songs hope you are familiar with it if not, It's by Third Day and its a beautiful song. Take care and may you continue to find the risen Christ in everything you do.

Well I won't pretend to know what you're thinking
And I can't begin to know what you're going through
And I won't deny the pain that you're feeling
But I'm gonna try and give a little hope to you
Just remember what I told you
There's so much your living for

There's a light at the end of this tunnel
There's a light at the end of this tunnel for you
For you
There's a light at the end of this tunnel
Shining bright at the end of this tunnel for you
For you

So keep holding on

You got your disappointments and sorrows
You ought to share the weight of that load with me
Then you will find that the light of tomorrow
Well it brings new life for your eyes to see
So remember what i told you
There's so much your living for

There's a light at the end of this tunnel
There's a light at the end of this tunnel for you
For you
There's a light at the end of this tunnel
Shining bright at the end of this tunnel for you
For you
So keep holding on
Keep holding on

So remember what i told you
There's so much your living for

There's a light at the end of this tunnel
There's a light at the end of this tunnel for you
For you yeah
There's a light at the end of this tunnel
Shining bright at the end of this tunnel for you
For you yeah
There's a light at the end of this tunnel ooh
For you, for you yeah
Shining bright at the end of this tunnel
For you, for you
So keep holding on
Keep holding on
Keep holding on now

You got your disappointments and sorrows
I'm gonna try and give a little hope to you