July 19, 2011: I give it all to You

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCiOL7PIi0o&feature=player_embedded#at=238 This song is so relevant to my emotions at this point in my life. It has been hitting me quite strongly that I will be moving (not "visiting for a couple weeks") to China in less than two weeks. It is absolute chaos at home. I have been running errands like crazy, meeting with people, saying goodbyes, and ultimately trying to rapidly process all the emotions suddenly playing in my heart. Not to mention, I seem to be on edge a lot with those closest to me... my processing is a very slow process right now :(
Needless to say, I am taking a moment of stillness, listening as the song carries on; I feel a peaceful strength wash over me. My life is in the hands of the maker of Heaven. What I am anxious or upset about now pales in comparison to the joy this thought brings me. I always have a place of refuge. I always have a Father to cry in front of and be comforted. I always have someone to smile with me when I learn something new about my faith and relationship with the Son. He is always there. And Thankfully I have the blessing to give him this "stuff" in my life replacing it with the lightness of His joy, serenity, and courage. Praise Him for saving me and giving me the greatest joy and hope I have ever known: a relationship with His precious Son!