Update on my heart

Philippians 4:6-8 (New International Version)
6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

What truth and goodness is found in the word of our Lord. Verse 7 is where my heart is today....here is an update on life.

So, we have had a good week overall. Eli seems to really enjoy preschool so that is a blessing. He had a little trouble getting out of the car but he also had only been up for 20 minutes...so, we will work on that aspect.
Anyhow, I wanted to update on the memorial of Josiah...or rather the celebration of his life that occurred on Tuesday. It was the most beautiful service I have ever witnessed (and we did so online). I was amazed at the composure of the father, who also was the pastor of this precious church. You knew beyond any doubt that his faith remained in the One that controls our every breath. He used the opportunity that was given to glorify and tell these people about the love and grace of Jesus. I cried tears of joy and brokeness as I had never met this teenager or this family and yet I was deeply touched because we share the same Jesus. The words and the testimony's of that service penetrated my soul and I will not soon forget the impact of this service.
The Lord has put a passion in my heart to write...which I have just started doing....so a great deal of my heart and thoughts are there, but I can't help but want to share pieces of it....which is why I leave with the thought of if we were to loose someone we loved deeply would our worlds fall apart? What about if we lost Jesus? Are we relying on Jesus for everything that if we lost Him our lives would crumble? This is where my heart is currently and what I am pursing more through writing. Hopefully, at some point I will be able to share all of that journey with you too!
I will Rise by Chris Tomlin....I don't know anyone that hasn't been touched by this song in some way. May it be a sweet reminder of what is to come.

There's a peace I've come to know
Though my heart and flesh may fail
There's an anchor for my soul
I can say, It is well

Jesus has overcome
and the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead

And I will rise
When He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise, on eagle's wings
Before my God
fall on my knees,
and rise...
I will rise

There's a day that's drawing near
when this darkness breaks to light
and the shadows disappear
and my faith shall be my eyes

Jesus has overcome
and the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead

Chorus 2X:
[ Chris Tomlin Lyrics are found on www.songlyrics.com ]
And I will rise
when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise, on eagle's wings
Before my God
fall on my knees,
and rise...
I will rise

And I hear the voice of many angels sing
Worthy is the Lamb!
And I hear the cry of every longing heart
Worthy is the Lamb!

And I hear the voice of many angels sing
Worthy is the Lamb!
And I hear the cry of every longing heart
(background: “Worthy is the Lamb!
You are worthy! You are worthy!
Worthy is the Lamb!

I will rise
when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise, on eagle's wings
Before my God
fall on my knees,
and rise...
I will rise....
I will rise....