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It’s not all sunshine, unicorns, and rainbows…

8/18/2020

9 Comments

 
Whenever it is my turn to write the weekly blog, I always try to come up with some profound, interesting or uplifting topic or theme. This time has not been any different. However, instead of writing a blog full of sunshine, rainbows, and unicorns, I want to tell you the truth. I am tired. I bet you are too. We have been in a long season of challenges, change, and unrest and it feels like things aren’t going to go back to “normal” any time soon. 

During these times, it has been so important for me to find rest in the Lord. When I run out of words to pray or when the tears won’t stop, I have found much comfort in a song my friend Nicole Unser wrote. I want to share the lyrics with you.

       You Give
​       
When I find that I've reached the end of me
       No more money, no more strength, no more security.
       When I've tried everything and I've got nothing left.
       In my exhaustion, in my search for rest.
       There you are, there you've been, there you'll always be.

       When I try to take control I’m at my weakest.
       But your power is made perfect in my weakness.
       I say that my heart belongs to you, but your tests
       and your trials prove if it's true. 

       There you are, there you've been, there you'll always be.

       You take my burdens, take my fears, my insecurities
       Give me peace. Give me wisdom. Give me clarity.
       Your love has no limits, your grace knows no end.
       You give and you give and you give again!

       Not by my wit and not by my will.
       I thirst to be made more thirsty still.
       You took all my sorrow and you took all my shame.
       You gave me new life when you took all the blame. 
       There you are, there you've been, there you'll always be.

       You take my burdens, take my fears, my insecurities
       Give me peace. Give me wisdom. Give me clarity.
       Your love has no limits, your grace knows no end.
       You give and you give and you give again!

       So fall like rain upon our surrendered lives.
       Till your love is all that satisfies. 
       Walk us through the fire till all that survives
       is wild devotion and passion for Christ.

       You take my burdens, take my fears, my insecurities
       Give me peace. Give me wisdom. Give me clarity.
       Your love has no limits, your grace knows no end.
       You give and you give and you give again!

       There you are, there you've been, there you'll always be.

       It's who you are, who you’ve been, who you’ll always be.


I encourage you to listen to the song here You Give by Nicol Unser 

I hope it brings you comfort and peace when you need it.

Carley

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Carley Walker
9 Comments
Wendy Wilson
8/18/2020 05:58:40 pm

Beautiful truths for our souls. Thank you Carley. . and Nicole!

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Linda
8/18/2020 06:10:37 pm

The words to this song are so true.Thanks for sharing, Carley. Yes, I think we are all tired. Praying that we’ll not become weary in well doing.

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carolyn keefer
8/18/2020 06:22:27 pm

Thank you for sharing these words, Carley. Nicole expressed them beautifully. May we all feel this peace and comfort. Thank you for all you continue to give of yourself for our church family.

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Beverly Turner
8/18/2020 07:16:21 pm

Oh Carley, that song (words) are beautiful and inspiring. Please tell your friend, Nicol, thank you for sharing it with us. And Carley, thank you for all the love and hard work you give our children and church. You deserve to be tired! God bless you!

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Charlie Branch
8/18/2020 07:27:47 pm

Thank you, Carley. I left a thumbs up for Mrs. Unser, too. One of my BIC friends stopped by just now for a brief visit, encouraging not only my maintenance work with him but also my learning guitar. He played in a band years ago, before becoming a building contractor. He's still great at that, but a bad back can slow him down.
Only three more weeks and I'll be back at school (and St. Thomas <G>). Fire Inspector Bob probably will be there, too, for the first day.

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Jeannie Logozzo
8/19/2020 01:31:27 pm

Beautiful lyrics with a powerful message. A good one for all of us to hear over and over again. Thank you for reminding us and thank you more for your exceptional leadership of our children’s ministry and your love for our church.

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Sandy Emerson
8/19/2020 06:44:39 pm

Thank you for this message. It is a good, heartfelt one. I intend to pass it along. Best, Sandy E-

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Judy flieger
8/20/2020 08:31:18 am

Carly I miss our back and forth dialog. Music has always been a balm to me and I really relate with how it can transcend us through times of trial. Thank you for sharing and thank you for caring for our children in our church family. Judy

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Diane Wakkinen
8/21/2020 05:51:11 am

Thanks for sharing this Carley. Great message!

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