The Process, Struggles, Hopes and The Ultimate God

Slow Fade

by Casting Crowns

Be careful little eyes what you see
It's the second glance that ties your hands as darkness pulls the strings
Be careful little feet where you go
For it's the little feet behind you that are sure to follow

It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
It's a slow fade, it's a slow fade

Be careful little ears what you hear
When flattery leads to compromise, the end is always near
Be careful little lips what you say
For empty words and promises lead broken hearts astray

It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day

The journey from your mind to your hands
Is shorter than you're thinking
Be careful if you think you stand
You just might be sinking

It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
Daddies never crumble in a day
Families never crumble in a day

Oh be careful little eyes what see
Oh be careful little eyes what you see
For the Father up above is looking down in love
Oh be careful little eyes what you see

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Remember that even when you are going through the change process, it is easy to fade away from what God really wants. If we put our trust in outside sources, we miss what God is telling us, where He is leading us. We must lead our hearts, love is a choice, it is not just a feeling. Remember that God chose to love us, He chose to die on the cross for us, what have we done to deserve it? What have we done to deserve to be loved by someone else?

While you are walking the way God calls us to remember it is easy to fade, but harder to stand. God calls us to stand, don't look at the circumstances, look at where God calls you to.

While I'm Waiting
By John Waller

I'm waiting, I'm waiting on You Lord
And I am hopeful, I'm waiting on You Lord
Though it is painful, but patiently I will wait

And I will move ahead bold and confident
Taking every step in obedience

While I'm waiting I will serve You
While I'm waiting I will worship
While I'm waiting I will not faint
I'll be running the race even while I wait

I'm waiting, I'm waiting on You Lord
And I am peaceful, I'm waiting on You Lord
Though it's not easy no, but faithfully I will wait
Yes, I will wait

And I will move ahead bold and confident
Taking every step in obedience

While I'm waiting I will serve You
While I'm waiting I will worship
While I'm waiting I will not faint
I'll be running the race even while I wait

I will move ahead bold and confident
I'll be taking every step in obedience, yeah

While I'm waiting I will serve You
While I'm waiting I will worship
While I'm waiting I will not faint

And I will serve You while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting
I will serve You while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting
I will serve You while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting on You Lord

I will serve You while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting
I will serve You while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting

Press into God, allow Him to change you, for we can't change anyone else, but ourselves. It is God who will change the other person. We are waiting on God, we can't wait on others to change us, nor can we wait on others to change, it is God's way, His timing and keeping our eyes on Him and not the storm that is around me.

This is my hearts cry and the song for marriage, not just mine.

The Marriage Prayer
by John Waller

[Verse 1:]
Father, I said till*
Death do us part
I want to mean it
With all of my heart
Help me to love you
More than I love her
Then I know I can
Love her more
Than anyone else

[Pre:]
And bring her in
Your presence today
Make her what
You want her to be

[Chorus:]
I pray to hear her heart
I pray she'll love you more
I pray to cherish and serve her
And we'll bring you glory today, I pray

[Verse 2: ~Josee Waller~]
Father, I said till
Death do us part
I want to mean it
With all of my heart
Help me to love you
More than I love him
Then I know I can
Love him more
Than anyone else

[Pre:]
And bring him in
Your presence today
Make him what
You want him to be

Chorus:

Bridge:
Lord, help me love her
As you love the church, your bride
(Josee) Help me submit to him
As I submit to you, my life

Chorus: (2x)

Out:
This is my prayer Amen
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Remember you can't follow your heart, you have to lead your heart. Love is a choice, the world says that once you fall out of love you should get out. Isn't it time to learn from others that have gone through difficulties? Today is a new day and who created this day? Don't you think He knows just what today holds?