Wondrous Love

O wondrous love, that will not let me go,
I cling to You with all my strength and soul.
Yet if my hold should ever fail,
This wondrous love, will never let me go.

O wondrous love that's come to dwell in me!
Lord, who am I that I should come to know
Your tender voice, assuring me,
Your wondrous love will never let me go?

I'm resting in the everlasting arms,
In the ever-faithful heart,
The Shepherd of my life.
You carry me on Your mighty wings of grace,
Keeping me until the day I look into Your eyes.

O wondrous love, that sings of Calvary,
The sweetest sound this sinner's ever known;
The song of Your redeeming Son,
Whose wondrous love will never let me go.

I'm resting in the everlasting arms,
In the ever-faithful heart,
The Shepherd of my life.
You carry me on Your mighty wings of grace,
Keeping me until the day I look into Your eyes.

O wondrous love that rushes over me,
I can't escape this river's glorious flow.
You overwhelm my days with good.
Your wondrous love will never let me go.

O wondrous love, O wondrous love.
Will never let me go.

This song brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to it. Just to think of God's truly wondrous love to ME...it's indescribable. I can't believe He loves me that much. An unworthy, filthy sinner...yet HE LOVES ME!! I just can't comprehend that. Why would He love me? Why would God love me SO much, He'd send His precious, sinless Son to die MY death? I have yet to understand this. But, I guess that's just what love is. Something you can't comprehend.

I was thinking about God's love today while at work. The kids I work with are truly a blessing. They are some of the sweetest kids I've ever had. One boy had gotten in trouble SO much (yes, I had been a mean one and had disciplined him as best I could while working) and after I had done so, he told someone that I didn't love him any more. I realized then, that yes, I had done my "job" at disciplining him, but I wasn't showing my love for him. So, I went over and talked to him, letting him know how much I do love him, and just wanted him to obey. He then gave me a big hug and said, "I love you, Miss Lisa!" Now, I know to most, that doesn't seem like much, but to me, that meant so much to hear those words come from his mouth. As soon as I get a picture of him, I'll put him on here. His name is Quentin Blount (or just Quentin B) and has a very messed up home life. His dad is in jail yet again and his mom is an alcoholic and doesn't have structure for him. He has learned so much while being here at this school, and I can't thank God enough for that, although he still has a long way to go. But, no matter how bad he is, I love him.

Today was the last day of the school year, which means the summer DayCare starts Tuesday! But it also means that a couple that is very dear to me is leaving that same day to move to Pennsylvania. God has called him there to be a youth pastor (and father in July!!!), so I know they're in God's will. That doesn't help the pain of not having them around any more...but God's in control. They're having a girl due on July 9. I will definitely post a picture of her up here!

Well, my root canal went well today. I was actually pain free during the whole process. But after the numbing medicine wore off...OUCH! But, Tylenol worked wonders! Soon, I'll have my crown put on and be done with it! That's exciting!

My sister is in Chicago. She and 4 of her students and 1 of her best friends are going to Europe this summer. I am so jealous...but I do need to work. But, instead of flying out tonight as they were supposed to, they got caught in a traffic jam (imagine that in Chicago!!!) and missed their flight. They'll head out actually on Sunday. I'm sure they'll all have a great time!

This update is longer than I thought it would be! But, my mom and I are gonna "hang out" tonight, so I shall go. I challenge you all to truly think about the love of God this weekend. Dwell upon it. I'm sure it'll be something you won't regret!