Hosanna in the Highest

Here we are...it is the morning of the day we leave for GA.  It is 5:45am, and I should probably be in bed sleeping since we have a 10 hour drive ahead of us.  But I can't.  There are so many thoughts going through my head.  Are we really getting ready to do this?  How is this all going to play out?  When will find our own home?  How are the kids going to adjust?  What church are we going to go to? What job will Chris find to supplement our support?  Are there going to be any churches who will take a step of faith and trust what the Lord wants us to do?  I will stop there, but believe me there are at least 50 more questions that I have swirling around in my head!! Those who know me well, know I am not lying when I write that! :)

In the midst of all of those questions, wanting to come up with a "perfect" scenario to move, I am reminded of a conversation that I had recently.

Friend: Can't you just stay here?  You could always start your ministry here.

Me: We could stay here longer.  We could wait until we have a certain amount of money in the bank or a certain number of churches lined up.  But at some point we cross over to the line of disobedience and then we become like Jonah.  And I don't want to be like Jonah, so it is time for us to go.  (My thoughts: What did I just say?!?  Man, that is some good stuff there!  I need to remember this conversation and write that down!)

So, this morning, I am reminded of that conversation...as I have often times the last several days.  We need to pray...to pray for the God's protection of our thoughts.  We need to trust...to trust that He will lead the way...that He will provide for our every need and maybe some of our wants. As I talk with God, I am reminded of all that He has done so far on this journey...He is faithful.  As He replaces my questions about the future with thoughts of what He has already done in our life, I realize that we need to go...we need to have the faith to get in our cars and go.  We don't need to be like Jonah dragging our feet and eventually getting there.  We need to OBEY.

Yesterday as I was driving in the van Hootie-less, I realized that I could listen to ANYTHING I wanted to.  So, I turned on the radio and the MercyMe: The Worship Session CD was playing. (I highly recommend adding this CD to your collection)  It happened to be on the song, Hosanna.  Now remember, I am in the van all by myself so I am able to really listen to the words...I was able to worship Him while I was out running my errands...this is a rarity with four Hooties, so I cherished every moment of it!  This morning as I am typing, the words keep playing over and over in my head. 

Here are the lyrics:

I see the King of Glory
Coming on the clouds with fire
The whole earth shakes, the whole earth shakes
I see His love and mercy
Washing over all our sins
The people sing, the people sing

Hosanna hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
Hosanna hosanna
Hosanna in the highest

I see a generation
Rising up to take the place
With selfless faith, with selfless faith
I see a near revival
Stirring as we pray and seek
We're on our knees, we're on our knees

Hosanna hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
Hosanna hosanna
Hosanna in the highest

Heal my heart and make it clean

Open up my eyes to the things unseen
Show me how to love like you have loved me
Break my heart for what breaks Yours
Everything I live for Your kingdom's cause
As I walk from earth into eternity

Hosanna hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
Hosanna hosanna
Hosanna in the highest

Hosanna hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
In the highest

 As we get ready to get in the van in less than hour, I will praise Him for what He has done and what He is going to do.  The last refrain is my prayer as we get ready to drive:

Dear Jesus, 

I do pray that You will open up our eyes.  That wherever we turn in this journey, we will see You.  That when You provide something for us, we will be reminded that it is because of the working of Your hand. 

As we start this new journey, help us to love like Jesus.  That what we do each and everyday is because of the love You gave us first.  Help us to see the opportunities You place before us to love those around us like Jesus would.  Whether it is someone in our family, our friends or a complete stranger. 

 Lord, our heart breaks for Your Church.  This is why you have given us this vision.  When we get discouraged or weary, remind us of Your call...remind us of what breaks Your heart...because we want to live for Your kingdom's purposes.  

Hosanna in the highest

In Jesus' Name,

Amen