It's Time...

...and now is as good of a time as any...
to introduce my new and shiny blog. 


I've been anticipating the switch for quite some time,
especially with the changes that will ensue of possibly
moving to France, applying to grad school, graduating from
college, etc.

Since I've started this blog, I've got countless encouragement
and feedback, with over 400+ views per month and subscribers
from all over the world. I am truly humbled. Thank you.

So naturally, that means that this site will no longer be updated....

I'm pretty sure that you already figured that one out...
And because I love my followers and because I don't
want to lose a single one of you, please update your
google readers or whatever to:

www.lesmesaventures.com

And be sure to come visit me, leave comments or just say hello!
It's just the same stuff, just a different/better/awesome-er platform.

Center

So convicted by this song. I'm posting some of the lyrics (with emphasis) because they basically speak for themselves. Have yourself a listen and be blessed! 
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You’re the center of the universe
Everything was made in You Jesus
Breath of every living thing
Everyone was made for You

You hold everything together
You hold everything together

Chorus:
Christ be the center of our lives
Be the place we fix our eyes
Be the center of our lives

We lift our eyes to heaven
We wrap our lives around your Word
We lift our eyes to heaven, to You. 


Charlie Hall - "Center"

(p.s. I found a way to eliminate the "video" part of the YouTube link when I embed it into my blog posts. So just click and hear the song! Cool, huh?!?!)

Hidden In My Heart

I cannot tell you how comforting scripture is. Really. No matter what my issue or state of life, the Bible is always sufficient to calm my soul and remind me of the hope in the gospel. When I read the Bible, I know that Christ's sacrifice has made me blameless before God, with all the righteousness of Jesus.
So obviously, I like theologically based music. There's something wonderful about being able to express my religious beliefs within the context of song. I'm a firm believer that my soul has its own way of "singing" before the Lord, as new age-y as that may seem. And in the Bible, the Lord is blessed when people lift up their voices and offer their instruments in worship to Him.

And when I came across this CD, I was so so thankful. Actual scriptural verses set to amazingly soothing lullaby tunes. Although it's intended for children, I find that I'm getting a lot of benefit from it. Honestly, theology is theology. It doesn't matter if you're 3 or 50, the gospel and the Bible consistently have the same message. Can a grownup lady learn new things from a CD intended for children? Absolutely.

So don't be weirded out because it's intended for children. The music is really well done. I never would have guessed that it was originally made for kids! So adults, have no fear! I highly highly highly recommend getting your hands on a copy. It's just Bible verses set to music, no crazy stuff. Pure and simple. It brings me right back to the Bible, where I need to be in the first place. 

Buy a CD or a digital copy off the website - HERE.

Rolling In The Deep

Ohhh... he has such a smooth voice. The perfect Tuesday treat!


John Legend - "Rolling In The Deep" (Adele Cover)

All I Have

You know, it's funny how God has a sense of timing. It's pretty darn perfect. As I wrote yesterday, I had been waitlisted for the French program and was feeling really bummed and a bit frustrated about it. I wasn't distraught or upset, just that the "wind" had been taken out of my sails.

As it turned out, I had music team practice that evening. And for those of you who don't know, I usually sing for UCLA GOC in our times of worship, which is a huge blessing. I love serving them! And God, in his great providence, has us singing this song for Friday night. It just flattened me as I looked over the lyrics and sang them through with the team. I've heard it before, but the lyrics took on a new dimension as I pondered the state of my life right now, facing the end of undergrad with the unknown prospects of being an "adult". It's a bit scary, right?


"All I Have Is Christ" - Sovereign Grace Music

Now I'm not the most "emotional" person, meaning that I don't cry on cue, but this song definitely makes me tear up. The reason? All I have is Christ. He's my sole possession, the ultimate prize. Everything else just pales in comparison to him. Nothing really matters. Not grades, not GRE's, not grad schools, not moving overseas, nothing. Now, that's not to say that I don't put my best effort out. I do! But my focus needs to be a little more eternally focused.

So this goes above and beyond me, if my God has the ability to provide for my salvation, He can surely provide for me right now. Like the song says, "All I know is grace". Indeed!

Grace Upon Grace

These lyrics have been my theme and my comfort in the past few days. 

The song is titled "Through The Precious Blood" by Sovereign Grace Music

and it pretty much describes my mental process at the moment.

Take a listen and enjoy! 

You have ordained every breath we take. 

  In pleasure or pain, there is no mistake. 

  Gladness and grief, both are in Your hand 

  And sufferings brief carry out Your plan. 

  And our fleeting sorrows 

  When some bright tomorrow 

  We’ll see You with our eyes, and 

   

Chorus:

 Grace upon grace flows down, flows down 

 Grace upon grace flows down, flows down 

  Through the precious blood of Christ   

Father of lights, Giver of all grace 

  Your mercies crown our lives all our days 

  River of Life, quench our thirsty souls 

  For no true delight does Your love withhold 

  And in every season 

  We are satisfied 

  For just one reason 

  Christ was crucified.

  

All good gifts, every good thing  

  Comes to us freely, so freely. 

  All good gifts, every good thing 

  Comes to us freely, so freely 

  Through the precious blood 

  Through the precious blood 

Tunes for Finals

Just some music for the nerds and those who are nerds at heart. Currently, it's the soundtrack to my 20th century British poetry class. Oh Joy.


Lucy Schwartz - "Gone Away"


Relient K - "The Lining is Silver"


Laura Veirs - "July Flame"