Heart on My Sleeve

Guatemala Day 2: The Sunrise and Roosters

What a beautiful sunrise!!! I started the day to the sounds of chickens and roosters having a pep rally then to walk outside, you and a see God’s canvas was amazing. West Michigan mornings may have a rival I think. I opened my Bible to Psalms which was perfect for the start of a new project: The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. The Lord is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed. Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift them up for ever. (Psalms 28:7-9) I can't wait to draw from His strength today and see where He takes us. Today was a productive day! Building homes along side the families who will be living in them was great. Despite the rain, the work got done. The night is chilly and very comfortable. I'm not gonna complain after months of frozen temps . Looking forward to Devos tonight as we wind down then bedtime will be restful. God is really bringing the team closer!

Guatemala Day 1: The Adventure Begins!

The travel was as smooth as it could be. Typical flight and minus the wrong ticket I got with a woman's name no less, it's been really easy. :-) The team is great. They are passionate and full of good attitude. I think it's pretty amazing to see what God has done in assembling this team. You have just enough veterans and newbies mixed in like a bowl of chex mix that it's gonna be flavorful. I saw God today in the sunset from 10k feet above Georgia and then after the Bumpiest ride I've ever had, I got to the village and the stars were beautiful. Can't say it's not nice to be warm after the polar vortex. It was 56 as the night winds down. Laying here in my bunk listening to the guys make their beds and the girls giggling as they walk down the cement stairs to the "ladies room" that it feels like I'm 7 and back at camp. One of my teammates is trying to put up a mosquito net too which is pretty hilarious. The Paradise Bound team has prepared us for everything and while we all are giddy with fatigue, the early morning will come quickly and have us eager to serve as we build homes for the families here in need. I'm Praying that God keeps us well and safe so we can do His will but I know hearts will be changed this week as tears will be shed, comfort zones will be stretched and lives will advance for eternal glory.

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Thank you for being loud enough to fight off my demons
Pealing my past like snake skin
Thank you for being soothing enough when I'm crying
Soaking up the "years" from within

Thank you for saying what my heart stumbles with
Stuttering out the pain I want to shake
Thank you for saving my head from disrespect
Wrapping your arms around me when I wake

Thank for covering my soul
Blanketing the warmth I still need
Thank you for showing me an out
With a door to the me I long to be

Careless Whispers

You threw them out like a grenade
with no care for what damage you've done
One right after the other I can barely catch my breathe
Wondering when the hurt will stop
Or I have the strength to run

As I look around at the debris youve made
I feel like I'm at war
Yet you were once the place I found shelter
And I can barely get myself up off the floor

Your words don't reflect your head
I can't unhear what you've said
But now that your heart is exposed
I will rise out before I explode

Your words are careless
Your tongue caused such a mess
Yet I how do rise from how you've painted me
From the lingering thoughts that pins down what I want to be

Foolin A Fool

I’m sitting here a broken man
I’m sitting here a broken man
I’m sitting here a broken man
Livn my life the best I can

Cause their aint no foolin a fool
when he’s still looking for love
this big bad world has him in ruins
searing for a woman’s heart he’s worthy of

All alone in my mind cause heart is rung
All alone in my mind cause heart is rung
All alone in my mind cause heart is rung
I hope the good lord cured the wrong I’ve done

Cause their aint no foolin a fool
when he’s still looking for love
this big bad world has him in ruins
searing for a woman’s heart he’s worthy of

I’m sick and tired of all the lies
I’m sick and tired of all the lies
I’m sick and tired of all the lies
Tired of wiping the tears I’ve cried

For Once

I’m blown away by the way you love me

After I asked a million times

There’s so much more than I could ever see

I’m fighting to find the words after all my crimes

You found more in me then I could get to

Just need to dig out a place to start

I know now that it’s always been you

Fighting and finding a place in my heart

For once there’s a place in my heart

For once I’m more than just in part

For once I see buried deep reality

Because for once there’s your love inside of me

Its gonna come around, im tired of being down

This love is lifting me, I feel it constantly

Now’s my time to embrace, a love I could never misplace