forever i will say....

it is well.
over and over and over again.
it is well.
and again.
it is well.
though i sometimes doubt.
it is well.
still my soul will sing.
it is well.
when i am overcome with sorrow.
it is well.
though through tears i break.
it is well.
when i'm full of praise.
it is well.
when i'm full of joy.
it is well.
in the darkness.
it is well.
in the blinding light.
it is well.
through the fury of my heart.
it is well.
in my confusion.
it is well.
when the plans i make fall apart.
it is well.
it is well.
it is well.
it is well.
it. is. well.


i am well.
i am studying the Word.
and attempting to learn more of The One.
i have been asked "what is He showing you?"
and really, i don't know if it can be summed up in
one word--
one answer.
i am daily learning to trust.
and to believe.
and to continue on.
i don't expect to be come a scholar.
or to find all of the answers...
to this big mystery of life, love and redemption.
what i do expect is this:
to be reminded over and over
(as many times as it takes)
of how i am loved.
and by such a glorious Lover.
and in being told,
i will draw closer.
overwhelmed by this Beauty that i've found.
and perhaps in this closeness,
perhaps in some little way,
i will learn to fully trust,
to surrender,
to believe completely,
and then maybe someday...
i will be a blessing,
a humbled servant,
a good representation of Freedom,
to those around me.
only by mercy and grace.


in other news: costa rica is on the radar.
98.8% sure.
next semester shall be interesting.
praying.