my thoughts in recent weeks have been turned to the 'song of ascents', a collection of 15 psalms (psalm 120-134)

there are so many amazing insights i have drawn by just dwelling on these passages. even if its just for a few minutes at a time.

"my help comes from the Lord, Who made Heaven and earth."
-Psalm 121:2

"Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their masters,
as the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress,
so our eyes look to the Lord our God,
Until He has mercy on us."
-Psalm 123:2

"If it had not been the Lord on our side..."
-Psalm 124:1

"Those who trust in the Lord,
Are like Mount Zion,
which CANNOT BE MOVED, but abides forever.
-Psalm 125:1-2

"The Lord has done great things for us,
and we are glad.
-Psalm 126:3

"Unless the Lord builds the house,
they labour in vain who build it.
Unless the Lord guards the city,
The watchman stays awake in vain.
-Psalm 127:1

"Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord,
Who walks in His ways.
-Psalm 128:1

ive been reminded of such simple principles:

1. We have such an amazing, amazing, amazing God.
2. He hears us when we persevere in prayer, He never fails to give us mercy and grace in our time of need.
3. He is ON MY SIDE
4. He establishes my steps, He guards and protects me
5. BE THANKFUL
6. success only comes when your work is coupled with the Lord's blessing
7. fear the Lord and keep His commandments, for this is man's all.

each time i falter, each time i begin to wander, and my heart begins to doubt- my faith draws me back to these little reminders. back to the knowing, the trusting, the letting go. and for the first time in a long, long time, i think i know what i want to do with my life (in some aspects, not all). and for once in my life, i am finding myself willing to wait for the good things He has planned for me, and not trying to take things into my own hands. (Mostly because the method of taking things into my own hands has been tried, tested and FAILED).

but on a side-note this is my favorite chinese song !!! hahahhaa. even though the first part sounds a little off and the video is retarded. but its a reallyyyyyyyyyy nice song. the holidays have been so busy but so fun, and such a de-stresser. my hands are full, but so is my heart. (: