Broken

Can what is totaled be rebuilt?

Can what is shattered ever be truly put back together?

Can what once played a beautiful sound once again play a melody?

Can what is broken ever be put back together?

Isn't this a question that, if we're honest with ourselves, we crave to know the answer to? Not one of us have endured this life without experiencing the pain, hardships, and curveballs that life has thrown at us. We are all sinners living in a broken, messed up, sin filled world. As good as we try to be at dodging these things there is a commonality amongst us all; we are broken. We are far from home. The longing within all of us, no matter how quite it is, exist for one reason. There is more. My soul cries out for that which I crave- to be a home with my Jesus. Oh how I long for heaven where there will be no more death, nor morning nor crying nor pain anymore. A heaven where my Jesus sits enthroned on high, a mighty King. A heaven where I can enjoy endless intimacy with the Creator of this universe; my Abba. A heaven where we will not hurt each other anymore. A heaven where all things are made new. A heaven where what was once shattered, beaten, broken, worn down beyond repair will indeed be fully repaired. We will be free. What a glorious place this will be!

In the meantime, let us cling to the truth that God is indeed for us. He will never leave us nor forsake us. He will finish the work that He has begun in each of us. He will orchestrate the tapestry of our lives in such a way as to bring Him the upmost Glory will working all of these things for our good.

Jesus is my King, my Lord, my friend, my savior, my husband, my provider, my protector, my Father; He is the keeper of my soul- this is my Jesus.

Deep Clean

An update: after scrapping and wire brushing the frame we took her outside for her first bath! This happened about a week ago and just in the past couple of days we have taken the engine and transmission out and have them both apart. Engine is in good shape. We'll need new intake valves, pistons, seals, a flywheel teeth ring, and a few other odds and ends to get the motor ready to go. The transmission, clutch, and transfer case are next to be evaluated and we'll go from there! The chassis will be ready to be painted after we get a new rear bumper and sandblast it down good. Great progress!

The Passion of Your Heart

Oh the passion of your heart,

Your abandoned pursuit of me.

Oh the risk that you took to love someone like me;

That risk has set my soul free.

Your desire for me is overwhelming,

It consumes your every thought.

Oh the joy you feel when our hearts touch,

The joy of when we touch.

You desire to draw me so close to you,

You desire to have me all to yourself.

You tenderly call out my name beckoning me to come nearer.

You romance me with purity and sweet wine poured into a cup of communion.

We dance and spin all around the universe.

Your rage is aroused at my enemies,

You defend me with arms full of strength.

Your gentleness towards me is ever present,

Your care for me ever living.

You're so eager to disclose all the secrets of your heart,

to show yourself unrestrained, fully given to me.

Your goodness is a placid stream,

a blanket wrapped around me.

Your faithfulness is the sure song of sunrise;

Your promises are structures already formed.

Ever deepening is the vastness of your great love;

you allure me with soft array.

Ever present is the pulse of your affections.

Your smile is gleaming with excitement,

to show me even more.

-The Passion of Your Heart: a song written by "Enter the Worship Circle"

The Jeep Project

A couple pictures from before we got started, and a couple more recent of where we are now. So much to be done! More detailed pictures can be found on my Facebook page:) The story of redemption.

Last week, though not shown here, we spent some time scrapping rust, dirt, and oil buildup off of the chassis and drive train (bottom picture). Today I plan on fishing that scrapping process along with some more intense sanding of the frame using a steel brush. We may even be able to take it outside (in this beautiful weather!) and pressure wash it. Can't wait!