You will find me when I fall apart

Fall Apart - Josh Wilson

Why in the world did I think I could
only get to know you when my life was good?
When everything just falls in place
the easiest thing is to give You praise

Now it all seems upside down
'Cause my whole world is caving in
But I feel you now more than I did then
How can I come to the end of me
and somehow still have all I need?
God I want to know You more
Maybe this is how it starts
I find You when I fall apart

Blessed are the ones who understand
we've got nothing to bring but empty hands
Nothing to hide and nothing to prove
Our heartache brings us back to you

And it all seems upside down
'Cause my whole world is caving in
But I feel you now more than I did then
How can I come to the end of me
and somehow still have all I need?
God I want to know You more
Maybe this is how it starts
I find You when I fall apart

I don't know how long this will last
I'm praying for the pain to pass
But maybe this is the best thing that
has ever happened to me

My whole world is caving in
But I feel you now more than I did then
How can I come to the end of me
and somehow still have all I need?
God I want to know You more
Maybe this is how it starts

I find You when
You will find me when
I fall apart


Fresh Air from Martha:

Instead of being preoccupied with our problems, let’s praise the Lord for his blessings.

"But I will keep on hoping for your help; I will praise you more and more."
Psalm 71:14

Upcoming class at UPC

Discover Your New Identity
Sundays, Oct. 30-Nov. 20, 5 pm, Calvin
Join Dave Rohrer and Ken Kierstead on a 4-week journey through 1st Peter. Discover the living hope of Christ as we explore our identity in him.

hope...

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
- Romans 15:13


... share hope ... upc

... sowing seeds of Hope and Joy ... wv

... an undying hope for every hopeless soul ... tfj


and these three remain: faith, HOPE, and love


My Hope is in You, Lord, all the day long
I won't be shaken by trial or storm
The peace the passes understanding is my song
and I'll sing my hope is in You, Lord


In Christ alone my HOPE is found. He is my light, my strength, my song.

The past is just a conduit

On my ipod today.

Up and Up - Relient K

Yesterday
Is not quite what it could've been
As were most of all the days before
But I swear today
With every breath I'm breathing in
I'll be trying to make it so much more

'Cause it seems I get so hung up on
The history of what's gone wrong
And the hope of a new day
Is sometimes hard to see (what you see)
But I'm finally catching onto it
Yeah, the past is just a conduit
And the light there at the end is
Where I'll be

'Cause I'm on the up and up
I'm on the up and up
And I haven't given up
Given up on what
I know I'm capable of
And I'm on the up and up
I'm on the up and up
Yeah there's nothing left to prove
Cause I'm just trying to be
A better version of me
For you
A better version of me
For you

To be prosperous
Would not require much of me
You see contentment is the one thing
It entails
To be content with where I am
And getting where I need to be
I'm moving past the past
Where I have failed

But I'm finally catching onto it
And now the past is just a conduit
Right there at the end
Is where I'll be
Oh

'Cause I'm on the up and up
I'm on the up and up
And I haven't given up
Given up on what
What I've gained from love
And I'm on the up and up
I'm on the up and up
Yeah there's nothing left to prove
'Cause I'm just trying to be
A better version of me
For you
A better version of me
For you

You never cease
To supply me with
What I need
For a good life
So when I'm down
I'll hold my head up high
Cause you're the reason why

I'm on the up and up
I'm on the up and up
And I haven't given up
Given up on what
What I've gained from love
And I'm on the up and up
I'm on the up and up
Yeah there's nothing left to prove
'Cause I'm just trying to be
A better version of me
For you
Trying to be a better version of me for you)
Oh

Immediately followed by "In Christ Alone":

In Christ alone
My hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone
This solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm

ASI

http://www.class.umn.edu/choosing_a_major/choosingpage2.html

Artistic: People who have an appreciation for art, creativity/innovation and self-expression. They may enjoy various types of work related to fine arts, visual arts, foreign languages, writing and other things that utilize imagination. They tend to prefer a more independent and unstructured approach to life.

Social: People who love working with people in a helping, teaching or training capacity. They enjoy working in team-oriented situations, tend to be good listeners, and possess good written and verbal communication skills.

Investigative: People who love to learn, analyze, solve problems or conduct research. They are often into subjects related to science, math, and medicine. They tend to be pretty independent and are often curious about things

Possible majors:
Art ASI
Asian Languages and Literatures ASI
Music ASI

Communication Studies SAI
Philosophy SAI
Religious Studies SAI

Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature AIS
English AIS
Linguistics AIS

unsatisfied.

When I googled "how do I get a job if I don't have any skills" this is what I found:

"If you are unsatisfied with what you do every day, it takes a toll on your physical and mental health. You may feel burned out and frustrated, anxious, depressed, or unable to enjoy time at home knowing another workday is ahead. What’s more, if you don’t find your work meaningful and rewarding, it’s hard to keep the momentum going to advance in your career. You are more likely to be successful in a career that you feel passionate about."
- http://helpguide.org/life/finding_career.htm

Seriously.

HOPE

My Hope Is In You - Aaron Shust

I meet with You and my soul sings out
as Your word throws doubt far away
I sing to You and my hearth cries holy
Hallelujah, Father You're near

My hope is in you, Lord
all the day long
I won't be shaken by drought or storm
The peace that passes
understanding is my song and I sing
My hope is in You alone

I wait for You and my soul finds rest
In my selfishness You show me grace
I worship You and my heart cries glory
Halleluyah, Father You're here

My hope is in you, Lord
all the day long
I won't be shaken by drought or storm
The peace that passes
understanding is my song and I sing
My hope is in You alone

I Will with on You
You Are My refuge
I Will with on You
You Are My refuge

I Will with on You
You Are My refuge

my hope is in you lord
all the day long
I won't be shaken by drought or storm
my hope is in you lord
all the day long
I won't be shaken by drought or storm
T peace that passes
understanding is my song and I sing
My hope is in You alone
My hope is in You alone
My hope is in You alone

My hope is in you, Lord
All the day long
I won’t be shaken by
Trial or storm
The peace that passes understanding is my song
And I’ll sing
My hope is in you, Lord
- Aaron Shust

UPC: hope (NOT wish!)

Chapel: HOPE
The most important thing you can do is keep encouraged
Discouragement leads to destruction
Outside pressure reflects our inner state – if we are not full we will get crushed (pop cans)

Don't let your past keep you from moving forward
A bicycle moving slowly will fall over
God has created us to be future-thinking, not focused on the past.