Joy

"If life is water, I was dry as the tucson dirt
If it's a gamble, I'd already lost my shirt
If it's a journey, I was dazed without a clue
I flipped a U back to the first love I ever knew

You give me joy that's unspeakable
and I like it
Your love for me's irresistible
I can't fight it
You carried the cross and took my shame
I believe it
You shine your light of amazing grace
I receive it

If life's a battle the invasion is complete
If' it's a rhythm I have found the perfect beat
If it's a renaissance I've got a new birthday
The world don't give it and the world can't take it away

You give me joy that's unspeakable
and I like it
Your love for me's irresistible
I can't fight it
You carried the cross and took my shame
I believe it
You shine your light of amazing grace
I receive it"

-Joy by Newsboys

I've been singing and praising the Lord with that song a lot lately. I really like Newsboys lately--they have super godly lyrics. Have you heard their new CD go? I love the song "That's where the Party's at" or something like that... Very creative.

Anyway, I've been trying to be more joyful :) I am a naturally unsocial and focused/intense sort of person (I've been told I'm like Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice--except a female version). I really do enjoy doing things with people. But when it comes to just "chatting"--small talk alludes me and trivia is so, um, trivial. But I'm trying to become "all things to all people" as Paul says in the New Testament. And by God's grace, I will succeed!

I've been blogging on our family blog, so take a peek! www.cochranfamily101.blogspot.com

God bless!