You Keep My Heart Beating

You know that feeling, the one where you are emotionally, physically, and mentally exhausted? Well, I have already experienced this feeling. And for the records, it's only the second day of classes.

My first day went great; only one class so it's not much. Today was a little different. I had three classes, work, and then a night class for two and a half hours. Although I am really tired, I am so glad to be back in school. I love school. I don't understand why people do not like it. But I guess I want to be a teacher so I automatically have that love for school instilled in me.

Reasons why I am thankful for today:

1) Thankfully, I can afford to go to school. 

2) I am one year closer to becoming a teacher

3) I got to meet new friends, see old ones, and everything in between.

4) I love learning about how I can become a better teacher.

To be completely honest, I was pretty exhausted by 1:30, but the Lord gave me the strength and attitude I needed. God quickly reminded me of this when I was on my way home from work and headed back to class. The song "Better than Life" by Remedy Drive came on the radio, and boy did the lyrics remind me of God's hand in my life and how He is the one that keeps me going-even one days like this.

Exhausted You sustained me
Was lost but You regained me
It cost so much you made me free

Was broken You repaired me
My hope was thin, You spared me
You spoke lights lit the air for me

Your love saved my life
Your love is keeping me awake tonight

I need You
You keep You keep
My heart beating beating
I need You
You keep You keep
My lungs breathing
Because Your love is better than life
Better than life

You woke my soul within me
You gave me back Your fire to breathe
Your light broke through to rescue me

Your love saved my life

I need You
You keep You keep
My heart beating beating
I need You
You keep You keep
My lungs breathing
Because Your love is better than life
Better than life

You hold the stars in my skies
You put the light in my eyes
Your love keeps me alive
I need You now and You stay
You turned my night into day

I need You
You keep You keep
My heart beating beating
I need You
You keep You keep
My lungs breathing
I need You
You keep You keep
My heart beating beating
I need You
You keep You keep
My lungs breathing
Because Your love is better than life
Better than life

Your love is better than life
Better than life

I know I am going to have plenty more days like this during the semester, but if I keep a heavenly perspective on things, it will make those days smoother. Over this past year, I've learned to rely on the Lord for everything. It's so hard to do, but when you're forced to rely on Him, you learn how amazing His love for you is. He has everything in His hands. My time with God is now crucial. I NEED it to make it through my day. And over these past two days, I have pushed aside that time. Not a good idea. I am looking forward to spending time with God tonight-it's much needed.

I love when God speaks to us through music. I know I needed God to remind me He is keeping me alive and has everything under control. I need Him more than anything in this life. I don't need good grades. A job. A car. The only thing I need I already have. Oh, and the beautiful thing about it is I don't even deserve one ounce of it, but God continues to pour out His love on me.

With Blessings,

         Heather

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