grace upon grace

I just have to share about how I have seen God's hand of grace exhibited in my husband this semester. He has had a huge load on his shoulders these past few months, but God has continually given him grace and strength to keep on keeping on. He has stayed up until after midnight and gotten up between 4 & 5 AM almost every day for 3 months and that in itself is a testament to God's grace. I would have fallen down in a heap if it were me! Yet, he doesn't complain, just says those dreaded phrases..."I have reading to do...I have Hebrew vocab to study...I have a project due..." Anyone who is a seminary wife can probably tell a similiar story of how God has sustained their husbands as well. I am just amazed at how they balance school, work, family, church responsibilities, and everyday life.
This past Sunday our Pastor was out of town, so Andrew was asked to preach in our Sunday service. Then, due to an unforeseen circumstance, ended up having to speak in the PM service as well. Praise God for allowing the time to prepare for these in the midst of finals week. Anyone interested in hearing his message on the book of Ecclesiastes can listen to it here.

My new favorite song comes from the new Sovereign Grace CD Come Weary Saints. These words resonate with me and I think they speak well of how a seminary student or anyone can continue on in the midst of a crazy semester, great trial, or just difficult day.

You have ordained every breath we take

In pleasure or pain, there is no mistake

Gladness and grief, both are in Your hand

And sufferings brief carry out Your plan

And our fleeting sorrows will yield an endless prize

When some bright tomorrow we’ll see You with our eyes,

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Grace upon grace flows down, flows down

Grace upon grace flows down, flows down

Through the precious blood of Christ.

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Father of lights, Giver of all grace

Your mercies crown our lives all our days.

River of Life, quench our thirsty souls

For no true delight does Your love withhold.

And in every season we are satisfied

For just one reason Christ was crucified,

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Grace upon grace flows down, flows down
Grace upon grace flows down, flows down
Through the precious blood of Christ.

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