embarkation

I am preparing once again for another round of travel, this time to Bosnia, an area of the world that I haven't really been to yet. After I return I have a few days before I head off to Bolivia so life is feeling a bit crazy right now. On top of preparing for my travels I am also preparing to make somewhat of a big decision about where I will spend the next year of my life. I do not like "big" decisions, but I've learned that sometimes the confirmation comes after the fact and so I have to just decide and have faith.

I've been listening and dancing to Jennifer Knapp music lately and some of her songs are just beautiful. They move me. You can listen to one of my favorites called Martyrs and Thieves. The lyrics belong to another of my favorites that I connect with.





I come into this place
Burning to receive your peace
I come with my own chains
From wars I've fought for my own selfish gain
You're my God and my Father
I've accepted your Son
But my soul feels so empty now
What have I become?

Lord, come with your fire,
Burn my desires; refine me
Lord, my will has deceived me
Please come and free me
Refine me

My heart can't see
When I only look at me
My soul can't hear
When I only think of my own fears
They are gone in a moment
You're forever the same
Why did I look away from You
How can I speak Your name?

Lord, come with Your fire,
burn my desires; refine me
Lord, my will has deceived me
Please come and free me
Come rescue this child
For I long to be reconciled to You...

Refine Me by Jennifer Knapp