to my maker and friend,
thank you. you have brought me to this point and you will bring me to completion of your plan. this letter is intended to praise you for all you have done, but it may end up being a prayer. Lord, i can do nothing without you. my body cannot give itself oxygen on its own. it's by the breath of your spirit that i live. it's by the order you set things in motion that my body can sustain itself. Lord, i can do nothing without you. no idea i have is my own. every good and perfect thought and creative agenda given to me is inspired from you. you have given me the task and privilege of bringing light to your world through the music you have given me. i acknowledge your hand, your presence, your glory, your peace, the passion you have given me, and most importantly - your promise. the bonds you make with me are unbreakable. i need not be afraid you won't do what you said you would. you, in the midst of all things, are ever-faithful. you yourself said if you contradicted your Word, you would have to die. i thank you for the confidence that you are who you say you are, you do what you say you will do, and you are ever-creating me to be an instrument of your love that everyone i come in contact with hears your song and falls in love with you as i have.
God, keep me in line with your plan and purpose. redirect my eyes to you, you Word, your standards, and your heart. show me who to interact with and who to stay away from. keep me focused. when i am caught up in the riches of the world and the nice things others around me possess, remind me that you are the Nicest Thing. when i am discouraged, remind me of your faithfulness. remind me of your commitment to all things Jocelyn as it lines up with your plan for my life. lift my head and shift my eyes so they can only see you. remove all temptation from me as i navigate this season of my life in california. give me conviction to love what you love, hate what you hate, and spread your goodness to those around me. may i so strongly represent you in everything i do that i no longer recognize myself as who i once was. may i be made new, complete, and perfected in only you.
bless those who have stood in the gap and interceded for me at any point in my life. thank you for bringing them to me, for enabling them to support me as i do what you have called me to do. you move and act through people and give them a portion of the love you have for me so i may be well-equipped on this journey.
God My God, i am learning to love you more than i love myself, my possessions, and the ones and things around me. i commit to being honest with you in all things, because there is value in communicating even though you are all-knowing. thank you for your grace and your patience. thank you for allowing me to think highly of myself because you think highly of me. thank you for igniting me with the fire needed to succeed. thank you, through you i already have the victory.
superman gets his power from the son. i get mine from The Son. in you, i cannot fail. i will make you proud.
love, jocelyn.
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sometimes i do not understand why you guys like me so much, but the fact that you do (and that you keep coming around) makes me happier than you can even imagine.