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"to remain for a time"

one of my favorite songs "A Song For Christine" by Anathallo is a song based on the book of the Bible, Job. Its a really cool song and I've been listening to this band for like 3 or 4 years. But just recently I started actually looking at  and listening to the lyrics. They are seriously so good. They take out little verses of the Bible and then form songs around them. My favorite line in this particular song is: "Better that I dwell in the house of the Lord who upholds all those who fall than reap this harvest of a life waged in the flesh."
When I actually listened and understood these words I was like "omg thats so good" 
Dwelling in God's presence it's so important. And these words are put together so perfectly. God upholds even the fallen. And I'd rather dwell in the presence…in the house of God than fall into the ways of the world and the ways of flesh. I've just learned that a simple thing as this…as dwelling…as simply existing is so important. Just living in the presence of the Lord and sitting and meditating in it..
It's weird..When I was in high school when we had detention we had to sit for an hour in the morning before school started and copy different books. I remember one I used to always get in detention was a book that talked about before you start to walk or even stand in the ways of God you have to sit. You have to sit and listen..and just be. Be in His presence..

So yeah…sit on that…dwell on that…

Another reason I like the defitition of this word is because it says "to remain for a time" and that is exactly what I am doing this 9 months. I am remaning for a time..for three months in each country I go to..And I love the idea…because you can do so much in such a short period of time. And remaining is important. Just being with people is important. 

prayers are still welcome as I start a new week in a few days..
Honestly it's going to be really hard for me to leave Honduras…but I think God is giving me peace and telling me I will be back……:) 

10 responses to “dwell”

  1. Amazing, so glad you showed me Anathallo! Love it and love you! Im so jealous of you in Honduras!

  2. Karson WOW I am so proud of you and to see how you are growing in The Lord. I know you are going to see some amazing things that The Lord is going to do. I miss you a bunch but so glad you are doing what you are called to do. Love you

  3. Carson, I’m proud of you as you follow in this path with God. You really sound as if you enjoy it so much and that is great. Look forward to your blog.

    Ross

  4. Karson, I am so proud of you and I know “Pops” would be too….You have grown into such a wonderful young lady and have allowed God to work in your life in such away its amazing to watch…I pray for you each day and can’t wait for you to get home and share all the wonderful things that you have lived in the months you have been gone…I love you much …..MeeMah

  5. Karson I am so proud of you. Keep up the good work. God is with you!! Love all your pictures, keep them coming!!

  6. This was a great post Karson, thank you for sharing that. You encourage me with your willingness to let God lead you without any hesitation, you just do what he tells you to do. I am so proud of you and love you so much!

  7. Sitting and dwelling can be a difficult thing to do…but when you do God is faithful to direct your path…keep listening and watch as He opens doors right before your eyes…I Love you! -Dad

  8. Karson, so happy and proud of the way you are allowing God to work in your life and use you in the lives of others. Miss you. Cher

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