I am Nothing...

Today has been a draining day. I wasn't the happiest camper when my alarm went off at 6:00 this morning. It was hard getting up, but I knew if I didn't, I would be tired the entire day. I drug myself out of bed and immediately made coffee. Sometimes I fail to realize how much I depend on caffein to sustain me. But, sorry doctors, I don't have time to be tired during the day. If I can't sleep at night, I must have something throughout the day that keeps my body trudging along. So coffee and tea? I love you. I'm trying to wean myself off of you, but unfortunately, I am barely getting by without your presence. We'll see. Hopefully summer will bring rest and I won't have the hunger for caffein as I do now. 
Working out this morning was also hard for some reason. It was a hard pain day for me, so that played into it a bit I know. Right after that, I left for classes from 8 until 4. After that, I headed straight over to work at the group home. On the way from the Regional Center to work, I was dreading arriving there. I didn't want to work for another 4 + hours before I could rest. I needed sleep, people. Sleep. But I went. 
It's incredible how people can pour into you without even trying. I was so blessed from the residents and their joy in their circumstances and simplicity. Wow. It definitely helped me see that I need to slow down and enjoy every moment of life, even when I'm drained and grumpy. 
God again teaches me things when I least expect them...


Now, I'm getting some prep in for Thursday night bible study... It's kind of nice just spending time with Him, letting myself relax and soak in the silence. Tomorrow begins early again. I'm actually really dreading having to pry myself out of bed again, but there are only three more days of that this week. Enjoy every moment of life, Al. Every moment. 


So I'm listening to Bebo Norman's song, Nothing Without You right now. Before I get off here and dig into my bible, here are the lyrics to the song. I think it's a beautiful prayer. One that I should lay before Him daily. Especially when I am drained and grumpy. ;)


Goodnight,


Ally


Nothing Without You
Take these hands and lift them up
For I have not the strength to praise You near enough
See I have nothing, I have nothing without You

Take my voice and pour it out
Let it sing the songs of mercy I have found
For I have nothing, I have nothing without You

Chorus:
All my soul needs
Is all Your love to cover me
So all the world will see
That I have nothing without You

Take my body and build it up
May it be broken as an offering of love
For I have nothing, I have nothing without You

All my soul needs
Is all Your love to cover me
So all the world will see
That I have nothing
But I love You

With all my heart
With all my soul
With all my mind
With all the strength that I can find

Take my time here on this earth
And let it glorify all that You are worth
For I am nothing,
I am nothing without You