breath of heaven

i confess.

i did it.

the Christmas music came out this morning.

maybe it is the cool and rainy weather today. maybe it is the mound (I mean, MOUND) of clothes that I am sorting today to give to Goodwill.



but I needed some good music and it was just time!

the song breath of heaven has ministered to my heart for years, I mean I just seriously love that song, sung by Amy Grant.

but I was almost *undone* this morning as I listened to it with new ears, with the ears of a mama who is separated from her babies, with the ears of someone who is longing.

"I am waiting in a silent prayer.
I am frightened by the load I bear.
In a world as cold as stone,
Must I walk this path alone?
Be with me now.
Be with me now.

Breath of heaven,
Hold me together,
Be forever near me,
Breath of heaven.
Breath of heaven,
Lighten my darkness,
Pour over me your holiness,
For you are holy.
Breath of heaven.

Do you wonder as you watch my face,
If a wiser one should have had my place,
But I offer all I am
For the mercy of your plan.
Help me be strong.
Help me be.
Help me."

I could have just bolded and italicized this entire song. it so expresses my heart this morning. i am so grateful that I do not walk this path alone. so thankful for the friendships that have formed along this journey...love you girls!