Take.

You know, I usually don't like the word "take" because, generally, it implies selfishness.  Tonight I am being selfish; though difficult, I need to take it.  I need to take heart.

Thank you, oh Lord, that we can worship you.  Thank you that you cast no shadow.  Thank you that you heal.  Thank you that we have hope because of you.  Thank you that you love us even when we fail.  Thank you for being with us in the midst of all of our feelings, through joy and pain.  Thank you for being patient with us when we lose courage, when we lose heart.

It's seven minutes long, but I would really encourage you to watch this video.  It's sort of cheesy, and seven whole minutes long, but you can watch it while you make and eat breakfast, brush your teeth, during commercials, or while you fold laundry.  For seven minutes.  It's worth it.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MfBQ30Ta9w  Or, take three and read the lyrics.

Take Heart  

by: Hillsong United

There is a light
It burns brighter than the sun
He steals the night
And casts no shadow
There is hope
Should oceans rise and mountains fall
He never fails

So take heart
Let His love lead us through the night
Hold on to hope
And take courage again

In death by love
The fallen world was overcome
He wears the scars of our freedom
In His Name
All our fears are swept away
He never fails

So take heart
Let His love lead us through the night
Hold on to hope
And take courage again

All our troubles
And all our tears
God our hope
He has overcome

All our failure
And all our fear
God our love
He has overcome
All our heartache
And all our pain
God our healer
He has overcome

All our burdens
And all our shame
God our freedom
He has overcome

All our troubles
And all our tears
God our hope
He has overcome

All our failures
And all our fear
God our love
He has overcome

God our justice
God our grace
God our freedom
He has overcome

God our refuge
God our strength
God is with us
He has overcome

Jesus' skin wasn't white, but you get the idea.

You're the plant.  ; )