Lead Me

Sanctus Real - “Lead Me”

I look around and see my wonderful life
Almost perfect from the outside
In picture frames I see my beautiful wife
Always smiling
But on the inside, I can hear her saying...

“Lead me with strong hands
Stand up when I can't
Don't leave me hungry for love
Chasing dreams, what about us?

Show me you're willing to fight
That I'm still the love of your life
I know we call this our home
But I still feel alone”

So Father, give me the strength
To be everything I'm called to be
Oh, Father, show me the way
To lead them
Won't You lead me?

To lead them with strong hands
To stand up when they can't
Don't want to leave them hungry for love,
Chasing things that I could give up

I'll show them I'm willing to fight
And give them the best of my life
So we can call this our home
Lead me, 'cause I can't do this alone

Father, lead me, 'cause I can't do this alone

Professor Perry...I like the sound of that

This past week marked the beginning of new journey for me, as well as a new journey for the 15 freshmen in my LEAP (Life Calling and Purpose) class.

I decided that I was ready for a new challenge in my life, and 15 new freshmen are just what the doctor ordered. We all got together as a whole Freshman class and did community service projects on Monday morning. Our group was assigned to paint a couple of porches at a house that is owned by Trevecca Community Church. They use this house to help men who are recovering drug and alcohol abusers to transition back into society after getting clean. I was surprised to see how quickly the team bonded and how hard they all worked that day. It was great getting to know each of them and to be able to bless these men as well. I'm sure they were filled with joy when they returned home from work to see their porches painted and looking good again. We hope our efforts were a blessing to them.

It is so exciting for me to get to influence and bless the lives of these young men and women. I cant help but put myself back in their shoes. It was only 9 short years ago that I was unpacking my parents van and beginning an amazing journey of self discovery and new friendships. It's so fun to see that innocence and excitement in their eyes too. I am also reminded that I am not as young as I would like to think (LOL). I am really interested and excited to see where God leads us all this semester, what friendships He will form in us, and where we will all end up on the other side of this 4 months. I hope that we can all look back on this as a very influential time in our lives.

Since I have been immersed in the Freshman life for the past week, it has really made me miss being in college. I have been reminiscing about all the fun times I had here at TNU. I especially have been missing my best friend from college. Its really strange not having Sara here, but I know she is soooo happy with her new hubby in Kansas. Love you and miss you Sara-bear.