NONE BUT JESUS

Good morning Tuesday! Yesterday, I welcomed the new week with a checklist. I have so many things to do. A book on the history of the first decade of the Philippine Marine Corps, the midyear issue of the official publication of the Corps, a uniform illustrated manual, the facelift of the Corps' official website, SOP for the Marine Corps Museum operations, readings and assignments in my courses in Master in Development Communication, editing of my first ever indie film with Filipino Pictures, a documentary with GMA Network, and many other routine works in my 2 offices (Public Affairs and Historian Office). And oh, have i mentioned about my adorable 2-year old son and loving hubby? And the youth and music ministries in church? And oh, i need to go to the gym too. Just merely thinking about juggling all of these makes me feel tired. Everything is simply fast paced and overflowing.

I literally pushed myself out of bed. After some comfortable exercises, a light breakfast and a quick bath with my son, I found myself on the road enroute to Subic in Olongapo City for the Initial Planning Conference for the RP-US Amphibious Exercise (PHIBLEX). Aside from the productive and happy reunion with my friends from the US Marine Corps, I consider it a blessing the 3-hour drive from Manila via North Luzon Expressway and the Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX). it was a time for me to be still and quiet.

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Playing in my car stereo was Brooke Frasser's "NONE BUT JESUS". It was all quiet the entire trip while I look at the green fields outside. The words of the song slowly and sweetly sank in to my mind, then in to my heart. The Lord once again encouraged me that my labor for Him is not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:58), and so I just have to stand firm, let nothing move me, and to give myself FULLY to the work of the Lord (Colossians 3:23). My heavenly Father reminded me that everything I do is about Him. It doesn't matter if it is all too fast and too many. My life is about Him. He is my life. He deserves nothing less than my very best. In all these, his grace is sufficient for me (2 Corinthians 12:9).

I thank the Lord for slowing me down and the gift of stillness and silence in His presence. :)

NONE BUT JESUS
Brooke Frasser


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In the quiet
In the stillness
I know that You are God
In the secret of Your presence
I know there I am restored
When You call i won't refuse
Each new day again I'll choose

There is no one else for me
None but Jesus
Crucified to set me free
Now I live to bring Him praise

In the chaos in confusion
I know You're sovereign still
In the moment of my weakness
You give me grace to do Your will
When You call I won't delay
This my song through all my days

All my delight is in You Lord
All of my hope
All of my strength
All my delight is in You Lord
Forever more