Nothing Without You
Relient K
Let's talk about the way things were
Let's talk about the way things should be
I think I'm certain
But I'm not so sure
If I'll deliver what's expected of me
Let's make believe we're all okay
Or better yet pretend
We're doing better
Than we've ever been
I think it's safe to say
That we've forgotten what regret's worth
Cause that's exactly
What a catastrophe is
Ignoring warnings
Thinking kids will be kids will be
A delusion
Kept at a distance
I think it's strange to have to
Fight resistance
We're gonna get it right for the first time
Gonna get it right
Gonna get it right
Gonna get it right for the first time
Unmask ourselves
And we'll find...
We're nothing
We're nothing without You
We're nothing
We're nothing
We're nothing without You (x3)
I've given up on acting
Like I'm perfect
I advise you all
To do the same
Perfection's rare
So the last time I checked
We've all been introduced
To feeling ashamed
Let's talk about the way things were
Let's talk about the way things should be
I think I'm certain
But I'm not so sure
If I'll turn my back
As soon as God lets me
Cause that's exactly
What a catastrophe is
Ignoring warnings
Thinking kids will be kids will be
A delusion
Kept at a distance
I think it's strange to have to
Fight resistance
We're gonna get it right for the first time
Gonna get it right
Gonna get it right
Gonna get it right for the first time
Cause when we try it alone
Then we find...
We're nothing
We're nothing without You
We're nothing
We're nothing
We're nothing without You (x2)
(And it's been brought to my attention
That nothing's really worth the mention)
We're nothing
We're nothing without You
(When me and You, subtract the latter
Equals nothing really matters)
You make me sure, in the midst
Of heartbreak and turbulence
That my spirit soars
Only because it's Yours
We're nothing
We're nothing without You
We're nothing
We're nothing
We're nothing without You (x2)
(And it's been brought to my attention
That nothing's really worth the mention)
We're nothing
We're nothing without You
(When me and You, subtract the latter
Equals nothing really matters)
We're nothing
We're nothing without You
We're nothing
We're nothing
We're nothing without You (x3)
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Sunday, September 28, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Deodorant and God
So, I changed my deodorant a little while ago, and thought nothing of it.
Then yesterday I was poking around Digg, and came across GoodGuide.com, a new site designed to help you make good choices when buying products, so that you can support companies and products that are good for the environment and good for you.
I was poking around and clicking on random categories, and one of the first I went to was Men's deodorant, cause every guy needs deodorant, right? (Answer: YES.) As it turns out, my new deodorant choice, Degree Clean Slate, was one of the top rated deodorants there. This is a good thing. :-)
That got me thinking metaphorically, (because really, what doesn't?) and I thought about how much of a jerk I've been recently (Amazingly enough a sinful human like myself CAN be completely self-centered and blinded by false passions... who knew?), and how God has given, or is willing to give me a clean slate as long as I'm willing to turn everything over to Him, again. It really stinks when you realize that your plan for things really won't turn out that great for anyone involved. That's when I have to simply throw my hands up and say "It's all yours, God! It never was mine in the first place. Forgive me for being selfish and screwing things up. Help me to follow you, and mend my mistakes as only You can. Thank you for teaching me through this, and give me your strength and wisdom that I might not sin against you and others in the future."
Now that I've done that... I need to make sure to keep it in God's hands, and to try and follow His will, wherever that may lead my life.
Then yesterday I was poking around Digg, and came across GoodGuide.com, a new site designed to help you make good choices when buying products, so that you can support companies and products that are good for the environment and good for you.
I was poking around and clicking on random categories, and one of the first I went to was Men's deodorant, cause every guy needs deodorant, right? (Answer: YES.) As it turns out, my new deodorant choice, Degree Clean Slate, was one of the top rated deodorants there. This is a good thing. :-)
That got me thinking metaphorically, (because really, what doesn't?) and I thought about how much of a jerk I've been recently (Amazingly enough a sinful human like myself CAN be completely self-centered and blinded by false passions... who knew?), and how God has given, or is willing to give me a clean slate as long as I'm willing to turn everything over to Him, again. It really stinks when you realize that your plan for things really won't turn out that great for anyone involved. That's when I have to simply throw my hands up and say "It's all yours, God! It never was mine in the first place. Forgive me for being selfish and screwing things up. Help me to follow you, and mend my mistakes as only You can. Thank you for teaching me through this, and give me your strength and wisdom that I might not sin against you and others in the future."
Now that I've done that... I need to make sure to keep it in God's hands, and to try and follow His will, wherever that may lead my life.
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Pictures = Words*1000
I stole this idea from Teal, who stole it from someone else. It's a fun and thought-provoking project, and I love the way the images flow together.
So here goes. The rules were:
a. Type your answer to each of the questions below into Flickr Search.
b. Using only the first page, pick an image.
c. Copy and paste each of the URLs for the images into fd’s mosaic maker. Choose 3 columns with 4 rows.
The Questions:
1. What is your first name?
2. What is your favorite food?
3. What high school did you go to?
4. What is your favorite color?
5. Who is your celebrity crush?
6. Favorite drink?
7. Dream vacation?
8. Favorite dessert?
9. What you want to be when you grow up?
10. What do you love most in life?
11. One word to describe you.
12. Your favorite animal.
And this is the result:
1) First name is Stephen, and that's a picture of St. Stephen's something-or-other.
2) Favorite food is Italian. Maybe it wasn't fair to choose an entire genre, but I like all food in general, so it's tough to pick.
3) High school was Redeemer Classical Christian School, but that didn't bring anything up, nor did "Redeemer Classical Christian". "Redeemer Classical" finally brought up this picture of a statue.
4) My favorite color is black I suppose, cause it absorbs every color. I have no idea how that picture is related.
5) I used to have a crush on the Olson twins, so I searched for olson twins.. and this is what came up. :-p
6) CHAI! 'Nough said. Not so sure about the book though. Never heard of it.
7) Dream vacation is a world cruise, so a search brought up the world's largest cruise ship, which would be awesome as well.
8) I like all desserts, so I typed in dessert, and that looks pretty tasty, I must say.
9) I want to work in home networking and automation, and this diagram of a "Smart Home" pretty much fits it well.
10) I love (or am trying to) love God first and foremost... so this "Sunset at the Garden of the Gods Club" fits, right?
11) I can definitely describe myself as a beaver. If you don't know the animal personality types, check out this blog.
12) My favorite animals are definitely cats. Big cats are awesome, but house cats rock too.
So here goes. The rules were:
a. Type your answer to each of the questions below into Flickr Search.
b. Using only the first page, pick an image.
c. Copy and paste each of the URLs for the images into fd’s mosaic maker. Choose 3 columns with 4 rows.
The Questions:
1. What is your first name?
2. What is your favorite food?
3. What high school did you go to?
4. What is your favorite color?
5. Who is your celebrity crush?
6. Favorite drink?
7. Dream vacation?
8. Favorite dessert?
9. What you want to be when you grow up?
10. What do you love most in life?
11. One word to describe you.
12. Your favorite animal.
And this is the result:
1. Saint Stephen's Basilica, 2. Italian food., 3. Jesus, sculpted by Bertel Thorvaldsen, 4. DIY: Black Straws Snoot Grid_001, 5. An Olsen Twin??!??....ackkkkkk!!!, 6. Chai (Tea) and Moth Smoke..., 7. World's Largest Cruise Ship III, 8. An Enticing Array of Toothsome Dessert..., 9. Smart home, 10. Sunset at the Garden of the Gods Club, 11. Beavers Breakfast, 12. Cute cat
1) First name is Stephen, and that's a picture of St. Stephen's something-or-other.
2) Favorite food is Italian. Maybe it wasn't fair to choose an entire genre, but I like all food in general, so it's tough to pick.
3) High school was Redeemer Classical Christian School, but that didn't bring anything up, nor did "Redeemer Classical Christian". "Redeemer Classical" finally brought up this picture of a statue.
4) My favorite color is black I suppose, cause it absorbs every color. I have no idea how that picture is related.
5) I used to have a crush on the Olson twins, so I searched for olson twins.. and this is what came up. :-p
6) CHAI! 'Nough said. Not so sure about the book though. Never heard of it.
7) Dream vacation is a world cruise, so a search brought up the world's largest cruise ship, which would be awesome as well.
8) I like all desserts, so I typed in dessert, and that looks pretty tasty, I must say.
9) I want to work in home networking and automation, and this diagram of a "Smart Home" pretty much fits it well.
10) I love (or am trying to) love God first and foremost... so this "Sunset at the Garden of the Gods Club" fits, right?
11) I can definitely describe myself as a beaver. If you don't know the animal personality types, check out this blog.
12) My favorite animals are definitely cats. Big cats are awesome, but house cats rock too.
Monday, September 01, 2008
Thoughts from Relient K
I don't like the steps I took
To get to look
Into your deepest feelings
And I don't like the place I'm in
Headspace within the hardwood and the ceiling
Cause if I'm restless then why do I
I want nothing but to rest my soul
And I don't get this and I know why
You see sometimes things are just beyond control
But I don't mind
But I'm not surprised to find that you do
I'm not surprised to find that you do
I know you do
And I feel fine
But I know the same does not apply to you
I know the same does not apply to you
So I guess that I'll curl up and die too
Clinging to the remnants of perfection
Like most do after they break it
Not knowing which direction's the correct one
Do I discard or remake it
Cause if I don't know then I don't know
But I may know someone who knows me more than I
And If I somehow could rest this soul
Maybe control could find its way back to my life
Well I don't mind
But I'm not surprised to find that you do
You see I know that I have done all this to you
To you
And I feel fine
But I know the same does not apply to you
Yeah I know the same does not apply to you
So I guess that I'll curl up and die
Yeah I'll curl up with you until I die with you
To get to look
Into your deepest feelings
And I don't like the place I'm in
Headspace within the hardwood and the ceiling
Cause if I'm restless then why do I
I want nothing but to rest my soul
And I don't get this and I know why
You see sometimes things are just beyond control
But I don't mind
But I'm not surprised to find that you do
I'm not surprised to find that you do
I know you do
And I feel fine
But I know the same does not apply to you
I know the same does not apply to you
So I guess that I'll curl up and die too
Clinging to the remnants of perfection
Like most do after they break it
Not knowing which direction's the correct one
Do I discard or remake it
Cause if I don't know then I don't know
But I may know someone who knows me more than I
And If I somehow could rest this soul
Maybe control could find its way back to my life
Well I don't mind
But I'm not surprised to find that you do
You see I know that I have done all this to you
To you
And I feel fine
But I know the same does not apply to you
Yeah I know the same does not apply to you
So I guess that I'll curl up and die
Yeah I'll curl up with you until I die with you
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