for when everything doesn't go slow enough

The little brother's sick.
Crazy week is next week. (think 3+ families over for a week)
Algebra doesn't make sense.

The thing that drives me crazy about all of this is that I can't seem to calm down, breathe. Everything seems to move faster than me and I'm always trying to catch up.

You know, that doesn't make any sense, though. God doesn't give me any more than me and Him together can't handle.I just have to constantly remind myself that.

So if you ever feel like you can't take the craziness of life, take a moment, hide away, read those beautiful Psalms, and remember that you and God together can do this life, this craziness. 

For you, here are three beautiful songs that help me remember to take a deep breath and beg God to be right there, guiding me, helping me.

Vacation Bible School, Miracles, & Standing Strong

What do you post on a blog when you forget to post anything for a long time?
Well... The reason i've been sadly neglecting this blog is because of Vacation Bible School. Mama and me both volunteered and my four brothers were in it. (except for one little brother who refused to go to his class) My amazing mother lead the Kitchen crew and Theater, and I got to lead a group of awesome girls with the help of my great friend from AHG. The amazing part was that 69 kids came to Christ that week! Praise God. It truly is a miracle to see all the kids doing the hand motions to songs, all their voices praising Jesus, all their smiles of delight. I've truly witnessed a miracles this past week.

The theme for the week was standing strong.
God's love helps us... Stand Strong
Friends and Family help us... Stand Strong
Prayer helps us... Stand Strong
Trusting God helps us... Stand Strong
God's Word helps us... Stand Strong

So as you go about your day, remember to stand strong for Jesus- He truly does work miracles.

My prayer for you...

As I wave goodbye to my piano students for the summer, the feelings are a little weird. They're bittersweet, sad yet happy.

I'm sad to say goodbye to these giggly students who have made my day for the last eight months, but happy to see the accomplishment in their eyes after another year of piano. I'm sorry to watch them walk away, yet hopeful that they will use their talents for His glory.

and this is my prayer for them...
May your songs be a smile, may your songs be the sunshine, may your songs be the hope and light for all.

May your songs be testimony, may your songs be a witness, may your songs show that our God is great.

May your songs be a blessing, may your songs be an anthem, may your songs be a declaration of the goodness of our God.


And maybe your song isn't musical. maybe your song is teaching, writing, painting. This prayer is for you, too.

Pray that your life will be a song telling of Jesus, a song to Jesus, and a song from Jesus.

This is hope

life is crazy... as usual.

Human trafficking has been on my heart lately, and I though I would share a simple song I wrote trying to express my thoughts on the subject.

What is hope/ what is peace/ what is love and what is joy/
What is life without fear/ who is this God who cares/
These questions are asked every day/ 
By people living afraid/
And maybe these words don't belong in a song/
But they've been on my heart/

But what is it that I can do/ what is it that I can say/
I can't stand by and watch this world slip away/
What is it that I can do/ what is it that I can say /
How can I help and free them from their chains/
I need His grace/

What is faith/ what is trust/ what is believing in God's love/
How can I believe in God when it seems like His back is turned/
These questions are asked so many times/
By people living hurting lives/ 
And maybe these words don't belong in a song/
But they've been on my heart/

Jesus, use my life in ways I can't imagine/
Use my heart and soul for your eternal passion/
Use my hands and feet for your glory/
Use my songs, my words to tell this story/

What is it that you can do/ what is it that you can say/
you can't stand by and watch this world slip away/
What is it that you can do/ what is it that you can say /
How can you help and free them from their chains/
We need His grace/

This is hope.

{Sophia Fulton, 2013}

the joys of being a piano teacher

A groan, a moan, a sigh, a cry.
"I can't do it." 
Oh, the joys of being a piano teacher. No, seriously, it really is joyful. Most of the time. 
Yes, all of my students have had that moment. the time where the theory is too boring, the songs are too hard, or they just don't like it.

I had it, too. there was a time, okay, a number of times when i wanted to quit piano. I really didn't like it sometimes. But my teacher made me push on. My mom made me push on. I am SO thankful for that [now].
Even when practice time seems endless, songs seemed endless, being bossed around seemed endless. I'm so grateful that they made me keep going.

Because when I see a student with victory in their eyes when they master a difficult piece, or when i see my teacher with pride in her eyes for a song well played, it makes it worth it. worth it. 
Must I keep reminding myself? actually, yes.

But I get little reminders every day that it is worth it. Like when my piano student dances around when I say "good job". Or when another student beats me in a theory contest.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

"I can do it."