Songs

  • Song: “Your Hands” by JJ Heller

    The artist has a beautiful voice and this song is peaceful.  I am thankful that even “when my world is shaking heaven stands…..and I never leave your hands”.  There are seasons in my life with unanswered prayers for our family, for friends and extended family.  My heart goes out to those who have gone through a rough season recently but I am confident that the Father is holding us in his hands and knows the exact plans he has for our lives.

  • Song: “The Motions” by Matthew West

    When life gets busy it is easy to just go through the “motions”.  Yesterday our Pastor discussed the topic of prayer and how we need to look at prayer differently.  So many of us just go through the “motions” without even thinking about the deeper meaning behind prayer.  Having the open channel of communication with our Heavenly Father is not only beneficial it is essential.  It puts a whole new meaning on pray without ceasing!  What “motions” are you just going through today?  Take a few moments to quiet your heart and mind so you can focus on what’s important.

     

  • Song: “Our God” by Chris Tomlin

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlA5IDnpGhc&feature=related

    What a great song to remind us of how truly amazing our God is.  He ultimately is in control of everything.  We have the ability to get through each day because we have a relationship with someone bigger then ourselves.

  • Song: “My Savior My God” by Aaron Shust

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVlzwEsYezw&feature=related

    Thankful for a Savior who gave his life for me.  “My Savior Loves, My Savior Lives, My Savior’s Always There For Me….” love this phrase in Aaron Shust’s song.  No matter what I am going through he is always there for me!  How refreshing it is to know you are not alone!

  • Song: “You Are Everything” by Matthew West

    Isn’t it wonderful knowing that you have someone looking out for you.  Many days I want to be “in control” of my life and it is only when I let it go and trust that he ultimately knows best that I have true peace.  Who or what is your everything?

     

  • Song: “How Can I Keep from Singing” by Chris Tomlin

    After a relaxing weekend with my family I came across this song.  The song was a reminder to me that when I have the love of the Christ in my life I will want to sing praises for all he has done.  I have so much to be thankful for in my life.  God chooses to bestow many blessings on me even though I am undeserving of his grace.

    How can I keep from singing Your praise?
    How can I ever say enough,
    How amazing is Your love?
    How can I keep from shouting Your name?
    I know I am loved by the King
    And it makes my heart want to sing

    When is the last time you sang praises to Him?

  • Song: “Blessings” by Laura Story

    The phrase “What if blessings come as raindrops, what if your healing come through tears” has been stuck in my head for a couple weeks now.  I have rejoiced in blessings and shed a few tears with family and friends over the past few weeks.   I would love to think all blessings come from great positive events in my life (and in the lives around me), however, it is during those hard times that we turn back to the truth and our strength is renewed.  As I look back over the “trials” in my life I have caught a glimpse of how God is using those times to help me grow and make a positive impact on the lives of others.

  • Song: “Praise You in the Storm” by Casting Crowns

    This song got my attention after a recent event with dear friends who lost a little one.  I rarely know the answers to the “storm” that is going on in my life or in the lives of others, but I have the confidence in knowing that God is in control of every situation.  My prayer for each one reading this is that you have family and friends to rally around you and pray with you during your storms.  The storm passes much more gently when you have hope in something greater.  We may never understand the reason behind the storm until much later.

  • Song: “Something Beautiful” by Newsboys

    What a great song, thanks Newsboys.  The song is about new beginnings.  When God does a work in your heart you see “something beautiful”.  Having a fresh start to life, a new day, week or year is refreshing, encouraging and exciting.  We have many amazing reasons to see the beauty in our lives.  Are we looking for “Something Beautiful”?

  • Song: “Empty Me” by Chris Sligh

    It is easy to get swept away with everything that is going on in our own lives even during the summer months our schedules can be jammed packed with fun activities.  Being selfish comes in many different forms (many are unintentional) from not taking the time to spend with your family and friends to holding onto stuff or failing to rely on God for your source of strength and encouragement.   Sometimes we need to be “emptied” so God can refresh us with his truth.  Thanks Chris for this great song!