Good Morning by Mandisa & Tobymac
It’s a good morning!
Wake up to a brand new day
This morning,
I’m stepping, stepping on my way
Good morning,
You give me strength,
You give me just what I need
And I can feel the hope that’s rising in me.
It’s a good morningSlow down, breathe in,
Don’t move ahead
I’m just living in this moment
I’ve got my arms raised, un-phased
Jump out of bed
Gotta get this party going
I went to bed dreaming,
You woke me up singing
Get up, get up, hey!Now I’m smiling, and I’m kissing all my worries goodbye
Got the feeling, if I spread my wings I might even fly
You are my truth, my way
Give me the strength to say
Get up, get up, get up
Cause it’s a good morning, heySong: “Light Up the Sky” by The Afters
When I’m feeling all alone and so far to go
The signs are nowhere on this road guiding me home
When the night is closing in
It’s falling on my skin
Oh God will You come closeLight, light, light up the sky
Light up the sky to show me You are with me
I, I, I can’t deny
Oh I can’t deny that You are right here with me
You’ve opened my eyes so I can see You all around me
Light, light, light up the sky
Light up the sky to show me You are with meWhen stars are hiding in the clouds
I don’t feel them shining
When I can’t see beyond my doubt
The silver lining
When I’ve almost reached the end
Like a flood You’re rushing in
Love is rushing inSo I run straight to Your arms
You’re the bright and morning Sun
To show Your love, there’s nothing You won’t doSong: “Always” by Kristian Stanfill
Every time I hear this song I am encouraged. I have been driving a lot more lately so the girls and I have spent some extra time in the car. It is always great when the kids join me in singing praise and worship songs while driving. A couple weeks ago we sang this song in church as well. May it be a blessing to you too!
My foes are many, they rise against me
But I will hold my ground
I will not fear the war, I will not fear the storm
My help is on the way, my help is on the wayOh, my God, He will not delay
My refuge and strength always
I will not fear, His promise is true
My God will come through always, alwaysTroubles surround me, chaos abounding
My soul will rest in You
I will not fear the war, I will not fear the storm
My help is on the way, my help is on the wayI lift my eyes up, my help comes from the Lord
I lift my eyes up, my help comes from the Lord
I lift my eyes up, my help comes from the Lord
I lift my eyes up, my help comes from the Lord
From You Lord, from You LordSong: “God’s Not Dead” by Newsboys
I am thankful that “my God’s not dead, he’s surely alive”!
Let love explode
And bring the dead to life
A love so bold
To see a revolution somehowNow I’m lost in your freedom
And this world I’ll overcomeMy God’s not dead
He’s surely aliveHe’s living on the inside
Roaring like a lion
My God’s not dead
He’s surely alive
He’s living on the inside
Roaring like a lionSong: “Come Rest” by Lindsay McCaul
When is the last time we have come to Jesus to rest? Many times I find myself at His feet begging for forgiveness or help in whatever mess I managed to get myself into that day. Life is busy and exhausting sometimes what we need the most is time set aside when we can come rest in His love and goodness.
Busy, busy me, full of self-sufficiency
I have tried so fervently to earn Your love
But any joy that I once found is wearing off, is winding down
And I can hear You in the madness calling outWhen You say come, rest -should I be working so hard
When You say love, rest -did You want hands or my heart
‘Cause I have done my best and still I miss the mark
But I remember You said its done
So I come
Come to the water’s edge
I rest in Your promises
That all You ever wanted was me here
And if there’s nothing left that I can do
To earn the love I need from You
Then all that’s left to want is to be near
So I come…when You say come…Song: “Give You Peace” by Echoing Angels
The phrase that caught my attention in this song was “I will give you peace”. I cannot count the number of times in my life when it feels like I have more on my plate than I can handle. Part of the reason I am overwhelmed is because I haven’t given my concerns over to the One who can give me peace. There are days when I think I can manage life on my own but thankfully He gently gets my attention and draws me back to His side. He hears my prayers and gives me peace!
I see you lying their whispering prayers
I hear you breathing out hollowed be thy name
Holding out my hand catching every tear
Oh my child I’ll never leave your sideI will give you peace when the walls come crashing down
I will give you peace through the night
When you’ve had all you can take can’t face another day
I’ll give you peace, I’ll give you peaceFor such a time as this I have you here
Chosen for the lost to show I’m near
Through your brokenness my glory shines
And through your frailty my strength will riseYou’re beautiful, you’re beautiful
Perfect in my sight
Righteousness adorns you my bride
You’re beautiful, so beautifulSong: “None But Jesus” by Hillsong
Life has a way of getting cluttered…….and many times with great activities. How many times this week have I spent “in the quiet” and “in the stillness” with God? He has given so much for me, how can I refuse to spend time with Him. I never regret the times when I make the choice to spend time in His word and prayer. May He restore my heart and direct my path this week.
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 chooseThere is no one else for me
None but Jesus
Crucified to set me free
Now I live to bring Him praiseIn 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 daysAll my delight is in You Lord
All of my hope
All of my strength
All my delight is in You Lord
Forever moreSong: “I Lift My Hands” by Chris Tomlin
I am thankful that there is a healer whose love and mercy is unfailing. No matter what trials you face this week I hope you are encouraged by the one who can give you the strength you need every day. May my eyes be open, my faith be strong, and my prayers be lifted up to the one whose love is deeper than the sea.
Be still, there is a healer
His love is deeper than the sea
His mercy, it is unfailing
His arms are fortress for the weakLet faith arise
Let faith ariseI lift my hands to believe again
You are my refuge, You are my strength
As I pour out my heart
These things, I remember
You are faithful, God, foreverBe still, there is a river
That flows from Calvary’s tree
A fountain for the thirsty
Pure grace that washes over meLet faith arise, let faith arise
Open my eyes, open my eyesSong: “How He Loves Us” by David Crowder
Isn’t it great to know that we are loved by our heavenly Father! I am thankful for His never ending love, grace, and redemptive work in my life. It seems like I mess up more often than necessary yet He extends mercy to me every day.
He is jealous for me,
Loves like a hurricane, I am a tree,
Bending beneath the weight of his wind and mercy.
When all of a sudden,
I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory,
And I realize just how beautiful You are,
And how great Your affections are for me.And oh, how He loves us oh,
Oh how He loves us,
How He loves us allAnd we are His portion and He is our prize,
Drawn to redemption by the grace in His eyes,
If His grace is an ocean, we’re all sinking.
And Heaven meets earth like an unforeseen kiss,
And my heart turns violently inside of my chest,
I don’t have time to maintain these regrets,
When I think about, the way…Oh, how He loves us oh,
Oh how He loves us,
How He loves us all
How He lovesSong: “Grace” by Laura Story
This is a great song by Laura Story. At times I find myself weak, discouraged, unfocused, and stressed. It is especially during those times that I am thankful that I have a Savior to pick me up and give me the strength I need to get through each day.
My heart is so proud. My mind is so unfocused.
I see the things You do through me as great things I have done.
And now You gently break me, then lovingly You take me.
And hold me as my father and mold me as my maker.I ask You: “How many times will You pick me up.
When I keep on letting You down.
And each time I will fall short of Your glory.
How far will forgiveness abound.
And You answer: ” My child, I love you.
And as long as you’re seeking My face.
You’ll walk in the power of My daily sufficient grace.At times I may grow weak and feel a bit discouraged.
Knowing that someone, somewhere, could do a better job.
For who am I to serve You, I know I don’t deserve You.
And that’s the part that burns in my heart and keeps me hanging on.