• 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 morning

    Slow 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, hey

  • Song: “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 close

    Light, 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 me

    When 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 in

    So I run straight to Your arms
    You’re the bright and morning Sun
    To show Your love, there’s nothing You won’t do

     

  • Song: “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 way

    Oh, 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, always

    Troubles 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 way

    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
    I lift my eyes up, my help comes from the Lord
    From You Lord, from You Lord

  • Song: “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 somehow

    Now I’m lost in your freedom
    And this world I’ll overcome

    My God’s not dead
    He’s surely alive

    He’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 lion

  • Song: “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 out

    When 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 side

    I 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 peace

    For 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 rise

    You’re beautiful, you’re beautiful
    Perfect in my sight
    Righteousness adorns you my bride
    You’re beautiful, so beautiful

  • Song: “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 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

  • Song: “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 weak

    Let faith arise
    Let faith arise

    I 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, forever

    Be still, there is a river
    That flows from Calvary’s tree
    A fountain for the thirsty
    Pure grace that washes over me

    Let faith arise, let faith arise
    Open my eyes, open my eyes

  • Song: “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 all

    And 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 loves

  • Song: “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.