Song: Your Presence Is Heaven by Israel Houghton
Taking some time everyday to spend in the quiet presence of the Lord can make all the difference in your day. We get so easily distracted, or at least I do, with everything going on around us that we don’t intentionally make time to spend in prayer and in God’s word. Take time today to be in His presence. Let Him speak into your heart and life.
Who is like You Lord in all the earth?
Matchless love and beauty, endless worth
Nothing in this world can satisfy
‘Cause Jesus You’re the cup that won’t run dryYour presence is heaven to me
Your presence is heaven to meTreasure of my heart and of my soul,
In my weakness you are merciful,
Redeemer of my past and present wrongs,
Holder of my future days to comeSong: There Must Have Been Something in the Water by Carrie Underwood
Recently at church they had a baptism service. It was a great reminder of the changes in the hearts and lives as Christ continues to work through us. Such a wonderful act of love and commitment. It is great to see people stepping out in faith and sharing with others. I pray that God continues to work my heart and life as well as those around us.
He said, “I’ve been where you’ve been before.
Down every hallway’s a slamming door.”
No way out, no one to come and save me
Wasting a life that the Good Lord gave me Then somebody said what I’m saying to you
Opened my eyes and told me the truth.”
They said, “Just a little faith, it’ll all get better.”
So I followed that preacher man down to the river and now I’m changed
And now I’m stronger Well, I heard what he said and I went on my way
Didn’t think about it for a couple of days
Then it hit me like a lightning late one night
I was all out of hope and all out of fightCouldn’t fight back the tears so I fell on my knees
Saying, “God, if you’re there come and rescue me.”
Felt love pouring down from above
Got washed in the water, washed in the blood and now I’m changedAnd now I’m stronger
There must be something in the water
Oh, there must be something in the waterAnd now I’m singing along to amazing grace
Can’t nobody wipe this smile off my face
Got joy in my heart, angels on my side
Thank God almighty, I saw the light
Gonna look ahead, no turning back
Live every day, give it all that I have
Trust in someone bigger than me
Ever since the day that I believed I am changed
And now I’m strongerI am changed
StrongerI’m free
Song: Me Without You by TobyMac
Thankful for the opportunity to go through this awesome journey of life with one stronger and wiser than I am. I have been blessed with a wonderful gift of saving grace, but life also dishes out plenty of difficult times too. During those tough times I am especially grateful He is there to see me through as well as remind me of His faithfulness and goodness in my life.
Raindrops rollin’ off my brim
Streetlights got the pavement glistenin’
Touchdown, I fall into Your arms
Right where I belong
Your everlasting armsAnd where would I be
Without You…I’d be packin’ my bags when I need to stay
I’d be chasin’ every breeze that blows my way
I’d be building my kingdom just to watch it fade away
It’s true
That’s me without You-ou-ou-ou-ou-ou
That’s me without You-ou-ou-ou-ou-ou
That’s me without You-ou-ou-ou-ou-ou
Don’t know where I’d be without You
(Wooooah, without you)Flashback, step into the scene
There’s You and there’s a very different me
Touchdown, You had me at believe
You had me at believe, You didYou rescued me
You are mine, I am Yours
You rescued me
And I am Yours forever
You saved me, remade meAnd where would I be
Song: Greater by MercyMe
What a wonderful reminder that He is so much greater than our mistakes! Thankful for a Heavenly Father that shows me grace everyday. Sometimes I struggle with “what would people think” rather than being secure in Christ and graciously allowing him to free me from those fears or doubt. So glad He really is greater!
Bring your tired
Bring your shame
Bring your guilt
Bring your pain
Don’t you know that’s not you’re name
You will always be much more to meEvery day I wrestle with the voices
That keep telling me I’m not right
But that’s alright‘Cause I hear a voice and He calls me redeemed
When others say I’ll never be enough
And greater is the One living inside of me
Than he who is living in the world
In the world
In the world
And greater is the One living inside of me
Than he who is living in the worldBring your doubts
Bring your fears
Bring your hurt
Bring your tears
There’ll be no condemnation here
You are holy, righteous and redeemedEvery time I fall
There’ll be those who will call me
A mistake
Well that’s okThere’ll be days I lose the battle
Grace says that it doesn’t matter
‘Cause the cross already won the war
He’s Greater
He’s GreaterSong: Feel It Feat by TobyMac
This is a very upbeat and peppy song. I love how it talks about God taken our brokenness and making us into something beautiful. He can take our shattered pieces and mold them into something good for Him.
Well, you can’t see the wind, but it moves the leaves
From the bottom to the top of the tallest trees
You are everything I will ever need
And they can’t take that from meOh, I feel it in my heart
I feel it in my soul
That’s how I know
You take our brokenness and make us beautiful
Yeah, that’s how I know (can’t take that from me)Love came crashin’ in
Never gonna be the same again
Yeah, You came crashing in
You wrecked me, You wrecked meEverybody talkin’ like they need some proof
But what more do I need than to feel YouSong: I Will Look Up by Elevation Worship
This song has been in my head since singing it in church recently. I am thankful for God’s faithfulness in my life. My favorite line is “I will look back and see that you are faithful. I look ahead believing you are able.”
All the worries of this world
I will lay them at your feet
Surrender every anxious thought
For perfect peace
Your perfect peaceOh the loved ones I hold dear
All my hopes and dreams and all my fears
I will choose to trust your name
In everything
With everythingI will look up for there is none above you
I will bow down to tell you that I need you
Jesus, Lord of all
Jesus, Lord of allI will take you at your word
Jesus you have taken hold of me
All my life is in your hands
You’re my strength
You’re my strengthI will look up for there is none above you
I will bow down to tell you that I need you
Jesus, Lord of all
Jesus, Lord of all
I will look back and see that you are faithful
I look ahead believing you are able
Jesus, Lord of all
Jesus, Lord of AllPrince of Peace
Perfect Healer
All my life, all my cares on you
King of Kings
Mighty Savior
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Oceans by Twin Sisters
The girls enjoy listening to music every night when they go to sleep. Some of their most popular CD’s to listen to at night, in the car, or even when at home is the from the Twin Sisters Productions. Oceans by Twin Sisters Productions is part of their Science Series. It has a lot of great songs about whales, sea turtle, and other ocean life.
Some of the Songs:
- Adventures by the Ocean
- Save the Sea Turtles
- Manatees Are Loveable Huge Things
- It’s the Dolphin Symphony
- They’re Really Blubbery
- Blue Whale, Blue Whale
- Shy Octopus
- I ‘m The Great White Shark
- Sea Otter, Won’t You Play With Me?
- And MORE!
If you have a kid that is fascinated with the ocean, sea life, loves animals, and learning this is a great CD. Our girls have had this one for several years now and still love to listen to it.
Hold My Heart by Tenth Avenue North
How long must I pray
Must I pray to You
How long must I wait
Must I wait for You
How long till I see Your face
See You shining throughI’m on my knees
Begging You to notice me
I’m on my knees
Father, will You turn to meOne tear in the driving rain
One voice in a sea of pain
Could the maker of the stars
Hear the sound of my breaking heart
One life, that’s all I am
Right now I can barely stand
If You’re everything You say You are
Would You come close and hold my heartSo many questions without answers
Your promises remain
I can’t see but I’ll take my chances
To hear you call my name
To hear you call my nameGo Light Your Candle by Chris Rice
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmquDS65YZs
There is a candle in every soul
Some brightly burning, some dark and cold
There is a Spirit who brings a fire
Ignites a candle and makes His homeSo Carry your candle, run to the darkness
Seek out the lonely, the tired and worn
Hold out your candle for all to see it
Take your candle, and go light your world
Take your candle, and go light your worldCause We are a family whose hearts are blazing
So let’s raise our candles and light up the sky
Praying to our Father, in the name of Jesus
Make us a beacon in darkest times