• Stronger by Mandisa

    Hey, heard you were up all night
    Thinking about how your world ain’t right
    And you wonder if things will ever get better
    And you’re asking why is it always raining on you
    When all you want is just a little good news
    Instead of standing there stuck out in the weather

    Oh, don’t hang your head
    It’s gonna end
    God’s right there
    Even if it’s hard to see Him
    I promise you that He still cares

    When the waves are taking you under
    Hold on just a little bit longer
    He knows that this is gonna make you stronger, stronger
    The pain ain’t gonna last forever
    And things can only get better
    Believe me
    This is gonna make you stronger
    Gonna make you stronger, stronger, stronger

    Try and do the best you can
    Hold on and let Him hold your hand
    And go on and fall into the arms of Jesus
    Oh, lift your head it’s gonna end
    God’s right there
    Even when you just can’t feel Him
    I promise you that He still cares

  • Jesus Born on this Day by Avalon

    Today a child is born on earth
    Today the glory of God shines
    Everywhere for all of the world
    Jesus, born on this day he is our light and salvation
    Jesus, born on this day he is the King of all nations
    Behold the Lamb of God has come
    Behold the Savior is born sing of his love to everyone
    Jesus, Born on this day heavenly child in the manger
    Jesus, born on this day He is our Lord and Savior
    Today our hearts rejoice in him
    Today the light of his birth thrills us with hope
    Brings peace on earth
    Jesus, born on this day He is our light and salvation
    Jesus, born on this day he is the King of all nations
    Today a child is born on earth
    Today the glory of God shines everywhere for all of the world
  • Born In Me by Francesca Battistelli

    Everything inside me cries for order
    Everything inside me wants to hide
    Is this shadow an angel or a warrior?
    If God is pleased with me, why am I so terrified?
    Someone tell me I am only dreaming
    Somehow help me see with Heaven’s eyes
    And before my head agrees, my heart is on its knees
    Holy is He. Blessed am I.

    Be born in me, be born in me
    Trembling heart, somehow I believe that You chose me
    I’ll hold you in the beginning, You will hold me in the end
    Every moment in the middle, make my heart your Bethlehem
    Be born in me

    All this time we’ve waited for the promise
    All this time You’ve waited for my arms
    Did You wrap yourself inside the unexpected
    So we might know that Love would go that far?

  • This is Christmas by Kutless

    Do you find it hard to sleep til’ night,
    Resting by the Christmas lights?
    Could there be something you forgot?
    Beyond the bows, and mistletoes,
    The tree with presents wrapped below,
    There’s more to this than you had ever thought?
    Have we lost the reason that we celebrate each year?

    What is Christmas?
    If there never was a Savior wrapped in a manger.
    What is Christmas without Christ?

    Remember how the story goes,
    God’s gift was wrapped in swaddling clothes,
    Beneath the star, one great and holy night.
    The shepherds heard the angels sing,
    The wise man brought an offering,
    Peace on Earth began in Bethlehem
    Have we lost the reason that we celebrate each year?

  • Breathe of Heaven by Amy Grant

    Breath of heaven,
    Hold me together,
    Be forever near me,
    Breath of heaven.
    Breath of heaven,
    Lighten my darkness,
    Pour over me your holiness,
    For you are holy.
    Breath of heaven.

    Do you wonder as you watch my face,
    If a wiser one should have had my place,
    But i offer all i am
    For the mercy of your plan.
    Help me be strong.
    Help me be.
    Help me.

  • 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: “God of This City” by Chris Tomlin

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGkEE5dwmdY&feature=related

    Great song!  There are so much we can do each day to help others.  My favorite phrase of this song is “greater things are yet to come, greater things are still to be done in this city” because it reminds us that making our world / city a better place is something we be a part of.   We have the choice every day to make a positive impact on the people around us.  What impact are you making on the lives of others?

  • Song: “It Is You” by Newsboys

    Jake and I were able to attend the Winter Jam 2011 when they came to Greenville, SC and hear the Newsboys in concert that night.  “It Is You” was one of the songs I enjoy from the Newsboys.  It realigns my focus and helps me remember who/what life truly is about.