Song: Good Good Father by Chris Tomlin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBwXHpKVS5I
I am thankful for my Dad, my husband who is a wonderful Daddy to our girls, and many other Father figures in my life from Grandparents to friends and more, but there is one perfect Father. Our earthly Father’s will stumble, God never will. We can be grateful for the Father’s God has chosen to give us, however, our focus should be on our Heavenly Father.
I’ve heard a thousand stories of what they think you’re like
But I’ve heard tender whispers of love in the dead of night
And you tell me that you’re pleased
And that I’m never aloneYou’re a Good, Good Father
It’s who you are, it’s who you are, it’s who you are
And I’m loved by you
It’s who I am, it’s who I am, it’s who I amI’ve seen many searching for answers far and wide
But I know we’re all searching
For answers only you can provide
Cause you know just what we need
Before we, we say a wordBorn for This (Esther) by Mandisa
Feels like I’ve been holding my breath, trying to still my restless heart
Everything hangs on my next step, finding my nerve, playing my part
I found shelter underneath His crown, found favor inside His eyes
Rock this boat, and I just might drown, honesty seems to come with a price
There’s a time to hold your tongue, time to keep your head down
There’s a time but it’s not nowSometimes you gotta go, uninvited
Sometimes you gotta speak when you don’t have the floor
Sometimes you gotta move, when everybody else says you should stay
No way, no, not today
You gotta ask, if you want an answer
Sometimes you gotta stand apart from the crowd
Long before your heart could run the risk
You were born for this
You were born for thisI’m leaning on the ones before me, my father’s father’s dreams
I’m standing on the top of their shoulders calling the One delivering me
There’s a time to hold your tongue, time to keep your head down
There’s a time but it’s not nowOne step, one move.
Born to trust You.
Made to lay my
Life before YouStronger 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 weatherOh, 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 caresWhen 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 caresJesus 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 nationsBehold 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 SaviorToday 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 worldBorn 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 meAll 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 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: “Glory Of It All” by David Crowder Band
Jake and I were able to hear the David Crowder Band in concert at the Winter Jam 2011 in Greenville, SC. The phrase “We Will Never Be the Same” really stood out to me in this song. Do I look like everyone else or is there something different about me? I have the privilege to know the one true God, yet there are days I am convinced no one sees His love, kindness and mercy in my life. He knew me before I was born and will be with me until the end of time. May we reflect His goodness in our lives because he truly is the one who deserves our praise “for the glory of it all”!