Song: Do Something by Matthew West
We were created by an amazing God. He wants us to be actively serving others. When we see a problem do we do something about it or wait for someone else to handle it? What are we doing to help others? How are we going to change the world we live in today?
I woke up this morning
Saw a world full of trouble now
Thought, how’d we ever get so far down
How’s it ever gonna turn aroundSo I turned my eyes to Heaven
I thought, “God, why don’t You do something?”
Well, I just couldn’t bear the thought of
People living in povertyChildren sold into slavery
The thought disgusted me
So, I shook my fist at Heaven
Said, “God, why don’t You do something?”He said, “I did, I created you”
If not us, then who
If not me and you
Right now, it’s time for us to do something
If not now, then when
Will we see an end
To all this pain
It’s not enough to do nothing
It’s time for us to do somethingI’m so tired of talking
About how we are God’s hands and feet
But it’s easier to say than to be
Live like angels of apathy who tell ourselves
It’s alright, “somebody else will do something”We are the salt of the earth
We are a city on a hill (shine shine, shine shine)
But we’re never gonna change the world
By standing still
No we won’t stand stillSong: Day One by Matthew West
Isn’t it great that we get a fresh start to each new day. Today is Day One of the rest of your life. How will you chose to use your day? Will you do good?
Well, I wish I had a short term memory
Wish the only thing my eyes could see
Was the future burning bright right in front of me
But I can’t stop looking backYeah, I wish I was a perfect picture of
Somebody who’s never not good enough
I try to measure up but I mess it up
And I wish I wasn’t like thatI wish I wasn’t wishing anymore
Wish I could remember that nobody’s keeping score
I’m tired of throwing pennies in a well
I gotta do something
Here goes nothin’It’s day one of the rest of my life
It’s day one of the best of my life
I’m marching on to the beat of a brand new drum
Yeah, here I come
The future has begun
Day oneSong: “Strong Enough” by Matt West
I had a day late last week when I got slammed with a bunch of stuff and felt overwhelmed with everything going on. It was one of those days you wanted to crawl back in bed and start over again. Thankfully I don’t have to fix everything or depend on my own strength to solve all the problems that hit me because God is right there alongside of me helping. He is not surprised by the extra challenges that come into my life; in fact He uses them to reveal Himself even more in my life.
You must
You must think I’m strong
To give me what I’m going throughWell, forgive me
Forgive me if I’m wrong
But this looks like more than I can do
On my own,I know I’m not strong enough to be
everything that I’m supposed to be
I give up
I’m not strong enough
Hands of mercy won’t you cover me
Lord right now I’m asking you to be
Strong enough
Strong enough
For the both of usSong: “The Motions” by Matthew West
When life gets busy it is easy to just go through the “motions”. Yesterday our Pastor discussed the topic of prayer and how we need to look at prayer differently. So many of us just go through the “motions” without even thinking about the deeper meaning behind prayer. Having the open channel of communication with our Heavenly Father is not only beneficial it is essential. It puts a whole new meaning on pray without ceasing! What “motions” are you just going through today? Take a few moments to quiet your heart and mind so you can focus on what’s important.
Christmas Song: “Give This Christmas Away” by Matthew West
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdbNlQtHlFE
It is the season of giving gifts to family, friends and neighbors. We have a wonderful opportunity to share what God has given us and minister to others not only during the Holidays but throughout the entire year. Do you have a creative way that give to others in your community?
Song: “Only Grace” by Matthew West
Thankful for the grace that my heavenly Father has given to me. Are we sharing that love and grace with the people in our lives?
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God. – Ephesians 2:8 (ESV Translation)