• Song: Overcomer by Mandisa

    When life is tough cling to the promises of Christ.  No matter what you are going through Jesus is enough.  You can get through whatever trials you may be facing today.  Thankful for a God who hears and cares in the good, busy, and even hard times.

    Staring at a stop sign
    Watching people drive by
    T Mac on the radio
    Got so much on your mind
    Nothing’s really going right
    Looking for a ray of hope

    Whatever it is you may be going through
    I know He’s not gonna let it get the best of you

    You’re an overcomer
    Stay in the fight ‘til the final round
    You’re not going under
    ‘Cause God is holding you right now
    You might be down for a moment
    Feeling like it’s hopeless
    That’s when He reminds You
    That you’re an overcomer
    You’re an overcomer

    Everybody’s been down
    Hit the bottom, hit the ground
    Ooh, you’re not alone
    Just take a breath, don’t forget
    Hang on to His promises
    He wants You to know

    The same Man, the Great I am
    The one who overcame death
    He’s living inside of You
    So just hold tight, fix your eyes
    On the one who holds your life
    There’s nothing He can’t do
    He’s telling you

    So don’t quit, don’t give in, you’re an overcomer
    You’re an overcomer 

  • Song: “Great I Am” by New Life Worship

    This song came to my mind recently while Jake was traveling for work.  I was getting worked up because our little road was busy with a lot of extra traffic one night (which is very unusual unless our family or one of the retired neighbors were hosting a get together), Skipper was barking a lot, and our old house was making a lot of creaks and noises.  Shortly after going to the door for what felt like the 50th time that night to see what Skipper barking about I decided to remind myself who was in control.  I had the Great I Am, protector, and all knowing God looking out for me.  Little creaks, noises, and a barking dog shouldn’t have me edge I need to trust in Him to keep me safe.  Awesome song with a wonderful reminder that we serve a powerful Savior.

    I wanna be close, close to Your side
    So Heaven is real and death is a lie
    I want to hear voices of angels above
    Singing as one

    Hallelujah, holy, holy
    God Almighty, the Great I am
    Who is worthy, none beside Thee
    God Almighty, the Great I am

    I wanna be near, near to Your heart
    Loving the world and hating the dark
    I want to see dry bones living again
    Singing as one

    Hallelujah, holy, holy
    God Almighty, the Great I am
    Who is worthy, none beside Thee
    God Almighty, the Great I am