This world's a tortured place to be
So many things to torment me
And as I stumble down this road it takes a toll
These days and nights I turn to You
No human hand can pull me through
No cosmic force or magic brew will ever do
But I can see it coming
You're not so far away
'cause I can feel Your power
Surging through the whole of me
God is there and He is watching
He tells me all is well (it's supernatural)
God is there, there's no denying
He's supernatural (it's supernatural)
Supernatural
Beyond this physical terrain
There's an invisible domain
Where angels battle over souls in vast array
But down on earth is where I am
No wings to fly, no place to stand
Here on my knees I am a stranger in this land
I need an intervention
A touch of providence
It goes beyond religion
To my very circumstance
God is there and He is watching
He tells me all is well (it's supernatural)
God is there, there's no denying
He's supernatural (it's supernatural)
Supernatural
God is there and He is watching
The signs are everywhere (the signs are everywhere)
God is there, there's no denying
It's supernatural (it's supernatural)
Supernatural
In six days, the universe was made
Supernatural
And from the dead a man was raised
Supernatural
They say He walked across the waves
Supernatural
And I'll believe it to my grave
But I can see You coming
You're not so far away
'cause I can feel Your power
Surging through the whole of me
[yeah, yeah, yeah]
[God is supernatural]
[yeah, yeah, yeah]
God is there and He is watching
He tells me all is well (it's supernatural)
God is there, there's no denying
He's supernatural (it's supernatural)
Supernatural
[some things just can't be explained]
Lord, I need a touch; I need a shot of what only You can give. Hit me with it, Lord!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
t-full
Be thankful for the little things in life.
To those who are needy and hurting and struggling, there really is no such thing as a little thing. Those things that we see as little, are really hugely important.
Write them down. Write down the ways that God blesses you, and keep them somewhere where you can look back over them when you are feeling down or lost or alone. Let them encourage you. Be encouraged by God's faithfulness.
You are not alone. God walks with you. God is in control. God is God alone. Give Him the patience and faith to beleive that He will come through for you and bless you, and He will.
In the meantime, be thankful for the little things.
Lord...thank You.
To those who are needy and hurting and struggling, there really is no such thing as a little thing. Those things that we see as little, are really hugely important.
Write them down. Write down the ways that God blesses you, and keep them somewhere where you can look back over them when you are feeling down or lost or alone. Let them encourage you. Be encouraged by God's faithfulness.
You are not alone. God walks with you. God is in control. God is God alone. Give Him the patience and faith to beleive that He will come through for you and bless you, and He will.
In the meantime, be thankful for the little things.
Lord...thank You.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Benevolence Of God
Hi!
I am not sure why I titled my blog that today. Just...came to me, I guess?
Anyways, on my way to work today, I was still feeling so very very very VERY down. But, i was smart; I brought my favourite CD with me, FFH's Worship In The Waiting.
As per usual, I find that the first two songs make me weep like a baby, but that is a good thing. It is a drawing closer to God thing. Although i still feel pretty numb today, I feel closer to God, and I know that my faith is still at work deep down in my heart.
Anyhoo...here are the lyrics to these two encouraging songs. I would encourage anybody who is feeling down in life, to get this album. Don't delay...get it now!
You Are God Alone – FFH
You are not a god
Created by human hands
You are not a god
Dependant on any mortal man
You are not a god
In need of anything we can give
By Your plan, that's just the way it is
[chorus]
You are God alone
From before time began, You were on Your throne
You are God alone
And right now, In the good times and bad
You are on Your throne
You are God alone
You're the only God
Whose power none can contend
You're the only God
Whose name and praise will never end
You're the only God
Who's worthy of everything we can give
You are God, And that's just the way it is
You are God alone
From before time began, You were on Your throne
You are God alone
And right now, In the good times and bad
You are on Your throne
You are God alone
[bridge]
Unchangeable
Unshakable
Unstoppable
That's what You are
Unchangeable
Unshakable
Unstoppable
That's what You are
Unchangeable
Unshakable
Unstoppable
That's what You are
Unchangeable
Unshakable
Unstoppable
That's what You are
You are God alone
From before time began, You were on Your throne
You are God alone
And right now, In the good times and bad
You are on Your throne
You are God alone
You are God alone
From before time began, You were on Your throne
You are God alone
And right now, In the good times and bad
You are on Your throne
You are God alone
Worship In The Waiting – FFH
I’ve seen the red sea part, I’ve seen the mountains move
But now it seems so dark, I can’t even feel You
If You choose to be silent, I’ll be silent too
I will worship in the waiting, quiet before You
Until Your voice like manna from the sky falls
I WILL WORSHIP IN THE WAITING
I WILL WALK THIS SAND BENEATH MY FEET
THOUGH THE WINTER WIND IS BLOWING
THE GROUND IS NOT FROZEN UNDERNEATH
I WILL WORSHIP AND NOT GROW BITTER
‘CAUSE I KNOW YOU SEE THE END OF IT ALL
AND WITH THE SPRING WILL COME THE RAIN
AND I'LL SEE WHAT WAS GAINED
IN THE WAITING
I’ve seen the blooms of spring, new life in everything
But now it seems so grey, bright colors fade away
This winter seems much longer and colder than before
But I will worship in the waiting, expecting something more
Until the sun shines warm upon my face again
I WILL WORSHIP IN THE WAITING
I WILL WALK THIS SAND BENEATH MY FEET
THOUGH THE WINTER WIND IS BLOWING
THE GROUND IS NOT FROZEN UNDERNEATH
I WILL WORSHIP AND NOT GROW BITTER
‘CAUSE I KNOW YOU SEE THE END OF IT ALL
AND WITH THE SPRING WILL COME THE RAIN
AND I'LL SEE WHAT WAS GAINED
IN THE WAITING
He Leadeth me, He leadeth me
By His own hand, He leadeth me
His faithful follower I would be
For by His hand, He leadeth me
I WILL WORSHIP IN THE WAITING
I WILL WALK THIS SAND BENEATH MY FEET
THOUGH THE WINTER WIND IS BLOWING
THE GROUND IS NOT FROZEN UNDERNEATH
I WILL WORSHIP AND NOT GROW BITTER
‘CAUSE I KNOW YOU SEE THE END OF IT ALL
AND WITH THE SPRING WILL COME THE RAIN
AND I'LL SEE WHAT WAS GAINED
I WILL WORSHIP IN THE WAITING
I WILL WALK THIS SAND BENEATH MY FEET
THOUGH THE WINTER WIND IS BLOWING
THE GROUND IS NOT FROZEN UNDERNEATH
I WILL WORSHIP AND NOT GROW BITTER
‘CAUSE I KNOW YOU SEE THE END OF IT ALL
AND WITH THE SPRING WILL COME THE RAIN
AND I'LL SEE WHAT WAS GAINED
IN THE WAITING
I am not sure why I titled my blog that today. Just...came to me, I guess?
Anyways, on my way to work today, I was still feeling so very very very VERY down. But, i was smart; I brought my favourite CD with me, FFH's Worship In The Waiting.
As per usual, I find that the first two songs make me weep like a baby, but that is a good thing. It is a drawing closer to God thing. Although i still feel pretty numb today, I feel closer to God, and I know that my faith is still at work deep down in my heart.
Anyhoo...here are the lyrics to these two encouraging songs. I would encourage anybody who is feeling down in life, to get this album. Don't delay...get it now!
You Are God Alone – FFH
You are not a god
Created by human hands
You are not a god
Dependant on any mortal man
You are not a god
In need of anything we can give
By Your plan, that's just the way it is
[chorus]
You are God alone
From before time began, You were on Your throne
You are God alone
And right now, In the good times and bad
You are on Your throne
You are God alone
You're the only God
Whose power none can contend
You're the only God
Whose name and praise will never end
You're the only God
Who's worthy of everything we can give
You are God, And that's just the way it is
You are God alone
From before time began, You were on Your throne
You are God alone
And right now, In the good times and bad
You are on Your throne
You are God alone
[bridge]
Unchangeable
Unshakable
Unstoppable
That's what You are
Unchangeable
Unshakable
Unstoppable
That's what You are
Unchangeable
Unshakable
Unstoppable
That's what You are
Unchangeable
Unshakable
Unstoppable
That's what You are
You are God alone
From before time began, You were on Your throne
You are God alone
And right now, In the good times and bad
You are on Your throne
You are God alone
You are God alone
From before time began, You were on Your throne
You are God alone
And right now, In the good times and bad
You are on Your throne
You are God alone
Worship In The Waiting – FFH
I’ve seen the red sea part, I’ve seen the mountains move
But now it seems so dark, I can’t even feel You
If You choose to be silent, I’ll be silent too
I will worship in the waiting, quiet before You
Until Your voice like manna from the sky falls
I WILL WORSHIP IN THE WAITING
I WILL WALK THIS SAND BENEATH MY FEET
THOUGH THE WINTER WIND IS BLOWING
THE GROUND IS NOT FROZEN UNDERNEATH
I WILL WORSHIP AND NOT GROW BITTER
‘CAUSE I KNOW YOU SEE THE END OF IT ALL
AND WITH THE SPRING WILL COME THE RAIN
AND I'LL SEE WHAT WAS GAINED
IN THE WAITING
I’ve seen the blooms of spring, new life in everything
But now it seems so grey, bright colors fade away
This winter seems much longer and colder than before
But I will worship in the waiting, expecting something more
Until the sun shines warm upon my face again
I WILL WORSHIP IN THE WAITING
I WILL WALK THIS SAND BENEATH MY FEET
THOUGH THE WINTER WIND IS BLOWING
THE GROUND IS NOT FROZEN UNDERNEATH
I WILL WORSHIP AND NOT GROW BITTER
‘CAUSE I KNOW YOU SEE THE END OF IT ALL
AND WITH THE SPRING WILL COME THE RAIN
AND I'LL SEE WHAT WAS GAINED
IN THE WAITING
He Leadeth me, He leadeth me
By His own hand, He leadeth me
His faithful follower I would be
For by His hand, He leadeth me
I WILL WORSHIP IN THE WAITING
I WILL WALK THIS SAND BENEATH MY FEET
THOUGH THE WINTER WIND IS BLOWING
THE GROUND IS NOT FROZEN UNDERNEATH
I WILL WORSHIP AND NOT GROW BITTER
‘CAUSE I KNOW YOU SEE THE END OF IT ALL
AND WITH THE SPRING WILL COME THE RAIN
AND I'LL SEE WHAT WAS GAINED
I WILL WORSHIP IN THE WAITING
I WILL WALK THIS SAND BENEATH MY FEET
THOUGH THE WINTER WIND IS BLOWING
THE GROUND IS NOT FROZEN UNDERNEATH
I WILL WORSHIP AND NOT GROW BITTER
‘CAUSE I KNOW YOU SEE THE END OF IT ALL
AND WITH THE SPRING WILL COME THE RAIN
AND I'LL SEE WHAT WAS GAINED
IN THE WAITING
Stars, Tears, Heads
The nice thing about being up so late at night, is being able to go out on my porch, and gaze up at the heavens.
For the last two nights, i have been able to clearly see both the big dipper and the little dipper. God's majestic handiwork, there for all to see.
As the song by Steven Curtis Chapmnan says, "I can see the fingerprints of God"
Tonight, i cried literal buckets of tears. After a day when i seemed to have messed up so badly, it was good to let the tears fall.
What is even better, is that they were not tears of self-pity. Many of those tears were tears of joy.
The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.
Exodus 14:14
Be still and know that I am God.
Psalm 46:10
"The finest steel has to go through the hottest fire." - John M. Mitchell
The winds of change are blowing this month. This is no light breeze. This is the wind storm that the sailors thought would sink the boat, so they awoke Jesus in fear. This is the wind that brings hordes of locusts in. This is the wind that brings in the smoke of the battlefield and the stench of rotting corpses. This is the wind that brings in the dust storm that strips the flesh off of your bones.
The aftermath of such a wind is not a pretty place to be.
BUT...when the wind dies down and things settle, that is when the reconstruction of life begins!
For the last two nights, i have been able to clearly see both the big dipper and the little dipper. God's majestic handiwork, there for all to see.
As the song by Steven Curtis Chapmnan says, "I can see the fingerprints of God"
Tonight, i cried literal buckets of tears. After a day when i seemed to have messed up so badly, it was good to let the tears fall.
What is even better, is that they were not tears of self-pity. Many of those tears were tears of joy.
The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.
Exodus 14:14
Be still and know that I am God.
Psalm 46:10
"The finest steel has to go through the hottest fire." - John M. Mitchell
The winds of change are blowing this month. This is no light breeze. This is the wind storm that the sailors thought would sink the boat, so they awoke Jesus in fear. This is the wind that brings hordes of locusts in. This is the wind that brings in the smoke of the battlefield and the stench of rotting corpses. This is the wind that brings in the dust storm that strips the flesh off of your bones.
The aftermath of such a wind is not a pretty place to be.
BUT...when the wind dies down and things settle, that is when the reconstruction of life begins!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
hello, i love you
Hello - by Lionel Richie
I've been alone with you inside my mind
And in my dreams I've kissed your lips a thousand times
I sometimes see you pass outside my door
Hello, is it me you're looking for?
I can see it in your eyes
I can see it in your smile
You're all I've ever wanted, (and) my arms are open wide
'Cause you know just what to say
And you know just what to do
And I want to tell you so much, I love you ...
I long to see the sunlight in your hair
And tell you time and time again how much I care
Sometimes I feel my heart will overflow
Hello, I've just got to let you know
'Cause I wonder where you are
And I wonder what you do
Are you somewhere feeling lonely, or is someone loving you?
Tell me how to win your heart
For I haven't got a clue
But let me start by saying, I love you ...
Hello, is it me you're looking for?
'Cause I wonder where you are
And I wonder what you do
Are you somewhere feeling lonely or is someone loving you?
Tell me how to win your heart
For I haven't got a clue
But let me start by saying ... I love you
I've been alone with you inside my mind
And in my dreams I've kissed your lips a thousand times
I sometimes see you pass outside my door
Hello, is it me you're looking for?
I can see it in your eyes
I can see it in your smile
You're all I've ever wanted, (and) my arms are open wide
'Cause you know just what to say
And you know just what to do
And I want to tell you so much, I love you ...
I long to see the sunlight in your hair
And tell you time and time again how much I care
Sometimes I feel my heart will overflow
Hello, I've just got to let you know
'Cause I wonder where you are
And I wonder what you do
Are you somewhere feeling lonely, or is someone loving you?
Tell me how to win your heart
For I haven't got a clue
But let me start by saying, I love you ...
Hello, is it me you're looking for?
'Cause I wonder where you are
And I wonder what you do
Are you somewhere feeling lonely or is someone loving you?
Tell me how to win your heart
For I haven't got a clue
But let me start by saying ... I love you
wow
This was always one of my favourite songs. Never knew the lyrics until today, and what they meant. Very cool...
Mr. Mister - Kyrie
The wind blows hard against this mountain side
Across the sea into my soul
It reaches into where I cannot hide
Setting my feet upon the road
My heart is old it holds my memories
My baby burns a gem-like flame
Somewhere between the soul and soft machine
Is where I find myself again
Kyrie Eleison
Down the road that I must travel
Kyrie Eleison
Through the darkness of the night
Kyrie Eleison
Where I'm going will you follow
Kyrie Eleison
On a highway in the light
When I was young I thought of growing old
Of what my life would mean to me
Would I have followed down my chosen road
Or only wished what I could be
Kyrie Eleison
Down the road that I must travel
Kyrie Eleison
Through the darkness of the night
Kyrie Eleison
Where I'm going will you follow
Kyrie Eleison
On a highway in the light
Kyrie Eleison is Greek for “Lord have mercy”
Mr. Mister - Kyrie
The wind blows hard against this mountain side
Across the sea into my soul
It reaches into where I cannot hide
Setting my feet upon the road
My heart is old it holds my memories
My baby burns a gem-like flame
Somewhere between the soul and soft machine
Is where I find myself again
Kyrie Eleison
Down the road that I must travel
Kyrie Eleison
Through the darkness of the night
Kyrie Eleison
Where I'm going will you follow
Kyrie Eleison
On a highway in the light
When I was young I thought of growing old
Of what my life would mean to me
Would I have followed down my chosen road
Or only wished what I could be
Kyrie Eleison
Down the road that I must travel
Kyrie Eleison
Through the darkness of the night
Kyrie Eleison
Where I'm going will you follow
Kyrie Eleison
On a highway in the light
Kyrie Eleison is Greek for “Lord have mercy”
Thursday, September 11, 2008
My World; My Life; My Heart
I have learned something lately. Something God is teaching me.
And that thing that I have learned, is this; how to be thankful in all circumstances.
It has been a tough lesson. But, now that I have learned it, I am a better man for it.
I have learned that when I turn on the television, and I see commercials or tv shows or movies where people are in love…I have learned that when I see couples walking down the street holding hands…
That it is okay to let the tears fall. It is okay to want that, to believe for that, to hold on to hope and to faith.
And, I have learned instead of being bitter, to be thankful.
I have learned to turn to God, and to thank Him. I thank Him for the circumstances that I am in.
Even though my life can seem hard sometimes, I KNOW there is a better future coming for me. Maybe right around the corner, or maybe months down the road, or even years. I do not know when, because that decision is not up to me.
The Bible says that patience brings perseverance, and that perseverance brings about good (Godly) character traits.
I guess that must be true. I don’t know, I don’t think I feel very Godly.
By being thankful to God, by being able to see my hard times as a blessing rather than as a curse, I am able to find peace, I am able to find shelter in my storms. I am able to persevere. I am able to keep waiting. I am able to go on, day by day, and not grow bitter.
Thank You, Lord. Thank You, Lord, for showing me what love really is.
And that thing that I have learned, is this; how to be thankful in all circumstances.
It has been a tough lesson. But, now that I have learned it, I am a better man for it.
I have learned that when I turn on the television, and I see commercials or tv shows or movies where people are in love…I have learned that when I see couples walking down the street holding hands…
That it is okay to let the tears fall. It is okay to want that, to believe for that, to hold on to hope and to faith.
And, I have learned instead of being bitter, to be thankful.
I have learned to turn to God, and to thank Him. I thank Him for the circumstances that I am in.
Even though my life can seem hard sometimes, I KNOW there is a better future coming for me. Maybe right around the corner, or maybe months down the road, or even years. I do not know when, because that decision is not up to me.
The Bible says that patience brings perseverance, and that perseverance brings about good (Godly) character traits.
I guess that must be true. I don’t know, I don’t think I feel very Godly.
By being thankful to God, by being able to see my hard times as a blessing rather than as a curse, I am able to find peace, I am able to find shelter in my storms. I am able to persevere. I am able to keep waiting. I am able to go on, day by day, and not grow bitter.
Thank You, Lord. Thank You, Lord, for showing me what love really is.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
truth that sets us free!
The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.
Exodus 14:14
Be still and know that I am God.
Psalm 46:10
Exodus 14:14
Be still and know that I am God.
Psalm 46:10
Sunday, September 7, 2008
definition of my life
Integrity – definition –
The state or quality of being entire or complete; wholeness; entireness; unbroken state; as, the integrity of an empire or territory.
Moral soundness; honesty; freedom from corrupting influence or motive; -- used especially with reference to the fulfillment of contracts, the discharge of agencies, trusts, and the like; uprightness; rectitude.
Unimpaired, unadulterated, or genuine state; entire correspondence with an original condition; purity.
My good friend told me that what I have is "integrity".
She told me that I have "integrity".
That was an interesting way to look at things. For me, i guess i agree, it may be that what she sees in me is integrity; i do beleive that i have that.
The state or quality of being entire or complete; wholeness; entireness; unbroken state; as, the integrity of an empire or territory.
Moral soundness; honesty; freedom from corrupting influence or motive; -- used especially with reference to the fulfillment of contracts, the discharge of agencies, trusts, and the like; uprightness; rectitude.
Unimpaired, unadulterated, or genuine state; entire correspondence with an original condition; purity.
My good friend told me that what I have is "integrity".
She told me that I have "integrity".
That was an interesting way to look at things. For me, i guess i agree, it may be that what she sees in me is integrity; i do beleive that i have that.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
I get it now
"The finest steel has to go through the hottest fire." - John M. Mitchell
Yeah, i get it now, Lord.
He puts us through the fire.
The fire is hot; the fire hurts.
But we come out the other side stronger.
I finally understand what God has been doing in me. I finally let go of something, because i understand now that it isn't my wants that are important, it is what God wants that is important. Sometimes, that means giving up our dreams, in order to be better servants.
The fire is hot; the fire hurts.
Yeah, i get it now, Lord. I get it.
And, Lord...thank You. Thank You for the fire.
Yeah, i get it now, Lord.
He puts us through the fire.
The fire is hot; the fire hurts.
But we come out the other side stronger.
I finally understand what God has been doing in me. I finally let go of something, because i understand now that it isn't my wants that are important, it is what God wants that is important. Sometimes, that means giving up our dreams, in order to be better servants.
The fire is hot; the fire hurts.
Yeah, i get it now, Lord. I get it.
And, Lord...thank You. Thank You for the fire.
Shouldn't Be Too Hard
You know what?
I have made an attitude shift within myself lately!
From now on, i am just going to enjoy being single.
Oh, it's not that i don't want to be with somebody, because i do! But why should i be sad and moan about it?
Instead, i am going to live my life. I am going to enjoy being me. I am going to find happiness and peace in my life, just as I am.
I have made an attitude shift within myself lately!
From now on, i am just going to enjoy being single.
Oh, it's not that i don't want to be with somebody, because i do! But why should i be sad and moan about it?
Instead, i am going to live my life. I am going to enjoy being me. I am going to find happiness and peace in my life, just as I am.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
deepness of character
Life is a series of choices, we make them every day. The most important choice that we make, on a daily basis, is our attitude towards life and towards God.
Faithfulness and thankfulness and confidence. That, it seems to me, is the real key to the joy of the Lord. Being thankful in any and every circumstance. We all have things we can be thankful for.
Faithfulness and thankfulness and confidence. That, it seems to me, is the real key to the joy of the Lord. Being thankful in any and every circumstance. We all have things we can be thankful for.
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