No You

ZOEgirl

Feelin' so crazy lately
When it seems that You're not around
The sun and the moon shine bright
But my eyes are all Yours now
Don't know how I lived with out You
I don't remember how it used to feel
Lord, I can't imagine if I had no You to hold me

Where would I go with no You to run to
No You to hold me when I am afraid?
Who would I be with no You beside me?
I oughta know it by now without You there's no me
Ohhh, there's no me

Lord, when I need You, You're always here
To play through the laughter, love through the tears
And when my heart seems so far away
Into Your arms is where I wanna stay
I try to find the words to tell You
All the things my heart's been telling me
I don't wanna know how it feels to have no You to love me

Where would I go with no You to run to?
No You to hold me when I am afraid?
Where would I be with no You beside me?
I oughtta know it by now without you...

Here With Me

Mercy Me

I long for Your embrace
Every single day
To meet You in this place
And see You face to face

Will you show me?
Reveal Yourself to me
Because of Your mercy
I fall down on my knees

And I can feel Your presence here with me
Suddenly I'm lost within Your beauty
Caught up in the wonder of Your touch
Here in this moment I surrender to Your love

You're everywhere I go
I am not alone
You call me as Your own
To know You and be known

You are holy
And I fall down on my knees

I can feel Your presence here with me
Suddenly I'm lost within Your beauty
Caught up in the wonder of Your touch
Here in this moment I surrender to Your love

I surrender to Your grace
I surrender to the one who took my place

I can feel Your presence here with me
Suddenly I'm lost within Your beauty
Caught up in the wonder of Your touch
Here in this moment I surrender

I can feel Your presence here with me
Suddenly I'm lost within Your beauty
Caught up in the wonder of Your touch
Here in this moment I surrender to Your love

Peace

Jennifer Knapp

He is my Light and my Salvation
Whom have I to fear

In His secret place I'll hide and pray
That I might
hear a simple word

O, how I would have despaired
If You had not come found me there
I can lean against
Your throne and find my Peace
Find my Peace

And when my enemies draw near
I pray that they will find
That I'm protected and secure
All tempests He will bind
With a mighty word

O, how i would have despaired
If You had not come found me there
I can lean against
Your throne and find my Peace
Find my Peace

He is my Light and my Salvation whom have I to fear?

From the Inside Out

Hillsong

A thousand times I've failed
Still Your mercy remains
Should I stumble again
Still I'm caught in Your grace
Everlasting
Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending
Your glory goes beyond all fame

Your will above all else
My purpose remains
The art of losing myself
In bringing You praise
Everlasting
Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending
Your glory goes beyond all fame
In my heart, in my soul
I give You control
Consume me from the inside out, Lord
Let justice and praise
Become my embrace
To love You from the inside out

Everlasting
Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending
Your glory goes beyond all fame

And the cry of my heart
Is to bring You praise
From the inside out
Lord my soul cries out

Came to the Rescue

Hillsong

falling on my knees in worship
giving all I am to seek Your face
Lord, all I am is Yours
my whole life I place in Your hands
God of mercy
humbled I bow down
in Your presence
at Your throne

I called--
You answered
and You came to my rescue and I
want to be where You are

in my life...
be lifted high
in our world...
be lifted high
in our love...
be lifted high

Blessed Beyond Belief

Despite the frustrations, the struggles, I have so much to be thankful for. He has blessed me beyond belief in so many areas. HE is faithful. Forever.

"You, God, are awesome in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to His people. Praise be to God!"

Psalm 68:35

When I Kneel

"[For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him [that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His Person more strongly and more clearly...]"

Philippians 3:10 AMP

I will sing these words
In a humble attempt to praise You
I want to praise You

I will raise my hands
in a humble attempt to praise You
My heart longs to praise You

These expressions of praise are all I know
I will bow on my knees to let You know
in Your presence Lord is where I want to be

When I kneel
I feel Your arms around me
When I kneel before You Lord
You heal me
As the world around me fades away
At Your feet I will remain
Oh Lord Your presence is so real
When I kneel

Matt Goss Band

Exactly...

Why should I fear man
When You made the heavens?

Why should I be afraid
When You put the stars in place?

Why should I lose heart
When I know how great You are?

Why should I give up
When Your plans are full of love?


In this world
we will have trouble
But You have overcome the world...


You shine
Brighter than the brightest star
Your love
Purer than the purest heart
You shine
Filling us with courage and strength
to follow You

In this world we will trouble
But You have overcome the world
You have overcome the world

You shine
Brighter than the brightest star
Your love
Purer than the purest heart
You shine
Filling us with courage and strength
to follow You

"You Shine"
Brian Doerksen

Legacy

Nicole Nordeman

I don't mind if you've got something nice to say about me
And I enjoy an accolade like the rest
You could take my picture and hang it in a gallery
Of all who's who and so-n-so's that used to be the best
At such'n'such ... it wouldn't matter much

I won't lie, it feels alright to see your name in lights
We all need an 'Atta boy' or 'Atta girl'
But in the end I'd like to hang my hat on more besides
The temporary trappings of this world

I want to leave a legacy
How will they remember me?
Did I choose to love? Did I point to You enough
To make a mark on things?
I want to leave an offering
A child of mercy and grace who
blessed your name unapologetically
And leave that kind of legacy

I don't have to look too far or too long awhile
To make a lengthly list of all that I enjoy
It's an accumulating trinket and a treasure pile
Where moth and rust, thieves and such will soon enough destroy

Not well traveled, not well read, not well-to-do or well bred
Just want to hear instead, "Well Done" good and faithful one...

Just some thoughts...

"Lord, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy mountain?

Those whose walk is blameless,

who do what is righteous,

who speak the truth from their hearts;

who have no slandor on their tongues,

who do their neighbors no wrong, who cast no slur on others;

who despise those who ways are vile but honor whoever fears the Lord;

who keep their oaths even when it hurts;

who lend money to the poor without interest

and do not accept bribes against the innocent.

Whoever does these things will never be shaken."

what a challenge. this life should never become comfortable. if it is, i have slipped into a life of medocrity. how can i be within my comfort zone, and yet living completely, and to the fullest for the Lord?

Dear God...

Please give me grace, strength, and patience...

Left in Awe

I've been listening to Hillsong's cd United We Stand...absolutely amazing music...brings back so many memories of IHOP...

searching the world
the lost will be found
in freedom we live
as one we cry out
You carried the cross
You died and rose again
my God, i'll only ever give my all

You sent your Son
from heaven to earth
You delivered us all
it's eternally heard
i searched for truth
but all i found was You
my God, I'll only ever give my all

Jesus, we're livin for your name
We'll never be ashamed of you
our praise and all we are today
take, take, take it all
take, take, take it all

running to the one who heals the blind
following the shining light
in your hands the power to save the world, my life

Worthy is the Lamb

Darlene Zschech

Thank You for this love Lord
Thank You for the price You paid
Bearing all my sin and shame
In love You came
Gave amazing grace

Thank You for this lvoe Lord
Thank Your for the nail-pierced hands
Wash me in Your cleansing flow
Now all I know
Your forgiveness and embrace

Worthy is the Lamb
Seated on the throne
Crown You now
With many crowns
You reign victorious
High and lifted up
Jesus Son of God
The darling of Heaven crucified
Worthy is the Lamb
Worthy is the Lamb

"The Lord is exalted over all the nations, his glory above the heavens. Who is like the Lord our God, the One who sits enthroned on high, who stoops down to look on the heavens and the earth? He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap..."
~ Psalm 113:4-7

Life is Precious

The Potter's Hand

Darlene Zschech

Beautiful Lord
Wonderful Savior
I know for sure all of my days
Are held in Your hand
Crafted into Your perfect plan
You gently call me
Into Your presence
Guiding me by Your Holy Spirit
Teach me dear Lord
To live all of my life
Through Your eyes
I'm captured by Your holy calling
Set me apart
I know You're drawing me to Yourself
Lead me Lord I pray

Take me, mold me
Use me, fill me
I give my life
To the Potter's hand
Call me, guide me
Lead me, walk beside me
I give my life
To the Potter's hand

Majesty

Delirious

Here I am humbled by your Majesty
Covered by your grace so free
Here I am, knowing I'm a sinful man
Covered by the blood of the Lamb

Now I've found the greatest love of all is mine
Since you laid down your life
The greatest sacrifice

Majesty, Majesty
Your grace has found me just as I am
Empty handed, but alive in your hands
Majesty, Majesty
Forever I am changed by your love
In the presence of your Majesty

Here I am humbled by the love that you give
Forgiven so that I can forgive
Here I stand, knowing that I'm your desire
Sanctified by glory and fire

Now I've found the greatest love of all is mine
Since you laid down your life
The greatest sacrifice

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Despite the worries and fears of today, there is always power, love and mercy in the shadow of the cross. I praise Him for the blessings He lavishes upon me, despite my human nature. To Him who is more than worthy, more than wonderful...Majestic, Awesome, Undescribable... How can I speak of things as if they determined eternity, instead of looking to the power and grace of the One who has sacrificed everything for all. To look above and beyond the anxieties of life in this world; to look instead to the presence of Him who is I AM.
For a heavenly focus, this is what I pray...

Promises...

Beautiful One (Tim Hughes)

Wonderful, so wonderful
Is Your unfailing love
Your cross has spoken mercy over me
No eye has seen, no ear has heard
No heart could fully know
How glorious, how beautiful You are

Beautiful One, I love You
Beautiful One, I adore
Beautiful One, my soul must sing

Powerful, so powerful
Your glory fills the skies
Your mighty works displayed for all to see
The beauty of Your majesty
Awakes my heart to sing
How marvelous, how wonderful You are
You opened my eyes
To Your wonders anew
You captured my heart with this love
Because nothing on earth is as beautiful as You

My soul, my soul must sing
My soul, my soul must sing
My soul, my soul must sing
Beautful One

What assurance...

I Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

Worry

Any concern too small to be turned into a prayer is too small to be made into a burden.

Corrie ten Boom

Praying for Superabundance

Excerpts from J.M. Farro's devotional, "Superabundantly"

"Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]--to Him be glory..." Ephesians 3:20-21 AMP

• I confess to being guilty of praying "just" or "only" prayers in the past. "Lord, if You'll 'just' do this, I'll be happy." Or, "Lord, if You'll 'only' do this, I won't ask You for another thing." It finally dawned on me one day that prayers like these do absolutely nothing for my faith. They don't challenge me, and they don't encourage my spiritual growth, or my intimacy with God.

• Yes, it's true that He knows everything before we tell Him about it, but asking demonstrates our humble dependence upon Him, and our belief that He hears us when we pray.

• Don't wait until you feel deserving to pray "superabundant" prayers. If you do, you will never pray them. Instead, go ahead and pray them in faith, trusting that the Lord will show you whatever it is you need to do to partner with Him to bring His highest blessings and purposes to pass in your life.
  

No Sacrifice

Jason Upton

To you I give my life
Not just the parts I want to
To You I sacrifice
These dreams that I hold onto

(Chorus)

Your thoughts are higher than mine
Your words are deeper than mine
Your love is stronger than mine
This is no sacrifice, here’s my life

To You I give the gifts
Your love has given me
How can I hoard the treasures
That You designed for free?

(Chorus)

To You I give my future
As long as it may last
To You I give my present
To You I give my past