I Am New

This song means so much to me. I hope you listen to the words when you listen to the song-they are very powerful.

I Am New

by Jason Gray

Now I won't deny

The worst you could say about me

But I'm not defined

By mistakes that I've made

Because God says of me

I am not who I was

I am being remade

I am new

I am chosen and holy

And I'm dearly loved 

I am new

I am new

Who I thought I was

And who I thought I had to be

I had to give them both up

Cause neither were willing 

To ever believe

I am not who I was

I am being remade

I am new

I am chosen and holy

And I'm dearly loved 

I am new

I am new

Too long I have lived

In the shadows of shame

Believing that there

Was no way I could change

But the One who is making everything new

Doesn't see me the way that I do

He doesn't see me the way that I do

I am not who I was

I am being remade

I am new

I am chosen and holy

And I'm dearly loved 

I am new

I am new

I am not who I was 

I am being remade

I am new

Dead to the old man, I'm coming alive

I am new

I am new

I am new

Forgiven. Beloved.

Hidden in Christ.

Made in the image of the Giver of life

Righteous and holy

Reborn and remade

Accepted and worthy, this is our new name

Forgiven. Beloved.

Hidden in Christ.

Made in the image of the Giver of life

Righteous and holy

Reborn and remade

Accepted and worthy, this is our new name

This is who we are now...

Smiling Down

Smiling Down
by Pillar

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You make it so hard on yourself

But theres nobody else

That could ever understand

The feelings that you felt

I could hear you think about

All the time I was around

If you could only see me now

I'm right here looking down

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So next time that you feel like crying

Next time you don't feel like trying

Just remember I'll be right there

Smiling down on you

In the morning you don't feel like rising

Next time you feel like compromising

Just remember I'll be right there

Smiling down on you

~

I know you won't forget

All the time we got to spend

Just because it's been a while

Doesn't mean that its the end

So right here and now

I'll swear you a vow

That I will always be with you

Whenever you feel down

Nothing ever will come between us

Now I'm holding on to the hand of Jesus

~

So next time that you feel like crying

Next time you don't feel like trying

Just remember I'll be right there

Smiling down on you

In the morning you don't feel like rising

Next time you feel like compromising

Just remember I'll be right there

Smiling down on you

~

I'll be right there looking down

Even when the shine don't shine

I'll be right there looking down

All along the winter night

I'll be right there looking down

With a smile on me face

I'll be right there with my arms open wide

Right here on Jesus' side

~

So next time that you feel like crying

Next time you don't feel like trying

Just remember I'll be right there

Smiling down on you

In the morning you don't feel like rising

Next time you feel like compromising

Just remember I'll be right there

Smiling down on you

~

So next time that you feel like crying

Next time you don't feel like trying

Just remember I'll be right there

Smiling down on you

In the morning you don't feel like rising

Next time you feel like compromising

Just remember I'll be right there

Smiling down on you

I'm Forgiven

I'm Forgiven

by Sanctus Real

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Well the past is playing with my head

And failure knocks me down again

I’m reminded of the wrong

That I have said and done

And that devil just wont let me forget

~

In this life

I know what I’ve been

But here in your arms

I know what I am

~

I’m forgiven

I’m forgiven

And I don’t have to carry

The weight of who I’ve been

Cause I’m forgiven

~

My mistakes are running through my mind

And I’ll relive my days, in the middle of the night

When I struggle with my pain, wrestle with my pride

Sometimes I feel alone, and I cry

~

In this life

I know what I’ve been

But here in your arms

I know what I am

~

I’m forgiven

I’m forgiven

And I don’t have to carry

The weight of who I’ve been

Cause I’m forgiven

~

My mistakes are running through my mind

And I’ll relive my days, in the middle of the night

When I struggle with my pain, wrestle with my pride

Sometimes I feel alone, and I cry

~

In this life

I know what I’ve been

But here in your arms

I know what I am

~

I’m forgiven

I’m forgiven

And I don’t have to carry

The weight of who I’ve been

Cause I’m forgiven

~

When I don't fit in and I don’t feel like I belong anywhere

When I don’t measure up to much in this life

Oh, I’m a treasure in the arms of Christ ‘cause

~

I’m forgiven

I’m forgiven

And I don’t have to carry

The weight of who I’ve been

Cause I’m forgiven

Dearly Loved

I LOVE this song, you can listen to it on my "radio station" at the bottom of this blog

Dearly Loved

by Jimmy Needham

(Matthew 11:28)

Please lay down your arrows

For they're sure to pierce the skin,

And water from a broken well

Will make you thirst again.

When all things you've acquired

Are tested by the flames

And you can see them melting

Then will you call his name

It's worth it brothers

It's worth it friends

To know your Maker

To lose your sin

Did you know that you are dearly loved

To the slaughters you are being led

Being told that it's a party

That this God is in your head

And every single lie

Sounds just like the greatest truth

But the one truth you're not hearing

Is that he died for you

It's worth it brothers

It's worth it friends

To know your Maker

To lose your sin

Did you know that you are dearly loved

No greater joy

No greater peace

No greater love than this

No greater joy

No greater peace

No greater love

It's worth it brothers

And it's worth it friends

To know your Maker

To lose your sin

Did you know that you are dearly loved

And it's worth it brothers

And it's worth it friends

To know your maker

To lose your sin

Did you know that you are dearly loved

There is a Way
by Newworldson

You say love is just a word, just four letters in a row.

Just a thing that people say, or they never tell you so.

And you use every excuse, to let nobody in.

Now this cloud you bring around, has become your only friend.

And everybody saying that it's going to go away, but it don't go.

And everybody's telling you one day it's going to change,

but you don't know, if it's really going to end.

But there is a way, there is a spark,

there is a hope that you can hold on to.

There is a lifeline come to the rescue,

just like a hand that's waiting for you.

And if you believe in this I promise that you won't be alone.

There is a way, the truth and the life, and the way.

But if love became a man, if the word had flesh and bone.

Would you recognize His face, if He came to bring you home.

You think you're all alone, gotta do it on your own riding solo.

Is there someone you can call, when you stumble and fall?

Cause you don't know, if you'll be getting up again.

There is a way, there is a spark,

there is a hope that you can hold on to.

There is a lifeline come to the rescue,

just like a hand that's waiting for you.

And if you believe in this I promise that you won't be alone.

There is a way, the truth and the life, and the way.

Don't you think your life's worth saving?

Don't you know that love's amazing?

Don't you want to lay your troubles down?

Lay them down.

If I thought love was just a word, I might feel the same way too.

But there's so much more than that, and it's waiting here for you.

There is a way, there is a spark,

there is a hope that you can hold on to.

There is a lifeline come to the rescue,

just like a hand that's waiting for you.

And if you believe in this I promise that you won't be alone.

There is a way,

there is a way,

there is a way.

(Background) Truth and the life and the way.

Come on, there is a way.

(Background) Truth and the life and the way.

(Background) Truth and the life and the way.

There is a way, there is a way.

(Background) Truth and the life and the way.

There is a way.

(Background) Truth and the life and the way.

Ooooh, there is a way back home.

(Background) Truth and the life and the way.

cubbie song

I believe the Bible
Is the Word of God

I believe in Jesus
Is the Son of God

You and I have sinned
And it makes God sad

Jesus died for sinners
He arose for me

Jesus Christ has risen
He arose for me

I love this song.

Wonderful Merciful Savior

Wonderful, merciful Saviour

Precious Redeemer and Friend

Who would've thought that a Lamb could

Rescue the souls of men

Oh, You rescue the souls of men

Counselor, Comforter, Keeper

Spirit we long to embrace

You offer hope when our hearts have

Hopelessly lost our way

Oh, we've hopelessly lost the way

You are the One that we praise

You are the One we adore

You give the healing and grace

Our hearts always hunger for

Oh, our hearts always hunger for

Almighty, infinite Father

Faithfully loving Your own

Here in our weakness You find us

Falling before Your throne

Oh, we're falling before Your throne

You are the One that we praise

You are the One we adore

You give the healing and grace

Our hearts always hunger for

Oh, our hearts always hunger for

This song makes me think of Cades Cove, in the chapel. A youth trip, and no other sound but the 3 voices singing with all their hearts. Special.

The Valley Song

The Valley Song

by Jars of Clay

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You have led me to the sadness

I have carried this pain

On a back bruised, nearly broken

I'm crying out to you

~

Chorus

I will sing of Your mercy

That leads me through valleys of sorrow

To rivers of joy

When death like a Gypsy

Comes to steal what I love

I will still look to the heavens

I will still seek your face

But I fear you aren't listening

Because there are no words

Just the stillness and the hunger

For a faith that assures

~

Chorus x2

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Alleluia, alleluia

Alleluia, alleluia

~

While we wait for rescue

With our eyes tightly shut

Face to the ground using our hands

To cover the fatal cut

And though the pain is an ocean

Tossing us around, around, around

You have calmed greater waters

Higher mountains have come down

~

Chorus

Yeah

Alleluia, alleluia

Alleluia, alleluia

Alleluia, alleluia alleluia, alleluia

Alleluia, alleluia alleluia, alleluia

~

Chorus (4 Xs)

Oh, Lord sing of Your mercy,

Mercy

Your mercy

True Love

...as always, you can listen to this on my playlist at the bottom of this blog...

True Love

by Phil Wickham

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Come close listen to the story

About a love more faithful than the morning

The Father gave His only Son just to save us

~

The earth was shaking in the dark

All creation felt the Fathers Broken Heart

Tears were filling Heaven's Eyes

The day that True Love died, the day that True Love died

When blood and water hit the ground

Walls we couldn't move came crashing down

We were free and made alive

The day that True Love died, The day that True Love died

~

Search your heart you know you can't deny it

Come on, lose your life just so you can find it

The Father gave His only Son just to save us

~

The Earth was shaking in the dark

All creation felt The Fathers broken heart

Tears were filling Heaven's Eyes

The day that True Love died, the day that True Love died

When blood and water hit the ground

Walls we couldn't move came crashing down

We were free and made alive

The day that True Love died, The day that True Love died

~

Now, Jesus is alive

~

Jesus is alive

Jesus is alive

Jesus is alive

Jesus is alive

Oh, He is alive

He rose again

~

When blood and water hit the ground

Walls we couldn't move came crashing down

We were free and made alive

The day that True Love died, The day that True Love died

~

Come close listen to the story

Do you ever stop and listen to the words?

Again, if you want to listen to this song, scroll down to the bottom of this page and listen to my playlist.

I Will Rise

Chris Tomlin

There's a peace I've come to know

Though my heart and flesh may fail

There's an anchor for my soul

I can say "It is well"

~

Jesus has overcome

And the grave is overwhelmed

The victory is won

He is risen from the dead

~

And I will rise when He calls my name

No more sorrow, no more pain

I will rise on eagles' wings

Before my God fall on my knees

And rise

I will rise

~

There's a day that's drawing near

When this darkness breaks to light

And the shadows disappear

And my faith shall be my eyes

~

Jesus has overcome

And the grave is overwhelmed

The victory is won

He is risen from the dead

~

And I will rise when He calls my name

No more sorrow, no more pain

I will rise on eagles' wings

Before my God fall on my knees

And rise

I will rise

~

And I hear the voice of many angels sing,

"Worthy is the Lamb"

And I hear the cry of every longing heart,

"Worthy is the Lamb"

And I hear the voice of many angels sing,

"Worthy is the Lamb"

And I hear the cry of every longing heart,

"Worthy is the Lamb"

You are worthy

Worthy is the Lamb

~

And I will rise when He calls my name

No more sorrow, no more pain

I will rise on eagles' wings

Before my God fall on my knees

And rise

I will rise

I will rise

Lyrical Saturday

Whatever You're Doing (Something Heavenly)

Sanctus Real

Songwriters: Gartley, Dan; Graalman, Mark; Hammitt, Matt; Prevost, Peter; Rohman, Chris

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It's time for healing, time to move on.

It's time to fix what's been broken too long.

Time to make right what has been wrong;

It's time to find my way to where I belong.

There's a wave that's crashing over me

And all I can do is surrender.

~

Whatever You're doing inside of me

It feels like chaos but somehow there's peace,

And it's hard to surrender to what I can't see

but I'm giving in to something heavenly.

~

Time for a milestone,

Time to begin again;

Reevaluate who I really am.

Am I doing everything to follow Your will

Or just climbing aimlessly over these hills?

So show me what it is You want from me,

I give everything

I surrender...

~

To whatever You're doing inside of me

It feels like chaos but now I can see,

This is something bigger than me

Larger than life something heavenly.

Something heavenly.

~

Time to face up,

Clean this old house.

Time to breathe in and let everything out

That I've wanted to say for so many years,

Time to release all my held back tears.

~

Whatever You're doing inside of me

It feels like chaos but I believe

You're up to something bigger than me,

Larger than life something heavenly.

~

Whatever You're doing inside of me

It feels like chaos but now I can see,

This is something bigger than me

Larger than life something heavenly.

Something heavenly

Something heavenly

~

It's time to face up,

Clean this old house.

Time to breathe in and let everything out...

Lyrical Saturday

Forgiven and Loved

Jimmy Needham

Tell me I’m forgiven and loved

‘Cause I hear it from the street corner priests

On how God is love and how man can be clean

But my joy has been on holiday

And my peace has almost passed away

Tell me I’m forgiven and free

~

O I tried and tried to rectify my hopeless situation

But I bought the lie I still have work to do

Now I’m working nine to five like I can earn my own salvation

But there is no condemnation in You

~

O whisper to me now that it’s for real

‘Cause in the silence of these walls righteousness lost its appeal

Dirty deeds have done me in

O but that can’t stop the faithful friend

Giving mercy once again as You heal

Here it is I’m feeling it

~

O I tried and tried to rectify my hopeless situation

But I bought the lie I still have work to do

Now I’m working nine to five like I can earn my own salvation

But there is no condemnation in You

~

O He died, He died to rectify my hopeless situation

And His blood commands my guilt to leave

Now on Calvary I stand

Empty pockets, open hands

O there is no condemnation for me

~

O I tried and tried to rectify my hopeless situation

But I bought the lie I still have work to do

Now I’m working nine to five like I can earn my own salvation

But there is no condemnation in You

~

Child, you’re forgiven and loved

Child, you’re forgiven and loved

Child, you’re forgiven

And child, you are loved

Child, you’re forgiven and loved

I decided I love this song recently. Its got great rhythm and words, I especially like the last verse. If you want to listen to it, go check it out at the bottom of this page on my player!

How Deep The Father's Love For Us

How deep the Father's love for us,

How vast beyond all measure

That He should give His only Son

To make a wretch His treasure

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How great the pain of searing loss,

The Father turns His face away

As wounds which mar the chosen One,

Bring many sons to glory

~

Behold the Man upon a cross,

My sin upon His shoulders

Ashamed I hear my mocking voice,

Call out among the scoffers

~

It was my sin that held Him there

Until it was accomplished

His dying breath has brought me life

I know that it is finished

~

I will not boast in anything

No gifts, no power, no wisdom

But I will boast in Jesus Christ

His death and resurrection

~

Why should I gain from His reward?

I cannot give an answer

But this I know with all my heart

His wounds have paid my ransom

Luke's Bedtime song

Jesus loves me

This I know

For the Bible tells me so

Little ones to Him belong

There are weak, but He is strong.

~

Chorus

Yes, Jesus loves me

Yes, Jesus loves me

Yes, Jesus loves me

The Bible tells me so

~

Jesus loves me

He who died

Heavens' gates to open wide

He will wash away my sin

Let His little child come in

~

Jesus loves me

He will stay

Close beside me all the way

He's prepared a place for me

And His face one day I'll see

New song

I heard a song on the radio today, it is fairly new and they DJ was predicting it to be a future hit on the Christian radio stations. I agree. I really liked this song, more than the music or this guy's voice (I've never heard of him-have you?), but the words really grabbed me. This is truly something I think more people than just me are struggling with-looking beyond oneself, seeing the people around you, really seeing them, and loving them. What a great song-go check it out! Here are the lyrics:

Give Me Your Eyes

by Brandon Heath

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Looked down from a broken sky

Traced out by the city lights

My world from a mile high

Best seat in the house tonight

Touched down on the cold black tile

Hold on for the sudden stop

Breath in the familiar shock

Of confusion and chaos

Are those people going somewhere?

Why have I never cared?

~

Chorus:

Give me your eyes for just one second

Give me your eyes so I can see

Everything that I keep missing

Give me your love for humanity

Give me your arms for the broken hearted

Wasn't it far beyond my reach?

Give me your heart for the once forgotten

Give me your eyes so I can see

again

again

yeah

yeah

~

Step out on a busy street

See a girl and our eyes meet

Does her best to smile at me

To hide whats underneath

There's a man just to her right

Black suit and a bright red tie

To ashamed to tell his wife

Hes out of work

Hes buying time

Are those people going somewhere?

Why have I never cared?

~

Chorus

~

I've been there a million times

A couple of million eyes

Just moving past me by

I swear I never thought that I was wrong

Well I want a second glance

So give me a second chance

To see the way you see the people all alone

~

Chorus (x2)

Yearn Lyrics

Yearn

by Shane and Shane

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Holy design

This place in time

That I might seek and find

My God, my God

~

Lord, I want to yearn for You

I want to burn with passion

Over You, and only You

~

Lord, I want to yearn for You

I want to burn with passion

Over You, and only You

Lord, I want to yearn

~

Your joy is mine

Yet why am I fine?

With all my singing and bringing grain

In lights of Him

~

Lord, I want to yearn for You

I want to burn with passion

Over You, and only You

~

Lord, I want to yearn for You

I want to burn with passion

Over You, and only You

~

Oh, You give life and breath

And in You we live and move

That's why i sing

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Lord, I want to yearn for You

I want to burn with passion

Over You, and only You

~

Lord, I want to yearn for You

I want to burn with passion

Over You, and only You

Lord, I want to yearn

~

Lord, I want to yearn for You

I want to burn with passion

Over You, and only You

~

Lord, I want to yearn for You

I want to burn with passion

Over You, and only You

Lord, I want to yearn

~

(Acts 17:25-28, Hebrews 12:28-29)

This song has been stuck in my head all day-but its a good one!

I Surrender All

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I have wrestled in the darkness of this lonely pilgrim land

Raising strong and mighty fortresses that I alone command

But these castles I've constructed by the strength of my own hand

Are just temporary kingdoms on foundations made of sand

In the middle of the battle I believe I've finally found

I'll never know the thrill of victory 'til I'm willing to lay down

All my weapons of defense and earthly strategies of war

So I'm laying down my arms and running helplessly to Yours

~

Chorus:

I surrender all my silent hopes and dreams

Though the price to follow costs me everything

I surrender all my human soul desires

If sacrifice requires

That all my kingdoms fall I surrender all

~

If the source of my ambition is the treasure I obtain

If I measure my successes on a scale of earthly gain

If the focus of my vision is the status I attain

My accomplishments are worthless and my efforts are in vain

So I lay aside these trophies to pursue a higher crown

And should You choose somehow to use the life I willingly lay down

I surrender all the triumph for it's only by Your grace

I relinquish all the glory, I surrender all the praise

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Bridge:

Everything I am, all I've done, and all I've known

Now belongs to You, the life I live is not my own

Just as Abraham laid Isaac on the sacrificial fire

If all I have is all that You desire

I surrender all

~

Sung by Clay Crosse

David Moffit and Reggie Hamm