+Promises+ by Sanctus Real

Sometimes it's hard to keep believing
In what you can't see
That everything happens for a reason
Even the worst life brings
If you're reaching for an answer
And you don't know what to pray
Just open up the pages
Let His word be your strength

And hold on to the promises
Hold on to the promises
Jesus is alive so hold tight
Hold on to the promises

All things work for the good
Of those who love God
He holds back nothing that will heal you
Not even His own Son
His love is everlasting
His faithfulness unending
Oh, if God is for us who can be against us
So if you feel weak

Just hold on to the promises
Hold on to the promises
Jesus is alive so hold tight
Hold on to the promises
Hold on to the promises
Hold on to the promises
Jesus is alive so hold tight
Hold on to the promises

Neither life, nor death
Could separate us
From the eternal love
Of our God who saves us
Neither life, nor death
Could separate us
From the eternal love
Of our God who saves us

Just hold on to the promises
Hold on to the promises
Jesus is alive so hold tight
Hold on to the promises
Hold on to the promises
Hold on to the promises
Jesus is alive so hold tight
Hold on to the promises

Neither life, nor death
Could separate us
From the eternal love
Of our God who saves us

I've always loved this song… :D

+His Strength Is Perfect+

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength
But sometimes I wonder what he can do for me
No great success to show
No glory of my own
yet in my weakness he is there to let me know

Chorus:
His strength is perfect when our strength is gone
He'll carry us when we can't carry on
Raised in his power the weak becomes strong
His strength is perfect
His strength is perfect

We can only know that power that he holds
When we truly see how deep our weakness goes
His strength it must begin
When ours comes to an end
He hears our humble cry and proves again

Chorus x2:
His strength is perfect when our strength is gone
He'll carry us when we can't carry on
Raised in his power the weak becomes strong
His strength is perfect
His strength is perfect.

+One Thing Remains+

Higher than the mountains that I face
Stronger than the power of the grave
Constant through the trial and the change
One thing remains [x2]

Your love never fails it never gives up it never runs out on me [x3]

Because

On and on and on and on it goes
For It overwhelms and satisfies my soul
And I never ever have to be afraid
One thing remains [x2]

Your love never fails it never gives up it never runs out on me [x3]

Your love

In death and in life I'm confident and covered by the power of your great love
My debt is paid there's nothing that can separate my heart from your great love

Your love never fails it never gives up it never runs out on me [x3]

On and on and on and on it goes
For It overwhelms and satisfies my soul
And I never ever have to be afraid
One thing remains [x2]

Your love goes on [x3]

His love goes on and on

Because

On and on and on and on it goes
For It overwhelms and satisfies my soul
And I never ever have to be afraid
One thing remains [x2]

Your love goes on [x4]

"Ready Or Not"
(feat. Lecrae)

I tried to cover my shine
I've tried staying in the lines
I, I, I don't wanna hide
No, not tonight

You, you, you want me to take my light, light
Fit it in your box, right?
I want you to look me in the eye, eye, eye, eye

Ready or not
Here, here, here, here I come
I'm about to show you where the light comes from
Oh, oh, oh ready or not
Here, here I come
This is who I am
I won't hide it
I'mma take it all over the world
To the young, to the old, every boy and girl
Ready or not
Here, here I come
I'mma show the world where the love is

I'm not ever selling out love
A love out loud is what it's all about
Giving everything to see the lost get found
Yeah, it's going down

You, you, you want me to take my light, light
Fit it in your box, right?
I want you to look me in the eye, eye, eye, eye

Ready or not
Here, here, here, here I come
I'm about to show you where the light comes from
Oh, oh, ready or not
Here, here I come
This is who I am
I won't hide it
I'mma take it all over the world
To the young, to the old, every boy and girl
Ready or not
Here, here I come
I'mma show the world where the love is

[LECRAE]
I refuse to keep this buried deep inside of me
Yeah this little light of mine, it's time to let it shine a bit
'Cause there's no point in hiding it
It's everything I am
The source of all my hope
And it's the reason why I stand
And I pledge allegiance to be somebody real
There's no more holding it back
I'm showing them how I feel 'cause love is more than a word
It's a noun, and a verb, and hiding it is absurd
Ya heard

Ready or not
Here, here, here, here I come
I'm about to show you where the light comes from
Oh, oh, ready or not
Here, here I come
This is who I am
I won't hide it
I'mma take it all over the world
To the young, to the old, every boy and girl
Ready or not
Here, here I come
I'mma show the world where the love is

How Great Thou Art:

O Lord my God, When I in awesome wonder,
Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made;
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,
Thy power throughout the universe displayed.

Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art!

When through the woods, and forest glades I wander,
And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees.
When I look down, from lofty mountain grandeur
And see the brook, and feel the gentle breeze.

Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art!

And when I think, that God, His Son not sparing;
Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in;
That on the Cross, my burden gladly bearing,
He bled and died to take away my sin.

Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art!

When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation,
And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart.
Then I shall bow, in humble adoration,
And then proclaim: "My God, how great Thou art!"

Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art!
How great Thou art, How great Thou art!

He Knows My Name

I have a maker
He formed my heart,
Before even time began
My life was in his hands

He knows my name
He knows my every thought,
He sees each tear that falls
And hears me when I call

I have a father,
He calls me his own
He'll never leave me,
No matter where I go

He knows my name
He knows my every thought
He sees each tear that falls
And hears me when I call

He knows my name
He knows my every thought
He sees each tear that falls
And hears me when I call

He knows my name
He knows my every thought
He sees each tear that falls
And hears me when I call
He hears me when I call

This is probably one of my favorite songs right now. The words (and tune!) are so beautiful and comforting.
^{Written by Stuart Townend, and Keith/Kristlyn Getty.}

Vs 1:
Still, my soul, be still,
And do not fear
Though winds of change may rage tomorrow.
God is at your side;
No longer dread
The fires of unexpected sorrow.

Refrain:
God, You are my God,
And I will trust in You and not be shaken.
Lord of peace, renew
A steadfast spirit within me
To rest in You alone.

Vs 2:
Still, my soul, be still,
Do not be moved
By lesser lights and fleeting shadows.
Hold onto His ways,
With shield of faith
Against temptations flaming arrows.

Vs 3:
Still, my soul, be still,
Do not forsake
The Truth you learned in the beginning.
Wait upon the Lord,
And hope will rise
As stars appear when day is dimming.

I LOVE this song!

We sing it at church sometimes.

At The Cross (Love Ran Red), Chris Tomlin

There's a place where mercy reigns and never dies,
There's a place where streams of grace flow deep and wide.
Where all the love I've ever found,
Comes like a flood,
Comes flowing down.

At the cross
At the cross
I surrender my life.
I'm in awe of You
I'm in awe of You
Where Your love ran red
and my sin washed white.
I owe all to You
I owe all to You Jesus.

There's a place where sin and shame are powerless.
Where my heart has peace with God and forgiveness.
Where all the love I've ever found.
Comes like a flood,
Comes flowing down.

Here my hope is found
Here on holy ground
Here I bow down
Here arms open wide
Here You save my life
Here I bow down
Here I bow down

Rosie and Rachel, I love both of those songs! =)

Well, I didn't write it, someone else did. So I guess I can say I love it too. LOL 8P (Oh dear, my brain is really not firing right…)

These are all collectively my very favorite songs of this year. They all have such powerful and awesome messages (not to mention the music! - well, I like it anyways x) ), that I thought I would share some of my favorite lyrics from them. :)

It's Not Over Yet (for KING & COUNTRY)
Until the kingdom comes
Until the race is won
Don't you ever give up
We will never give up

Longer Than a Lifetime (Sanctus Real)
Even when the lights fade out
Even when we say goodbye
We have love that lasts longer than a lifetime
So here's to the times we've shared
Here's to the tears we've cried
Here's to love that lasts longer than a lifetime

Thy Will (Hillary Scott)
I know You're good, but this don't feel good right now
And I know You think things I could never think about
…
Sometimes I gotta stop
Remember that You're God and I am not, so
Thy will be done

To Live Is Christ (Sidewalk Prophets)
My great desire is to be with You
But this is the place You chose for me
This is the place You chose for me
To lift my cross and give everything
This is the time You gave to me
This is the time You gave to me
For me to live is Christ… to die is gain

Trust in You (Lauren Daigle)
When You don't move the mountains I'm needing You to move
When You don't part the waters I wish I could walk through
When You don't give the answers as I cry out to You
I will trust, I will trust, I will trust in You

What You Want (Tenth Avenue North)
The burden feels like a feather
When I let my agenda die
And I get so tired of my own dreams
When I am wired to let you lead

I've posted some of these before, but they're good enough to warrant a re-posting, don't you think? x)

Yes, (_{all except the Lauren Diagle one)} Sorry I don't like her voice. Don't ask me why cause I won't be able to say. But the words are good. Especially the For King and Country one. Will find more to post at some time…

Like this one

Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)

You hear me when I call
You are my morning song
Though darkness fills the night
It cannot hide the light
Whom shall I fear?
You crush the enemy
Underneath my feet
You are my sword and shield
Though troubles linger still
Whom shall I fear?

(Chorus)
I know Who goes before me
I know Who stands behind
The God of angel armies
Is always by my side
The One Who reigns forever
He is a friend of mine
The God of angel armies
Is always by my side

My strength is in Your name
For You alone can save
You will deliver me
Yours is the victory
Whom shall I fear?
Whom shall I fear?

(Chorus)

Nothing formed against me shall stand
You hold the whole world in Your hands
I'm holding on to Your promises
You are faithful, You are faithful
(Repeat)

(Chorus 2x)

Aw, that one's the best one of them all! xD xP We all have our own tastes though. Her voice does require a certain… taste, I guess. =P

Yeah, but everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

I listened to this song a couple days ago and wrote done all the words. It is a very good song, also.

God Will Make A Way
By: Don Moen

God will make a way
Where there seems to be no way
He works in ways we cannot see
He will make a way for me

He will be my guide
Hold me closely to His side
With love and strength for each new day
He will make a way, He will make a way

You Raise Me Up

When I am down and, oh, my soul, so weary;
When troubles come and my heart burdened be;
Then I am still and wait here in the silence,
Until you come and sit awhile with me.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up to more than I can be.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up to more than I can be.

There is no life - no life without its hunger;
Each restless heart beats so imperfectly;
But when you come and I am filled with wonder,
Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up to more than I can be.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up to more than I can be.

You raise me up to more than I can be.

I like that song, Rosie! :)

One of my favorite soloists that we used to go to church with sang this song for someone that I loved funeral, and I love to sing it when I think of him. ;(

Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
in light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise.

Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might;
thy justice like mountains high soaring above
thy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love.

To all, life thou givest, to both great and small;
in all life thou livest, the true life of all;
we blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree,
and wither and perish, but naught changeth thee.

Thou reignest in glory; thou dwellest in light;
thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight;
all laud we would render: O help us to see
'tis only the splendor of light hideth thee.

This isn't the whole song, but you'll get the idea. This is for those people who have left friends behind, or something has torn friends apart. Let us take a moment to remember the old friends that will remain friend forever. And let us make more friends in the days to come.

Packing up the dreams God planted
In the fertile soil of you
I can't believe the hopes He's granted
Means a chapter of your life is through

But we'll keep you close as always
It won't even seem you've gone
'Cause our hearts in big and small ways
Will keep the love that keeps us strong

And friends are friends forever
If the Lord's the Lord of them
And a friend will not say never
'Cause the welcome will not end
Though it's hard to let you go
In the Father's hands we know
That a lifetime's not too long
To live as friends

-Michael W. Smith

Guilty; Newsboys

When did it become breaking a rule
To say your name out loud in school
When your names the only one that sets us free
When did it become incorrect
To speak the truth about life and death
When your life gave us all eternity

Even if it gets me convicted
I’ll still be on my knees with my hands lifted

If serving you’s against the law of man
If living out my faith in you is banned
Then I’ll stand right before the jury

If saying I believe is out of line
If I’m judged cause I’m gonna give my life
To show the world the love that fills me
Then I want to be Guilty

I’ll rise up and honor you
I’ll testify to all the good you do
cause your Grace and your Mercy have overtaken me

So Even if it gets me convicted
I’ll still be on my knees with my hands lifted

If serving you’s against the law of man
If living out my faith in you is banned
Then I’ll stand right before the jury

If saying I believe is out of line
If I’m judged cause I’m gonna give my life
To show the world the love that fills me
Then I want to be Guilty

Guilty by association
Guilty of being a voice proclaiming Your ways
Your truth
Your life
I’ll pay the price to be your light.

"Long Way Home;" by Stephen Curtis Chapman.

I set out on a great adventure
The day my Father started leading me home.
He said, "There's gonna be some mountains to climb
And some valleys we're gonna go through."
But I had no way of knowing
Just how hard this journey could be,
'Cause the valleys are deeper and the mountains are steeper
Than I ever would have dreamed.

But I know we're gonna make it,
And I know we're gonna get there soon,
And I know sometimes it feels like we're going the wrong way,
But it's just a long way home.

I've got some rocks in my shoes, fears I wish I could lose
That makes the mountains so hard to climb,
And my heart gets so heavy with the weight of the world sometimes.
And there's a bag of regrets,
My should-have-beens and not-yets,
I keep on dragging around.
And I can hardly wait for the day I get to lay it all down.

Well, I know that day is coming,
I know it's gonna be here soon,
And I won't turn back
Even if the whole world says I'm going the wrong way
'Cause it's just a long way home.

When we can't take another step,
Our Father will pick us up and carry us in His arms.
And even on the best days,
He says to remember we're not home yet,
So don't get too comfortable;
'Cause really all we are is just pilgrims passing through.

Well, I know we're gonna make it,
And I know we're gonna get there soon,
So I'll keep on singing and believing what all of my songs say.
'Cause our God has made a promise,
And I know that everything He says is true,
And I know, wherever we go,
He will never leave us;
'Cause He's gonna lead us home,
Every single step of the long way home.

Keep on, we're gonna make it,
I know we're gonna make it,
We're just taking a long way home…

The people in darkness have seen a great light;
The land of the shadow of death blazes bright!
All peoples and tribes and all nations are shown
The light who came down from His glorious throne
To shine on the face of the earth

chorus: To open all eyes, cause the blinded to see, To rescue the captives and set them all free From the blackness of prison and doom and despair, To lead them to life hope and life in His care.

The people once dead have been given new breath;
The masses asleep were delivered from death.
The thirsty, the poor, and the victims of strife
Have come and now drink from the waters of life
Which flow on the face of the earth

chorus

The people once lost have been found and led home;
The shepherdless no longer straggle and roam.
The straying and wayward and hopeless now trail
The Shepherd who took on terrestrial veil
And walked on the face of the earth

chorus

Crazy; by Rosalina Cassandra III

"Standing in a market street,
proclaiming his faith.
A man named Peter stood.
Another man stopped and said,

Are you crazy?
You could get killed.
Why do you do this?
Is that man you?

The man stopped,
and looked at him,
and stood for a second,
and answered him this.

I am crazy.
I could get killed.
I do this for Jesus,
and you should, too."

Glorious Unfolding, Steven Curtis Chapman

Lay your head down tonight, take a rest from the fight
And don't try to figure it out
Just listen to what I'm whispering to your heart
'Cause I know this is not anything like you thought
The story of your life was gonna be
And it feels like the end has started closing in on you
But it's just not true
There's so much of this story that's still yet to unfold

And this is going to be a glorious unfolding
Just you wait and see, and you will be amazed
You've just got to believe the story is so far from over
So hold onto every promise God has made to us
And watch this glorious unfolding

God's plan from the start for this world and your heart
Has been to show His glory and His grace
Forever revealing the depth and the beauty of His unfailing love
And the story has only begun

And this is going to be a glorious unfolding
Just you watch and see, and you will be amazed
You've just got to believe the story is so far from over
So hold onto every promise God has made to us
And watch this glorious unfolding

We were made to run through the fields of forever
Singing songs to our Savior and King
So let us remember this life we're living
Is just the beginning of the beginning
Of this glorious unfolding

We will watch and see, and we will be amazed
If we just keep on believing the story is so far from over
And hold on to every promise God has made to us
We'll see the glorious unfolding

I especially like the first chorus of this song. :)

Heal Me
It's another good-to-see-you Sunday morning
Oh, I hardly hear the words roll off my tongue
Looking in myself for signs of something
That's long gone

Oh, I stumble through a verse that says You love me
As the voices echo my thoughts drift away
And I close my eyes ashamed I'm feelin' nothing
I pray

CHORUS
Heal me
Heal these eyes
Heal this heart
Heal my mind
Breathe Your breath of life
Heal me
Wake my soul
From this sleep
Give me back the joy
Of when I first believed
Heal me

Oh, I lose myself to one more day's indifference
When my eyes are everywhere but fixed on You
I don't have the strength to overcome this distance
But You do
You do

CHORUS

I don't wanna waste another minute
Takin' all Your love for granted
I just wanna feel Your Holy Spirit
Rushing over me

@Rachel- That song was playing on the radio while I was getting ready for church today.

Thy Will
^{Written by Hillary Scott}

I'm so confused
I know I heard you loud and clear
So, I followed through
Somehow I ended up here
I don't wanna think
I may never understand
That my broken heart is a part of your plan
When I try to pray
All I've got is hurt and these four words

Thy will be done
Thy will be done
Thy will be done

I know you're good
But this don't feel good right now
And I know you think
Of things I could never think about
It's hard to count it all joy
Distracted by the noise
Just trying to make sense
Of all your promises
Sometimes I gotta stop
Remember that you're God
And I am not
So

Thy will be done
Thy will be done
Thy will be done
Like a child on my knees all that comes to me is
Thy will be done
Thy will be done
Thy will

I know you see me
I know you hear me, Lord
Your plans are for me
Goodness you have in store
I know you hear me
I know you see me, Lord
Your plans are for me
Good news you have in store

So, thy will be done
Thy will be done
Thy will be done
Like a child on my knees all that comes to me is
Thy will be done
Thy will be done
Thy will be done
I know you see me
I know you hear me, Lord

I love those words, Rachel!

@Rachel - Hehe, that's now the third time that song (or a portion of it) has been posted here! :P It's such a good song, though, it deserves it!

Heard this awesome song and loved it!
"The Name"

Jesus, Jesus how I trust Him
How I have proven Him over and over
I will not bow my knee to any other God but You
The One I live and I die for

Emmanuel, God with us
Prince of peace, Jesus

I will not be afraid to speak Your Name
I don’t care if they drag me off in chains
No power from hell can shake my faith
I’m not afraid to speak Your Name
This body will starve these bones will break
But as long as I’ve got the lungs to breathe
I will not be afraid to speak Your name

Jesus, Jesus precious Jesus
Oh for the grace to trust Him so much more
You gave it all and I will live to give it all back to You
The One I live and I die for

emmanuel, God with us
King of kings, Jesus

I will not be afraid to speak Your Name
I don’t care if they drag me off in chains
No power from hell can shake my faith
I’m not afraid to speak Your Name
This body will starve these bones will break
But as long as I’ve got the lungs to breathe
I will not be afraid to speak Your name

I will not be afraid to speak your Name
The name of Jesus, Jesus…

I will never be ashamed
I will be bold for Christ
And bring honor to His name whether I live or die

I will not be afraid to speak Your Name
I don’t care if they drag me off in chains
No power from hell can shake my faith
I’m not afraid to speak Your Name
This body will starve these bones will break
But as long as I’ve got the lungs to breathe
I will not be afraid to speak Your name

Heres the song if anyone wants to hear it.

@Matthew: I didn't realize that! No matter, as you said, it's a great song. x)

"Hail, Sovereign Love"
Words: Jehoida Brewer, 1776
Tune: Duane Street, George Coles, 1835

Hail, sovereign love that first began,
The scheme to rescue fallen man;
Hail matchless free eternal grace,
That gave my soul a hiding place.

Against the God who rules the sky,
I fought with hand uplifted high,
Despised the mention of his grace,
Too proud to seek a hiding place.

Enwrapped in thick Egyptian night,
And fond of darkness more than light,
Madly I ran the sinful race,
Secure without a hiding place.

But thus th' eternal counsel ran,
"Almighty Love, arrest that man!"
I felt the arrows of distress,
And found I had no hiding place.

Indignant justice stood in view,
To Sinai's fiery mount I flew,
But Justice cried with frowning face,
"This mountain is no hiding place!"

Ere long a heavenly voice I heard,
And Mercy's angel form appeared.
Who led me on with gentle pace,
To Jesus Christ, my hiding place.

On Him Almighty vengeance fell,
That must have sunk a world to hell;
He bore it for a chosen race,
And thus became their hiding place.

Should storms of sevenfold vengeance roll,
And shake this earth from pole to pole;
No flaming bolt could daunt my face,
For Jesus is my hiding place.

A few more rolling suns at most,
Shall land me safe on Heaven's coast.
There I shall sing the song of grace,
To Jesus Christ, my hiding place!

Hail, sovereign love that first began,
The scheme to rescue fallen man;
Hail matchless free eternal grace,
That gave my soul a hiding place.

Is this not the song for every Christian?

This song has been running through my head for the past several days…thank you, Jesus, for your grace!

Grace
^{By: Laura Story}

Vs 1:
My heart is so proud. My mind is so unfocused.
I see the things You do through me as great things I have done.
And now You gently break me, then lovingly You take me
And hold me as my father and mold me as my maker.

Chorus:
I ask you: "How many times will you pick me up,
When I keep on letting you down?
And each time I will fall short of Your glory,
How far will forgiveness abound?"
And You answer: "My child, I love you.
And as long as you're seeking My face,
You'll walk in the power of My daily sufficient grace."

Vs: 2 At times I may grow weak and feel a bit discouraged,
Knowing that someone, somewhere could do a better job.
For who am I to serve You? I know I don't deserve You.
And that's the part that burns in my heart and keeps me hanging on.

Chorus

Vs 3:
As I walk with You, I'm learning what Your grace really means.
The price that I could never pay was paid at Calvary.
So, instead of trying to repay You, I'm learning to simply obey You
By giving up my life to you For all that You've given to me.

Chorus

I think these words are beautiful.

It is Not Death to Die
words by Henri C. Malan and Bob Kauflin

It is not death to die,
To leave this weary road,
And join the saints who dwell on high,
Who've found their home with God.
It is not death to close
The eyes long dimmed by tears,
And wake in joy before Your throne,
Delivered from our fears.

It is not death to fling
Aside this earthly dust,
And rise with strong and noble wing
To live among the just.
It is not death to hear
The key unlock the door
That sets us free from mortal years,
To praise You evermore.

Chorus:
Oh Jesus, conquering the grave,
Your precious blood has power to save.
Those who trust in You will in Your mercy find
That it is not death to die.

Ahh, that is a beautiful song.

Katrina, I love that song. :)

One of my favorite songs…

In the Eventide by Cody Curtis

In the eventide,
In the dark of night,
When our breaking hearts
Fail to see the light –
Help us then to rest,
In Your faithfulness
And the sovereignty
Of Your grace.

Chorus:
Lord, while we wait for Your return,
Grant us the strength to stand.
There is hope in Jesus Christ:
In His sacrifice, we find peace;
Shadows of this sinful life
Will fade away in glorious light.

When the hurt’s so deep
I can hardly breathe,
When Your ocean waves
All break over me –
I remember You
And Your steadfast truth;
Though the earth gives way,
You are good.

Chorus

Stars by Skillet
(Everyone jumps back in surprise as Matthew finds a Skillet song that he actually likes! I mean, REALLY likes! xP)

You spoke a word and life began
Told oceans where to start and where to end
You set in motion time and space
But still You come, and You call to me by name
But still You come, and You call to me by name

If You can hold the stars in place,
You can hold my heart the same
Whenever I fall away
Whenever I start to break
So here I am, lifting up my heart
To The One who holds the stars

The deepest depths, the darkest nights
Can't separate, can't keep me from Your sight
I get so lost, forget my way
But still You love, and You don't forget my name

If You can hold the stars in place
You can hold my heart the same
Whenever I fall away
Whenever I start to break
So here I am, lifting up my heart
If You can calm the raging sea
You can calm the storm in me
You're never too far away
You never show up too late
So here I am, lifting up my heart
To the One who holds the stars

Your love has called my name
What do I have to fear?
What do I have to fear?
Your love has called my name
What do I have to fear?
What do I have to fear?

If You can hold the stars in place
You can hold my heart the same
Whenever I fall away
Whenever I start to break
So here I am, lifting up my heart
(Lifting up my heart)
If You can calm the raging sea
You can calm the storm in me
You're never too far away
You never show up too late
So here I am, lifting up my heart
To the One who holds the stars

You're the One who holds the stars

Umm Matthew, is it weird that I was listening to that song while reading your post? :D

Haha, maybe a little, but hey, it's a great song! xD

If I hadn't of posted Thy Will a few days ago, I'd be posting it now. x) xP It's one of my favorites right now.

Come to Jesus (Untitled Hymn)

Weak and wounded sinner
Lost and left to die
O, raise your head, for love is passing by
Come to Jesus
Come to Jesus
Come to Jesus and live!

Now your burden's lifted
And carried far away
And precious blood has washed away the stain, so
Sing to Jesus
Sing to Jesus
Sing to Jesus and live!

And like a newborn baby
Don't be afraid to crawl
And remember when you walk
Sometimes we fall, so
Fall on Jesus
Fall on Jesus
Fall on Jesus and live!

Sometimes the way is lonely
And steep and filled with pain
So if your sky is dark and pours the rain, then
Cry to Jesus
Cry to Jesus
Cry to Jesus and live!

O, and when the love spills over
And music fills the night
And when you can't contain your joy inside, then
Dance for Jesus
Dance for Jesus
Dance for Jesus and live!

And with your final heartbeat
Kiss the world goodbye
Then go in peace, and laugh on Glory's side, and
Fly to Jesus
Fly to Jesus
Fly to Jesus and live!
Fly to Jesus
Fly to Jesus
Fly to Jesus and live!

@Rachel- Oh, I LOVE that song!!!

Make it an even four. It deserves it.
Thy Will
_{Written by Hillary Scott}

I'm so confused
I know I heard you loud and clear
So, I followed through
Somehow I ended up here
I don't wanna think
I may never understand
That my broken heart is a part of your plan
When I try to pray
All I've got is hurt and these four words

Thy will be done
Thy will be done
Thy will be done

I know you're good
But this don't feel good right now
And I know you think
Of things I could never think about
It's hard to count it all joy
Distracted by the noise
Just trying to make sense
Of all your promises
Sometimes I gotta stop

Remember that you're God And I am not

So

Thy will be done
Thy will be done
Thy will be done
Like a child on my knees all that comes to me is
Thy will be done
Thy will be done
Thy will

I know you see me
I know you hear me, Lord
Your plans are for me
Goodness you have in store
I know you hear me
I know you see me, Lord
Your plans are for me
Good news you have in store

So, thy will be done
Thy will be done
Thy will be done
Like a child on my knees all that comes to me is
Thy will be done
Thy will be done
Thy will be done
I know you see me
I know you hear me, Lord

Loveee that song, Rosie.

It's been growing on me. It's made it to #5 on my list.