TELL YOUR HEART TO BEAT AGAIN

Matthew 5:3-6New International Version (NIV)

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
    for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
    for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
    for they will be filled.

"Tell Your Heart To Beat Again"

You're shattered
Like you've never been before
The life you knew
In a thousand pieces on the floor
And words fall short in times like these
When this world drives you to your knees
You think you're never gonna get back
To the you that used to be

Tell your heart to beat again
Close your eyes and breathe it in
Let the shadows fall away
Step into the light of grace
Yesterday's a closing door
You don't live there anymore
Say goodbye to where you've been
And tell your heart to beat again

Beginning
Just let that word wash over you
It's alright now
Love's healing hands have pulled you through
So get back up, take step one
Leave the darkness, feel the sun
Cause your story's far from over
And your journey's just begun

Tell your heart to beat again
Close your eyes and breathe it in
Let the shadows fall away
Step into the light of grace
Yesterday's a closing door
You don't live there anymore
Say goodbye to where you've been
And tell your heart to beat again

Let every heartbreak
And every scar
Be a picture that reminds you
Who has carried you this far
'Cause love sees farther than you ever could
In this moment heaven's working
Everything for your good

Tell your heart to beat again
Close your eyes and breathe it in
Let the shadows fall away
Step into the light of grace
Yesterday's a closing door
You don't live there anymore
Say goodbye to where you've been
And tell your heart to beat again
Your heart to beat again
Beat again

Oh, so tell your heart to beat again

https://youtu.be/F77v41jbOYs

MORE THAN AMAZING, Lincoln Brewster

You're the one who walked on water
And you calmed the raging seas
You command the highest mountains
To fall upon their knees

You're the one who welcomed sinners
And you opened blinded eyes
You restored the brokenhearted
And you brought the dead to life

Forgetting all our sins
You remember all your promises

You are amazing
More than amazing
Forever our god
You're more than enough
You are amazing

With authority you've spoken
And you've set the captive free
You're the king who came to serve
You're the God who washed our feet

You're the one who took our burdens
And you bled upon the cross
In your kindness and your mercy
You became the way for us
 

Forgetting all our sins
You remember all your promises

You are amazing
More than amazing
Forever our god
You're more than enough

You are amazing
More than amazing
Forever our god
You're more than enough

Oh how marvelous
Oh how wonderful
Oh how glorious
You are amazing
Oh how marvelous
Oh how wonderful
Oh how glorious You are

Whoa!!! (guitar solo)

Oh how marvelous(marvelous)
Oh how wonderful(wonderful)
Oh how glorious (Glorious)
You are amazing (you're amazing)
Oh how marvelous
Oh how wonderful
Oh how glorious You are!

http://youtu.be/DHtLlEBsrIw

You Are Loved!

You're Loved!

More than you know.

More than you see.

Deeper than you’ve dared to dream.

All you fear might hold you back

has been wiped away,

Forgiven,

covered by Grace.

Our Holy God who created you,

knows you, 

calls you His own,

looks at you with love

and says, “You are mine forever.”

Your heart has a home

and it’s not a place but

Jesus Christ.

He Will Never Let You Go!

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:38-39

poem by Roy Lessin, no copyright infringement intended

CARRYING OUR PAST WITH US

Are we carrying our past with us and allowing it to weigh us down and rob us of the Joy of the Lord and the Peace He can give us?

The array of Past issues people often carry:

Broken Relationships

Failures

Regrets

Fears

Failed Marriages

Bad Habits-gambling, substance abuse, porno, etc.

Lost Hopes and Dreams

Abuses-sexual, physical and/or emotional abuses

Unforgiveness and Bitterness

Do we know how to live without carrying our past and burdens?

Have we grown use to and comfortable carrying our past and burdens?

The story of Moses leading the Israelites out of the bondage of slavery under the Egyptians, is a perfect biblical example of a people severing themselves from the past.

Expect a Surprising way that God will help us sever from our past and burdens.

The Israelites became fearful and questioned Moses and were willing to go back as slaves to the Egyptians rather than die in the desert. The Israelites did not trust in God.

“As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up, and there were the Egyptians, marching after them. They were terrified and cried out to the Lord. They said to Moses, “Was it because there were no graves in Egypt that you brought us to the desert to die? What have you done to us bringing us out of Egypt? Didn’t we say to you in Egypt, ‘Leave us alone; let us serve the Egyptians? It would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the desert!” Exodus 14:10-12

This is an example of the past being “what we know.” Feeling more comfortable with the known , even if there is bondage and suffering in the known. The unknown may seem daunting and make us insecure. We may hold onto the past rather than trust God. We have to give our past and baggage to God. Satan wants to overload us with the problems and anxieties of this world. Satan wants us to be bound to our past.

God can and will make a way when there seems to be no way. Our Lord knows the way through the wilderness. We may not like or understand the way, but if we always keep our hand in the hand of Jesus, He will deliver us and give us a peace that passes all understanding. The Lord will fight for you—just seek His face always and trust Him.

“Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:13-14

“Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.” Psalm 55:22

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30

I LOOK UP

God is Enough. God is forever faithful. God is my refuge and comfort. My human mind and emotions are often weak, but God rescues me just when life seems the toughest.
Found the following today and it has spoken and resonated within my soul all day. It gave me a spiritual reality check and gives me great comfort.
May this Bless and inspire those who read it.
God is Enough!!!

I LOOK UP

I looked down and I found
that everything looked bad,
I looked back and I saw
so many things that were sad.
I looked up and I could feel
the sun shine on my face,
I felt love, and I felt peace,
and Gods Heavenly grace.
I realized everyday what I needed to do,
No matter what I was doing,
or what I was going through.
If I looked down I missed the hope,
and the strength for the day,
If I looked back I’d dwell on things,
I could not change anyway.
But looking up I would find everything that I need,
I’d have a reason to keep trying,
knowing with God I could succeed.
Everyday as I pray I ask God for His will,
Knowing He takes care of me,
and no matter what He loves me still.

And when I’m down, and feeling like
there is no hope around,
I look up and I realize,
where true hope is found.
When I look back and I worry about,
what has already been done,
I look up and I see the battles over,
and my Father has won.
Yes looking up my soul is filled
with Gods peace, and Gods love,
My life is blessed everyday,
because of my Father above.

Author Unknown.

"Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith..."Hebrews 12:2

IS CHRIST YOUR ALL???

What can we Do For Christ???
Have we died to self? Does absolutely ALL of me belong to Christ?
Do we live a life that is separate and different from the world? Are we pursuing Holiness in our life through the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit?
Are our thoughts, actions and reactions to all in life reflective of the Holy Spirit and a changed person within?

This is a writing from another blog site. It is powerful and important to read, reflect on and allow the Holy Spirit to change or strengthen our life path here on earth.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2012
HIS - ABSOLUTELY!
It's easy to miss, Philippians 1:1-'slaves of Jesus Christ' (doulos-Greek word). Not a servant, but a slave. Paul & Timothy belong to Jesus Christ-they are His property. Their will has been swallowed up in the will of Christ, their heart is saturated with the life of Another, their desire is single, undisputed-to please their Master, do His will, bring glory to His name. Wesley captures this spirit in his covenant service, "Put me to what you will, rank me with who you will...". Oswald Chambers says, "Be absolutely His!". Whether in what some would say is a big way, or in a simple way, those used of Christ, those who break the darkness with His light, who overwhelm the harshness & hatred of this world with love, who diffuse compassion in a selfish, uncaring world, those who do so are 'slaves of Christ.' These are the holy ones of God. These are His-bought with a price they glorify God with their bodies. Their lives speak of One greater who has invaded them with holy grace. Those who are filled with the Holy Spirit so that they are HIS! Their sacred journey is the road less traveled, the narrow path that leads to life, they are following in the footsteps of Jesus. The world does not understand, but it doesn't matter: grace produces a life beyond explanation. They are focused on the 'least of these.' Their reward is in the Master's affirmation, 'well done good & faithful servant'. They neither strive for recognition nor glory, Christ is their all. When all else in life is forgotten, they want to remember, I'm His & His forever!
Posted by pj at 7:22 AM

Written by: Pastor John Donnerberg

ARE YOU READY?

And when the time is right, 
The King of Kings will return.

Are we ready? What are the motives and intent of our heart and soul? What is the depth of our relationship with Christ? Do we Hunger and Thirst after Righteousness and to know more of Christ and our Heavenly Father? Do we spend time in God's Holy Word? Do we pray only to ask for things or help? Or do we pray to have fellowship with God, to Praise God and to Worship, Honor and Thank Him for the Sacrificial Blood of Christ His son for the sin of all?
Ready for the return of Jesus????

When the time was right,
   the sea parted,
   the walls fell down,
   the lions went hungry,
   the sun stood still,
   the Star appeared,
   the waves were calmed,
   the stone was rolled away,
   the Lord ascended...
And when the time is right
the King of Kings will return.

God is never early and He's never late--
He's always right on time and His plans for you are good.
from Roy Lessin, no copyright infringement intended.

The Promise, by Michael W. Smith

THE PROMISE

                                                                 by Michael W. Smith

Fear not

Oh, Israel

For there is peace

Still to come

A word to break

The silence

A promise

Set to bloom

The promise

To redeem us

One to free us

Break this silence

In the violence

In our hearts

Emmanuel is sure

To find us soon

The mighty rule

To Jesse's Star of truth

And bring us

Unto glory

Tell His story

Heal the broken

And restore Thee to His name

The star

Will guide us

To the humble place

Where Christ

The King

Reveals His earthly face

And we

Will see Emmanuel

God is with us

God is for us

God is in us

We will see

We're Singing Hallelujah

We're Singing Hallelujah

Emmanuel

Our God is with us

We'reSinging Hallelujah

We're Singing Hallelujah

Emmanuel

Our God is with us

We're Singing Hallelujah

We're Singing Hallelujah

Emmanuel

Our God is with us

We're Singing Hallelujah

All Glory and Honor To God Who Loves Mankind So Immensely!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Vl7Fpo-hhY

THE BIRTHDAY OF A KING

THE BIRTHDAY OF A KING

In the little village of Bethlehem

There lay a child one day

And the sky was bright

With a holy light

O'er the place where Jesus lay.

Alleluia

O how the angels sang!

Alleluia

How it rang!

And the sky was bright

With a holy light

'Twas the birthday of a King.

Humble birthplace

But

O

How much God gave to us that day!

From the manger bed what a path has led,

WHAT A PERFECT HOLY WAY!

Alleluia

O how the angels sang!

Alleluia

How it rang!

And the sky was bright

With a Holy light

'Twas the birthday of a King

Beautifully done by The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, Carol Cymbala

Praise God For His Love!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJFzTBqbOQc

GO FORTH IN JESUS NAME

People of God arise and Go Forth in Jesus Name.

This song has great truth.

Thank you God for Your Might

Your light

And for a Faithful Jesus who

Never Changes.

Go Forth
By Carol Cymbala

So many live in darkness
With eyes that cannot see
Bound by chains of sin and shame
How they long to be set free

Searching for love and purpose
In a world that offers none
They need to hear of God’s great love
Through Jesus Christ his son

Chorus:
Go Forth in Jesus Name
Go Forth His word to proclaim
We are commissioned
To show man the way
Go forth in Jesus name
By his spirit in the power of His might
We will conquer the darkness
With His holiest light
Jesus is faithful
And He’ll never change

Go forth in Jesus name

Go forth(X3)
Go Forth in Jesus name

Chorus

THE LOVE GOD GIVES

THE LOVE GOD GIVES
God Almighty, creator and omnipotent one…
Perfect and Holy love for His creation.
God leaving His Heavenly Home
To become The Blood Sacrifice
For the sin of all mankind.
God humbly came as a babe in a manger,
His desire ….
To Be Emmanuel, God With Us
God For Us, and
God In Us.
Jesus….
Teacher, Healer but most important
Holy and ever obedient
To bring God all Glory, Honor and Praise.
Jesus, a humble servant.
A peaceful and compassionate
Example for all.
The unconditional, sacrificial Blood gift
Of forgiveness…
Restoring man’s bond with God.
Love for us so immense,
It is hard to fathom.
Can we give Him our all?
He gives a love beyond words.
The intent and motive of our heart.
Hunger and thirst for more of God…
An intimate relationship.
The one we obey,
The one we learn from,
The one we trust,
The one who guides our life,
The one who comforts us,
God, the one who loves us so much.

All Thanks and Praise Go to You

Our Holy God.

ONE MORE TIME

How I need to learn, discern and live this song always. God help me.

ONE MORE TIME

by Michael W Smith

There always seems to be a door that you can’t open…
To be a mountain you can’t climb…
But you keep on reaching
You just keep on reaching

When your destiny is out there in the distance…
But the road ahead is a mine field in disguise….
And you keep on moving
You just keep on moving
You will make it through this
Just give it time
You got to give it time.

This is what you’re made for…
Standing in the downpour
Knowing that the sun will shine.
Forget what lies behind you
Heaven walks beside you
You’ve got to give it one more try

One more time….

You just keep on reaching
You just keep on, you keep on moving

When the shadows fall on everything your dreaming…
When the promises turn out to be a lie…
You just keep believing, yeah
You just keep believing.

Oh, don’t stop your dreaming

It’s going to be all right
It’s going to be all right

This is what you’re made for…
Standing in the downpour
Knowing that the sun will shine.
Forget what lies behind you
Heaven walks beside you
You’ve got to give it one more try

One more time….

It’s going to be all right
One more time

You’ve got to keep on reaching
Keep believing, yeah
It’s going to be all right.

"It is mine to avenge; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; their day of disaster is near and their doom rushes upon them." Deuteronomy 32,v35."

Do not say, "I'll pay you back for this wrong!" Wait for the Lord, and He will deliver you." Proverbs 20,v22.

"Because the Philistines acted in vengeance and took revenge with malice in their hearts, and with ancient hostility sought to destroy Judah, therefore this is what the Sovereign Lord says: I am about to stretch out my hand against the Philistines...I will carry out great vengeance on them and punish them in my wrath. Then they will know that I am the Lord, when I take vengeance on them." Ezekiel 25,v15-17.

"THE LORD WILL FIGHT FOR YOU; YOU NEED ONLY TO BE STILL." Exodus 14,v14.

"Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord. Leviticus 19,v18."Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friend, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay, says the Lord. On the contrary: If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he thirsty, give him something to drink In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head."Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12,v17-21.

"Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else.Avoid every kind of evil." 1Thessalonians 5,v15&22

"Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a Blessing. Even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. In your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. and respect 1Peter 3,v9&14-15."Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else.Avoid every kind of evil." 1Thessalonians 5,v15&22.

"But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. Matthew 5,v44.

"At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other...Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved." Matthew 24,v10&12.

THE HEAVEN’S ARE CALLING

by Sacred Warrior

Behold Jesus said that the road that leads to destruction is broad

And the gate to eternal life is narrow

And satan seeks to destroy this world

And many do follow him mocking and scorning the name of Jesus

But it is written Vengeance is mine thus sayeth the Lord of hosts

As the voices of the heavens are calling

Our God is calling for the time

He comes is near

When He will rule throughout the land

Then the confusion in your head will soon be clear

As the voices of the heavens are calling

Ohh the heavens are calling

Ohh so give glory to the King

Everyone shall see Him open up the clouds

Even those who pierced His name

Then all the people of the earth shall mourn

Because they'll see that

He is the One

Ohh the heavens are calling

Ohh so give glory to the King

Won't you join us all you people

Behold He's coming from above

Father's wrath upon His hands

All the kings shall bow and all authority shall fall

For it is said that your worldly possessions shall fade away

But in His kingdom what you'll have is here to stay

See the lights shine on the shadows of the world

Seven scrolls of wrath are poured upon this land forevermore

Our God is calling for the time

He comes is near

When He will rule throughout the land

Then all the people of the earth shall mourn

Because they'll see that

He is the One

Ohh the heavens are calling

Ohh so give glory to the King
I have called you by name; You Are Mine. Isaiah 43-1

This song is really speaking to my life.

BEAUTIFUL HISTORY

by Plumb

I have made mistakes

And I have been afraid

I have felt alone

Then you called my name

Things were crashing loudly

Happening all around me

But your still small voice

Was all that I could hear

"I am here

I'm holding you

You'll make it through this

I am here

I am here"

Whenever you run away

Whenever you lose your faith

It's just another shake of

The pen on the page

A lonely ray of hope

Is all that you need

To see

A beautiful history

But your still small voice

Is whispering

I toss and turn and scream

I try to do everything

With two feet on the ground

I just keep falling down again

I feel so far from home

Completely all alone

And then I hear you say

"I am here

I'm holding you

You'll make it through this

I am here

I am here"

Thank You Jesus! Praise Your Holy Name Forever!

Taking time to stop our business...

Turning off the worldly distractions...

Quieting our mind and soul...

Approaching the throne of Heaven

With reverence...

Giving our All to God our creator.

Oh.......

To Worship Our Heavenly Father.

Recently had a precious friend give me a CD of worship. It speaks so deeply to my soul. This song means so much to me. Oh, to escape to the arms of my Heavenly Father. There is nothing like a Holy Hug from God.

ALL OF ME
by Christ for the Nations(Perfect Love, album)

When I'm captured by Your gaze;
The whole world fades away.
Then the troubles I once knew
Dissipate in Your embrace;
When your beauty I behold-
In my heart, one thing I know
Earthly things are held and dross.

Just to know You even more.

So let me pour my love on You
Like a fragrance from my heart.
Feel Your love surround me
As You wrap me in Your arms.
Take me to Your chambers,
Where Your beauty's all I see;
The place where nothing matters
But to give You all of me.

Why? Fairness? God give me strength

Life is so very heavy now.

Holding onto hope,

God won't allow more than I can bear.

Will the question of "why" ever stop for me?

My emotions feel the unfairness of a

A young woman with cancer,

Suffering and barely hanging onto Life.

She is a beautiful person!

She tries so hard to be positive, always.

Why and for what purpose will this serve?

God, give me peace in this.

Give me strength to be light;

For your message and words

To flow out of my mouth.

May my words be a comfort

To the weak, suffering or lost one.

God use me as your vessel.

Help me have a joyful countenance.

May all Glory and Honor come

To You, Most Holy Father

Are We Seeking the Lost Lamb

Are we being light amidst the darkness of this world?

Are others drawn to Christ by the Christ they see in our life?

Are our actions and reactions Christlike?

Are we truly seeking the lost, not wanting anyone to perish?

"Do you understand what I have done for you?" he asked them. "You call me 'Teacher' and 'Lord,' and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now tha I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. I tell you the truth, no servant is greather than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them." John13:12-17

Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. Colossians3:2-3

But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2Peter 3:8-9

Be merciful to those who doubt; snatch others from the fire and save them; to others show mercy, mixed with fear-hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh. Jude 1:22-23

"Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep. I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent." Luke 15:6-7

How Awesome God Is

The variations of our spiritual life.
Wanting growth, fighting stagnation;
Wanting Holiness, fighting temptation;
Wars of the spiritual kind...
For our very souls.
Oh what turmoil and strife
Can try to consume and discourage
Our spiritual life.

God is patient,
He is unchanging and
Faithful to carry us
When we feel unsure.
He is our strength
Our rock and fortress,
The Redeemer of our souls.
He is an awesome God
Of love and forgiveness.
The Holy shed BloodOf Jesus
Saves my life.

He lifts my head,
When sadness and sorrow
I am feeling.
His love fills my soul
With spiritual gladness and joy.
Oh, God of all Comfort
And Holy Wisdom;
Instill in me today
The Hunger and Thirst,
The Yearning for
Your Holy
And Powerful Way.

"And a highway will be there; it will be called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not journey on it; it will be for those who walk in that Way; wicked fools will not go about on it. No lion will be there; they will not be found there.But only the redeemed will walk there, and the ransomed of the Lord will return. They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads.Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away." Isaiah 35:8-10.

God's Eternal Love

Love the lyrics of this song. Praise and Thanks to God for His eternal love for His creation.

To Ever live Without Me

by Jody MacBrayer

The choices, even though you knew the lines

You'd have to cross for me

You made them anyway

Voices, as you knelt there in the garden

'Neath the olive tree

You heard me call your name

I cannot pretend to understand it all

But heaven knew the reason you were there

Chorus

It was all about a man

It was all about a cross

It was all about the blood that was shed

So I would not be lost

It was all about the love

That was bigger than a life

It was all about a freedom that was given

Through your sacrifice

'Cause you would rather die

Than to ever live without me

Helpless, that's humanity without your saving grace

So misled

Selfless, you could have called ten thousand angels

Down to take your place

But you took mine instead

I cannot pretend to understand it all

But heaven knew the reason you were there

Chorus

A greater love has no one than this

That he will lay his life down for his friends

Chorus

It was all about a man

It was all about a cross

It was all about the blood that was shed

So I would not be lost

It was all about the love

That was bigger than a life

It was all about a freedom that was given

Through your sacrifice

'Cause you would rather die

Than to ever live without me

PEACE, AWE AND WORSHIP

Peace to my soul

through the worship and fellowship

with my Heavenly Father,

who has called me by name....

I am His servant.

Simplicity, Solitude, Silence and Surrender.

The Awesomeness and Beauty,

God has created.....

Here worldliness and distractions

go away.

Praise and All Glory,

to God for His son"s

Shed Blood....

Holy Father restore, revive and refresh

the Holy Spirit residing within me.

Strengthen my faith and my witness,

that all may be drawn to you.

Fulfill your Holy purposes

through this willing servant.

Love Your Lord, Thanks and

Praise

To your Holy Name Forever.