Sunday, October 23, 2016

God I Look to You (Bethel)

Have you even been in a time of transition?  Since my last transitional place I had decided that my next transition would be a better time and yet I still find myself struggling emotionally.  I want to carry on, throw a fit, and just rant and rave but I know that is not going to make the process any quicker if anything it will slow it down.

God promises that He will never leave or forsake us.  God promises that there is absolutely nothing that can separate us from His love.  God's word declare that God is for us and not against us!!  All amazing great promises.  It also states in James that we are to count it all joy when we experience various trials because the trials build our faith and give us wisdom and other amazing God minded things (see James 1:2-8)

I love almost all of the music that comes out of Bethel church in Redding, CA.  I would say their worship team is among some of the best because their worship attempts to glorify God and help others draw closer to God through their worship.

One of their older songs, God I Look to You contains such valuable Godly truths that I felt this was the song to share with all this week.  As you get ready to start your work week know that God is with you every step of the way.  Take a few minutes each morning to just pray and declare this song because it will help you get your focus on Him and not all the chaos going on around you.

God truths;

  • He will give us His wisdom to know what to do and say in every and any situation
  • When we focus on Jesus we cannot be overwhelmed
  • God is our strength and shield.  He is our refuge in times of trouble.
  • Worship changes our focus!!!
Ps 91 TPT


When you sit enthroned under the shadow of Shaddai,
 You are hidden in the strength of God Most High.
 Here’s how I describe him:
 He’s the hope that holds me, and the Stronghold to shelter me,
 The only God for me, and my great Confidence.
 And He will rescue you from every hidden trap of the enemy,
 And He will protect you from false accusation and any deadly curse.
 His massive arms are wrapped around you, protecting you.
 You can run under his covering of majesty and hide.
 His arms of faithfulness are a shield keeping you from harm
You will never worry about an attack of demonic forces at night,
 Nor have to fear a spirit of darkness coming against you.
 Don’t fear a thing! Whether by night or by day,
 Demonic danger will not trouble you,
 Nor the powers of evil launched against you.
 For God will keep you safe and secure; they won’t lay a hand on you!
 Even in a time of disaster with thousands and thousands being killed,
 You will remain unscathed and unharmed!
 You will be a spectator as the wicked perish in judgment,
 For they will be paid back for what they have done!
 When we live our lives within the shadow
 Of the God Most High, our secret Hiding Place,
 We will always be shielded from harm!
 How then could evil prevail against us, or disease infect us?
 God sends angels with special orders
 To protect you wherever you go,
 Defending you from all harm.
 If you walk into a trap they’ll be there for you
 And keep you from stumbling!
You’ll even walk unharmed
 Among the fiercest powers of darkness,
 Trampling every one of them beneath your feet!
 For here is what the Lord has spoken to me:
 “Because you have delighted in me as my great lover,
 I will greatly protect you.
 I will set you in a high place,
 Safe and secure before my face.
 I will answer your cry for help every time you pray,
 And you will find and feel my presence
 Even in your time of pressure and trouble.
 I will be your glorious Hero and give you a feast!
 You will be satisfied with a full life
 And with all that I do for you.
 For you will enjoy The fullness of my salvation!”



God I Look to You

God I  look to You, I won’t be overwhelmed
Give me vision to see things like You do
God I look to You, You’re where my  help comes from
Give me wisdom; You know just what to do.
I will love You Lord my strength
I will love You Lord my shield
I will love You Lord my rock forever All my  
days I will  love You  God
Hallelujah our God reigns
Hallelujah our God reigns
Hallelujah our God reigns
forever all my days Hallelujah



Thursday, October 6, 2016

Your Promises (Elevation Worship)

Are you a participant or a spectator when it comes to worship?  Do you only consider worship as a service that happens on a Sunday morning during a church service?  Do you know that worship needs to be a lifestyle?  Do you know that when life's difficulties bombard you that it is worship that allows you to rise above the situation?
I love music and so many of today's songs contain wonderful reminders of God's promises.  I am very much of a lyrics person when it comes to worship songs.  I really don't want to sing about anything that does not line up with what God's word say or what God's word says about us.  That is why it breaks my  heart so much to hear songs sung in churches across america that speak to a weak minded mentality or ask for something that God's word says we already have.  I also do not care of fluff songs, songs that sound great on the radio but really do not say anything meaningful. I guess you can call me a worship song snob, not a great title I know but worship is so near and dear to my heart because it is through worship that we glorify our savior.  It is through worship that we can connect with Him, to see Him, and to hear His voice.
I love to consider the fact that in Heaven all we will do is worship Jesus (see Revelation 4:8) and during our worship we will not be distracted by various thoughts.  Our worship will be completely focused on the one we love and the one who loves us.  I wish I had that hear and I am growing in that but I can still be distracted by the clock, what needs to be done or my worship can be delayed because I cannot get my body out of bed early enough in the morning.  This past year I had a friend pass away who was a mentor to me when I was younger.  Her passing grieved me and I missed her greatly.  There were many if only moments the day I found out until the though hit me that she was with Jesus and she was worshiping Him and she was spending one on one time with Him with absolutely no distractions.  I must admit I was a bit jealous but it also helped me be thankful for the time I was able to know her here on the earth and I knew she was in an amazing place.
So because God speaks to me through music so much I would like to begin sharing with each of you some of the truths and promises various songs bring to me.  It is my hope and desire that we can go on this journey together of learning to worship Him more and draw closer to Him.  It is my desire that we can grow in our intimacy with our creator.  I do want to add I know that worship is not just singing a song, it is a heart attitude, but it is through music that we tend to express the most our worship and adoration to God.
The below song is by Elevation Worship and is calle Your Promises.  It speaks to me that when you are going through a storm in your life you don't have to focus on the storm you only have to focus on God and His promises.  He will never fail you, He will never forsake you, and there is nothing that is going to take His love away from you.  You cannot mess up greatly enough that Jesus will not still love you.
What marvelous love the Father has extended to us! Just look at it—we’re called children of God! That’s who we really are. But that’s also why the world doesn’t recognize us or take us seriously, because it has no idea who he is or what he’s up to. But friends, that’s exactly who we are: children of God. And that’s only the beginning. Who knows how we’ll end up! 1 John 3 Message Bible
Remember always You are a child of the Most High God and you are greatly loved.  God is for you!!!!
Your Promises

When the weight of the world begins to fall
On the Name of Jesus I will call
For I know my God is in control
and His purpose is unshakable
Doesn't matter what I feel
Doesn't matter what I see
My hope will always be
In Your promises to me
Now I'm casting out all fear
For Your love has set me free
My hope will always be
In Your promises to me
As I walk into the days to come
I will not forget what You have done
For you have supplied my every need
And Your presence is enough for me
Doesn't matter what I feel
Doesn't matter what I see
My hope will always be
In Your promises to me
Now I'm casting out all fear
For Your love has set me free
My hope will always be
In Your promises to me
You will always be more than enough for me
You will always be more than enough for me
Nothing's gonna stop the plans You've made
Nothing's gonna take Your love away
You will always be more than enough for me
Doesn't matter what I feel
Doesn't matter what I see
My hope will always be
In Your promises to me
Now I'm casting out all fear
For Your love has set me free
My hope will always be
In Your promises to me