17: time in between

Time in Between
by: Francesca Battestelli

You were there when your Father said
Let there be light
You obeyed when He whispered
Son, You have to leave tonight
To spend nine months in a mothers womb
Three days in a borrowed tomb

(Chorus One)
But it’s the time in between
That brings me to my knees
Knowing you came for me
And all that I can't be
I'm amazed, so amazed
And I thank You for the time in between

Don't take much for this crazy world
To rob me of my peace
And the enemy of my soul
Says You’re holding out on me
So I stand here lifting empty hands
For you to fill me up again

(Chorus Two)
But it’s the time in between
That I fall down to my knees
Waiting on what You'll bring
And the things that I can't see
I know my song’s incomplete
Still I'll sing in the time in between

So many ways
Your love has saved the day
And I'm grateful for them all

(Chorus 3)
But it’s the time in between
The middle of two thieves
That says everything
It’s the reason I believe
I'm amazed, so amazed
And I thank you for the time in between
Oh Lord, I thank you for the time in between 

17: winter snow

So it's been a little while... but I heard this song tonight and HAD to share it :) It reminds me that God can meet us where we are, no matter where that might be. He can speak to us through creation (Psalm 19), like the winter snow! We have a remarkable God, don't we? Enjoy! (and hopefully I'll remember to blog tomorrow ;))

16: in Your arms

In Your Arms

by: Meredith Andrews

15: C.S. Lewis Song

How come I've never heard this song before? I love Brooke Fraser! Very powerful.

C.S. Lewis Song

by: Brooke Fraser

If I find in myself desires nothing in this world can satisfy,
I can only conclude that I was not made for here
If the flesh that I fight is at best only light and momentary,
then of course I'll feel nude when to where I'm destined I'm compared

[CHORUS:]
Speak to me in the light of the dawn
Mercy comes with the morning
I will sigh and with all creation groan as I wait for hope to come for me

Am I lost or just less found? On the straight or on the roundabout of the wrong way?
is this a soul that stirs in me, is it breaking free, wanting to come alive?
Cos my comfort would prefer for me to be numb
And avoid the impending birth of who I was born to become

[CHORUS]

[BRIDGE:]
For we, we are not long here
Our time is but a breath, so we better breathe it
And I, I was made to live, I was made to love, I was made to know you
Hope is coming for me
Hope, He's coming 

14: I refuse!

I Refuse

by: Josh Wilson

I don't want to live like I don't care. I don't want to say another empty prayer. I REFUSE to sit around and wait for someone else to do what God's called me to do myself. I choose to refuse. Amazing song! Make this your life's mission. Start caring and stop sitting around.

13: i'm restless

Great song! :)

12: Happy Valentine's Day!

Ok I thought this song was perfect for Valentine's Day! :) I've been reading all of these girls status' and I'm sorry to say... they're lame!!! You gals don't need someone special to make your day complete. The only thing that will ever complete you is your Heavenly Father. The One that knows you best. He sends you flowers every spring. He loves you more than words can express. He sent His own innocent Son to die for you. I think that says it all. 


But just remember HIS precious and everlasting love today. Don't remember all the ooey-gooey, roses, chocolates, and muahs. That's not doing anything but hurting you and your Creator.


So read these lyrics... Ask yourself, "Do I think about my Savior all the time? Can I say I love Him more than words can describe? Is He my 'first love'?" I don't think I can. My mind tends to wander. I wish I could say He's always on my mind. I'm determined to fall deeper in love with the One who already loves me with an everlasting love.

Hold Me
by: Jamie Grace 
(new artist; founded by Toby Mac)

I've had a long day I just wanna relax
Don't have time for my friends, no time to chit-chat
Problems at my job, wonderin' what to do
I know I should be working but I'm thinking of You and
Just when I feel this crazy world is gonna bring me down
That's when Your smile comes around


Oo, I love the way You hold me, by my side You'll always be
You take each and everyday, make it special in some way
I love the way you hold me, in Your arms I'll always be
You take each and everyday, make it special in some way
I love You more than the words in my brain can express
I can't imagine even loving You less
Lord, I love the way You hold me
Whoa whoa
Oh whoa, I love the way You hold me
Whoa whoa


Well Ya, took my day and You flipped it around
Calmed the title wave and put my feet on the ground
Forever in my heart, always on my mind
It's crazy how I think about You all of the time
And just when I think I'm bout to figure You out
You make me wanna sing and shout


Oo, I love the way You hold me, by my side You'll always be
You take each and everyday, make it special in some way
I love the way You hold me, in Your arms i'll always be
You take each and everyday, make it special in some way
I love You more than the words in my brain can express
I can't imagine even loving You less
Lord, I love the way You hold me
Whoa whoa
Oh whoa, I love the way You hold me
Whoa whoa


I'm so grateful and thankful for all You've done
Wish I could tell You in a short story or poem
But, all I have is my voice and this guitar
And You have my heart


Oo, I love the way You hold me, by my side You'll always be
You take each and everyday, make it special in some way
Oh, I love the way You hold me, in Your arms i'll always be
You take each and everyday...
Oo, I love the way You hold me, by my side You'll always be
You make each and everyday, oh so special
Oh, I love the way You hold me, in Your arms I'll always be
You take each and everyday, make it special in some way
I love You more than the words in my brain can express
I can't imagine even loving You less
Lord, I love the way You hold me
Whoa whoa
Oh whoa, I love the way You hold me
Whoa whoa
Oh, I love

11: little is much

I had never heard this song (or band) until today. I really really like them.

Little is Much

by: Downhere

What is the measure of a life well lived
If all I can offer seems too small to give
This is a song for the weaker, the poorer
And so-called failures

Little is much when God's in it
And no one can fathom the plans He holds
Little is much when God's in it
He changes the world with the seeds we sow
Little is much, little is much

Who feels tired and under-qualified
Who feels deserted, and hung out to dry
This is a song for the broken, the beat-up
And so-called losers

Consider a Kingdom in the smallest seed
Consider that giants fall to stones and slings
Consider a child in a manger
Consider the story isn't over
What can be done with what you still have

I think we've all felt like a complete failure at one time or another... realizing were never going to meet God's standard of perfection. Never good enough. Never going to achieve something as big as that other guy did. But is that right type of attitude we should have? No way josé! We're limiting God. No one knows what He has in store, but that "little thing" we do or act upon, He could turn into something great!

I want to be the type of person that's FULL of humility, perseverance, and random acts of kindness... knowing that all I have to worry about is pleasing my Heavenly Father. Because He could take those little things and change the world :) So no more feeling like a loser. Consider His Kingdom. Consider your own daily life. Consider the limitations you set on the Creator of the universe.

10: over now

Over Now (click <-- to listen)
by: Needtobreathe

Lift your eyes girl,
I know you're broken,
Left from the same war,
That you never knew.
Your way is just to fall just like before you.
But the way isn't to long,
You're almost there.
There's a feeling that you won't make.

All you have in store.
This time is just a season,
You deserve much more.

Lift up your head,
Look out the window,
‘Cause it's almost over now,
Take back the time that your fear has stolen.
‘Cause it's almost over now.

Don't let it get you caught in that tunnel,
The end is always a few steps away,
There's a feeling of resistance,
You can't seem to fight.
This time is just a season,
You can make it right.

Your eyes are open,
Your heart clean,
But you're lookin',
To be free.

Lift up your head,
Look out the window,
‘Cause it's almost over now,
Take back the time that your fear has stolen.
‘Cause it's almost over now.

9: maybe

8: fame

Fame

by: Rush of Fools

I have tried to follow, I have tried to lead
I have failed at everything
I have been the culprit to my selfish needs, made everything but You my King

I couldn't be any less worthy  

To spend one day much less forever with You

[Chorus 1:]
I lift my hands just as I am, I'm letting go of false control
I lift my voice, I have no choice
My life is Yours, use me for Your fame, Your fame

I have not seen heaven, I haven't seen Your face
But I've seen Your Spirit move
And Jesus it's amazing the evidence of grace standing all around this room

I'm merely a product of mercy
The target and victim of Your perfect love

[Chorus 2:]
I lift my hands just as I am, I'm letting go of false control
I lift my voice, I have no choice
My life is Yours, use me for Your fame, spreading like a flame

Let every breath proclaim glory to Your name
You can't be contained and I'll never be the same

7: trust in the simple truth

I'm learning what it means to truly TRUST the Lord and this song was a good reminder to me today :)

You 
By: Britt Nicole
I've been looking for love in another's eyes
Searching for water, but I come up dry
Thought that I could find
Happiness in the world's applause
Peace of mind in a worthy cause
Take me back, take me back
Go to trust in the simple truth
Got to trust all I really need is
[CHORUS]
You
I'm coming back to
You
The only thing I know worth living for
Will You take this heart and make it more like
You
I give it back to You
It's obvious no one could love me more
I'm Yours
I'm coming back, yeah
I'm coming, coming back

To joy that speaks to my deepest need
To arms never far out of reach
Yeah, how Your love it
Calls to me when I lose my way
Holds me close when I feel afraid
Take me back, take me back
Got to trust that I'm safe and sound
Got to trust that it all comes down to

[CHORUS]

So no more getting caught in the middle
No more waiting for what is unsure
Back to Your love so true and so simple
Don't understate it or complicate it
It's so simple, yeah, it's so simple

It's You
I'm coming back to
You
The only thing I know worth living for
Will You take this heart and make it more like
You
I give it back to You
It's obvious no one could love me more
I'm Yours
I'm coming, coming back
You
I'm coming back to
You
The only thing I know worth living for
Will You take this heart and make it more like
You
I give it back to You
It's obvious no one could love me more
I'm Yours
I'm coming, coming back

You, coming back to You, You coming back
You, coming back to You, You coming back
You, coming back to You, You coming back
You, coming back to You, You coming back

I'm Yours, I'm Yours, yeah, yeah
I'm Yours, I'm Yours, yeah, yeah

6: grace

Grace is my favorite word. My favorite name. My favorite song. I love that it has so many meanings. I love that it fits into so many areas of my life.

From 3 years old, when I first started Ice Skating, I remember having to be graceful on my feet. I remember when I was 8 and memorizing the verse, "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and not of yourselves, but the gift of God." It was then I accepted Jesus into my heart :) At 14, I fell in love with Addison Road and their song, "Grace." It's been probably my top-5 favorite since. When I was 16, I knew that I wanted to name my first daughter Grace. At 18, I got hooked on Todd Agnew and his song, "Grace like Rain." Shortly after, I visited my first tatoo parlor ;) and walked out with a design of my own on my foot (one of the pictures at the top of my blog). I wanted something to remind me of God's precious gift of grace everyday for the rest of my life.


Grace by Addison Road:

The small town I grew up in doesn't look the same,
Things are always changing in this ever-changing world
Some things for the better,
Some things it's hard to say
But when I look into this mirror,
I think of all it's brought me to this day
Sometimes it's hard to bear
I know this life is leading me somewhere

Grace... will get me there
Grace... will keep me there
The only thing that has me standing here is grace


The house I was raised in still looks the same
The room I used to dream in would someday change the world
Some things I've done better
Some things it's hard to say
When I look in this ol' mirror remember all my yesterdays
When I say my prayers,
All of my some days will lead me to somewhere


I can't find this song on youtube... I just have it in my iTunes library. I posted it on my Facebook, so check there. Maybe it'll work? But anyways, the lyrics are great and it lets you in on a little piece of my life.