Light (:
Whenever I feel too tired to think, or know that the darkness is making its deep impact on me, I switch on my iPod and go to the "Christian" playlist section. It's there that God speaks, through random (though I know He selects them!) songs that together weave a wonderful picture of the message He amalgamated for me at this time... shall just share it with you. Hope it uplifts your heart too!
His love letter to His object of affection, Jean, this 12th morning of April, 2008:
In My Weakness (Soundforth Singers)
When living life for Jesus Christ
Becomes too hard a task
When obedience means sacrifice
That seems too much to ask
That's when I learn that my own strength
Isn't really strength at all
And I find rest in humbleness
When I surrender all...
In my weakness, He is strong
In my need, He leads me on.
When I come to the end of all I am...
And I place my trust in Him
That's when His strength begins...
In my weakness.
When failures in my human strength
Have weakened all my pride
And ruined hopes in fallen dreams
Have crumbled me inside
It's then by grace I finally see
The strength of Jesus Christ
His victory is real in me when weakness fills my life....
He will come and save you
Say to those who are fearful-hearted
Do not be afraid
The Lord your God is strong with His mighty arms
When you call on His name
He will come and save...
Say to those who are broken-hearted
Do not lose your faith
The Lord your God is strong with His loving arms
When you call on His name
He will come and save...
From Everlasting to Everlasting (Soundforth Singers)
As the Father has compassion on His children
So the Lord has compassion on His own
For He knows we are dust,
Our lives are just like the flower
Whose earthly days are few
The Lord is gracious and merciful
Slow to anger and abounding in love
And as high as the heavns are above the earth
So great is His love for you
From everlasting to everlasting
Is the lovingkindness of my Lord
...
Press Toward the Mark (The Wilds)
He who began this great work in you
Will nurture and lead as He said He would do
you have humbled himself to His word and His truth
you've been willing to change, now what will you do?
Press toward the mark, strain toward the goal
Press onward and forward, both body and soul
For the heavenly prize, for the look in His eyes
For the crown that will not fade away
Forget things behind, reach farther ahead
Oh follow the Saviour's example instead
Count all gain as but loss, and all loss as but gain
To know Him our glory our all...
You are the One I love (Don Moen)
Nobody else could've changed my heart
Nobody else could've saved me
Picked up the pieces when I fell apart
I'm so glad you unchained me
Cos You are the One that I love
Light of the world, sent from above
Sing Hallelujah, shout to the Lord!
You are the One, You are the One I love...
Before the throne of God above
Before the throne of God above
I have a strong and perfect plea
A great High Priest whose name is "Love"
Who ever lives and pleads for me.
My name is graven on His hands
My name is written on His heart
I know that while in heav'n He stands
No tongue can bid me thence depart.
When Satan tempts me to despair
And tells me of the guilt within
Upward I look and see Him there
Who made an end to all my sin!
Because the sinless Saviour died,
My sinful soul is counted free.
For God the Just is satisfied
To look on Him and pardon me.
Behold Him there, the risen Lamb
My perfect spotless righteousness
The great unchangeable I AM
The King of glory and of grace!
One with Himself I cannot die.
My soul is purchased by His blood.
My life is hid with Christ on high
With Christ my Saviour and my God (:
God's Refining Fire (The Wilds)
Whether furnace of affliction, Lord
Or unfulfilled desire
Bring forth a vessel pure and tried by Your refining fire
The Power of Your Love
Hold me close, let Your love surround me
Bring me near, draw me to Your side...
And as I wait, I'll rise up like the eagle
And I will soar with You, Your spirit leads me on
In the power of Your love.
Dwelling Place (Deb Fung)
How lovely is Your dwelling place,
Oh Lord Almighty...
My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord.
My heart, and my flesh cry out
For the living God.
Arms Open Wide (Paul Baloche)
From another world
Out of the heavens
Into the earth
Came another love
A love that we've never seen or heard
You came and displayed your love
By giving Your all for us
You are the high and Holy One
You left the glory of Your throne
And You gave Your life away
You are the Lord of everything
And the reason for the song I sing
You're worthy to be praised
You lived and died
With arms open wide...
On my way (Corrinne May)
I'm far away from what I've known
And there's static on the radio
Just a girl in a car on a lonely highway
I've been up and down this winding road
It's getting dark, the stores are closed
But I'm on my way...
I'm on my way...
There seems to be no end in sight
But I know I'll be alright.
I'm on my way,
I'm on my way...
Sweet embrace, I'm on my way...
I can picture Your smiling face
Your arms stretched to hold me
Waiting there by the gate
And if I ever get lost
I know that You'll find me
There's a cross on the hill
Saying, "Do not be afraid"
Love them Like Jesus (Casting Crowns)
Love them like Jesus...
Carry them to Him
His yoke is easy,
His burden is light.
Don't need the answers to all of life's questions
Just know that He loves them
And stay be their side
"Look at me" (Chua Hui Ling, my aunt (:)
"Look at me
Look at the many different things that I have done
In everything you know I've never ever failed you
When did I ever really let you down?
Trust in me and turn around...
I am here
Here this very moment in this place
I am the love, the joy you see on every face
When did I ever really leave your side?
Can't you see I'm here inside?
Look at me
I'm here beside you
To guide you through the dark uncertain days ahead
A lamp to guide your feet, that's all you really need
Look at me
And let me lead you
From darkness into sunshine unto victory
My timing's always true
Only the best for you.
I am here
Here this very moment in this place
I am the love, the joy you see on every face
Reach out and take my ever outstretched hand
I'm the only one who understands...
Just look at me
And learn to trust me
With hope that comes from knowing that I'm always there
Hearing your every prayer
you know I'll always care.
Child.... I really love you.
Child.... I am your Father, trust in me.
Trust in me."
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THANK YOU for that, Lord. I have strength to face another day. Chasing away old demons will be difficult, but I know You love me and that's enough for me. More than enough. My God reigns!