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Speechless
July 25th, 2006 | 2 Comments | Posted in » Song of the Day
God touched my heart through music again this morning. As such, it wasn’t hard to pick my song of the day.
So… here’s the lyrics to “Speechless”, by Steven Curtis Chapman. An audio preview can be found here (it’s track 2).
My words fall like drops of rain.
My lips are like clouds.
I’ve said so many things, trying to figure you out.
But as mercy opens my eyes, and my words are stolen away
With this breathtaking view of your grace…I am Speechless
I’m astonished and amazed
I am silenced by your wondrous grace.
You have saved me.
You have raised me from the grave.
And I am Speechless
In your presence now.
I’m astounded as I consider how
You have shown us the love that leaves us speechless.So what kind of love could this be
That would trade heaven’s throne for a cross?
And to think you still celebrate
over finding just one who was lost.
And to know you rejoice over us
The God of this whole universe.
It’s a story that’s too great for words…We are speechless.
Oh how great is the love
The Father has lavished upon us
That we should be called the sons and daughters of God?We are speechless.
You have saved us from the grave.
We are speechless.
Before the Throne of God Above
June 21st, 2006 | No Comments | Posted in » Song of the Day
I’ve got a thirty minute drive each day back and forth to work, so I’ve got a lot of time in the car to myself. Yesterday, I popped in a CD from Sonicflood that I hadn’t listened to in a while… “Sonicpraise”. I’d almost forgotten how much I love their rendition of “Before the Throne of God Above”.
So… that’s my song of the day.
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 Heaven 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 of all my sin.
Because the sinless Savior 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,
King of glory and of grace,
One in Himself I cannot die.
My soul is purchased by His blood,
My life is hid with Christ on high,
With Christ my Savior and my God!
Talk about some awesome lyrical content… sound theological truths about our relationship with God… straight to the point and elegantly written. And Sonicflood’s rendition? Blows me away every time I listen.
Anyway, check it out when you get a chance. It’s track 10 on the CD, and you can listen to a preview here.
Undignified
February 22nd, 2006 | 1 Comment | Posted in » Song of the Day
Just purchased a new CD this weekend… a Matt Redman worship CD, featuring Blessed be the Name and others. I have to say, I’m really enjoying “Undignified”…
Here’s some of the lyrics:
I will dance, I will sing, to be mad for my King
Nothing Lord is hindering the passion in my soul.
I will dance, I will sing, to be mad for my King
Nothing Lord is hindering the passion in my soul.and I’ll become even more undignified than this
(some would say its foolishness)
but I’ll become even more undignified than this
gonna leave my pride by the sideand I’ll become even more undignified than this.
What a message (not to mention the GREAT music)!
Think about it… when you worship our Lord… what are you worried about? How lifting your hands might be seen by others? How falling on your knees might make you look? How dancing might bring the scorn of some of our more traditional Christian friends? That you might, as Matt’s song says, look undignified?
I’d like to think that all of us would say no… that we never worry about what others think when offering our worship. The sad fact is that all of us do from time to time (if not ALL the time). But it begs the question… if you hold back because of what others might think, are you giving God everything He deserves from your worship? Are YOU missing out on the joy of pure worship as a result?
Things to think about.
“Life of Praise”, by Casting Crowns
January 12th, 2006 | No Comments | Posted in » Song of the Day
I purchased the Casting Crowns CD a couple weeks back, and find myself thoroughly enjoying it.
The song “Life of Praise” (sample available here) has really moved me recently… particularly the chorus:
For You are awesome, God of the Nations,
Lion of Judah, Rock of the Ages, Alpha, Omega
You’re worthy of all praise
More that these hands I’ll raise
I’ll live a life of praise
So… what songs have helped you to worship our God recently?
O Holy Night
December 6th, 2005 | 9 Comments | Posted in » Song of the Day
Ever notice how a simple song can do so much in aiding you in your daily walk with our Lord? Maybe it’s just me (although I doubt it), but some songs really just seem to hit hard and draw your focus to Jesus.
“O Holy Night” (performed by Barlowgirl on the WOW Christmas Green album, disc 1, track 13… preview here) did that for me today. It’s a powerful song anyway, but their version just struck me as meaningful today… particularly the chorus where the lyrics proclaim “Christ is the Lord! O praise His name forever!”
What a simple, yet powerful proclamation! Such a great reminder of who Jesus is and how we should respond to Him!
