Come Lift Up Your Sorrows

This will be my first post in this year. Took sometime for me to gather my strength, after a shocking wonderful news :D What is it? oh well, just wait, I will update later;-) Meanwhile, I would like to post one of my fave songs. The song especially speak to me lately:)

COME LIFT UP YOUR SORROWS

Michael Card

If you are wounded, if you are alone,
If you are angry, if your heart is cold as stone,
If you have fallen and if you are weak,
Come find the worth of God that only the suffering seek.

Come lift up your sorrows And offer your pain;
Come make a sacrifice Of all your shame;
There in your wilderness, He’s waiting for you
To worship Him with your wounds, For He’s wounded too.

He has not stuttered, and He has not lied
When He said, “Come unto me, you’re not disqualified”
When your heavy laden, you may want to depart,
But those who know sorrow are closest to His heart.

In this most Holy Place He’s made a sacred space
For those who will enter in and trust to cry out to Him;
You’ll find no curtain there, no reason left for fear;
There’s perfect freedom here to weep every unwept tear.

On the weak side

This morning I got a beautiful song from my sis across the sea :)

Thanks sis for lifting my spirit up and reminding me of wonderful truth of the power of God and the love of Christ.

One of the lessons I learnt lately in my weak moments is that the love of God require no performance. Instead, His love gives strength to those who are weak.

Despite all the pain and struggles, I give thanks to God that through these weak moments, He teaches me of how deep His love and how great His power is. What a hope I have in Jesus!

Thank You Lord :)

Present Miracle

Lately, I haven't been able to blog a lot. The reason is because I was sick, very sick. However, it take some time to figure things out since the cause is not widely recognized by the mainstream medical practitioner (It took me almost 1 year to find the right doctor who is aware of the issues and can do the right diagnosis all the while I got worse throughout time).

Today I got the test result from the doctor and I realized that how I have been breathing miracle all this time. Despite all the pain and weaknesses that my body felt, God has sustained me throughout this debilitating journey. I live the truth of His strength is made perfect in my weakness (2 Cor 12:9).

I've just find out the causes, I haven't even started the treatment. As the doctor said that he is surprised to see my condition once he learned about the test result (I thought all this time my condition is already really bad, but apparently it could be worse), I realized that it is only by God's grace, I can still live today despite all my weaknesses. Surely, I am experiencing miracle even though I'm still feeling sick. I thank God, not for the illness, but due to the illness, I learn a lot of things regarding health and also deepen my understanding of His loving character. Indeed, He is good, wonderful, and loving God.

So, I want to share with all of you one of my fave songs:



Lord, thank You for sustaining me all this time. I never know how deep the miracle of Your strength until I realized how weak I am. Thank You Lord Jesus, Amen.

My Everlasting God

It's been a long time since I posted a music video on this blog. Found this song today in my friend's blog and later found a beautiful video:



I thank God that HE reminded me to wait upon HIM and knowing that HE is the everlasting GOD.

Viewing my current situation lately, I sure need to learn and re-learn to wait upon HIM and to fully surrender and trust in HIM, for I have proclaimed that HE is My Everlasting GOD.

Soli Deo Gloria...Be it unto me according to Your perfect will. Thank you so much for leading me all this time, in the midst of uncertainties and fears, and grant me Your peace beyond measure. Lord Jesus, I love You. Please forgive me for all my sin and doubt and fear. Instill in me the only right fear, that is the fear of You Lord, and teach me to live according to Your will. Let me wait upon YOU. Amen.

No One

Can't help not to post this video--not because of Michael W.Smith(appearing in the beginning) and Mr. & Mrs. George W.Bush(appearing in the end):P But because these songs Cece Winans sing are profoundly reverberating into my heart. Been listening to them over and over again this whole week and the reflection that I got is that this medley are explaining some deep revelation about relationship.

I Surrender All-one of my most favourite hymns- explaining the kind of relationship characteristic we have with God. Of all kinds of relationship we have with God (you name it: Father-Sons, Master-Bond servants, Teacher-Disciples, Bridegroom-Bride, Husband-Wife, etc.), this is the most critical attitude of heart we ought to have. Surrendering all to God. In good times and bad times. In easy endeavors and tough endeavors. When sun shines brightly and when rain falls hard, even until the flood comes unexpectedly :P That's the kind of attitude we ought to have, besides great gratitude and humility, of course. One of our human tendency is trying to control everything, even things we have no authority to control. The reasons behind are fear of the unknowns, inconveniences, and hardships. We prefer avoiding all the bad ones at all cost. We strive to more comforting and pleasant lifestyle. Not that it's entirely wrong. But when that is what we aim for, sadly, it is the very thing that will overrule our lives and in the end, left us dissatisfied. I am still learning this lesson, but up to this point, I have learned that true contentment sprung out only from our true relationship with God. Intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. And there can not be any intimacy without thorough surrender. Like any other close and loving relationship we have, the key to intimacy is trust. And the evidence of trust in relationship, particularly with God, is complete surrender. Whoa! If this sounds too hard to 'chew' for you, try to open your heart. Because this matter is not something we can digest using our mind, but more to that, it can only be understood by an open, lowly, and willing heart.

When we slowly learn to surrender to God (it's a process, not an immediate events by the way), then we will experience the truth in the second songs- No One, a great worship song by Cece Winans.The first time we get to know God, we proclaim that we surrender to Him. Then the process of surrendering life to God begin, bit by bit, layer by layer, and if you continue on this pilgrimage with God, there would come a time when you look back and see how in every situation, at all times, how God lovingly sustains you through--even when you go astray. The power of love of God, in all its rich aspects, which blow your heart and soul away, will capturing your heart that you may whisper, please let me always be with You. And you want to shout and tell the whole world, how wonderful and beautiful this Lover of your soul is. I don't know which is the point of your journey with God at this moment. You may have just started, or you have been walking faithfully for quite a long time. You may have backslide, or even you haven't started a real relationship with God. No matter where you are right now, it is not important. What important is you let go and let God start to showering you and covering you with HIS amazing love, now. Turn to Him, just as you are, and let His love changes you from within and makes you a new creation. And you will be able to look into His face and stare into His loving eyes and swept away into the caring yet mighty embrace of the nail-scarred hands. Sounds too much? Well, I'm just offering His invitation which I have taken (and by the grace of God, I choose to keep on taking it):

Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!-Psalm 34:8 (NKJV)

Yes, come and taste...and you shall say that it was more than words I could describe, or lyrics Cece Winans could sing :D

I SURRENDER ALL & NO ONE - Cece Winans

All to Jesus, I surrender,
All to Him I freely give
I will ever love and trust Him
In His presence, daily live.

Chorus:

I surrender all, I surrender all,
All to Thee, my blessed Saviour,
I surrender all

---

I whisper words about You endlessly
Mostly to myself 'cause You make me believe
No one could ever love me like You could
There wouldn't be a day I'd be alone
And never would there be a time I didn't know
'Cause no one could ever love me like You could

You have been the One who fulfills my dreams
I'll never let You go
If You stay with me
I promise You would know

Of all the times I've reached out for You
Oh, can't you see how I adore You
I couldn't spend my life without You
Please believe me I will never doubt You

You've been the One to answer all my prayers
Anytime I need You I know that You'll be there
'Cause no one could ever love me like You could
I'm hoping that You'll hear these prayers of mine
I'm hoping that we'll be together for all times
'Cause no one could ever love me like you could

You have been the One who fulfills my dreams
I'll never let You go
If You stay with me
I promise You would know

Of all the times I've reached out for You
Oh, can't You see how I adore You
I couldn't spend my life without You
Please believe me I will never doubt You

Oh I would do anything for You to share that place in my heart
Please let me be the one
It would mean everything
There'll be no one to keep us apart

Of all the times I've reached out for You
Oh, can't you see how I adore You
I couldn't spend my life without You
Please believe me I will never doubt You

(Lyrics taken from http://www.hymnlyrics.org/lyricsi/i_surrender_all.html & http://www.allthelyrics.com/song/45078/)

The best "NO" answer

Usually, we would love the YES answer. But in this case, so glad that Mercy say NO.:D



MERCY SAY NO - Cece Winans

I was just a child, when I felt the Savior leading
I was drawn to what I could not understand
And for the cause of Christ, I have spent my days believing
That what He'd have me be, is who I am
As I've come to see the weaker side of me
I realize His grace is what I'll need
When sin demanded justice for my soul

Chorus:

Mercy said no
I'm not gonna to let you go
I'm not gonna to let you slip away
You don't have to be afraid
Mercy said no
Sin will never take control
Life and death stood face to face
Darkness tried to steal my heart away
Thank You Jesus, Mercy said no

For God so loved the world, that He sent His son to save us
From the cross He built a bridge to set us free
Oh, but deep within our hearts, there is still a war that rages
And makes a sacrifice so hard to see
As midnight fell upon the crucifixion day
The light of hope seemed oh so far away
As evil tried to stop redemption's flow

Repeat Chorus

Bridge

And now when heaven looks at me
It's through the blood of Jesus
Reminding me of one day long ago

Repeat Chorus

(Lyrics taken from http://www.allthelyrics.com/song/201197/)

Thank You, Jesus. Thank You for never letting me go. Love You so much. Amen.

God Is In Control

A nice reminder from a very powerful song by one of my fave artists, Twila Paris. My favourite part is in the bridges: very good thoughts to ponder especially when you are worry!




God Is In Control-Twila Paris

This is no time for fear
This is the time for faith and determination
Don't lose the vision here
Carried away by the motion
Hold on to all that you hide in your heart
There is one thing that has always been true
It holds the world together

Chorus:

God is in control
We believe that His children will not be forsaken
God is in control
We will choose to remember and never be shaken
There is no power above or beside Him
We know, ohh, God is in control
Ohh, God is in control

History marches on
There is a bottom line drawn across the ages
Culture can make its plan
Oh but the line never changes
No matter how the deception may fly
There is one thing that has always been true
It will be true forever

Repeat chorus

Bridge:
He has never let you down
Why start to worry now
Why start to worry now
He is still the Lord of all we see
And He is still the loving Father
Watching over you and me

Repeat chorus

(Lyrics taken from http://www.walkthroughlife.com/midis/christian/godisincntrl.htm)

Be blessed ...

As the first post, I would like to start with blessings :D For all who happen to drop by, hope this blog could bless you...




"Be Blessed" - Yolanda Adams

Too many storms have passed your way
And you're all washed out cause it rained on your parade
Seems nobody cares about you anyway
Now you're living your life like a castaway
Searched for strength inside was it all in vain
Cause the deeper you dig you find more and more pain
Don't let your tomorrow be like yesterday
Cause I spoke to God, I called out your name
And on your behalf, I just asked if He would be there for you
I want you to

Chorus:

Be Blessed,
Don't live life in distress
Just let go, let God, He'll work it out for you
I pray that your soul will be blessed
Forever in His rest, Cause you deserve His best no less

Enter a place where you never have to cry
Never have to live a lie, never have to wonder why
Never want for nothing you're always satisfied
In the peace that His arms will provide
He will erase any guilt or shame, any bad habits you've got
You won't wanna do em again, Yes we all can change, I can testify
See I spoke to God, I called out your name
And on your behalf, I just asked,
If He would be there for you
I want you to

Repeat Chorus

My prayer for you today, Is that you trust and always obey
On this day keep calling [choir] On this day keep calling [solo]
He'll keep you from falling [choir] He'll keep you from falling [solo]
He'll supply the answers [choir]Yes He will, if you stand in faith and trust Him to make a way out of no way [solo]

Repeat Chorus

Be blessed from the bottom of your feet to the crown of your head
Your life be blessed
Your family be blessed
Your finances be blessed
Everything about you

(Lyrics taken from http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/yolandaadams/beblessed.html)

Yes... everything about you, may you be blessed by God today :D