This song grips my heart every time I hear it, probably more than any other over the last two months. When I hear it, or sing it to the Lord, I get completely lost in who Jesus is to me. He is everything and I can't imagine my life without His presence. There are times when, honestly, I've told the Lord this is just too hard and wondered how am I going to live my life separated from my husband and best friend when that time comes. There are days when I have to shift gears in my mind or the pain of the thought of him being somewhere that I can't go completely overwhelms me. In those moments, I am reminded that God is who He says He is, and will always be with us. It's not an easy thing to realize that God is calling you to something that won't always be easy for you, your spouse and your children. But, there are songs like the two I'm thinking of that pull me back around to say, "I surrender all, Lord!" God desires for us to share the love of Christ with others. Our "others" for many years to come will mainly be soldiers and their families, and with that comes great sacrifice. But, when I read God's word one thing stands out to me - He came so that ALL might have life and have it to the fullest, but someone must be willing to share the truth with them. I must let go and let God...
Big Daddy Weave - Every Time I Breathe
I am sure all of heaven's heard me cry
As I tell You all the reasons why
This life is just too hard
But day by day
Without fail I'm finding everything I need
And everything that You are
To me
Chorus:
Every time I breathe You seem a little bit closer
I never want to leave I want to stay in Your warm embrace
Oh basking in the glory shining from Your face
And every time I get another glimpse of Your heart I realize it's true
That You are so marvelous God
And I am so in love with You
Now how could I after knowing One so great
Respond to You in any way That's less than all I have to give
But by Your grace I want to love You not with what I say
But everyday In a way that my life is lived
Every time I breathe You seem a little bit closer
I never want to leave I want to stay in Your warm embrace
Oh basking in the glory shining from Your face
And every time I get another glimpse of Your heart I realize it's true
That You are so marvelous God
And I am so in love with You
Wrapped in Your mercy I want to live and never leave
I am held by how humble Yet overwhelmed by Your majesty
Captured by grace, now I'm finding I am free
You are marvelous God And knowing You is everything
Every time I breathe You seem a little bit closer
I never want to leave I want to stay in Your warm embrace
Oh basking in the glory shining from Your face
And every time I get another glimpse of Your heart I realize it's true
That You are so marvelous God
And I am so in love with You
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This is the second song that has ministered to my heart, and as we continue on this journey I'm sure it will continue to do so. It, too, says what I want to continually say to the Lord. He is my life and I trust Him...even when the road is long and hard.
Praise You in This Storm - words by Mark Hall/music by Mark Hall and Bernie Herms
I was sure by now, God, that You would have reached down and wiped our tears away,
Stepped in and saved the day
But once again, I say amen
And it's still raining
As the thunder rolls, I barely hear You whisper through the rain, "I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives and takes away.
Chorus:
And I'll praise you in this storm and I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
And every tear I've cried
You hold in your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
I remember when I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry
You raised me up again
My strength is almost gone how can I carry on
If I can't find You
And as the thunder rolls I barely hear You whisper through the rain "I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives and takes away
And I'll praise you in this storm
And I will lift my hands for You are who You are
No matter where I am
And every tear I've cried You hold in your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn I will praise You in this storm
I lift my eyes unto the hills where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth
I lift my eyes unto the hills where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth
And I'll praise you in this storm
And I will lift my hands for You are who You are
No matter where I am
And every tear I've cried You hold in your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn I will praise You in this storm
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