Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Everything Glorious
by David Crowder Band
The day is brighter here with You
The night is lighter than its hue
Would lead me to believe
Which leads me to believe
You make everything glorious
You make everything glorious
You make everything glorious
And I am Yours
What does that make me?
My eyes are small but they have seen
the beauty of enormous things
Which leads me to believe
there's light enough to see that
You make everything glorious
You make everything glorious
You make everything glorious
And I am Yours
From glory to glory
You are glorious You are glorious
From glory to glory
You are glorious. You are glorious
Which leads me to believe
why I can believe that
You make everything glorious
You make everything glorious
You make everything glorious
And I am Yours
You make everything glorious
You make everything glorious
You make everything glorious
And I am Yours
From glory to glory From glory to glory
You are glorious. You are glorious.
You are glorious. You are glorious.
This post is gonna be one with a testimony for God and his wondrous, glorious deeds. It's gonna be one filled with song. Psalms 148 says
Praise the Lord.
Praise the Lord from the heavens,
Praise Him in the heights above.
Praise Him, all His angels,
Praise Him, all His heavenly hosts.
Praise Him, sun and moon,
Praise Him, all you shining stars.
Praise Him, you highest heavens
And you waters above the skies.
Let them praise the name of the Lord,
For He commanded and they were created.
He set them in place for ever and ever;
He gave a decree that will never pass away.
Praise the Lord from the earth,
You great sea creatures and all ocean depths,
Lightning and hail, snow and clouds,
Stormy winds that do His bidding,
You mountains and all hills,
Fruit trees and all cedars,
Wild animals and all cattle,
Small creatures and flying birds,
Kings of the earth and all nations,
You princes and all rulers on earth,
Young men and maidens,
Old men and children.
Let them praise the name of the Lord,
For His name alone is exalted;
His splendor is above the earth and the heavens.
He has raised up for His people a horn,
The praise of all His saints,
Of Israel, the people close to His heart.
Praise the Lord.
It has been a year since I've lifted that prayer to Him. Now looking around, I see that prayer fulfilled before my very eyes.
This entry is also to affirm some close friends of mine.
Stefan - What started out as an invitation to guest drum for a prayer meet has seen this brother of mine experiencing God in a very real way. It's been over a year since he's started with us, and I see God, working very alive in him. From our days in YLM till being in WT, God has certainly blessed me with this brother and I believe that God has blessed him abundantly! Thank God for you bro!
Daisy - It all began over a spur of the moment invitation over a steamboat dinner. Somehow during the meal, I just had the prompting to invite her to prayer meet. Since then, this sister has never left. It is again, God's handiwork that she's experienced Him at All Things New and now serving very faithfully in Log Team. I do get encouraged by her when we share our thoughts about ministry and service.
Leonard - This brother came for All Things New... Just like that! I vaguely remembered that either Stefan or me did briefly talk to him about YI, then the next thing we knew, he showed up! And it has right immediately after passing out parade! Seeing him rushing into the hall, all fired up and ready to experience God was and still is a very deep affirmation for me. An affirmation that comes directly from God. This affirmation says,"Son, believe Me that there is nothing I cannot do. You asked, I answered. You wanted, I gave. This is My action of love for all of you." Bro, I pray that God places in you the gifts to lead YLM. Bring that fire of revival to our ministry!
Cassandra - I had this prompting to bring her to our prayer meets in hope that one day she'll play for us. I started sharing with her guitar techniques since 2 years ago. And she also appeared in my mind as I prayed. I knew God wanted to bring Him to her, so that was what I did. Now, it's His blessing that I'm playing alongside her in worship of Him. My prayer right now is that God's favour continues to shine on you as you discover and experience Him in playing that instrument He gifted you with.
Cheryl - The absolute closest sister of mine! We had 2 major fights and quarrels and cold wars. I have to admit that as I prayed during the leaders' retreat, she was the first one to appear in my mind. And that was after we had our 2nd fight. After that I never spoke to her until a brief moment in May this year. Then it was another period of no contact until 2 weeks ago. Somehow or another, I had this very strong prompting in me to call her out for a catch up cum supper session. It was so strong that I knew I had to phone her instead of just leaving a message. That night, I shared with her what God has placed in my heart. I also shared with her how my faith journey has been. She's also the first that I shared the passage from which my mission is formed. Mark 4:21-22 "He said to them, "Do you bring in a lamp to put it under a bowl or a bed? Instead, don't you put it on its stand? For whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed, and whatever is concealed is meant to be brought out into the open." I shared with her that my 2 years at Amplify has changed me a great deal. Prayer meets is like the lamp, and this is THE lamp that I wanna show to as many people I can! And I can't describe how wondrous God is... She actually came for a prayer meet and most of all, signed for YISS: Everlasting God! And to put the icing on the cake, she is blessed with a position in her university after it somewhat seemed like a difficult application! This came immediately after signing for YI! If you want to Do visit http://plays-pretty.blogspot.com to see her testimony on an Indescribable God. My prayer right now is that she has forgiven whatever hurt I caused her and willing to look past those errors and journey with me to know God together. Thank you sis and most of all thank God for you!
Matthew / Mel - My 2 buddies. It is affirming to see them coming for prayer meet, to share the experience of something that caused a tremendous change in me. We may not have met up or caught up as much and as often, but I know that deep down, God has build and reinforced a bond so strong that nothing can come in between. I pray that God presents an abundance of opportunities so that we can share again in something that really matters to us; something that has brought great joy to us!
CTK-ians - My prayer is still the same. I know that one day, our Glorious God is going to just show Himself in our midst. I can already see a whole generation of CTK-ians, singing His praises so loudly that our voice storm the heavens. I can see the unity of ourselves with everyone else, singing our new song, dancing in the freedom, shouting in victory, hands raised in surrender and adoration and worship to a God who's everlasting! That'll be the day where we'll show and tell the world that we're a Jesus Generation!
I hope that I've not watered down the indescribable deeds of God in this post!
Brothers and sisters, allow me to pray for you. If you reading this, do join me in prayer for everyone mentioned above.
"For where two or three are gathered in My name, there am I with them." Matt 18-20
God, You're just so awesome. When I gaze up into Your heavens with all my unworthiness, I know that You're gazing down on this sinful servant, someone who struggles with sins and obstacles. I may never know why I deserve this amazing grace, but seeing my burdens and struggles, I know that this grace is what's keeping me going. And I know that through You, You have broken everything that binds me from You. You have broken my very walls of Jericho. Lord, Your words says that anyone who places trust in You will run and not go weary, and in turn be raised on wings of eagles. I place myself into the Potter's hands. I, too, place the youths of CTK in Your hands. Take us by our frail hands Lord, and lift us high. High above all else so that we can soar freely in the freedom You've won for us. Draw near to us as we draw near to You. Saturate our lives so that when we enter the place You've prepared for us, the place where we join the biggest praise and worship session ever, we may only sing of the glorious deeds that You've done through us; that we have lived once, in our human world as a generation filled with passion fueled by a hearting beating out of love for You. This I pray. AMEN!
Let us ask this in faith that God will fulfill everything we've asked for. For Jesus said, "And whatever you ask in My name, I will do it, so that the Father will be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything of Me in My name, I will do it." John 14:13-14
Amazing Grace
by Chris Tomlin
Amazing grace
How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I'm found
Was blind, but now I see
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed
My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, Amazing grace
The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures
My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, Amazing grace
My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, Amazing grace
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbade to shine
But God, Who called me here below
Will be forever mine
Will be forever mine
You are forever mine
All The Heavens
by Hillsongs
Holy holy are You Lord
The whole earth is filled with Your glory
Let the nations rise to give
Honour and praise to Your name
Let Your face shine on us
And the world will know You live
All the heavens shout Your praise
Beautiful is our God
The universe will sing
Hallelujah to You our King
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