Powerless?

Standing in front of the majesty of the ocean, I can't help but feel totally powerless. Just an endless horizon of water mirroring the endless expanse of sky seems to make my little life more than insignificant. I'm sure you've felt what I'm talking about while looking at the same view. It's a humbling sensation that God asks us to feel daily in His presence. But simultaneously we must be empowered by His mighty Spirit, to allow Him to do in us those acts that otherwise we would be powerless to perform. 

The LORD said to Moses, "When you return to Egypt, see that you perform before Pharaoh all the wonders I have given you the power to do."
Exodus 4:20-21

But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might show you my power and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.
Exodus 9:15-17

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:12-14 

Posted by Erinn Waldo

Lyrics May 31 2009

Praise To The Lord, The Almighty
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!
O my soul praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation!
All ye who hear, now to His temple draw near;
Join me in glad adoration!

Praise to the Lord, who o'er all things so wondrously reigneth,
Shelters thee under His wings, yea, so gently sustaineth!
Hast Thou not seen how thy desires all have been
Granted in what He ordaineth?

Chorus:
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah!

Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee;
Surely his goodness and mercy here daily attend thee.
Ponder anew what the Almighty can do,
If with his love He befriend thee.

Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore Him!
All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before Him.
Let the "amen" sound from His people again;
Gladly forever adore Him.

Let the "amen" sound from His people again;
Gladly forever adore Him.

Words By Joachim Neander; Additional Chorus By Nathan and Christy Nockels Arrangement By Eric Gilbert © 2004 Word Music/ASCAP CCLI License No. 413744

Because of Your Love
As we come into Your presence we remember every blessing
That You've poured out so freely from above
Lifting gratitude and praises for compassion so amazing Lord,
We've come to give You thanks for all You've done.

Chorus:
Because of Your love, we're forgiven
Because of Your love, our hearts are clean
We lift You up with songs of freedom
Forever we're changed because of Your love

2006 Integrity's Hosanna! Music.
Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) CCLI# 413744

Revelation Song
Worthy is the Lamb Who was slain,
Holy holy is He.
Sing a new song, to Him who sits on
Heaven's mercy seat.

Chorus
Holy holy holy Is the Lord God Almighty,
Who was and is And is to come.
With all creation I sing Praise to the King of kings.
You are my ev'rything, And I will adore You.

Clothed in rainbows, of living color
Flashes of lightning, rolls of thunder
Blessing and honor strength and
Glory And power be
To You the only wise King

Filled with wonder, awestruck wonder,
At the mention of Your name.
Jesus Your name is power, Breath and living water,
Such a marv'lous mystery.

Words and Music by Jennie Lee Riddle
Copyright: 2004 Gateway Create Publishing (Admin by Integrity’s Praise! Music) CCLI#413744

Satisfied
All my lifelong I had panted
For a drink from some cool spring.
That I hoped would quench the burning
Of the thirst I felt within.

Chorus:
Hallelujah He has found me.
The One my soul so long has craved
Jesus satisfies my longings.
Thro' His blood I now am saved.

Feeding on the filth around me
Till my strength was almost gone.
Longed my soul for something better
Only still to hunger on.

Poor I was and sought for riches
Something that would satisfy.
But the dust I gathered 'round me
Only mocked my soul's sad cry.

Well of water ever springing
Bread of life so rich and free.
Untold wealth that never faileth
My Redeemer is to me.

Clara Teare Williams / Ralph E. Hudson
www.songtouch.com © Public Domain CCLI License No. 413744


Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him all creatures here below.
Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts.
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Words and Music By Thomas Ken and Louis Bourgeois © Public Domain
Arrangement by: Matt Redman Passion Hymns CCLI License No. 413744


My Lips Will Praise You
My lips will praise You For You are holy
My voice will ever rise Before Your throne
My heart will love You For You are lovely
And You have called me To become Your own

Chorus:
I am Your own And I will worship You alone
I am Your own I am Your child
I am Your own And I will worship at Your throne
I am Your ownAnd I will love You

Words & Music by: Twila Paris
1998 Ariose Music & Mountain Spring Music (Admin EMI Christian Music Publishing) CCLI#413744

Imix May 31 2009

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Lyrics May 24 2009

All Because of Jesus
Giver of every breath I breathe.
Author of all eternity.
Giver of every perfect thing.
To You be the glory.

Maker of heaven and of earth,
No one can comprehend Your worth.
King over all the universe,
To You be the glory.
I’m alive because I’m alive in You.

Chorus:
It’s all because of Jesus I’m alive.
It’s all because the blood of Jesus Christ,
Covers me and raised this dead man’s life.
It’s all because of Jesus I’m alive.

Bridge:
Every sunrise sings Your grace.
The universe cries out Your praise.
I’m singing freedom all my days,
Now that I’m alive.

Author: Steve Fee Copyright:
2006 LeviBear (Admin. by Feeble Productions) CCLI# 413744

Awesome Is The Lord
Great are You Lord, mighty in strength
You are faithful, and You will ever be.
We will praise You all of our days.
It’s for Your glory, we offer everything.

Chorus:
Raise Your hands, all you nations
Shout to God, all creation.
How awesome is the Lord most high.
We will praise You together
For now and forever
How awesome is the Lord most high.

Where You send us God, we will go.
You’re the answer; we want the world to know.
We will trust You when You call our names
Where You lead us, we’ll follow all the way.

Bridge:
Hallelujah, hallelujah
How awesome is the Lord most high.

Words and Music: Chris Tomlin, Cary Pierce, Jesse Reeves, Jon Abel
© 2006 WorshipTogether.com songs (Admin by EMI Christian Music Publishing and Brentwood Benson music Pub., Inc.) SixSteps Music CCLI# 413744

Blessed Assurance
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
O what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
Born of His Spirit and washed in His blood.

Chorus:
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all day long;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all day long;

Perfect submission, perfect delight!
Visions of rapture now burst on my sight;
Angels descending bring from above
Echoes of mercy and whispers of love.

Perfect submission, all is at rest,
I in my Savior am happy and blest;
Watching and waiting, looking above,
Filled with His goodness and lost in His love.

Words and Music By Fanny Jane Crosby
This ARR © 2005 Perimeter Ministries/Eric Gilbert CCLI License No. 413744

Mighty To Save
Everyone needs compassion.
Love that's never failing,
Let mercy fall on me.
Everyone needs forgiveness,
The kindness of a Savior,
The hope of nations.

Chorus:
Savior, He can move the mountains.
My God is mighty to save. He is mighty to save.
Forever, Author of salvation,
He rose and conquered the grave.
Jesus conquered the grave.

So take me as You find me,
All my fears and failures.
Fill my life again.
I give my life to follow,
Everything I believe in,
Now I surrender.

Bridge:
Shine your light and let the whole world see.
We're singing for the glory of the risen King Jesus.
Shine your light and let the whole world see.
We're singing for the glory of the risen King.

Authors: Ben Fielding/Reuben Morgan
2006 Hillsong Publishing (Admin. In U.S. & Can. by Integrity’s Hosanna! Music

Praise To The Lord, The Almighty
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!
O my soul praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation!
All ye who hear, now to His temple draw near;
Join me in glad adoration!

Praise to the Lord, who o'er all things so wondrously reigneth,
Shelters thee under His wings, yea, so gently sustaineth!
Hast Thou not seen how thy desires all have been
Granted in what He ordaineth?

Chorus:
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
Hallelujah, Hallelujah!

Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee;
Surely his goodness and mercy here daily attend thee.
Ponder anew what the Almighty can do,
If with his love He befriend thee.

Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore Him!
All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before Him.
Let the "amen" sound from His people again;
Gladly forever adore Him.

Let the "amen" sound from His people again;
Gladly forever adore Him.

Words By Joachim Neander; Additional Chorus By Nathan and Christy Nockels
Arrangement By Eric Gilbert © 2004 Word Music/ASCAP CCLI License No. 413744

Because of Your Love
Verse:
As we come into Your presence we remember every blessing
That You've poured out so freely from above
Lifting gratitude and praises for compassion so amazing Lord,
We've come to give You thanks for all You've done.

Chorus:
Because of Your love, we're forgiven
Because of Your love, our hearts are clean
We lift You up with songs of freedom
Forever we're changed because of Your love

2006 Integrity's Hosanna! Music.
Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) CCLI# 413744

Revelation Song
Worthy is the Lamb Who was slain,
Holy holy is He.
Sing a new song, to Him who sits on
Heaven's mercy seat.

Chorus
Holy holy holy Is the Lord God Almighty,
Who was and is And is to come.
With all creation I singPraise to the King of kings.
You are my ev'rything, And I will adore You.

Clothed in rainbows, of living color
Flashes of lightning, rolls of thunder
Blessing and honor strength and
Glory And power be
To You the only wise King

Filled with wonder, awestruck wonder,
At the mention of Your name.
Jesus Your name is power,Breath and living water,
Such a marv'lous mystery.

Words and Music by Jennie Lee Riddle
Copyright: 2004 Gateway Create Publishing (Admin by Integrity’s Praise! Music) CCLI#413744

Satisfied
All my lifelong I had panted
For a drink from some cool spring.
That I hoped would quench the burning
Of the thirst I felt within.

Chorus:
Hallelujah He has found me.
The One my soul so long has craved
Jesus satisfies my longings.
Thro' His blood I now am saved.

Feeding on the filth around me
Till my strength was almost gone.
Longed my soul for something better
Only still to hunger on.

Poor I was and sought for riches
Something that would satisfy.
But the dust I gathered 'round me
Only mocked my soul's sad cry.

Well of water ever springing
Bread of life so rich and free.
Untold wealth that never faileth
My Redeemer is to me.

Clara Teare Williams / Ralph E. Hudson
http://www.songtouch.com/ © Public Domain CCLI License No. 413744

Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him all creatures here below.
Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts.
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Words and Music By Thomas Ken and Louis Bourgeois © Public Domain
Arrangement by: Matt Redman Passion Hymns CCLI License No. 413744

My Lips Will Praise You
Verse
My lips will praise You for You are holy
My voice will ever rise before Your throne
My heart will love You for You are lovely
And You have called meTo become Your own

Chorus:
I am Your own And I will worship You alone
I am Your ownI am Your child
I am Your own And I will worship at Your throne
I am Your ownAnd I will love You

Words & Music by: Twila Paris
1998 Ariose Music & Mountain Spring Music (Admin EMI Christian Music Publishing) CCLI#413744

Imix May 24 2009

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Lyrics May 17 2009

O God Our Help In Ages Past
Verse 1
O God our help in ages past
Our hope for years to come
Our shelter from the stormy blast
And our eternal home

Verse 2
Under the shadow of Thy throne
Still may we dwell secure
Sufficient is Thine arm alone
And our defense is sure

Chorus
O God You areYou are our help
You are our helper To all generations
You will beForever and everOur shield
And our eternal hope
You are the ancient of daysAnd worthy of our praise
You are the ancient of daysAnd worthy of our praise

Verse 3
O God our help in ages past
Our hope for years to come
Our shelter from the stormy blast
And our eternal home

Verse 4
O God our help in ages past
Our hope for years to come
Be Thou our guide
While life shall lastAnd our eternal home
You are the ancient of daysAnd worthy of our praise
You are the ancient of daysAnd worthy of our praise
You are the ancient of daysAnd worthy of our praise

Words & Music: Isaac Watts, Tommy Walker,
William Croft 1998 Coulos Publishing (Maranatha! Music (Admon by Music Servcies) CCLI#413744

Only A God Like You
For the praises of man,
I will never, ever stand.
For the kingdoms of this world
I'll never give my heart away
Or shout my praise.

My allegiance and devotion,
My heart's desire and all emotion,
Go to serve the One who
died upon that tree.

Only a God like You
Could be worthy of my praise
and all my hope and faith.
To only a King of all Kings
Do I bow my knee and sing,
Give my everything.

To only my Maker,my Father, my Savior,
Redeemer, Restorer,Rebuilder, Rewarder,
To only a God like You, do I give my praise.

Words & Music: Tommy Walker
2000 Integrity’s Praise! Music Admin.: Integrity’s Music Inc. CCLI#413744

In Christ Alone
In Christ alone my hope is found.
He is my Light, my strength, my song.
This Cornerstone, this solid ground,
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease.
My Comforter, my all in all,
Here in the love of Christ I stand.

In Christ alone who took on flesh,
Fullness of God in helpless Babe.
This gift of love, this righteousness,
Scorned by the ones He came to save.
’Til on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied.
For ev’ry sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live.

There in the ground His body lay,
Light of the world by darkness slain.
Then bursting forth in glorious day
Up from the grave He rose again.
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me.
For I am His and He is mine,
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

No guilt in life, no fear in death.
This is the power of Christ in me.
From life’s first cry to final breath,
Jesus commands my destiny.
No pow’r of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand.
’Til He returns or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand.

Words and Music: Keith Getty & Stuart Townend
2001 Thankyou Music Admin: EMI Christian Music Publishing CCLI #413744

Amazing Grace –My Chains Are Gone
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.

Chorus:
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.

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine.
But God who called me here below
Will be forever mine.
You are forever mine.

Authors: Chris Tomlin, Edwin Othello, John Newton, John P Rees, Louie Giglio
2006 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. EMI Christian Music Pub.) sixsteps music

Praise You
Lord, I come to you today,
With a simple prayer to pray.
In everything I do,
Let my life, oh Lord, praise You.

Chorus
Praise You, praise you.
Let my life, praise you.
Praise You, praise you.
Let my life, oh Lord, praise you.Lord, You formed me out of clay.And for your glory I was made.Use this vessel as You choose,Let my life oh Lord, praise You.
Let my life, oh Lord, praise you.

Words & Music by: Elizabeth Goodine & Carol Cymbala
1992 New Spring Publishing CCLI#413744

O God Our Help In Ages Past
Verse 1
O God our help in ages past
Our hope for years to come
Our shelter from the stormy blast
And our eternal home

Verse 2
Under the shadow of Thy throne
Still may we dwell secure
Sufficient is Thine arm alone
And our defense is sure

Chorus
O God You are You are our help
You are our helper To all generations
You will beForever and ever
Our shieldAnd our eternal hope
You are the ancient of days And worthy of our praise
You are the ancient of days And worthy of our praise

Verse 3
O God our help in ages past
Our hope for years to come
Our shelter from the stormy blast
And our eternal home

Verse 4
O God our help in ages past
Our hope for years to come
Be Thou our guide While life shall last
And our eternal home
You are the ancient of daysAnd worthy of our praise
You are the ancient of daysAnd worthy of our praise
You are the ancient of daysAnd worthy of our praise

Words & Music: Isaac Watts, Tommy Walker, William Croft
1998 Coulos Publishing (Maranatha! Music (Admon by Music Servcies) CCLI#413744


Praise You
Lord, I come to you today,
With a simple prayer to pray.
In everything I do,
Let my life, oh Lord, praise You.

Chorus
Praise You, praise you.
Let my life, praise you.
Praise You, praise you.
Let my life, oh Lord, praise you.Lord, You formed me out of clay.And for your glory I was made.Use this vessel as You choose,Let my life oh Lord, praise You.
Let my life, oh Lord, praise you.

Words & Music by: Elizabeth Goodine & Carol Cymbala
1992 New Spring Publishing CCLI#413744

Imix May 17 2009

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Lyrics May 10 2009

Glory to God
Before the world was made, before you spoke it to be
You were the King of Kings, Yes you were, yes you were
And now you’re reigning still, Enthroned above all things
Angels and saints cry out, We join them as we sing

Chorus:
Glory to God, Glory to God
Glory to God, Forever (2x’s)

Creator god you gave me breath so I could praise
Your great and matchless name, all my days, all my days
So let my whole life be a blazing offering
A life that shouts and sings the greatness of the King

Bridge:
Take my life and let it be
All for you and for your glory
Take my life and let it be yours
We sing… (back to chorus)

2008 Words & Music: Steve Fee
Six Steps BMI Designee/Worship Together Music CCLI#413744

Revelation Song
Worthy is the Lamb Who was slain,
Holy holy is He.
Sing a new song, to Him who sits on
Heaven's mercy seat.

Chorus Holy holy holyIs the Lord God Almighty,Who was and is and is to come.With all creation I singPraise to the King of kings.You are my ev'rything,And I will adore You.
Clothed in rainbows, of living colorFlashes of lightning, rolls of thunderBlessing and honor strength and
Glory And power be
To You the only wise King

Filled with wonder, awestruck wonder,At the mention of Your name.Jesus Your name is power,Breath and living water,Such a marv'lous mystery.

Words and Music by Jennie Lee Riddle
Copyright: 2004 Gateway Create Publishing (Admin by Integrity’s Praise! Music) CCLI#413744

Mighty To Save
Everyone needs compassion.
Love that's never failing,
Let mercy fall on me.
Everyone needs forgiveness,
The kindness of a Savior,
The hope of nations.

Chorus:
Savior, He can move the mountains.
My God is mighty to save. He is mighty to save.
Forever, Author of salvation,
He rose and conquered the grave.
Jesus conquered the grave.
So take me as You find me,
All my fears and failures.
Fill my life again.
I give my life to follow,
Everything I believe in,
Now I surrender.

Bridge:
Shine your light and let the whole world see.
We're singing for the glory of the risen King Jesus.
Shine your light and let the whole world see.
We're singing for the glory of the risen King.

Authors: Ben Fielding/Reuben Morgan
2006 Hillsong Publishing (Admin. In U.S. & Can. by Integrity’s Hosanna! Music CCLI#413744

The Stand
You stood before creation, eternity in Your hand.
You spoke the earth into motion, my soul now to stand.

You stood before my failure, and carried the cross for my shame.
My sin weighed upon Your shoulders, my soul now to stand.

Pre-Chorus:
So what can I say, and what could I do,
But offer this heart O God, completely to You.

So I’ll walk upon salvation, Your spirit alive in me.
This life to declare Your promise, my soul now to stand.

Chorus:
So, I’ll stand
With arms high and heart abandoned.
In awe of the One who gave it all.
I’ll stand
My soul Lord to You surrendered,
All I am is Yours.

So, what can I say, and what could I do.
But offer this heart O God, completely to You.

Words and Music: Joel Houston
2005 HIllsong Publishing (Admin. In U.S. & Canada by Integrity’s Hosanna! Music) CCLI# 413744

Jesus Paid It All
I hear the Savior say,
“Thy strength indeed is small;
Child of weakness, watch and pray,
Find in Me thine all in all.”

Chorus:
Jesus paid it all, All to Him I owe;
Sin had left a crimson stain,
He washed it white as snow.

Lord, now indeed I find,
Thy pow’r and Thine alone
Can change the lepers spots and melt the heart of stone.

For nothing good have I;
Whereby Thy grace to claim,
I’ll wash my garments white;
In the blood of Calv’ry’s Lamb.

O, praise the One who paid my debt
And raised this life up from the dead.
And when before the throne;
I stand in Him complete,"Jesus died my soul to save";
My lips shall still repeat.

Words: Elvina M. Hall , 1865.
Music: John T. Grape Additional Words and Music: Alex Nifong (c)2005 CCLI# 413744

Do Not Be Afraid

The phrase "Do not be afraid" is the most repeated phrase within the Bible. For many of the things we are afraid of, we barely realize our fear at all. Listening to the sermon Sunday, I realized that a lot of my fear lies in approval; I'm terrified of what will happen if I say or do the wrong thing, and people will look down on me. 

Now that's just silly. Plus pretty selfish, if you look at it closely. 

God calls us not to be afraid of the trials we face. For as Christians, our lives do not become easier. He calls us not to be afraid if something impossible stands in our way, since as He has proved in the past, nothing is impossible with God. Fear is truly distrusting God's sovereignty, while meanwhile He knows exactly the meaning of every minute of your life.  

 ² When you pass through the waters, 
       I will be with you; 
       and when you pass through the rivers, 
       they will not sweep over you. 
       When you walk through the fire, 
       you will not be burned; 
       the flames will not set you ablaze.

                             Isaiah 43: 2

Blessings.

Posted by Erinn Waldo

On slow days like today my senses are always more alive, and I pay close attention to the sights and sounds surrounding me. It's amazing that Someone created every particle of it all and thought it all up, but it's highly believable considering how it works so well together. From a tiny neutron to the currents in the ocean moved by a far away moon, God planned and molded our Earth so beautifully. And we have the ability, if not the time, to admire His creation for its Creator. However, we do not have the capability to understand Him. Unlike the way we can study a molecule, break down its parts and explain their functions, we were not meant to understand God. It's like in Biblical times when the prophets had to look away from God, since seeing Him directly would kill them instantly. Our minds cannot comprehend His greatness, nor were they meant to. Our human minds, with all of our achievements and technology, will never comprehend Him. Like Laura's song, "Indescribable," God is "all powerful, unchangeable" but yet He "sees the depths of my heart and He loves me the same."

Blessings

Posted by Erinn Waldo

Imix May 10 2009

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Fairy Tales

Think back for a moment. Do you remember Christmas Eve, searching the skies for a streaking sleigh, and seriously watching the Weather Channel for updates on Santa's location? Then do you remember believing in fairy tales, that maybe some time in history there really was someone like Cinderella? 

Christ calls us to have a child-like faith. As children, we simply believed what we were told, no questions asked. Sure, back then we were naive and innocent, not having to experience all the struggles we have gone through. But Christ asks us to receive Him without doubt, without question, and without hesitation. 

 ¹³People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. ¹⁴When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. ¹⁵I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." ¹⁶And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them.

Mark 10:13-16 (NIV)

Know that Christ is as real as the air you breathe. You might not see Him directly, but His presence is a true reality.

Blessings

Posted by Erinn Waldo