Rascal Flatts - Things That Matter
Sometimes he lets that boss get in his head
He can't past that mountain of deadlines on his desk
5oclock he's that last one out of the gate
And he gets cut off flipped off ticked off out on the interstate
And he wonders why this world won't leave him alone
Till he hears that little voice "daddy's home"
Things that matter
Things that don't
She's held on to that grudge all her life
And thirty years of anger
Since her dad walked out that night
She thinks of all the moments that he's missed
All the birthdays ballets first date
That seems too much to forget
She gets that call that said he don't have long
She walks in
He starts crying
The past is gone
Things that matter
Things that don't
Time ain't on my side
Don't want to leave this world
With why didn't I?
Why didn't I?
Yeah why didn't I?
Sometimes I take on this world by myself
Thinking I got all the answers
Don't need anybody's help
Well God was right there waiting for me all along
To fall down on my knees surrender all
Things that matter
Things that don't
Things that matter
Things that don't
Anyway - Martina Mcbride
You can spend your whole life buildin'
Something from nothin'
One storm can come and blow it all away
Build it anywayYou can chase a dream
That seems so out of reach
And you know it might not ever come your way
Dream it anywayGod is great
But sometimes life ain't good
And when I pray
It doesn't always turn out like I think it should
But I do it anyway
I do it anywayThis world's gone crazy
It's hard to believe
That tomorrow will be better than today
Believe it anywayYou can love someone with all your heart
For all the right reasons
In a moment they can choose to walk away
Love 'em anywayGod is great
But sometimes life ain't good
And when I pray
It doesn't always turn out like I think it should
But I do it anyway
Yeah -
I do it anywayYou can pour your soul out singing
A song you believe in
That tomorrow they'll forget you ever sang
Sing it anywayYea, sing it anyway
Yeah, yeah!
I singI dream
I love anyway
A song that ministered to me on the train on the way back home just now.
It made me think what was the underlying reason why the singer(Martina) could say she still chose to do those things anyway, even though things/situations were not going her way.
I suppose it was because she knew something greater, something that gave her the strength to press on and pull through tough situations and difficulties in life.
Personally for me, I believe that knowing Jesus Christ and the truth He brings gives me strength me do things which i don't usually wanna do, in my human strength daily. Loving, believing, praying, persevering on when it is hard are but just some of the examples that I struggle with daily. But knowing who He is and what He has done sure does give meaning and hope in this life, which allows me to do those things, anyway... as long as I live and walk in His truth.
Perfect Love
Because perfect love casts out all fear, I can fear no evil
Darkness has to flee.
I can walk through the shadow of darkness bold, fearless and free.
Though the road towards the light is narrow and winding, but the source of light never dims
the path never changes, the truth never changes
My God never changes.
as long as He lives in me, i be free, free from sin.
You Are So Faithful
Like the sun that rises everyday, You are so faithful. Lord, You are faithful.
Like the rain that You send,
And every breath that I breathe,
You are so faithful, Lord
Like the rose that comes alive every spring,
You are so faithful. Lord, You are faithful.
Like the life that You give,
to every beat of my heart,
You are so faithful, Lord.
I see the cross and the price You had to pay,
I see the blood that washed my sins away.
In the midst of the storm
Through the wind and the waves,
You'll still be faithful, You'll still be faithful,
When the stars refuse to shine and time is no more,
You'll still be faithful,
You'll still be faithful, Lord.
Shout for joy (Psalm 100)
Enter His gates with thanksgiving
Enter His courts with praise
Worship the Lord with gladness
Give thanks to Him, praise His name
For His love endures forever
His faithfulness continues through generations
Oh come and give Him praise (come sing a song of praise)
Shout for joy to God all the earth
The Lord is good and His love endures forever, endures forever
It is He who made us and we are His
We're his people, the sheep of His pasture
So shout for joy today!
Trust in the Lord
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your path straight." - Prov 3:5
Simple advice,
To heed in faith.
Apply it we must,
Trust Him today
You never let me go
On the way back from worship prac. i was listening to one of my favourite worship songs.. kari jobe's version of Jesus, Lover of my soul (it's all about you).
It was then i was reminded of the Father's love, of which He so willingly lavished on me by dying for my sins. There's only to an extent to which how much human love can give, and one can only do so much for another person. And sometimes because of our selfish nature, we always expect to be loved in return. But the Father's love is an unconditional love. A love that removes fear, a love that is experiential, a love that gives hope and a love that is sacrificial.
"There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love" - 1 John4:18
No matter how much I think I can give love, the Father always gives more.
No matter how much I think I'm loved, the Father loves more.
I was reminded of a song back in my secondary school days in youth fellowship that spoke to me about the Father's unconditional love. Its a beautiful song that's filled with meaning and it always moves me when i hear it.
Lavish My LoveYou call me child
And I call you Father
Your kisses from heaven
Shower joy and laughter
You call me lovely
And I call you faithful
Youre there in my weakness
My strength for tomorrow
You call me friend
And I call you Saviour
You brought me hope
When I was lost in my way
You call me servant
And I call you Master
I humble myself
And give all to my King
Pre-chorus:
When I’m far
You bring me near
You hold me close
Erase my fear
You never let me go
Chorus:
I want to lavish my love on You, Jesus
To sing from my heart my gratitude
For all you have done
And continue to do
Im thankful to know love
And hear it from You
