To all who mourn in Israel, He will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the LORD has planted for His own glory.
-- Isaiah 61:3 (NLT)
Lord, as I ask for undeniable awareness of Your Holy Presence in my life today, Your words recorded in Isaiah 61:3 are on my mind. Indeed, You are the Good God Who truly gives Your beauty for our ashes. It's true in my own life's testimony. Everything I have placed on your altar, You have immediately turned into ashes and in return You have ultimately presented back to me gifts of Your beauty. Most of all, You have taken my sin, turned it into ashes, and presented back to me Your Holiness. So, for this new day, I trust You to continue giving me beauty for ashes. Give me undeniable awareness that You are still here and still doing this, not only in my own life, but also in the lives of those You place along my pathway of intercessory prayer. In Jesus name, I ask continuously for Your indescribable mercies. Amen.
Click here: Beauty For Ashes - Crystal Lewis & Ron Kenoly - YouTube
Holiness Unto The LORD!
Grateful
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
When God's People Pray
Where two or three have come together in My name, I am there among them. -- Words of Jesus in Matthew 18:20 (GWT)
Click here: When God`s people pray by Crystal Lewis
"When God's People Pray" Lyrics by Crystal Lewis
Deep in the dark of despair
Deep in my heart there's a prayer
That faith will reign over fear
That courage and strength will be mine
My heart is heavy I don't understand
Yet I know my life is in your hands
I realize that I am incapable
Of changing alone the impossible
But I believe in miracles
Together our voices will rise
We are not powerless in the face of fear
As one we will stand and make our voices clear
When God's people pray things will change
When God's people pray all the earth will obey
My faith can't be shaken because I have seen
The amazing, miraculous happens
When God's people pray
Our defense in danger
Our light in the midst of life
Our strength in the weakest moment
Our hope through the night, the night
All things are possible when we let go
Let go of what we can't control
When God's people pray things will change
When God's people pray all the earth will obey
My faith can't be shaken because I have seen
The amazing, miraculous happens
When God's people pray
The peace that we need will only come when we get on our knees
When God's people pray you know things will change
When God's people pray all the earth will obey
My faith can't be shaken because I have seen
The amazing, miraculous happens
When God's people pray
"However, if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves, pray, search for me, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear their prayer from heaven, forgive their sins, and heal their country." -- 2 Chronicles 7:14 (GWT)
By Faith! In Faith! (Hebrews 11)
Grateful
Click here: When God`s people pray by Crystal Lewis
"When God's People Pray" Lyrics by Crystal Lewis
Deep in the dark of despair
Deep in my heart there's a prayer
That faith will reign over fear
That courage and strength will be mine
My heart is heavy I don't understand
Yet I know my life is in your hands
I realize that I am incapable
Of changing alone the impossible
But I believe in miracles
Together our voices will rise
We are not powerless in the face of fear
As one we will stand and make our voices clear
When God's people pray things will change
When God's people pray all the earth will obey
My faith can't be shaken because I have seen
The amazing, miraculous happens
When God's people pray
Our defense in danger
Our light in the midst of life
Our strength in the weakest moment
Our hope through the night, the night
All things are possible when we let go
Let go of what we can't control
When God's people pray things will change
When God's people pray all the earth will obey
My faith can't be shaken because I have seen
The amazing, miraculous happens
When God's people pray
The peace that we need will only come when we get on our knees
When God's people pray you know things will change
When God's people pray all the earth will obey
My faith can't be shaken because I have seen
The amazing, miraculous happens
When God's people pray
"However, if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves, pray, search for me, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear their prayer from heaven, forgive their sins, and heal their country." -- 2 Chronicles 7:14 (GWT)
By Faith! In Faith! (Hebrews 11)
Grateful
Thursday, September 15, 2011
You Are Worth Much More...
(6) Aren't five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one sparrow is forgotten by God. (7) Even the hairs of your head have all been counted. So do not be afraid; you are worth much more than many sparrows! -- Luke 12:6-7 (GNT)
Click: His Eye Is On The Sparrow - Crystal Lewis - YouTube
We Are Precious In His Sight!
Grateful
Click: His Eye Is On The Sparrow - Crystal Lewis - YouTube
We Are Precious In His Sight!
Grateful
Sunday, April 17, 2011
A Palm Sunday Proclamation: "I Will Go!"
Today is Palm Sunday 2011. Some 2,000 years ago, King Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem to announce in His own humble way that His Holy Kingdom was underway. On that day, He was also declaring A Palm Sunday Proclamation that all of Heaven understood totally. Yes, as Jesus humbled Himself on Palm Sunday, He was proclaiming that "He would go to the Cross on Good Friday."
Now, it's our turn. Will you say, will I say, "I Will Go?" This Crystal Lewis song will help make such a proclamation more understandable:
Count it all joy.
Grateful
Now, it's our turn. Will you say, will I say, "I Will Go?" This Crystal Lewis song will help make such a proclamation more understandable:
Count it all joy.
Grateful
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
God is Real!
If there were no God, there would be no atheists.
-- G. K. Chesterton
But without faith no one can please God. We must believe that God is real and that He rewards everyone who searches for Him.
-- Hebrews 11:6 (CEV)
By Faith! In Faith! (Hebrews 11)
Grateful
-- G. K. Chesterton
But without faith no one can please God. We must believe that God is real and that He rewards everyone who searches for Him.
-- Hebrews 11:6 (CEV)
By Faith! In Faith! (Hebrews 11)
Grateful
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Learn to Fly. Release the Reigns.
The words of this Crystal Lewis song titled "Learn to Fly" are pure poetry to the soul.
Sometimes I sit wondering
I wonder what the future brings
I wonder what tomorrow means
I've thoughts of fear, they frighten me
About days ahead that I can't see
I want to know with certainty
So I'm faced with a choice
A fork in the road
I can raise my voice in protest
Or surrender and let go
(Chorus)
And learn to fly
Learn to soar
Above the doubts around my door
Learn to see
Learn to try
Learn to trust
Let go and fly
Life isn't always fair it seems
At times I feel cheated out of my dreams
Where I am isn't where I planned to be
My plans are changed without my consent
To come this way wasn't my intent
The road I face isn't the one I meant to take
So I'm faced with a choice
A fork in the road
I can raise my voice in protest
Or surrender and let go
(Bridge)
I look beyond the boundaries of my expectations
There is so much more to life than what it seems
The past is preparation for the future
I release the reigns I've held and let you lead
Click here: - Crystal Lewis - Learn to Fly
Oh, that I had wings like a dove;
then I would fly away and rest!
-- Psalm 55:6 (NLT)
By Faith! In Faith! (Hebrews 11)
Grateful
Sometimes I sit wondering
I wonder what the future brings
I wonder what tomorrow means
I've thoughts of fear, they frighten me
About days ahead that I can't see
I want to know with certainty
So I'm faced with a choice
A fork in the road
I can raise my voice in protest
Or surrender and let go
(Chorus)
And learn to fly
Learn to soar
Above the doubts around my door
Learn to see
Learn to try
Learn to trust
Let go and fly
Life isn't always fair it seems
At times I feel cheated out of my dreams
Where I am isn't where I planned to be
My plans are changed without my consent
To come this way wasn't my intent
The road I face isn't the one I meant to take
So I'm faced with a choice
A fork in the road
I can raise my voice in protest
Or surrender and let go
(Bridge)
I look beyond the boundaries of my expectations
There is so much more to life than what it seems
The past is preparation for the future
I release the reigns I've held and let you lead
Click here: - Crystal Lewis - Learn to Fly
Oh, that I had wings like a dove;
then I would fly away and rest!
-- Psalm 55:6 (NLT)
By Faith! In Faith! (Hebrews 11)
Grateful
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
To Truly Believe? A Test of Love.
The real challenge is to allow yourself to be forgiven, to be healed, to be given something. To truly believe "God yearns to wipe away all your guilt and shame and give you a new heart and new spirit" is a test of love. -- Henri Nouwen
(16) God loved the people of this world so much that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who has faith in Him will have eternal life and never really die. (17) God did not send His Son into the world to condemn its people. He sent Him to save them! (18) No one who has faith in God's Son will be condemned. But everyone who doesn't have faith in Him has already been condemned for not having faith in God's only Son. -- John 3:16-18 (CEV)
Lord, help our unbelief... Amen.
Grateful
(16) God loved the people of this world so much that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who has faith in Him will have eternal life and never really die. (17) God did not send His Son into the world to condemn its people. He sent Him to save them! (18) No one who has faith in God's Son will be condemned. But everyone who doesn't have faith in Him has already been condemned for not having faith in God's only Son. -- John 3:16-18 (CEV)
Lord, help our unbelief... Amen.
Grateful
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
You Can Trust Me.
I've been focused on Proverbs 3:5 much of my life and especially this year. Hear it from the New Living Translation of the Holy Bible:
Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
do not depend on your own understanding.
In four words, God is giving this invitation: You Can Trust Me.
Crystal Lewis sings a song that's simply titled: Trust Me.
TRUST ME. (lyrics)
Close your eyes
Take a step
It’s okay
I know where we’re going
Don’t fret
I’ve been before
Through these valleys
Down these long and dangerous roads
Yet dark as they seem
(Chorus)
Trust Me
Though you can’t see
You can Trust Me
The way may be steep
You can Trust Me
Let Me lead...
Trust Me
Open your eyes
But don’t let go of My hand
Let your tears give way to smiles
See the joy inside the trial
Don’t worry
You’re safe with Me around
Rest assured
I’m on your side
I won’t let you hit the ground
But close as it seems...
It’s true that what’s in front of you
Isn’t always clear
But you must believe it in your heart
That I’m here - I’m here!
My Friends, be glad, even if you have a lot of trouble.
-- James 1:2 (CEV)
Grateful
Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
do not depend on your own understanding.
In four words, God is giving this invitation: You Can Trust Me.
Crystal Lewis sings a song that's simply titled: Trust Me.
TRUST ME. (lyrics)
Close your eyes
Take a step
It’s okay
I know where we’re going
Don’t fret
I’ve been before
Through these valleys
Down these long and dangerous roads
Yet dark as they seem
(Chorus)
Trust Me
Though you can’t see
You can Trust Me
The way may be steep
You can Trust Me
Let Me lead...
Trust Me
Open your eyes
But don’t let go of My hand
Let your tears give way to smiles
See the joy inside the trial
Don’t worry
You’re safe with Me around
Rest assured
I’m on your side
I won’t let you hit the ground
But close as it seems...
It’s true that what’s in front of you
Isn’t always clear
But you must believe it in your heart
That I’m here - I’m here!
My Friends, be glad, even if you have a lot of trouble.
-- James 1:2 (CEV)
Grateful
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Soon-Coming Jesus! Right-Now Readiness!
The Happy Goodman Family used to sing a Gospel song that said: What a beautiful day for the Lord to come again!
One of my life verses contains five words spoken by my soon-coming Lord Jesus, followed by four echoing words spoken by John the Revelator. Those four echoing words of John's, very often cry aloud to my soon-coming Lord Jesus from the depths of my desperate-to-see-Him soul:
If you sense you are not ready, please come to Jesus. Turning from sin and turning to Him, He will exchange your sentence of death for His gift of eternal life.
Our soon-coming Jesus is our right-now Readiness!
Grateful
One of my life verses contains five words spoken by my soon-coming Lord Jesus, followed by four echoing words spoken by John the Revelator. Those four echoing words of John's, very often cry aloud to my soon-coming Lord Jesus from the depths of my desperate-to-see-Him soul:
“Yes, I am coming soon.” -- Five Words of Jesus
"Amen. Come, Lord Jesus." -- Four Words of John
-- Revelation 22:20 (NIV)
Finally, Crystal Lewis sings a song of urgency that reminds (those who know God) and warns (those who do not know God). The title of the song is People get ready! Jesus is coming!
If you sense you are not ready, please come to Jesus. Turning from sin and turning to Him, He will exchange your sentence of death for His gift of eternal life.
Our soon-coming Jesus is our right-now Readiness!
Grateful
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