In the meantime

Been listening to this song a lot lately.  It's such a good one!

Can't get this song out of my head...

10,000 Reasons by Matt Redman has become one of my favorite songs.  Was blessed by this devotional by Desiring God  that goes along with the song.  "We may have ten thousand reasons to praise him in the best times, but this one reason can suffice in the worst times: He is God . And no matter what else we lose, nothing can separate us from him."

I came across a 3-song preview of Caroline Cobb’s album, The Blood + The Breath a few days ago and basically, I just need to get the whole CD!  The theme of the CD is  Songs that tell the story of Redemption,  with each song based on a specific Scripture passage.  At times, the lyrics are taken almost directly from the passage. The preview songs talk about Christ’s prayer in the garden from Mark 15:26-52, Pentecost in Acts 1 & 2, and finally, a challenge to wake up and listen for the trumpet sound, based on 1 Corinthians 15! To download the free preview of the album, as well as view a video of her song  The Passover Song, you can find them  HERE  . Check it out!  Praise God for His work of redemption!

At times I don't know how to adequately express myself.  Sincere longing, yearning, and seeking hard after the Lord often get stifled by my circumstances. This song, based on Psalm 84, has been a recent reminder of what I desire to be a reality in my life right now.  How sweet the place where You dwell, O Lord,  My soul longs and faints for You My heart sings out a loud song of joy  For I have known the living God. I want to be where You are, O Lord I want to be where You are, O Lord I'd rather have just one day with You Than be anywhere else There's no good thing that You will withhold From those who live to follow You  I'd rather be Your servant, O God Than have the riches of this world Those who follow You go from strength to strength Those who trust in You are filled with joy. (c) Stephen Altrogge, 2008, Sovereign Grace Praise