In Psalm 3, David is crying out to God over a messy family situation. After years of building alliances and strategizing, his son, Absalom launches a full scale, deceitful plot to overthrow David's kingdom and take control of the throne.
Verses 1 and 2 say:
O LORD, how my adversaries have increased!
Many are rising up against me.
Many are saying of my soul,
"There is no deliverance for him in God."
Forces are coming against the king, maliciously snarling...”God will not help you, David”!
But, David knows where his help comes from.
In the very next verse, he says:
But You, O LORD, are a shield for me,
My glory and the One who lifts up my head.
At another low spot in David’s life, he declared to the Lord:
You are my hiding place;
You shall preserve me from trouble;
You shall surround me with songs of deliverance. Psalm 32:7
Yesterday, just as I was writing about how music is an awesome gift, I received an email
that said:
“Yesterday you kept popping in my head and every time I thought of you that song
"Our God is Greater" was coming to mind.”
Water You turned into wine
Open the eyes of the blind
There’s no one like You
None like You
Into the darkness You shine
Out of the ashes we rise
There’s no one like You
None like You
Our God is greater, our God is stronger
God You are higher than any other
Our God is Healer, awesome in power
Our God, Our God…
And if Our God is for us, then who could ever stop us
And if our God is with us, then what can stand against?
And if Our God is for us, then who could ever stop us
And if our God is with us, then what can stand against?
What can stand against?
~“Our God”-Chris Tomlin
This is a song of deliverance! A declaration of God’s mighty power and His ability to protect, defend and heal us. A Christian anthem of victory! Victory which is now ours, because of what Jesus accomplished at the cross.
It has been said that music is language of the soul.
When we listen to His truths in song, they penetrate deep into our hearts, bypassing our logic.
Logic can get in the way of faith.
Since my previous post (the word is out- I’m a lyric-girl)
I have received a few more songs via email.
The connection became clear....I am being surrounded by “songs of deliverance.”
I want you to be surrounded, also.
If a song comes to mind that has helped you through a difficult time, and you want to do this, post the link in the comment box, so we can all be surrounded by songs of deliverance! You never know how the Lord might use it to lift someones’s head to trust in Him. And maybe you’ll even find yourself singing along...;)
I’ll start us off, with one of my favorites by Evan Wickham called "Our Deliverer"
The LORD your God in your midst,
The Mighty One, will save;
He will rejoice over you with gladness,
He will quiet you with His love,
He will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17
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ReplyDeleteLisa,
ReplyDeleteHope this one lifts you high! I love you and am praying for you moment by moment. Cathy T.
http://youtu.be/dU95bEZGaTI
"At Your Name"
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b61wsBdqrKM
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ReplyDeleteAt first glance this might not seem like a song of deliverance, but it is. Sometimes deliverance means just being held while the storm still appears to engulf you. ;)
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"We're asking why this happens to us
Who have died to live, it's unfair...
This is what it means to be held
How it feels, when the sacred is torn from your life And you survive
This is what it is to be loved and to know
That the promise was that when everything fell
We'd be held
This hand is bitterness
We want to taste it and
Let the hatred numb our sorrows
The wise hand opens slowly
To lilies of the valley and tomorrow
This is what it means to be held
How it feels, when the sacred is torn from your life And you survive
This is what it is to be loved and to know
That the promise was that when everything fell
We'd be held
If hope if born of suffering
If this is only the beginning
Can we not wait, for one hour
Watching for our Savior
This is what it means to be held
How it feels, when the sacred is torn from your life
And you survive
This is what it is to be loved and to know
That the promise was that when everything fell
We'd be held"
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ReplyDeleteLisa,
ReplyDeleteI am thinking of you and praying for you all day every day and night! My heart is hurt, but Our God is BIG!!!!! I love this song and I hope it blesses you and others!! Love and blessings to you!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1I_IVnjQTU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElVC6rfX3Z8
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ReplyDeleteOh how we need to TRUST HIM....our deliverer!
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close your eyes
take a step
it’s ok
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
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!
Lisa, I love you and your family! And I am so thankful you keep writing on here. You are a true inspiration for me and I treasure your every word and faithfulness. You remind me and many others you touch to stay focused because this is all temporal and He is eternal!
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I Love you so much!
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Always!!! Amy
I thought of Kutless: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7elxC8LXfzE
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Lisa, I don't know how to post a link but a song that God always gives me in difficult times is God Will Make A Way (im sorry, I'm not even sure who sings it.
ReplyDeleteGod will make a way
Where there seems to be no way
He works in ways we cannot see
He will make a way.
He will be my guide
Hold me closely to His side
With love and strength for each new day
He will make a way for me.
Am praying for you and your family daily.
Gods peace to you
Lori
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOALCZQyUJA&feature=related
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ReplyDeleteLisa, God bless you as you listen to this song "Let the Waters Rise" by Mikeschair.
It has truly blessed me. When everything seems to be ragging. We can trust God is in the eye of the storm and the calm of the sea. He is always faithful!! His Love is enough to pull us through.
I want to thank you for being so faithful updating your blog. I am lifting you and your family daily to Precious Heavenly Father!!
Love in Christ, Dee Ann
You are God, by the Katinas
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Healer of my being
Through your righteousness
I've been redeemed
Forgiven by your grace
Your joy is my strength
When everything has changed
you stay the same
You are God
Bright and Morning Star
When I'm down you lift me up
You're the Lover of my heart
You are God
Mender of my soul
You're the rain that makes my whole
You are God
Ever-present help
Savior of my life
Everything I have belongs to you
My time is in your hands
My purpose is your will
I know that you'll provide
so I'II be still
You are God
Bright and Morning Star
When I'm down you lift me up
You are the Lover of my heart
You are God
Mender of my soul
You are the rain that makes me whole
You are the One
that delivers me
It's not because of what I am
but who You are
Chorus (2X)
You are God
You're my provider
When I'm down
You lift me higher
When I'm weak
You are the fire
that turns me into gold
You are God
Alpha, Omega
Take my life
Lord I surrender
You're the rain that makes me whole
You are God
This song has always helped me during those difficult times. Praying for you and your family.
In Him, Danielle
4 minutes and 40 seconds of escaping to a secret place of healing and comfort with the Lord- I cannot listen to this song without crying every time...it's beautiful!!!
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