Brave new world

Was a little emotional when I got home on Sunday... it's been a crazy-wonderful, mountain-climbing 40+ days... I had this amazing vision of the future in church this morning and was chock full of hope but events of the day, weariness and pressure got me all weepy and was asking God, now that's over and done with, what's next? Out of nowhere this song popped in my head and I knew that Holy Spirit was singing to me. Hadn't heard it in forever and was not feeling sing-songey in the least but the lyrics so illuminated that moment of self-doubt and confusion. I just love how He speaks to us in ways that delight our hearts.

I can show you the world
Shining, shimmering, splendid
Tell me, princess, now when did
You last let your heart decide?

I can open your eyes
Take you wonder by wonder
Over sideways and under
On a magic carpet ride

A whole new world
A new fantastic point of view
No one to tell us no
Or where to go
Or say we're only dreaming

A whole new world
A dazzling place I never knew
But when I'm way up here
It's crystal clear
That now I'm in a whole new world with you

Unbelievable sights
Indescribable feeling
Soaring, tumbling, freewheeling
Through an endless diamond sky

A whole new world
(Don't you dare close your eyes)
A hundred thousand things to see
(Hold your breath - it gets better)
I'm like a shooting star
I've come so far
I can't go back to where I used to be

A whole new world
(Every turn a surprise)
With new horizons to pursue
(Every moment red-letter)
I'll chase them anywhere
There's time to spare
Let me share this whole new world with you

A whole new world
That's where we'll be
A thrilling chase
A wondrous place
For you and me

Furious Love

His love is deep, His love is wide
And it covers us
His love is fierce, His love is strong
It is furious
His love is sweet, His love is wild
And it's waking hearts to life

Weapons Engaged

I got me a battleaxe the other day!

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 Youʼre an army dressed for battle 
 Take the land

The weapons of our warfare
They are mighty through our God

We cut off the giant's head
We eat giants for our bread

You're a Mighty, mighty, mighty, mighty
Warrior

Staying focused

For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him. - 2 Chronicles 16:9 

Teach me your way, O Lord and I will walk in your truth; 

give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. - Psalm 86:11 

But because my servant Caleb has a different spirit and follows me wholeheartedly, I will bring him into the land he went to, and his descendents will inherit it. - Numbers 14:24   

Currently burning a sizable hole in my playlist:

All Sons & Daughters

love. this. song.

Your Love Never Fails

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, 
who have been called according to his purpose. ~ Romans 8:28

            

Nothing can separate
Even if I ran away
Your love never fails

I know I still make mistakes
But You have new mercies for me everyday
Your love never fails

You stay the same through the ages
Your love never changes
There maybe pain in the night but joy comes in the morning

And when the oceans rage
I don't have to be afraid
Because I know that You love me

Your love never fails

The wind is strong and the water's deep
But I'm not alone here in these open seas
Cause Your love never fails

The chasm is far too wide
I never thought I'd reach the other side
But Your love never fails

You make, all things, work together for my good

             

                You'd think I'd be sick of this song by now, but noo. nevahh! 

♫ Gungor - Beautiful Things

Love this song! Don't let the band name throw you off. Sounded like some ancient warrior to this particular naif but it's contemporary worship music at its bestest. Easy on the ears and on the soul. Thanks for sharing Sunny!

          "You make beautiful things
           You make beautiful things out of the dust
           You make beautiful things
           You make beautiful things out of us

           You make me new
           You are making me new"

God Is Not A White Man ♥

More Gungor goodness here and here.