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Music Mondays

Music Monday: Come Alive (Dry Bones)

May 28, 2018 //  by Nikol//  Leave a Comment

We haven’t had a Music Monday in a while.  Like…ummmm….2013- a-while.   😯   Maybe it is time to bring them back.

This song stopped me in my tracks one day when I was getting ready for work.  It gave me chills.  I love Lauren Daigle’s voice so much.  And if you don’t find yourself singing the bridge throughout the day, I’m not sure we can be friends.

It is not only a great song, it is a great prayer…I hope you enjoy!  Don’t forget to let me know in the comments what you’ve been listening to.

Come Alive (Dry Bones)

Through the eyes of men it seems there’s so much we have lost
As we look down the road where all the prodigals have walked
One by one the enemy has whispered lies
And led them off as slaves

But we know that you are god yours is the victory
We know there is more to come
That we may not yet see
So with the faith you’ve given us
We’ll step into the valley unafraid, yeah

As we call out to dry bones come alive, come alive
We call out to dead hearts come alive, come alive
Up out of the ashes let us see an army rise
We call out to dry bones, come alive

God of endless mercy God of unrelenting love
Rescue every daughter bring us back the wayward son
And by your Spirit breathe upon them show the world that you alone can save
You alone can save

As we call out to dry bones come alive, come alive
We call out to dead hearts come alive, come alive
Up out of the ashes let us see an army rise
We call out to dry bones come alive

So breathe, oh Breath of God
Now breathe, oh Breath of God
Breathe, oh Breath of God now breathe

Breathe, oh Breath of God
Now breathe, oh Breath of God
Breathe, oh Breath of God, now breathe

As we call out to dry bones come alive, come alive
We call out to dead hearts come alive, come alive
Up out of the ashes let us see an army rise
We call out to dry bones, come alive

We call out to dry bones, come alive
Oh come alive

Songwriters: Lauren Daigle / Michael Farren
Come Alive lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc, Capitol Christian Music Group

 

Category: Music Mondays

Music Monday: Walk With Me

June 17, 2013 //  by Nikol//  Leave a Comment

Sometimes a song has a good beat to it. Sometimes a song has wonderful words that speak to my soul. Sometimes a song has both.  Happy Music Monday, folks!

Walk With Me
by Caedmon’s Call

Walk with me quiet, walk with me slow
With watered down coffee and words of gold
I can feel the edges of these things
When I hear you speak to me, so walk with me

Walk with me empty, walk with me strong
The hush of our voices, when the day seems so long
It is like a balm, it is like a jewel
It unravels all I thought I knew

Will you lead me, beside the still waters
Where the oil, it runs over, and my cup overflows
You restore my soul

Tell me the story, where old is made new
The promise of ages, and all things that are true
When the shadows fall and the wrecking ball
Swings and tears me through the heart

Will you lead me, beside the still waters
Where the oil, it runs over, and my cup overflows
You restore my soul.

Category: Music Mondays

Music Monday: The Harvester

March 25, 2013 //  by Nikol//  Leave a Comment

Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my most favorite week of the entire year: Holy Week. And while an Easter song would probably be more appropriate, the Lord is practically dragging me by the hair to post something different because of this one word:

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Harvest.

It seems like a harmless word. A good one, even. Yet, since September this word has been haunting me and taunting me with its awesome yet elusive self. I have, no doubt, that it is significant because I see it everywhere.

In my mailbox

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In the grocery aisle

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On a box of butter knives

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On the back of my dinner

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In my books

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On random cards

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On a friend’s post on Facebook

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And another friend’s post

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And Twitter

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In Scriptures that sneak up on me (Mark 4:29)

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In my life verse (Galatians 6:9)

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And on my iPod.  Thanks Brandon Heath.

The Harvester

Up with the dawn and the rooster crow
Been that way since I don’t know
Throw a little water on my face
Get out the door and greet the day

Put my knees down on the ground
Sing to the Lord in a weary sound
Ask Him for the strength I need
Break my heart like a weed

For all that we’ve grown
How could we forget
Those who don’t know
Or just don’t know yet

Let’s harvest this field
From sunrise to sunset
The Master is coming
We are not done yet
We are not done yet
Yet

Bring out the sickle
Bring out the pail
Bushel full of wire
And a fork to the bale
Work through the pain in the rain or shine
C’mon y’all we still got time
We still got time

For all that we’ve grown
How could we forget
Those who don’t know
Or just don’t know yet

Let’s harvest this field
From sunrise to sunset
The Master is coming
We are not done yet
We are not done yet
Yet
Yet

The turning of the season
Is upon us, my friends
Now’s the time
All that was sown
Is there for the reaping

For all that we’ve grown
How could we forget
Those who don’t know
Or just don’t know yet

Let’s harvest this field
From sunrise to sunset
The Master is coming
We are not done yet
We are not done yet
Yet
Yet

Category: Music Mondays

(Re)Thinking Christmas: Music “I Will Find A Way”

December 10, 2012 //  by Nikol//  1 Comment

God comes to us unexpectedly. He whispers to the darkest places of our hearts. The places where shame and fear reside and where brokenness and disappointment lay their head. He comes to us amidst the rubble of our hearts, and He whispers. His gentle whispers are of an unimaginable and incomprehensible love demonstrated through His son, Emmanuel. Bolts on the doors of our heart may be strong enough to keep His love out, yet even then, He will find a way.

I Will Find A Way

by Andy Gullahorn & Jason Gray

At the end of this run down tenement hall
Is the room of a girl I know
She cowers behind all the dead bolt locks
Afraid of the outside world

So how should I come to the one I love?
I will find a way

Many thieves and collectors have used that door
But they only brought her shame
So she won’t even open it anymore
Still I will find a way

I could call out her name with love through the walls
But condemnation is all she hears
I could break down the door and take her into my arms
But she might die from the fear

So how should I come to the one I love?
I will find a way, I will find a way
How should I come to the one I love?
I will find a way

No hiding place ever kept her safe
So she hides inside herself
Now to reach her heart the only way
Is to hide in there as well
I will hide in there as well

She gave up on love waiting for a change
But a change is coming soon
How could she not love the helpless babe
Who is waking in her womb?

I found way, I found a way…

She’ll know I am coming before I am here
When she hangs her head she’ll see me there
And then when I come she won’t run away
All the beauty and joy will return to her face
And what of the loneliness? Now it is gone
Lost in the bond of a mother and son
Every sin that she suffered at the hands of men
Every single disgrace will be washed clean again
I will love her completely and when I am grown
I will carry her out of that tenement room
I am doing a new thing and soon you will see
I am coming among you and my name shall be
Emmanuel, Emmanuel, Emmanuel

Category: (Re)Thinking Christmas, Music Mondays

(Re)Thinking Christmas: Music “Send Me”

December 3, 2012 //  by Nikol//  1 Comment

Every year – AFTER Thanksgiving – I pull out the Christmas music. I have some Christmas albums that stay with me year after year such as…

Martina McBride’s Christmas album

and Nat King Cole’s rendition of “The Christmas Song.”

So smooth.
So classy.
So timeless.

However, even though the singer or the beat might change, most of the time it’s just the same old songs over and over and over again.

Which is where I find myself 3 days into December.

Since it’s been a while since we’ve had a Music Monday, I thought we might venture into some less popular but perhaps truly endearing songs for the Christmas season.

First up is a song that – to my knowledge – hasn’t even been published. (Sorry) I stumbled across it on a Christmas special a couple of years ago – and even though I only heard it once – the words were stuck in my head for weeks!

At church, we hear a lot of different perspectives from the various characters of the Christmas story.   We discuss…

the shepherds,
Mary,
Joseph,
the wise men,
the angels,
even King Herod

But have you ever wondered what Jesus’ perspective might have been? Brandon Heath did, and I’m so grateful for such a simple yet profound view of the Nativity.

Send Me

If love is truly all the world will need
let it begin with me.
If this is who beloved ones shall be
let them be loved by me.
It’s a long way down.
I think I’m ready now.

A virgin girl by the name of Mary
Father, she will carry me.
Her husband, Joseph, gentlest of men
He’ll be watching over me.
It’s a long way down.
I think I’m ready now.

Send me
Oh, send me
I won’t be gone for long
And I know you’ll be with me
And we will lead them home.

If hope endures the sufferings of man
Restore every faith in me.
The time has come to show them once again
Let them see you through me.
It’s a long way down.
Think I’m ready now.

Send me
Oh, send me
I won’t be gone for long
and I know you’ll be with me.
and we will lead them home.

Father, send me
Oh, send me
I won’t be gone for long
and I know you’ll be with me
And we will lead them home.

If love is truly all the world will need
Let it begin with me.
If this is who beloved ones shall be
Let them be loved by me.
It’s a long way down
Think I’m ready now.

Category: (Re)Thinking Christmas, Music Mondays

Music Monday: That’s What Faith Can Do

August 27, 2012 //  by Nikol//  1 Comment

I love me some Pandora radio. I specifically love my Andrew Peterson channel. It’s gotten me through many days at the office.

But do you know what I don’t like?

When a song comes on that is freakishly appropriate. You know…like when you are getting ready to give up on something and this songs plays:

What Faith Can Do

by Kutless

Everybody falls sometimes
Gotta find the strength to rise
From the ashes and make a new beginning
Anyone can feel the ache
You think its more than you can take
But you are stronger, stronger than you know
Don’t you give up now
The sun will soon be shining
You gotta face the clouds
To find the silver lining

I’ve seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn’t ever end
Even when the sky is falling
And I’ve seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That’s what faith can do

It doesn’t matter what you’ve heard
Impossible is not a word
It’s just a reason for someone not to try
Everybody’s scared to death
When they decide to take that step
Out on the water
It’ll be alright
Life is so much more
Than what your eyes are seeing
You will find your way
If you keep believing

I’ve seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn’t ever end
Even when the sky is falling
And I’ve seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That’s what faith can do

Overcome the odds
You don’t have a chance
(That’s what faith can do)
When the world says you can’t
It’ll tell you that you can!

I’ve seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn’t ever end
Even when the sky is falling
And I’ve seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That’s what faith can do
That’s what faith can do!
Even if you fall sometimes
You will have the strength to rise

Category: Music Mondays

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