I came home in a state of worship...and spent the afternoon in the kitchen listening to this song on repeat while making dinner. A friend introduced me to the Christian artist Chris Tomlin...and I am continuously ushered into a state of worship instantly listening to him....God has truly annointed him and his lyrics and has used his music to minister to me over and over again....such as this song. Here are the lyrics:
~I Will Rise~ There's a peace I've come to know Though my heart and flesh may fail There's an anchor for my soul I can say "It is well" Jesus has overcome And the grave is overwhelmed The victory is won He is risen from the dead And I will rise when He calls my name No more sorrow, no more pain I will rise on eagles' wings Before my God fall on my knees And rise I will rise There's a day that's drawing near When this darkness breaks to light And the shadows disappear And my faith shall be my eyes Jesus has overcome And the grave is overwhelmed The victory is won He is risen from the dead And I will rise when He calls my name No more sorrow, no more pain I will rise on eagles' wings Before my God fall on my knees And rise I will rise And I hear the voice of many angels sing, "Worthy is the Lamb" And I hear the cry of every longing heart, "Worthy is the Lamb" And I hear the voice of many angels sing, "Worthy is the Lamb" And I hear the cry of every longing heart, "Worthy is the Lamb" And I will rise when He calls my name No more sorrow, no more pain I will rise on eagles' wings Before my God fall on my knees And rise I will rise |
~Today's sermon was related Luke 8:22-25....Jesus calms the storm...and calms the disciples fears. Our pastor asked the questions: What is it in this passage that causes me to love Christ more...to stand in awe of Him more....to trust His sufficiency more completely? Where is your faith?
Jesus was, in essence, asking the disciples why they were worried, upset and afraid....why didn't they remain calm and TRUST Him?
We need to 'exercise 'our faith...continuously trusting in Him...the more we exercise our faith, it strengthens it ...sort of building our 'faith muscles'...remembering always...."I am not in control...God is in control!
After this sermon...and worship...coming home and listening to "I Will Rise" all afternoon really spoke to my heart....and calmed, strengthened and comforted me! May you all have a blessed Sabbath today! ~Sue~
