Christian Music Artist Reviews
This group is really interesting. They mix up a lot of different styles, and I love how this song starts out with beautiful piano and then transitions into a more techno/electric sound. I also noticed that their songs use straight up Bible verses for lyrics. This song is called Eyes of the Lord. They remind me of Owl City a bit, if that helps. :) They are Indies, so listening to them makes me feel all Hipster… :P haha Anyways, enjoy!!
This is seriously… ridiculous… ahhhhh sooo good. I like a little Christmas edge. :D
One of the people I follow posted this song, and I loved it immediately. So! For your listening pleasures….
I am the Lord your God
I go before you now
I stand beside you
I’m all around you
And though you feel I’m far away
I am closer than your breath
I am with you
More than you know
I am the Lord your peace
No evil will conquer you
Steady now your heart and mind
Come into my rest
And oh let your faith arise
And life up your weary head
I am with you wherever you go
Come to me, I’m all you need
Come to me, I’m everything
Come to me, I’m all you need
Come to me, I’m your everything
I am your anchor in the wind and the waves
And I am steadfast, so don’t be afraid
Though your heart and flesh may fail you
I’m your faithful strength
And I am with you wherever you go
(chorus)
Don’t look to the right or to the left, keep your eyes on me
You will not be shaken. You will not be moved
Oh
I am the hand to hold, I am the truth, I am the way
Just come to me, come to me
Cause I’m all that you need
Wow… it’s hard to believe that it’s been six months today since I had spinal fusion surgery. It’s been a rough ride. It’s definitely turned my life upside down. So many things have changed because of surgery, and just during the time of surgery. I’ve fought with self-loathing, deppression, tons of pain, hope about my future, and more. I’ve gained some friends, and realized who my true friends are. But the greatest two things I’ve learned are these:
He restores my soul.
and
It is not by strength one prevails.
Both of these phrases are from the Bible, and they came to me in some of my deepest moments of sadness. It was like God was saying to me that He will restore my life to fullness of joy and relationships and just beauty in general. And that it is not my own strength that causes me to prevail. Faith, and trust in God to take care of me is the reason that I prevail. When I come out of this time of healing completely (1 year), and I am able to be a better me, the reason for that is because He has been the strength that restored me.
One of my favorite Christmas songs. God could have chose to send Jesus with all the power and ability to take down the world with one breath, but instead He came as a small little baby. Thus proving God’s even stronger, because He still wins using weakness.
Could’ve come like a mighty storm
With all the strength of a hurricane
You could’ve come like a forest fire
With the power of heaven in Your flame
But You came like a winter snow
Quiet and soft and slow
Falling from the sky in the night
To the earth below
You could’ve swept in like a tidal wave
Or an ocean to ravish our hearts
You could have come through like a roaring flood
To wipe away the things we’ve scarred
But You came like a winter snow
(Yes, You did)
You were quiet
You were soft and slow
Falling from the sky in the night
To the earth below
Oh, no, Your voice wasn’t in a bush burning
No, Your voice wasn’t in a rushing wind
It was still
It was small
It was hidden
You came like a winter snow
Quiet and soft and slow
Falling from the sky in the night
To the earth below
Falling
(Oh, yeah)
To the earth below
You came falling
From the sky in the night
To the earth below
Lately I’ve been in a very Hymny mood, which is sort of abnormal. But I think the lyrics are just so beautifully written. One of my favorites right now is “How Deep the Father’s Love” This song is just sooo good. His love is far beyond our understanding. His love is what pulls me out of the deepest pits of life. And I know with all my heart that He loves me, has saved me, and I am free because of Him.
This particular one is covered by Joy Williams. I just like her easy breathless voice.
Lyrics
How deep the Father’s love for us,
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure
How great the pain of searing loss,
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the chosen One,
Bring many sons to glory
Behold the Man upon a cross,
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice,
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that left Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished
I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom
This one is just for some good Christmas fun. :) I love Christmas, and even though this doesn’t have a whole lot of substance with a record of affecting my life, I still just like to listen to it. :)
(via sketchmedesire)
