Heres another song for the season. It was inspired by a message by a very special pastor(:
If You werent invited
If You werent invited
If You received no invitation
To your own celebration
What if no gift was for You
If no gift was for You
When all you did was give
And got nothing in return
The season crys, for a reason to celebrate
Finding love, in a world full of hate
So dont let Christmas fold, with its message untold
Cos many need to know, many need to know
O God, help me tell Your story
This day, that they may see Your glory
Come to life, in me this Christmas story
We'll do it right, we'll do it right this time
And if we could be in Your shoes a little while...how would you feel
If You werent invited
If You werent invited
If You received no invitation
To your own celebration
What if no gift was for You
If no gift was for You
When all you did was give
And got nothing in return
We'll do this right this time
We'll do it right this time around..
This year
Its all for You
The world will hear
Hear the good news
This Christmas party
Will not be left empty
Do you hear the sound?
The angels they surround
Are you ready to see?
Will you tremble in fear
Cos the King is here
The King is here
So fall...on your knees
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Christmas Time is here(:
Its my first Christmas song! Challenging, must say, considering the impact and atmosphere every carol creates, and the weight of the occasion. But was inspired to write a message about love, using the Christmas story. May not live up to every carol but hope the message gets accross. I know its early, but MERRY CHRISTMAS greetings to all. Isnt Chirstmas just great??
The Christmas Love Story
V1
Take a look around
Everything that surrounds doesnt it make you happy?
Makes you never wanna leave
A moment of only joy
And sorrow cannot find its way
Cos its Christmas Day
Yea its Christmas Day
Pre-chorus
And love is everywhere, can you feel it in the air?
Love is everwhere, can you feel it
Chorus
On this special night, all that was wrong was turned to right
What a precious sight, to see all darkness turn to light
Love came, love came on Christmas night
Love came, love came on Christmas night
V2
Can you hear the sound?
The Christmas bells they ring
And oh the happiness it brings
Just makes you wanna sing
And these words "I love you"
Is just the words I wanna to say to you
And Ill say it again
Say it over and over again
(Pre chorus)
(Chorus)
Bridge
This night, God makes a twist in the story
Written for you and me
Hope for eternity
And heaven sheds a tear
As its darling falls to earthly ground
And if you listen clear
In the quiet you can hear a sound..
My Son, sleep sound on that bed of hay
My Son, do you know the price you'll pay
My son, my son, do you know the price you'll pay
Love came, love came on Christmas night
Love came, love came on Christmas night
The Christmas Love Story
V1
Take a look around
Everything that surrounds doesnt it make you happy?
Makes you never wanna leave
A moment of only joy
And sorrow cannot find its way
Cos its Christmas Day
Yea its Christmas Day
Pre-chorus
And love is everywhere, can you feel it in the air?
Love is everwhere, can you feel it
Chorus
On this special night, all that was wrong was turned to right
What a precious sight, to see all darkness turn to light
Love came, love came on Christmas night
Love came, love came on Christmas night
V2
Can you hear the sound?
The Christmas bells they ring
And oh the happiness it brings
Just makes you wanna sing
And these words "I love you"
Is just the words I wanna to say to you
And Ill say it again
Say it over and over again
(Pre chorus)
(Chorus)
Bridge
This night, God makes a twist in the story
Written for you and me
Hope for eternity
And heaven sheds a tear
As its darling falls to earthly ground
And if you listen clear
In the quiet you can hear a sound..
My Son, sleep sound on that bed of hay
My Son, do you know the price you'll pay
My son, my son, do you know the price you'll pay
Love came, love came on Christmas night
Love came, love came on Christmas night
Monday, December 3, 2007
Ballerina Girl
This song i wrote is dedicated to my sis on her 21st bday. My sis is a talented singer and dancer, but in everything she does she does it to please her Father in heaven, and its not for self glorification. Thats something I admire about you sis(: The song is a song of grace, gratefulness, dedication and devotion. It is a conversation betweeen a daughter and her Father
"Would you dance your best for me
Would you dance your best for me?
Little Ballerina Girl
My little Ballerina Girl..
V1
Darling as you take the stage just remember My grace, my saving grace
And even as you dance away remember My love
You know the crowd will roar and surely theyll adore you so..
Yet just listen to the voice of the Father
Let My applause be the one that matters
Dance, dance, just for me...
C1
Would you dance your best for me?
Would you dance your best for me
Little Ballerina Girl
My little Ballerina Girl
Save your best dance for me
Save your best dance for me
Little ballerina girl, My little Ballerina Girl.."
V2
"Daddy as I take the stage ill remember the faith, you had in me
And would you mind if I sing for you too?
Let this melody I bring be a sweet sweet sound, devoted to You
Yet I know Youre not concerned with the tune..
All you want is a heart thats true to You
Let me sing, sing, for You
C2
I will sing my best for You
O I will sing my best for You
Daddy do I make you proud?
All that matters is make You proud
My Best song is for You
My Best song is for You
Daddy do I make You proud?
All I want is to make You proud.."
So would You dance your best for me?
My Little Ballerina Girl, Little Ballerina Girl
"Would you dance your best for me
Would you dance your best for me?
Little Ballerina Girl
My little Ballerina Girl..
V1
Darling as you take the stage just remember My grace, my saving grace
And even as you dance away remember My love
You know the crowd will roar and surely theyll adore you so..
Yet just listen to the voice of the Father
Let My applause be the one that matters
Dance, dance, just for me...
C1
Would you dance your best for me?
Would you dance your best for me
Little Ballerina Girl
My little Ballerina Girl
Save your best dance for me
Save your best dance for me
Little ballerina girl, My little Ballerina Girl.."
V2
"Daddy as I take the stage ill remember the faith, you had in me
And would you mind if I sing for you too?
Let this melody I bring be a sweet sweet sound, devoted to You
Yet I know Youre not concerned with the tune..
All you want is a heart thats true to You
Let me sing, sing, for You
C2
I will sing my best for You
O I will sing my best for You
Daddy do I make you proud?
All that matters is make You proud
My Best song is for You
My Best song is for You
Daddy do I make You proud?
All I want is to make You proud.."
So would You dance your best for me?
My Little Ballerina Girl, Little Ballerina Girl
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Saving me
When you stretch your hand to touch a life, is your life not touched by it as well? When you walk the extra mile to help someone, are you being helped in the process as well? When God sends us to bless someone, I believe He is also sending that someone to bless you. Many have realised that being a blesser means being blessed as well. The bible says: Refresh others, and you yourself will be refreshed. What an absolutely true fact. I sometimes think, serving in a ministry is for THEIR sake, is for the purpose of helping THEM. But I realise, serving has saved me, has helped me so much, has given ME joy, everything i want to offer the ministry i receive it myself. What an honour what a blessing what a privilegde it is! Its a cycle, you love the lost with a love that only comes from God, and at the same time you receive Gods love through helping the lost. Help me Lord, I am weak, help me want to serve you
V1
All along I was under this impression
That I was sent to you
But now I see that you were sent to me
Coming here, I feel so strongly for you
a feeling so strong that does not come from me
I wont receive this grace in vein
I'll release you from this pain brought by these chains
But finally, now I see
That the one thats being saved is me
Chorus
Thought I did this all for nothing
But its for something, bigger than me
You see I thought I was helping you
But really its you whos helping me
V2
Break away, from the things that get you by
Come let me teach you, how to spread these broken wings and fly
But understand, that if I had not grabbed your hand
I would have fallen off the edge on the other end
When I say, I love you
Know that these words I say is true
You may not say, the same to me
But I know that these words are said through you
Chorus
Thought I did this all for nothing
But its for something, bigger than me
You see I thought I was helping you
But really its you whos helping me
And the smile on your face is everything I look forward to see
I remember the day
I got on this ship not knowing where it would take me
Its been rough on the way
But not one day I regret this journey
V1
All along I was under this impression
That I was sent to you
But now I see that you were sent to me
Coming here, I feel so strongly for you
a feeling so strong that does not come from me
I wont receive this grace in vein
I'll release you from this pain brought by these chains
But finally, now I see
That the one thats being saved is me
Chorus
Thought I did this all for nothing
But its for something, bigger than me
You see I thought I was helping you
But really its you whos helping me
V2
Break away, from the things that get you by
Come let me teach you, how to spread these broken wings and fly
But understand, that if I had not grabbed your hand
I would have fallen off the edge on the other end
When I say, I love you
Know that these words I say is true
You may not say, the same to me
But I know that these words are said through you
Chorus
Thought I did this all for nothing
But its for something, bigger than me
You see I thought I was helping you
But really its you whos helping me
And the smile on your face is everything I look forward to see
I remember the day
I got on this ship not knowing where it would take me
Its been rough on the way
But not one day I regret this journey
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Nothing in Exchange
Quoting main character evaines words from the movie stardust; "Love is unconditional, uncontrollable, unbearable.. Its like my heart belongs to you, and ill give it to you, asking for nothing in exchange, only that you love me the same way" I have to agree her words, not only in the way mankind loves each other, but isnt it a good description of Gods love for us? Afterall, mankind can only love each other becos God loved in the first place, and all love comes from God afterall. But what love is more unconditional, more unbearable, more true than that of the Father in Heaven? Who came down to die, asking for nothing in exchange? even when we sin against Him over and over, even when we fall short of His grace, He still loves us all the same..for theres nothing we can exchange for his love, but all He ask is that we love Him back. Unending Love, Amazing Grace.
V1
Where do I begin, where do I even start?
Of everything that keeps us apart
And I ask for nothing, but ill ask just this one thing..
Do you feel the same?
Cos I love you, and theres nothing you can do about that
Nothing you can say, nothing will outweigh
Cos theres no price I would not pay.
And you can give me..
Chorus
Nothing in exchange
You may never have heard of me
I could just be a distant figure
And you can hurt me over and over...
But I will still love and care for you
And I will still wait for you
And I hope that youll love me back, and I hope that you love me back
V2
If only you could realise, if only you could recognise
My love is all that you need
And this song will not be enough, cos words just are not enough
To explain the depth of my love
My love is strong, stronger than youll ever know
Nothing you can do or say, would be able to repay
And I give this love for..Nothing in exchange
(chrous)
Anywhere you are, I would be there for you
And to the depths of the grave, I went there for you
Come and take my hand, and your search will come to an end
Trust me when I say, that I am the way
when I speak the truth, that I am the truth
I have given you my life, cos I am the life
No matter what the cost, I would do it again
Cos when everything is lost, my love will remain
Nothing in exchange
You may not even know who I am
I might just be a distant figure
And you might break my heart over and over..
But unconditional love
Came down to die from heaven above
Just for the hope that youll love me back
Just for the hope that youll love me back
V1
Where do I begin, where do I even start?
Of everything that keeps us apart
And I ask for nothing, but ill ask just this one thing..
Do you feel the same?
Cos I love you, and theres nothing you can do about that
Nothing you can say, nothing will outweigh
Cos theres no price I would not pay.
And you can give me..
Chorus
Nothing in exchange
You may never have heard of me
I could just be a distant figure
And you can hurt me over and over...
But I will still love and care for you
And I will still wait for you
And I hope that youll love me back, and I hope that you love me back
V2
If only you could realise, if only you could recognise
My love is all that you need
And this song will not be enough, cos words just are not enough
To explain the depth of my love
My love is strong, stronger than youll ever know
Nothing you can do or say, would be able to repay
And I give this love for..Nothing in exchange
(chrous)
Anywhere you are, I would be there for you
And to the depths of the grave, I went there for you
Come and take my hand, and your search will come to an end
Trust me when I say, that I am the way
when I speak the truth, that I am the truth
I have given you my life, cos I am the life
No matter what the cost, I would do it again
Cos when everything is lost, my love will remain
Nothing in exchange
You may not even know who I am
I might just be a distant figure
And you might break my heart over and over..
But unconditional love
Came down to die from heaven above
Just for the hope that youll love me back
Just for the hope that youll love me back
Monday, November 5, 2007
one day spent with you
If I could count the stars in the sky, could it compare to the many times, I broke Your heart, but still here you are with open arms...
Don't keep running away from the best thing that happened to you
Dont keep throwing away the greatest gift of all
One day
V1
How could I not see, what stares right at me back
I think its about time, this faith gets back on track
Cos I would rather sit as the doorkeeper of your house
then dwell as a king elsewhere
Each time as you come by youd look right down on me and smile
and thats where ill be
Chorus
Thought I was fine on my own, but without you I cant live
Thought I was strong but now I know, that without you I cant live
Cos bettter is one day spent with you, then a thousand spent without
Better is one day spent with you, then a thousand spent without
V2
What brings me, back here, what brings me here at last
Is the knowledge, is the fact, that without you I cant last
Ive felt this, this feeling, I felt this way before
What was I thinking when I walked right out the door
Cos I would rather sit as the doorkeeper of your house
Then dwell as a king elsewhere, then dwell as a king elsewhere
Chorus
Thought I was fine on my own, but without you I cant live
Thought I was strong but now I know, that without you I cant live
Cos bettter is one day spent with you, then a thousand spent without
Better is one day spent with you, then a thousand spent without
Bridge
The crowd thinks im out of my mind
But everyday I find
Im more in love with you
Cos these eyes, these eyes that were blind
They now see only you
They wont turn, turn from you anymore
Don't keep running away from the best thing that happened to you
Dont keep throwing away the greatest gift of all
One day
V1
How could I not see, what stares right at me back
I think its about time, this faith gets back on track
Cos I would rather sit as the doorkeeper of your house
then dwell as a king elsewhere
Each time as you come by youd look right down on me and smile
and thats where ill be
Chorus
Thought I was fine on my own, but without you I cant live
Thought I was strong but now I know, that without you I cant live
Cos bettter is one day spent with you, then a thousand spent without
Better is one day spent with you, then a thousand spent without
V2
What brings me, back here, what brings me here at last
Is the knowledge, is the fact, that without you I cant last
Ive felt this, this feeling, I felt this way before
What was I thinking when I walked right out the door
Cos I would rather sit as the doorkeeper of your house
Then dwell as a king elsewhere, then dwell as a king elsewhere
Chorus
Thought I was fine on my own, but without you I cant live
Thought I was strong but now I know, that without you I cant live
Cos bettter is one day spent with you, then a thousand spent without
Better is one day spent with you, then a thousand spent without
Bridge
The crowd thinks im out of my mind
But everyday I find
Im more in love with you
Cos these eyes, these eyes that were blind
They now see only you
They wont turn, turn from you anymore
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Return of the King
Cos when the sun fades to black, there is no turning back
v1
What will my eyes see, when the curtain falls
What will my ears hear, when the trumpet calls
Who am I hurting, whose heart am I breaking, who am I stealing from
Who am I hating, who am I faking?
Cos when the sun leaves the sky
And ceases to shine again...
The judge will make the call, the judge will make the call
Chorus
When He comes, the moutains break and the seas will rise from the sand
Nations bow, creation confess The King has come again
When He comes, this earth will fade and the world will come to an end
So when He comes where will you stand?
V2
When everything comes to nothing
What have you got to loose, what have you got to proove?
You dont wanna wait till time passes away to say
Why didnt I spend more time with you?
Be the best, beat the rest,
What matters less? When the test is who youre fighting for, who youre fighting for
Chorus
When He comes, the moutains break and the seas will rise from the sand
Nations bow, creation confess The King has come again
When He comes, this earth will fade and the world will come to an end
So when He comes where will you stand?
Bridge
Will You smile right back at me? Will you smile right back at me
v1
What will my eyes see, when the curtain falls
What will my ears hear, when the trumpet calls
Who am I hurting, whose heart am I breaking, who am I stealing from
Who am I hating, who am I faking?
Cos when the sun leaves the sky
And ceases to shine again...
The judge will make the call, the judge will make the call
Chorus
When He comes, the moutains break and the seas will rise from the sand
Nations bow, creation confess The King has come again
When He comes, this earth will fade and the world will come to an end
So when He comes where will you stand?
V2
When everything comes to nothing
What have you got to loose, what have you got to proove?
You dont wanna wait till time passes away to say
Why didnt I spend more time with you?
Be the best, beat the rest,
What matters less? When the test is who youre fighting for, who youre fighting for
Chorus
When He comes, the moutains break and the seas will rise from the sand
Nations bow, creation confess The King has come again
When He comes, this earth will fade and the world will come to an end
So when He comes where will you stand?
Bridge
Will You smile right back at me? Will you smile right back at me
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
My eyes have looked in triumph
V1
Surely you will rescue me
Vindicate me by your might
Surely you will hear my cry
Surely you will bring the light
Surely you sustain me
Youll bring me through the darkess night
And as I thirst and when my soul runs dry
The thought of you will surely get me by
V2
Surely you will come for me
Surely you will lift me up
Surely you will bring the joy
Surely you will fill my cup
Chorus
Some fight for glory, some fight for fame
Some for honour, some fight for gain
Some fight for the prize, but I fight for you
I fight for you
I fight for you
Some fight for the prize, but my prize is you
I fight for you, I fight for you
Surely you will rescue me
Vindicate me by your might
Surely you will hear my cry
Surely you will bring the light
Surely you sustain me
Youll bring me through the darkess night
And as I thirst and when my soul runs dry
The thought of you will surely get me by
V2
Surely you will come for me
Surely you will lift me up
Surely you will bring the joy
Surely you will fill my cup
Chorus
Some fight for glory, some fight for fame
Some for honour, some fight for gain
Some fight for the prize, but I fight for you
I fight for you
I fight for you
Some fight for the prize, but my prize is you
I fight for you, I fight for you
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
V1
The little girl is quiet
She does not make a sound
Got carried away one day when she went out to play
Somewhere in the dark she lost her way
Yet the little girl she isnt scared
Though the light has left the sky
She quietly awaits the break of day
Rest assured that things will be okay
Chorus
Cos when she opened her eyes, she saw a face she recognised
Daddy is here to rescue me
Daddy will hold me tight and he will keep me warm tonight
Tears are wiped away
V2
The night is growing colder
There are bruises on His side
Yet he holds on to her with all his might
And he tells her that things will be alright
Soon a storm would break out
But she knows that she is safe
Kept ignorant to things that surround
No need to fear cos daddy is around
Chorus
O when will daylight come again, cos I know that daddy is in pain
Still yet he braves the heavy rain
Daddy is weak and tired, but his hands will hold on tight
They'll never let go of me
"Daddy its alright, I know you cant hold on much longer.
Daddy dont you cry, the night will soon be over..
Daddy ill be fine, you can let go for awhile
Ill try to be strong on my own"
"My child I cant let go, just be still and know
Youll be safe at home tommorrow
My child you dont understand, but your world depends on these very hands...
The darkness soon will end"
The little girl is quiet
She does not make a sound
Got carried away one day when she went out to play
Somewhere in the dark she lost her way
Yet the little girl she isnt scared
Though the light has left the sky
She quietly awaits the break of day
Rest assured that things will be okay
Chorus
Cos when she opened her eyes, she saw a face she recognised
Daddy is here to rescue me
Daddy will hold me tight and he will keep me warm tonight
Tears are wiped away
V2
The night is growing colder
There are bruises on His side
Yet he holds on to her with all his might
And he tells her that things will be alright
Soon a storm would break out
But she knows that she is safe
Kept ignorant to things that surround
No need to fear cos daddy is around
Chorus
O when will daylight come again, cos I know that daddy is in pain
Still yet he braves the heavy rain
Daddy is weak and tired, but his hands will hold on tight
They'll never let go of me
"Daddy its alright, I know you cant hold on much longer.
Daddy dont you cry, the night will soon be over..
Daddy ill be fine, you can let go for awhile
Ill try to be strong on my own"
"My child I cant let go, just be still and know
Youll be safe at home tommorrow
My child you dont understand, but your world depends on these very hands...
The darkness soon will end"
Saturday, October 6, 2007
The Gift of Life
Havent updated a lot since work came into the picture. I got into the 5day work wk mind set..where friday is the best day and monday is the worst. Im sure its like that for most of us whether be it school, army or work. But this cant be right isnt it? God didnt create the monday blues its certainly not what He wants. We should constantly remind ourselves about how every breath is a gift from God and how we should rejoice in everything. Its a good practise to 'force' yourself to start the day by thanking God for as many things you can think of, it really works wonders, especially for days where you just cant get out of bed. Let the joy of the Lord be our strength and our delight in Him(: This is so not an emo song..haha
Lord how can I keep from singing your praise? How can I ever say enough, of how amazing is Your love
V1
Sunday night, and things dont look so bright
Monday morning and feeling isnt right
Then come friday night and things are on a high
But in our heavy hearts still lingers sunday night
This is not how You planned it
This is not what You meant when You said
Rejoice, rejoice in Me
Chorus
Everyday I wake is a testimony of grace
Every breath I take is another miracle displayed
O theres something beautiful about this gift of life
Its something words and song cannot describe
V2
Why so downcast O my soul?
Dont you know that your God is in control
And at the times where I just cant see the light
I will trust in You O God, my joy and my delight
Im gonna break the trend
This vicious cycle has to end
I will rejoice, rejoice in You
Chorus
Everyday I wake is a testimony of grace
Every breath I take is another miracle displayed
O theres something beautiful about this gift of life
Its something words and song cannot describe
Bridge
I will be glad, for Youve made made me glad
And I will rejoice for everyday is a day You have prepared
Your love, is all im ever gonna need
And Your unending grace, O how can I not stand here amazed
Lord how can I keep from singing your praise? How can I ever say enough, of how amazing is Your love
V1
Sunday night, and things dont look so bright
Monday morning and feeling isnt right
Then come friday night and things are on a high
But in our heavy hearts still lingers sunday night
This is not how You planned it
This is not what You meant when You said
Rejoice, rejoice in Me
Chorus
Everyday I wake is a testimony of grace
Every breath I take is another miracle displayed
O theres something beautiful about this gift of life
Its something words and song cannot describe
V2
Why so downcast O my soul?
Dont you know that your God is in control
And at the times where I just cant see the light
I will trust in You O God, my joy and my delight
Im gonna break the trend
This vicious cycle has to end
I will rejoice, rejoice in You
Chorus
Everyday I wake is a testimony of grace
Every breath I take is another miracle displayed
O theres something beautiful about this gift of life
Its something words and song cannot describe
Bridge
I will be glad, for Youve made made me glad
And I will rejoice for everyday is a day You have prepared
Your love, is all im ever gonna need
And Your unending grace, O how can I not stand here amazed
Monday, September 24, 2007
the unreasonable trade
Remember, O Lord, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old. Remember not the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you are good. Psalm 25:6-7
V1
Can you see, can you see the irony?
How my joy could arise from agony
My penalty, erased from memory
Undeservingly set free
Like a prisoner released from all his crimes
Like a melody to a broken ryhme
Can you see, can you see?
Can you see the irony
O Lord, please forget, my youthful ways, my sinful days
But don't, don't forget, your grace your mercy, poured out for me
Chorus
Intervention from above
Found in this grace, lost in this love
His precious blood, gave me a brand new start
So what can I do? But give it all back to You
V2
All I did was come before the throne of grace
And said Lord all this time, ive turned away
And right away, You forgave
There my life was saved
And i won't, won't forget, the tears the sweat, the blood You shed
That helped, helped me forget, my shameful past, and all I did was ask
Bridge
O so worthy is the lamb, that stretched out His hand
Pull of my chains, put it on His own
I walked away free, while He died there alone...
Just to forget, my transgressions
And I will remeber, my redemption
That I can rejoice in Him, for I stand here redeemed
Cleansed from within, cleansed off my sin
Whose to say what I could have been
O where do I begin...to give it all back to you
V1
Can you see, can you see the irony?
How my joy could arise from agony
My penalty, erased from memory
Undeservingly set free
Like a prisoner released from all his crimes
Like a melody to a broken ryhme
Can you see, can you see?
Can you see the irony
O Lord, please forget, my youthful ways, my sinful days
But don't, don't forget, your grace your mercy, poured out for me
Chorus
Intervention from above
Found in this grace, lost in this love
His precious blood, gave me a brand new start
So what can I do? But give it all back to You
V2
All I did was come before the throne of grace
And said Lord all this time, ive turned away
And right away, You forgave
There my life was saved
And i won't, won't forget, the tears the sweat, the blood You shed
That helped, helped me forget, my shameful past, and all I did was ask
Bridge
O so worthy is the lamb, that stretched out His hand
Pull of my chains, put it on His own
I walked away free, while He died there alone...
Just to forget, my transgressions
And I will remeber, my redemption
That I can rejoice in Him, for I stand here redeemed
Cleansed from within, cleansed off my sin
Whose to say what I could have been
O where do I begin...to give it all back to you
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Finding You
In the times of trouble, has God temperarily abandoned us? Has He left you on your own awhile until He comes and blesses you again? No, if theres something that comforts me, its the knowledge that God is in the battle with me; through my struggles, when youre hurting, when youre prosecuted, when youre struck down, when youre alone and crying out...God is there...and He will never leave you nor forsake you. We feel that Hes far, but hes actually there with you, what we have to do, is find Him. Have you found God in your battle? Its something really amazing... Claim His promise today: You will seek Me and you will find me, if you seek me with all your heart (great verse! Jer 29:12-14)
V1
O Lord im drowning, please take my hand
O Lord im hurting, help me stand
I cant win this battle, but I know You can
So in this darkness help me find You...
I can hardly breath now
And I can hardly see now
But a glimpse of You is what ill cling on to
Cos O God I know You'll see me through
Chorus
In the Shepards arms I will be
Hes watching over me
And in the dark He does not sleep
Holding on to the promise He gave
The blood that He once shed
His life revealed by death I have
V2
O Lord You seem far away, but i know that Youre near
It seems like Youre gone, but I know Youre right here
The battle rages, but its nothing compared
To the battle You fought just to spare
My life, I have in You
And Your rod, it comforts me..
That even in the coldess of nights
Lord I know Youre walking by my side
Bridge
Come to me, all who are weary
Those who seek me, they will find me...
V1
O Lord im drowning, please take my hand
O Lord im hurting, help me stand
I cant win this battle, but I know You can
So in this darkness help me find You...
I can hardly breath now
And I can hardly see now
But a glimpse of You is what ill cling on to
Cos O God I know You'll see me through
Chorus
In the Shepards arms I will be
Hes watching over me
And in the dark He does not sleep
Holding on to the promise He gave
The blood that He once shed
His life revealed by death I have
V2
O Lord You seem far away, but i know that Youre near
It seems like Youre gone, but I know Youre right here
The battle rages, but its nothing compared
To the battle You fought just to spare
My life, I have in You
And Your rod, it comforts me..
That even in the coldess of nights
Lord I know Youre walking by my side
Bridge
Come to me, all who are weary
Those who seek me, they will find me...
Sunday, September 9, 2007
I give
This song is a simple meditative piece sang to God. We far too many times fail to acknowledge God for everything He has given us, and not uncommon to find it unthinkable to be able to surrender everything to Him, giving your whole life to Him. But we fail to realize, everything is God-given, so what we surrender is His already, what we give is given to us at first from His hand. We often think giving to God will mean sacrificing relationships that mean so much to you, sacrificing happiness, but we yet again fail to realize that even how much good you get out of a friendship, how happy you are is determined by God as well. This has been a struggle for me..and im sure it is for many...to really say to God "Everything is Yours", but Lord who are we to say what is Yours?Who are we to give what is Yours to begin with?
V1
Who am I to choose, how to live
When all I have to loose, is what You give
O take me to the first day, where I a sinner asked You to stay
Take me to the first day, to remember the life You lay, down for me
Chorus
So what can I give to You
That is not what You gave, to me
O Lord, I give
My life, my all, my everything
Ill give what that comes from Your hand
Ill praise You with all I am
For Lord, You are
My life, my all, my everything
V2
As I turn back the pages of yesterday
I see before me a story of grace
So take me to the first day, where I asked You to forgive
Here I stand forgiven, Lord for You my life Ill live
Bridge
And God I wanna thank You, wanna thank you
For my salvation, for my redemption
For who I am, for Your perfect plans...
For my passions, for my direction
For my family, your unending mercy...
For the glory, for the pain
Every breath I take, every move I make...
For the ones who mean so much to me
For the joy You gave so abundantly...
For Your love, I dont deserve
For Your love, that gave me my purpose
V1
Who am I to choose, how to live
When all I have to loose, is what You give
O take me to the first day, where I a sinner asked You to stay
Take me to the first day, to remember the life You lay, down for me
Chorus
So what can I give to You
That is not what You gave, to me
O Lord, I give
My life, my all, my everything
Ill give what that comes from Your hand
Ill praise You with all I am
For Lord, You are
My life, my all, my everything
V2
As I turn back the pages of yesterday
I see before me a story of grace
So take me to the first day, where I asked You to forgive
Here I stand forgiven, Lord for You my life Ill live
Bridge
And God I wanna thank You, wanna thank you
For my salvation, for my redemption
For who I am, for Your perfect plans...
For my passions, for my direction
For my family, your unending mercy...
For the glory, for the pain
Every breath I take, every move I make...
For the ones who mean so much to me
For the joy You gave so abundantly...
For Your love, I dont deserve
For Your love, that gave me my purpose
Thursday, August 30, 2007
the stone of help
thank You for a new vision! This is why and what were here for, this is what we'll be...
"For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord...For God, He said "Let light shine out of darkess", made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ" 2cor4:5
"For He says,"In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you"" 2cor6:1
"Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer saying, "Thus far has the Lord helped us"" 1samuel7:12
V1
For You said, "let my light shine in your hearts
Do not receive my grace in vein, free them from their pain"
For You said "In the day of your salvation
You received my intervention, so will you release revelation"
So I'll place this stone between the lands
I'll place this stone for all to see
That Thus Far has the Lord Helped Me!
And forevermore, forevermore...
Chorus
This is the light
This is the light im shining
You cant put it out
For this light, is everlasting
This is the heart
This is my heart that beats for You
Every breath I gain
Acknowledging the God who reigns
V2
O Lord, what you redeemed we will reclaim
In Your mighty name, we'll seek and save what was lost
This day, were gonna break the trend
Were gonna make a stand, O Lord the victory is Yours
Ill raise this stone over the land
Ill raise this stone for all to see
That Thus far has the Lord helped me!
And forever more, forever more...
Bridge
A greater blessing ahead of us
A greater blessing than the past
O thus far has the Lord helped us!
And forever more, forever more...
"For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord...For God, He said "Let light shine out of darkess", made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ" 2cor4:5
"For He says,"In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you"" 2cor6:1
"Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer saying, "Thus far has the Lord helped us"" 1samuel7:12
V1
For You said, "let my light shine in your hearts
Do not receive my grace in vein, free them from their pain"
For You said "In the day of your salvation
You received my intervention, so will you release revelation"
So I'll place this stone between the lands
I'll place this stone for all to see
That Thus Far has the Lord Helped Me!
And forevermore, forevermore...
Chorus
This is the light
This is the light im shining
You cant put it out
For this light, is everlasting
This is the heart
This is my heart that beats for You
Every breath I gain
Acknowledging the God who reigns
V2
O Lord, what you redeemed we will reclaim
In Your mighty name, we'll seek and save what was lost
This day, were gonna break the trend
Were gonna make a stand, O Lord the victory is Yours
Ill raise this stone over the land
Ill raise this stone for all to see
That Thus far has the Lord helped me!
And forever more, forever more...
Bridge
A greater blessing ahead of us
A greater blessing than the past
O thus far has the Lord helped us!
And forever more, forever more...
Sunday, August 26, 2007
ALL-GOD
How much is too much to give You Lord? There is simply no answer to this question for nothing is ours to give anyway. Like David said in the bible "But who am I, that I should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from You, and we have given You only what comes from your hand"
God, today I acknowledge You for everything; my life, my redemption, my family, my friends, my relationships, my school/work, my music, everything I hold dear, the things that matter so to me, EVERYTHING. For can I thank You enough?I think not. Can I speak of You too much? Absolutely not. God...It is ALL-YOU...my every single breath, it is only so cos You have given them to me
Something good is going to happen, something good is in store...(:
God, today I acknowledge You for everything; my life, my redemption, my family, my friends, my relationships, my school/work, my music, everything I hold dear, the things that matter so to me, EVERYTHING. For can I thank You enough?I think not. Can I speak of You too much? Absolutely not. God...It is ALL-YOU...my every single breath, it is only so cos You have given them to me
Something good is going to happen, something good is in store...(:
Monday, August 20, 2007
When my eyes see only You
Title: Today as I worship
V1
Take this time to mend your broken soul
Take this time to spend with Me alone
Put away distractions and the memories of a past
Cos here you are in my courts again at last
Today cast away all your worries
Cos right here in my presence you are free
Here you stand redeemed, bought back by my mercy
But its been far too long since I heard you say to me...
"Father I know its by your grace im in this place
And today everything thats of me will erase...
Chorus
Today as I worship You, nothing else matters
Today as I lift my voice, everything fades away
Today as I close my eyes, the crowd around me disappears
Cos today its just me and You, and its all about You...
V2
I wont care of the eyes that are watching me
Cos my eyes are fixed on You and You only
This moment reach inside into the depths of my heart
And take away everything that will keep us apart
Right now I place aside my every crown
All success that Ive had I lay them down
Cos a heart that is broken, You will not despise
A heart thats true to worship, is pleasing in Your sight
Father I know its by Your grace im in this place
This day let me meet You face to face...
Chorus
Today as I worship You, nothing else matters
Today as I lift my voice, everything fades away
Today as I close my eyes, the crowd around me disappears
Cos today its just me and You, and its all about You..."
V1
Take this time to mend your broken soul
Take this time to spend with Me alone
Put away distractions and the memories of a past
Cos here you are in my courts again at last
Today cast away all your worries
Cos right here in my presence you are free
Here you stand redeemed, bought back by my mercy
But its been far too long since I heard you say to me...
"Father I know its by your grace im in this place
And today everything thats of me will erase...
Chorus
Today as I worship You, nothing else matters
Today as I lift my voice, everything fades away
Today as I close my eyes, the crowd around me disappears
Cos today its just me and You, and its all about You...
V2
I wont care of the eyes that are watching me
Cos my eyes are fixed on You and You only
This moment reach inside into the depths of my heart
And take away everything that will keep us apart
Right now I place aside my every crown
All success that Ive had I lay them down
Cos a heart that is broken, You will not despise
A heart thats true to worship, is pleasing in Your sight
Father I know its by Your grace im in this place
This day let me meet You face to face...
Chorus
Today as I worship You, nothing else matters
Today as I lift my voice, everything fades away
Today as I close my eyes, the crowd around me disappears
Cos today its just me and You, and its all about You..."
Thursday, August 9, 2007
if only
V1
Just a little child confused by worldly ways
Just a bitter soul, too bitter for your age
Like a ripple you so easily drift away
Yet still hopeful, youthful in your days
O forgive me, for looking down on you
Cos youre closer to Him then I ever thought I knew
Help me, help me see right through
Let me dare to see and let my doubts be few
When you questioned, for some direction
In the only way you knew how to..
When you asked me, what was salvation?
I looked in awe, I stared into my reflection
Chorus
If only you knew, If only you knew
The depth, the depth of what it meant
If only you could understand
If only you could feel His hand
Working through me
Just reaching out to you..
V2
O what a mystery, what a mystery
How youre a stranger yet you mean so much to me
How i need you to know Him desperately
How I need you to see and to believe
When you questioned, of contentment
How this place could offer you satisfaction
When I answered, I hoped you listened
And took one step, a step closer to the kingdom
Bridge
And everytime I close my eyes
I picture you, youre by my side
You lift your hand up to the sky
Singing 'Glory, Glory on high'
And evertime I visualize
O how lovely, what a precious sight
See you right before my eyes
Singing 'Glory, Glory on high'
Reprise
Hosanna, Hosanna in the Highest
Just a little child confused by worldly ways
Just a bitter soul, too bitter for your age
Like a ripple you so easily drift away
Yet still hopeful, youthful in your days
O forgive me, for looking down on you
Cos youre closer to Him then I ever thought I knew
Help me, help me see right through
Let me dare to see and let my doubts be few
When you questioned, for some direction
In the only way you knew how to..
When you asked me, what was salvation?
I looked in awe, I stared into my reflection
Chorus
If only you knew, If only you knew
The depth, the depth of what it meant
If only you could understand
If only you could feel His hand
Working through me
Just reaching out to you..
V2
O what a mystery, what a mystery
How youre a stranger yet you mean so much to me
How i need you to know Him desperately
How I need you to see and to believe
When you questioned, of contentment
How this place could offer you satisfaction
When I answered, I hoped you listened
And took one step, a step closer to the kingdom
Bridge
And everytime I close my eyes
I picture you, youre by my side
You lift your hand up to the sky
Singing 'Glory, Glory on high'
And evertime I visualize
O how lovely, what a precious sight
See you right before my eyes
Singing 'Glory, Glory on high'
Reprise
Hosanna, Hosanna in the Highest
Conversations with the King
I wrote this quite some time ago, its a song that means a lot to me. The lyrics are simple, a conversation with my heavenly father. The song is very personal to me and never fails to move me each time i sing it to God
V1
"Son, look up at the sky
Do you see the Heavens
Right before your eyes?
Son, I need you to know
That I gave it all up
Just so I could hold you once again"
What grace could this be?
Did you really come and die for me?
C
My Jesus, Papa
Youre the best thing thats happened to me
And im wondering, what it would have been
What my life would be, without Your love
Abba Father
Set the stars in the universe
Yet You bought me and gave my life worth
The God of mercy, saved the day
The God of grace, my life is grace
V2
Papa, when You created it all
Did you see it coming?
Did you see your fall?
Did you glance
Into the future
Where we turned against you
Where you paid it all
What grace could this be?
Did you really come and die for me
C
My Jesus, Papa
Youre the best thing thats happened to me
And im wondering, what it would have been
What my life would be, without Your love
Abba Father
Set the stars in the universe
Yet You bought me and gave my life worth
The God of mercy, saved the day
The God of grace, my life is grace
"Son, I love you
O how much you matter to me
Dont need to question
My Love for you
Dont need to fear
Cos I am here..."
V1
"Son, look up at the sky
Do you see the Heavens
Right before your eyes?
Son, I need you to know
That I gave it all up
Just so I could hold you once again"
What grace could this be?
Did you really come and die for me?
C
My Jesus, Papa
Youre the best thing thats happened to me
And im wondering, what it would have been
What my life would be, without Your love
Abba Father
Set the stars in the universe
Yet You bought me and gave my life worth
The God of mercy, saved the day
The God of grace, my life is grace
V2
Papa, when You created it all
Did you see it coming?
Did you see your fall?
Did you glance
Into the future
Where we turned against you
Where you paid it all
What grace could this be?
Did you really come and die for me
C
My Jesus, Papa
Youre the best thing thats happened to me
And im wondering, what it would have been
What my life would be, without Your love
Abba Father
Set the stars in the universe
Yet You bought me and gave my life worth
The God of mercy, saved the day
The God of grace, my life is grace
"Son, I love you
O how much you matter to me
Dont need to question
My Love for you
Dont need to fear
Cos I am here..."
Saturday, May 5, 2007
For the kids(:
ok this blog is getting a bit emo, time to lighthen things up! before it goes back to usual..hahaha. The 2 songs below are songs I wrote for a childrens album organized by youth-for-cause. At first i nvr thought i could write a kids song, but i thought itll be a gd way to touch their lives and at the same time raise child awareness. Well whether song will actually come out in the album i dont know! but here are the lyrics, n of cos theyre simple and kid friendly!
Roy, keith. thx for helping me have faith in you. Youre closer to the kingdom than i think. I hope one day you will understand and know the through meaning of all this, and why we care so much for you
Roy, keith. thx for helping me have faith in you. Youre closer to the kingdom than i think. I hope one day you will understand and know the through meaning of all this, and why we care so much for you
I am special
Verse1
Bright morning star
Can I be just like you are
Shining above
Comforting the ones we love
And the voice inside my heart is telling me
That To be just like you is more than just a possibility
Chorus
Cos I am special
I can make a difference
Everywhere I go
Ill let the world know
Ill make this dream my own
I am a super, I’m a super hero
A shining light Ill be
For all to see
In this dream I will believe
Verse2
Young, bold and strong
Like arrows in the hands of a warrior
Show them the way
In speech, in life, in love, in faith
And the voice inside my heart is telling me
That I am strong enough to make this dreams I have a reality
Bridge
I am special the way I am made
I don’t need to change who I am
To shine brighter than the stars
Brighter than the stars
Brighter than the stars
Brighter…brighter…brighter…
Bright morning star
Can I be just like you are
Shining above
Comforting the ones we love
And the voice inside my heart is telling me
That To be just like you is more than just a possibility
Chorus
Cos I am special
I can make a difference
Everywhere I go
Ill let the world know
Ill make this dream my own
I am a super, I’m a super hero
A shining light Ill be
For all to see
In this dream I will believe
Verse2
Young, bold and strong
Like arrows in the hands of a warrior
Show them the way
In speech, in life, in love, in faith
And the voice inside my heart is telling me
That I am strong enough to make this dreams I have a reality
Bridge
I am special the way I am made
I don’t need to change who I am
To shine brighter than the stars
Brighter than the stars
Brighter than the stars
Brighter…brighter…brighter…
Pls believe in me
This song is also written from a kids perspective. Every kid is so full of hope, so full of joy..theres so much potential in each one of them. Lets help them chase their dreams! lets help them be the best they can be
Title: things that matter
V1
Don’t look down on me cos I’m young
For I’m full of life, and my journey’s just begun
I don’t have it all figured out
But I don’t wanna live my life just following the crowd
And all I hold,
Are these dreams, are these hopes
So please don’t take them away from me
When you look into my eyes,
Do you see yourself in me?
Please help me believe
Chorus
Cos these are the things that matter
These are the treasures of my heart
Everything I strive to be
What the world cant take from me
I wanna look back on this life and say
Im proud I lived this way
Was the best that I could be
Every single day
V2
I know there are no limits to the things I can achieve
I know that I am special, I can be a light for all to see
But these hopes I have are things I cannot do without
So please don’t put the fire out
Please don’t doubt my worth
Sometimes all I need is just a little love
Would you help me chase these dreams?
Would you carry me, so I can touch the sky?
Bridge
Do you see the smile on my face?
Its not something you can easily erase
So believe in me, just have a little faith
You can make a difference to my precious life today
Title: things that matter
V1
Don’t look down on me cos I’m young
For I’m full of life, and my journey’s just begun
I don’t have it all figured out
But I don’t wanna live my life just following the crowd
And all I hold,
Are these dreams, are these hopes
So please don’t take them away from me
When you look into my eyes,
Do you see yourself in me?
Please help me believe
Chorus
Cos these are the things that matter
These are the treasures of my heart
Everything I strive to be
What the world cant take from me
I wanna look back on this life and say
Im proud I lived this way
Was the best that I could be
Every single day
V2
I know there are no limits to the things I can achieve
I know that I am special, I can be a light for all to see
But these hopes I have are things I cannot do without
So please don’t put the fire out
Please don’t doubt my worth
Sometimes all I need is just a little love
Would you help me chase these dreams?
Would you carry me, so I can touch the sky?
Bridge
Do you see the smile on my face?
Its not something you can easily erase
So believe in me, just have a little faith
You can make a difference to my precious life today
faith
The killer of faith is lack of works. How very true. Sometimes we just need to take the first dive out into unknown waters...or we will never know will we
V1
If you do the things you have already done
Youll see the same things, youll win the things you have already won
Youll never know if you have not begun
But the first plunge, is the deepest one
Face to face, answer me
Im haunted by what I cannot see
The failure to believe
Face to face, how to react
Do I see the outstretched hand?
That went before I went
Chorus
If we dont move were not gonna change the world (x4)
V2
You may have let a moment pass you by
But He gives us second chances, its time to make this right
So would you light the way
The time is now, todays the day
Comtemplate, if this is real
Is this the way I am to feel
Is there something left concealed
Pack your bags, lack of acts
Cos I aint going down with this wreck
And im jumping of the deck
Chorus
If we dont move were not gonna change the world (x4)
Bridge
If we dont cry out
The rocks will cry out for us
If we dont move now
Mountains will get up and walk
V1
If you do the things you have already done
Youll see the same things, youll win the things you have already won
Youll never know if you have not begun
But the first plunge, is the deepest one
Face to face, answer me
Im haunted by what I cannot see
The failure to believe
Face to face, how to react
Do I see the outstretched hand?
That went before I went
Chorus
If we dont move were not gonna change the world (x4)
V2
You may have let a moment pass you by
But He gives us second chances, its time to make this right
So would you light the way
The time is now, todays the day
Comtemplate, if this is real
Is this the way I am to feel
Is there something left concealed
Pack your bags, lack of acts
Cos I aint going down with this wreck
And im jumping of the deck
Chorus
If we dont move were not gonna change the world (x4)
Bridge
If we dont cry out
The rocks will cry out for us
If we dont move now
Mountains will get up and walk
Letters to Heaven
V1
The simple love of God displayed in that helpless face
And the tears that fell, they spoke too well, of Your endless grace
In your weakness, I found strength, strength to run this race
Through Your suffering and pain you made a way
Ill proclaim of your salvation day after day
Though a sinner, you took my shame away
O the splendor, the majesty, the subject of my praise
All glory to your holy name
I wrote these, all for You
Cos youre the song I sing in the morning
And I stand in awe of You...
Chorus
I worship You
With these words ill seal, my love
In these letters to heaven
And a dove will rise
To the holy skies
Receive, and let it be pleasing to Your heart
V2
The war you won on calvary was not for your own fame
But for the lost that turned against You, still you did not hesitate
And I song I know isnt much, but Lord fan it into flames
My stregth, my joy, in this dwelling place
Ill sing, ill shout
Ill tell the world of your glory
As I stand in awe of You...
Chorus
I worship You
With these words ill seal, my love
In these letters to heaven
And a dove will rise
To the holy skies
Receive, and let it be pleasing to Your heart
Outro
Too caught up in writing You, the perfect song
But Lord all you see is my heart, youre not concerned with the tune
"Dont get carried away my child, be still and know
Let these letters be sincere, let it come from your soul
And it will flow, it will flow, it will flow"
The simple love of God displayed in that helpless face
And the tears that fell, they spoke too well, of Your endless grace
In your weakness, I found strength, strength to run this race
Through Your suffering and pain you made a way
Ill proclaim of your salvation day after day
Though a sinner, you took my shame away
O the splendor, the majesty, the subject of my praise
All glory to your holy name
I wrote these, all for You
Cos youre the song I sing in the morning
And I stand in awe of You...
Chorus
I worship You
With these words ill seal, my love
In these letters to heaven
And a dove will rise
To the holy skies
Receive, and let it be pleasing to Your heart
V2
The war you won on calvary was not for your own fame
But for the lost that turned against You, still you did not hesitate
And I song I know isnt much, but Lord fan it into flames
My stregth, my joy, in this dwelling place
Ill sing, ill shout
Ill tell the world of your glory
As I stand in awe of You...
Chorus
I worship You
With these words ill seal, my love
In these letters to heaven
And a dove will rise
To the holy skies
Receive, and let it be pleasing to Your heart
Outro
Too caught up in writing You, the perfect song
But Lord all you see is my heart, youre not concerned with the tune
"Dont get carried away my child, be still and know
Let these letters be sincere, let it come from your soul
And it will flow, it will flow, it will flow"
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