If He can speak through a donkey...

  Music is something that has been beyond important to me over the years. And I've noticed in the last year or so, God speaks to me through music. He reasures me and lifts me up. 

Songs like Oceans- by Hillsong

"You called me out upon the waters

The great unknown where feet may fail

And there I find you in the mystery

In oceans deep 

My faith will stand

And I will call upon your name

And keep my eyes above the waves

When oceans rise

My soul will rest in your embrace

For I am yours and you are mine

Your grace abounds in deepest waters

Your sovereign hand will be my guide

Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me

You've never failed 

And you won't start now

And I will call upon your name

And keep my eyes above the waves

When oceans rise

My soul will rest in your embrace

For I am yours and you are mine

Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders

Let me walk upon the waters 

Wherever you would call me

Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander 

And my faith would be made stronger 

In the presence of my savior

(6X)

I will call upon your name

Keep my eyes above the waves

My soul will rest in your embrace

For I am yours and you are mine"

That entire song speaks to me. Not only is it a prayer I pray, but it's encouragement when things are tough. I was blessed to have the opportunity to lead it a few weeks ago at my church. This song means so much to me. It's the template of my life.

Broken Hallelujah- The Afters. I love the entire song, but the chorus is what speaks to me the most.

"Even though I don't know what your plan is,
I know your making beauty from these ashes

I've seen joy and I've seen pain
On my knees I call your name
Here's my broken hallelujah

With nothing left to hold onto
I raise these empty hands to you
Here's my broken hallelujah"

You Never Let Go- Matt Redman

"Oh no, you never let go
Through the calm and through the storm
Oh no, you never let go
Every high and every low
Oh no, you never let go
Lord, you never let go of me

Yes, I can see the light that is coming for the heart that holds on
There will be an end to these troubles 
But until that days comes
Still I will praise you, still I will praise you"

Your love never fails- Jesus Culture

"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 may be pain in the night
But joy comes in the mourning

And when oceans rage
 I don't have to be afraid
Because I know that you love me
Your love never fails

You make all things, work together for my good"

Those are just a few of the songs that speak to me. Their lyrics get in me and I can't help be feel encouraged. I hope they encouraged you as well. Life gets rough sometimes, but don't let it beat you. We serve a mighty God.

Shalom,