Thursday, January 10, 2008
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Longing.....
I'm longing, longing....
for a place I cannot find
a place no one has told me
a land of a fairer kind
You have kept Your promise to me
I have all a man could want
Yet I stare into the distance
I ache, and still I long....
I am surrounded by my Canaan
laughter echoes loud
I've loved and lived and followed,
built altars and I've bowed
Oh foolish man, oh dreamer
ungrateful in my lot
am I not here, is this not dear?
what else could yet be sought?
Where are You Lord, where are You?
Where is the home You keep?
You came and wakened longing,
then You hid within the deep.
I yearn to hear Your voice again
to feel Your presence near....
You've shown me there is so much more,
so much more!
Then left me longing here......
A place no one has told me
a land of fairer kind
somewhere beyond the stars
I count them one by one.....
a better country calls me
"Come home to Canaan soon......"
Longing by Travis Cottrell
I can only imagine what Abraham (Abram at that time) went through when the Lord called him out....my situation is not at all like his, but I do have a longing in me that is building....no faces or a place yet....just the longing, as I run (skipping and dancing) to catch up to my Lord as He walks ahead....motioning me to follow Him.
Gen 12:1
Now the LORD had said to Abram: "Get out of your country, from your family And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you
for a place I cannot find
a place no one has told me
a land of a fairer kind
You have kept Your promise to me
I have all a man could want
Yet I stare into the distance
I ache, and still I long....
I am surrounded by my Canaan
laughter echoes loud
I've loved and lived and followed,
built altars and I've bowed
Oh foolish man, oh dreamer
ungrateful in my lot
am I not here, is this not dear?
what else could yet be sought?
Where are You Lord, where are You?
Where is the home You keep?
You came and wakened longing,
then You hid within the deep.
I yearn to hear Your voice again
to feel Your presence near....
You've shown me there is so much more,
so much more!
Then left me longing here......
A place no one has told me
a land of fairer kind
somewhere beyond the stars
I count them one by one.....
a better country calls me
"Come home to Canaan soon......"
Longing by Travis Cottrell
I can only imagine what Abraham (Abram at that time) went through when the Lord called him out....my situation is not at all like his, but I do have a longing in me that is building....no faces or a place yet....just the longing, as I run (skipping and dancing) to catch up to my Lord as He walks ahead....motioning me to follow Him.
Gen 12:1
Now the LORD had said to Abram: "Get out of your country, from your family And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you
Monday, January 7, 2008
How Can I Keep From Singing
This is the song the Lord put on my heart the moment after my Dad passed away. It so completely flooded my soul, I cannot give words to how much comfort it brought at that moment. This coupled with the promise from the Lord that my father would live forever in heaven........, oh, the goodness of our Lord!
How can we keep from singing His praise? He loves us SO MUCH!
There is an endless song
Echoes in my soul
I hear the music ring
And though the storms may come
I am holding on
To the rock I cling
How can I keep from singing Your praise
How can I ever say enough
How amazing is Your love
How can I keep from shouting Your name
I know I am loved by the King
And it makes my heart want to sing
I will lift my eyes
In the darkest night
For I know my Savior lives
And I will walk with You
Knowing You'll see me through
And sing the songs You give
I can sing in the troubled times
Sing when I win
I can sing when I lose my step
And fall down again
I can sing 'cause You pick me up
Sing 'cause You're there
I can sing 'cause You hear me, Lord
When I call to You in prayer
I can sing with my last breath
Sing for I know
That I'll sing with the angels
And the saints around the throne
Chris Tomlin
How can we keep from singing His praise? He loves us SO MUCH!
There is an endless song
Echoes in my soul
I hear the music ring
And though the storms may come
I am holding on
To the rock I cling
How can I keep from singing Your praise
How can I ever say enough
How amazing is Your love
How can I keep from shouting Your name
I know I am loved by the King
And it makes my heart want to sing
I will lift my eyes
In the darkest night
For I know my Savior lives
And I will walk with You
Knowing You'll see me through
And sing the songs You give
I can sing in the troubled times
Sing when I win
I can sing when I lose my step
And fall down again
I can sing 'cause You pick me up
Sing 'cause You're there
I can sing 'cause You hear me, Lord
When I call to You in prayer
I can sing with my last breath
Sing for I know
That I'll sing with the angels
And the saints around the throne
Chris Tomlin
Friday, January 4, 2008
My favorite person.....
This kid is amazing.....the Lord has brought such healing to us! I love him and am very proud of him :)Thursday, January 3, 2008
My anthem for 2008 and beyond:
My voice is the sound of a thousand bells
Hear me nations, hear Israel
My song is the water of the purest well
Hear me heaven, fear me hell
My dance carries thunder from the throne of YAH
Look at me and know He is GOD!
My hands hold the cure for every disease
They're covered in blood and oil and leaves
My laughter and tears create things unseen
Atmosphere changes, God released
My worship is armed with Spirit and Truth
Sacred, accepted, pleasing to You.
Let our praises rise like a weapon in Your Hand
Let our praises rise, oh GOD!
God of eternity, wonders and majesty
God of creation, ancient, alive in me
God of all nations, uncharted galaxies
God who is Spirit, alive in me!
Praises Rise by Ramey Whalen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmES3gr2CdQ
Hear me nations, hear Israel
My song is the water of the purest well
Hear me heaven, fear me hell
My dance carries thunder from the throne of YAH
Look at me and know He is GOD!
My hands hold the cure for every disease
They're covered in blood and oil and leaves
My laughter and tears create things unseen
Atmosphere changes, God released
My worship is armed with Spirit and Truth
Sacred, accepted, pleasing to You.
Let our praises rise like a weapon in Your Hand
Let our praises rise, oh GOD!
God of eternity, wonders and majesty
God of creation, ancient, alive in me
God of all nations, uncharted galaxies
God who is Spirit, alive in me!
Praises Rise by Ramey Whalen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmES3gr2CdQ
Monday, December 31, 2007
Just because He asked.....
Here in this place, the Lord has opened a door to me. He presented it, and I chose to walk through. I will occupy the place the Lord has for me. No other options, really.
My heart beats just a little faster knowing He's leading me....the anticipation for what's ahead. Oh, to be closer to my Beloved.....
A question was posed; "what comforts the Lord when His heart is breaking?" In that moment, a quiet whisper comes softly to my ear: "when a humble heart chooses My way, no matter the outcome, just because I have asked.....".
My heart beats just a little faster knowing He's leading me....the anticipation for what's ahead. Oh, to be closer to my Beloved.....
A question was posed; "what comforts the Lord when His heart is breaking?" In that moment, a quiet whisper comes softly to my ear: "when a humble heart chooses My way, no matter the outcome, just because I have asked.....".
Friday, November 2, 2007
A good word....
October 25, 2007
CHUCK PIERCE:
"Align Your Heart with ME and Wait For My Presence"
"You can't go forth in this hour without My presence, so you must wait for the positioning of My presence."
Last week at our Tuesday morning prayer, the Lord began to establish His presence in a new way among us. In this time of new beginnings, we must not presume that we know where the "Ark of His Presence" is moving. We must wait and watch with expectancy to see how He would have us advance into our next war.
On that Tuesday morning, God began by having us stand very quietly, so we could hear our heart beat. I would encourage you to listen carefully for your heartbeat. Ask for a realignment of your heart desires with His heart desires. Then ask the Lord for you to hear the stillness of the Heavens. In the midst of your chaos, ask Him to let you hear the stillness of His shadow. Ask Him to let you hear sounds you have not heard. Tell Him you are listening, and let Him circulate the atmosphere of Heaven around you. Ask Him to bring and activate your atmospheric change.
Let the cares of the day slip away, so you hear the will of Heaven. Don't go out in your own strength. Wait for the pulsating heart of God to propel the blood in your heart, forth. Some of you are contending over how others are moving forward. Some of you are being awakened with anxiety, and you are questioning how you will ever get everything done so you can advance into your best, in days ahead.
Prophetic Word of the Lord
Then I heard the Lord say, "My heart is not anxious. Wait for My heart to align yours. Stay in time with My heartbeat. Sit before Me and listen now, and you will be energized to bring everything into order that seems confusing and bringing disarray in your life. The beating of My heart positions My Ark. You can't go forth in this hour without My presence, so you must wait for the positioning of My presence. Give Me space. If you walk too quickly, you will stumble. Let the Ark go before you.
In My presence you will be surefooted. In My presence you will see your way. In My presence you will see your enemy. So look up, for the Heavens are clear. Even though there is fog and debris in your path, the Heavens are clear before you. In My presence you're aware of all of your surroundings. You know when to turn right and when to turn left. 'Your' scheduling of time is allowing the enemy to come in and find a way to change time and set legalistic structures. You are not choosing the best.
The best is what My heart has for you. Allow My heart to beat within you, so that best can be yours. I am a God that can move just as easily behind you as in front of you. Align yourself with Me, and I will open up the way and will guard your mistakes so they do not catch up with you again.
Don't cross the ford of the next stream in front of you too quickly. It is deceptive, and deeper than you know. Allow My presence to go before you, and you will see the bottom of that place become a way before you. You will see dry ground before you step into the river that would attempt to sweep you away. Let My presence prepare the way before you.
I will be able to redirect you to move to the right and then to the left to avoid the crash that is already in your path. That which would hit you head on will find its way past you, and you will find the path that will bring you fulfillment in your life.
The concern you have over supply is driving you out of time and driving you ahead of what I have for you. Stay in My presence so you can see the path of supply that is ahead of you.
Many of you are seeking deliverance, but that path has not formed and My Ark has not entered your path yet. Wait until you see My presence beginning to transform and open up and do surgery, then deliverance will come quickly. My path is a path of freedom. It is not one that I would have you strive to enter and walk in.
Now My heart will beat with yours, for you have crossed over into a new beginning. Let My Ark go first! Let My Ark go before you. This will be a time of starting and stopping. Because of the new beginning you are in, you must start and stop with Me. You must not try to come up without Me calling you to come up. You must not go to a platform that I do not call you up upon, for the winds would be too brisk for you there. The winds would be too strong for you and you would blow away instead of standing to see your next step.
Don't celebrate too quickly before Me. Watch and wait, and you will see yourself celebrating; you will see the victory ahead and will be liberated into the fullness of the next war that I have for you."
Blessings,
Chuck D. Pierce Glory of Zion Ministries
Permission is granted (and you are also encouraged) to reprint these articles in hard copy form, as well as sending them to your own email lists and posting them on your own websites. We ask only that you keep ElijahList website, email contact info, and author contact information intact.
ElijahList Publications310 2nd Ave SE, Albany, OR 97321 www.elijahlist.com email: info@elijahlist.netPhone 1-541-926-3250
CHUCK PIERCE:
"Align Your Heart with ME and Wait For My Presence"
"You can't go forth in this hour without My presence, so you must wait for the positioning of My presence."
Last week at our Tuesday morning prayer, the Lord began to establish His presence in a new way among us. In this time of new beginnings, we must not presume that we know where the "Ark of His Presence" is moving. We must wait and watch with expectancy to see how He would have us advance into our next war.
On that Tuesday morning, God began by having us stand very quietly, so we could hear our heart beat. I would encourage you to listen carefully for your heartbeat. Ask for a realignment of your heart desires with His heart desires. Then ask the Lord for you to hear the stillness of the Heavens. In the midst of your chaos, ask Him to let you hear the stillness of His shadow. Ask Him to let you hear sounds you have not heard. Tell Him you are listening, and let Him circulate the atmosphere of Heaven around you. Ask Him to bring and activate your atmospheric change.
Let the cares of the day slip away, so you hear the will of Heaven. Don't go out in your own strength. Wait for the pulsating heart of God to propel the blood in your heart, forth. Some of you are contending over how others are moving forward. Some of you are being awakened with anxiety, and you are questioning how you will ever get everything done so you can advance into your best, in days ahead.
Prophetic Word of the Lord
Then I heard the Lord say, "My heart is not anxious. Wait for My heart to align yours. Stay in time with My heartbeat. Sit before Me and listen now, and you will be energized to bring everything into order that seems confusing and bringing disarray in your life. The beating of My heart positions My Ark. You can't go forth in this hour without My presence, so you must wait for the positioning of My presence. Give Me space. If you walk too quickly, you will stumble. Let the Ark go before you.
In My presence you will be surefooted. In My presence you will see your way. In My presence you will see your enemy. So look up, for the Heavens are clear. Even though there is fog and debris in your path, the Heavens are clear before you. In My presence you're aware of all of your surroundings. You know when to turn right and when to turn left. 'Your' scheduling of time is allowing the enemy to come in and find a way to change time and set legalistic structures. You are not choosing the best.
The best is what My heart has for you. Allow My heart to beat within you, so that best can be yours. I am a God that can move just as easily behind you as in front of you. Align yourself with Me, and I will open up the way and will guard your mistakes so they do not catch up with you again.
Don't cross the ford of the next stream in front of you too quickly. It is deceptive, and deeper than you know. Allow My presence to go before you, and you will see the bottom of that place become a way before you. You will see dry ground before you step into the river that would attempt to sweep you away. Let My presence prepare the way before you.
I will be able to redirect you to move to the right and then to the left to avoid the crash that is already in your path. That which would hit you head on will find its way past you, and you will find the path that will bring you fulfillment in your life.
The concern you have over supply is driving you out of time and driving you ahead of what I have for you. Stay in My presence so you can see the path of supply that is ahead of you.
Many of you are seeking deliverance, but that path has not formed and My Ark has not entered your path yet. Wait until you see My presence beginning to transform and open up and do surgery, then deliverance will come quickly. My path is a path of freedom. It is not one that I would have you strive to enter and walk in.
Now My heart will beat with yours, for you have crossed over into a new beginning. Let My Ark go first! Let My Ark go before you. This will be a time of starting and stopping. Because of the new beginning you are in, you must start and stop with Me. You must not try to come up without Me calling you to come up. You must not go to a platform that I do not call you up upon, for the winds would be too brisk for you there. The winds would be too strong for you and you would blow away instead of standing to see your next step.
Don't celebrate too quickly before Me. Watch and wait, and you will see yourself celebrating; you will see the victory ahead and will be liberated into the fullness of the next war that I have for you."
Blessings,
Chuck D. Pierce Glory of Zion Ministries
Permission is granted (and you are also encouraged) to reprint these articles in hard copy form, as well as sending them to your own email lists and posting them on your own websites. We ask only that you keep ElijahList website, email contact info, and author contact information intact.
ElijahList Publications310 2nd Ave SE, Albany, OR 97321 www.elijahlist.com email: info@elijahlist.netPhone 1-541-926-3250
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