Lifted Up

Satisfied I know my heart has found you

Healing King  you are my place of rest

Exalted in my heart oh Lord you're sovereign

Let all that is within me praise your name

Lifted up

Glorious

You are God

You reign forever

Prince of Peace you speak in quiet whispers

Mercy that releases me from shame

How beautiful is your eternal glory

I'll marvel in the wonder of your name 

Your kingdom will reign in my heart

Your kingdom will reign in the heavens

Your kingdom will reign in the world

Your kingdom will reign - my Saviour forever

Every road will lead me to you Jesus

Your love is close and it will not let go

You find me in the midst of every failing

And call my heart to rise as one with yours

Lifted high

In my life

You are God

My Saviour forever

In you I am content

What grace is this that comforts me

So I don't feel alone

You feed me in the wilderness

My shelter in the storm

You are my strength my god and king

You are my place of rest

You are my strength my god and King

In you I am content

I only have one life to live

Why do I doubt it's worth

When all I have is yours alone

Your way for me's secure

When I still doubt your promises

I find your love again

It's draws me close to carry on

You're faithful to the end

Protect me Lord that I won't boast

In anything but you

My hope's assured in who you are

Your mercy makes me new

Our freedom is yours

Let God arise and the small things scatter

This is our God who is mighty to save

We overcome by the blood of the lamb who was slain

Our hope revealed in the person of Jesus

His love is strong it defeated the grave

We overcome by the blood of the lamb who was slain

One man, one God

One sacrifice to save our lives

One death, one cross

One way to make us reconciled

Jesus your name is higher than any other name

One life, our freedom is yours

God you came to bring glorious freedom

We will stand and abide in your truth

We overcome by the blood of the lamb who was slain

You transform broken lives into mountains 

Our future's bright in the light of your love

We overcome by the blood of the lamb who was slain

Nothing else again

I'm sanctified I'm justified 

by all consuming grace

You've made me strong my heart belongs 

to your unending name

Behold my God the risen one

The Lord of earth and sea

The heart of God, his holy love

The risen life in me

Who am I 

I'm the child of the King

I'm united in Christ

 I am saved by his blood

Who am I 

I am treasured by him

And nothing else matters 

when compared to his love

Christmas resurrected...

I've had this on my heart for a few months now. 

A few years ago I wrote a song about Mary's thoughts about God sending Jesus through her and her response was to trust him and view it as blessing even though it made life really difficult in a lot of ways. 

Technology is a fickle thing and I ended up losing the lyrics to this song. But the chorus is something I sing quite often and is probably one of the favourite things I have written in lyrics. 

Anyway I have really felt I wanted to rewrite the song, to give it verses and such again and this is the result:

I will treasure these things

I will treasure these things in my heart

I will not forget this beautiful beginning

I will treasure these things in my heart

For this child in my arms He is our Saviour

You came to me

And said that I would have a child

The Son of God

A man to see man reconciled

And my soul will magnify my God

I will rejoice for His goodness to me

I will treasure these things in my heart

I will not forget this beautiful beginning

I will treasure these things in my heart

For this child in my arms He is our Saviour

What grace is mine

It's more than I can understand

You call me blessed

I choose to follow what you've said

And my soul will magnify my God

I will rejoice for His goodness to me

I will treasure these things in my heart

I will not forget this beautiful beginning

I will treasure these things in my heart

For this child in my arms He is our Saviour

You gave me life

Now you've created life in me

Behold a son

A child who comes to set us free

And my soul will magnify my God

I will rejoice for His goodness to me

I will treasure these things in my heart

I will not forget this beautiful beginning

I will treasure these things in my heart

For this child in my arms He is our Saviour

I will treasure these things in my heart

I will not forget this beautiful beginning

I will treasure these things in my heart

For this child in my arms He is our Saviour

Living transformed

We are alive in your life Jesus

Covered by grace so beautiful

Living transformed, revived in perfect love

We don't deserve your mercy Jesus

Freely you give us righteousness

Living transformed, revived in perfect love

Beauty no words can describe 

Freedom without any fear

Holy your name it is lifted high

Praise to you the King of glory

Shining brighter than the sun

We're shouting with all creation

You are powerful

You are our strength

Shelter

Fortress in time of need

My God

Wonder and victory

Jesus 

Joy of The Lord our strength

You are our strength

Saviour

Grace that will never change

Future

And in the every day

Jesus

Joy of The Lord our strength

You are our strength

There's a fire in our hands 

it won't burn out 

you're the freedom we live 

we lift you up

And we will arise 

And we will arise 

and we will arise in your strength

With passion and praise

Strong in your word

Make me strong in your word

Hold me safe in your love

I will live for you my Lord 

Created by you

Compelled by your grace

To go and make a change

How can I settle down

Hide away seek my own

When your love can change the world

Your Spirit is bigger

Than the fear that's inside of me

Rise up child of God

As his glory shines upon you

Do not be afraid

Let your weakness bring his strength

We will not stand in silence

We will not live in fear

We are the ones who have been redeemed

 

For love I surrender

I can't pretend to know it all 

but I know you love me

My hearts alive when you are near

Today I choose to put you first 

and let you lead the rest 

Let your mercy show me how to walk

For love I surrender

Your mercies made new

You cover me Lord in your love

Your praises unending

I'll join in the song

You break through the darkness my God

I fail and I stumble but I won't let go

I'm trusting your goodness to me

My God you are faithful in every domain

Your Spirit of freedom will reign

Be My Desire / Flow

BE MY DESIRE

Let your will be my desire Lord

Take my soul and fill it with peace

Speak to me teach me to hear your voice

Giving me hope, changing my life, leading me through

Be my desire

Be my provision

Teach me your wisdom

Be my God

Let your life be my provision Lord

Take my heart and fill it with love

All I am cherished by all you give

Holding me close, bringing me rest, leading me through

Let your Word teach me your wisdom Lord

Take my mind and fill it with truth

Every thought open to turn to you

Giving you praise, seeking your light, leading me through

Let me boast only in all you are

Take my spirit for your glory

Use my gifts and every weakness Lord

Reaching beyond, lifting you up, open to you

FLOW

I know the voice the brings me peace

My life enhanced by perfect love

I wander to the shore

I want to know you more

Lead me to the river's depths

Your love is like a river that will never let me drown

I'm reaching out,  I'm jumping in to flow with you

Your love is like a river it completely satisfies

It covers me, refreshes me, you bring me life

I know the joy that's in my heart

It's something to be thankful for

You give me all I need

I'll bring you heartfelt praise

Acknowledging this life with mine

Light of the world

There's a beauty in your love 

That softly speaks and makes me wonder

There's a treasure I can trust

If fills my heart and makes it prosper

Light of the world how you shine

Light of the world lifted high 

Shining to save, bring new life

Light of the world how you shine

There's a freedom we can't tame

It carries on hope never falters

There a peace I can't explain

Or comprehend it makes me stronger

There a fury I can feel

Love cut and heals it won't refrain

With a strength that breaks my fear

It doesn't fade or put my heart to shame

Fathers Day

Before You

You you overwhelm me

I'm satisfied I'm blessed by knowing you

You you touched my life

I'm qualified

To stand before you now

I will stand before you in surrender

You are God ill glorify your name

Set apart to go deeper with you

Here I am laying down 

For your light is the centre of all

And your freedom is my song 

Small

Embrace my heart. I feel your love. You captivate my soul.

You Word is strong. I hear you call. Your truth revealed to me.

All I have is small compared to you

But even now I lay it down

All to gaze on you your holiness

Father I surrender all

Your beauty finds a peace in fear that I can't understand. My hope will rest in who you are. Your promise full of grace

I can't explain your endless strength that finds me when I fall. I can't foresee I life of joy where you are not it's source. 

Father you know me

You love me, you hold me

Father you keep me

You hold me in your heart

There aren't books enough

I stumble, fall into your love

My freedom comes through giving up

I humbly call on you to save me

I walk in peace that flows from grace

I turn from sin to see your face

My joy abounds around your presence

Living hope arise in us

You fill our hearts

You're glorious

You reign with power and compassion

And we could sing unending songs

Of all you've done

And all you are

For there aren't books enough to hold them

Find me in mercy

Here I stand before you God

Overwhelmed but undeterred

By the freedom of your heart

Overtaken by your love 

I'm letting go of feeling lost 

To be found in all of you

Find me cover me in mercy

Teach me how to be

Teach me how to live

You are mighty God to save me

More than I can know

You are all I need

Settle down this weary heart

It's time to stop and find your rest

Let his ceaseless hope arise within

To find a freedom full of peace

To find a joy that lifts your spirit

To be defined by God alone

Find me diving deep in mercy

You alone are worthy

You alone are God

Mighty stronger than an army

You have overcome me

You have won my heart

Love sets a fire in my soul

Joy and freedom, found in grace

Love clarifies my resolve

To be bolder for your name

In quiet, reflecting

In stillness ill listen ill wait for your call. I'll rest in the promise your love conquers all. In quiet reflecting on all that you've given to me.

Forever my saviour you gave me your life. You freely surrendered with arms open wide. In turn I surrender in awe of your limitless love.

Your heart poured out

Turned the world upside down

Redeemer of all of the earth

Sidelines

Open hands

standing there 

letting go of this atmosphere

Taking chances 

living change

seeking justice and finding strength

Hiding on the sidelines

you will never see your worth

There's no safety in the waiting

There's a fire in your words 

You can influence the mountain

You can make it through the storm

With a willing heart to guide you

you'll be better than before

Overcome

Change their minds

Realise

The future's bright

Reminiscing

Updating my ipod and looking through some old notes...

6/6/11 
"Here I stand in argument 
debating all my prayers with God 
his healing touch his sovereign hand 
the mystery of giving up 
to let him take control. 

Here I am I just a man. 
But my heart has much more 
I've believed.

Trust feels like a risk but it's a risk worth taking. 
I think my mind needs rearranging. 
Ive justified my need to justify. 
Hope is a treasure hold that I've forgotten. 
It's something that I thought was weak. 
But it unfolds the mysteries of trust 
revealing perfect love."

10/10/11 "I need to maintain a balance between accepting my limitations and challenging them. I am both worthwhile and a valuable as I am today, and a constant work in progress looking for achievable ways to better myself."

28/11/11 
"Let go my son be still and know me as your love. 
Your striving blurs the face of grace and mercy in your life. 
The quiet place don't be ashamed to just be still and know me. 
Your silent prayers I've seen them all. 
Your open heart is all I need to be what's missing in your life. 
I am. I am. I am. I am."

21/3/12
"I receive you like the flower receives the sun. 
Stand in wonder at the glory of your love. 
I will worship as your majesty surrounds me. 
It's your nature.

You lead me by the quiet waters. 
Restoring everything of me. 
You lead me into the resting place. 
Into your arms. 

Beside me you will never leave me. 
You hide me underneath your wings. 
I feel you, I feel your endless love is everything. 
It makes me whole.

Messiah. The perfect one of God.
Redeemer and ruler of my heart. 
You are my God. 
Jesus holy one.
You went to the end of the earth and back for me."

Ever Deeper

You took my future made it bright
You've given me abundant life
Ever onward in your love I'm free

Your forgiveness changed my heart
It's lead me to a place of trust
Ever deeper in your heart I'm free

Now I am yours
All my heart changed by love
In your fullness, your glory, your peace
Ever deeper in you
My soul will be found
Lifted up in my life you are
Lifted up in my life you are God

Love Collided (more than my heart can contain...)

Your love collided with my heart

It separated light from dark

You've changed me so I'll never be the same

Your truth has opened up my eyes

You've sanctified my former life

You've changed me so I'll never be the same

You call it grace

Reaching out

With everything that I am

I love you Lord

You're more than my heart can contain

I will run to your embrace

My heart has longed for your desires

Before the world was formed you knew my name

So I'll let go and be transformed

Set free of living for this world

Everything I need is in your love

You fill my cup

Reaching, you are greater

You are first my Saviour

Your light fills the ages

Open the eyes of my heart

I don't want to lean on my own understanding

Jesus I'll trust in You

Show me your ways fill me with truth

Your light fills the ages without equal mighty God

Your wisdom is greater is deeper than the earth

Arise and shine

Be glorified

In the lives of all of us

Be sovereign God

Exalted high

Magnified in all our days