Tuesday, May 11, 2010

  But God is so rich in mercy, and He loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, He gave us life when He raised Christ from the dead.  (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!)  For He raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with Him in the Heavenly Realms because we are united with Christ Jesus.  So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of His grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all He has done for us who are united with Christ Jesus.  God saved you by His grace when you believed.  And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.  For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.

[Ephesians 2:4-10 New Living Translation]

 Come Up A Little Higher!

  ”Higher”, Mali Music

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKMD0ZmikFQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3S2rJqcz7w

Good Afternoon Beloved,

This song has been playing over and over in my heart all day.  “Higher”.  Mali Music’s words grabbed me~

“Higher”

 Verse 1

 got saved been saved/ too saved been praisin and/ livin for Me for a long long time/ workin hard stayin that grind that’s right/ sayin u wanna be avaylable/ touchin lives and blessin souls/ never been ashamed of that ole gospel/ holdin on and ya show nuff wanna let go/ but there’s a little something I’ve noticed/ I held my tongue so you can stay focused but/ it’s been a while since u called My name/ or even prayed like u used to in the good ole days/ yea I see u shining like a star/ but I think you’ve gotten comfortable with where u are/ so much I wanna show ya/so much I have for ya.  

Hook

so come up a little higher/ higher/ higher/ higher/ high… (repeat)

Verse 2

higher/ is where I wanna take ya/ further/ is where I want u to go/ wider/ every city every nation/ I/ I really love u so/ but u gotta go deeper/ gotta increase the Word ya know/ so I can show a little more/ so u can preach the gospel/ eyes have not seen/ don’t nobody know/ what I have in store for u/ but to fly a little higher/ you gotta let your wing span grow/ just desire and want Me/ keep your spirit man wanting/ don’t lose your zeal/ stay hungry

Hook/Bridge

just put your trust in Me/ I’ve got everything that u need/ hope you’re not afraid of heights/ if you are then you’ll be alright/ don’t close your eyes/spread your wings and fly/ get comfortable cuz this is your life/ high in the sky with Me/ come on and fly with Me/as we go high…

Hook/

I love it!  All around me I see it.  A restlessness that has hit the Body of Christ like a tidalwave.  People are starting to move.  The “status quo” just ain’t cuttin’ it.  Saints are desiring more.  They are hungry and thirsty.  Some don’t even know what it is, but they want more of something.  That ‘Something’ is God Himself.  As the days grow shorter and time is winding up, He Is not playing.  Things are happening QUICKLY.  Sudden blessings. Sudden upheavals.  New partnerships..new relationships. Families reuniting.  Sudden decisions.  Good and bad, it will all work together for our good.  It may look a little shaky right now, but behinds the scenes, God’s higher plan is taking shape.  When He created us, He had a purpose in mind.  Some of us are starting to get little glimpses into what that was.  I believe we are going to be as surprised as everyone else.  I believe God is pulling things out of us that we never knew we had.  It is an exciting time.  It is a time of prayer and a time to seek the face of God like never before.  He said,

  If My people, which are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land

[2 Chronicles 7:14:]

That’s the key.  Yes He wants us to live an abundant life full of joy and peace. Yes He wants to meet our need according to His riches in Glory.  Yes He wants us to live in wholeness–mind, soul and body.  He is not fazed by our desire for nice cars, houses, clothes… stuff.  Remember “the earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof”.  The bottom line is Kingdom business.  Souls into the Kingdom.  Saving the lost by pointing them to the Cross.  Fulfilling the purpose He placed within us before we were even born.. whatever that is.  There has been a shift.. winds of change are blowing…

… and that Beloved is Good News! 

Y Stress? … U Blessed!

Have A Fabulous Day and a Wonderful Evening

Regina  

“Power of One”, Israel Houghton

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlmOzJ4rGck

 ”Surely Goodness & Mercy Shall Follow Me”, Israel Houghton http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hlpui7Mxrlo  

“Lord You Are Good”, Israel Houghton

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TobaciE9ET4  

“All Around”, Israel Houghton

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3cU47HN_I0  

“Psalm 91″ (Shelter), Jumelle

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wwt2mSjXxBw  

 ”I Give Myself Away”, William McDowell

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4v5IXbEauM