I love music! 60’s, 70’s, jazz, classical, big band, marching band, easy listening, light rock, but mostly worship. Worship music draws my spirit to where I need to be-closer to my Lord. I can’t sing worth a lick- ask my family or close friends…..waaayyy off tune. But the bible says “make a joyful noise to the Lord” Psalm 98:4. I CAN DO THAT!
I put together a playlist on my iTunes – Yes I am becoming very techy!!!!! This playlist is mostly worship music that I love! However, I now use it for my walk as motivation! My pace has picked up and I smile as I belt out these songs…..
Overcomer by Mandisa……
…..Whatever it is you may be going through
I know He’s not gonna let it get the best of you
You’re an overcomer
Stay in the fight ‘til the final round
You’re not going under
‘Cause God is holding you right now
You might be down for a moment
Feeling like it’s hopeless
That’s when He reminds You
That you’re an overcomer
You’re an overcomer
Man does that push me on not only in my Christian walk but in my work out. Dare I say I struggle in both? YES I DO! I am learning that He doesn’t let me down and I can do this!!!! PRESS ON!!
DO SOMETHING by Matthew West is the 2nd song to come on in my playlist.
……If not us, then who
If not me and you
Right now, it’s time for us to do something
If not now, then when
Will we see an end
To all this pain
It’s not enough to do nothing
It’s time for us to do somethingI’m so tired of talking
About how we are God’s hands and feet
But it’s easier to say than to be
Live like angels of apathy who tell ourselves
It’s alright, “somebody else will do something”
Well, I don’t know about you
But I’m sick and tired of life with no desire
I don’t want a flame, I want a fire
I wanna be the one who stands up and says,
“I’m gonna do something”……
I always have to wait to start something on Monday or when all the chips are gone so they don’t tempt me or when…well you get the idea. SO WHY NOT NOW??? Right NOW!
I want desire, I want fire back in my life. I am tired of waiting for someone else to do something so I am doing it!!! Again, both in my spiritual life and my workout. I want my health to be on top so I can be ready “in season and out of season…..2 Timothy 4:2.
Friend of God by Israel & New Breed, Carry on by Fun, We Believe by Newsboys, Washed Over Me by All Things New-OH does that have a great beat for picking up the pace!!! Where I Belong by Building 429- brings the pace down a bit but I lift my arms up in worship to my God! Even clapping above my head, great for added workout ‘eh? Build Your Kingdom Here by Rend Collective Experiment…I can dance to this one! I can almost run to Best Day of My Life by American Authors! I LOVE this one! Today is the best day of my life especially if I screwed up yesterday! Everybody by Backstreet Boys kicks it up for me then Happy by
Then when I can barely keep going- Lift Me Up by The Afters pounds into my ears with a drum beat I can at least march to but these words help too…..
You lift me up when I am weak
Your arms wrap around me
Your love catches me so I’m letting go
You lift me up when I can’t see
Your heart is all that I need
Your love carries me so I’m letting go
Change can and will come and it is up to ME. I can’t do it alone nor do I want to-I am a people person.For example, I met a woman last July and since then she has lost over 140 lbs! I have seen her struggle and fall but she inspires many as she shares her journey of regaining her health. Also,last summer I studied a great book-So Long Insecurity you’ve been a Bad Friend by Beth Moore- with 5 wonderful women here at our campground. As we came together early Saturday mornings to share what we learned I saw hearts open to grow and change and move on even in the hills and valleys of life. I was blessed to be a part of such openness and sharing. I still go back over my notes as the Lord revealed Himself and His word to me… “seek the Lord and He shall be found” Isaiah 54:6 …that is for another time…….PRESS ON!
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