Song Week…all the rest

You’ve already heard the first four tracks from the soundtrack that’s been playing in my van and in my heart since May of 2013 when my sweet 4 year-old was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.  I hope these songs have been as healing/encouraging/comforting/inspiring for you as they have been for me.

Of course this disc that’s always playing in my van doesn’t only have four songs on it!  I’m going to list the rest of the songs and my favorite lyrics from each for you today.  And would love to hear from you!  Music is powerful!  I’d love to know what songs have helped you get through a difficult time.  You can share in the comments at the end of this post, or on my facebook page.  My kids sure would appreciate hearing something in the van other than these 10 songs they know by heart!

“Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)” by Hillsong- I have mentioned this song in a couple previous blog posts here and here.  You can listen to the song here.

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.

 

“Sovereign Over Us” by Michael W. Smith- Listen to it here.

There is strength within the sorrow.  There is beauty in our tears.  And you meet us in our mourning with a love that casts out fear.  You are working in our waiting.  You’re sanctifying us when beyond our understanding, You’re teaching us to trust.  Your plans are still to prosper.  You have not forgotten us.  You’re with us in the fire and the flood.  You’re faithful forever, perfect in love.  You are sovereign over us.

 

“10,000 Reasons” by Matt Redman- Listen to it here.

The sun comes up, it’s a new day dawning.  It’s time to sing Your song again.  Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me, let me be singing when the evening comes.

 

“Not For A Moment (After All)” by Meredith Andrews- Really love every single lyric in this whole song.  If you are hurting, please take a moment to listen to this one!  Find it here.

And every step, every breath, you are there.  Every tear, every cry, every prayer.  In my hurt, at my worst, when my world falls down.  Not for a moment, will You forsake me.  Even in the dark, even when it’s hard, You will never leave me.  

 

“Beautiful Things” by Gungor- Listen to it here.

All around, hope is springing up from this old ground.  Out of chaos, life is being found, in You.  You make beautiful things.  You make beautiful things out of the dust.  You make beautiful things.  You make beautiful things out of us.

 

“My Lighthouse” by Rend Collective- This song was also a huge encouragement for our family when my husband was unemployed for four months.  It’s upbeat and fun; I dare you not to dance a little bit when you hear it!  The music video is pretty fun too!  Find it here.

In the silence, You won’t let go.  In my questions, Your truth will hold.  Your great love will lead me through.  You are the peace in my troubled sea.

 

Ok, I’m officially a big teary-eyed mess over here behind my computer screen.  If you know me well, that may not be too much of a surprise…I’m kind of a cryer.  And by kind of, I mean totally.   Each of these songs remind me how much God loves me.  How much He loves my sweet little figher, Mackenna.  They remind me that He has not, and never will abandon us.  He is near.  He is offering hope and peace and life.  He will do something beautiful with her story, our story.  My goodness, He is too good.  And I am forever grateful.

Your turn!  What songs are on your soundtrack?  I’m dying to hear!