Unfailing Love by Chris Tomlin

God's unfailing love is such a beautiful gift. I'm so grateful that we have such a graceful Lord.

http://youtu.be/k_MyC6kJzPg

Unfailing Love by Chris Tomlin

You have my heart
And I am Yours forever
You are my strength
God of grace and power

[Chorus]

And everything You hold in Your hand
Still You make time for me
I can't understand
Praise You God of Earth and sky
How beautiful is Your unfailing love
Unfailing love

And You never change God You remain
The Holy One
My unfailing love
Unfailing love

You are my rock
The one I hold on to
You are my song
And I sing for You

[Chorus] (repeat)

I will praise You
Praise you God of earth and sky
How beautiful is your unfailing love
Unfailing love

And You never change God You remain
The Holy One
My Unfailing love

Unfailing love (repeat)

Holding On and Letting Go by Ross Copperman

So, I heard this song on CSI NY, and it definitely affected me. It's a powerful song and message. I keep listening to it... it's just one of those songs that touches your soul in ways you never expected.

It's everything you wanted, it's everything you don't It's one door swinging open and one door swinging closed Some prayers find the answer, some prayers never know We're holding on, and letting go. 

http://youtu.be/ebNDJF-LhUI

Holding On And Letting Go by Ross Copperman

Is anybody out there?
Is anybody listening?
Does anybody really know,
If it's the end or the beginning?

The quiet rush from one breath,
Is all we're waiting for
Sometimes the one we're taking
Changes everyone before

[Chorus]

It's everything you wanted, it's everything you don't
It's one door swinging open and one door swinging closed
Some prayers find the answer, some prayers never know
We're holding on, and letting go.

Sometimes we're holding angels,
And we never even know
Don't know if we'll make it,
Or we know, we just can't let it show 

[Chorus]

Yeah, letting go, oho

[Chorus]

Woa, woa......Woa......
Woa, woa......Woa......

[Chorus]

Skyscraper by Demi Lovato

I heard this song the other day, and it really moved me. It's a very powerful song and video. I've heard/read that this is a very personal song about her own struggles, but I think the message is great for everyone that is in a dark place in their life. There is still hope, and you can battle through and rise higher than ever... "like a skyscraper."

In the video, she's barefoot, making her way through a barren desert. I think the imagery is right on. In the midst of dark times, it can often feel like we're alone... trying to make our way through a barren land. But, we can make our way through it, and rise to new heights. I think skyscrapers are truly marvelous... 

It is through the resurrecting fire of the Holy Spirit that God takes the ashes of our lives and creates beauty. As I walk through difficult times, I pray:

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me (Psalm 51:10-12).

http://youtu.be/r_8ydghbGSg

Skyscraper by Demi Lovato

Skies are crying, I am watching

Catching teardrops in my hands
Only silence, as it's ending
Like we never had a chance

Do you have to make me feel like
There's nothing left of me?

[Chorus]

You can take everything I have
You can break everything I am
Like I'm made of glass
Like I'm made of paper
Go on and try to tear me down
I will be rising from the ground
Like a skyscraper
Like a skyscraper

As the smoke clears, I awaken
and untangle you from me
Would it make you, feel better
to watch me while I bleed?

All my windows still are broken
But I'm standing on my feet

[Chorus]

Go run, run, run

I'm gonna stay right here, watch you disappear
Yea--ohh
Go run, run, run
Yeah, it's a long way down
But I am closer to the clouds up here

[Chorus]

Like a skyscraper
Like a skyscraper
Like a skyscraper

Glass by Ross Copperman

I randomly came across this song, and it's great.

We may shine, we may shatter...We are fragile, we are human...We are shaped by the light we let through us

I think that the "light we let through us" truly does shape us. As Christians, we are called to share Jesus' love with others. Jesus tells us that “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12). Allowing His light to shine through in everything we do is how we can spread His love.

It can be difficult to let others in, letting them see who you really are. But we all are fragile and imperfect. We should try not to judge one another, as we all bear our own burdens.

I'll let you look inside me... Through the stains and through the cracks... But try not to judge me... 'Cause we've walked down different paths

http://youtu.be/IFu8AYgRsog

Glass by Ross Copperman

Tryin' to live and love
With a heart that can't be broken
Is like tryin' to see the light
With eyes that can't be opened

Yea, we both carry baggage
We picked up on our way
So if you love me, do it gently
And I will do the same.

[Chorus]
We may shine, we may shatter
We may be pickin' up the pieces here on after
We are fragile, we are human
We are shaped by the light we let through us
But we break fast 'cause we are glass
'Cause we are glass

I'll let you look inside me
Through the stains and through the cracks
And in the darkness of this moment
You see the good and bad

But try not to judge me
'Cause we've walked down different paths
But it brought us here together
So I won't take that back

[Chorus]

We might be oil in water
This could be a big mistake
We might burn like gasoline and fire
It's a chance we'll have to take

[Chorus]