music monday// say amen

This song. I can have it on unending repeat! I discovered it about a couple of months ago in the music section of one of leslie ludy set-apart girl magazine. (you should totally check this mag out! great content!)

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I’ve realized how easy it is for me to forget what the Lord has done for me years and months past. But it’s in the difficult times that I need to rouse myself, and walk down my memory lane of my walk with God and how He showed up in certain circumstances. Remembering His faithfulness keeps me going and points me to the truth that He will continue to show up in my life, in His own time and in His own way. His ‘delay’ is not denial.

Perhaps you’re going through the fire of a tough family life…I’ve been there [still there to be honest…but not for long.] Or maybe you’re going through a terrible, debilitating emotional wound…financial hardship…depression…whatever it may be that you are going through right now, I would want to encourage you to focus on the times God came through for you in the past-distant or immediate past. Count your blessings in the present. Keep your eyes above the waves of the affliction tormenting you. Look up to God for daily supply of fresh grace to take each day at a time. Do not be overwhelmed, let’s take it a day at a time.

 say amen~finding favour

This life is a journey we walk by faith

There will always be the mountains in our way

But right here in this moment may our strength be renewed

As we recall what God has done and how we’ve seen Him move

If there’s anybody here who’s found Him faithful

Anybody here who knows He’s able, say amen

And if there’s anybody here who’s seen His power

Anybody here brought through the fire, say amen.

Anybody here found joy in the middle of sorrow, just say amen.

Sometimes through the darkness, it’s hard to see

So just be brave and follow where He leads

Cause greater is the One who’s in us, than he who is in the world

So child of God remember, the battle is the Lord’s.

If there’s anybody here who’s found Him faithful

Anybody here who knows He’s able, say amen

And if there’s anybody here who’s seen His power

Anybody here brought through the fire, say amen.

Anybody here found joy in the middle of sorrow,

Peace in the storm, hope for tomorrow

And seen it time and time again, just say amen.

Even in the valley of the shadow

when you feel alone in the unknown, just say amen, just say amen

even when the storms are raging, stand and know you’re not forsaken

just say amen, just say amen

is there anybody here? Tell me is there anybody here?

Come on and say amen

And if there’s anybody here who’s seen His power

Anybody here brought through the fire, come on and say amen.

Anybody here found joy in the middle of sorrow,

Peace in the storm, hope for tomorrow

And seen it time and time again, just say amen.

Just say amen.

“the Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14

“all those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord’s…” 1 samuel 17:47

“you, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” 1 john 4:4

“now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations for ever and ever! Amen.” Ephesians 3:20-21

“He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold.” Job 23:10

“even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and staff, they comfort me.” psalm 23:4

“do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

“for we live by faith, not by sight.” 2 corinthians 5:7

“rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 thessalonians 5:16-18

“be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6

'Amen' simply means so be it/let it be done. Whatever your current struggles or circumstances, there is hope. Dig into the Word and find hope. God knows, He sees what you’re facing and feeling and He’s working it all for your good. So go on ahead and say amen, knowing that even this will be made beautiful. I’m willing to be your personal cheerleader, cheering you and myself on. :)

xoxo, gen delali.