music monday// greater

This song’s a great reminder of the greatness of the power of Holy Spirit within us, the children of God. His spirit in the depths of our being s greater than the trials and confusion we face. People may slander, gossip, hate, dislike you but choose to believe that you are an overcomer.

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 greater~ mercyme

Bring your tired, bring your shame

Bring your guilt, bring your pain

Don’t you know that’s not your name

You will always be much more to me

Everyday I wrestle with the voices

that keep telling me I’m not right

but that’s alright

cause I hear a voice and He calls me redeemed

when others say I’ll never be enough

and greater is the One living inside of me

than he who is living in the world

in the world, in the world

and greater is the One living inside of me

than he who is living in the world

bring your doubts, bring your fears

bring your hurt, bring your tears

there’ll be no condemnation here

you are holy, righteous and redeemed

every time I fall

there’ll be those who will call me a mistake

well that’s ok

there’ll be days I lose the battle

grace says that it doesn’t matter

cause the cross already won the war

he’s greater, He’s greater

I am learning to run freely

Understanding just how He loves me

And it makes me love Him more and more

He’s greater, He’s greater

I know how it feels for people to secretly be glad when you’re facing a mountain. They subtly show their satisfaction over what you’re facing and mock you with certain questions and sarcasm. I know that all too well. If you’re facing something like this, do not despair. As you keep abiding in the shadow of God, He will deliver. It’s a matter of time.

“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

“therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Romans 8:1

“may all who gloat over my distress be put to shame and confusion; may all who exalt themselves over me be clothed with shame and disgrace.” Psalm 35:26

“because he loves Me, says the Lord, ‘I will rescue him. I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. he will call on Me, and I will answer him, I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.” psalm 91:14-15

xoxo, gen

music monday// move

What do you do when life doesn’t go quite like you planned? Forever grieve and sorrow? Nope. It’s okay to grieve in disappointment. Actually it’s healthy to purge your soul of the grief, but there comes a time when you need to move on and choose joy anyway. So you didn’t get the school or job. It stings, yurp. But you’ve got to keep believing that it only means there is something better up ahead.

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God’s timing may seem like the eleventh hour, but it’s been proven to be always the best. Look beyond the reality of the temporary circumstances and choose faith. Sing to the Lord and the devil’s sure to squirm, cos he’s just waiting for you to throw in the towel and quit on God. Move. Let the joy of your salvation ignite within your soul. You’re gonna be walking on pure gold someday and talk face to face with the sweetest Man ever! Ahhh! Now, that’s something to get moving to.

move~ mercyme

I’m not about to give up because I heard You say

There’s gonna be brighter days, there’s gonna be brighter days

I won’t stop I’ll keep my head up

No, I’m not here to stay

There’s gonna be brighter days, there’s gonna be brighter days

I just might bend but I won’t break

As long as I can see Your face

When life won’t play along

And right keeps going wrong

And I can’t seem to find my way,

I know where I am found

So I won’t let it drag me down

Oh, I’ll keep dancing anyway

I’m gonna move, move

I’m gonna move, move

I’ve got to hold ‘er steady,

Keep my head in the game,

Everything’s about to change, everything’s about to change

This hurt is getting heavy

But I’m not about to cave

Everything’s about to change, there’s gonna be brighter days

No matter what may come, gotta move to a different drum

No matter what life brings, gotta move

Gotta move to a different beat

“for we live by faith, bot by sight.” 2 corinthians 5:7

“…do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.” 1 thessalonians 4:13

“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

“see, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:19

“be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12

The word in 2 kings 6:15-17 surges hope.  It says “when the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. ‘oh no, my lord! What shall we do?’ the servant asked. ‘don’t be afraid,’ the prophet answered. ‘those who are with us are more than those who are with them.’ And Elisha prayed, ‘open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.’ Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.”

Incredible! In the natural Elisha and his servant seemed alone and doomed, right? But there were heavenly chariots of fire all around ready to fight for them! Till God opens your spiritual eyes to see what He’s preparing and doing for you in the spirit realm, choose to believe by faith that He’s got you covered! Go on and move! Dance to the rhythms of His grace. :)

xoxo, gen delali.

music monday// finish what He started

so, the year is wrapping up in a couple of days, and maybe you were hoping for certain things to happen this year, but perhaps things didn't quite turn out like you hoped. well, if the desires on your heart are the very desires of God for your life and He placed them in your heart, then surely, He has an appointed time for His plans to unfold in your life. 

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this year has been a re-routing of my plans. Daddy stepped in and led me to His plans. i had to let go of my will and submit to His will for me. and it isn't as if my will was bad, no. but it was still not the sure, original plan He had in mind for me even before i was conceived. it's been a hard season of adjusting and waiting. He's been reminding me to make full use of certain gifts He's given me, and He's been drawing me to Himself so much more in this season, and placed some adorable lil' people in my life to love on.

i know, oh, i know that His plans are farrr better than my wildest dreams, knowing that the highest form of holiness is the release of my will to Him.(remember before the cross when Jesus prayed- 'My Father if it is possible, may this cup be taken from Me. yet not as I will, but as You will'? yurp.--matthew 26:39) and i know that i will be more fulfilled in what He's leading me to. so, i'm choosing to dream the dreams of my Father.

i know that whatever good work He has started in me, He is going to see to it that every single word He has spoken to me will become a reality. He has His perfect timing which is not necessarily my timing. He is faithful and i will see His goodness, and twirl in His bliss. i'm a change in the making.

finish what He started~ mercyme

i don't have to know you to know that you will go through hard times, it's just part of life

don't let that moment blind you, and don't let it define you.

take heart, that's not who you are.

our God is able, more than capable to be faithful to the end.

He'll finish what He started.

no matter what you've done, grace comes like a flood

there's grace to carry on, He'll finish what He started.

no matter what you face, His mercy will not change.

He's with you all the way, He'll finish what He started.

remember you're forgiven, so there's no need to give in

to the lie that you're disqualified.

this work He started in you now, He's faithful to complete it,

the promise was sealed when He cried out "it is finished!"

He'll finish what He started.

"...being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." philippians 1:6

"many are saying of me, 'God will not deliver him.' but You, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high." psalm 3:2-3

"...but He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness...' " 2 corinthians 12:9

 "when He had received the drink, Jesus said, 'it is finished.'..." john 19:30

" 'blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfil His promises to her!' " luke 1:45

"the One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it." 1 thessalonians 5:24

"so is My word that goes out from my mouth: it will not return to Me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it." isaiah 55:11

"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

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His seemingly 'delay' is not His denial. no matter how cruel 2014 has been, you are still alive, breathing, with purpose thumping in your heart, and Love coursing through your veins. Daddy is a faithful Father. let His wave of hope wash over you. He will lovingly swipe away our shame and lift our heads. ask Him what He's up to in your life and be in hopeful anticipation for what He's going to do in your life this coming new year. 

to all my 'silent' readers and not-so-silent readers, thanks for tuning in this year. i'm thankful for all the lovely bloggers i came across this year. i love the way you guys show Jesus!

 2014, you and i, we've had our ups and downs but it's time to say goodbye. bye, 2014!

'see' you guys in the new year! :)

xoxo, gen delali.