tell your heart to beat again

hello guys! i know, its been so long! but i'm back! 

i went through some rough patch. but i'm all well, and good now :)

there's this song that i got to hear recently on klove radio called "tell your heart to beat again" it spoke to me so much i downloaded it and of course, had it on repeat. ;) 

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the song spoke to my inner being, my soul so much i gotta absolutely share with ya'll!

apparently, danny, the singer went through some dark times and birthed this song.

tell your heart to beat again// danny gokey

 You're shattered
Like you've never been before
The life you knew
In a thousand pieces on the floor
And words fall short in times like these
When this world drives you to your knees
You think you're never gonna get back
To the you that used to be
 
Tell your heart to beat again
Close your eyes and breathe it in
Let the shadows fall away
Step into the light of grace
Yesterday's a closing door
You don't live there anymore
Say goodbye to where you've been
And tell your heart to beat again

Beginning
Just let that word wash over you
It's alright now
Love's healing hands have pulled you through
So get back up, take step one
Leave the darkness, feel the sun
Cause your story's far from over
And your journey's just begun

Let every heartbreak
And every scar
Be a picture that reminds you
Who has carried you this far
'Cause love sees farther than you ever could
In this moment heaven's working
Everything for your good 

enjoy the song. i'll be back to blog about what i went through the past months. depression. yurp. but like i said, i'm all good now. :)

xoxo, gen.

music monday// make something beautiful

This song is such comfort to me when I feel like I’m slipping into the depths of despair. I have a story to share someday. My story. A story which might be hard for you to believe. a story which leaves me sometimes wishing badly to be adopted by a fairly functional family filled with the genuine love of Jesus. The dysfunction is like acid with the tendency to eat at my veins, but I’m thankful for Jesus. Without Him, it would be extra hard! I’m in the throes of it but I know the Lord is the One who is lifting up my head and gathering me from the ash heap.

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make something beautiful~ laura story

When I’m at the point of breaking at the place where I resign,

When I’m at the stage of shaking my head as I look back on my life,

When I’m halfway through the grieving, but not quite through the ache,

When I cannot see the ending, or which road I’m supposed to take,

All I know to do is lift my hands to You.

Take all of my life, all of my life,

And make something beautiful.

I open my hand, trusting Your plan.

Make something beautiful so all will see

Your work in me, as You make something beautiful

When I’m tired of pretending, and I can’t recall my lines

Do I say, I’m barely breathing, or just say, I’m doing fine.

I admit there is a yearning, for the hurting to subside,

But not at the risk of missing what You’re doing with my life

All I know to do is lift my hands to You.

Cause all I know to do is lift my hands to You,

all I know to do is lift my hands to You

“and we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28

“may my prayer be set before You like incense; may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice.” Psalm 141:2

“I will praise You as long as I live, and in Your name I will lift up my hands.” Psalm 63:4

“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

“heal me, Lord, and I shall be healed; save me and I shall be saved, for You are the One I praise.” Jeremiah 17:14

“He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; He seats them with princes and makes them inherit a throne of honor…” 1 samuel 2:8

When I don’t understand why God is allowing me to face terrible, hard things, I remember Hannah in the Bible. 1 samuel 1:10 says: “in her deep anguish Hannah prayed to the Lord, weeping bitterly. And she made a vow, saying, ‘Lord Almighty, if You will only look on Your servant’s misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the Lord for all the days of his life…”

I love how she was not ashamed to admit to Eli, the priest that she was hurting and troubled. 1 samuel 1:15 says:” …I am a woman who is deeply troubled. I have not been drinking wine or beer; I was pouring out my soul to the Lord. Do not take your servant for a wicked woman; I have been praying here out of my great anguish and grief.’ “

Even In the pain, I’ve resolved to trust with my hands held high in faith and praise. This is not the time for me to wallow in the hurt and resign myself to it. I choose to lift my head and look up to my Helper and take Him at His Word when He says:” for I know the plans I have for you, ‘declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

What do you do when you’re facing a horrendous mountain? Well, I sure hope you look to Jesus., pouring out your heart to Him, lifting up your hands to praise Him for the breakthrough coming your way. In the course of time, you’ll see the beauty He’s been weaving out of your pain and anguish.

xoxo, gen delali.

music monday// come to Me

hi, guys! music time! :)

are you feeling burnt out? having so many questions gnawing at you? are you somehow carrying some guilt and shame that Jesus has long forgiven you of when you asked for forgiveness? or are you just plain tired of being tired? rest easy. there's hope. 

when He met me in the pouring rain, He assured, confirmed His word and directed. though i didn't get alll the answers i think i need now, what i clearly know is that He wants me to REST in Him and not go about frantically trying to figure life on my own, panicking. i need to be in a state of peace, calmness, and be clearheaded to do what for now He's told me. 

why don't you give your troubles and angst to Him? let's trust Him to give us peace in the middle of the raging storms. this song is one of my consistent jams. i hope you find assurance from it.

come to Me~ jamie grace

i had a dream i was standing on the shore, two feet planted in the sand, soaking up Your glory, yeah.

saw You walking from a distance, without a hint of resistance, had Your arms open and warmth in Your eyes.

You took my hand and You whispered

come to Me when you're weary 

and I'll give you hope when you're hurting, I'll give you rest from your burden.

come to Me when you're weary

and I'll give you hope when you're hurting, I'll give you rest from your burden now.

i woke up to the weight of the world,

 right back into reality and all that's going wrong.

cause in the midst of this chaotic life, i try to find peace of mind

but You've been there all along, and even now i hear You whisper

come to Me when you're weary 

and I'll give you hope when you're hurting, I'll give you rest from your burden.

come to Me when you're weary 

and I'll give you hope when you're hurting, I'll give you rest from your burden.

i feel the weight, i feel the weight is slowly lifting as You close the distance

and i know it's gonna be okay when i hear You say

come to Me when you're weary

and I'll give you hope when you're hurting, oh, I'm gonna carry your burden

come to Me when you're weary

and I'll give you hope when you're hurting, I'll give you rest from your burden now.

the weight is lifted now.

"come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. for My yoke is easy and My burden is light." matthew 11:28-30

xoxo, delali.