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// overcomer

Life is a labyrinth of twists and turns. Things do not always turn out the way we hope they will. But that’s not the time to resign ourselves to disappointment and give up. nope. Jesus overcame the grave. And because of that, His Spirit living inside His followers gives us the same power to overcome whatever setback, tests and trials we face.

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overcomer~ mandisa

Staring at a stop sign, watching people drive by

T mac on the radio.

Got so much on your mind,

Nothing’s really going right,

Looking for a ray of hope

Whatever it is you may be going through,

I know He’s not gonna let it get the best of you.

You’re an overcomer,

Stay in the fight ‘til the final round

You’re not going under

Cause God is holding you right now.

You might be down for a moment,

Feeling like it’s hopeless

That’s when He reminds you,

That you’re an overcomer, you’re an overcomer.

Everybody’s been down,

Hit the bottom, hit the ground

Ooh, you’re not alone

Just take a breath, don’t forget

Hang on to His promises

He wants you to know

The same Man, the Great I AM

The One who overcame death

He’s living inside of you

So just hold on tight, fix your eyes

On the One who holds your life

There’s nothing He can’t do

He’s telling you

Take a breath, don’t forget

Hang on to His promises

So don’t quit, don’t give in, you’re an overcomer.

“ ‘ I (Jesus) have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.’ ” John 16:33

“no, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” Romans 8:37

“no temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” 1 corinthians 10:13

“God said to moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM…” exodus 3:14

  

“let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Pioneer and Perfecter of faith. For the joy that was set before Him He endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” Hebrews 12:2-3

“for our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” 2 corinthians 4:17-18

“…and we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.” Romans 5:2-5

I know I am not alone in all I’m going through. He’s right here with me, living on the inside of me. my physical eyes may not see, but with the eyes of faith I believe He is here, with His angels concerning me hovering around me. you are not alone in the sickness, heartbreak, disappointment, financial need, the battle to shed off weight, the looooong waiting season…you are not alone. 

He said we will have trouble in this world, remember? But He also said in Him we will have peace, peace that surpasses all understanding in the midst of the affliction. I will keep seeking His face in prayer and confess His Word for a breakthrough. Surely, He will keep giving me the strength to carry on, I hope you seek Him too. Do not lose hope.

xoxo, gen delali.