2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold all things have become new.
I feel like I should ask for forgiveness. I somehow overlooked the area of music on this blog/website. Doh! When I first became a believer, I thought I was doomed for the rest of my life to listen to uptight, traditional hymns (not that there's anything wrong with those but....). Luckily I found that there is an incredible treasure trove of musical talent in the body of Christ. At a later point I'll share some more with you, but for now I want to HIGHLY recommend the new album by Streetlights / Prisms.
“Prisims” is Streetlights’ eclectic Hip Hop trio formed by Esteban Shedd, Aaron Lopez & Loren La Luz and focuses on making music that pens and expresses God’s Word through the lens of the times.” Their new album is exceptionally heartfelt, with powerful lyrics, amazing beats, and an epic feel that reminds you of the perfect summer day blended with the refreshed revelation that you will be with the Lord forever. It's truly amazing, and I suggest you download it straight from their website, and throw them some love as you do..
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One of my new friends in Paris is doing an art project called Home Is ___. It is an invitation to ponder what home means to you and to express that in some artistic form. I felt led to do a poem and create this video. I hope you enjoy. Here's a short poem the Lord gave me this morning called Testimony. Given the Easter season, it's good to reflect on the story of Jesus, and all that He's done for you, especially taking your place at your trial to see where your eternal destination will be. The only question is: Will you accept His standing in for you? The Lord gave me a poem today called "Why?" - it explores the times that we ask that question about the things going on in the world or in our lives, but neglect to consider God. Please watch it and feel free to share. God bless you! I felt led to share another poem the Lord gave me. This one is about waking in His image. In this video, I read the poem and also share some encouragement and Scriptures. A video marking the 5 year mark since I tried to kill myself. I describe what that was like, what led me there, and how God's sovereign and loving hand saved me. I share a poem the Lord gave me and a word for the body of Christ. I awoke this morning and the Lord put this poem on my heart, and asked me to share it. I hope you enjoy it. God bless you, and your family! What Reality Are We Walking In?
A poem by Derrick Rhayn Inspired by the Holy Spirit March 11, 2020 Today is a new day. Wake up! The powers that be tell us to stay inside Wash our hands Enjoy a day off On us, But we stand in opposition, Knowing there’s more to the story Than some silly flu bug whose kill rate is less Than 2.5% Rather we stand in awe At the sheer gullibility of humanity As fear descends To you I say this: Wake up! Enjoy the day A summer like breeze Like never before Like you actually appreciate life For the gift of God that it is Experience life anew Freshly sprouting leaves sing praises And flowers call Him by name Jesus He stands atop of the mountain Awaiting His Father’s direction Awaiting the command To set the captive free Which technically He’s already done Which technically you didn’t deserve None of us did, That’s just God’s love Found seeping in John 3:16 Found waiting at the door Inviting you deeper into who you were created to be, Loved and adored. Yes, I say to you this day Celebrate Awake and celebrate As the fall leaf falling gently to the ground causes the seed of sorrow to turn in your heart So thus the spring leaf brings forth new life. The invitation to go from death to life Beckons us all To celebrate I say celebrate For our Father is near And His glory guards our rear For when we see this day for what it is We see it for what it’s not: A day to recede. But rather a day to celebrate For God is nearing us Drawing us out of the darkness And gently calling us into the Light But now if you forget these things And draw yourself indeed back to the new reality TV show The search for the last roll That’s your choice And fear will rule you But those who have woke to the devil and his scheme We say no! We have not been given a spirit of fear But of power and love and a sound mind And this time we known we’re one Because it is written for us to stand strong in that day That we shall not fall Because we have victory. Awake and ascend And let your yes be yes And your no be no For in the valley of the shadow of darkness Is One who knows Who’s in control Who knows how and why and when You will stand up and sing “I celebrate today!” |
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17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 18 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. |
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