Everything is Yours

I have always loved music, especially music that expresses what is in my heart. I'm sure you have noticed the power of music in my life as you read this blog. For some reason, music touches my soul, it produces a strong connection between me and God. He often uses music to calm me, to teach me, to remind me, and to encourage me. And in some feeble way, I hope that my singing praise to Him let's Him know how much I love Him.


All through the months, there have been lyrics and music that have carried me through. Often they have produced tears, at times I have been so overwhelmed with God's goodness that I couldn't even sing. There have been times when I've felt that my chest would explode with the joy I have felt through the awareness of God with me and His peace and power in my life. 


I'll never understand the enormity of God's love for me, or even why He would choose to love me; but He has given me tiny glimpses of that love through this journey. There are no words to tell Him how much I love Him and how grateful I am. 


This weekend we sang a new song at Community of Faith. It was written by Donald Butler and Amos Rivera, two of our worship leaders, and it is based on a prayer of King David found in 2 Chronicles. How cool to know that I am singing words that Kind David penned so many years ago! Maybe one day we'll all sit down and sing it together with him at the feet of Jesus! 


Everything is Yours  
by Donald Butler and Amos Rivera


We who are thirsty, we who are poor cry out to You
You have redeemed us by your mercy


We who are ransomed, we who are healed give honor to You
You have restored us with your blessing


We give thanks and praise to your glorious name
We give thanks and praise


Yours O Lord is the greatness and glory
Yours my God is the power and victory


Everything in heaven and earth is yours
Everything in heaven and earth is yours


We who are strengthened know that our power comes from your hand
We bow down to say you're worthy


Keep our hearts loyal when we are tempted help us to stand
Building your Kingdom for your glory


We give thanks and praise to your glorious name
We give thanks and praise


Yours O Lord is the greatness and glory
Yours my God is the power and victory


Everything in heaven and earth is yours
Everything in heaven and earth is yours
It's all yours

My daughter, Sarah, was home this weekend and as we began to sing the lyrics, "We who are healed..." she leaned over and said, "That's you mom." And my heart almost burst. That IS me. I am healed. God, I do give honor to you. You have restored me with your blessing. I have no words to thank you enough. Everything in heaven and earth is yours. I am yours. Thank you.


I'll post a link to the song as soon as I have it!