Lament - St
Paul's Castle Hill: I cannot say how thankful I am this song was written. The song is based
on Psalm 88. The Psalms have been a source of encouragement to me. The
authenticity with which the Psalmist knows his own emotions, how he cries out
to God, recognising this is not what life should be, but often returning to a
declaration of faith.
Lost at Sea -
Carisa Turner: Decided to include this one as
there is no telling how many times in the past year I have just felt lost or
all at sea.
Oh My God
-Jars of Clay and Vice Verses - Switchfoot: These songs were both included as the cry
of my heart to find meaning to it all..
Darkest Night
- Chasing Summer: Loved how the song reminds us we are not alone even in each of our
darkest nights. They have been a few of thoses, but as the Psalmist writes 'Joy
comes in the morning'.
When the Rain
Comes - Third Day: A reminder from a friend that
though they can't stop the pain, they will stand with you. I have been so blessed with all of the
friends who are standing with me in the rain.
Carry Me -
Jenny & Tyler (w Mac Powell): Not only
that, amidst the pain, the author of life has had my cries, and is carrying me.
Providing strength, when I have none. In terms of the song, I just love with
Mac Powell adds to it.
Hold On -
Nichole Nordeman A beautiful reflection on the
love of God, how it is with us wherever we are, and believes we are worth
it.
You Hold it
All Together - All Sons & Daughters A great
reminder that, no matter how messy things are or get. They are all held
together by God. In Him remains our salvation, our strength, and our song.
You Never Let
Go - Rebecca St James - A reminder that God is with us in and
through the storms of life. A day is coming when all of these storms
will be stilled.
Desert Song -
Hillsong.
"all of my life, in every season, you are still God. I have a reason to
sing, I have a reason to worship".
Blessed Be
Your Name - Rebecca St James The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away, and our
hearts chose to bless the name of the Lord.
Whatever the Lord, gives, or doesn't give me, I know He has given what He
intended me to have.
Find You On My
Knees - Kari Jobe - I have certainly found prayer hard at various points during the year.
But I think that there's certainly truth in the words of this song. When the
pain is real ... I hope to find God in
the place I am.
We'll Rise
Again - The City I Long For A great reminder of what this broken world is destined for, renewal
and rebirth.
We Declare -
Carisa Turner - Like the Psalmist I wanted the playlist to end with a declaration of praises.
As I'm often at this point too, I am
holding on to the promises of God. Sometimes it seems like its with a monkey
grip, at other times I'm clutching for fingernails.
Live it Well -
Switchfoot I've
included this song as a reflection on how I want to be living - living for more
than just a funeral. One Life, One Story to tell.
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