Sunday's Song

Have a favorite worship song-new or old-

that you'd like to share? Have a story to go along with why

it's so special to you? Tell me what song moves you and

why-leave me a comment or, if you want to blog about it,

a link to your blog!

I was originally going to make this about music that

is typically sung in church, but I decided that there are

many songs on Christian Radio that move me and

I'd like to include those as well.

My song this week is

I Will Rise by Chris Tomlin

I love Chris Tomlin as a general rule. He does really

great music. I remember the day I read that Kayleigh

had passed away. I remember crying and praying and

asking God to send her beautiful family His peace-I can't

imagine going through such a loss. Not long after I finished

reading I had to leave and when I turned on the radio in the

van the DJ was introducing a new song by Chris Tomlin.

It was this.

I Will Rise

There's a peace I've come to know

Though my heart and flesh may fail

There's an anchor for my soul

I can say "It is well"

Jesus has overcome

And the grave is overwhelmed

The victory is won

He is risen from the dead

[Chorus:]

And I will rise when He calls my name

No more sorrow, no more pain

I will rise on eagles' wings

Before my God fall on my knees

And rise

I will rise

There's a day that's drawing near

When this darkness breaks to light

And the shadows disappear

And my faith shall be my eyes

Jesus has overcome

And the grave is overwhelmed

The victory is won

He is risen from the dead

[Chorus:]

And I will rise when He calls my name

No more sorrow, no more pain

I will rise on eagles' wings

Before my God fall on my knees

And rise I will rise

And I hear the voice of many angels sing,

"Worthy is the Lamb"

And I hear the cry of every longing heart,

"Worthy is the Lamb" [x2]

[Chorus:]

And I will rise when He calls my name

No more sorrow, no more pain

I will rise on eagles' wings

Before my God fall on my knees

And rise

I will rise

Play it now: I Will Rise by Chris Tomlin

With tears again streaming down my cheeks, I knew

that God was telling me that He was giving Adam

and Aimee all the peace they would ever need.

I felt so much comfort and peace myself.

And in the funny way God works, Adam's very

next post was titled simply,

I Will Rise.

Wow. Thank you God. You are truly

amazing beyond anything we could ever

imagine.

Hope you had a blessed Sunday,

TTFN,

P.S. There are rumors floating around here that

there have been confirmed cases of swine flu

in our school system. Please pray that if this

is true, the affected children will make a quick

recovery, and that it doesn't spread!!

So many tears...so few words

Please go read Kayleigh's blog today.

Then pray hard for this sweet family.

I am beyond words.

Thank you Lord that this family knows you.

Thank you that they have the hope of heaven

and eternity with You and Kayleigh to

keep them from devastation.

Send your peace to them,

and let them feel your arms holding them tightly.

Thank you that we know that Kayleigh is

whole and healthy in Your arms now,

and the angels will sing her lullabies.

We cry tears of sadness, but not despair.

We know we will all see Kayleigh one day,

and will dance with her on the streets of gold.

Thank you Lord for the promise of

eternal life the other side of this world.

Amen and amen.