Bring the Rain by MercyMe

Bring The Rain

by MercyMe

album: Coming Up To Breathe (2006)

I can count a million times 
People asking me how I 
Can praise You with all that I've gone through 
The question just amazes me 
Can circumstances possibly 
Change who I forever am in You 
Maybe since my life was changed 
Long before these rainy days 
It's never really ever crossed my mind 
To turn my back on you, oh Lord 
My only shelter from the storm 
But instead I draw closer through these times 
So I pray 

Bring me joy, bring me peace 
Bring the chance to be free 
Bring me anything that brings You glory 
And I know there'll be days 
When this life brings me pain 
But if that's what it takes to praise You 
Jesus, bring the rain 

I am Yours regardless of 
The dark clouds that may loom above 
Because You are much greater than my pain 
You who made a way for me 
By suffering Your destiny 
So tell me what's a little rain 
So I pray 

Bring me joy, bring me peace 
Bring the chance to be free 
Bring me anything that brings You glory 
And I know there'll be days 
When this life brings me pain 
But if that's what it takes to praise You 
Jesus, bring the rain 

Holy, holy, holy 
Is the Lord God Almighty


Listen on my imeem player above... song 1.

Faaaaaaaaall…

For my sisters. This song reminds me of you girls and the relationship the three of us have. Thanks for the way you both show God’s unselfish love to me and to each other. You know I’m here anytime you need me. I love you girls!

"Fall" recorded by Clay Walker

Hold up, there you go again
Puttin on that smile again
Even though I know you’ve had a bad day
Doin’ this and doin’ that
Always puttin’ yourself last
A whole lotta give and not enough take
But you can only be strong so long before you break…

So fall go on and fall apart
Fall into these arms of mine
I’ll catch you every time you fall
Go on and lose it all
Every doubt every fear every worry every tear
I’m right here
Baby, fall

Forget about the world tonight
All that’s wrong and all that’s right
Lay your head on my shoulder let it fade away
And if you wanna let go, baby, its okay

Fall, go on and fall apart
Fall into these arms of mine
I’ll catch you every time you fall
Go on and lose it all
Every doubt, every fear, every worry, every tear
I’m right here
Baby, fall

Hold on hold on hold on to me…

Fall go on and fall apart
Fall into these arms of mine
I’ll catch you every time you fall
Go on and lose it all
Every doubt, every fear, every worry, every tear
I’m right here
Baby, fall

Listen to this song here.  Its number 104 on the playlist.

I’ll remember you, Love, in my prayers…

I’ll Remember You, Love, In My
Prayers
performed by Alison Krauss and Union Station
*listen on my space media player or here.

When the curtains of night are
pinned back by the stars
And the beautiful moon sweeps the sky
When the dew drops of heaven are kissing the rose
It is then that my memory flies

Upon the wings of some beautiful dove
To hasten the message of cheer
I’ll send you a kiss of affection and say
I’ll remember you, Love, in my prayers

When the angels of heaven are guarding the good
As God has ordained them to do
In answer to prayers that I offered to Him
I know there’s one waiting for you

Go where you will on land or on sea
I’ll share all your sorrows and cares
And at night when I kneel by my bedside to pray
I’ll remember you, Love, in my prayers

May the angels be with you and guard you through life
And guide you up Heaven’s bright stairs
And know that I love you wherever you roam
I’ll remember you, Love, in my prayers

“Love’s Colliding Joy”

Bro. Rick officially entitled this weekend "Love’s Colliding Joy."  If you do not already understand this title, don’t bother to ask as it will not make sense.  Aaaand now, as you can tell by the new pics, we had a wonderful time. 

Comic Break

Here’s your laugh for the day, courtesy of Isaac.

And on that note, I’m off for the weekend tomorrow at 6AM.  Hannah’s graduation.  HOOOOOOORAY!  I can’t wait.  It’s goin to be a long today and tonight.

Y’all have a lovely weekend!!

Thought for the day

The "Quote of the Day" award for April 23, 2007 is awarded to my brother, Jonathan, for the following:

"I was eating lunch and was
reminded of God. Food reminds me of God because the more you eat the
bigger you get. And God is really Big."

My Sister, My Friend

Sisters are different.  They heard
the sobbing in the darkness.

They lived through all your triumphs,
all your favorites,

all your loves and losses.  They
have no delusions.

They lived with you too long.

And so, when you achieve some victory,
friends are delighted -

but sisters hold your hands in silence
and shine with happiness.

For they know the cost.

- Pam Brown

 

"The best
thing about having a sister was that I always had a friend."

- Cali Rae Turner

 

"There’s
a special kind of freedom sisters enjoy.

Freedom to share innermost thoughts,
to ask a favor, to show their true feelings.

The freedom to simply be
themselves."

- Anonymous

 

"You are
always in the heart – oh tucked so close there is no chance of escape – of your
sister."

- Katherine
Mansfield

 

"Sisters
are for sharing laughter and wiping tears."

- Unknown

Jessica

Sister.  Friend.  Confidante.  Ally.  Encourager. 
Woman of God.

Memories of you and me…

Sharing
clothes, snacks, and dreams. 
Laughter.  Snuggling in the
dark.  Praying together.  Badminton. 
Singing.  Talking all night.  Communicating without words.  Dancing. 
Running outside at night.  Long
walks and drives. 

 

We’ve brought to each
other

~Love ~ Joy ~ Pain ~
Peace ~ Confidence ~

I wouldn’t trade you for a world of happiness. 
You are one of the most special blessings our God has given me.  We know each other’s secrets and share each
other’s joy and tears.

Happy 18th Birthday, Jess.

 

I
can’t tell you

How
much I love you.