Christmas Day! Bob Fitts - Good Christian Men, Rejoice!

Hello brothers and sisters!

Merry Christmas! Today is the day when many Christians rejoice and celebrate the earthly birth of Jesus the Messiah!

Below you'll find a "music-only" video of lovely choral / orchestral arrangement of the traditional Christmas carol, Good Christian Men, Rejoice by Bob Fitts.

John 1:1-3

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If you don't already know Jesus as Lord—you can learn more about how to start your new life with Him below. ✝

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Lyrics are found under the video.



Good Christian Men, Rejoice - Lyrics

Good Christian men rejoice
With heart and soul and voice!
Give ye heed to what we say
News!
News!

Jesus Christ is born today!
Ox and ass before Him bow
And He is in the manger now
Christ is born today!
Christ is born today!

Good Christian men, rejoice
With heart and soul and voice
Now ye hear of endless bliss
Joy! Joy! Joy! Joy!

Jesus Christ was born for this
He hath opened the heavenly door
And man is Blessed evermore
Christ was born for this!
Christ was born for this!

Good Christian men, rejoice
With heart and soul and voice
Now ye need not fear the grave
Peace! Peace!

Jesus Christ was born to save
Calls you one and calls you all
To gain His everlasting hall
Christ was born to save!

Christ was born to save!

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Thanks for stopping by—
 
May God Richly Bless you!

Jesus is LORD!

Time is growing short!

Seek Him!

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✝   Romans 10:9-10

9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 

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If you've made this decision—believed it in your heart and confessed it with your mouth—let God speak to you by reading the Bible—and seek out fellowship with others who also believe.

Pour out your heart to God in Prayer (simply speaking to Him in reverence)—asking Him to reveal Himself to you and to provide for your needs.

Life in Jesus is the best decision you will ever make.

God Bless You!

John 1:9-14

BEAUTIFUL! Mississippi Children's Choir - Joy Of My Salvation

Today's video from the Mississippi Children's Choir, singing Joy Of My Salvation—is WONDERFUL.

Seeing these young people singing their hearts out to the Lord in front of an exuberant congregation put a smile on my face—and I joined in on their praise for our Lord Jesus.

A Screen Capture From The Video Below

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I pray this video/music will also speak to your heart—and that through it, God will Flood your heart and life with His Spirit of Mercy, Grace, Comfort, Healing, and LOVE!

John 16:16-33

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If you don't already know Jesus as Lord—you can learn more about how to start your new life with Him below. ✝

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Lyrics are found under the video






Joy Of My Salvation - Lyrics

He's the joy of my salvation,
yes, He is

He's the joy of my salvation,
yes, He is, yes, He is

Woke me up this morning and started me on way
He's the joy of my salvation
yes, He is, oh yes, He is

There's a river of living water
springing up in my soul
joy unspeakable
the joy that Jesus gives

He's my joy,
I know that Jesus is my joy

He is my joy!

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Thanks for stopping by—
 
May God Richly Bless you!

Jesus is LORD!

Time is growing short!

Seek Him!

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✝   Romans 10:9-10

9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 

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If you've made this decision—believed it in your heart and confessed it with your mouth—let God speak to you by reading the Bible—and seek out fellowship with others who also believe.

Pour out your heart to God in Prayer (simply speaking to Him in reverence)—asking Him to reveal Himself to you and to provide for your needs.

Life in Jesus is the best decision you will ever make.

God Bless You!

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Acts 16:22-34

We Are Messengers - Magnify - Music Video

Hello brothers and sisters,

Hope you are feeling Blessed today as you cling to the Lord of all—Jesus the Messiah!

Back in January of 2016, the Irish based band We Are Messengers posted a video for their song Magnify on their YouTube channel and you'll find that embedded below.

The song lyrics speak to the sometimes perplexing journey we, as Christians, find ourselves on—and our Lord's loving guidance through it all—as we keep our hearts and minds on Him.

John 15:5 and  7 - 8
Photo:  Henri Guérin

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I pray as you listen you'll let God pour his light and love into your heart—and that God will Bless and Heal you—and reveal his abundant Mercy, Love, Peace, and Grace to you!

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If you don't already know Jesus as Lord—you can learn more about how to start your new life with Him below. ✝

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Lyrics are found under the video





Magnify - Lyrics

I've been trying to make sense of the sorrow that I feel
Holding on for life to the only thing that's real
I've only scratched the surface
I've barely had a taste

But just a glimpse draws my heart to change
And one sight of you lays my sin to waste
I don't need to see everything
Just more of you

Take it all, take it all away
Magnify no other name
Open up, open up my eyes
To you

Take it all, take it all away
Magnify no other name
Open up, open up my eyes
To you

My sight is incomplete and I've made you look small
I've been staring at my problems for way too long
Re-align where my hope is set, until you're all that's left

But just a glimpse draws my heart to change
And one sight of you lays my sin to waste
I don't need to see everything just more of you


Take it all, take it all away
Magnify no other name
Open up, open up my eyes
To you

Take it all, take it all away
Magnify no other name
Open up, open up my eyes
To you

God be greater, than the worries in my life
Be stronger, than the weakness in my mind
Be louder, let your Glory come alive
Be magnified!

God be greater, than the worries in my life
Be stronger, than the weakness in my mind
Be louder, let your Glory come alive
Be magnified

Take it all, take it all away
Magnify no other name
Open up, open up my eyes
To you, to you

Take it all, take it all away
Magnify no other name
Open up, open up my eyes
To you, to you

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Thanks for stopping by—
 
May God Richly Bless you!

Jesus is LORD!

Time is growing short!

Seek Him!

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✝   Romans 10:9-10

9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 

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If you've made this decision—believed it in your heart and confessed it with your mouth—let God speak to you by reading the Bible—and seek out fellowship with others who also believe.

Pour out your heart to God in Prayer (simply speaking to Him in reverence)—asking Him to reveal Himself to you and to provide for your needs.

Life in Jesus is the best decision you will ever make.

God Bless You!

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John 11:25-26

Callie Day Takes EVERYONE To CHURCH - America's Got Talent 2019

Hi brothers and sisters,

Last night I happened to catch Gospel Singer Callie Day performing Up To The Mountain on America's Got Talent 2019—and have shared a video of that below along with lyrics underneath it.

The video is cued to begin right before she starts singing at about 1:52—but you can use your player's controls if you want a look at some of her history and background that's shared in her introduction.

I LOVE her performance—and her sweet spirit and bold yet humble testimony for Jesus comes shining through.

It's wonderful to see even the "celebrity" judges—who sometimes seem a little jaded and cold—moved by her lovely voice and message.

Screen Capture Of Callie Day From The Video Below

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I pray this video will Bless you and lead you to the Lord of Love and Light—Jesus the Messiah and Savior—the King of kings and Lord of lords!

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If you don't already know Jesus as Lord—you can learn more about how to start your new life with Him below. ✝

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Lyrics below

Up To The Mountain - Written by Patty Griffin - Lyrics
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Up_to_the_Mountain_(MLK_Song)

I went up to the mountain
Up over the clouds
And though the clouds are blue
I can wait no more

You see sometimes I lay down
No more can I do
See sometimes I look down
But I’m afraid I’ll fall

And though the sun is still shines
I have nothing, nothing at all

But then I hear your sweet, sweet voice
Oh, come and go,
Telling me softly
You love me so

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Thanks for stopping by—
 
May God Richly Bless you!

Jesus is LORD!

Time is growing short!

Seek Him!

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✝   Romans 10:9-10

9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 

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If you've made this decision—believed it in your heart and confessed it with your mouth—let God speak to you by reading the Bible—and seek out fellowship with others who also believe.

Pour out your heart to God in Prayer (simply speaking to Him in reverence)—asking Him to reveal Himself to you and to provide for your needs.

Life in Jesus is the best decision you will ever make.

God Bless You!

John 1:1-4

Rhett Walker Band - When Mercy Found Me

Hello brothers and sisters,

Today's song, When Mercy Found Me, from the Rhett Walker Band tells a tale that many of us who finally fully surrender to Jesus can relate too.

Our lives taking twists and turns through the years, all leading down "broken roads" leaving us feeling lost and hopeless—but thankfully that's when we finally look up and discover our Savior Jesus patiently waiting for us with open arms and abundant Grace, Love, and Mercy.

If you are still on one of those dark and lonely roads—Jesus is the answer you've been looking for—as He is for each of us who come to Him and call Him the Lord of our lives.

Romans 11:33-36   -    Photo: Basil Smith

No matter where you are on your journey—may God whisper His wonderful call into your heart and life!

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If you don't already know Jesus as Lord—you can learn more about how to start your new life with Him below. ✝

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Lyrics are embedded in the video.

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Thanks for stopping by—
 
May God Richly Bless you!

Jesus is LORD!

Time is growing short!

Seek Him!

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✝   Romans 10:9-10

9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 

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If you've made this decision—believed it in your heart and confessed it with your mouth—let God speak to you by reading the Bible—and seek out fellowship with others who also believe.

Pour out your heart to God in Prayer (simply speaking to Him in reverence)—asking Him to reveal Himself to you and to provide for your needs.

Life in Jesus is the best decision you will ever make.

God Bless You!

John 20

Keith Green - He'll Take Care Of The Rest

Hi brothers and sisters,

Though the years I've posted music/songs from the late Keith Green's on this blog.

Keith Green - Easter Song - October 2015

Decibelle - Your Love Broke Through (written by Green and others)- May 2017

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Although I haven't heard it in ages, Green's song He'll Take Care Of The Rest has been going through my mind recently—so I found a "music-only" video of it and have embedded that below.

I love the simple truth the song expresses about God's faithfulness—and putting our trust completely in Him—all over Green's rollicking bluesy, piano track.

I love too that Green infused his lyrics with some sly humor as well.

Philippians 4:6-7

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As always—I pray this song will Bless your life and fill your heart and mind to overflowing with the Love, Comfort, Healing, and Peace found only through the King of kings, and Lord of lords—Jesus the Messiah!

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If you don't already know Jesus as Lord—you can learn more about how to start your new life with Him below. ✝

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Lyrics are found under the video.

He'll Take Care Of The Rest - Lyrics

You know it ain't no use in banging your head

Up against that cold stone wall

'Cause nobody's perfect, except for the Lord

And even the best bound to fall

Remember He is de' vine and you are de' branch

He'd love to get you through it and if you'd give Him a chance

Just keep doing your best and pray that it's blessed

And Jesus takes care of the rest

Yes the Lord said that

"He'll take care of the rest"

He's gonna do it

Well, He'll take care of the rest

He'll see you through it, yeah

Well, He'll take care of the rest

The devil blew it

Well He'll take care of the

He'll take care of the rest

Just think about Moses, in front of the burning bush

Barefoot on the holy ground

You know, he must have been thinking

Hey what's an old dude like me gonna tell 'em all

When I go down, go down Moses

The Lord said, "Hey Moe

Don't you worry about you going down south

I'll be saying every word that comes out of your mouth

You just keep doing your best and pray that it's blessed

Hey Moe, I'll take care of the rest"

Yes the Lord said that

"He'll take care of the rest"

He's gonna do it

Well He'll take care of the rest

He'll see you through it, yeah

Well, He'll take care of the rest

Ooh, Pharaoh blew it

He'll take care of the

He'll take care of the rest

Just believe and you'll receive

That comfort you need

You just think about all those lonely people you know

They've got everything they want but they got empty souls

Well, He'll take care of the

He'll take care of the

He'll take care of the—care of the rest

You just think about Noah toting his umbrella

When there wasn't a cloud in the sky

All his neighbors would laugh at his patchy raft

And they would snicker as he'd passed by

But the Lord said, "Hey Noah

Be cool, you just keep building that boat

It's just a matter of time till they see who's gonna float

You just keep doing your best and pray that it's blessed

Hey Noah, I'll take care of the rest

I'm the weatherman"

The Lord said that

"He'll take care of the rest"

He's gonna do it

He'll take care of the rest

He'll see you through it, yeah

Well He'll take care of the rest

His neighbors blew it

He'll take care of the

He'll take care of the

He'll take care of the rest

He's gonna do it

He's gonna do it, yeah

He'll take care of the rest

Only Jesus can see you through it

He'll take care of the rest

Yes, yes, yes

He'll take care of the

He'll take care of the

He'll take care of the rest

You better believe it

He'll take care of the rest

Only the pure at heart receive it

He'll take care of the rest

Yes, yes, yes

He'll take care of the, he'll take care of the

He'll take care of the rest

Hallelujah

He'll take care of the rest

Only Jesus can give it to you

He'll take care of the rest

He'll take care of the rest 

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Thanks for stopping by—
 
May God Richly Bless you!

Jesus is LORD!

Time is growing short!

Seek Him!

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✝   Romans 10:9-10

9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 

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If you've made this decision—believed it in your heart and confessed it with your mouth—let God speak to you by reading the Bible—and seek out fellowship with others who also believe.

Pour out your heart to God in Prayer (simply speaking to Him in reverence)—asking Him to reveal Himself to you and to provide for your needs.

Life in Jesus is the best decision you will ever make.

God Bless You!

Hebrews 1:1-7

Natalie Grant - Held

Hello brothers and sisters!

I was going through old drafts for this blog—and WAY back at nearly the beginning of it I had started one about this song—Held—from Natalie Grant.

I'm not exactly sure why I didn't post it way back when but when I listened to it again I found it very moving—and this morning when I woke up I had it going through my mind—and felt that it was at long last time to share it here.

I'm always interested in the back-story for songs and found this website entry about the song:

https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/lyrics/new/track.asp?track_id=4067

"'Held' is written by a friend of Natalie's, her name is Christa Wells [who related]:

'A few years ago, I was suddenly confronted by three stories of tragic loss: two close friends shared with me the pain of losing a husband and an infant son, respectively, and my mother-in-law shared the heart-wrenching experience of delivering a stillborn baby girl. The faith of these women and their families deeply affected me, and I was struck by one thing they all seemed to be saying: God never promised we'd be exempt from heartache. In fact, He said we would suffer greatly here on earth. But God promises this: He will never leave us. In our most painful moments, we will in fact be 'held' - and find our comfort there. This song was written from the testimonies of these women and intended as a gift to their families; it's been beautiful and amazing to see it reach so many others.' - Christa Wells (author of 'Held'" 

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No matter what trials you are facing in your life—as you listen to this beautiful song—please allow God to speak His Truth, Healing, and Love into your heart and life!

Lamentations 3:22-23

Photo by WARREN BLAKE from Pexels

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If you don't already know Jesus as Lord—you can learn more about how to start your new life with Him below. ✝

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Lyrics are embedded in the video and found under it.





Held - Lyrics

Two months is too little
They let him go
They had no sudden healing

To think that providence would take a child from his mother
While she prays, is appalling
 
Who told us we'd be rescued
What has changed and why should we be saved from nightmares

We're asking why this happens to us
Who have died to live, it's unfair

This is what it means to be held
How it feels when the sacred is torn from your life
And you survive

This is what it is to be loved and to know
That the promise was when everything fell
We'd be held

This hand is bitterness
We want to taste it and let the hatred numb our sorrows


The wise hand opens slowly
To lilies of the valley and tomorrow

This is what it means to be held
How it feels, when the sacred is torn from your life
And you survive

This is what it is to be loved and to know
That the promise was when everything fell
We'd be held

If hope if born of suffering
If this is only the beginning
Can we not wait for one hour
Watching for our Savior

This is what it means to be held
How it feels when the sacred is torn from your life
And you survive

This is what it is to be loved and to know
That the promise was when everything fell
We'd be held

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Thanks for stopping by—
 
May God Richly Bless you!

Jesus is LORD!

Time is growing short!

Seek Him!

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✝   Romans 10:9-10

9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 

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If you've made this decision—believed it in your heart and confessed it with your mouth—let God speak to you by reading the Bible—and seek out fellowship with others who also believe.

Pour out your heart to God in Prayer (simply speaking to Him in reverence)—asking Him to reveal Himself to you and to provide for your needs.

Life in Jesus is the best decision you will ever make.

God Bless You!

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Philippians 2:6-11

Connla - Wayfaring Stranger - Moving Music Video

Hi,

Recently, I found a lovely version of, Wayfaring Stranger, by the Irish group, Connla—and have embedded the moving video the band created for it below.

The group uses beautiful vocals and traditional Irish instruments to evoke a wonderful musical arrangement of this 19th century American folk/Gospel song about being reunited with family and our Lord when we reach our eternal home with Him in the new heaven and earth.

Revelation 21:4

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I pray this beautiful song and video will Bless you—and your heart and life will be flooded with the true knowledge of the abundant Mercy and Grace found only through the King of Kings, and Lord of lords—Jesus the Messiah and Perfect Lamb of God. 

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If you don't already know Jesus as Lord—you can learn more about how to start your new life with Him below. ✝

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Lyrics are found under the video





Wayfaring Stranger - Lyrics

I am a poor wayfaring stranger
Traveling through this world alone
There is no fear, no toil or danger
In that bright land to which I go

I'm goin' there to see my mother
I'm goin' there, no more to roam
I am just goin' over Jordan
I am just goin' over home

I know dark clouds will gather 'round me
I know my way is rough and steep
But beautiful fields they lie before me
I know my way is rough and steep

I'm goin' there to see my Father
He said he'd meet me on the road
I am just goin' over Jordan
I am just goin' over home

I am a poor wayfaring stranger
Traveling through this world alone
There is no fear, no toil or danger
In that bright land to which I go

I'm goin' there to see my mother
I'm goin' there, no more to roam
I am just goin' over Jordan
I am just goin' over home

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Thanks for stopping by—
 
May God Richly Bless you!

Jesus is LORD!

Time is growing short!

Seek Him!

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✝   Romans 10:9-10

9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 

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If you've made this decision—believed it in your heart and confessed it with your mouth—let God speak to you by reading the Bible—and seek out fellowship with others who also believe.

Pour out your heart to God in Prayer (simply speaking to Him in reverence)—asking Him to reveal Himself to you and to provide for your needs.

Life in Jesus is the best decision you will ever make.

God Bless You!

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