Everlasting Light

I have a 20-minute commute to work and in that 20 minutes, sometimes I cried in prayer telling God to use me in a very very very special way. Somehow I think that my life is not fruitful enough since my new life started 20 years ago.  That prayer [i think] is answered in many ways lately..

It’s been a few weeks now that I’ve been trying to undo one of my life big projects “Zero Social Contact”. And so I opened up my life to people and tried to connect [real people and not fb or anything social media]. There’s a brewing friendship in my life lately in which I felt discomfort because I’ve been put through daring questions about how I do things, why I do things and sometimes I am not able to give a straight answer and so I made up an answer close to the question and doing so, more question arises in our conversation.

Fast forward >> Then our conversation led me to expose my faith [accidentally].  There was a question about “how come you and your cousin are so different”. Then I told this friend that “we should not be different”. I explained that both of us are “born again Christians” and with the same faith, reading the same Bible, we should be the same.  I added “we should have the same Spirit in us”.  I have to extract myself from the conversation since I felt that the moment is not there yet for this type of topic to be discussed. 

I used to be unaware of why people disliked religion.  Maturity brings wisdom – I’ve learned about emotional, physical, material and spiritual boundaries.  Many people when they encounter Christians, they tend to run away from this type of friendship because early on, they draw the line – “hey I’m a believer and you are not”.

This morning I woke up with a question: “How can I explain to someone who does not believe in the existence of God?’’  Two answers came to mind.
1. “Pascal Wager”
2. “Everlasting Light” mentioned in Isaiah 60. 

http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/pascal-wager/
http://philosophy.lander.edu/intro/articles/pascal-a.pdf
http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/pascal-wager/

19 The sun shall be no more your light by day, nor for brightness shall the moon give you light; but the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory. 20 Your sun shall no more go down, nor your moon withdraw itself; for the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your days of mourning shall be ended. Isaiah 60:19:20

"A Million Suns"

You stand eternal
The uncreated One
Who knows no end

The starry wonders
The vast expanses
Bound to Your command

You shine like a million suns ablaze
Wrapped in eternal light and praise
Jesus the First, the Last
The Bright, the Morning Star

You spoke creation
Into existence
Life and all we are

Beyond all measure
The universe
An echo of Your power

You shine like a million suns ablaze
Wrapped in eternal light and praise
Jesus the First, the Last
The Bright, the Morning Star
[x2]

Everlasting
Never ending
You will reign forevermore
You are holy
You are worthy
Lord of all
[x3]

You shine like a million suns ablaze
Wrapped in eternal light and praise
Jesus the First, the Last
The Bright, the Morning Star
[x2]

Did You rise the sun for me?

"Always"
Hillsong

Did You rise the sun for me?
Or paint a million stars that I might
Know Your majesty?
Is Your voice upon the wind?
Is everything I’ve known marked
With my maker’s fingerprints?

Breathe on me
Let me see Your face
Ever I will seek You

[Chorus:]
‘Cause all You are, is all I want, always
You draw me close in Your arms
Oh God, I wanna be with You

Can I feel You in the rain?
Abandon all I am to have You
Capture me again
Let the earth resound with praise
Can You hear as all creation lives
To glorify one name?

Did You make my heart beat?
Did You heal my broken heart?
Did You fix my chaotic thinking?
Did You make my pain go away?
Did You make my worries disappear?
Did You fill my bank with resources for the future?
Did You give me the inspiration to go on?
Did You just whispers to my numb emotion to stand up and face the hardship?
Did You tell those new people to come near me?
Did You come up with the brilliant idea that I had today?
Did You???

Heartbeats

I just wanted to share this song to everyone. 

1. Wear your headphone.
2. Go to 48:00 minutes
3. Play and sing along
4. Repeat a few times

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8qMtzafsCg 

Love strung out
I am found in the price You paid
I know that Your life
Is the blood running through my veins

My eyes fixed wide on the light of the cross again
I feel the weight drop
In the wake of the empty grave

I want You
I need You
I love You
Jesus
My heart beats forever
Just to know You
Let go and throw my future into Your hands again

Heart beats loud to the sound of a different drum
Calling me out from the crowd to pursue the One

I want You
I need You
I love You
Jesus
My heart beats forever
Just to know You
Let go and throw my future into Your hands again

Break me down till I soar on grace
Lead me on through the fire and rain
The rhythm of my heart beats wild
For Your endless praise
Every waking hour I will seek Your face

Prepare The Way

Prepare The Way  [Listen in Spotify]
Paul Wilbur

We were born in the time of triumph
We were born on a battlefield
We were born for a such a time as this
We were born for a true revival
We were born for a harvest field
We were born for a such a time as this

So let the earth shake
Let the stars fall
Let the mountains tremble
We are not afraid
Let the people
Let the faithful stand and say

Prepare the way, He was
Prepare the way, He is
Prepare the way, He is to come

This is the sound of the generation
This is the song of the Royal King
You are born for such a time like this
He will return the declaration
He will appear every eye will see
We are born for a such a time as this

—
During worship yesterday at Celebration Church, I asked God to explain to me why there is calamity? [Tsunami, 9/11, wars, now Oklahoma tornado] but I came home with unanswered question.  Today, as I opened Spotify and played my favorite Christian music, I stumbled upon the new album by Paul Wilbur “Your Great Name”. This song spoke to my heart and answered my question.  I did not get my direct answer but I remember in the Bible that these days are coming… and warned us not to be surprised.

Our instructions: Prepare The Way

I Knew What I Was Getting Into

I Knew What I Was Getting Into [Listen in Spotify] 
Misty Edwards

I knew what I was getting into when called you.
I knew what I was getting into when I said your name, but I said it just the same.
I knew what I was getting into and I still want you.
I knew what I was getting into.

I knew what I was getting into and I still chose you.
I knew what I was getting into and I still want you.
I knew what I was getting into when I said your name, but I said it just the same.
I knew what I was getting into.

And I am not shocked by your weakness.
And I am not shocked even by your sin.
And I am not shocked by your brokenness.

I knew what I was getting into and I still want you.
I knew what I was getting into and I still like you.
I knew what I was getting into and I still chose you.

Cuz only I can see the end from the beginning.
And only I can see where this is going.
And only I can see the end from the beginning.
And I see in you the seeds of love.
And I see in you strength when all you see is your failure and all you feel is ashamed.
I can see deeper than that.
I know you better than that.

I knew what I was getting into when called you.
I knew what I was getting into when I said your name.
I said it just the same.
I knew what getting into and I still want you.
I knew what I was getting into and I still like you.

Your only at the beginning.
You’ve only just begun and I know where you are going
And all you can see in the moment is that your hurting.
And all you can see in the moment is that your aching.

I knew what I was getting into when I called you.
I knew what I was getting into and I still want you.
I knew what I was getting into and I still like you.
I knew what I was getting into when I called you.

Just don’t give up.
And don’t give in.
If you don’t quit. You win, you win.

Just don’t give up.
And don’t give in.
If you don’t quit. You win, you win.

Everything is in my hands.
It’s going to be alright.
Everything is in my hands.
It’s going to be alright.
It’s going to be okay.
Everything is in my hands.
It’s going to be alright.
It’s going to be Okay.
And you don’t have to pretend to be something or someone your not.
Cuz I know you better than that, even better, even better than that.
Listen my Beloved.

I knew what I was getting into when I called you.
I knew what I was getting into when I said your name.
I said it just the same.
I knew what I was getting into and I still like you.
I knew what I was getting into and I still chose you

To Know Your Name

http://open.spotify.com/track/5pFKIgyEFJOGWwquTYc9Eo 

The precious blood of Jesus Christ redeems
Forgiven I’m alive, restored set free
Your Majesty resides inside of me
Forever I believe, forever I believe

Arrested by Your truth and righteousness
Your grace has overwhelmed my brokenness
Convicted by Your spirit, led by Your word
Your love will never fail, Your love will never fail
To know You gave the world
Your only son for us

To know Your name
To live within the Saviors love
And He took my place
Knowing He’d be crucified

And You loved, You loved
For people undeserving
To know You gave the world
Your only Son for us

To know Your name
To live within the Saviors love
And He took my place
Knowing He’d be crucified

And You loved, You loved
For people undeserving
And I know you gave the world
Your only Son for us

To know Your name
To live within the Saviors love
And He took my place
Knowing He’d be crucified

And You loved, and You loved
For people undeserving
For people undeserving
Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Arrested by your truth and righteousness
Your grace has overwhelmed my brokenness
Convicted by Your spirit, led by Your word
Your love will never fail, Your love will never fail

To know You gave the world
Your only Son for us
To know Your name
To live within the Saviors love

And He took my place
Knowing He’d be crucified
And You loved, and You loved
For people undeserving

And I know You gave the world
Your only Son for us
To know Your name
To live within the Saviors love

And He took my place
Knowing He’d be crucified
And You loved, You loved
For people undeserving

And I know You gave the world
Your only Son for us
To know Your name
To live within the Saviors love

And He took my place
Knowing He’d be crucified
And You loved, You loved
For people undeserving

To know You gave the world
Your only Son for us
To know Your name
To live within the Saviors love

And He took my place
Knowing He’d be crucified
And You loved, You loved
For people undeserving

Overcome

Overcome

I’m coming to be touched by the coal
I’m coming that you’d reach out your hand and make me whole
I’ve walked by this fire so many times but now I’m coming in
Purify me Lord
Burn away the things that don’t please you
Create in me a light
A light that shines
Overcome I wanna be overcome
Overcome I wanna be overcome
Let the fire burn in me for the pure in heart will see you Lord
Baptize us in the Holy Spirit
Baptize us in fire
Fresh fire
I want to burn for you Lord

Extended Version at Spotify

SONG: Lord, I Want You

To You Lord, I’ll be true
And through it all, I love You
[x2]

To You Lord, I’ll be true
And through it all, I love You

In the blindness that comes
Through the bitterness of soul
You’re teaching me to see with my heart
In the weakness that comes
When you touch me with Your hand
Forever I’ll be leaning on You
[x2]

Lord, I want You
[repeat]