EVERLASTING GOD by Lincoln Brewster

Christian rock at its finest, great guitar riffs and beautiful lyrics----vocalizing our praises to our everlasting, great and good God. We wait upon God for His everlasting joy, love, and peace.

Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord,
wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord.
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord,
wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord.

Our God, You reign forever
Our hope, our strong deliverer.

You are the everlasting God,
The everlasting God.
You do not faint,
You won't grow weary.
You're the defender of the weak,
You comfort those in need,
You lift us up on wings like eagles.

Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord,
wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord.
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord,
wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord.

Our God, You reign forever
Our hope, our strong deliverer.

You are the everlasting God,
The everlasting God.
You do not faint,
You won't grow weary.
You're the defender of the weak,
You comfort those in need,
You lift us up on wings like eagles.

You are the everlasting God,
The everlasting God,
The everlasting God,
The everlasting...

Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord,
wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord.
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord,
wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord.

(child speaking)

The Lord is the everlasting God,
The creator of all the Earth,
He never grows weak or weary,
No one can measure the depths of His understanding,
He gives power to the weak, and strength to the powerless,
Even youth will become weak and tired,
And young men will fall in exhaustion,
But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength,
They will soar high on wings like eagles,
They will run and not grow weary,
They will walk and not faint

THUMPS

"Count it all joy." (James 1:2)

Max Lucado wrote, "When a potter bakes a pot he checks its solidity by pulling it out of the furnace and thumping it. If it "sings," it's ready. If it "thuds," it's put back in. Character is also checked by thumping... Late nigh phone calls...grouchy teachers...burnt meals...flat tires...you've-got-to-be-kidding deadlines. Thumps trigger the worst in us...They aren't big enough to be a crisis, but f you get enough of them, watch out. Traffic jams...long lines...empty mailboxes...dirty clothes on the floor...Thump. Thump. Thump. How do you respond? Do you sing or do you thud?

Jesus said, "People speak the things that are in their hears" (Luke 6:45). and there's nothing like a good thump to reveal the true nature of a heart...it's not in momentary heroics, but in the thump-packed humdrum of day-to-day living. If you've a tendency to "thud" more than you "sing," take heart. There's hope for us "thudders."

Begin by thanking God...not a half-hearted thank you...but a rejoicing, jumping-for-joy, thank- you from the bottom of your heart. James says, "Count it all joy when you fall into various trials...the testing of your faith produces patience." God's doing the thumping for your own good. You're going to be tested, you might as well learn from the thumps. See it as an opportunity to develop patience and persistence. Each thump helps or hurts you, depending on how you use it. Be aware of "thump-slumps"...For all of us there are times during the week when we can anticipate an unusual amount of thumping. Handle them head on. Bolster yourself with extra prayer and don't give up. And remember no thump is disastrous. All thumps work together for good when you love and obey God.

BEAUTY FOR ASHES by Crystal Lewis and Ron Kenoly

What God does is amazing---He trades our sorrows for joy, love and peace. A very beautiful song rendered by Crystal Lewis and Ron Kenoly, reminding us that we are in God's hands---taking care of us , giving us beauty for ashes.

He gives beauty for ashes
Strength for fear
Gladness for mourning
Peace for despair

When sorrow seems to surround you
When suffering hangs heavy oer your head
Know that tomorrow brings
Wholeness and healing
God knows your need
Just believe what He said

He gives beauty for ashes
Strength for fearGladness for mourning
Peace for despair

When what youve done keeps you from moving on
When fear wants to make itself at home in your heart
Know that forgiveness brings
Wholeness and healing
God knows your need
Just believe what He said

He gives beauty for ashes
Strength for fear
Gladness for mourning
Peace for despair

I once was lost but God has found me
Though I was bound Ive been set free
Ive been made righteous in His sight
A display of His splendor all can see

He gives beauty for ashes
Strength for fear
Gladness for mourning
Peace for despair

AGNUS DEI by Michael W. Smith

Jesus , the Lamb of God who took away the sins of the world, deserves our deepest praise.

Alleluia, alleluia
For the lord God almighty reigns
Alleluia, alleluia
For the lord God almighty reigns
Alleluia

Holy, holy are you lord God almighty
Worthy is the lamb
Worthy is the lamb
You are holy, holy are you lord God almighty
Worthy is the lamb
Worthy is the lamb
Amen