Dance With Me

Imagine yourself as the little girl on her daddy's feet as he dances around the room.
Today, I see myself on my Daddy God's feet as he dances around the room with me. 
It is amazing, the love of God, that sees us all as little children just dancing with our Daddy.
Dance with the Lover of your soul.  There is no sweeter dance.

Dance With Me

Verse 1:

Am F C G

Behold you have come, Over the hills, Upon the mountains

Am F C G

To me you have run, My beloved, You’ve captured my heart

Chorus:

C Am G F C

(Won’t you) Dance with me, O lover of my soul, To the song of all songs

C Am G F C

Romance me, O lover of my soul, To the song of all songs

Verse 2:

Am F C G

With you I will go, For you are my love, You are my fair one

Am F C G

Winter is past, And the springtime has come

My Obsession

What is your obsession? 
Do you obsess over your hair, clothes, finances?
My obsession is my Father in Heaven.
A sweet breath that goes past in the gentle breeze. 
How I hunger for that Living Water and Breath of Life.

Obsession: Originally by Delirious performed by Jesus Culture

What can I do with my obsession?

With the things I cannot see

Is there madness in my being?

Is it wind that blows the trees?

Sometimes you're further than the moon

Sometimes you're closer than my skin

And you surround me like a winter fog

You've come and burned me with a kiss

 

And my heart burns for you

And my heart burns

 

 

Comment and let me know why God is your Obsession.

I Have a Right

How many times have you heard that or thought that?

I have a Right to speak my mind, to eat, to think, to breathe, to live. 

It is amazing how many Rights we think we have and the things we go through to keep those Rights, but did you know you really don't have any Rights?

That's right!

We don't have the Right to life, or to anything really.  Everything we have ever been given that is good, or anything we will ever receive is because of Love.

Believe it or not, even the bad things that have happened to us is also because of Love.

Our Father loves us so much He gives us exactly what we ask for.

We asked God for our Rights, our independence, and when He gives it to us...well...it isn't always pretty (just look at what Adam did!)

"But what about life?" you ask.  "We don't have the Right to life?"

No, we have life because of God's love, not because we have a Right to life.

When we begin to fully grasp that all the good things God has given us ( life, food, clothes, salvation) are all acts of an amazing love, the greater we will come to Love God.  If we could but for a moment realize that you don't deserve anything, I don't deserve anything, we have a Right to nothing and yet God, in all His amazing goodness, has done everything we have asked and more because of Love!

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 says, "Love is patient and kind.  Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude.  It does not demand its own way.  It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged.  It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out.  Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance."  

No where in that scripture does it say that Love is a Right, and yet our Father, our Abba loves us. 

I was once taught that we are God's daily delight, and I reveled in that revelation, but as I began to realize the truth in "we have no Rights" my heart burst with a joy that goes deeper than just being God's daily delight.

I am, we all are, His everything.  He, our Daddy, has given us more than we could possibly imagine because none of it has been deserved.  God is not forced to give us anything because it is our Right, but yet He gives abundantly because of Love. 

How could I ever not see God the same way again.  When I thought I had a Right to be here, I was stuck in the monotony of life that even though I knew I had a purpose I was blinded by the ultimate truth.  I have no Right to be here, but I am here because my Father loves me so much that He put me here.  I was not a mistake because He, God, purposely put me here.  There is no book I have ever read that has made this so abundantly clear to me than The Shack which I reviewed earlier.  I do recommend reading that book, but more so, take a moment to revel in the fact that God loves you with an everlasting love, and you are here because He wants to love you.

Book Review: The Shack

I had read a number of reviews before reading this book and about how awesome it was, but I had yet to pick it up.  My husband bought me this for Christmas, but I just got to it.

My heart is still churning with what is inside this precious novel.  I dare not give away the plot, but if you know me or trust me in any way I would say, "pick up this book and read it."

My heart aches from reading this.  It has shown me a more closer and intimate relationship with my Father.  I love books that change you and bring you closer to the Lover of our souls.  I can think of a number of messages I could preach after reading this, but right now all I can say is read it if you haven't. 

Many times God tells us things and we fight because we know that if we give in that it will hurt.  I can tell you after reading this book I am hurting, but I am hurting so good.  I am letting go of so many of the things that have held me back, and I am feeling absolutely light as air.  I can hear some people saying, "Oh, that's so nice, but I am already there," but I can hear the Spirit saying, "no you are not."  We can always go further and higher.  The Word of God says we go from glory to glory.  That means we go from glory, to glory, to glory, to glory, etch.  Never stop going up in glory, because when you do, you will be going down.

Funny Law of the Day: No toe tapping

For those of you in New Hampshire you better beware!

You may not tap your feet, nod your head, or in any way keep time to the music in a tavern, restaurant, or cafe.

I suggest you do your best to ignore that ever so tempting beat.

Funny Law of the Day: No Flirting

For all you New Yorkers out there, you better put a hold on any flirting you may be tempted to do.

A fine of $25 can be levied for flirting.

Unless you have a private stash for all those flirting urges, it might be best if you resist.

I wonder if the cops keep this one?  Hmmmmmm?

Funny Law of the Day: Big Box of Chocolates

In Idaho it is illegal for a man to give his sweetheart a box of candy weighing less than fifty pounds.

For all you guys out there in Idaho, I suggest you get some help with those chocolates.

If you are a man not in Idaho, I think you could take a little lesson from them. :)

Funny Law of the Day: No Hunting Camels

 

In Arizona hunting Camels is prohibited.

For all the Camel hunters out there, you are not welcome in Arizona!

A Little Comfort

Don't ask me why

but a hot bowl of Broccoli Cheese soup

always comforts me.

Perhaps it is the thickness of the soup

or the gooey cheese that

warms the soul.

When it rains

on the rare occassion,

I have broccoli cheese soup.

When I need a hug,

I have broccoli cheese soup.

Wow, I'm making myself hungry.

I think I'll make a bowl of broccoli cheese soup. :)

Secret to making Cambell's Broccoli cheese soup stand out and be even better than Quizno's!  Add shredded mild chedder cheese while cooking and stir until completely melted.  Yummie!

Sing My Love

Sing My Love by Jesus Culture
originally by Sarah McMillian
Find Chord Chart Here
God is AWESOME, amazing, and we can't hold it back!

Book Review: The Circle Trilogy by Ted Dekker

When I read the first book of The Circle Trilogy; Black, I was thinking that it was a good read, but I don't get it.  It wasn't until I red the second book, Red, that things began to click, and after I finished reading the third book, White, I was like, "Man, that was AWESOME!"  I like that word, AWESOME, if you haven't noticed.  Anywho, the first story is really great, but without the second books in the series it is just another book.  Combined, they make a powerful and poignant story allowing us to see God's amazing love, His original intent for our creation, our fall from grace, and His amazing and unrelenting work in redeeming us.  It allows us to see sin as something visible on the outside, and shows us that just because we are saved, does not mean we are perfect. 

When I read I become emotionally connected to the characters involved, as do many people, and that is why it is very important to be choosy about what we choose to read.  I'll do another post at another time about some of the reading choices we make, but it is very important, cannot stress this enough, as a believer in Christ to stay away from the things that can hurt us.  God doesn't say, "stay away from that," because He wants to control you, He says, "stay away from that," because He knows it will hurt you and He does not like to see His beloved in pain. 

I want you to know that so you know that when I say a book is okay to read, it is because everything about the book brings you closer to God not further away.  That being said, I highly recommend The Circle Trilogy by Ted Dekker.

Also, I will never review a product I have not read, or tried for a significant period.  God Bless
Anna

My Fave Keyboard for Worship

For those who want to learn how to play keyboard or are looking for an awesome keyboard, here is mine.  That is right, I own this exact keyboard and love it.  Another cool thing of note about this keyboard is not only do I use it, but my husband has also noticed a lot of churches that we've gone to use it, and some of my fave worship leaders have this exact keyboard.  That sure made me feel good about buying it when I found that out.  Whew!

This keyboard not only has a lot of great sounds that you can use, but you can also do dual playing (which is one of my favorite functions).  Basically, I let the grand piano sound be my main sound and then pick another sound (usually Dream or Chorus) as the background and it plays with the piano sound going on.  It also has a nice selection of beats that you can play with.  That is another great function I use a lot since I don't really play with a band, and come on, there are just some songs that cannot be played without a good beat in the background.  This keyboard gives realistic sound, great beats, and is excellent for beginners.  The keyboard has a chord dictionary built in.  If you need to know how to play a G#m all you have to do is press a couple of buttons and it shows you how to play it on the keyboard via a little screen that has a mini keyboard pictured and the right keys to use highlighted.  If you play the key right you'll hear a little ding sound.  All in all, one of my fave purchases ever!

Book Review: When Heaven Weeps by Ted Dekker

I decided a little while ago to start writing some Christian book reviews on my favorite Christian books.  One thing I've noticed amongst other Christians, is they don't always know what to read or what books will have that meat of Christianity in them vs the soft watered down stuff that can be found in some supposed "Christian fiction." 

First off, before I write this review, I want you to know that I only like Christian fiction that tells God for who He is.  I don't like watered-down Christianity.  Therefore, if a book is classified as true Christian fiction and I like it, it will have a God that is powerful, unstoppable, just, merciful, and just plain AWESOME because God is just that, down right AWESOME.

Okay, to my first review.  Let's just say I chose this book as my first review because it is the one that has spoken to me the most over the years.  I have read this book a few times.  If you want to know anything about God's great love for His children then this book will tell you something, and that something will be amazing.

To not give anything away, because I hate that, this book is about a man's journey from a very tragic and life-changing point in his life, through God showing him the answers he seeks, and finding something utterly amazing in the end.  I highly recommend When Heaven Weeps by Ted Dekker.

Confessions

Inspired by my friend at The Rusted Chain.

I don't like milk, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate with any fruit.  White chocolate is okay.

I love Scifi and would love to go to Comic-Con someday.

I love Phineas and Ferb!

I am the one who left the gallon of milk in the cupboard. (come on, it was 6 a.m.).

I avoid doing dishes like the plague.

My motto on Christmas decorations; if you can move in your house without bumping into something, you don't have enough decorations.

My motto on Halloween; Hello!  Free Candy!

My motto on Easter;  Hello!  Free Candy!

I don't have a sweet tooth, I just like free things.

My favorite part of the day.....

Movie Reviews

For those looking for good movie reviews that reveal what is really in a movie, the Movieguide website is a good one. The reviews are done by Ted Baehr (about him here). Although 99% of his reviews are very good, I have only a few discrepancies. First off, sometimes I think he finds good things when there is little and bad things when there is little as well. He is mostly accurate, but I have seen a few movies where I could not find something he mentioned. Those items could have been changed in the movie, but who knows. Also, some of his reviews are more obvious. Take "Clash of the Titans." He spends a considerable time going over the greek mythology in the movie and explaining it away. Although that is good and all for those who know nothing about mythology, it is mythology, most people don't take that seriously anymore. When I find a movie review I think is a little off, I'll probably mention it, but most of the time I do rely on him to let me know exactly what is in a movie and it gives me an overall idea before I waste my money on trash.

Do You Want to Change the World?

It is time for God's children to rise up and do what you have been called to do. God will take you through it one step at a time and make sure you are ready and prepared for what He will have you do. For an awesome resource, one my husband is very fond of, we like to tune into what is happening in the ministry of Jason Westerfield of Kingdom Reality Ministries. He has a great ministry that is reaching the world in awesome and mighty ways. He has put himself in the place where God can use him and giving God all the glory! I highly recommend checking it out for yourself.
http://www.kingdomreality.com/index.php

For Such a Time as This

How many in the youth generation (all those under 35) have heard about how we are a chosen generation? Well, whoever told you is right! We are the generation that is flowing in the new wine and bringing God to the nations in a way never seen before. God is using us to flow deep into the places that people were afraid to go before. God is making history with this generation. Bondages are being broken because we are the generation with the faith to truly believe that when God says Nothing is impossible, we are going to believe HIM!!! We are gonna change the World!! Do not be afraid to rise up and shout it out from the top of your longs. We, us WE are a chosen generation!!!

The Anthem (For Such a Time as This)
Artist: Jake Hamilton
Album: Marked By Heaven
Written By: Jake Hamilton
Copyright: 2009 Jake Hamilton

Em C
I can hear the footsteps of my King
G D
I can hear His heartbeat beckoning
In my darkness He has set me free
And now I hear the Spirit calling me

Em
Wake up child
C
Its your turn to shine you
G D
You were born for such a time as this

I can hear a Holy rumbling
I’ve begun to preach another King
Loosing chains and breaking down the walls
I want to hear the Father when He calls

Em
This is the Anthem of our generation
C
Here we are God shake our nation
G
All we need is your love
D
You captivate me

I am royalty
I have destiny
I have been set free
I’m gonna change history

Main Solo Riff
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A---------------------------------------------------------------------------
D---------------------------------------------------------------------------
G---------------------------------------------------------------------------
B----12h15----------0----12h15-----------0---12h15--------0-------15b--
e------------12s0---0-------------12s0----0----------12s0---0------0-----

Crying Out

One of the first steps in becoming a new believer in Christ is repentence, but even after salvation, there is need to cry out to God and say, "God, I have been lost, and I need Your mercy and Your grace every day of my life."

We Cry Out
Brian Johnson



D#m F# C#
Oh Lord, we cry out, we’ve been lost
G#m D#m
We need your mercies, oh God
F# C# G#m D#m F# C# G#m
We repent for our ways and we turn to you again
D#m F# C#
Oh Lord, we cry out, we’ve been lost
G#m D#m
Change our hearts to yours, oh God
F# C# G#m D#m F# C# G#m
We repent for our sin and we turn to you again

Chorus:
G#m F# C#
Oh God, we cry out, for your mercy
G#m F# C#
Oh God, we cry out, for your grace
G#m F# C#
Oh God, we cry out, set us free
G#m F# D#m F# C# G#m
Oh God, we cry out, once again

How He Loves Us

I think I've said it before, but it certainly bares repeating. God loves us so much. It really is amazing how much he loves us. Everything He has done has been for love. Amazing really.

CAPO 6th FRET (found here at ultimate-guitar.com)


C Am7 G F (x2)


C
He is jealous for me
Am7
Love's like a hurricane, I am a tree
G F
Bending beneath the weight of His wind and mercy


C
When all of a sudden, I am unaware of these
Am7
Afflictions eclipsed by glory
G
And I realize just how beautiful You are
F
And how great your affections are for me.


C Am7
And oh, how He loves us so
G
Oh, how He loves us
F
How He loves us so.


C Am7 G F


C
He is jealous for me
Am7
Love's like a hurricane, I am a tree
G F
Bending beneath the weight of His wind and mercy


C
When all of a sudden, I am unaware of these
Am7
Afflictions eclipsed by glory
G
And I realize just how beautiful You are
F
And how great your affections are for me.


C Am7
And oh, how He loves us so
G
Oh, how He loves us
F
How He loves us so.


C Am7 G F


C
Yeah, He loves us
Am7
Woah, how He loves us
G
Woah, how He loves us
F
Woah, how He loves.


C
Yeah, He loves us
Am7
Woah, how He loves us
G
Woah, how He loves us
F
Woah, how He loves.


C
We are His portion and He is our prize,
Am7
Drawn to redemption by the grace in His eyes
G F
If grace is an ocean we're all sinking ha ha


C
So heaven meets earth like a sloppy wet kiss
Am7
And my heart turns violently inside of my chest
G
I don't have time to maintain these regrets
F
When I think about the way


C
That, He loves us
Am7
Woah, how He loves us
G
Woah, how He loves us
F
Woah, how He loves.


C
Yeah, He loves us
Am7
Woah, how He loves us
G
Woah, how He loves us
F
Woah, how He loves (yeah, yeah)


C Am7 G F

C Am7 G F
Yeah (x9)


C
Yeah, He loves us
Am7
Woah, how He loves us
G
Woah, how He loves us
F
Woah, how He loves (yeah, yeah)


C
Yeah, He loves us
Am7
He loves us
G F
He loves us (ha ha)


C Am7 G F
Yeah


(Spoken:)

C Am7 G F (played throughout)

His presence... His love is so... thick... and tangible... in this room tonight. And
are some of you here that, if not... encountered the love of God... And tonight, God
to encounter you... and wants you to feel His love... His amazing love... Without it,
are just songs, these are just words, these are just instruments... Without the love of
(it's) it's just like... we're just like up here, making noise. But the love of God
us! And we're never the same. We're never the same after we encounter the love of God.
never the same after we encounter the love of God! And right now, if you haven't
the love of God. And You would know... because you wouldn't be the same.
would never the same again! And if you... if you wanna encounter the love of God right
you better just brace yourself! Because he's about to just blow in this place! And
gonna encounter the love of God, right now! So God, I speak to all the hearts. And I
God that every heart be open right now. Every heart be open! Every spirit be open up...
you, God. To you, and a love encounter. A love encounter from you tonight! A love
from you tonight!


C
Yeah, He loves us
Am7
Woah, how He loves us
G
Woah, how He loves us
F
Woah, how He loves

Let it go deep

Go deep, go deep (hah)


C
Yeah, He loves us
Am7
Woah, how He loves us
G
Woah, how He loves us
F
Woah, how He loves.


His love is going deep
C
His love is going deep tonight

His love is going deep tonight
Am7
See the Father, behold the Father
G F G
Behold the Father, hah!

Kim Walker Chord Charts

Kim Walker has graciously added some of my fav songs chord charts on her website (please add more) ;). (Click Here). One that I sing all the time when I lead worship or at home is I Surrender. There is such a strong anointing and presence when you say to God, "I surrender."

I SURRENDER
By: Kim Walker and Justin Byrne

Verse:
C Gsus Am G
There is no love, sweeter than the love you pour on me
C Gsus Am G
There is no song, sweeter than the song you sing to me
C Gsus Am G
There is no place, that I would rather be
C Gsus Am G
Than here at your feet, laying down everything

Chorus:
Am Gsus
All to you, I surrender
C/E F
Everything, every part of me
Am Gsus
All to you, I surrender
C/E F (HOLD F BACK TO VERSE)
All of my dreams, all of me
Am G F F (REPEAT)
I surrender

Verse 2:
If worship’s like perfume, I’ll pour mine out on you
For there is none as deserving of my love like you
So take my hand and draw me into you
I want to be swept away, lost in love for you

Bridge:
F G
No turning back, I’ve made up my mind
F G C/E (REPEAT)
I’m giving all of my life this time

F G
Your love makes it worth it
F/A
Your love makes it worth it all
C/E
Your love makes it worth it all

Chord Chart: Watch Out Heaven

When I heard this song I so fell in love with it and just worshipped God. It is wonderful. If you want to purchase the album (which I highly recommend) you can get it here. Hopefully it is okay to post this one, but I just want everyone to hear it, get the album though, God has blessed it.

Watch Out Heaven
Artist: Jake Hamilton
Album: Marked By Heaven
Written By: Jake Hamilton
Copyright: 2009 Jake Hamilton

(Yes, it’s true. The chords are the same through the whole song)

C#m B
Watch out heaven cause’ here I come
A B
Storm the gates cause’ we have won
C#m B
Boldly before your throne
A B
I’m coming, I’m home

(Cause’) The devil ain’t got no thing on me
because I’m takin’ back, I’m takin back my authority

Set watchmen on the wall
And keep, Keep them now standing tall
Set me apart from this world
I’m coming, I’m coming home


I’m taking back, Taking back my authority……….

I’m taking back, Taking back my city now………..


Shake the heavens Lord
With forty days of war
Break rebellion, send revival to America

Break Rebellion, Send Revival

Chord Charts-Heaven is Here

For those looking for some of the chord charts by Jesus Culture, their website finally fixed their pdf's and word files. You can check them out here.

I love to lead worship, and if anyone has a chord chart that they are having trouble finding, I'll do my best to help.

This first one is Heaven is Here by Jesus Culture. If you can't access it from their website, then you can find it here.

HEAVEN IS HERE NOW
By: Justin Byrne

Verse:
Am
we wont stop cryin out to Him
G
Cuz He hears us everytime
F C
ya He hears us everytime
Am
we wont stop pouring out our love to Him
G
Cuz He loves us everytime
F C G
Ya He loves us everytime


Chorus
F
Wake up the normal life
C/E G
You can do whatever You want to
F C/E
Shake up eternal sight
G
Because we want You (turn Am G F)


Verse 2:
Am
We wont stop going after Him
G
cuz He meets us everytime
F C
Ya He meets us everytime
Am
We wont stop living only for Him
G
Cuz He’s faithful everytime
F C G
Ya He’s faithful everytime


Bridge:
F C G
Heaven is here now He’s all around us
F C G
Heaven is Jesus, Its the moments we meet

Remembering

I was just remembering those days when my son was oh so tiny. It is amazing how something so tiny can grow up into the five year old he is today.

Older people, who's children have grown old, always remind me and other young parents, to cherish them when they are so small, but I have found wonder in each footstep they take. From the moment they are born, each day is a treasure within itself (and some days you just cannot wait to be over).

My daughter is two now, and I love this age. She started her terrible 2's when she was two weeks old, so I am used to any tantrums she could possibly throw, but her sweetness at this age is immeasurable. Lately she's been walking around the house saying, "I'm a princess," and I say back, "Yes you are." How sweet is that??