Lord, I would see only
What You would show me
I would hear only Your Voice
Lord, I would know always
How close You hold me
I would make daily the choice
To live the life You made for me
To sing the song You wrote
To share the gifts You gave to me
Like faith and love and hope
So show me how to serve You, Father
Tell me: what’s my role?
Show me how to serve You, Father
Please, please use my soul
For Father I am Yours
Father I am Yours
Father, I’m forever Yours
© Lisa Hurley, 2008
Faith has its rewards:
All needs and desires met
So then, why worry?
Worry takes up space
Better left open for God…
Give God your whole mind
Then, watch miracles
Riotously effervesce
And bless your whole life
© Lisa Hurley, 2008
Jesus sprinkles miracles
Across our paths each day
Do we choose to notice them
Or do we look away?
Do we choose to hear the angels
Sing out loud their proud refrain
Or just dismiss th’angelic kiss
As simply noisome strain?
Every day I do not fail
To make my highest choice
I turn within and listen to
My Holy Father’s Voice
He decides and he provides
My cup is always full
And I express my gratitude
For every miracle
Every time we let Divine
Intention have Its Way
We invite God to ignite
In us a Holy Flame
A blaze that raises in our hearts
A love that can’t be swayed
A radiant bliss forgiveness brings
A peace that’s Heaven-made
Every day I do not fail
To make my highest choice
I turn within and listen to
My Holy Father’s Voice
He decides and he provides
My cup is always full
And I express my gratitude
For every miracle
© Lisa Hurley, 2008
Though the world seems barren
Life is full of storms
Feel buried by your problems
Always attracting harm
Things don’t have to be that way,
My Child, not in the least
Rest in Me, just rest in Me
And I will bring you peace
Oh
Rest in God, rest in God
And He will bring you peace
When these words were spoken
It was as if I knew
The comfort I was seeking
Was this Holy Truth
And I released my earthly woes
When I heard my Father speak, saying:
Rest in Me, just rest in Me
And I will bring you peace
Oh
Rest in God, rest in God
And He will bring you peace
No more danger or distress
Only perfect happiness
The little sparrow with broken wing
Lives for tomorrow and soars again
Your every worry now has ceased
Your every blessing will increase
Rest in God, just rest in God
And He will bring you peace
Rest in God, just rest in God
And He will bring you peace
Rest in God, just rest in God
And He will bring you peace
© Lisa Hurley, 2008
Everyday, everyday
I’m gonna be more like Him
Everyday, everyday
I’m gonna praise His Name
Everyday, everyday
I’m gonna be more like Him
Everyday, everyday
I’m gonna praise His Name
There are days
When I feel my heart is breaking
When I feel like I can’t take it
Like I just can’t carry on
Bills to pay
My relationship is messed up
I don’t need another test, but
Jesus helps me to be strong
Cause just as I’m about to give up
He comes through for me
Just as I’m about to give up
He’ll bless me, help me to believe, so
Everyday, everyday
I’m gonna be more like Him
Everyday, everyday
I’m gonna praise His Name
Everyday, everyday
I’m gonna be more like Him
Everyday, everyday
I’m gonna praise His Name
There are days
When I wonder what the point is
When it feels like disappointment
Is the only thing I know
Need a way
Gotta turn my life around now
Get my feet on solid ground
I know He’ll tell me where to go
Cause just as I’m about to give up
He comes through for me
Just as I’m about to give up
He’ll bless me, help me to believe, so
Everyday, everyday
I’m gonna be more like Him
Everyday, everyday
I’m gonna praise His Name
Everyday, everyday
I’m gonna be more like Him
Everyday, everyday
I’m gonna praise His Name
Gonna praise His Name through every circumstance
I know he’ll lead me to my second chance, so
Everyday, everyday
I’m gonna be more like Him
Everyday, everyday
I’m gonna praise His Name
Everyday, everyday
I’m gonna be more like Him
Everyday, everyday
I’m gonna praise His Name
© Lisa Hurley, 2008
So many mistakes I’ve made
Throughout my life
Money, jobs, relationships
Seems nothing ever works out right
But I can’t think that way
I’ve got to keep on trying
Ain’t no point in giving up
So that’s why I’ve decided
To give myself another chance
To live the life I’ve dreamed of
To give myself another chance
And give my life to God
Cause He’s gonna love me
He’s gonna take care of me
I know, cause He promised me
That everything is gonna be alright
Just wait and see
Real soon I’m gonna be happy
I know, cause He promised me
That everything is gonna be alright
Oh, all of these games I’ve played
Throughout my life
Broke some rules and been a fool
Lost my way and wasted time
But now I’ve got to make my play
I’ve got to keep on trying
Ain’t no point in giving up
So that’s why I’ve decided
To give myself another chance
To live the life I’ve dreamed of
To give myself another chance
And give my life to God
Cause He’s gonna love me
He’s gonna take care of me
I know, cause He promised me
That everything is gonna be alright
Just wait and see
Real soon I’m gonna be happy
I know, cause He promised me
That everything is gonna be alright
© Lisa Hurley, 2008
I’m barely making it
Can’t seem to catch my breath
My every smile is fake
Don’t feel a hint of happiness
I hope one day it changes
Hope my luck will turn around
Can I re-write these pages?…
Well I don’t know
But I’m hopeful
God will smile on me
I don’t know
But I’m hopeful
Things will go my way
I don’t know
But I’m hopeful
For a miracle
Ray of sun
I don’t know
But I’m hopeful
I’m hopeful
I’m tired of struggling
With burdens for so long
So tired of feeling troubled
And trying to be strong
I hope one day it changes
Hope my luck will turn around
Can I re-write these pages?…
Well I don’t know
But I’m hopeful
God will smile on me
I don’t know
But I’m hopeful
Things will go my way
I don’t know
But I’m hopeful
For a miracle
Ray of sun
I don’t know
But I’m hopeful
I’m hopeful
© Lisa Hurley, 2008
My Father,
I come to You tonight, life heavy on my mind
I pray that You would grant me some relief
I come to You tonight to leave my cares behind
I pray that You would take away this grief
I come to You tonight though my faith has lost its shine
My Lord, please help me once again believe…
I come to You tonight with a prayer that I will find
Peace of mind; joy, in time; a reprieve
© Lisa Hurley, 2008
Illumination
Illuminate my consciousness, oh Lord
Grant me eyes that I may see
The beauty, the glory, the magnificence of
Me
Help me see that I am
We all are
A wonderful reflection of Thee
Illuminate my consciousness, oh Lord
Grant me ears that I might hear
Your Sweet Voice, Your Holy Voice,
Only Your Sweet, Holy Voice
Whenever any of my earthly brothers speak
Illuminate my consciousness, oh Lord
I want to
Feel Your Presence
Inhale Your Fragrance
Think Your Thoughts
Impart Your Truth
For that is total bliss indeed
Illuminate my consciousness, oh, Lord
So fuzzy, so full of un-conscious things…
Grant me clarity to always find my way
Grant me strength to overcome all pain
Grant me grace to always give my best
And fortitude to pass each test
Make me wise that I may live in Truth
So that each day I am closer to You
For all I want is to be close to You
All I want is to be close to You
Illuminate my consciousness, oh Lord
Though I pray, I have no demands…
Grant me what you will
Bless me with Your Hand
For there can be, there is, no greater joy
Than this servant serving her Master,
Than this co-creator creating with her Creator,
Than this co-conspirator conspiring in a plot to bring
Peace and Joy to the Earth
So
Illuminate my consciousness, oh Lord
Use me for Your Purpose
All I can do is
Thank You Lord
For You are why
I am
© Lisa Hurley, 2008
Myself and many of my friends are going through so much now. Ill health, faltering careers, difficult relationships, overbooked schedules. The list goes on. In the midst of all the madness though, we are there for each other to lend support, an empathetic ear, a helping hand, or whatever is needed. Sometimes, we simply remind each other to depend on our original Friend upstairs. There are times in life when you just need to turn it all over the the Lord and let Him take care of it — and you.
Today’s song perfectly captures that moment when you’re almost at the end of your rope, but instead of giving up and giving in, simply surrender and ask for Divine help and intervention.
Enjoy.
L.
Lift Me Up On High
What do I do
When I just want to cry
When I can’t follow through
When it feels like I’ll die
I look to you
My Lord up on high
To save me…
When I’m alone
When I’m far from my home
My heart heavy as stone…
I say Lord, Lord
You said you’d give to me
If I follow Your Word
And ask when I need
Well, I need You now
So please come to my side
Don’t leave me…
Lift me up on high
To whom should I turn
When my burdens bear down?
You taught and I learned
So I turn to You now
I look to You
My Lord up on high
To save me…
At the end of the road
Weighed down by this world
I give You my load
I say Lord, Lord
You said you’d give to me
If I follow Your Word
And ask when I need
Well, I need You now
So please come to my side
Don’t leave me…
Lift me up on high
Just yesterday
I was alone and abandoned
My heart was small and afraid
But now I know
How to seek; how to find
That the Lord will always save my soul
He’ll save my soul
Lord, Lord
You said you’d give to me
If I follow Your Word
And ask when I need
Well, I need You now
So please come to my side
Don’t leave me…
Lift me up on high
© Lisa Hurley, 2007
