Past The Sorrow // Lyrics

Past The Sorrow

There’s a freedom in brokenness many refuse to try.
It so offends the mind and flesh to willingly choose to die.
But the secret in dying is hidden in the seed –
Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground,
It misses destiny.

Jesus said, Whosoever would come after Me
Must take up their cross and follow after Me,
And whosoever loses their life for My sake
Will find it again – past the sorrow.

So, I push past the sorrow, embracing the cross,
And present myself to You a living sacrifice.
I push past the sorrow, embracing the cross,
And present myself to You a living sacrifice…

Because You said whosoever would come after You
Must take up their cross and follow after You;
And whosoever loses their life for Your sake
Will find it again – past the sorrow.

Come Let Me Cover You

Open up your heart, let down your guard.
Lift up your hands, though you’ve been scarred.
My love for you is perfect; it drives out fear,
It’s not far off, My love’s right here.

Go ahead and take a chance,
You’ll be surprised at what you find.
I’ve chosen you, you’re precious.
I’ve chosen you, you’re Mine.

I Am your safe place. I Am your Rock.
I Am your shield and your Defender.
I Am your God.

Only in the shadow of My wings
Will you find rest.
Only in the shadow of My wings
Will you find rest.
Come let Me cover you, come let Me cover you,
Come let Me cover you… My Friend.

Broken Open Heart

In the day of trouble, Lord; in the day of fear;
You are my hiding place; You’re always near.
I cast all my cares on You; You comfort me;
And my soul is satisfied there.

With a broken open heart, I come before You.
With a broken open heart, I reach out for Your mercy.
With a broken open heart, I receive Your grace.

Holding firmly to my faith with humble confidence;
Like the alabaster jar, I present to You my heart.

There’s A Hurting In My Heart

There’s a hurting in my heart.
It’s a wound to be healed,
And it’s been there for quite a long time.
I’ve ignored it, I’ve denied it,
I’ve even tried to hide it;
But it’s time to be free.
It’s time to be free from this pain.

So, come Holy Spirit.
O come, Lover of my soul.
Come quickly, Lord, I’m waiting
For the Healer and Redeemer of my soul.

A Father’s Blessing

A childhood lost, but not forgotten,
Is now slowly being restored.
Little by little, and day by day,
As a gift to you from the Lord.
That which was missed, that which was denied,
That which was simply ignored
Is being built back into your life
By the Author and Perfecter of your faith.

It’s a Father’s blessing that releases His children
To be themselves;
Creating a place of freedom, of destiny and hope.
It’s a Father’s blessing
Being released over you today.
“You are precious. You are chosen,
And know this My child: Daddy loves you.”

Daddy loves you – more than you will know.
Daddy loves you –
Sometimes more than He can show.
Embrace this truth deep in your heart,
And never let it go…

Hope Springs Eternal

Hope springs eternal in the midst of the storm;
Against all hope, hope is born
In my heart, Lord Jesus,
For I put my trust in You;
And I will not, will not turn away from You.

Though the waves rise up around me,
I fix my eyes on You;
And I walk on the water like You told me to;
And I walk on in faith because You promised me
That Your path leads through the water…
Though Your footprints are not seen.

My Friend

When I pray, You listen to me.
When I don’t know what to say,
You give me words to speak.
O my God, Your love amazes me!
You’re my Friend, who first loved me.
The Creator of the universe,
Yet You’re interested in me!
O my Lord, I know it’s true;
‘Cause even now, You’re drawing me to You.

Before I ever thought of seeking You,
You were seeking me.
Before I ever thought of loving You,
You were loving me.
Before I ever even knew Your name,
You knew all of my days.
So, I come to You again. I come confident.
I come to You again, my Friend.

A Prodigal Heart

At times it’s so easy to run after You.
So, why is it, at other times,
The hardest thing to do?
Instead of pursuing, I just drift away
Like a sheep without a Shepherd,
Like a lamb gone astray.

Lord, have mercy. Lord, forgive me.
I repent of a prodigal heart.
Lord, I’m calling! Lord, please draw me
With Your staff safely back into Your arms.

At times there’s a passion burning inside.
So, why is it, at other times, my heart feels so dry.
Instead of a fire, it’s distance I feel –
Overwhelmed and discouraged,
Alone and concealed.

Your rod and Your staff, how they comfort me!
It’s Your rod and Your staff I so dearly need!
Shepherd of my soul, You so patiently
Have left the ninety-nine and come to rescue me.

I Open My Heart

You are worthy, You are holy, O my Lord.
I adore You, and I’m longing for more
Of the sweetness that Your presence can bring;
Of the joy that I find at Your feet.
There is nothing, there is no one like You;
Ever patient, oh so loving and true.
In Your mercy, You are drawing me now.
In my spirit, I can feel it somehow.

And I open my heart to Your love once again.
O Jesus, You are a faithful Friend.
In Your eyes I see such compassion for me,
And a river of love comes rushing over me,
And I cry out, “O Jesus!”
My spirit shouts, “Lord Jesus!”
And I worship You…and I worship You.

Let The Morning Bring Me Word

Let the morning bring me word
Of Your unfailing love
For I put my trust in You, O Lord.
More than the watchmen wait for the morning,
My soul waits for You,
And in Your Word I put my hope.

For Your Word has never failed me.
Your promises are true.
You’ve been faithful, Lord, in everything You do.
Now, look upon Your servant in my time of need.
Come quickly now, Lord Jesus, and rescue me.

To See You As You Really Are

Childhood pictures projected forward
Color the world in which I live.
Echoes from the past, still rippling
The waters of my soul…deep within.

But You meet me there. Perfect Love drives out fear.
I repent, Lord, of judging You.
Shine Your light. Enlighten my eyes to see You
As You really are…to see You…as You really are.

Expectations created in my youth
Still cause my eyes to miss the truth.
The wounded heart of a child within me
Still playing hide and seek.

The Blessing Song

May the Lord answer you in the day of your trouble.
May the name of the Lord
Be your strong, mighty tower.
May He grant you your heart’s
Deepest dreams and desires.
May He answer each time you call.
May He pour out the blessing of heaven.
May you cast your cares on Him and daily fall.
May you live to see your children’s children.
May Lord Jesus be your all in all.

May the Lord Jesus Christ
Satisfy beyond all measure.
May the Word light your path.
May His peace guard your heart.
May your days be filled with gladness,
Joy and peace through any sadness,
Filled with love that will not depart.
May your strength be renewed like the eagle.
As you run the race, may joy flood every part.
May your mem’ries all be sweet in each parting.
May the peace of Christ rule in your heart.

May His Word be to you
Health and life, joy and treasure.
May your home be a light.
May the Lord guard your ways.
May the Lord be your Shepherd.
May His goodness and mercy
Follow after you all your days.
May His mercy be new ev’ry morning.
May His grace and Holy Spirit help you stand.
May you live your life for Christ and the Gospel.
May you hold to His unchanging hand.