"Then King Jehoshaphat bowed low with his face to the ground. And all the people of Judah and Jerusalem did the same, worshiping the LORD. Then the Levites from the clans of Kohath and Korah stood to praise the LORD, the God of Israel, with a very loud shout. After consulting the people, the king appointed singers to walk ahead of the army, singing to the LORD and praising him for his holy splendor. This is what they sang: “Give thanks to the LORD; his faithful love endures forever!”" 2 Chronicles 20:18, 19, 21 NLTLORD, show me who to consult about my challenges. Guide me to people who will show me Your ways. Help me to identify prayer warriors who will stand with me prayerfully and with bold faith that bolsters my own faith. I want to walk towards victory with a spirit of thankfulness, courage and confidence that compels others to notice YOU (not me) — people who want to join me in a relationship with you both in "war" time and peace time. Thank you, Jesus, for what King Jehoshaphat teaches me about how to face challenge within a community that loves You. AMEN
Friday, August 10, 2012
Battles are Won with Corporate Worship
Are you facing a battle today? Try going into it this way!
Monday, March 12, 2012
A Glory Story — Inspired Worship by Lisa Hansen
The following Psalm was written by one of our readers and prayer warriors in sweet dedication to the challenges our family has been experiencing and sharing through our blog, retreats, Finding Glory Bible Study discussion groups, and the book Finding Glory in the Thorns. We are privileged and grateful to see this kind of worship inspired by our story!
Psalm of Thanksgiving
Dedicated to Larry and Lisa Jameson
Written by Lisa Hansen
Stand on the mountaintops and shout praise to the Lord!
Give praise to the Lord, all you peoples,
For when the winds rage and the waters rise over our heads,
He stretches out his mighty arm and brings us to new life.
We lived on our own little Paradise Island,
Secure in our plans and prosperity,
Until a screaming wind bore down on us, incessant and unrelenting.
Unbearable pain and sorrow, raw heartbreaking wounds that we could not heal,
Slowly deepened into deep persistent grief.
Our plans were shattered, our prosperity but wisps of dreams,
Our backs bent low under burdens that would never cease.
The waters of our tears and exhaustion threatened to break over our heads
We were drowning in need and fear.
Standing alone on the shores of our desert island,
This lean-to of only two could no longer support and shelter us.
Unable to control the raging winds,
Our battered wings spread in surrender to God’s direction.
The voice of God spoke, calling us to obedience,
“Go where I am leading you, share your burdens with the people.”
In fear and trembling, shaking with tears,
We stepped into the raging waters, trusting that God would part them for us,
Just as he has done for his faithful people throughout all time.
God parted the waters and moved mountains, our hope and strength were renewed.
The glory of God shines so brightly, we are blinded to all else.
Our lives were ushered into a new way of being, the cultivation of a grateful heart,
Enjoying the ripples of God’s all-consuming comfort.
The mystery of God’s creative spirit and economical acts
Brings joy and adventure to our lives.
We bathe in his warmth and marvel at his goodness.
Sing praise, O people of God, for we have a God who rescues and redeems,
Who surprises us each day with new miracles beyond our imaginings.
Our hope and our strength are in the Lord,
Our lives unfold as we rest in his embrace.
We will give thanks for forever and a day.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
ANNOUNCEMENT: Erin's debut EP released this week!
Our daughter Erin’s debut EP titled WITHOUT THE DARK released this week! Enjoy four of her original songs: Away, Without the Dark, Words, and Hope for the Broken.