Daily devotional thought/s song/s & idea/s

Ciaran · 07-01-2012, 01:06 AM

I thought I'd post this song by Robert Galea. Galea is a Roman Catholic priest from Malta (for those who don't know of Malta, it's a relatively small and beautiful island in the Mediterranean, relatively close to Italy).

I like this sort of modern Roman Catholic-themed music much more than most of the "traditional hymns" which, for whatever reason, don't really appeal to me. Perhaps it's my inner Jesuit instincts which reiterate the presence of God in real-life, real-time and everything, not just prayer or such like.

Anyway, whatever, it's an unpretentious and beautiful song.

LeftWriteFemme · 07-07-2012, 09:50 PM

yotlyolqualli · 07-14-2012, 11:18 AM

I will bless the Lord at all times, His praise will continually be in my mouth.

... a song written by Marsha Stevens-Pino

You said You'd come, and share all my sorrows
You said You'd be there for all my tomorrows
I came so close to sending you away
But just like you promised, you came here to stay
I just had to pray

Your goodness so great, I can't understand
But dear Lord I know that all this was planned
I know You're here now and always will be
Your love loosed my chains and in You I'm free
But Jesus why me?

Jesus I give You my heart and my soul
And I know now, that without God, I'd never be whole
Savior You've opened all the right doors
And I thank You and praise You from earth's humble shores
Take me, I'm Yours

...and Jesus said come to the water, stand by My side
I know you are thirsty, you won't be denied
I felt every tear drop, when in darkness you've cried
And I strove to remind you, that for those tears I died.

a word about Marsha... from Mark Allan Powell from an article for Christian Century Magazine in 1999...
Stevens-Pino became "conservative Christianity's worst nightmare - a Jesus-loving, Bible-believing, God-fearing lesbian Christian."

yeah.... I like that.

yotlyolqualli · 07-15-2012, 01:50 PM

The Lord liveth and blessed be the Rock and let the God of my salvation be exalted!!

I will call upon the Lord
Who is worthy to be praised
So shall I be saved from mine enemies
I will call upon the Lord!

Majesty! Worship His Majesty!
Unto Jesus, be all glory, honor and praise!
Majesty, Kingdon authority, flows from His throne
Unto His own, His anthem raise!
So exalt, lift up on high, the name of Jesus!
Magnify! Come glorify, Christ Jesus the King!
Majesty, worship His Majesty,
Jesus who died! Now glorified! King of all kings!

It's bubbling! It's bubbling! It's bubbling in my soul!
There's singing and laughing since Jesus made me whole!
Folks don't understand it, nor can I keep it quiet!
It's bubbling, bubbling, bubbling, bubbling, bubbling day and night!

I knew some folks who had it, I saw their faces shine!
But little did I ever think, that bubbling could be mine!

I love to go to Sunday School, I love to sing the songs
I hate to see an empty pew, I know there's something wrong
Oh I want the Lord to be proud of me, His work I'll surely do!
Here's a song I love to sing, listen and learn it too!

Go to the highways, tell 'em on the bi-ways, tell 'em
that you're their friend!
Tell 'em the church is open, they're welcome to drop in!
Sing just a little bit, talk just a little bit, throw in a smile or two
And go heavy on the howdy-do!
For the Lord is counting on you!!

Smile a while, and give your face a rest
Raise your hand to the One you love the best
Then shake hands with those nearby
And greet them with a smile!

There's is a Redeemer, Jesus Gods' own Son
Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, Holy One!

Jesus our Redeemer, name above all names
Precious Lamb of God, Messiah
All for sinners slain

When I stand in Glory, I will see His face
There I'll serve my King forever, in that Holy place!

Thank You, oh my Father! For giving us Your Son
and leaving Your Spirit till the work on earth is done!

Born in a stable, His mother virgin
Raised in a carpenters shop
His people were slaves
His parents were poor
His friends were lowly lot
His chances at life are very slim, He's expected to be a slave!
But the people in darkness saw Light in Him and the hope of freedom He gave

All of the power in Heaven and earth, God had invested in Him
He's to die on the cross, descend into Hell, meet the devil and take the keys from him.
He yielded Himself to the death on the cross, cried it's finished and sought to die!
And in the regions of Hell the devil celebrated, we've destroyed the King!, he cried

But int he midst of the celebration, footsteps were heard
Walking the corridors of Hell.
And the shouting stopped, when a voice rang out, a voice that rang like a bell!
Satan trembled as he recognized Him, He had come to deliver His Own!
Shut and lock the gates he cried! Don't let Him ascend this throne!

and the gates swung shut, but the face of the King to prove God's salvation shone through!
And He shook Hells gates and He cried, "lift up your heads! The King is coming through!"

and out of the devils prison house, came a procession led by the King,
shouting, "our grave! Where is thy victory and death, where is thy sting??"

Who is the King of Glory? The Lord God Mighty in battle is He!
Who is the King of Glory? The Master and Host of Heaven Supreme!
Who is the King of Glory? The One that not even death could stop!
He is the King of Glory! The little boy from the carpenter shop!!

God be with you till we meet again!
By His council; guide, uphold you,
with His sheep securely fold you!
God be with you till we meet again!

Till we meet, till we meet!
Till we meet at Jesus feet!
Till we meet, till we meet!
God be with you till we meet again!

07-07-2012, 09:50 PM	#2
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07-14-2012, 11:18 AM	#3
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07-15-2012, 01:50 PM	#4
yotlyolqualli Member How Do You Identify?: submissive femme Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: moving forward and not looking back... anything is possible! Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 242 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,206 Thanked 1,272 Times in 184 Posts Rep Power: 21357560	The Lord liveth and blessed be the Rock and let the God of my salvation be exalted!! I will call upon the Lord Who is worthy to be praised So shall I be saved from mine enemies I will call upon the Lord! Majesty! Worship His Majesty! Unto Jesus, be all glory, honor and praise! Majesty, Kingdon authority, flows from His throne Unto His own, His anthem raise! So exalt, lift up on high, the name of Jesus! Magnify! Come glorify, Christ Jesus the King! Majesty, worship His Majesty, Jesus who died! Now glorified! King of all kings! It's bubbling! It's bubbling! It's bubbling in my soul! There's singing and laughing since Jesus made me whole! Folks don't understand it, nor can I keep it quiet! It's bubbling, bubbling, bubbling, bubbling, bubbling day and night! I knew some folks who had it, I saw their faces shine! But little did I ever think, that bubbling could be mine! I love to go to Sunday School, I love to sing the songs I hate to see an empty pew, I know there's something wrong Oh I want the Lord to be proud of me, His work I'll surely do! Here's a song I love to sing, listen and learn it too! Go to the highways, tell 'em on the bi-ways, tell 'em that you're their friend! Tell 'em the church is open, they're welcome to drop in! Sing just a little bit, talk just a little bit, throw in a smile or two And go heavy on the howdy-do! For the Lord is counting on you!! Smile a while, and give your face a rest Raise your hand to the One you love the best Then shake hands with those nearby And greet them with a smile! There's is a Redeemer, Jesus Gods' own Son Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, Holy One! Jesus our Redeemer, name above all names Precious Lamb of God, Messiah All for sinners slain When I stand in Glory, I will see His face There I'll serve my King forever, in that Holy place! Thank You, oh my Father! For giving us Your Son and leaving Your Spirit till the work on earth is done! Born in a stable, His mother virgin Raised in a carpenters shop His people were slaves His parents were poor His friends were lowly lot His chances at life are very slim, He's expected to be a slave! But the people in darkness saw Light in Him and the hope of freedom He gave All of the power in Heaven and earth, God had invested in Him He's to die on the cross, descend into Hell, meet the devil and take the keys from him. He yielded Himself to the death on the cross, cried it's finished and sought to die! And in the regions of Hell the devil celebrated, we've destroyed the King!, he cried But int he midst of the celebration, footsteps were heard Walking the corridors of Hell. And the shouting stopped, when a voice rang out, a voice that rang like a bell! Satan trembled as he recognized Him, He had come to deliver His Own! Shut and lock the gates he cried! Don't let Him ascend this throne! and the gates swung shut, but the face of the King to prove God's salvation shone through! And He shook Hells gates and He cried, "lift up your heads! The King is coming through!" and out of the devils prison house, came a procession led by the King, shouting, "our grave! Where is thy victory and death, where is thy sting??" Who is the King of Glory? The Lord God Mighty in battle is He! Who is the King of Glory? The Master and Host of Heaven Supreme! Who is the King of Glory? The One that not even death could stop! He is the King of Glory! The little boy from the carpenter shop!! God be with you till we meet again! By His council; guide, uphold you, with His sheep securely fold you! God be with you till we meet again! Till we meet, till we meet! Till we meet at Jesus feet! Till we meet, till we meet! God be with you till we meet again! __________________ ~Love is a verb~

07-01-2012, 01:06 AM	#1
Ciaran Member How Do You Identify?: Altocalciphilic Preferred Pronoun?: Papa Smurf Relationship Status: Curmudgeonous spinster Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London (but from Belfast) Posts: 678 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 471 Thanked 3,654 Times in 602 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	I thought I'd post this song by Robert Galea. Galea is a Roman Catholic priest from Malta (for those who don't know of Malta, it's a relatively small and beautiful island in the Mediterranean, relatively close to Italy). I like this sort of modern Roman Catholic-themed music much more than most of the "traditional hymns" which, for whatever reason, don't really appeal to me. Perhaps it's my inner Jesuit instincts which reiterate the presence of God in real-life, real-time and everything, not just prayer or such like. Anyway, whatever, it's an unpretentious and beautiful song.