Sunday, October 12, 2008

Night worship

I know this is kinda late. But I still want to blog about the night worship last Saturday. Better late than none right? That worship really touched a lot. I'm serious! Every single song.. the lyrics that came out from the mouths are as though God was talking to me. It was so amazing! And without me knowing it, tears started flowing out (at least for the 3 songs listed below). It was really so darn touching you know! There are three songs that touched me the most that night - Through it all, How could I live and Lord You are always here with me.

Through it all
You are forever in my life
You see me through the seasons
Cover me with Your hand
And lead me in Your righteousness

And I look to You
And I wait on You

I will sing to You, Lord
A hymn of love
For Your faithfulness to me
I'm carried in everlasting arms
You'll never let me go
Through it all

Hallelujah, hallelujah

*He's forever in our lives. It all depends whether you want to acknowledge it or not. He's always there for us no matter what happens. Sometimes I feel very bad about this. Most of us only know how to seek God when we're in the midst of troubles and sorrow. We seldom look for God and tell Him that we're happy and we're glad about things that happened. But, He, on the other hand, never forsakes us no matter what circumstances that we encounter. During that night worship, I was worrying about some decision I had to make because of my parents. And it somehow tells me that no matter what decision that I make, God is always there for me. I can still do the things that I want to do even though I can't be physically there for the activities that I can't attend. God understands. He will carry me with His own arms and He will never let go of me forever.

How could I live without You
How could I live without You
How would I survive
Without Your love, without Your touch
You’re the One that heals me
Cleanses my heart
And sets me… free

[Pre-Chorus]
Now I come right before You
With my hands lifted up
And my heart humbly bowed
At Your work on the cross
As You hung there and died
You were paying the price for my life
For my life

For Your love
Is higher than the heavens
Deeper than the sea
All I want it You in my life
No one else can satisfy my soul
And makes me feel this way
Only You Lord, only You

* This song touched me even deeper. All these while, whenever I have anything that really makes me sad and don't even want to see any people in my life, I always ask God to take away my life. I know this is scary. But, yea.. I did say all those. But, I'm still here today. Haha.. That song really got me into a deep thinking. Why am I so sad over earthly things? The main reason that I live here is to perform my duty as God's child. He died on the cross to pay the price for my life and no one can ever do that for me even if that person loves me very much. Yes! How can we ever survive without God? Even those that don't believe in Him, they are enjoying His love without they themselves even know it. It's because of Him that I'm here today. It's because of him that I'm set free. That 'pre-chorus' really got my hands lifted up. The thing that was in my mind at that time was - I won't care everything that happens and right now, I JUST WANT to worship God. His love for us is really wonderful. Even if no one loves us anymore, no one cares for us anymore, no one wants us anymore, God will DEFINITELY be there for us.

Lord You are always here with me
When the trouble comes
I trust in You
For I know You will lead me through
And I know You are faithful
Till the end

[Verse 2]
And when the storms are drawing near
When I’m with You
I don’t have to fear
You’re my shepherd on whom I can depend

[Pre-chorus]
Through the day
Through the night
I know You’re always by my side

[Chorus]
Lord You are always here with me
There is no changing God in thee
You are the same yesterday
And today and forevermore
Here on Your promises I stand
You hold my future in Your hand
My Solid Rock, Almighty God
I worship You

*As everyone knows, I'm standing on this junction that has two roads. I'm supposed to choose where to go after SPM - RBS or GLO Training School. Yup! And I'm stuck now! Can this be considered trouble? Anyway, there are still many troubles in my life apart from that. Some of them have been my trouble for a period of time. And, all these while, I know that I should trust in God and He will take care of everything. And I am trusting in Him for some troubles, not all. Don't ask me why. I just can't commit everything though I want to. Just can't do it at times. When this song was sung, I was like, "Hey.. Are You talking to me? I know I should trust You. I know You will lead me through and I also know that You are faithful till the end. But.. but.." I'm speechless thinking of my "but". Then the impact of the verse 2 was even greater. Storm that are drawing near, I won't fear. "It's storm you know! STORM!!! Don't play play ok!" When I think of my life, it's really true you know. Whenever I'm in trouble, trials, and whatever it is, He's the one who is always there. Even if He didn't say anything, He's just there. I can sense His presence with me, comforting me. I'm really thankful for it. Am really really thankful.

Well, overall.. that's it. Thank you Yew Weng for the wonderful worship. Ah Qi, keep up the good work. I was really glad when I see you singing up there with such gusto. All the musicians, wonderful music. You guys enhanced the worship. To the people who sang, great singing. I really enjoyed the night worship.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thanks for being there...It is always wonderful to be able to worship together with you...But I do miss you singing back up and playing the piano...again its God's gift to you and your gifts are a blessing to us.

karmen said...

katan: hehe.. thanks.. but won't be seeing me already.. at least for a moment.. Gonna miss those time worshipping with you guys on Saturday.. the music, the singing, the fellowship, the time of worship and much much more.. don't worry though.. I'LL BE BACK!! veru soon.. i hope..