Lift up the Light

You don't have to know me very well to know that I love Shane & Shane. They sang at Apostles a few years ago and it was awesome! Their singing was good, but the glory and praise that filled that place was unspeakable. Now, my ipod and my blog, for that matter, is full of their songs. I've written numerous times before how the Lord has ministered to me through some of their songs.

I have to tell you that their newest CD, Lift up the Light, is the quintessential worship CD. Now, that sounds like straight cheese, but I really am serious. I have to be honest though, I'm normally not a big fan of "live" CDs. I mean, if I want to hear it live -- I'll go to their concert. But, this really is a must buy. Here's why...

If you're looking for something to usher you into the presence of the Lord, prepare you heart for worship, and remind you of who He is and who you are in Christ Jesus -- you won't be disappointed by their latest work.

You don't have to look far to see the turmoil in the world. Everywhere we are surrounded by people who are hurting and, quite frankly, in need of the Savior. In the song Worthy of Affection they sing, "Deliverer, You brought us out of the miry clay and set our feet upon a rock and made us sing. Holy is the Lord!"

I just don't think on the enormity of what the Lord did for me enough. This song reminds me of my brokenness before Him and really becomes a prayer that my heart would be filled with affection for Him.

As I was listening to some of the other songs, I couldn't help but reflect on God's past faithfulness in my life! Let's just take our infertility battle and Grey for example. One song says "when I reflect on Your work, I can't help but recognize Your greatness". That's just it! How could I not?Reflecting on God's greatness and faithfulness in those years are still carrying my current valleys. I can look back and know with complete confidence "Never will He leave me. Never will He forsake me." Regardless of my circumstances, one thing I know for sure is that God is good. Shane & Shane sing these very sentiments in their new CD.

Speaking of circumstances, I have to share this last favorite on this CD. The song With One Word says, "Jesus: Your name is power in every circumstance. In Your name, you make mountains disappear. One word conquers all our fear. Jesus!" Can I get an Amen?! That is who He is and thus, is who we are in Him.

"With God, nothing is impossible!" Luke 1:37

After listening to the CD, I came away with such a sense of knowing God's presence, His power, His glory, and His holiness. What a sigh of relief! He really is all I need!