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Note to Self
02:28
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It's ok to grow
It's ok to grow
It's ok to scrape your knees on the pavement
To rise and fall, to try once more
It's ok to grow
To learn as you grow
Don't be afraid or ashamed of the days when you feel unsure
There's much we don't know
That's why we grow
Heaven only knows
How this thing works
But I am learning to look to the One Who is faithful to finish the work He's begun
For in Him, I grow
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2. |
Around the Bend
03:28
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Now, I'm not promising that it will all make sense in the end
But here's to hoping that somehow, something good's around the bend
Lately, your room's been darker than it used to be
The fight is harder than it needs to be
To get by
Maybe those scars are deeper than they seem to be
That path is steeper than appears to be
Though you try
Now, I'm not promising that it will all make sense in the end
But here's to hoping that somehow, something good's around the bend
Now, I'm not promising that it will all make sense in the end
But here's to hoping that somehow, something good's around the bend
Lately, the sand is sinking underneath your feet
You're overthinking everything you see
Asking why
Breaking, the life you know is tearing at the seams
The life you know is nothing like you dreamed
Though you try - Lord knows you try, you try, you try
Now, I'm not promising that it will all make sense in the end
But here's to hoping that somehow, something good's around the bend
Now, I'm not promising that it will all make sense in the end
But here's to hoping that somehow, something good's around the bend
I don't know where this goes
I don't know how you cope
I don't know, but I hope that there's mercy in the ebb and flow
Mercy in the ebb and flow
Now, I'm not promising that it will all make sense in the end
But here's to hoping that somehow, something good's around the bend
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3. |
Songs in the Night
04:30
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Notes of praise in the hour of darkness
Notes of praise when God seems silent
In questions or pain or anger or shame
There's still a song in the night
Sing, though the shadows taunt you
Sing, though your tears abound
Sing, though your heart falls to pieces
Sing, oh, sing, for the morning will come
There is One Who knows your burden
There is One Who's right here with you
You don't have to do this alone
He is your strength and your song
So sing, to the God Who loves you
Sing, of the hope you've found
Sing, when it's all you can cling to
Sing, oh, sing, of the morning to come
And it will come, so my brother
So my sister, take heart
Sing, for the night is ending
Sing, for the trouble won't last
Sing, darling, dawn will soon be here!
Sing, oh, sing of the morning to come
Sing, oh, sing of the morning to come
Sing, oh, sing, for the morning has come
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4. |
Winter
02:31
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Winter didn't last, the coldest months have passed
Time will heal our bumps and bruises
Mend the broken parts, oh oh
Mend the broken parts
Winter didn't last, the shadow's time has passed
Light will fill the skies above us
Chase away the dark, oh oh
Chase away the dark
So, hold on, hold on, my dear
For it won't be long, my dear
Morning comes at last, the longest nights will pass
Love will soothe our restless souls and
Heal the aching hearts
Heal the aching hearts
So don't you dare give up, my dear!
Your redemption is so near!
So, hold on, hold on, my dear
For it won't be long, my dear
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5. |
Everything
03:28
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What I have is plenty
What I have is good
What I have is beautiful
Thank You for it all
Teach my heart contentment
Teach me to be still
Teach me how to rest in You
For in You, I am filled
Only in You, I am filled
Whether calm or chaos
Whether peace or pain
You're the one and only thing
That has stayed the same
Now, my hands are empty
Nothing left to lose
And yet, I have everything
Everything in You
My cup is full and running over, running over
Every good thing that I know is found in You
My cup is full and running over, running over
You have spoken life into the void inside
What I have is plenty
What I have is good
What I have is beautiful
Thank You for it all
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Come to the alter, come to the alter
Wear your best clothes, we'll put on a show
Just get comfortable, this space is all yours
It's all about you
Come to the Saviour, God, Our Creator
Come, let us praise Him for maybe, an hour
Then, when we're done we'll pack Him all up
Send Him back to His corner
Sing about Jesus, sing of His love
Sing of the life that He gave up for us
But heaven forbid that God would have
The nerve to ask you to give up your own
What you say you believe
Let Him write it on your heart
Let Him carve it on each part of who you are
Cause how can we follow Christ only when it's convenient?
How can we worship a God Who we don't even know?
Open His Word for a moment or so,
Take what you like and leave what you don't
Tell me, how?
Tell me, how?
What you say you believe
Would you write it with your blood?
The God we say we love, oh, He's worth it all
What you stand here and sing
Let Him write it on your heart
Let Him carve it on each part of who you are
Cause how can we follow Christ only when it's convenient?
How can we worship a God Who we don't even know?
And how can we die for something unless
We live for it each day along the way?
This ain't a game
Stop playing games
Outro:
Are you here or there?
Are you here or there?
Are you here or there? (Oh my soul, are you hot or cold? Hot or cold?)
My love, come here
My love, come here
My love, come here
My love, come here
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7. |
Here to Stay
03:14
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On the days when you are thriving
When you feel brave and strong and free
When living comes easily
When every breath is sweet
On the days when you are fighting
But you just can't seem to win
When every step that you take is a stumble
When you're shackled from within
I'm the same, I don't change, I won't leave
I'm the same, so my love for you remains
It is oh, so very simple
You can put your fears to rest
I am here and I am faithful
Oh, you never have to guess
It's right here on my sleeve
It's on my hands and feet
It's all you'll ever need
I'm all you'll ever need
I'm the same, I don't change, I won't leave
Come what may, you don't have to be afraid
I'm the same, I don't change, I won't leave
Come what may, oh, I am here to stay
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Kemy Ogendi Alice Springs, Australia
‘There Will Be Better Things’ - out Friday 15th March 2023
Kemy Ogendi recommends:
worth every second of your time
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