Prodigals
You know I had my doubts
I thought the fire went out
But the old winds are blowing, blowing again
You know I lost my way
And I'm sure I will again someday
But there's a whisper calling, calling again
This is the sound of a child coming home
Hallelujah
This is the sound of a welcome prodigal
Hallelujah
I thought I was too far gone
But you always leave the light on
Praise God, praise God, praise God
I'm coming home
Thought I was miles away
Somehow my vision changed
You've been with me, with me all along
Took me a long, long time
To finally realize
That you've never, ever, ever shut the door
This is the sound of a child coming home
Hallelujah
This is the sound of a welcome prodigal
Hallelujah
I thought I was too far gone
But you always leave the light on
Praise God, praise God, praise God
I'm coming home
For those who are afraid to come
There is no fear in perfect love
For those who don't know where to start
He always meets us where we are
For those with just a little faith
A little faith is all it takes
He's calling, He's calling
If you got caught up in religion's game
Then let him show you the real thing
For the skeptic still in search of truth
He'll bring that child out in you
Oh, what are you still waiting for
He's standing at an open door
He's calling, He's calling
This is the sound of a child coming home
Hallelujah
This is the sound of a welcome prodigal
Hallelujah
This is the sound of a child coming home
Hallelujah
This is the sound of a welcome prodigal
Hallelujah
I thought I was too far gone
But you always leave the light on
Praise God, praise God, praise God
Praise God, praise God, praise God
I'm coming home
Talk notes from Cara
“Woe to you, blind guides, who say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it is nothing, but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’ 17 You blind fools! For which is greater, the gold or the temple that has made the gold sacred? 18 And you say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it is nothing, but if anyone swears by the gift that is on the altar, he is bound by his oath.’ 19 You blind men! For which is greater, the gift or the altar that makes the gift sacred? 20 So whoever swears by the altar swears by it and by everything on it. 21 And whoever swears by the temple swears by it and by him who dwells in it. 22 And whoever swears by heaven swears by the throne of God and by him who sits upon it."
-Matthew 23:16-22
"But if you call yourself a Jew and rely on the law …. and if you are sure that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of children, having in the law the embodiment of knowledge and truth—you then who teach others, do you not teach yourself? While you preach against stealing, do you steal? …You who boast in the law dishonor God by breaking the law."
-Romans 2:17-24
"Transformation is actually carried out in our real life, where we dwell with God and our neighbors. And at the level of real life... first, we must accept the circumstances we constantly find ourselves in as the place of God’s kingdom and blessing. God has yet to bless anyone except where they actually are, and if we faithlessly discard situation after situation, moment after moment, as not being "right," we simply have no place to receive his kingdom into our life."
-Dallas Willard
Heart of Worship/I Love You Lord
When the music fades
All is stripped away
And I simply come
Longing just to bring
Something that's of worth
That will bless Your heart
I'll bring You more than a song
For a song in itself
Is not what You have required
You search much deeper within
Through the ways things appear
You're looking into my heart
I'm comin' back to the heart of worship
And it's all about You
It's all about You, Jesus
I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it
When it's all about You
It's all about You, Jesus
I'm comin' back to the heart of worship
And it's all about You
It's all about You, Jesus
I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it
When it's all about You
It's all about You, Jesus
I love you, Lord
And I lift my voice
To worship You
Oh, my soul, rejoice!
Take joy my King
In what You hear
Let it be a sweet, sweet sound
In Your ear
May it be a sweet sweet sound
May it be a sweet sweet sound
May it be a sweet sweet sound
In your ear
Here in the Presence
Here I lay my burdens down
Lose my worries in Your love
Casting every care on You
I have carried them enough
We're not alone
Here within His love
Emmanuel
He is still with us
When the world becomes too much
Near the cross I will remain
Until every fear is stilled
At the mention of Your name
We're not alone
Here within His love
Emmanuel
He is still with us
We're not alone
Here within His love
Emmanuel
He is still with us
Mercy is falling falling
Lift up your hands receive it now
Here in the presence of the Lord
Mercy is falling falling
Lift up your hands receive it now
Here in the presence of the Lord
I know your past is broken
You can move on it's over now
Here in the presence of the Lord
I know your past is broken
You can move on it's over now
Here in the presence of the Lord
Tired of running running
Be still and know He's in control
Here in the presence of the Lord
Pour out your heart before Him
Open your arms He'll hold you now
Here in the presence of the Lord
Pour out your heart before Him
Open your arms He'll hold you now
Here in the presence of the Lord
Mercy is falling falling
Lift up your hands receive it now
You're in the presence of the Lord
Living Hope
How great the chasm that lay between us
How high the mountain I could not climb
In desperation, I turned to heaven
And spoke Your name into the night
Then through the darkness, Your loving-kindness
Tore through the shadows of my soul
The work is finished, the end is written
Jesus Christ, my living hope
Who could imagine so great a mercy?
What heart could fathom such boundless grace?
The God of ages stepped down from glory
To wear my sin and bear my shame
The cross has spoken, I am forgiven
The King of kings calls me His own
Beautiful Savior, I'm Yours forever
Jesus Christ, my living hope
Hallelujah, praise the One who set me free
Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me
You have broken every chain
There's salvation in Your name
Jesus Christ, my living hope
Hallelujah, praise the One who set me free
Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me
You have broken every chain
There's salvation in Your name
Jesus Christ, my living hope
Then came the morning that sealed the promise
Your buried body began to breathe
Out of the silence, the Roaring Lion
Declared the grave has no claim on me
Then came the morning that sealed the promise
Your buried body began to breathe
Out of the silence, the Roaring Lion
Declared the grave has no claim on me
Jesus, Yours is the victory
Hallelujah, praise the One who set me free
Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me
You have broken every chain
There's salvation in Your name
Jesus Christ, my living hope
Hallelujah, praise the One who set me free
Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me
You have broken every chain
There's salvation in Your name
Jesus Christ, my living hope...
Jesus Christ, my living hope
Oh God, You are my living hope
See you tomorrow at Fall Getaway!