"Praise You in this Storm" by Casting Crowns

Hello, hope you all had a great Christ-mas and will have a happy New Year!
This is a song that I loved from the first time I heard it - it's so relevant to so many situations. And it is to me now, as we're moving house in two weeks. Anyway, feel free to print it up if you wish.
(Purple - Verse. Red - Bridge-of-sorts. Blue - Chorus.)

I was sure by now
That You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away, stepped in and saved the day
But once again, I say, Amen and it's still raining
As the thunder rolls
I barely hear Your whisper through the rain, "I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls I raise my hands
And praise the God who gives and takes away
And I'll praise You in this storm and I will lift my hands
For You are who You are no matter where I am
And every tear I've cried You hold in Your hand
You never left my side and though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
I remember when I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry, You raised me up again
But my strength is almost gone
How can I carry on if I can't find You
As the thunder rolls
I barely hear Your whisper through the rain, "I'm with you"
And as You mercy falls I raise my hands
And praise the God who gives and takes away
And I'll praise You in this storm and I will lift my hands
For You are who You are no matter where I am
And every tear I've cried You hold in Your hand
You never left my side and though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth
I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth
And I'll praise You in this storm and I will lift my hands
For You are who You are no matter where I am
And every tear I've cried You hold in Your hand
You never left my side and though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
Cassie xoxoxo

P.S. If you don't give me any suggestions, in a month or so I will have to stop writing posts and this blog will be more like a web-site!

Book review - "Before You Meet Prince Charming."

This is an amazing book that has got me on fire for purity and following God wholeheartedly. I heartily recommend it, it’s so worth any extra money you may have to pay.


Author: Sarah Mally
Publisher: Tomorrow’s Forefathers, Inc.
Subject: Purity, following God wholeheartedly, being a radiant light for Him
Age category: 12– 18, but can be read by anyone who is single (but not under 10 is recommended). (Or married and wants to give someone else advice, for that matter.)
My rating: 4 and a half stars

"Before You Meet Prince Charming”is a wonderful book, intended not for those who have already made mistakes, but for those who want to be free from them. Sarah gives advice on: desiring the very best marriage, guarding you heart, romantic dreams, waiting well, having a life purpose bigger than marriage, being reserved for one, delighting in God, how parents can help you on this journey, and other subjects. I found this really helpful in thinking about purity and the right perspective of singleness and marriage. Chock-a-block full of Bible verses and great views on: turning to the Lord for fulfilment, guarding hearts and minds and being a bright light in this generation, and others. Apparently it is available at QBD and Koorong (will have to be ordered to Toowoomba)."

Cassie xoxoxo

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"Lead Me To The Cross" Lyrics

Sorry for not posting last week! I was very busy and didn't give it a serious moment's thought.
Anyway, here are the lyrics to an amazing song called "Lead me to the Cross" by the Newsboys.

Savior I come, quiet my soul,
Remember

Redemption's hill,

Where Your blood was spilled

For my ransom

(Bridge)

Everything I once held dear

I count it all as lost

(Chorus)

Lead me to the cross,

Where Your love poured out.

Bring me to my knees

Lord, I lay me down.

Rid me of myself

I belong to You,

Oh, lead me,

Lead me to the cross.

You were as I, tempted and trialed;

Human.

The Word became flesh

Bore my sin and death

Now you're risen

Everything I once held dear

I count it all as lost.

Lead me to the cross

Where Your love poured out.

Bring me to my knees

Lord I lay me down.

Rid me of myself

I belong to You

Oh, lead me

Lead me to the cross.

To your heart

To your heart

Lead me to your heart

To your heart

Lead me to the cross

Where Your love poured out.

Bring me to my knees
Lord, I lay me down.
Rid me of myself
I belong to You
Oh, lead me,
Lead me to the cross

Wow, what great words! I encourage you to meditate on them.

Cassie xoxoxo

P.S. I saw this great question/quote on a friend's fridge (have no idea who wrote it):
"What if you woke up today with only the things you thanked God for yesterday?" Yikes! It really makes you think, and adds light to the Bible verse "Never stop praying. In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." (1 Thess. 5:17-18. A mix of the NIV and NLV versions)