As you read these words, look at these pictures, and listen to these songs, I want you to see how desperate we are for renewal. Even though you will see smiles in other pictures as God gave us joy on this day, it was really hard and the process was sometimes painful. We love each other, but sometimes earthly love isn't enough. Its not easy to love like He loves. We are clinging to God's Promises for dear life. Because of those Promises, we stand and say, "I will stay," and "If you fall, I'll fall with you."
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“I’ll never forget the trouble, the utter lostness, the taste of ashes, the poison I’ve swallowed. I remember it all---oh, how well I remember---the feeling of hitting the bottom. But, there’s one other thing I remember, and remembering I keep a grip on hope. God’s loyal love couldn’t have run out, His merciful love couldn’t have dried up. They are created new every morning.”
Lamentations 3:19-23, The Message
Stay
Words and Lyrics by Dave and JJ Heller
When you can't feel a thing
After too many stings
When you forget about grace
The world is a lonely place
Stay with me
You'll be surprised
There's a world of color
Beyond black and white
Open your eyes
Let in the light
You'll see when you stay with me
When you can't hear a thing
There are no words to sing
You keep your heart where it's safe
But the world is a silent place
Stay with me
You'll be surprised
There's a world of color
Beyond black and white
Open your eyes
Let in the light
You'll see when you stay with me
Hold on
Be strong
Believe in love
“Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy.
They weep as they go to plant their seed,
but they sing as they return with the
harvest.”
They weep as they go to plant their seed,
but they sing as they return with the
harvest.”
Psalm 126:5-6, NLT
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