Music is apart of all our lives. If you have read my blog before you’ve come to know that I’m a fan of encouraging music. Through the process of making the decision to have DBS, I have constantly kept my iPod blaring with encouraging music. I’d like to share some songs that have been an encouragement over the past months.
“Believe Him,” “Thank You Now,” “He Will Carry You,” and “For What I Don’t Know”: are some of the many songs that have encouraged me. After listening to these songs I wrote these sentences.
“It’s my desire that Dystonia doesn’t define but that God refine my life.”
“I must strive moment by moment to live in contentment, knowing the Lord will safely carry me through this valley of uncertainty.”
I hope as you read and listen to the lyrics you will also be encouraged.
Believe Him
Verse 1
I know you believe He’s our Maker,
Creator of Heaven and Earth,
You never doubted His miracles or the wonder of His birth,
So why would you listen to even a whisper, stealing your joy somehow?
May I just remind you He’s already spoken?
Oh, can’t you hear Him now?
Chorus
When God says you’re loved, believe Him,
When He says you’re precious, believe Him,
You can trust that He cares for you,
Knows what you’re going through,
And feels every burden you bear,
He’ll be there whenever you need Him, believe Him!
Verse 2
He spoke it the loudest on Calvary.
He said with the cross you are Mine.
He wrote it in red for the world to see, and He settled it there for all time.
So why would you listen to even a whisper, stealing your joy somehow.
May I just remind you He’s already spoken?
Oh, can’t you hear Him now?
Chorus
When God says you’re loved, believe Him,
When He says you’re precious, believe Him,
You can trust that He cares for you,
Knows what you’re going through,
And feels every burden you bear,
He’ll be there whenever you need Him, believe Him!
You can have faith in each promise,
His Word He has told you Himself.
Believe He is holy and mighty and just
but more than anything else,
when God says you’re loved, believe Him,
When He says you’re precious, believe Him,
You can trust that He cares for you,
Knows what you’re going through,
And feels every burden you bear,
He’ll be there whenever you need Him, believe Him!
Thank You Now
Verse 1
Before this trial is finally past,
Before fear is gone,
Before this pain subsides at last and once again I’m strong,
Chorus
Thank you now for the mercy I know will see me through,
Thank you now for the grace that can only come from You,
Though I can’t see the reason why or understand just how,
Lord I know You’re faithful,
So thank you now
Verse 2
Lord, so many times You’ve proved just how good You are to me,
So before this mountain moves,
My song to You will be,
Chorus
Thank you now for the mercy I know will see me through,
Thank you now for the grace that can only come from You,
Though I can’t see the reason why or understand just how,
Lord I know You’re faithful,
So thank you now
(Though I can’t see the reason why or understand just how,
Lord I know You’re faithful,
So thank you now.)
He Will Carry You
Verse 1
Do you ever find yourself asking God where he’s been?
Ever get up out of bed saying I can’t do this again?
Have you ever been afraid of what tomorrow’s going to bring?
And you’re facing it alone, at least that’s what you think?
I can tell you after going through that valley even though I couldn’t see it at the time,
It was in my weakest moments that He held me, and I know you’ll find,
Chorus
He will carry you when you can’t go on,
He will be Your strength when your strength is gone.
He will lift you up, He will be enough to get you through.
When the road is long and you want to quit because you think you’ve got nothing else to give.
You can fall apart, fall into His arms,
He will carry you.
Verse 2
When you get the kind of news you hoped you’d never hear.
When you’re chasing after a dream, just to watch it disappear.
When somebody you love turns and walks away,
and they leave you standing there with shattered faith.
You don’t have to pick up all the broken pieces.
you don’t have to cover up the scars.
You are loved and you can always run to JESUS just as you are.
Chorus
He will carry you when you can’t go on,
He will be Your strength when your strength is gone.
He will lift you up, He will be enough to get you through.
When the road is long and you want to quit because you think you’ve got nothing else to give.
You can fall apart, fall into His arms,
He will carry you.
His heart is never weary, no He’s never tired.
Through the toughest fights, through the longest nights, through the flood and the fire.
He will carry you when you can’t go on,
He will be Your strength when your strength is gone.
He will lift you up, He will be enough to get you through.
When the road is long and you want to quit because you think you’ve got nothing else to give.
You can fall apart, fall into His arms,
He will carry you.
For What I Don’t Know
Verse 1
You know the road I’m walking down,
the pain and fear I’m feeling now.
I’m looking back to move ahead,
I’ll follow You with every step.
Chorus
For what I don’t know, I’ll trust Your will.
If I shouldn’t go, then I’ll be still.
Till You give me peace down in my soul,
cause You understand what I don’t know.
Verse 2
Please go before and lead the way,
You know it’s easy Lord to stray.
Gentle Shepherd be my guide,
I am protected by Your side.
Chorus
For what I don’t know, I’ll trust Your will.
If I shouldn’t go, then I’ll be still.
Till You give me peace down in my soul,
cause You understand what I don’t know.
You know the plans You have for me, to walk in faith and victory.
Standing on Your Word, I will believe.
Chorus
For what I don’t know, I’ll trust Your will.
If I shouldn’t go, then I’ll be still.
Till You give me peace down in my soul,
cause You understand what I don’t know.
Abiding With Joy Studio 
Thank you for this post, friend! The songs you share are rich, encouraging, and God-honoring. Thank you for helping me to keep my focus where it needs to be. Love and hugs from the north!
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