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Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks find; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

Matthew 7:7-8

 

[JC2]

Originally posted by Kimickey
The other little girl and boy are my niece and nephew

Whoa! Kim, I for sure thought that the girls were sisters! They look so alike to me!
I think that is really nice that all of you guys get together each year and do this. How fun!!

 

[JC2]

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Praise the name of Jesus
Praise the name of Jesus
He's my Rock
He's my Fortress
He's my Deliverer
In Him will I trust
Praise the name of Jesus</Font>

 

[Princess Michelle]

Morning everyone.

Sarah, Sheree', Kim, the scriptures and prayer that you guys posted were just what I needed, thanks!


Holy, holy, holy
Holy, holy, holy
Holy is the Lord
God Almighty

Worthy to receive glory
Worthy to receive honor
Worthy to receive all our praise today!

Praise Him
Praise Him and lift Him up!
Praise Him
Exalt His name forever!

Praise Him
Praise Him and lift Him up!
Praise Him
Eaxalt His name forever!

Praise Him
Praise Him and lift Him up!

 

[Kimickey]

Whoa! Kim, I for sure thought that the girls were sisters! They look so alike to me!

Everyone thinks they are sisters. Okay this is a true story. Their fathers are identical twins. My daughters name is Amani and my niece's name is Amari. The names were never planned to be that close. I had never met my SIL (as they live in MA) so we had no idea what each other were going to name the babies at the time. Matter of fact I did'nt even know the sex of Amani until she was born. BIL & SIL had gotten a ultrasound and had their name already to go and never told anyone. It was not until a week before my niece was born before we knew what her name was going to be. James and I had picked out two names Amani if she was a girl and Jordan if she was a boy like a month after we found out I was pregnant. While James and Jermaine were on the phone one night a week before my niece was born that is when the names were revield. We each thought the other family was copying one another. We got a laugh out of that for weeks to come. The girls were born 2 1/2 months apart my niece being the first and they are inseperable when they see each other, as are their dads.

Amani is my daughter the thinner one of the two. Amari is my niece.

Jordan is my son the baby of the two boys.

There is a picture of Amani, Jordan, James and me in front of the Epcot ball if you want a clearer picture of who my family is.

 

[JC2]

Good Morning Michelle and Kim

Kim, that is positively wild how you guys named your daughters what you did without planning it to be so close. I love both of those names.

 

[zen1]

"Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Luke 6:37-38

 

[zen1]

"I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. John 15:5-7

 

[Hemi-mom]

Drat! The website that hosts your pictures is offline Kim...I'll have to look a them later!

Hey all! Just catching up...love the last six or so pages of songs and verses since I posted last. WOOOHOOO!!! Praise You, Jesus!

My mom is soing well...gettin around...thanks for your prayers. I think she will be getting an MRI when she gets home from the beach and we'll know more then.

We are home and settling in and getting ready for school... longing for a good long swim in the ocean though...

stamper, how is DH doing?

I pray everyone is doing well. I'll have to get some pictures of our beach time up and posted somewhere soon.

Since we have been hearing a lot of 4HIM from Michelle I will post one of my favorites from them...


The Only Thing I Need/4HIM

Eyes closed in a veil of tears when I hear the sound
Once more you come to me, You calm me down
You still the raging sea inside of me
As it was meant to be
So Why...

Why is it so hard for me to see?
Why is it so hard to just believe?
Show me what it means to be free!

The only thing I need I already have
The fullness of Your mercy in my hands
The only One who loves me as I am
The only thing I need I already have

My High Companion to my wounded soul
Again you comfort me, You take control
You quell the fear that owns too much of me
As it was meant to be
So Why...

When each and every word becomes a war
When there's nothing I can see worth fighting for
Come into my heart and set me free

The only thing I need I already have
The fullness of Your mercy in my hands
The only One who loves me as I am
The only thing I need I already have

All I need...already have it!
All I need...already have it!
All I need...already have it!
All I need...already have it!
All I need...already have it!
All I need...already have it!
All I need...already have it!
All I need...already have it!
All I need...already have it!
All I nee-eee-eee-eeed!!

Oh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The only thing I need I already have
The fullness of Your mercy in my hands
The only One who loves me as I am
The only thing I need I already have

 

[zen1]

Good Morning Everyone!

Welcome home Jilly! We missed you! I hope you guy's had a wonderful time at the beach! And I am glad to hear that your mom is doing well.

Trust Me

Close your eyes
Take a step
It's OK
I know where we're going
Don't fret
I've been before
Through these valleys
Down these long and dangerous roads
Yet dark as they seem
Chorus
Trust Me
Though you can't see
You can trust Me
The way may be steep
You can trust Me
Let Me lead...trust Me
Open your eyes
But don't let go of My hand
Let your tears give way to smiles
See the joy inside the trial
Don't worry, you're safe with Me around
Rest assured I'm on your side
I won't let you hit the ground
But close as it seems
Repeat Chorus
It's true that what's in front of you
Isn't always clear
But you must believe it in your heart
That I'm here, I'm here
Repeat Chorus to end

 

[Princess Michelle]

Jilly!!! One of my favorites from them too! I especially like to hear them perform it live because it has such an awesome sound recorded that you think, there ain't no way they could pull that off live and they SO do! Then you have Mark's voice on the lead vocals and his voice is so soothing to me, that's a very soothing song to me as well. I think if there were a "David" to my "Saul", then Mark Harris' voice would be it. Very calming.

I'm glad you guys are home now and I hope you had a wonderful, relaxing time with your family. I'm glad that your mom is doing alright too.

Now, for some more 4HIM, because really, one can never have too much 4HIM.

Surrender/4HIM

I could hold on to who I am
And never let go and find your heart
But what would I gain
My life would be in vain

And I could head down a thousand roads
Just going my way out on my own
But I wouldn't get far
'cause I need You more than anything
More and more than the air I breathe

I lift my hands
I lift my heart
I'm letting go
Falling into You

I lift my hands
I lift my heart
I surrender
I'm letting go
Falling into You
I surrender

You are the maker of all things
The giver of all I'll ever need
And I'm so amazed
You would live inside of me
Come and live inside of me

I lift my hands
I lift my heart
I'm letting go
Falling into You

I lift my hands
I lift my heart
I surrender
I'm letting go
Falling into You
I surrender

Mold and make me with Your fire
And consume me with Your love
Until Your will is my desire

All that I have and hold on to
Surrender
All that I am I give to You
I give to You

I lift my hands
I lift my heart
I'm letting go
Falling into You

I lift my hands
I lift my heart
I surrender
I'm letting go
Falling into You
I surrender

 

[Princess Michelle]

Visible/4HIM

Sometimes I feel so inadequate
I start to question am I ready for these things you ask
My words are not so eloquent
But if I speak the truth in love
Even simple words are equal to the task

Oh Lord let your spirit rise within me
Until the world cannot deny that you exist
This is my only passion the very reason why I live

To make you known
To make you seen
To be your hands
To be your feet
Oh I want to be a revelation of love
Oh I, I want to make the invisible god – visible

May my life be an offering so completely given
Till there’s nothing left but you alone
This is my prayer, my destiny
That my life reveals your glory
So that you remain long after I am gone

Oh Lord you have made me for this purpose
And all I have is just one life to give my all

To make you known
To make you seen
To be your hands
To be your feet
Oh I want to be a revelation of love
Oh I, I want to make the invisible god – visible

Make it clear to see who you are revealed in me (a sacrifice)
The beauty of the life you gave unending love, amazing grace
My one desire, my one desire

To make you known
To make you seen
To be your hands
To be your feet
Oh I want to be a revelation of love
Oh I, I want to make the invisible god – visible

 

[Princess Michelle]

Candle In The Rain/4HIM

Heartbreak comes, steals the color from my sky
Blue and white, fades to black and gray
Clouds collide, and tears fill up my eyes
Storm winds steal the words I want to pray

But deep inside of me
There is a flame called faith
And though tear drops fall
There is a choice I have made

I will dare to dream about tomorrow
I will hold to hope through all of the pain
I will never surrender to the sorrow
No I will be a candle in the rain

So I’ll go on, a light that’s burning in the dark
Reaching out to others all around

And though lightning strikes
And the thunder rolls
I have no doubt God is still in control

I will dare to dream about tomorrow
I will hold to hope through all of the pain
I will never surrender to the sorrow
No I will be a candle in the rain

I will trust that life is more
Than just what I see before me
And a bright new day is up ahead
Another chapter in the story

I will dare to dream about tomorrow
I will hold to hope through all of the pain
I will never surrender to the sorrow
No I will be a candle in the rain

 

[Princess Michelle]

No Other Reason/4HIM

Here in this heart it’s so hard to believe
You’re still the one pursuing me
I feel I don’t deserve
All that you’ve given me

Lord I am amazed tell me how can it be
That after all this time you’d still love me
So let me say to you
Thanks for the love you bring

Lord let these words I say
And the praises I sing always be

For no other reason but to love you
For no other reason but to say that you’re my God
For no other reason just because,
Just because you are

Lord I confess I am humbled inside
To know such a love, such a sacrifice
That in spite of all you’ve done
And all the joy you bring

Lord let these words I say
And the praises I sing always be

For no other reason but to love you
For no other reason but to say that you’re my God
For no other reason just because,
Just because you are

For no other reason but to thank you
For no other reason but to praise with all my heart
For no other reason just because,
Just because you are

 

[Princess Michelle]

Have any of you ever seen the video for this song? It is too hillarious!


Ride Of Life/4HIM

The wheels of life are turning
I feel I’m rolling down this track
And I know down deep inside my heart
I can’t look back

And though it’s hard discerning
All of the fiction from the fact
You have led me to this truth
And we have made a pact

And as we go through highs and lows
And all that’s in between
It’s good to know we’re not alone on this
big scream machine

This roller coaster ride of life
Lifts you up and lets you down
This roller coaster ride of life
Spins you round and round and round
Heaven knows wherever you go
I will be right by your side
On this roller coaster
Roller coaster ride of life
Roller coaster ride of life

So, when I hear you calling
‘Cause you have hit your all time low
I will hold you to my side
And I won’t let you go

And when it seems you’re falling
‘Cause life has got you on a roll
I will take the wheel and hit the brakes
We’ll take it slow

And as you go through highs and lows
And all that’s in between
The Lord alone is in control
Of this big scream machine

This roller coaster ride of life
Lifts you up and lets you down
This roller coaster ride of life
Spins you round and round and round
Heaven knows wherever you go
I will be right by your side
On this roller coaster
Roller coaster ride of life
Roller coaster ride of life

 

[Princess Michelle]

Another one that is definitely in my top 5 favorite 4HIM songs, might even be #1, today anyway.

As Long As My Heart Knows It's You/4HIM

God only knows how he must have felt
Out on the mountain where Abraham knelt
Though deep in his heart I’m sure it hurt to obey
Still he offered his son as if to say

I'm Willing to live
Willing to die
Willing to make any sacrifice
I’m willing to go
Willing to stay
Lord, there’s no price too high for me to pay
Any struggle that might come my way
I’m willing to go through
Just as long as my heart
As long as my heart knows it’s you.

How many times have you called for me
When my heart was willing but I was so weak
What I would give if I could only believe
That when I’m tested by fire I’ll always be

I'm Willing to live
Willing to die
Willing to make any sacrifice
I’m willing to go
Willing to stay
Lord, there’s no price too high for me to pay
Any struggle that might come my way
I’m willing to go through
Just as long as my heart
As long as my heart knows it’s you.

 

[Princess Michelle]

Take Me To The Place/4HIM

I remember that first moment
When You made my life complete
Everything was pure and simple then
It was only You and me
I remember times together
When the fellowship was sweet
But it seems at times so far away
It’s become a memory

I got to have You close to me
I wanna hear You call my name
Make it like it used to be
Lord I’m asking You today

To take me to the place
The place where I first met You
When the presence of Your love
Was so brand new
So take me to the place
The place where You first held Me
Oh when the treasure of my
Heart’s desire was You

After all the years have vanished
And my life begins to fade
Lord I pray that You will shelter Me
In the warmth of Your embrace
For I long to keep the vision
Of my childhood memories
So that I will have a tender heart
Even when I’m old and grey

So never go away from me
This will always be my prayer
Forevermore that I will be
In the shadow of Your care

To take me to the place
The place where I first met You
When the presence of Your love
Was so brand new
So take me to the place
The place where You first held Me
Oh when the treasure of my
Heart’s desire was You

 

[Princess Michelle]

When I Need You Most/4HIM

Your spirit reads my heart
Like the pages of an open book
Somehow You see each fragile part before You look
You know my every weakness
Lord, You know just what I need
And out of Your compassion
You comfort me, for…

When I least deserve Your love
That’s when I need You most
When I seem to push away
That’s when I need You close
When my flesh would hide my heart
From the only truth it knows
That’s when I need You most

When all I know is change
Only You will keep my heart secure
Your tender love for me remains so strong and sure
And though I may fail You often
Still Your healing mercies flow
For with a father’s wisdom
You always know, that…

When I least deserve Your love
That’s when I need You most
When I seem to push away
That’s when I need You close
When my flesh would hide my heart
From the only truth it knows
That’s when I need You most

 

[Princess Michelle]

Okay, last one from me for now. I'm sure you are all (except maybe Jill) very glad! LOL

Life Goes On/4HIM

In every life there will come a time
When the weight of the world crashes around you
Everyone says it will be just fine
But they really don’t know all that you’ve been
Through
Trying hard to get through the struggle
Knowing that tomorrow you’ll find

This isn’t all there is
Life goes on (Goes on)
There’s so much more than this
Life goes on (Goes on)
So don’t let the moment deceive you
‘Cause after the hurt is gone
No matter what you do
Life goes on

When you are facing your darkest night
Just remember the race isn’t quite over
Jesus has promised eternal life
And the ones who believe soon will discover
This is not the end of the story
This is not the end of the line

This isn’t all there is
Life goes on (Goes on)
There’s so much more than this
Life goes on (Goes on)
So don’t let the moment deceive you
‘Cause after the hurt is gone
No matter what you do
Life goes on

 

[JC2]

There are lyrics to a song that I absolutely adore and they go like this:
<I>I'll sing, sing, I love You so. I'll sing 'cause the world can't take away Your love</I>.

So I'm shoutin' sing your heart out Michelle. Nobody would be glad if you didn't!