Jennifer Meade
Beyond The Music Testimony through song
Beyond the music my testimony through song
2
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Beyond the music Testimony through song
Jennifer Meade MONIA PUBLISHING
3
Beyond the music my testimony through song
BEYOND THE MUSIC TESTIMONY THROUGH SONG copyright © 2011 by Jennifer Meade, Monia Publishing Unless otherwise indicated, All scriptures quotations are taken from the New King james Version. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Affirmations & Quotes Used from Thinkonomics copyright © 2008 by Rev. Ike all rights reserved Used from the daily book of Positive Quotations copyright © 2008 Fairview Health services. All rights reserved. No parts of this publication may be used or reproduced in anny manner whatsoever without written permission, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. Lyrics Jennifer Meade copyright © 2007 by Jennifer Meade, Monia Publishing all rights reserved Divine Conversations Vol I copyright © 2008 by by Jennifer Meade, Monia Publishing all rights reserved. * I Can Do It All (by Dani Brazeau / Monia Publishing) * You Are My Music (by Dani Brazeau / Monia Publishing) * Enough Is Enough (by Dani Brazeau / Jennifer Meade / Monia Publishing) Divine Conversations Vol II copyright © 2008 by by Jennifer Meade, Monia Publishing all rights reserved. ** Choose Ye This Day (By Jennifer Meade / Elisa Osbourn) In the Name of Love copyright © 2010 by Jennifer Meade, Monia Publishing all rights reserved. Design by Samuel Biks, Dani Brazeau & Jennifer Meade No parts of this publication may be used or reproduced, stored in a retrival system, or transmitted in any form or by ant means -electronics, mechanical, digital, photocopy, recording, or any other --except for brief quoatations in printed reviews, without the prior permission of the publisher.
Library and Archives Canada
ISBN 978-0-9869076-0-9
4
Beyond the music my testimony through song
This book is dedicated with love to my son Josh and husband Samuel who has been their consistently with love, support and prayers. You have helped shaped me into the women I am today. I love you both with all my heart
5
Beyond the music my testimony through song
6
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Introduction ..........................................................................................................9 Victory..................................................................................................................11 Free.....................................................................................................................13 I am.....................................................................................................................15 Thank you...........................................................................................................17 In this Life...........................................................................................................19 Let go let God.....................................................................................................21 Love is................................................................................................................23 Seek his face......................................................................................................25 I始m so glad..........................................................................................................27 God is watching over me....................................................................................29 Love song harmonic...........................................................................................31 The day before....................................................................................................35 Identity.................................................................................................................37 Live to give..........................................................................................................39 You are the sunshine .........................................................................................41 Don始t let go..........................................................................................................43 We are gifted.......................................................................................................45 I can do it all........................................................................................................47 I始m so thankful.....................................................................................................49 L.O.V.E................................................................................................................51 You are my music................................................................................................53 I should have waited............................................................................................55 Double life...........................................................................................................57 Comfort zone.......................................................................................................59 I accept................................................................................................................61 Hold on my sister.................................................................................................65 If you believe in love............................................................................................67 Self worth............................................................................................................69 Your love is like water.........................................................................................71 Take control of your life.......................................................................................73 Words of wisdom................................................................................................75 Unconditional love..............................................................................................77 Say & See...........................................................................................................79 Perfect love.........................................................................................................81 Enough is enough...............................................................................................83 Choose ye this day..............................................................................................85 Stronger .............................................................................................................89 Inner love............................................................................................................91 Gift of life.............................................................................................................93 In the name of love..............................................................................................95 I can始t live without you.........................................................................................97 Life circumstances..............................................................................................99 Everything I am to be........................................................................................101 Live for now.......................................................................................................103 Stand still...........................................................................................................105 Reflections of love.............................................................................................107 What matters most............................................................................................109 Lucy...................................................................................................................111 Be strong and courageous................................................................................113 6 Am train..........................................................................................................115
Content
7
Beyond the music my testimony through song
8
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Beyond the music Testimony through song is a book to encourage, empower and motivate woman and men of today. How ordained and Great we are as children of God. I have gone through experiences that has taught me the importance of my life and purpose He has for me. But before I was able to come to that understanding and realization. I had to believe in whom God ordained me to be and not what people labeled me. I had to know my Identity in Christ. Beyond the music testimony through songs covers these specific topics;
!
Prosperity Spirituality Family Relationships Self love Confidence Motivation and many more....
As you read Beyond the music may you be richly Blessed, filled, and assured of Christ love and ever presence in your life. May God richly Bless you, Jennifer Meade
9
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Behold I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. 3 John 1:2
10
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Victory Song of declaration
Don’t give up on your dreams
No matter what the forecast may be You can live your best life now It’s all about being happy With yourself and all your faults Don’t wait start now Take hold of the promises God has for you Seek and visualize they will come true Start today and live the life you desire Break the mold and rise above to victory To live your best life You must be sure in whom God made you to be What you believe is more than what they perceive It‘s all about having faith To be the best that you can be don’t wait start now Take hold of the promises God has for you Seek and visualize they will come true Start today and live the life you desire Break the mold and rise above to victory Believe that God has more in store for you You’ve got to see yourself as he sees you He knows everything about you All your failures more so He knows your value
11
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes The best way to prepare for life is to begin to live. -- Elbert Hubbard "A winner is one who accepts his failures and mistakes, picks up the pieces, and continues striving to reach his goals." ~ Dexter Yager
Affirmation I am a child of God! I am a conquerer and an overcomer in Him I am victorious.
The Word Cor1 15:57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. John 15:4 For whosoever is born of God over cometh the world: an this is the victory that over cometh the world, even our faith. 2 Cor 4:16-18 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
12
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Free Song of declaration
He brought me out of a situation
Then he placed my feet on higher ground All I asked was for him to see me through But he did more than he had to do Oh I am so grateful cause now I Know I am free No longer tied to the past Your love has set me free renewed me And that’s a fact aint no denying it He gave me a new start a new song A new out look to life I’m no longer prisoner to the thoughts That held me back inside Now I choose to live in a mind set That’s progressive and not destructive For that fact I know I’m free from the bondage Of an old mentality Lord you know all that I’ve been through Living a life that was so untrue I couldn’t see right from wrong I was so confused If it wasn’t for your stead fast hand That led and kept me standing with my head held high It was your unfailing love that finally set me free No longer tied to the past Your love has set me free renewed And that’s a fact aint no denying it
13
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes To live completely, wholly, every day as if it were a new loveliness, there must be dying to everything of yesterday, otherwise you live mechanically, and a mechanical mind can never know what love is or what freedom is --Anonymous Deep inside all of us a huge potential beckons, waiting to open us to the joy, genius, freedom and love within. Never live in the past but always learn from it. - Anonymous
Affirmation I go forth into life to let God Presence and God Power flow out of me as health, happiness, love, success, and prosperity.
The Word Gal 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Rom 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death Rom 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
14
Beyond the music my testimony through song
I am Song of declaration
Words are powerful don’t use them lightly don’t use them vainly don’t let them pave your way to failure speak the word of God into your life don’t let them describe your situation but use them to change it you say I am Loved oh yeah I am great oh yeah I am strong oh yeah In the name of Jesus I am gifted I am Blesses oh yeah I am strong In the name of Jesus I’m gifted Words are powerful don’t let them hurt you Don’t let them break you Don’t let them taint your way to failure Speak changing words into your life Don’t let them dictate who you are Refuse them and say I am Loved oh yeah I am great oh yeah I am strong oh yeah In the name of Jesus I am gifted I am Blesses oh yeah I am strong In the name of Jesus I’m gifted You can’t express defeat and expect to live in victory Or being surrounded by maybes and negativity You gotta stand up breakthrough and take hold of your By being positive affirmative, and determined you say
15
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes "All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think, we become." -- Buddha I want to be all that I am capable of becoming. -- Katherine MansďŹ eld "You become what you think about all day long and those days eventually become your lifetime." -- Wayne Dyer
Affirmation I am who I am. I will not let anyone make me to what they want me to be. I am the perfect realization and demonstration of the Love and Joy of the Lord.
The Word Eph 4:29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. Prov 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus
16
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Thank You Song of gratitude
I just want to thank you
For your awesome presence in my life For giving me that chance to make it right Thank you for never giving up on me When those around me did For seeing the light in me though it was so dim You believed in me so faithfully When I couldn’t myself You loved me and you cherished me When I needed it the most Every time I think back on my life I’m so great full and thankful To know that I’m alright I can forget my past It reminds me to never look back I now believe so strongly That I can do it myself Cause you taught me so lovingly That it keeps me going strong You believed in me so faithfully When I couldn’t myself You loved me and cherished me When I needed it the most Thank you You believed in me you trusted me
17
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes Gratitude is the fairest blossom, which springs from the soul; and the heart of man knoweth none more fragrant. -- Hosea Ballou As each day comes to us refreshed and anew, so does my gratitude renew itself daily. The breaking of the sun over the horizon is my grateful heart dawning upon a blessed world. -- Terri Guillemets "Just a "thank you" is a mighty powerful prayer. Says it all." -- Rosie Cash
Affirmations I will start and end everyday thinking about how fortunate I am, right here right now.
The Word Ephesians 5:20 Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Colossians 3:15-17 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Psalm 118:1-2 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! Let Israel say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Let the house of Aaron say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Let those who fear the Lord say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free. .. 18
Beyond the music my testimony through song
In This life Song of reflection
In life we all must face pain
What makes you Strong is not what you endure But how you come through You told me you were going through hard times Know that it’s a test that life has thrown your way What you got to do to pass Is be the solution and not the problem And only through life challenges You can experience change In life we all must face pain What makes you strong is not what you endure But how you come through You said that you just want to get away The answer is not in running but confronting what you fear the most I’m talking from experience I know the cost One thing is for sure no matter how far You run the problem will never be solved In life we all must face pain What makes you Strong is not what you endure But how you come through Listen valleys are there to make you strong So you’ve got to face them head on Don’t you give up don’t you give in Till you reach the top of the mountain Hold on In life we all must face pain What makes you Strong is not what you endure But how you come through
19
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes Unrest of spirit is a mark of life; one problem after another presents itself and in the solving of them we can ďŹ nd our greatest pleasure.
-Kal Menninge
Success is not measured by what you accomplish but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds."
~ Orison Swett Marden
Affirmation With every challenge, I’m stronger, wiser, and closer to achieving my goals.
The Word 1 Peter 5:10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. James 1:12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. James 1:2-4 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
20
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Seek his face Song of reflection
Trials and tribulations will come
Don’t run stand strong your victory is won There is a lesson that we must learn Is to grow bolder in Christ And stand firm on his word Don’t let situations get you down For in the name of Jesus you have eternal life Seek his face every day Learn his ways and understand prayer Keep your roots so deep within him And build your house upon his solid rock Sometimes you win sometimes you fail For this very reason let God prevail May grace and peace be your in full Through your knowledge of God And of Jesus Christ our lord Don’t let situations get you down For in the name of Jesus you have eternal life Seek his face every day Learn his ways and understand prayer Keep your roots so deep within him And build your house upon his solid rock
21
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes “I believe that the very purpose of our life is to seek happiness. That is clear. Whether one believes in religion or not, whether one believes in this religion or that religion, we all are seeking something better in life. So, I think, the very motion of our life is towards happiness…” --Anonymous There are only three types of people; those who have found God and serve him; those who have not found God and seek him, and those who live not seeking, or finding him. The first are rational and happy; the second unhappy and rational, and the third foolish and unhappy.” -- Anonymous
Affirmation Everyday I long to be in your presence Lord for in you I find peace, I find me.
The Word Deut 4:29 But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul. Matthew 6:33 Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Psa 105:4 Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore. Prov 8:17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
22
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Let Go and Let God Song of reflection
How many times must I doubt
The plan God has for me Always doubting confusing His will with my lack of belief How many times must I be the wall That blocks me, from receiving God’s blessing Can’t depend on my guiding ways they lead me no where So teach me how to let go and let you lead not leaning on my Own understanding revive in me your way Let go and let God Stop worrying about Life situations stop budding in and Messing things making it more complicated Then it should have been Driven by emotions led me down a path Filled with fear distrust and deceit Can’t go on like that Don’t want to live this way any more It’s unhealthy I’m so down of being weary Lord this can’t be the plan you set for me Teach me how to let go and let you lead Not letting my emotions lead me Revive in me your way If you tell me to go right I will If you tell me to go left I will If you tell me to move up I will If you tell me to move back I will Let go and let God Stop worrying about Life situations stop budding in and Messing things making it more complicated Then it should have been
23
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes There is only one way to happiness, and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.
-Epictetus
“There are things that we never want to let go of, people we never want to leave behind.
But keep in mind that letting go isn’t the end of the world, it’s the beginning of a new life.” - Iyanla vanzant
Affirmation I maintain a positive attitude in the hardest of times.
The Word Prov 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. Psa 86:11 Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
24
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Love is Song of adoration
The very essence of your name is love
The only name that can unite as one Your name is worthy to be praise your great Your love is complete so pure Just to know your in my life is bright Brings me joy and it’s So satisfying and I don’t wanna part from your love Love is patient and kind Forgiving and it’s not blind If others don’t believe I believe in you The silent way you speak to me Is a pure and guiding love in deed It teaches me how to give with joy Your love is supreme it’s pure Just to know you in my life it’s bright Gives me wings to fly To soar like an eagle so high Don’t wanna part from your love Love can heal and mend bridges It’s wholesome and gives you inner strength It’s comforting but can be scolding Love is life a fountain that flows and grows Love is patient and kind Forgiving and not blind If other don’t believe I believe in you
25
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes Love is life. All, everything that I understand I understand only because I love. Everything is united by it alone. Love is God, and to die means that I, a particle of love, shall return to the general and eternal source. Where love is, there God is also
-Leo Tolstoy
- Mohandas Gandhi
Affirmation I am love for I am a child of God
The Word John 16:27 For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God. 1 John 4:9-12 By this the love of God was manifested in us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world so that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has beheld God at any time; if we love one another, God abides in us, and His love is perfected in us. Romans 8:37-39 But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
26
Beyond the music my testimony through song
I’m so Glad Song of joy
I never knew life could be
So sweet and filling when your next to me I never thought that I could feel Such joy running through my veins And I never thought that I could Feel so alive and fell so free Since the day that you came and set my mind free I woke up this morning Filled with love and such happiness I couldn’t seem to take this joy felt smile off of my face Then I asked myself this question why do I feel this way Then the answer came to me Jesus died and set me free I’m so glad You inspire me to be a higher me I’m so glad Makes me want to shout from my head to my feet I’m so glad Just to know your in my life You make me so glad I just can’t find the words to say How much you mean to me Everyday is a blessing there filled with so much joy You’ve been a good friend to me So faithful and so true Just because of who you are makes me want to shout I’m so glad You inspire me to be a higher me I’m so glad Makes me want to shout from my head to my feet I’m so glad Just to know your in my life You make me so glad
27
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes Happiness comes of the capacity to feel deeply, to enjoy simply, to think freely, to risk life, to be needed.
 - Storm Jameson
"Throw back the shoulders, let the heart sing, let the eyes ash, let the mind be lifted up, look upward and say to yourself... Nothing is impossible!"
~ Norman Vincent Peale
Affirmation I am excited about the Presence of God, the presence of unlimited good in me. I am excited about the love of God within me. I am excited about the mind of God within me.
The Word Job 32:8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding. Psalm 40:16 But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation always say, "The LORD be exalted!" Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Psalm 13:5 But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation
28
Beyond the music my testimony through song
God watches over me Song of joy
God watches over me yes He does And I know that for a fact If His eyes is on the sparrow Then I know he watches me God watches over me
I was driving home one winter night it was snowing so hard The road was slippery and I just couldn’t see well oh no Things happened so fast then the car started spinning round and round Then the next thing I knew I was out of harms way I know it was His doing God watches over me yes he does And I know that for a fact If is eyes is on the sparrow then I know he watches me God watches over me A dear a wonderful niece I have she’s just 9 years old The doctor diagnosed her with a bone disease oh no They said she wouldn’t live past the age of 3 But if you see her now she’s still going strong And I’ll never forget one night she said I know God’s taking care of me God watches over me yes he does And I know that for a fact If is eyes is on the sparrow Then I know he watches me God watches over me
29
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes Faith in the divine and faith in one's faith. You know everything is being protected, and everything is being taken care of. -Sri Ravi Shankar “My father, now in heaven, is a keeper of the birds. And his eye is on his sparrow� - Don Williams
Affirmation Gods protective Light surrounds me at all times and I am safe from all harm
The word Psalm 121:7,8 The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. Luke 12:7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than a sparrow Psalm 121: 3-4 He will not let your foot slip he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. Prov 15:3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
30
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Love Harmonic Song of adoration
When I was growing up I heard stories
About a man who loved unconditionally He healed the sick made the blind to see Cause the lame to walk and the deaf to hear Fed multitudes with two fish five loaves of bread And he raised the dead oh how great is man This is this is this is my love song for you Lord This is this is this is my love song for you Lord How fascinating is the man in these stories How he gave of himself so unselfishly How he laid his life as a sacrifices So that I might have eternal life He touch my soul I felt his love that’s why For him I write this song This is this is this is my love song for you Lord This is this is this is my love song for you Lord He spoke life changing words He said I am the way the truth and the light If any man believes in me He shall have everlasting life This is this is this is my love song for you Lord This is this is this is my love song for you Lord Everybody say Jesus
31
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes “Let each man think himself an act of God, his mind a thought, his life a breath of God; and let each try, by great thoughts and good deeds, to show the most of Heaven he hath in him.” - Philip James Bailey Every character has an inward spring; let Christ be that spring. Every action has a keynote; let Christ be that note, to which your whole life is attuned. ~Henry Drummond
Affirmation I believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ the Father the Almighty
The Word John 1 4:9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 1 Peter 2:24 who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we having died to sins, might live for righteousness by whose stripes you were healed.” John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends. He went from sovereignty to shame and from deity to death? Why!? For us.
32
Beyond the music my testimony through song
33
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Being Confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. Phillipians 1:6
34
Beyond the music my testimony through song
The Day Before Song of reflection
I sit and wonder what
it was really like The day before eve took that bite What really went wrong what was in her heart to make her doubt That she left Adams side Whatever it was she couldn’t let it go She need time to be on her own To try and figure out what was that all about That she left Adams side I want to know what made her so vulnerable I want to know Did she feel apart of his world I want to know I want to know I see and realize the lesson here in life and why eve took that bight she was sensitive and took things to heart that she left Adams side Whatever it was she couldn’t let it go She need time to be on her own To try and figure out what was that all about That she left Adams side Have you ever asked yourself the question What went wrong in the garden of Eden How something so sacred ended I want to know I want to know what made her so vulnerable I want to know Did she feel apart of his world I want to know I want to know
35
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes We have a responsibility in our time, as others have had in theirs, not to be prisoners of history but to shape history, a responsibility to fill the role of path-finder, and to build with others a global network of purpose and law. - Madeleine Albright Undoubtedly we have no questions to ask which are unanswerable. We must trust the perfection of the creation so far as to believe that whatever curiosity the order of things has awakened in our minds, the order of things can satisfy. - Anonymous
Affirmation Thank you, God, for opening my eyes to what I need to see.
The word Eph 5:22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. Genesis 2:23 Then the man said, “This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.” Genesis 2:18-25 Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” Now out of the ground the Lord God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. And whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name. The man gave names to all livestock and to the birds of the heavens and to every beast of the field. But for Adam there was not found a helper fit for him. So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and while he slept took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. And the rib that the Lord God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man.
36
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Identity Song of reflection
There was this man Who didn’t know his identity Depended on people just to find security Wants approval by always saying yes never no Compromised cause he didn’t want to be alone Everything he did never gave it any value Waited for someone to tell him you do Wants to be loved seeking others instead of God Compromised cause he didn’t want to be alone It’s how you feel not what you do That describes you That’s God in you It’s how you feel not what you do That describes you That’s God in you Your identity is not your stability But a purpose that will unlock Others destiny Yes a key designed for you by God Trust in Him and let Him lead the way You existence is a link to your identity Take your place as the soldiers you were made to be Wants to be loved seeking others instead of God Compromised cause he didn’t want to be alone It’s how you feel not what you do That describes you That’s God in you It’s how you feel not what you do That describes you That’s God in you
37
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes When you have a sense of your own identity and vision of where you want to go in your life, you then have the basis for reaching out to the world and going after your dream for a better life.- Stedman Graham Life isn't about ďŹ nding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. -- George Bernard Shaw
Affirmation I am loving and unique, free and loved in Christ. The Word John 12:36 I have been chosen by God and adopted as His child Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 I am a minister of reconciliation for God. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men's sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God. God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
38
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Live to give Song of reflection
We must be givers and not takers
Whatever you give will be given back to you Someone needs what you have to give Maybe your time Or a listening ear or a smile That will wipe away your tears You receive more from life when you live to give It’s a feeling that can’t be replaced By material things Live to give Live to give Live to give That’s how you will Fulfill God in life How joyful is life when you become someone’s light and help them through times and storms How helpful you can be to those who are in need Then you become a true power of love You receive more from life When you live to give It’s a feeling that can’t be replaced By Material things Live to give Live to give Live to give that’s how you will fulfill God in life
39
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes A person's true wealth is the good he or she does in the world. - Mohammed Unless we think of others and do something for them, we miss one of the greatest sources of happiness. - Ray Lyman Wilbur The best way to ďŹ nd yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of others. - Ghandi
Affirmation I can do something everyday to better the world, even if it’s just offering a kind word to someone who needs it.
The Word Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return Deuteronomy 15:10 Give generously to him and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to. Proverbs 22:9 He who is generous will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to the poor.
40
Beyond the music my testimony through song
U Are the sunshine of my life Song of adoration
Can we talk for a minute
I want to know how your doing I admit I’ve been neglecting And I know it’s seem so one sided Let’s talk about this friendship I feel I take advantage Always taking never giving So this is my thanksgiving You’re the sunshine of my life Your love brings me a smile Never want to part from your side You’re the lifter of my life I can’t forget that night I was feeling so up tight the pain I felt was so intense it cut through me like a knife I remember crying out Lord please come and take this pain away Then I felt your warm embrace that took my pain away You’re the sunshine of my life Your love brings me a smile Never want to part from your side You’re the lifter of my life
41
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in - Morrie Schwartz God and the angels look past your Earthly mistakes and see your eternal ame of Divine love within you. - Doreen Virtue
Affirmation I am a radiant being filled with light and love
The Word Psalm 9:1 I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will show forth all thy marvelous works. Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Eccl 11:7 Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun:
42
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Don’t let go Song of reflection
Imagine falling over a cliff and holding on for dear life If you let go you will not survive That’s how intense you must hold on to Christ He’s our support and source of life He is the way the truth the light He is my shelter and my guide he is the essence of my life Hold on to Christ for dear life Don’t let go don’t let go Hold on to Christ for dear life Don’t let go don’t let go Imagine living a life without light Aimlessly wondering without sight No matter how you try you can’t find your way That’s a life without Christ He is the way the truth the light He is my shelter and my guide He is the essence of my life Hold on to Christ for dear life Don’t let go don’t let go Hold on to Christ for dear life Don’t let go don’t let go
43
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes Hold on to Love; it is life’s greatest gift of all, for it shares, cares, and gives meaning to life. Hold on to Faith; it is the source of believing that all things are possible. It is the fiber and strength of a confident soul. - Anonymous “One ought to hold on to one's heart; for if one lets it go, one soon loses control of the head
too.” - Friedrich Nietzsche
Affirmation I know that God’s unfailing love surrounds me and that I can trust Him
The Word Psa 18:32 It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect. Psa 37:5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Isaiah 41:13 For I am the LORD, Your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
44
Beyond the music my testimony through song
We are Gifted Song of Identity
If you didn’t hear me clearly let me say it again you are gifted Doesn’t matter the age or where you’ve you are gifted It all starts from within I am gifted Everyone has the power for greatness it’s determined by service. We are gifted You were created with a special gift By and for God crafted and designed to give with care and love So don’t try to be like anyone else Cause the power of your gift lies in your own uniqueness. We are gifted If you didn’t hear me clearly let me say it again You were created with a special gift So don’t try to be like anyone else Cause the power of your gift lies in you in your own uniqueness We are gifted
45
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes The geat blessing of mankind are within us and within our reach; but we shut our eyes, and like people in the dark, we fall foul upon the very thing we search for, without finding it. - Seneca (7 B.C. - 65 A.A.) Your talent is God's gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God. - Anonymous
Affirmation I am showered with blessings and my Divine Inheritance.
The word Rom 12:6 Having then gifts different according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith. James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. Ephesians 4:4-8 Here is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all. But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore it says, "When He ascended on high, He led captive a host of captives, And He gave gifts to men."
46
Beyond the music my testimony through song
I Can Do It All Song of Encouragement
I can do it all
When you stand right by my side I don’t ask for more But to have you in my life Whenever I fall I know you’ll be there for me I can do it all I can do it all Every time I feel down and I can’t breath anymore You just come and pick me up Every time I let the pain in and I loose myself You just come and light my way You give me everything that I need in my life Don’t ask me what would I do with my life You’re the reason why I am what I am So I’m gonna love you till the end I can do it all When you stand right by my side I don’t ask for more But to have you in my life Whenever I fall I know you’ll be there for me I can do it all I can do it all Every time I cry myself to sleep cause I I Can’t reach all of my goals I look inside of me and try to look for a light Then I realize it’s you my God You give me everything that I need in my life Don’t ask me what would I do with my life Cause you’re the reason why I am what I am So I’m gonna love you till the end
47
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes Nobody can prevent you from choosing to be exceptional. Mark Sanborn “When God individualized Himself in you, He gave you everything you need — the power to accomplish the good you desire.” - Rev. Ike
Affirmation I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me.
The Word Exodus 15:2 The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father's God, and I will exalt him. Dan 10:19 And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me. Is 41:10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
48
Beyond the music my testimony through song
I’m so Thankful Song of gratitude
There’s so many things to be thankful for That I mustn’t let a day go by Without expressing my gratitude For the air I breath sun and the moon I’m so thankful for my son a gift of life And to watch him grow oh what a sight To be able to do what I love the most Sing and praise His name to the utmost I’m so thankful to you for being A shelter provider and comforter I’m so thankful to you for being A mother a father my savior Every day and night that passes by Be thankful to know your still alive To share love achieve and get right And make a difference in this life For the daily blessings that flows your way Constantly keeping you out of harms way May our lives be a testimony of his love and loyalty I’m so thankful to you for being A shelter provider and comforter I’m so thankful to you for being A mother a father my savior
49
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation. -- Brian Tracy Blessed are those that can give without remembering and receive without forgetting. -- Author Unknown
Affirmation I will consider each day a gift to be embraced with everything I have.
The Word Psalm 118:1-2 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! Let Israel say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Let the house of Aaron say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Let those who fear the Lord say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free. Ephesians 5:20 Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Psa 100:4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. Col 3:15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
50
Beyond the music my testimony through song
L.O.V.E Song of adoration
When I hear the word love the first thing
That comes to mind is God He’s the originator and creator Of true love He gives abundantly constantly unconditionally That he gave his son to die for me that is true love L is for the lamb you sacrificed O for your overflowing blessings V is for your victory banner and E is for eternal grace and mercies Just to see you smile yeah All I see through you is Gods love We’re connected in so many ways through his love Whatever may be the color race or sex In his name we are one One heart one Christ one mind one nation L is for the lamb you sacrificed O for your overflowing blessings V is for your victory banner and E is for eternal grace and mercies The hope for all the ills in this world Lies in one word Love If we all understood the power that lies within us what miracles we would see L is for the lamb you sacrificed O for your overflowing blessings V is for your victory banner and E is for eternal grace and mercies
51
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes Love has no desire but to fulfill itself. To melt and be like a running brook that sings its melody to the night. To wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving. ~Kahlil Gibran Love is, above all, the gift of God. ~ Anonymoue
Affirmation Right here and right now, I recognize, I acknowledge the Presence of God-in-me. I see only good, I see only God, in myself and in everyone else.
The Word John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Eph 5:2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savour. John 13:34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
52
Beyond the music my testimony through song
You are my Music Song of adoration
Here I am risking all I’ve got
Now I can’t pretend nothing happened there Please understand I never wanted to break the rules I know I messed up but give me one more chance Don’t give up, please don’t give up I’ll never do it again You are my voice, my song, the melody of my heart My soul, my life, You are the symphony of my joy My tears and my happiness You are my music Here I am telling you all of my heart Honestly I can’t breath without you And I can’t go on because you’re the reason of my life Without you nothing is right Don’t give up, please don’t give up I’ll never do it again You are my voice, my song, the melody of my heart My soul, my life, You are the symphony of my joy And my happiness You are my music
53
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes Believe in the importance of love, for it is the strength an beauty that brings music to our souls.-- Author Unknown “Music speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it rest, heals the heart and makes it whole, flows from heaven to the soul.” - Anonymous
Affirmation Thank you, God, for blessing me with every moment of this sweet life. Every moment is a gift.
The word Eph 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Philipp 2:2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be like minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Psa 89:15 Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.
54
Beyond the music my testimony through song
I should have waited Song of reflection
If I could go back and change one thing
I would if I could But that’s just wishful thinking If I knew then what I know now I’d do things differently Life has taught me that it was best to wait I learned my lesson the hard way Now it’s to late what’s done is done Now I live with the consequences I should have waited if knew then What I know now I should have waited if knew then What I know now I now understand The bound between a women and a man Separately they are halves Untidily they are one A partnership made sealed by God Holy and sanctified I went shopping for a happy end I couldn’t find one so I bought a new beginning A clean slate fresh start But it took a little while I should have waited if knew then What I know now I should have waited if knew then What I know now One thing is for certain If you link yourself more than once you’ll Surely be scattered That feeling of emptiness will follow you Wherever you go
55
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes Mistakes are a part of being human. Appreciate your mistakes for what they are: precious life lessons that can only be learned the hard way. Unless it's a fatal mistake, which, at least, others can learn from - Al Franken When man and wife are of one mind, clay is into gold refined. --Author Unknown
Affirmation I know that today’s discouragement will be replaced by tomorrow’s joy
The Word Psalm 27:14 Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. Psalm 37:34 Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it. Cor2 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
56
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Double Life Song of reection
I knew this girl who was conditioned to believe She couldn’t do wrong She had to live her life pleasing To everyones sight As long as she smiled And had an encouraging word Nobody would think to ask If she was doing alright oh no
She must have been tired of living a double life Always trying to hide and make thing right Living that double life She must have been tired of living a double life Always trying to hide and make thing right Living that double life From across the room She appeared to be at ease but deep down inside She was tormented by the ups and downs of her life That brought her shame despair and so pain But what killed her the most was her untruthfulness To the ones she loves the most She must have been tired of living a double life Always trying to hide and make thing right Living that double life She must have been tired of living a double life Always trying to hide and make thing right Living that double life
57
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light not our darkness that frightens us. Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. - Nelson Mandela, It does not matter what anybody else thinks, thinks or does – it is what you do that matters. -Richard Denny
Affirmation More than anything else, I need to be transformed by the power of God’s love. Only his love can heal my life.
The Word James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. James 1:22-25 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what he was like. But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing. Prov 16:9 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
58
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Comfort zone Song of Encouragement
You must first believe in your potential
If your to do what your capable of So stop self imposing limitations Life is difficult as it is All your potential lies within you To activate it you must think against the grain You’ll become on the outside What you believe in the inside so Step out of your comfort zone Step out of your comfort zone You can do anything Once you tune your mind to only stations That play songs of belief Don’t let your comfort zone trap you To accepting less than who you really are. Cease from letting your comfort zone keep you boxed in From discovering who you are No longer afraid of taking chances Instead of living a routine life Step out of your comfort zone Step out of your comfort zone I’m out of my comfort zone feeling free oh so free indeed I’m out of my comfort zone feeling free I’m free
59
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quote Don’t limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember, you can achieve. -- Mary Kay Ash Never giving up and pushing forward will unlock all the potential we are capable of. - Christy Borgeld You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition.What you’ll discover will be wonderful. What you’ll discover is yourself. - Alan Alda
Affirmation I am a risk taker, I am open to new Ideas I will let myself believe
The Word Rom 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and selfdiscipline. Philippians 2:13 For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.
60
Beyond the music my testimony through song
I accept Song of declaration
Lord I know the time has come
For me to take my responsibility I’ve let to many things distract me no more I know that it’s not to late forgive me for My negligence I firmly stand in your presence Lord and I accept my calling Whatever comes my way whatever heart ache Whatever road blocks are thrown my way I accept my calling Lord I know I did other things Then what I was called to do Singing and writing I got so caught up in what I thought was best I should have been praising and touring in your name Lord I stand before you with clarity Ready to go wherever you send me You’re the only one who really know who I am I accept my calling Whatever comes my way whatever heart ache Whatever road blocks are thrown my way I accept my calling Whatever your mission may be Whether a doctor a singer a nurse or a lawyer That’s who you were programmed to be so be strong and embrace your existence Whatever comes my way whatever heart ache Whatever road blocks are thrown my way I accept my calling
61
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes God, grant me the serenityTo accept things that I cannot change; The courage to change the things I can;And the wisdom to know the dierence. Dr. Reinhold Niebuhr
Affirmation Right here and right now I accept the Christ Presence in me. I accept the God Presence in me. I accept the purpose he has for me.
The Word Jeremiah 29:11 'For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. Philippians 2:13 for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure. Deut 31:6 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
62
Beyond the music my testimony through song
63
Beyond the music my testimony through song
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up on wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31
64
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Hold on my Sister Song of hope
It’s not an easy road
But we’ve got to keep pressing on Don’t stop keep moving on The devil will be there But don’t you despair Keep your eyes on the prize For we must see Christ Hold my Sister hold on Hold on my sister your change is going to come Be strong and know the Lord is there With faith together we can move mountains Hold on hold on There comes a time in life when we need a shoulder to lean on Someone who care through rainy days and keeps you holding on feeling strong telling you not to give up but to keep pressing on Hold on my brother your change is going to come Be strong and know the lord is there With faith together we can move mountains So just so just hold on
65
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes Never think that God’s delays are God’s denials. Hold on; hold fast; hold out. Patience is genius. - Georges-Louis Leclere De Buffon “To succeed you need to find something to hold on to, something to motivate you,
something to inspire you” - Tony Dorsett
Affirmation I am not alone I live in a world created and sustained by love. The presence and power of God in my life is love.
The Word Psa 27:14 Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. Joshua 1:9 I've commanded you to be strong and brave. Don't ever be afraid or discouraged! I am the Lord your God, and I will be there to help you wherever you go I John 4:7-8 My dear friends, we must love each other. Love comes from God, and when we love each other, it shows that we have been given new life. We are now God's children, and we know him. 8 God is love, and anyone who doesn't love others has never known him
66
Beyond the music my testimony through song
If you believe in Love Song of Encouragement
When all the world around you
Starts to quickly fade away And all the things you set out to do Suddenly the season changed You wonder what tomorrow will bring Searching for answers anything But know that love will see you through For love knew what you were born to do If you believe in love If you just trust in love If you hold on to love then know this to shall pass You’ve got to believe in love And hold strong to love Then know that everything will be alright I’ve walked the road your on right now Through experience I’ve realized That God has a plan for me Even when I couldn’t believe nor see That’s what so awesome about my God See I didn’t not understand then What I understand now Everything is done in his time Mean while you and I are being refined If you believe in love If you just trust in love If you hold on to love Then know this to shall pass You’ve got to believe in love And hold on strong to love Then know that everything will be alright
67
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes “For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is
possible.” - Stuart Chase “Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that
something inside of them was superior to circumstances” - Bruce Barton
Affirmation God provides me with more than enough substance and supply.
The Word John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing" John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Psalm 36:7 How priceless is your unfailing love! Both high and low among men find refuge in the shadow of your wings
.
68
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Self Worth Song of Identity
The greatest treasure you own is self worth
It’s a seed that embellishes the earth To easy for anyone to access will cause regress Its survival depend on the mind set of the home Words can’t express the strength you posses knowing your worth can make a difference. Eyes on it and protect it value it cultivate it for once fully grown will be strong as stone. Don’t let anyone steal your treasure Not a friend a foe or loved one You must guard it with your life Cause its value is priceless It’s a source that can move mountains Co create with God yeah! Words can’t express the strength you posses knowing your worth can make a difference Yourself worth is God imaging through you so you must guard it and keep it safe His seed lays within you nourish it And let him fully manifest Eyes on it and protect it value it cultivate it for once fully grown will be strong as stone.
69
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes “So much is man worth as he esteems himself.” - Francois Rabelais “There are no poor people, only people who are not aware of the riches of God within them.” - Rev. Ike There is within each of us the possibility of magnificence. Every moment is an opportunity to make it manifest. Let the spirit awaken you to a miraculous life. - Marianne Williamson
Affirmation God has buried infinite treasures within my being. I now mind, refine, and develop the infinite treasures within me.
The Word Gen 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. Philippians 4:8-9 Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. Colossians 2:2-3 My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
70
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Your love is like water Song of adoration
You purify me dissolve insecurities
And evaporate my inabilities Washing away every trace of uncertainties within me I don’t want to stop drinking from the cup of love Your love is like water A constant flowing stream that renews life in spring your love is like water it quenches deep within your love is like water Journeying on life cruise in your ocean Raging storms may throw me overboard I will not struggle or fear but float knowing your current will drift me safely to shore. I wan to drown in your love that pours freshly from above Spilling over An ever flowing fountain Your love is like water a constant flowing stream that renews life in spring your love is like water it quenches deep within your love is like water
71
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes “Love is like water; We can fall in it. We can drown in it. And we can’t live with out it.” -Unknown Nothing in the world is more flexible and yielding than water. Yet when it attacks the firm and the strong, none can withstand it, because they have no way to change it. So the flexible overcome the adamant, the yielding overcome the forceful. -- Lao Tzu
Affirmation I bathe in the unconditional love of my Creator
The Word Titus 2:14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. Titus 3:5 "He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit," 1 John 1:7 "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin." Peter1 1:22 Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:
72
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Take control of your life Song of reflection
Stop blaming your past and begin to take Your responsibility Stop making excuses for what you didn’t Do yesterday Stop procrastinating Leaving things to the last minute Take control of your life Stop leaving it others hands No more hesitation No more justification Stop looking to the left or the right Keep your eyes on the prize Don’t use no more excuses Don’t let one moment Pass you by keep your head to the sky God has placed in us all The capability He’ll guide you through the wilderness So fear no evil. He never said it would be easy But know that you are not alone So be determined In reaching your goal No more hesitation No more justification Stop looking to the left or the right Keep your eyes on the prize Don’t use no more excuses Don’t let one moment Pass you by Keep your head to the sky
73
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes Don't wait for something big to occur. Start where you are, with what you have, and that will always lead you into something greater. -- Mary Manin Morrissey
Take hold of the future or the future will take hold of you – be futurewise. -- Patrick Dixon
Affirmation Instead of being overwhelmed by the size of a task.I will take one small action at a time.
The Word Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, Ezekiel 12:28 Therefore say to them, Thus says the Lord God: None of my words will be delayed any longer, but the word that I speak will be performed, declares the Lord God.� 2 Corinthians 8:10-11 And in this matter I give my judgment: this benefits you, who a year ago started not only to do this work but also to desire to do it. So now finish doing it as well, so that your readiness in desiring it may be matched by your completing it out of what you have.
74
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Words of wisdom Song of gratitude
When I was a little girl
My mother use to tell me things I didn’t quite understand but she said to be strong Then in my later years I realized what she was telling me Thank you for your words of wisdom I keep them close each and every day She said hold on and be strong No matter what people say Stand proud and work hard That’s what she use to say Aim high and achieve anything you put your mind to These words will always remain Looking back from where I came I see how life has shaped and molded me This masterpiece which God himself made Is still being formed and shaped for his purpose But as life goes on and I’m still being formed I’ll always remember what mama use to say Thank you mother for bringing me up in the word of God For I know that it’s in him that I can stand strong His word has guided me through tested times and Here I stand today because of his grace and mercy And the words you use to say She said hold on and be strong No matter what people say Stand proud and work hard That’s what she use to say Aim high and achieve anything you put your mind to These words will always remain
75
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes “Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it” - Albert Einstein “Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you
make a life.” - Sandra Carey
Affirmation Thank you, God, for opening me to receive your divine wisdom and guidance.
The Word Tim2 1:13 Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. Deut 11:18 Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes. Psalm 111:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! Proverbs 2: 1-2 My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding; yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. .
76
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Unconditional love Song of adoration
You knocked at my door and I refuse to open it
You’ve always been by my side I refused to acknowledge it What have I done to deserve such loyalty When all in return I gave you was a penalty You’ve always been there fighting all my battles And I want to thank but I don’t deserve this kind of love A love so rare An unconditional love such a quenching love That I found in you Lord I come to you asking you for forgiveness Knowing that I’ve come short of your will Knowing that I need you in my life every moment Please take me and use me lord to do your service Cleans me and make me pure renew a right spirit Within me Lord I don’t deserve this kind of love A love so rare An unconditional love such a quenching love That I found in you What a mighty God we serve king of all kings Lord of all Lords rose of Sharon What a mighty God we serve Selfless when he gave his son to die for You and me on Calvary I don’t deserve this kind of love A love so rare An unconditional love such a quenching love That I found in you
77
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get–only with what you are expecting to give–which is everything. --Katherine Hepburn “Love is a force that connects us to every strand of the universe, an unconditional state
that characterizes human nature, a form of knowledge that is always there for us if only we can open ourselves to it” -- Emily Hilburn "God’s Love is given to you, unending, unchanged, and unconditional,and only a thought keeps you from it." - Anonymous
Affirmation I know that I deserve Love and accept it now
The Word 1 Corinthians 13:4-13: 'Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. . .And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.' Romans 8:35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? 1 John 3:16-18 By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. 78
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Say & See Song of reflection
As a human race we’re so funny
Always ask for things yet not ready To receive cause we ask with such lack of belief If you ask and in your mind your doubting Know your blocking what your requesting So make sure you say and see And you’ll get everything you need You must focus and have faith Just say it can be done Just say you will succeed Believe in what you ask for Just believe You’re the outcome of your belief system You get out of life what you put in The mind is a tool but if not well used Can be your doom You must see the invisible Then you’ll do the impossible So make sure you say and see In order to guarantee You must focus and have faith There’s no way you can get anything in life If you don’t speak and visualize The secret is that you must be And you’ll receive what you believe You must focus and have faith Just say it can be done Just say you will succeed Believe in what you ask for Just believe
79
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes “Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.” - Gail Devers It is impossible to be a hero in anything unless one is first a hero in faith. - Jacobi
Affirmation I have utmost confidence/ability to realize/manifest my wishes/desires.
The Word
Hebr 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. James 1:6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. Mark 11:23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.
80
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Perfect Love Song of adoration
Your perfect in all your ways
There is no one like you Lord No other name so pure and true No one can do the things you do What doors you open no one can shut What doors you shut no one can open You are a miracle working God No one name can describe you Your divine and holy Your presence is omnipotent you are Your perfect in all your ways There is no one like you Lord Your words bring peace joy and truth Your so great and powerful What amazes me about you lord You care for my every need Despite my selfishness Doesn’t matter what I’ve done wrong you still love and care for me You are an awesome loving God No one name can describe you Your Alpha and omega The beginning and the end you are You are
81
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes "God is love. He didn’t need us. But he wanted us. And that is the most amazing thing." -- Rick Warren
Affirmation I rejoice in the Love I encounter everyday
The Word Psa 18:30 As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him. Deut 32:4 He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he. 1 John 2:5 But whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. By this we may know that we are in him: Revelation 21:6 "He said to me: "It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To him who is thirsty I will give to drink without cost from the spring of the water of life."
82
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Enough Is Enough Song of declaration
Married
at a young age
Abused an badly beaten Never having the chance to explore and learn new things Never left for fear of her husband and what’s out there. Then there was a girl who went out chilling with her friends Refused a ride said tonight I’ll walk instead But to her dismay she was followed and raped Enough is enough Take back what is yours God has given you all the courage that you need To look him in the eye and say I’m Gods child In his name you are defeated You can’t you wont take from me no more You may not have lived through those same situations But know the feeling of fear and desperation After being robbed of something so precious and so dear You may feel after going through something like that There no more hope no more joy nothing left to go to But I’m here to tell you to take back what was taken from you Enough is enough Take back what is yours God has given you all the courage that you need To look him in the eye and say I’m Gods child In his name you are defeated You can’t you wont take from me no more There’s nothing in this life you can’t overcome You have the power to take back what was once yours Your pride your innocence your dreams And your dignity So take a stance and show your more Determined than anything
83
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes When you decide such things, it is then that you discover the Blessings and the power that has been with you all along! -- Jocelyn Soriano When you finally exercise your powers, you decide that you do not have to play the victim anymore. You have the freedom and the capability. You decide! -- Jocelyn soriano
Affirmation I refuse to wallow in disappointment, despair or self-pity, choosing instead to partner with God for His best in my life by moving immediately to praise.
The Word Sam31 0:18 And David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away: and David rescued his two wives. Tim2 2:26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. Tim2 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
84
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Choose Ye This Day Song of reflection
Back in the days of Israel
God told his people To choose between Him and Baal They could not split their loyalties They had to serve him only Choose ye this day whom ye will serve God wants to know You can’t be of two opinions Is it yes or no It’s got to be either one it’s got to be yes or no In this life the choices you make Reflect who you are and where you’ve been So take the time to realize Who you are and where you’ve been For the fruits that you bear Will reveal the truth within Choose ye this day whom ye will serve God wants to know You can’t be of two opinions Is it yes or no It’s got to be either one it’s got to be yes or no Make no mistake there is an every day struggle Between good and evil yeah And it’s up to choose on which side your going to stand it can’t be both it’s got to be one or the other so choose ye this day
85
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes “There are always two choices. Two paths to take. One is easy. And its only reward is that it's easy.” -- Anonymous “Man is a being with free will; therefore, each man is potentially good or evil, and it's up
to him and only him (through his reasoning mind) to decide which he wants to be.” -- Ayn Rand
Affirmation I have faith in my inner being leading me in the correct direction.
The Word
Josh 24:15 Choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. Deuteronomy 30:19-20 I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live; that you may love the LORD your God, that you may obey His voice, and that you may cling to Him, for He is your life and the length of your days; and that you may dwell in the land which the LORD swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give them. Eph 5:1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;
86
Beyond the music my testimony through song
87
Beyond the music my testimony through song
The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hind’s feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instrument Habakkuk 3:19
88
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Stronger than you know Song of Encouragement
Donʼt pay attention to what they say Block out all the stress all the blame There sending your way Quiet the voice of doubt in your head Retreat go deep There youʼll find strength and peace Donʼt be afraid to show it Donʼt be afraid to own it Youʼll gain more strength and courage When you stand on your two feet cause Your stronger than you know So much stronger than you know And it grows deeper than you know So much deeper. For once in your life speak out and set things right your the driver and navigator of your life It stops today no more playing games Call them out step out on your own cut the umbilical chord Donʼt be afraid to show it Donʼt be afraid to own it Youʼll gain more strength and courage when you stand on your two feet cause You are stronger than you know Stronger than you know And it grows deeper than you know Deeper than you know
89
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes “Just as the trees lose their leaves so they can grow back stronger, now is the time to lose your fears so that you can grow stronger” - Anonymous Look well into thyself; there is a source of strength which will always spring up if thou wilt always look there. -Marcus Antoninus Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will. -Mahatma Gandhi
Affirmation what does not destroy me makes me stronger - Friedriech W Nietzsche
The Word Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Deuteronomy 20:1-4 When you go to war against your enemies and see horses and chariots and an army greater than yours, do not be afraid of them, because the LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt, will be with you. 2 When you are about to go into battle, the priest shall come forward and address the army. 3 He shall say: "Hear, O Israel, today you are going into battle against your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not be terrified or give way to panic before them. 4 For the LORD your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory." 1 Chronicles 28:20 David also said to Solomon his son, "Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the LORD is finish
90
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Inner Love Song of Identity
I spent most of my life trying to find Some peace of mind After searching so long I grew tired of going wrong Iʼve been looking in the wrong places And Iʼve trusting in the wrong people And all that time I should have looked inside of me It took sometime for me to know this But now I understand All the love I need in my life Is inside of me Reflecting back on those times When I went searching for love Thinking Iʼd finally find a place to call home Every place Iʼd thought Iʼd find it Turned out to be a disappointment And all that time I should have looked inside of me It took sometime for me to know this But now I understand All the love I need in my life is inside of me It took sometime for me to know this But now I understand All the love I need in my life is inside of me
91
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes Make a promise to give to yourself as much as you give of yourself. Remember, do not put yourself on sale. - Anonymous “True love doesn't come to you, it has to be inside you.” - Julia Roberts Love yourself, for if you don't, how can you expect anyone else to love you? -- Unknown
Affirmation I accept and love myself.
The Word 1 John 4:4 Greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world. Col 2:10 I am complete in Him who is the head of all principality and power Ephesians 3:17-19 Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from Go James 1:2-4 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
92
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Gift of Life Song of gratitude
I feel such a deep love Youʼre a precious miracle of life Oh my heart just canʼt believe That your apart of me I vow to love you never to leave you And Iʼll do right by you Keep you from danger Iʼll be your shelter Until you learn to fly You are my gift of life Wrapped in joy and love And tied with ribbons of care You are my gift of life Sent from up above A gift Iʼll always cherish As I lay you down to sleep I thank the Lord for giving you to me Daily I ask him to reveal Your purpose in life to me That I may guide you Encourage and keep you without stifling you Just as Mary did when she raised Jesus Until He learned to fly You are my gift of life Wrapped in joy and love And tied with ribbons of care You are my gift of life Sent from up above A gift Iʼll always cherish
93
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes A new baby is like the beginning of all things-wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities. -- Eda J. Le Shan
The qualities of creativity and genius are within you, awaiting your decision to match up with the power of intention. Genius is a characteristic of the creative force that allows all of material creation to come into form. it is an expression of the divine. - Dr. Wayne Dyer
Affirmation I will pay attention to children and my own to what they bring into my life
The Word James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Psalms 127:3-5 Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate. Genesis 33:5 ESV And when Esau lifted up his eyes and saw the women and children, he said, “Who are these with you?” Jacob said, “The children whom God has graciously given your servant.”
94
Beyond the music my testimony through song
In The Name of Love Song of reflection
I remember the day we first met ooh your eyes I will never forget The way you looked at me As we passed in the market in aisle Three Your smile you wink your face Marked me in away I could never erase Now as husband and wife I keep those memories at the corner of my mind To get me through hard times What happened to us the vows We took in front of God For better or worse in sickness Till death do us part Letʼs riser above our selfish ways And fuse in the name of love I know weʼve been playing different notes But together we can make sweet harmony Iʼm the water and you are the glass We can quench this bound I know it will last Canʼt we see our difference makes us whole That our strength and our weakness Forms a strong hold So letʼs quiet these words Of separation and of disaccord And unite our spirits in the name of love Who said married life would be easy But I believe that it can work out If we live for the needs of our spouse Thatʼs what love is all about
95
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes A long marriage is two people trying to dance a duet and two solos at the same time. ~Anne Taylor Fleming Marriage isn’t what you want it to be, it’s what you make it become. -Jenifer Meade
Affirmation I think and live in ways that guide me to love and serve God in the highest way possible.
The Word Ephisians 4:31-32 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. 1 John 3:23 And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us. Colossians 2:2 My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ,
96
Beyond the music my testimony through song
I can’t Live Without you Song of reflection
Every day and night up and down the same street moving to the same beat purposeless in life just getting by Deep inside I donʼt feel right There something more for me to do In this life I must pursue Iʼm letting you lead the way Guide me everyday I canʼt live without you I canʼt live without you Your the way the only way to fulfill my task in life today You created me in your own image And know what I was born to do Specifically assigned On a mission called life Spreading love to everyone There nothing left for me to do But for me to trust in you Iʼm letting you lead the way Guide me everyday I canʼt live without you I canʼt live without you Your the way the only way to fulfill my task in life today You must realize That your on earth for a time refocus on your mission and no longer be distracted off your course 97
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes So many people walk around with a meaningless life. They seem half-asleep, even when they're busy doing things they think are important. This is because they're chasing the wrong things. The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.� - Anonymous Life without a purpose is a languid, drifting thing; every day we ought to review our purpose, saying to ourselves, 'This day let me make a sound beginning -Thomas Kempis
Affirmation I acknowledge that God is providing everything and everyone required for me to fulfill His purposes in my life.
The Word Hebrews 13:5, 6 He Himself has said, "I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you," so that we confidently say, "The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What shall man do to me?" Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you...I will strengthen you, surely I will help you. Exodus 33:14 And He said, "my presence shall go with you, and I will give you rest.�
98
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Life circumstances are not problems Song of reflection
For to long Iʼve let fear and doubt Dominate me Crippling me from moving forward To discover whatʼs a head of me For to long Iʼve let my thoughts distract me form reality Iʼve only got one life to live So let me make the best of it Itʼs time to break loose And shake free Itʼs time to breakthrough And live fully life circumstances are not problems But puzzles to assemble And move on Enough already stop Drowning in misery Step out and siege the moment To live joyously Stop telling how big your problems are Tell your problems how big you are Youʼve only got one life to live So donʼt you waist it Life is a puzzle you must see The finish picture So you must see and live your life through him Become and live the way that He intended you to be Heʼll make your journey easy
99
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes Difficulties are opportunities to better things; they are stepping stones to greater experience. Perhaps someday you will be thankful for some temporary failure in a particular direction. When one door closes, another always opens -- Author Unknown To the question of your life you are the answer, and to the problems of your life you are the solution. ~Joe Cordare “Opposition is a natural part of life. Just as we develop our physical muscles through overcoming opposition - such as lifting weights - we develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and adversity.” - Stephen R. Covey quotes
Affirmation I am here and I’m staying. Whatever life throws at me, I will not be stopped
The Word 1 Thess 5:18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. John 16:33 "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." Romans 8:35,37 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? ....No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
100
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Everything I am to be Song of Identity
I woke up this morning And for the first time realized Who I am Everything became so clear I no longer disappeared Right then I new everything changed I became nothing will ever be the same Right then I knew my destiny I始ll achieve Because I truly believe That I am everything I am to be With your light shinning from Within me Not defined by my past But prepared for my task It came to me that there has to be more to life Then what I see Just trying to make ends meet Instead of living fearlessly Right then I knew I had to change rearrange The way that I was thinking And begin to live accordingly To His word that始s all God asks of me Can you help me say That I am everything I am to be With your light shinning from Within me Not defined by my past But prepared for my task
101
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes Be proud of who you are and what you do. You deďŹ ne the things around you- things will never deďŹ ne you. - Anonymous
Affirmation Right here and right now, I recognize, I acknowledge the Presence of God-in-me. The Word Hebrews 13:20, 21 Now the God of peace...equip you in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ. Philippians 2:13 For God is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure. 2 Corinthians 3;5 Not that we are adequate in ourselves to consider anything as coming from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God. --
102
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Live for now Song of reflection
Why sit and cry looking for answers To questions why Dwelling on things that cannot change Focus on the things of today And rise above the situations Thereʼs no more time to waist Days are short months turns to weeks Weeks into days Everyday given to you is a blessing so use it wisely Live for now Not for yesterday or tomorrow Live for now For yesterdays sunʼs gone down Live for now Not for yesterday or tomorrow Live for Now Tomorrow may not allow Have the courage and strength To live for now focusing 100% on the plow The seeds you plant today will bloom someday So get digging start planting God has fully equipped you with all the tools So itʼs up to you make the most of what Heʼs given you Spend each waken moment of your life Fulfilling your purpose Find peace and strength through adversity Be determined to fulfill your destiny No matter what donʼt let anyone, anything distract you Go ahead and do what youʼve gotta do Cause thereʼs no time to waist No more time to waist Tic tock the clock is ticking Heʼs coming back soon So you better be ready 103
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes Don’t postpone what you need to do today until tomorrow. You can’t postpone the inevitable. success is created one thought, one word, and one action at a time. Anonymous The financial seeds you have planted and nurtured with care in time will grow into gardens that can feed you and your family. - Anonymous
Affirmation I will enjoy this moment, just as it is. I will live in this moment just as it is - Buddah
The Word Colossiana 3:1-2 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Romans 13:1 Besides this you know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed. The night is far gone; the day is at hand.
104
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Stand Still Song of reflection
She became so caught up In here daily life That she completely missed the reason why She had been given life Living the same routine from week to week Making no room for Him No time connecting no He speaks to her she can barely hear She constantly on the move so consumed We must focus on God and not the things of this world Stand still and listen To the voice that speaks within Stand firm donʼt move Till He reveals his plan to you She appears to be living a perfect life Behind close doors sheʼs so empty And dissatisfied Spending her days working endlessly Instead of giving sharing and serving oh He speaks to her she can barely hear She constantly on the move so consumed Stand still and listen To the voice that speaks within Stand firm donʼt move Till He reveals his plan to you We must focus on God and not the things of this world Stop take a minute and breath Be still be silent Be open to receive
105
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes Reflect on what you have done in the past and choose how you will act in the future. it’s never too soon to begin or too late to start. - Anonymous "No thought, no action, no movement, total stillness: only thus can one manifest the true nature and law of things from within and unconsciously, and at last become one with heaven and earth." - Lao Tzu
Affirmation I am in constant connection with the Divine Loving Power in the Universe.
The Word Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Psalm 37:4,7 “Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass … Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him.” Psalm 37:23 “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord … ”
106
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Reflections of Love Song of reflection
He set an example here on earth He taught us how to live a life of love He showed us how to give abundantly He spoke words of wisdom and peace Thatʼs how He lived He touched everyone that he would meet He shared freely and unselfishly He soothed lonely souls that needed console He healed the broken hearted Restored their joy within Thatʼs how He lived We must be a reflection Standing before Him as a mirror Reflecting His love peace and joy Just as the sun reflects off the water Our lives is a result of our thoughts The seeds we sow through actions His life is the blueprint we need To inspire us through whatever life brews We must be a reflection Standing before Him as a mirror Reflecting His love peace and joy Just as the sun reflects off the water
107
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light not our darkness that frightens us. Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. - Nelson Mandela, When you are loving yourself fully the relationships in your life will reect that love back to you. ~Aaron
Affirmation I am an ever-renewing, ever-changing, ever-growing being, born with an inner guidance that helps me create and maintain vibrant health and happiness.
The Word 1 Peter 2:21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps Eph 5:1-2 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savour.
108
Beyond the music my testimony through song
What matters most in life Song of reflection
Life has a way that It can drive you insane If you donʼt know what your looking for She can miss lead you and confuse you If you donʼt know what to stand for Donʼt let life get the best of you Get the best of life Face her head on and head strong Instead of passing through her back door What matters most in life is to love And be loved To give it full meaning By connecting with God What matters most in life is to love And be loved To give it full meaning By connecting with God We spend our time in worry and distress Chasing after status and success When in truth we should be spending each moment creating joy and happiness Donʼt let life get the best of you Get the best of life Itʼs in those moments that we give life meaning and connect with other beings What matters most in life is to love And be loved To give it full meaning By connecting with God What matters most in life is to love And be loved To give it full meaning By connecting with God Donʼt let life get the best of you get the best of life 109
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes The key to life is to love be thankful and give thanks for everything that happens both good the happiness and sadness. - Anonymous “The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in.” Anonymous “So many people walk around with a meaningless life. They seem half-asleep, even when they're busy doing things they think are important. This is because they're chasing the wrong things. The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.”
Affirmation I choose love, joy and freedom, open my heart and allow wonderful things to flow into my life. The Word John 15:12-13 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. Prov 3:13-14 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. 1 John 4:16 So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him
110
Beyond the music my testimony through song
LUCY Song of hope
Lucy is here name She portrays a victim on life stage Always complaining justifying Never assumes responsibility Her whole life she focus on receiving Blessings not giving As long as lucy sees the glass half empty She wont succeed Lucy is here name She始s a type that never stays in one place Always fighting and yelling causes a scene where ever she goes easily swayed by her emotions And pressures in her life As long as lucy keeps the same attitude She wont settle down Lucy by speaking Change will come Doubt keeps silent But by faith you will succeed You may be asking Can lucy change her life change her ways Yes she can if she holds to The vision she wants in her life It始s not what she does But how she thinks that will make the difference The only person who can change lucy Is lucy herself
111
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes Our mind gives us a thousand ways to say no. There is only one way to say yes and that is inspired by the heart. - Anonymous Your whole life comes alive when you have the courage to follow your dream, to create change and to do what is right over what is easy. - Anonymous "Shape your life by the way you think. Shape your thinking by the way you love. Shape your love by your willingness to open your heart. Open your heart by your sheer desire to experience more love." - Anonymous
Affirmation My positive thinking leads me to positive action. And I get positive results.
The Word Psalms 138:7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me. John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. Psalms 37:23-24 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
112
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Be strong and courageous Song of Encouragement
There is a purpose for every hurdle you jump
In this race of life Their there to asses what your really made of Then to adjust and move forward Don’t be distracted with where your opponent is Stay focus and on pace For the rules of this race Is not who finishes first but who finishes the race Be strong and courageous Don’t ever give up Till you cross that finish line Be strong and courageous Don’t ever give up For God is on your side At times you may feel that you can’t go on Your body wants to shut down The endless hurdles that you see ahead You can’t seem to catch your breath Your to close don’t give up now keep moving don’t slowdown Focus one stretch at a time and you are sure to cross that finish line Be strong and courageous Don’t ever give up Till you cross that finish line Be strong and courageous Don’t ever give up For God is on your side We know that finishing life race can be challenging But the reward is life changing So stand strong and Hold on Fight the good fight keep the faith and finish this race
113
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes “The most spiritual human beings, assuming they are the most courageous, also experience by far the most painful tragedies: but it is precisely for this reason that they honor life, because it brings against them its most formidable weapons.� -- Anonymous If you feel like giving up, remember that God has promised that He will never leave us nor forsake us. We have a living God and if you are very afraid of life, He is always there to rescue you --Anonymous
Affirmation I have the assurance that I can overcome every obstacle in life for my courage and strength to overcome comes from my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
The Word 1 Chronicles 28:20 David also said to Solomon his son, "Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the LORD is finished. 2 Corinthians 4:7-11 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that his life may be revealed in our mortal body. James 1:12 "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him."
114
Beyond the music my testimony through song
6 AM Train Song of reection
Here you are sitting contemplating
What are you unsure of What are you so afraid of Don't let your feelings indecision get in the way Of a better life a better way You have nothing to loose Everything to gain So get up and catch that 6 AM train Pack your bags of what you know Leave your feelings at the door Here is your ticket hold on for The ride of your life Stop feeling down stop feeling low Get off of that train of thought Destination is no Stop feeling down stop feeling low Catch that 6 AM train Start living by what you know Don't think to long the train will come I hope your on it It’s destination's life changing This is your chance to let go and break from your past Life goes on and on it doesn't wait You have nothing to loose Everything to gain So get up and catch that 6 AM train Pack your bags of what you know Leave your feelings at the door Here is your ticket hold on for The ride of your life Look into the mirror There you'll find the answer It's not where you came from But what you will become that's important For you and the next generation
115
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Quotes "The way to develop self-confidence is to do the thing you fear and get a record of successful experiences behind you. Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved." -- William Jennings Bryan "Never let the odds keep you from doing what you know in your heart you were meant to do.” -- H. Jackson Brown, Jr. "Progress always involves risks. You can't steal second base and keep your foot on first. " -- Frederick B. Wilcox
Affirmation I am will move wherever God tells me to move
The Word James 4:14 Yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. Matthew 13:16 “But you have God-blessed eyes—eyes that see! And God-blessed ears—ears that hear! A lot of people, prophets and humble believers among them, would have given anything to see what you are seeing, to hear what you are hearing, but never had the chance. Ephesians 5:15-16 “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” (NIV)
116
Beyond the music my testimony through song
117
Beyond the music my testimony through song
SONG INDEX
118
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Song of hope: Is a song that expresses something to hope for, an expectation of something better and greater to come. Heb 11:1 “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen”. Hold on my Sister................................................................................... 65 Lucy....................................................................................................... 111
Song of adoration: Is a song that expresses honor to a divine being (Yahwe) an intense regard of love a fervent devotion that worships and glorifies. Ephesians 1:3 “Praise be to the Lord God and Father of our Lord and Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ”. Love is ..................................................................................................... 23 Love song Harmonic................................................................................ 31 U are the sunshine.................................................................................... 41 L.O.V.E..................................................................................................... 51 You are my music..................................................................................... 53 Your love is like water.............................................................................. 71 Unconditional love................................................................................... 77 Perfect love............................................................................................... 81
Song of gratitude: Is a song that expresses thankfulness and appreciation for benefits received. 1 Corinthians 15:57 “Thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ”. Thank you................................................................................................... 17 I’m so thankful............................................................................................ 49 Words of wisdom........................................................................................ 75 Gift of life................................................................................................... 93
119
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Song of declaration Is a song that makes known where you stand or what you believe in. Roman 10:9 “If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved”. Victory....................................................................................................... 11 Free........................................................................................................... 13 I am........................................................................................................... 17 I accept...................................................................................................... 61 Enough is Enough..................................................................................... 83
Song of reflection Is a song that has you consider carefully at length to meditate or ponder on. To listen attentively and thoughtfully. Phillipians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. In this life.................................................................................................. 19 Let go and let God..................................................................................... 21 Seek his face.............................................................................................. 25 The day before........................................................................................... 35 Identity....................................................................................................... 37 Live to Give............................................................................................... 39 Don’t let go................................................................................................ 43 I should have waited.................................................................................. 55 Double life................................................................................................. 57 Take control of your life............................................................................ 73 Say & see................................................................................................... 79 Choose ye this day...................................................................................... 85 In the name of love..................................................................................... 95 I can’t live without you.............................................................................. 97 Life circumstance....................................................................................... 99 Live for now............................................................................................... 103 Stand still................................................................................................... 105 Reflection of love...................................................................................... 107 What matters most in life.......................................................................... 109 120
Beyond the music my testimony through song
6 am train.................................................................................................. 115
Song of Encouragement Is a song that inspires with hope, courage or confidence to give support. Hebrews 10:25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. I can do it all............................................................................................. 47 If you believe in love................................................................................ 67 Comfort zone............................................................................................ 59 You are stronger........................................................................................ 89 Be strong and courageous........................................................................ 113
Song of Identity Is a song that expresses characteristics that someone recognizes as belonging uniquely to himself that establishes his or her individual personality for life. Matthew 5:14 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. We are gifted............................................................................................. 45 Self worth.................................................................................................. 69 Inner love................................................................................................... 91 Everything I am to be............................................................................... 101
Song of joy Is a song that expresses emotions of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying. Psalm 9:2 I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. I’m so glad................................................................................................. 25 God is watching over me........................................................................... 29
121
Beyond the music my testimony through song
Beyond The Music Testimony through song “I
can do all things through Christ which strengthens me” Philippians 4:13
Beyond the music is my testimony through song. Interweaved with quotes, affirmations, and bible verses hand picked by me to encourage, strengthen, motivate, and inspire you through your everyday life. Beyond the music testimony through songs covers these specific topics; Prosperity Spirituality Family Relationships Self love Confidence Motivation and many more.... As you read Beyond the music may you be richly Blessed, filled, and assured of Christ love and ever presence in your life. Jennifer Meade is a singer / songwriter / author / and vocal coach. She is all about the positive and sharing her knowledge and gift. To Buy Jennifer’s music http://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/ jennifer-meade/id267632617
ISBN 978-0-9869076-0-9
90000 >
Monia Publishing 9 780986 907609 122
USA $10 Canada $10