Fellow Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I think I speak for most of us when I say...

"WHY AREN'T WE HOME YET JESUS!"

:)

I know I am feeling extremely weary, and especially disillusioned as to why we, The Bride, are still on Earth seeing all this darkness surround us minute by minute. But we know, and rejoice, that "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." 2 Peter 3:9

The more can get onto the Ark at the last minute the merrier the celebration will be!
Glory to our merciful God above!

So I wanted to share this song with everyone from Casting Crowns latest album called "Come To The Well", the song is simply titled "Courageous" and filled me with vigor and motivation to continue fighting for the Truth of our beloved Bridegroom Jesus and his imminent arrival to snatch us away into His eternal rest (may it come quickly!).

"COURAGEOUS"


Lyrics:
We were made to be courageous
We were made to lead the way
We could be the generation
That finally breaks the chains
We were made to be courageous
We were made to be courageous

We were warriors on the front lines
Standing, unafraid
But now we're watchers on the sidelines
While our families slip away

Where are you, men of courage?
You were made for so much more
Let the pounding of our hearts cry
We will serve the Lord

We were made to be courageous
And we're taking back the fight
We were made to be courageous
And it starts with us TONIGHT

The only way we'll ever stand
Is on our knees with lifted hands
Make us courageous
Lord, make us courageous

This is our resolution
Our answer to the call
We will love our wives and children
We refuse to let them fall

We will reignite the passion
That we buried deep inside
May the watchers become warriors
Let the men of God arise

We were made to be courageous
And we're taking back the fight
We were made to be courageous
And it starts with us tonight

The only way we'll ever stand
Is on our knees with lifted hands
Make us courageous
Lord, make us courageous

Seek justice
Love mercy
Walk humbly with your God

In the war of the mind
I will make my stand
In the battle of the heart
And the battle of the hand

In the war of the mind
I will make my stand
In the battle of the heart
And the battle of the hand

We were made to be courageous
And we're taking back the fight
We were made to be courageous
And it starts with us tonight

The only way we'll ever stand
Is on our knees with lifted hands
Make us courageous
Lord, make us courageous

We were made to be courageous
Lord, make us courageous!


...and right as I was about to post this, this song played on my iTunes... Praise God!

"WEDDING DAY" by Casting Crowns


Lyrics:
There's a stirring in the Throne Room
And all creation holds it's breath
Waiting now to see the Bridgegroom
Wondering how the Bride will dress
And she wears white
And she knows that she's undeserving
She bears the shame of history
With this worn and weary maiden
Is not the Bride that He sees
And she wears white head to toe
But only He can make it so

CHORUS:
When someone dries your tears
When someone wins your heart and says your beautiful
When you don't know you are
And all you long to see
Is written on His face
Love has come and finally set you free
On that Wedding Day
On that Wedding Day

She has danced in golden castles
And she has crawled through beggar's dust
But today she stands before Him
And she wears His righteousness
And she will be who He adores
And this is what He made her for

(Chorus)

BRIDGE
When the hand that bears the only scars
And heaven touch her face
And the last tears she'll ever cry
Are finally wiped away
And the clouds roll back as He takes her hand
And walks her through the gates
Forever we will reign

(Chorus)

OH GLORY TO THE KING OF kings! HE IS COMING TO RESCUE US!

Thanks, Clay!

I needed that this morning.

Waiting with all here for the call of our Bridegroom!

Maranatha!

Clay,
Thanks for posting these encouraging song videos from Casting Crowns. I have really been blessed by the music of Casting Crowns, and I helped them set up their stage for an outdoor concert some years ago. Mark Hall, who is their lead singer, writes their songs, and I can tell that he is very much led by the Holy Spirit. God bless!

Kevin

Thank you, Clay!!! Beautiful and encouraging!

Kevin that is so cool that you got to meet Mark, I absolutely love his lyrics. Holy Spirit filled for sure!

Beautiful Clay,

Thank you so much for sharing this video with all of us here!

Blessings in Christ Jesus,

Valerie

Clay,
It was very cool. This was back when Casting Crowns had just started to be well known. My niece's husband was playing in a minor league baseball game, and I watched the game with the band and talked with them. After the game, Casting Crowns gave the fans a free concert.

Kevin