Music Review

This is some of the music that is resonating with my soul lately and helps me be in God's presence and helps my joy...

In the car yesterday, we had a PureNRG CD in. I have heard it 100 times, but never really heard the words to this song. It so hit home! (I know it's a kids' CD, but it is truth!) It is called "Pray" and here are the first lines... (or see it, hear it here.)

Overwhelmed and uninspired
Miscommunication breakdown
I'm in an ocean
Trying to start a fire
Burning out

I know what I've got to do
Take my time and talk to You...

...I see clearly
Every single time I
Close my eyes and
Pray

I so needed that reminder!

And then there is Travis Cottrell's newest album Jesus Saves Live. It leads me to worship everytime I sing with it! My favorites..."Do It Lord" and "In Christ Alone (with the Solid Rock)." I can't listen to that one without tears coming to my eyes. Oh, and "My Inheritance." If you went to Beth Moore's Living Proof last August in San Antonio, you will especially love that one too. You can get a glimpse of each song on Travis' website. (In the middle is a player, it starts automatically.)

Of course I couldn't talk about music without mentioning Steven Curtis Chapman. He has a new project coming out soon. It is an album that he did this year in the struggle of living after the death of his daughter, Maria. He talks about it in a blog video here. And here is the first single released.



So what is on your playlist lately that helps with your joy?