40 Songs for 40 Days – Day 6

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Bonita B. Evans

Please refer to the March 5, 2014 – Ash Wednesday post for the Introduction to this Music Experience for Lent.

FSFD006 Song Title: How Do I Bless You, Lord? – Psalm 145 (If you don’t have a Bible handy, you can read this passage at BibleGateway.com)

How do I bless You, Lord? After all that you’ve done for me.

How do I bless You, Lord? After all that you’ve done for me.

When I worship? When I follow? When I praise you? Tell about You?

As I search for Your mystery. May I know You like You know me.

Help me know You like You know me.

How do I bless You, Lord? After all that you’ve done for me.

How do I bless You, Lord? After all that you’ve done for me.

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40 Songs for 40 Days – Day 5

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Bonita B. Evans

Please refer to the March 5, 2014 – Ash Wednesday post for the Introduction to this Music Experience for Lent.

FSFD005 Song Title: Come People – Psalm 95:1-3 (If you don’t have a Bible handy, you can read this passage at BibleGateway.com)

Come people, come people. God’s calling you.

Come people, come people. Say yes to God.

Come people, come people. His call is sure.

Come people, come people. Receive God’s love.

The Lord is King, the faithful One. He waits for you to do His will.

Come people, come people. He’ll guard and rescue you.

Come people, come people. and serve the Lord.

Come people, come people. He loves you so!

Come people, come people. You will find joy. You will find joy!

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40 Songs for 40 Days – Day 4

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Bonita B. Evans

Please refer to the March 5, 2014 – Ash Wednesday post for the Introduction to this Music Experience for Lent.

Just a reminder that Day 5 will be posted on Monday. Have a blessed Sunday.

FSFD004 Song Title: From the Bottom of My Heart – Psalm 86:11-17   (If you don’t have a Bible handy, you can read this passage at BibleGateway.com)

Train me God, to walk straight.

And follow Your true path.

Put me together, one heart and mind.

Then undivided I fear and worship You.

From the bottom of my heart, I thank You, Lord.

From the bottom of my heart, I thank You, Lord.

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40 Songs for 40 Days – Day 3

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Bonita B. Evans

Please refer to the March 5, 2014 – Ash Wednesday post for the Introduction to this Music Experience for Lent.

Please note that the 40 songs in this collection come from 2 Samuel (1), Psalms (5), Proverbs (2), Isaiah (3), Jeremiah (2), Matthew (2), Mark (2), Luke (1), John (2), Acts (1), Romans (4), 2 Corinthians (1), Philippians (2), Colossians (1), 1 Thessalonians (1), 2 Timothy (1), Hebrews (2), 1 Peter (1), 2 Peter (2), 1 John (3), and Revelation (1). They will be posted in the order that they appear in the Bible.

FSFD003 Song Title: I Depend on Your Love – Psalm 33:20-22 (If you do not have a Bible handy you can go to BibleGateway.com to read this passage.)

My Lord, I depend on your love. You are everything to me.

My heart brims with joy, because of Your majesty.

You show me how you care. I know that You are there.

My lord, I depend on your love and what the Bible says.

My trust grows each day, because of Your promises.

I know I can count on You. That’s why I depend on You, my Lord.

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40 Songs for 40 Days – Day 2

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Bonita B. Evans

Please see the March 5, 2014 Ash Wednesday post for the introduction to this series.

Note: In many churches alleluias are not sung until after Lent due to the solemn  nature of this time in the church year. If you are of that opinion this song could be sung with a change of title and lyrics to “Thanks be to Jesus” where “Shout Hallelujah!” is written.

FSFD002 Song Title: Shout Hallelujah! – Psalm 22:22-24 (If you do not have a Bible handy you can go to BibleGateway.com to read this passage.)

Shout hallelujah! Give glory and adore Him.

Never lets us down. Never looks away.

Shout hallelujah! Give glory and adore Him.

Always here for us. With us everyday.

Shout hallelujah! Give glory and adore Him.

Shout hallelujah! Shout hallelujah!

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“40 Songs for 40 Days” – Ash Wednesday

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Bonita B. Evans

40 Songs for 40 Days By B. Evans © 2011

Psalm 33:1-5 says to sing joyfully to the lord, to praise Him, and to sing to Him a new song for his word is right and true, He is faithful in all He does, He loves righteousness and justice, and the earth is full of His unfailing love. Jesus Christ, Son of God, died for our sins. He gave all. What can we hope to give back? I wish to offer, with this song collection, a daily time of singing and reflection on God’s word for the 40 days of Lent or to remember the 40 days that Jesus was on earth after He rose from the dead until He ascended into heaven. I plan each day  to listen to the song, read the related scripture passages, and then sing along with the song. Please join me! Whatever your use of this material, I pray that it is a blessing!

FSFD001 Song Title: The Lord Is – 2 Samuel 22:1-4 (If you do not have a Bible handy you can go to BibleGateway.com to read this passage.)

The Lord is my rock, and the Lord is my fortress. And He delivers me.

The Lord is my shield, and the Lord is my stronghold. From evil He saves me.

He is the Lord, who is worthy. I call on Him night and day.

He is the horn of salvation. He hears my cries and my praise.

The Lord is my rock, and the Lord is my fortress. And He delivers me.

The Lord is my shield, and the Lord is my stronghold. From evil He saves me.

His power saves me.

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“A Flame in My Heart – Scripture, Thought and Song for Advent” – Dec. 24

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Bonita B. Evans

The Fourth Week in Advent – Waiting and praying for God’s presence and peace

Christmas Eve: Listen to the Song – I’m Lighting a Candle – Verse 5                            White – Christ Candle – Purity

I am lighting Christmas candles for my Lord. (Repeat line)

Rejoicing for the peace and joy He’ll bring.

Rejoicing for the Christmas bells that ring.

Now the flames are burning for my Lord.

Now my heart is burning for His presence.

Now the flames are burning for my Lord.

Scripture – Psalms 98:4; 100:2    Isaiah 9:7; 55:12    Luke 19:38    Acts 10:36         Romans 5:1-2; 15:13

Thought – Make a joyful noise for you have taken time to prepare for the blessings of Christmas!

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“A Flame in My Heart – Scripture, Thought and Song for Advent” – Dec. 23

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Bonita B. Evans

The Fourth Week in Advent – Waiting and praying for God’s presence and peace

Monday: Listen to the Song – United Are We

United are we as the family of God in this place. United are we as the family of God in Christ’s love. United are we by the Spirit, the Word, and His grace. United are we by His mercy from heaven above!

Chorus: Giving, sharing, with kindness and with caring. Aleluia, Aleluia!

Together are we when we gather to worship the Lord. Together are we when we gather to sing of His glory. Together are we when we gather for praise and for prayer. Together are we when we witness to pass on His story!

Chorus: Giving, sharing, with kindness and with caring. Aleluia, Aleluia!

We pray that our mission continues to be in God’s will. We pray for His blessing and ask for His power and strength. We pray for new life and growth for His congregation. We pray for each other and ask for His promised salvation!

Chorus: Giving, sharing, with kindness and with caring. Aleluia, Aleluia!

United are we as as the family of God in this place. United are we as the family of God in Christ’s love! Amen!

Scripture – 1Corinthians 1:10; 14:33    Colossians 2:2-3    Hebrews 3:6  1Peter 2:9-10

Thought – Have you asked God to come into your life? Have you found others to join in prayer, praise and worship?

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