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Music of the Heart
This past Sunday, I was afforded the opportunity to lead worship at a church here in York, Pennsylvania. For most of 2016 I along with a few others led worship for that church, but I stepped down last Fall per the Spirit’s leading since evidently He was preparing me for this next salty adventure. So after many months of not leading worship, I was delighted it worked out I could once again join them. Many times throughout 2016 that same church body graciously allowed me to play the songs I wrote on the piano. Since stepping down, I felt led to learn how to play the guitar and absolutely love it…even more so than the piano! On Sunday, I was able to play the guitar as well as I song I wrote! I am thankful for people who are gracious and encourage utilizing the gifts the Lord had given us. I look forward to play such songs at the beach soon. Worship by the Sea sounds remarkable to me!
The song I wrote on 1/24/17 and opened with is called… Check it out! The words and chords are below.
“Let It Be” by Carrie Renee Turner
Chords A, G, D, A
Chorus:
A G D A
Oh, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be.
Verse 1:
A G D A
Oh, why fight the undoing? Just let it manifest!
A G D A
Our God is revealing your heart in this mess.
{Chorus}
Verse 2:
A G D A
Our God isn’t shrinking as He sees your ugliness.
A G D A
Perhaps He is healing your heart in this press.
{Chorus}
Verse 3:
A G D A
Trust in our Father, as He creates your holiness.
A G D A
Sons and daughters, beloved, you are blessed!
{Chorus}
Afterwards, I played Though You Slay Me and then Take Courage My Heart…. We finished up with Great Are You Lord!
God Said It And I Believe It…
When I was a child, I remember singing a catchy tune that went like this, “God said it and I believe it and that’s good enough for me!” As a grown 40 year old woman, I am once again seeing what God says will manifest. If God calls you to it, He’ll see you through it. Just listen to this…
After approximately 6 months of my home being on the market, I received an offer and passed the home inspection with only a couple of repairs requested. YAY! Anyone who has sold a home knows how exhausting it can be to have people frequently tour your home at random times. It is especially difficult being out of the house with your dog in the winter for each showing. You could say I was overwhelmed at times. Nevertheless, I pressed on with the endless cleaning, staging, paint touch ups, and so forth. In the real estate market here in the City of York, Pennsylvania, homes can be on the market for over a year. Unfortunately, for a seller there are just too many row homes to choose from. Thankfully, because I listened to the Lord for the timing of when to list, how much to list it for, and when it would sell, it all worked out just as God said it would.
Interestingly enough, back in November just a few weeks after I listed the house, the Lord told me settlement will take place in April. God even encouraged me to document it in my journal to further prove to me I hear Him (see above pic of my journal entry). Sure enough when the offer arrived, the buyer requested a settlement date in April – just as God said!
I can tell you I’ve made some guesses in the past about things and never been correct, but when you know God whispered truth to you, you can rest assured it will all manifest just as He said it would.
How good it is to have a personal relationship with an all-knowing God!
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Recently, I felt the Lord call me to the beach. Specifically, Myrtle Beach. Initially, I resisted, but eventually gave in. Turns out this mountain girl favored the beach for once! Not that I am opposed to any beach (except Ocean City, MD…to me that is, Ocean Pity!). In general, I prefer the woods over sand, but to my surprise I thoroughly enjoyed myself at Myrtle Beach. The last time I was there I was just a kid and all I really remember is getting caught in a wave’s undertow. Not too fun!
Nevertheless, while there, per the Lord’s leading, I even got to prophecy and pray for a pastor as well as an unsuspecting, but receptive woman. Both seemed to be pleased with the love of the Lord through prophetic prayer.
That is what it is about! Going where He leads even though you don’t know why or what it will look like. Just go! Consequently, I see in my future beach evangelism, prophecy, free hugs, praying for people, leading worship on the beach, and baptisms in the Atlantic. How cool would that be?
If you haven’t been to Myrtle Beach, it is a gem.
Listed!
The home I’ve loved and invested in for 10 years is officially on the market! After just having the front re-painted and re-pointed, a new side entrance deck put on leading to the back yard and parking pad, plus new siding put up on the rear bay window, not to mention the new granite countertops and back-splash, new dishwasher and frig, and the new dining room chandelier, she is looking better than ever! My hope is the home will sell quickly, but even if not, I am content and happy here. I trust in God’s perfect timing and His will shall be done, regardless.
This 2200 square foot home boasts…
- 5 bedrooms
- 1.5 baths
- hardwood floors with mahogany inlays
- original 1887 built-ins and unique woodworking in the kitchen and bedroom
- amazing architectural features like an arched door & pocket doors
- 2 bay windows
- 3 separate floors providing lots of privacy plus a huge basement for storage
- granite countertops and backsplash
- new dishwasher and new refrigerator (all appliances in the home convey)
- gas cooking
- freshly painted on the front exterior (rear was repainted in 2013)
- gorgeous rose garden
- 6 foot lockable black powdered-aluminum fence
- a parking pad for your convenience plus plenty of street parking
- ADT monitored security system with cameras recording 24/7 in the front and rear of the home
- friendly neighbors
- within steps of state-of-the-art-library, shops, York Revolution baseball stadium, plays, restaurants, public transportation