{"id":2240,"date":"2013-09-09T12:58:20","date_gmt":"2013-09-09T12:58:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=2240"},"modified":"2013-09-09T12:58:20","modified_gmt":"2013-09-09T12:58:20","slug":"holy-spirit-monday-musical-musings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=2240","title":{"rendered":"\u201cHoly Spirit\u201d \u2013 Monday Musical Musings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s Monday! Oh what a glorious day! It\u2019s finally cool! There is a crisp coolness to the breeze floating through my office window this morning. That fills my heart with excitement.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And yes, it\u2019s back to work day, but I cannot wait to go. We had a fabulous Lord\u2019s Day and I can\u2019t wait to hear some of the stories to be told this morning. I pray that you are excited about being with God\u2019s people yesterday as I was.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/0005030206R-849x5651.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-2241\" style=\"border: 3px solid black; margin: 10px;\" title=\"0005030206R-849x565\" src=\"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/0005030206R-849x5651-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"210\" height=\"139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/0005030206R-849x5651-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/0005030206R-849x5651.jpg 848w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px\" \/><\/a>Monday also means I am able to share a wonderful tune with you! I\u2019ve discovered just how difficult it is to only talk about music one day per week. I guess that means I\u2019ll never run out of things to say.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Today\u2019s piece is called \u201cHoly Spirit.\u201d In my early years as a Christian, I would have dismissed this song. I didn\u2019t \u201cexperience\u201d God\u2019s Spirit working in my life and some of these lyrics would have been far too emotional for me to consider.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Oh how thankful I am that I\u2019ve awakened to all that God\u2019s Spirit is able to do within me. For without the Holy Spirit, I would still be a little hard-hearted. And God\u2019s Word has plenty to say about being in that state (Acts 28:26-27; Ephesians 4:17-19; Hebrews 3:7-11; Hebrews 4:7).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>God\u2019s Spirit softens my heart to be a useable woman in God\u2019s Kingdom. And that is exactly where God wants me to be.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>So as you read through these lyrics and listen to this beautiful melody, allow God\u2019s Spirit to work on your heart. What does He need to do to soften it today? Does bitterness need to be plucked out? Do hurt feelings need to be discarded? Do you harbor hatred for another? Do you feel like you\u2019ve been discarded? Are there some small portions of your heart where sin dwells?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There is a much better way to live. God\u2019s Holy Spirit will drive out all of that darkness and fill your soul with God\u2019s glorious light. In His presence you will find freedom. Hope. Value. Release. Forgiveness. Grace.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHoly Spirit\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s nothing worth more<br \/>\nThat could ever come close<br \/>\nNothing can compare<br \/>\nYou&#8217;re our living Hope<br \/>\nYour presence Lord<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve tasted and seen<br \/>\nOf the sweetest of love<br \/>\nWhen my heart becomes free<br \/>\nAnd my shame is undone<br \/>\nYour presence Lord<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Chorus<br \/>\nHoly Spirit You are welcome here<br \/>\nCome flood this place and fill the atmosphere<br \/>\nYour glory God is what our hearts long for<br \/>\nTo be overcome by Your presence Lord<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Bridge<br \/>\nLet us become more aware of Your presence<br \/>\nLet us experience the glory of Your goodness<a title=\"\" href=\"#_edn1\">[i]<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Click <a title=\"&quot;Holy Spirit&quot;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OvdaQK0stwY\" target=\"_blank\">here <\/a>to listen to a version of this song by a local worship team in Arvada, Colorado.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I pray that today you will open your heart to the fullness of God\u2019s presence and allow His Spirit to do His work on your heart. You will never regret it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Grace and peace be yours in abundance,<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Donna<br \/>\nIf you\u2019d like to leave a comment, please click <a title=\"&quot;Holy Spirit&quot; - Monday Musical Musings\" href=\"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=2240&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div><br clear=\"all\" \/><\/p>\n<hr align=\"left\" size=\"1\" width=\"33%\" \/>\n<div>\n<p><a title=\"\" href=\"#_ednref1\">[i]<\/a> Holy Spirit, \u00a9Bryan and Katie Torwalt 2011, Jesus Culture, Worship Team from Faith Bible Chapel in Arvada, CO, Music produced by David Anderson.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s Monday! Oh what a glorious day! It\u2019s finally cool! There is a crisp coolness to the breeze floating through my office window this morning. That fills my heart with excitement. &nbsp; And yes, it\u2019s back to work day, but I cannot wait to go. 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