{"id":6060,"date":"2016-08-15T07:08:51","date_gmt":"2016-08-15T13:08:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=6060"},"modified":"2016-08-15T07:08:51","modified_gmt":"2016-08-15T13:08:51","slug":"my-lighthouse-monday-musical-musings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=6060","title":{"rendered":"\u201cMy Lighthouse\u201d \u2013 Monday Musical Musings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Darkness. It\u2019s all around us and even in our own lives at times. Fear. Doubt. Anxiety. Depression. These are all emotions that can pull us into the darkness of that scheming evil one.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMAG1492.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3272 \" style=\"border: 3px solid #000000; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMAG1492-300x197.jpg\" alt=\"IMAG1492\" width=\"227\" height=\"149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMAG1492-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMAG1492.jpg 548w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 227px) 100vw, 227px\" \/><\/a>The good news I have to share with you today is that there is a Light that is able to dispel any darkness in your life.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Jesus\u2019 words in John 8:12 (NIV) remind us that He is the Light. <em>\u201cWhen Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, \u2018I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.\u2019\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You see, we can live in the light when darkness is all around us. Because when we are walking with Jesus, we are in His Light. And Jesus reminds us that in His light, there is life.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This is exactly where I want to live and I pray that you want to do the same thing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The song I\u2019ve chosen today is called \u201cMy Lighthouse.\u201d When we seek the light from the Lighthouse, we will find our way home. We will find our way back to Jesus.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I pray that you will take the time to read through these lyrics today. They will lead you to Jesus and that will make all the difference in your world today. Jesus is the Lighthouse and He is shining His Light so that you will to come to Him. Don\u2019t miss it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy Lighthouse\u201d<a href=\"#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\">[i]<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In my wrestling and in my doubts<br \/>\nIn my failures You won&#8217;t walk out<br \/>\nYou&#8217;re great love will lead me through<br \/>\nYou are the peace in my troubled sea<br \/>\nYou are the peace in my troubled sea<\/p>\n<p>In the silence You won&#8217;t let go<br \/>\nIn the questions Your truth will hold<br \/>\nYour great love will lead me through<br \/>\nYou are the peace in my troubled sea<br \/>\nYou are the peace in my troubled sea<\/p>\n<p>My lighthouse<br \/>\nMy lighthouse<br \/>\nShining in the darkness I will follow You<\/p>\n<p>My lighthouse<br \/>\nMy lighthouse<br \/>\nI will trust the promise<br \/>\nYou will carry me safe to shore<br \/>\nSafe to shore<\/p>\n<p>I won&#8217;t fear what tomorrow brings<br \/>\nWith each morning I&#8217;ll rise and sing<br \/>\nMy God&#8217;s love will lead me through<br \/>\nYou are the peace in my troubled sea<br \/>\nYou are the peace in my troubled sea<\/p>\n<p>Fire before us You&#8217;re the brightest<br \/>\nYou will lead us through the storms<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=reAlJKv7ptU&amp;list=RDGMEMMib4QpREwENw3_jAc0YgNwVMevbA09mwpos&amp;index=39\">here <\/a>to listen to this great song.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Grace and peace be yours in abundance,<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Donna<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\">[i]<\/a> \u201cMy Lighthouse,\u201d words and music by Rend Collective, Thankyou Music, CapitolCMGPublishing.com, Integritymusic.com, \u00a02013.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Darkness. 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