Nothing awakens wonder inside us like breathing hope into the hopeless. This morning, ask God to awaken you to someone who others have given up on. Prayerfully consider how God may want to use you to impart hope and encouragement in this person’s life. As you drive down the block, consider each neighbor. As you pass through a downtown area, consider every person hustling to and from work. As you walk through a park, consider the single parents playing with their children. Ask God to rouse you to the needs of those around you and use you to bring the wonder of restoration to others.
Wonder Challenge: Sometimes music brings hope and encouragement into situations that may seem hopeless. What is one song or album that brought you restoration in difficult times? Post, tweet, or pin your favorite song, album, artist, or lyric that inspired you. Make sure to include #LIVEWONDERSTRUCK so we can find you!
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Blessings by Laura Story. What a powerful song of Hope
“Your love never fails and never gives up It never runs out on me”
These lyrics to the song One Thing Remains by Jesus Culture, brings me hope everyday. I am so thankful for the love of our wonder filled Heavenly Father who brings me hope!
Have a wonder filled day! Hugs!
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Walking right now with my niece through the a very dark time….her husband walked out on her…3 very young children…some days I have to press in hard to keep…find Hope…Hope that is embodied in the person of Jesus Christ….so this classic hymn…My hope is built. Blessings and have a wonderstruck day!
Carrie Newcomer “Below the Waves.” She describes what it’s like to live with clinical depression, but also what it’s like to come out of it. Since depression, at least for me, has been this oppressive darkness, this song speaks to many situations where we need hope. I also, oddly enough, like that it doesn’t directly mention Christ–so I’ve been able to give this song to give this song to people who have been deeply hurt by Christianity.
Lyrics here: http://www.elyrics.net/read/c/carrie-newcomer-lyrics/below-the-waves-lyrics.html
Song here: http://www.myspace.com/carrienewcomer/music/songs/below-the-waves-68992204
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Ok, yesterday I talked about Justin Timberlake and today I talking about Mumford & Sons. Not sure this is the music you had in mind but it made sense to me and definitely made me more aware of the God’s nearness in my life.
http://shimergap.blogspot.com/2013/01/wonderstruck-12-hope.html
Ro – I read this Psalm earlier this morning. When I was reading your words I thought back to this portion of the passage. I hope it encourages you. Keep standing on that solid foundation even through this dark hour!
(Psalm 17:5,6-8 ESV) [5] My steps have held fast to your paths; my feet have not slipped.[6] I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my words.[7] Wondrously show your steadfast love, O Savior of those who seek refuge from their adversaries at your right hand. [8] Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings,
Thank you so much for this perfect scripture to mediate on and one I will pass along to my niece. I love how His body works…one that is not bound by space…Him speaking to you this morning…and then you sharing these life giving word to me…this does cause me to be more wonderstruck by His beauty. Blessing to you today.
I love that song, Lesley. Really makes me think about the blessings that I’ve mistaken for rain throughout my life. Thanks for the suggestion!
That song gets stuck in my head– what a beautiful melody to bring truth to our lives! Thanks, Mary!
Prayers for peace, grace, and love to surround your niece. My hope is built on God alone. Amen!
I haven’t heard of that song, Rachel. I’m going to go listen to it. Sounds like an amazing message of hope and truth! Thanks for sharing.
Love listening to Mumford and Sons! They have beautiful lyrics. Thanks for sharing, Philip!
There are so many songs that speak hope to me that it is hard to choose just one. So, I am going to list four of my favorites: Jesus Rides The Subway by Trevor Morgan; I Can Only Imagine by Mercy Me; How Great Is Our God by Chris Tomlin; and God Of This City by Chris Tomlin.
http://www.metrolyrics.com/jesus-rides-the-subway-lyrics-trevor-morgan.html
http://www.elyrics.net/read/m/mercyme-lyrics/i-can-only-imagine-lyrics.html
http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/How-Great-Is-Our-God-lyrics-Chris-Tomlin/93BC652D7C8E0E7548256FB900129E23
http://www.lyricstime.com/chris-tomlin-god-of-this-city-lyrics.html
Praying blessings of hope to all of you!
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One song that has gotten me through some tough times is. I will praise the mighty name of Jesus praise the Lord the lifter of my head!!!! I know without him I am nothing.
Thank you Margaret. i am really enjoying doing this 21 days of wonder with you. I love what you said today about Hope. Awesome!
Beautiful things by Gungor…must watch vimeo video..version with little girl and camera
Thanks for posting. I too have clinical depression and understand the darkness you speak of. God has a purpose for all things, stay strong and pray you are getting help you need
the timeless song of hope for me is ‘Still’ by Hillsong United. It carried me through personal battles, our son’s tour in Bahrain, now in physical healing. It’ll just start playing in my mental MP3 and lifts me up.
Music is a huge part of my day. I have had several favorite songs. The current favorite song is by Chris Tomlin “Shepherd Boy”.
Talitha Cuma by T.D. Jakes has brought me hope many times. There is a YouTube video of it.
Adore Hope For The Hopeless by A Fine Frenzy http://lyricsmusic.name/a-fine-frenzy-lyrics/one-cell-in-the-sea/hope-for-the-hopeless.html brilliant music, lyrics