Sanctus Real from Soulftest

The Soulfest just concluded in Gilford NH last weekend. While the headliners were excellent, it was a great opportunity to see some of the lesser known bands. One of my favorites was Sanctus Real. This song is called "Lead Me" and is really comes from the heart.
(Not my video - h/t TrustTru7h)

Lyrics:
I look around and see my wonderful life
Almost perfect from the outside
In picture frames, I see my beautiful wife
Always smiling, but on the inside

Oh, I can hear her saying
[chorus]Lead me with strong hands
Stand up when I can't
Don't leave me hungry for love
Chasing dreams, but what about us?

Show me you're willing to fight
That I'm still the love of your life
I know we call this our home
But I still feel alone

I see their faces, look in their innocent eyes
They're just children from the outside
I'm working hard, I tell myself they'll be fine
They're independent, but on the inside

Oh, I can hear them saying
[chorus]

So Father, give me the strength
To be everything I'm called to be
Oh Father, show me the way
To lead them

Won't You lead me?

To lead them with strong hands
To stand up when they can't
Don't want to leave them hungry for love
Chasing things that I could give up

I'll show them I'm willing to fight
And give them the best of my life
So we can call this our home
Lead me 'cause I can't do this alone

Father, lead me 'cause I can't do this alone

I Will Rise

1 Thessalonians 4
13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve as do the rest who have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus. 15 For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep. 16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and (AS)the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord. 18 Therefore comfort one another with these words.

The Black Horseman

Revelation 6:5-6

⁵ When He broke the third seal, I heard the third living creature saying, “Come.” I looked, and behold, a black horse; and he who sat on it had a pair of scales in his hand. ⁶ And I heard something like a voice in the center of the four living creatures saying, “A ^[d]quart of wheat for a denarius, and three quarts of barley for a ^[g]denarius; and ^(O)do not damage the oil and the wine.”


This is commonly interpreted as a reference to hyperinflation. A denarius was a day's pay. A quart of wheat or three quarts of barley is enough for one person to eat for a day. This passage is eluding that in the end times, we will work a whole day for the equivalent of a loaf of bread. Not damaging the oil and the wine indicates that the rich will not suffer in the same way. 


If the government keeps printing money at the current rate, how long will it be before this scenario rings true?

Asking in time of need

Phillipians 4:4-7
⁴ Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! ⁵ Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. ⁶ Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ⁷And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.


The Lord wants to hear from you. In time of need, ask Him to provide. He wants His children to rely on Him in the same way you want your children to rely on you. God knows your needs. He just wants to hear you ask Him, thereby deepening your faith and dependence. 


Start with thanksgiving for all that has been done, then present your requests to Him. Humble yourself and acknowledge all that is good in your life is a gift from God.

Resting in the Lord

Psalm 91
¹ Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High 
   will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
² I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, 
   my God, in whom I trust.”


When people let you down, there is One who will give you rest and peace, a place you can go for comfort and support. Put your trust in the Lord. Cast all of your burdens on Him. He delights in His children. When you grow tired of trying to do it yourself, when others let you down, give it away to the Lord. You will never be disappointed.