I noticed that my "Parade of Dreams" song was no longer working on my page.. So I thought it was time to put up a new song! I thought I would put up a couple songs that mean alot to me. "My Savior my God" by Aaron Shust, I previously shared about this song here. "Indescribable" by Chris Tomlin and "Beyond Measure" by Jeremy Camp.
I fell in love with Jeremy Camp's music back in July of 03' when I heard him sing at Spirit West Coast. Back then he was just starting out, in fact he was was one of the first show's in the morning! Now he is one of the leading artist's in Christian music today! He shared his testimony about losing his wife to Cancer, and the song he'd written about his time dealing w/ that. "I Still Believe" got me through alot of hard times. In 2006 my father in law passed away from Brain Cancer. After his death.. Desperate to do something for my grieving husband, I bought him Jeremy Camp's new album entitled "Beyond Measure". I didn't know at the time how much those words would impact my life. I just knew that Jeremy Camp had a way of expressing so much emotion and worship through his music that I hoped Hubby could get some comfort from this CD.
I had no clue that 2 years later this would be one of my favorite albums because of the title track! In this song Jeremy Camp reflects on his personal journey and thanks God for his many blessings. He has gone through experiences of love, loss, and restoration. I've struggled alot w/ why Papa was taken from us, from Hubby, from our kids, but it's funny how sometimes we really do need the "fog to clear" to see how through those tragedies come faith and blessings. I love listening to this song... Because it reminds me that no matter WHAT we go through... God has a hand in it.. And despite the tragedy, God still blesses us above what we deserve. I don't know why He blesses me the way he does. I am nothing.. I don't deserve ANY of it. He has blessed me with a loving Godly husband, beautiful children and another amazing blessing on the way. I am so thankful for that! He TRULY has given me BEYOND MEASURE!
I like to read and think about lyrics to songs so I thought I would share these lyrics with you :)
"Beyond Measure"
The fog has finally cleared to see,The beautiful life you've given me
To feel the breeze of my newborn's gentle breath
With one to walk hand in hand, To share this life that you have planned
It's like a storybook with dreams that are meant to see.
Every next step is an extraordinary scene
[CHORUS] I know that I've been, Given more than beyond measure,
I come alive when, I see beyond my fears
I know that I've been, given more than earthly treasure,
I come alive when
I've broken down and given you control.
I've faced a great tragedy,
But have seen the works of what you bring
A display of faith that you give,
I don't know if I will ever understand
The depth of what it is you've done inside,
But I know I won't find any worth apart from you
[CHORUS] I know that I've been, Given more than beyond measure,
I come alive when, I see beyond my fears
I know that I've been, given more than earthly treasure,
I come alive when
I've broken down and given you control.
I come alive when, I see beyond my fears
I know that I've been, given more than earthly treasure,
I come alive when
I've broken down and given you control.
Everything that I have
Has been given so unselfishly
And shown that even when I don't deserve
You always show the fullness of your love
Sweet Pea and her Papa- 8/18/02
