This blog has evolved from a gospel music review to all things me. I'm going to continue reviewing gospel music but I will also share other things that are part of my life including but not limited to the Word of God, natural hair, current events, product reviews, etc.
I just wanted to make note of the message in the spoken word track on this CD track 6. This track is the conclusion of “Great is Thy Faithfulness” and introduces “It’s Time to Praise Him”
It states:
"...You know I discovered that is was in my own inconsistencies that I discovered the faithfulness of God. That is when we understand that God is not just being faithful but rather God IS faithful. Faithfulness is in fact, His attribute, His very character. It is who He is. It is when we are faced in difficult situations is when we discover the faithfulness of God. That’s when God places us in trying times to bring out the best in Him so that also He can bring out the best in you. That’s why I come to realize beloved that you just can’t praise God out of situations, but sometimes God wants you to praise Him in the midst of situations. He didn’t save the children of Israel from the wilderness but he saved them in the wilderness. He didn’t save Shadrach Meshach and Abednego from the fiery furnace but He saved them in the fiery furnace. He Didn’t save Daniel from the lion’s den but He saved him in the lion’s den. He didn’t save Noah from the flood but He saved him in the flood. He didn’t save Paul and Silas from the prison but He saved them in the prison. I come to understand that there is only two times for you to give God some praise. When you feel like and when you don’t. While you’re in the midst of your situation I dare you to tell yourself “Self, it’s time to praise Him”…”
Ok I’m still in love with “Love Unstoppable” This is Vintage Fred…
He draws you in with wonderful music then in the middle of the CD you are in tears because the lyrics are what you are living. Isn’t this the reason we fell in love with Commissioned from the beginning to new members to the reunion album. Commissioned is one of the few groups that sang about life about being saved and dependent upon God’s grace. They sang about experience the unconditional love of God and receiving it to give to someone else.
Let’s talk about Track 10 “Take my Hand” (5:50)
Track 10 begins on the end of track nine as “We Give You All the Praise” ends….
Lord I stand before You once again I’m so glad that I know You understand I’ve done everything I know how to do And as usual I end up crying out to You I tried to do my best but I don’t feel like I’ll make it through this test I can’t remember feeling so much pain And my tears keep falling like the pouring rain
I try to force myself to wear a smile but it’s just not there This pain I’m feeling deep inside my heart seems so unfair It really feels like I won’t make it through another day So I stand before You with a broken heart And all I can say is Precious lord please; take my hand Lead me on; help me stand Help me to stand; please help me now
See I can’t front Lord standing here today Cuz I stumbled here and there along the way I’m praying even as I sing this song For my breakthrough I hope it won’t be too long
I try to force myself to wear a smile but it’s just not there This pain I’m feel deep down inside my heart seems so unfair This time I feel like I won’t make it through another day So I come before You with a broken heart And all I can say is Precious lord please; take my hand Lead me on; help me stand Help me to stand;
Deep down I know You will come through That’s why I’m reaching out to You Cuz I need to feel Your loving arms again And when I feel Your loving touch that’s when I’ll be ok. I will be ok I will make it if You take my hand
Take my hand, take my hand, Take my hand, take my hand Hold me, hold me
Breakthrough, breakthrough Breakthrough, breakthrough I know you’ll come through Lord
Yes
This song picks up where “Lost in You Again” left off. This is where you found out all you were searching for God has already giving. Now you are seeking to be renewed and filled afresh. You are seeking God with a repentant and contrite heart. You are ‘ready to die’ ready to kill your flesh to follow Christ. (but that review will come later but until that album is released search out Breath of Praise on YouTube.)
This is when you realize you are nothing with out God. You are but dust from the earth and to dust you will return. This is when you realize that you won’t be truly satisfied, happy or at peace until the perfect will of God is wrought in your life.
If you don’t have this album yet, pick it up. You will not regret.
This is Vintage Fred…He draws you in with wonderful music then in the middle of the CD you are in tears because the lyrics are what you are living. Isn’t this the reason we fell in love with Commissioned from the beginning to new members to the reunion album. Commissioned is one of the few groups that sang about life about being saved and dependent upon God’s grace. They sang about experience the unconditional love of God and receiving it to give to someone else.
Fred Hammond has continued in this vein. Not to discount the other Solo projects of the members of Commissioned but today we are going to focus on the one and Only FRED HAMMOND.
Lead guitar is banging (sounds like Christian Rock)….then Fred sings
Seems like I spent this whole life of mine Searching and searching trying to find A life filled with love that You already gave Because of my searching pulled me away Found all the heartache, found all the pain Found all the drama, found all the shame
But my search will not end Til I find myself lost in You again
Lost in You again, Lost in You again My search will not end till I find myself
You said seek and I’ll find, Ask and it’s mine Knock and the door will be opened Lord
Lost in You again, Lost in You again My search will not end till I find myself
Lost in You, Lost in You
Adlib: To be lost in You again Jesus, Is my greatest desire In Your arms I can find love I need Jesus At your feet there is mercy Coming back to You, God I worship You It’s all about You, It’s all about You The cares of life swept me away It’s all about You, It’s all about You Lost in You Jesus, Lost in You Jesus Its all about You, Stress of life swept me away It’s all about You Jesus Lost in You again
These are some of the best lyrics of all time…probably for me mostly because this has been my life for the last 2 years. How is that a beautiful, talented and anointed woman of God end up searching for what she already has? Well first comes the little foxes that say you are doing too much and it doesn’t talk all that to be saved or why aren’t you married? Or why you don’t have kids? Or you would be so far ahead if you would only…?
But I can’t blame them (I should not have taken my focus off my first love) only thank God that even these experiences will work out for my good because I love the Lord and I’m called according to His purpose and not my own. (see Romans 8:28)
If you don’t have this album yet, pick it up. You will not regret it.
I know it’s been a long time. I have finally bought a CD that I believe is worthy of a review. Fred Hammond’s Love Unstoppable.
I haven’t had the CD 24 hours and I’m in love already. This is vintage Fred. I’m not talking about sound. It’s the love, passion, worship and the attention that is put in describing how he loves God, and how he worships Jesus in all His glory, His majestic reign and His sovereignty. Yes it has the beats and guitar. He performs with special guests but it’s still vintage Fred but you can feel the heart of the matter.
This CD consists of 15 tracks. I picked mine up at Target for $13.99 so it’s about .93 cents per track. My favorite today is “Find No Fault”. Second in line is “Happy”. Then “Best thing that ever happened”. Then “Take My Hand”.
Find No Fault is going to be the hottest new Praise and Worship song. The refrain is catchy and the progression into the calypso/island tempo is off the chain.
“Find No Fault” Lyrics
No Fault in Him, No Fault in Him Ask me I’ll tell you again and again No Fault in Him, No Fault in Him Jesus my savior I find no fault in Him
He’s so wonderful, so wonderful Ask me I’ll tell you just how I know He’s so wonderful, so wonderful Jesus my savior, He is so wonderful
He is the Lord of all; He is the Lord of all He’s so faithful and true and He has been so good to me
I Find No Fault in Him, No Fault in Him Ask me I’ll tell you again and again No Fault in Him, No Fault in Him Jesus my savior I find no fault in Him
He’s the King of Kings, The King of kings Lord of creation of everything He’s the King of Kings, The King of kings Jesus my savior Is the king of kings
He’s is the Lord of all, He is the Lord of All He’s so faithful and true and He has been so good to me
I Find No Fault in Him, No Fault in Him Ask me I’ll tell you again and again No Fault in Him, No Fault in Him Jesus my savior I find no fault in Him
He’s is the Lord of all, He is the Lord of All He’s so faithful and true, He’s so faithful and true
He is the Lamb of God; He is the Lamb of God He sacrificed His life, He sacrificed His life
Na na na na na na na
He’s is the Lord of all, He is the Lord of All He’s so faithful and true, He’s so faithful and true He is the Lamb of God, He is the lamb of God He sacrificed His life, He sacrificed His life
Na na na na na na na
Fred Hammond “Love Unstoppable” 1.Thank You Prelude 2. Awesome God 3. Nobody Like you Lord 4. Find No Fault 5. Lost in You Again 6. I need You Right Away 7. Best Thing That Ever Happened 8. They That Wait 9. We Give You All the Praise 10. Take My Hand 11. I know What He’s Done 12. Thoughts of Love 13. You’re Good (Dios Es Bueno) 14. Lord How I Love You 15. Happy
Ok I am finished for now but I will definitely keep you updated. Up coming review on Brian Courtney Wilson “Just Love”
