EXAMPLES OF THE POWER OF PRAISE

1. Dedication of Solomon's Temple:
"It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the LORD;
So that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud: for the glory of the LORD had filled the house of God" (II Chronicles 5:13-14).
The glory of God did not fill the temple until the musicians and singers began to praise God in one mind and one accord--even though the temple was already finished,...

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Our church just had its 14th anniversary celebration, and the message was entitled "Stretch". The pastor encouraged us all to go beyond what we are comfortable with, and actually use the potential we have been given. The last thing we want to have hanging over us on our deathbeds is all the things we could have done.

So in a bold effort to live this out, I have started recording myself singing some of my melodies/lyrics a capella. I am starting to post them on SoundClick and hope I get interest from composers who might want to add some music to them. I figure, at the very least, it'll help me to get over my fear of copyright infringement. Or perhaps my total fear of other people hearing me sing and saying it's worse than drunken karaoke or something.

I mean, seriously, I have been talking about doing this for a couple years, and all I've been doing is TALKING. What the heck is keeping me from really getting my songs out there? Um...FEAR, fear, and more fear. Fear of failure,...

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I'LL BE WITH THE PHILISTINES
Blair Byron MacLean (cc) 2005

Evil has been tracking me,
I can hear the footsteps still,
Where has God gotten to?,
What on earth is His will?,

It's time to play the madman,
Since God won't care for me,
Start knocking on the gate,
Hey world, let me back in!

Ch:
It's time for me to take control,
Live my life by any means,
So, if you're looking around for me,
I'll be with the Philistines!
Did you hear me God!
If you're looking around for me,
I'll be with the Philistines!

V2
You made promises to me,
You said the Kingdom would come,
Well my friends are laughing,
My faith has come undone.

I know you said "have patience",
And you painted me a scene,
But now I've come awake,
To the death of the dream.

Ch:
It's time for me to take control,
Live my life by any means,
So, if you're looking around for me,
I'll be with the Philistines!
Did you hear me God!
If you're looking around for me,
I'll be with the Philistines!

Br:
Yes, I still have my precious...

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ok, well, some of you may have read my previous blog post. i had it up, then deleted it, then brought it back, then deleted it. i had deleted it because i kind of thought maybe people who dont know me might think i was kinda of puffed up or something, when i am just really talking about the hand of God moving in this music ministry. heck, i cant even believe i am having this conversation...... i know for sure it aint about me.
well, seems the person who is helping me with my music is also going to be doing P & W for a very powerful ministry down here in Fl. and i am going to be singing with him.

so, Just like that, I am in a band, with some really awesome and anointed musicians.
and we will be doing some of my songs too.
and recording,
and touring

aint that just amazing ???....

guess i was supposed to go to Florida after all.
i mean, if that's not kind of amazing, what is?

it's funny, i put on the shout board that i am not working, yet i have never been busier.

I sang 3 places just today, it has been very, very busy. (a nursing home this morning, a church gospel fest this afternoon, and a bar tonite!) i am singing in Nursing Homes and retirement places here in Fl and i ask a small fee, and churches, and in karaoke bars - well, that is for free of course, but i think i am getting the hugest blessing there.....touching the people who might not go to church ....so.... well, either i am real good, real cheap or a combination, because i am getting lots of invitations. i have appointments made already into oct 2010. wheeee! i guess florida has a place to sing on every other corner. i have even been doing Sunday morning P & W at a new church down here..... i am being stretched.....

and something else amazing happened. well, i guess i should not be too amazed because i know God answers prayers, and you all know i have been praying for this...... someone is...

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