Feeling far from God?

A lot of pain but a lot more healing

I’ve been having a praise night tonight using Godfrey Birtill’s songs. Brilliant, I am so full of Joy at present. Here is a song I re-lived tonight . Godfrey Birtill is a worship leader in the UK. A number of his songs, including this one are available on You-tube. Be blessed. Bob Lipsys - Australia


Outrageous Grace (There's A Lot Of Pain)
By Godfrey Birtill© Thankyou Music 2000

There's a lot of pain
But a lot more healing
There's a lot of trouble
But a lot more peace
There's a lot of hate
But a lot more loving
There's a lot of sin
But a lot more grace

Oh Outrageous Grace!
Oh Outrageous Grace!
Love unfurled by heavens hand
Oh Outrageous Grace!
Oh Outrageous Grace!
Through my Jesus I can stand

There's a lot of fear
But a lot more freedom
There's a lot of darkness
But a lot more light
There's a lot of cloud
But a lot more vision
There's a lot of perishing
But a lot more Life!

Oh Outrageous Grace!
Oh Outrageous Grace!
Love unfurled by heavens hand
Oh Outrageous Grace!
Oh Outrageous Grace!
Through my Jesus I can stand

There's an enemy
That seeks to kill what it can't control
It twists and turns
Making mountains out of molehills
But I will call on the Lord
Who is worthy of praise
I run to Him and I am saved!

Godfrey Birtill © Thankyou Music 2000

Stormed by Cyclone (Hurricane) Yasi but not defeated.

Cyclone (Hurricane) Yasi pounded us for 24 hours. We are OK- actually we are great. The house we are renting had no damage. At first we were blasted by gusts of strong wind. As time went on this became more constant. At times it sounded like a jet engine roaring. We heard banging. Trees were ripped apart. Strange noises moved above us. One neighbors iron fence broke apart. Another had some house damage. Power lines and poles fell down. We have stayed at home and have not ventured into the community as yet. Electricity has just been restored to our home (So I can finally tell you what happened.). This is a blessing. Most people in our shire are still without power. We have contacted a number of Church friends. They are OK. Others could not be contacted - phone systems are down.

God kept us in peace throughout. We focused on Him and trusted him. A day before the storm hit we listened to a CD by Bill Johnson titled "The perfect Storm - The subduing power of peace." This gave us as a family united faith and united peace in the midst of this storm. As the storm gathered power we read the Bible and listened to Jesus Culture on a battery operated MP3 powered speaker. After this we fell asleep. Waking up briefly at times, perhaps looking outside then, listening to reports on a small battery radio.

So far there is no reports of fatalities or people being seriously injured by the Storm, which is incredible. Some communities have been devastated. In the town of Tully, one in three houses lost there roof. Other towns are totally isolated. Roads are blocked by flooding, and winds are too strong for helicopters. Communication systems are down. The city of Townsville, population 160 000+, has no power and water at present. (This city is 100km = 65 miles away from us).

Bob Lipsys, Australia.

I just want to be where You are

I just want to be where You are,
dwelling daily in Your presence
I don't want to worship from afar,
draw me near to where You are
©Integrity Music – Don Moen

Lord keep on bringing us closer to your heart.
There we find Life, Joy, Peace, and Love and
A Father who Knows us and Loves us.
The Lord Jesus who died for us to make us right with God
And the Holy Spirit who asks us to come on the most
incredible journey of our lives.
Bob Lipsys, Australia

Being Normal

"I have come to see that the normal Christian life means miracles, spiritual intervention and revelation. It means peace, joy, love, a sense of well-being and purpose - all these traits that ellude so many Christians. Written into the spiritual DNA of every believer is an appetite for the impossible that cannot be ignored or wished away. The Holy Spirit, the very Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives in us, making it impossible for us to be content with what we can only see, hear, touch, taste and smell. Our hearts know there is much more to life than what we perceive with our senses; we are spiritually agitated by the lack of connection with the realm of the supernatural".

Bill Johnson - "The Supernatural Power of a Transformed Mind" - Destiny Image, Shippensburg (2005) - (p31).
See http://www.ibethel.org

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The statement “He / She lived a normal Christian Life” now has a much deeper meaning. Seek God so that this is how people will remember you.
Be Blessed in Jesus
Bob Lipsys

No Worries Mate

No Worries Mate is a great Australian saying. However, it can only be really true for those who rest in their Heavenly Father’s Love. In this land of droughts, floods, cyclones, bush fires, interest rate rises, marriage breakdowns, stock market falls and sin... there is plenty to worry about ..that is, if God is not in control of your life.

Worried? Anxious? concerned about your future. Then it is time to ask Jesus to take over your life. Let Him be King and you will walk in peace
Be Blessed in Jesus
Bob Lipsys
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Here are the words from a Godfrey Birtill song. Although a popular Christian Singer in the UK he is relatively unknown in Australia. I find that many of his songs have a prophetic edge. He is well worth a listen BL
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When I look at the world I get distressed
When I look at myself
I sometimes get depressed
When I look at the Lord I find rest
As I listen to His words...

Don’t be anxious or uneasy
Don’t be tense now, don’t worry...
Don’t be anxious or uneasy
Don’t be tense now, don’t worry...No No!

When I think of the time wasted in bed
Things blown out of proportion
Buzzing round my head
Something tries to steal the very best
Then I listen to these words:

Don’t be anxious or uneasy
Don’t be tense now, don’t worry...
Don’t be anxious or uneasy
Don’t be tense now, don’t worry...No No!

No No...No No...No No...No worries
No No...No No...No No...No worries
No No...No No...No No...No worries
No No...No No...No No...No worries
God holds the future, He is faithful
I’m going to trust Him, each and every day.

No worries (When I look at the world)
by Godfrey Birtill 2007 © Thankyou Music
http://www.godfreyb.com/
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Be filled with Joy

From the "Good Book"


“You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in your presence…” – Psalm 16:11

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” – Galatians 5:22-23

“For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit…” – Romans 14:17

“May the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you Lord, rule the peoples justly and guide the nations of the earth.” – Psalm 67:4

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Blessings of Joy are falling all over you.
Thank you Jesus.
Bob Lipsys