Comforted.

Hey there folks!
Well, I was pondering all night about what to write about, nothing was coming to me, I thought I had writers block, then the phone rang...
It was my uncle from Alberta calling to tell us that His wife just went into labor. :)
That put a smile on my face and of course gave me something to talk about.

We just prayed for her, and I just want to keep praying for this future kids life. This kid will move mountains, I can see it :) I am excited. It makes me think about how everything is already planned out, you know what is incredible, is that God already knows who this kids spouse is going to be, and how many children they are going to have. That makes me grin, and smile, and I don`t know, I am overtaken from this love, and clarity, and it feels so comforting to know that when i was born 17 years ago God knew what I would be doing right now, it is okay, everything is perfect, and the closer we are to Him, and closer we are connected to Him the better we are able to see into what He has planned.

I am content, and smiling, and excited, and comforted. So pray, pray for this childs future life, a life of anointing, of incredible clarity with God, a wonderful connection to be able to hear and see His perfect pleasing will.

Tomorrow I am headed to Drama Festival, so there will be no blogs for two days... so keep praying! haha Take the next two days, and if you were going to read this blog, go be by yourself with God, let me know what happens.
I want to leave you with some incredible lyrics, check this out, My soul sings by Delirious. ---
Open my eyes to see
The wonderful mystery of love
Falling into you
I'm drawn to the gravity of love

We're standing still in a moment of eternity
Where worlds collide and I feel the breath of heaven over me

My soul sings
How I love you

Open the page and see
The wonderful history of love
I start and end with you
I'm pulled to the gravity of love

Time to pack,
Colton

Fig Tree

Bonjourno Ladies and Gents, I trust your day was swell. I just am arriving home from a coffee house, or as we liked to call it, and "Iced Tea" house, I sang a song, and here I am bloggin away. Be patient with the following blurb, before you read it, stop! Pray that God will give you the eyes and heart to get what it is He wants you to get from this. Now, enjoy.

I want to use a story my Pastor spoke about this Sunday morning.

Jesus spoke of a fig tree, which was in a vineyard. Doesn't make sense right? It doesn't fit in. This is like us in this world. We are christians, surrounded by people who sometimes do not understand us, and we stand out, sometime for the good, or the bad. It depends on whether or not we are effective. This fig tree, didn't bear fruit, therefore it stood out in the vineyard as a "fig tree" which didn't produce any good, and people saw this. It was cursed, this is the only thing that Jesus cursed while being on earth. That is powerful. This defective tree, that Jesus cursed, could very well be "christians" who produce no good. Following?
Now, let's turn the tables, we can be fig trees that bloom with a product that the vineyard has never seen. The vineyard is used to their patterns, and their small views of things, yet when we are strong and mighty and prodcue great fruit they cannot help but be drawn in and love what they see. Make more sense? I like this metaphor a whole lot, and I'm not sure why. Jesus makes it so clear, check this out...

Galations 5:22-23 ----
But what happens when we live God's way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard—things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart, and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people. We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments, not needing to force our way in life, able to marshal and direct our energies wisely.

I don't know about you, but when I see that I grin, big time. It is basically everything I want myself to be. Affectionate, excited, peaceful, ambitious and comitted, passionate, loving, and capable of blessing people. Life will be easy, everything is taken care of, perfectly.

Mmmmm. Sounds Good.
-Colton

BIG.

Psalm 36:5-6 ----

God's love is meteoric,
his loyalty astronomic,
His purpose titanic,
his verdicts oceanic.
Yet in his largeness
nothing gets lost;
Not a man, not a mouse,
slips through the cracks.

Hey Guys! Out of no where today, well actually this morning, I came across these two verses, I don't know what I love so much about it, I think it is the use of words. Also, it describes one of my favourite things about God, simplicity, in the midst of the worlds complexity. Or maybe you could say that the other way around, God's complexity in the midst of the worlds simplicity. Hmm, now there is a thought. He is so big, and I hate the word big, but I have to use it.... He is so big, with an incredibly gigantic Heart. Astornomic, titanic, oceanic, large! The verse says it all, but nothing, NOTHING is overlooked, or not imporant. I feel like this is an elementary Sunday school lesson, but check it out, this is the real deal.
I dare you, go be alone with God, and ask Him to show you how much He loves you. Like, not just to tell you, " I love you so much that I gave my only Son." Yes, that is important, but to really show you, He has so much He wants to give you and show you, so ask for it. It's there.

Faithfulness

Hello Readers. I trust you've had the Sunday that you needed today.

I just have two little thoughts before bed tonight.

One - If you are going through a total busy season of you life, where it seems like you have no time for yourself, or for rest, be faithful to God. I was thinking about Job today, Satan put him through some terrible things, he stayed faithful to God and came out on top. I am making a commitment right now to stay just as close to God, to be just as faithful, to dedicate the exact same amount of time to just Him. This is important, otherwise everything tumbles down, and that is exactly the opposite of what you need when you are overly busy. I have been running non stop, but if I keep running with God, He will continue to fill my tank with all the energy and love that I need, because He is faithful, let's return the favour. No problem is too big for God, or more important, I can't stress that enough!

He is faithful... my next thought, I don't know why or when or how this thought came up today but I was thinking of the first time I encountered God's love. You know what? That is a big deal. it is like an anniversary, for me it was the day my life was changed. I was so overwhelmed with His love and spirit I was on the floor sobbing, with people praying over me, and I will never forget that experience, or major experiences after that. It is so important to remember those memories with God and thank Him for those incredible encounters. If you haven't had that experience, pray for it. It honestly changed my life, and then when needed, He has kept meeting me at the right time with the right amount of His power. Once again, I don't know why, but today I am completely stuck on the faithfulness of God.

I am so thankful, and I can't stop thinking about how incredible those moments have been like in my life. Like a sloppy wet kiss. Hahaha, there is nothing better.

Go hug God, He gives the best hugs, for real!

-Colton

Saturday on Sunday

This blog is for last night, I worked late, I'm sorry! Haha Oh well, it just means two today.

A friend of mine sent me this a few nights ago and I totally feel the need to share. Check it out.

"So, I was reading this thing my mom wrote the other day about Hannah, Samuel's mother. It was talking about how Hannah prayed and cried out to God about this passion she had in her life, to have a son. She had no idea that her passion would end up being one of the major prophets, and an incredible messenger for God, it was just a passion that God have given her, a son.... Think of all the passion God has given you for worship, and for doing His will. What if that passion ends up blessing God's people as much as Samuel did? God gives us desires on purpose, because He has plans for them in the future. Don't give up on that desire, Colton, just keep going after it. It's going to be good -smile- and I can't wait to see it."

A-HA! This is the point I have been trying to make for a long time, but I don't seem to ever have the right words, I think that sums it up very well! Sometimes we dismiss these desires on our hearts, little do we know that they may be there for specific God given reason. Search it out, test it. See if it is from God, and then run with it! Keep running, and keep expanding the passion that He has called your heart to own.

Pray for me, I have lots to do, :) God Bless
-Colton

Colton does relationships... Part 1.

Here I sit. At my grandparents house, where I will be staying for the next couple weeks while my parents are on a cruise to the panama canal. Relaxing, I forgot how much I loved it here. I got here when no one else was home and I sat on the trampoline in the sun with my music blaring, and I felt calm. Then my bedroom has some massive windows, perfect for some sun to shine in and wake up (the best way to wake up ever - garunteed to make me happy!) Also, there is the blue room, or the bible room as I always used to call it, with large windows once again and awesome couches and a table smothered in books.
I am excited. Pray that my parents have an incredible trip, they are very deserving, and I don't think they realize how much I appreciate all that they have gone through with me over the past year.

So, tonight I went to youth group again! Yes! It's been so long, and I love those kids. There was one point in the night when they were throwing knives, doing handstands on the church roof, jumping off the church roof, and well... let's leave it at that. However, by the end of the night we had a really good talk about relationships, purity, what schools are teaching, and what they think a relationship is. Haha, once again I feel the need to point out that I love these kids. I am excited, this is going to be the topic over the next few weeks at youth, and it is something that everyone can get something out of, whether you are a teenager, or an adult already married.

So, my idea of a perfect relationship... technically, it wasn't my idea at all. The following verses are talking about perfect love, the love of Jesus, but let's put that in the perspective of a human relationship. Tonight the question was asked what do you think of when you hear the word relationship, some people thought friends, some people thought spouse, and some people thought boyfriend or girlfriend.
1 Corinthians 13 ---
(We all "know" it, but let's really read into it. Italics are my thoughts.)

Love never gives up.
I feel like this is for people who are already with who they feel God has called them to be with, it is simply put, love doesn't give up. When you love someone You will not give up on them.
Love cares more for others than for self.
This is speaking of the kind of love that Jesus displayed for us. He loved us more than himself. In order to be true disciples of God we have to do the same. And if you want a perfect relationship, one that will grow and blossom in God, this is key.
Love doesn't want what it doesn't have.
Okay, there are some different ways to look at this. I am going to go with this thought, the basic "cheating" issue. When you are in love with someone you will not want to have to do with anyone else, although that is common sense. I guess they were obligated to throw that in there, after all these are the directions to the PERFECT relationship.
Love doesn't strut,
True love doesn't go around saying "Ohhh, I am in love, I have this hot new girlfriend, check it out! I am so cool, I am in love, yah da yah da yah da."
Doesn't have a swelled head,
Read above.
Doesn't force itself on others,
If you love someone you will wait, you will not force them to have feelings for you. You will be loving, and show love by being kind and patient, and praying.
Isn't always "me first,"
Self explanitory? When you love you put the person you are loving before you. A way fo displaying your affection for them.
Doesn't fly off the handle,
Patience is key my friends!
Doesn't keep score of the sins of others,
Patience, along with forgiveness is key. Sometimes this takes time, but in a relationship trust is key, demonstrate the forgivness God has shown you. If your "lover" has done something not so cool recently do try to one up them, you are better than that. be the example, show the true love.
Doesn't revel when others grovel,
Shower optimism and joy on people when the grovel.
Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth,
Puts up with anything,
If you love, truly love, you will do this. In a healthy way!
Trusts God always,
!!!!!!!
Always looks for the best,
Once more, optimism anyone?
Never looks back,
But keeps going to the end.
Love never dies.
I believe the last three go very well together. Never looks back, keeps going, never dies. Love is forever, and that is how you know you have true love.

For me this is a check list. When you think you are doing a good job of loving those around you, whether it be family, friends, or a significant other, refer back to this verse. Check and see what you are missing, what you are doing well with. God says "Trust steadily, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. And the best of the three is love." That goes for any kind of relationship. It is THE KEY! So pray, pray to love, to show love, to find love, to see love. Perfect love.

After youth we watched a dvd, and my sould feels heavy, not sure why. Hmm.
-Colton

Yes, you love me.

Hey Folks! I am having a great night, morning started off rocky, I did not want to wake up, I wanted to just lay in bed and read. I didn't get my way, I rushed off to school in a buzz, and you know what, it wasn't horrible... well, let's not go there. However, tonight, amazing! Out of nowhere I have all this free time, and it feels good. I was just playing some music, when I felt the need to go read. I came across the following verses, it was exactly what was on my mind, like a massive revelation. Right before I read this I was having conversations with a few people about the future, yet again, wondering what was going to happen this summer, after High school, etc. So, before I blabber on more and ruin it, check this out...

Luke 12:25-34 (The Message)

^25-28"Has anyone by fussing before the mirror ever gotten taller by so much as an inch? If fussing can't even do that, why fuss at all? Walk into the fields and look at the wildflowers. They don't fuss with their appearance—but have you ever seen color and design quite like it? The ten best-dressed men and women in the country look shabby alongside them. If God gives such attention to the wildflowers, most of them never even seen, don't you think he'll attend to you, take pride in you, do his best for you?

^29-32"What I'm trying to do here is get you to relax, not be so preoccupied with getting so you can respond to God's giving. People who don't know God and the way he works fuss over these things, but you know both God and how he works. Steep yourself in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. You'll find all your everyday human concerns will be met. Don't be afraid of missing out. You're my dearest friends! The Father wants to give you the very kingdom itself.

^33-34"Be generous. Give to the poor. Get yourselves a bank that can't go bankrupt, a bank in heaven far from bankrobbers, safe from embezzlers, a bank you can bank on. It's obvious, isn't it? The place where your treasure is, is the place you will most want to be, and end up being.

-Pretend you and Jesus are sitting in Starbucks, and he's saying these words to you.

-Now pretend that you've come home and you're going over in your mind what Jesus said to you. What phrases draw you the most? What is Jesus trying to say directly to you? In order to do what Jesus said, what are you going to have to really trust for? - That He'll "do his best for you." - That by giving instead of getting, you'll still have everything you need. - That "God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions" are really enough. How do you feel about this? Respond to God about truly trusting Him for these practical, important matters. Be honest about what you are, and are not, and what you're ready to do. Sit quietly before God. Receive from him the idea that he is your treasure: "the place where your treasure is, is the place you will most want to be, and end up being."

When I read that my mind was blown, it was like God slapped me across the face.. or it was more like "a tickle". Which ever way you look at it, it was so good. "Don't be afraid of missing out" Man, I said that tonight too, it's like I can't wait to do all these things in my life, and some times I get so pumped up for them that I start to worry that they won't happen, or I want to do it all, and I get discouraged because it might not happen. That is so foolish. I don't think I can say what I mean perfectly, so let me leave you with this song, read the words and then go listen to it. It is perfect.

Your love is Strong - Jon Foreman

Heavenly Father, you always amaze me
Let your kingdom come in my world and in my life
Give me the food I need to live through today
And forgive me as I forgive the people that wrong me
Lead me far from temptation
Deliver me from the evil one

I look out the window the birds are composing
Not a note is out of tune or out of place
I walk to the meadow and stare at the flowers
Better dressed than any girl on her wedding day

So why do I worry?
Why do I freak out?
God knows what I need
You know what I need

Your love is
Your love is
Your love is strong
Your love is
Your love is
Your love is strong
Your love is
Your love is
Your love is strong

The kingdom of the heavens is now advancing
Invade my heart, invade this broken town
The kingdom of the Heavens is buried treasure
Would you sell yourself to buy the one you've found?

Two things you told me
That you are strong
And you love me
Yes, you love me

Our God in Heaven
Hallowed be thy name
Above all names
Your kingdom come
Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven
Give us today our daily bread
Forgive us weary sinners
Keep us far away from our vices
And deliver us from these prisons

-Colton

Your Love Never fails.

Hey Guys,

so I was just on the jesus Culture website and came across a video of Chris Quilala on the 700 Club singing "You love never fails." When I first started listening to Jesus Culture, this was my all time favourite song, and to be completely honest it still is. When I listen to it in times like these my soul hurts, I want to be doing what He is doing so badly! SO badly. School is frustrating, and I am scared I am becoming negative about it all. God says to admit when we struggle, and I don't know if I'd call it struggling, but I am just tired of school, and the things that go along with it. Right now the perfect day for me would be in a really old bookstore, with a big bottle of orange juice, listening to worship music, laying on couches, reading the word, and tapping into what God wants me to hear. Lately I think Satan is clueing in that I am tired, and the bible says he is a lion, always ready to pounce. I say lets not even give him the satisfaction of coming close to tackling us. Hahaha... oh man....

A few verses from Isaiah. ---

Don't you know anything? Haven't you been listening?
God doesn't come and go. God lasts.
He's Creator of all you can see or imagine.
He doesn't get tired out, doesn't pause to catch his breath.
And he knows everything, inside and out.
He energizes those who get tired,
gives fresh strength to dropouts.
For even young people tire and drop out,
young folk in their prime stumble and fall.
But those who wait upon God get fresh strength.
They spread their wings and soar like eagles,
They run and don't get tired,
they walk and don't lag behind.

God, I am ready to be consumed in You. I know that You make all things work together for my good... so show me God, this is the year that we win together. Bring me back to the Heart of Worship. On the Jesus Culture website there is also an article by Erica Greve, what God has told her about the year 2010, check it out. So inspiring. God, lay on these anointing's, and spiritual gifts on me. Yes, I want to bless people, but there is no satisfaction like that of seeing your approval, and success shine by the hundreds. Load it on.

That verse from Isaiah is very commonly used, but I feel like there is so much truth in it that we don't always appreciate. Read it over and over, what is God saying directly to you from that verse, what line sticks out? What penetrates? Now throw the question back to God, ask Him what He wants you to realize, what He has in store for you.

Nothing can separate
Even if I ran away
Your love never fails

I know I still make mistakes, but
You have new mercy for me everyday
Your love never fails

You stay the same through the ages
Your love never changes
There may be pain in the night
But joy comes in the morning
And when the oceans rage
I don’t have to be afraid
Because I know that you love me
And your love never fails

The wind is strong and the water’s deep, but
I’m not alone here in these open seas
Cause your love never fails

The chasm was far too wide
I never thought I’d reach the other side
But your love never fails

You make all things, work together for my good

-Colton

I place all my hope in you.

The darker the night
the brighter the day
the fiercer the fight
the stronger the faith
so I place my hope in You

The deeper sin
the stronger the blood
the more to forgive
the more reason to love
so I place my trust in You

In Your ways oh God
redemption is so much better than perfection
in Your ways oh God
redemption is so much better than perfection
in Your ways oh God

Over and over
You prove You're so faithful
over and over
You prove Yourself a redeemer

In Your ways I have
redemption
so much better than perfection
so I place all my hope in You

- "Redemption" by Kristene Mueller, check her our, incredible stuff.

Well folks, I am pretty wiped out today, actually I am straight up exhausted, emotionally, physically, I think I need a day of rest. Running out of one thing right into another isn't always the wisest thing to do. But while I am here, try this out...

Luke 7:37-47 ---

Just then a woman of the village, the town harlot, having learned that Jesus was a guest in the home of the Pharisee, came with a bottle of very expensive perfume and stood at his feet, weeping, raining tears on his feet. Letting down her hair, she dried his feet, kissed them, and anointed them with the perfume. When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, "If this man was the prophet I thought he was, he would have known what kind of woman this is who is falling all over him."

⁴⁰Jesus said to him, "Simon, I have something to tell you."

"Oh? Tell me."

^41-42"Two men were in debt to a banker. One owed five hundred silver pieces, the other fifty. Neither of them could pay up, and so the banker canceled both debts. Which of the two would be more grateful?"

^43-47Simon answered, "I suppose the one who was forgiven the most."

"That's right," said Jesus. Then turning to the woman, but speaking to Simon, he said, "Do you see this woman? I came to your home; you provided no water for my feet, but she rained tears on my feet and dried them with her hair. You gave me no greeting, but from the time I arrived she hasn't quit kissing my feet. You provided nothing for freshening up, but she has soothed my feet with perfume. Impressive, isn't it? She was forgiven many, many sins, and so she is very, very grateful. If the forgiveness is minimal, the gratitude is minimal."

Read - Read the passage slowly, noticing the major players and actions in the story.

Think - (I love this part) Choose one person in the story with whom you identify most, and then read the story again. Imaginatively enter the scene, experiencing everything from that person's perspective. Hear the conversations. Feel the silence in the room as Jesus' feet are tenderly washed. Now listen to Jesus' voice and watch his face as he speaks. What do you feel? What thoughts go through your head?

Pray - Talk to Jesus about what this experience has stirred up in you.

Live - "If human love does not carry a man beyond himself, it is not love. If love is always discreet, always wise, always sensible and calculating, never carried beyond itself, it is not love at all. It may be affection, it may be warmth of feeling, but it has not the true nature of love in it." - Oswald Chambers. Think about the degree of restraint or abandon you show in your relationship with Jesus (and others). Consider the conscious decisions you are constantly making about the way you'll act in that relationship. When does emotional momentum stir you? What do you do when it does? Under what circumstances do you set limits or hold back? What expectations or fears underlie your decisions? Share these with Jesus. What is something you could do today that would have "the true nature of love in it"?

-The message. :)

Pray, Eat, Sleep

-Colton

Dance with me.

Oh God, set us on fire, we pour out our love on you.

Wake up our normal life, you can do whatever you want to. Shake up eternal sight, because we want You.

Woah, out of nowhere, I realized I was so overly thirsty, so dry, and tired, I needed to be ignited big time, so I popped in the Jesus Culture DVD, and everything that I had been questioning the past few days had been cleared up, I need to go to that school, I need to worship, it is what I am meant to do, it is all I can do when I am in that state.

It's funny, I decided to get off Facebook, and look where it got me. It really pays to listen to that voice in your head.

This is the time, I can't forget that, we can't forget that, oh man, this is everything, He is everything and I spent a week forgetting that, I am so back, and so ready. God set me on fire right now.

Here inside your presence I am taken by the wonder of you, here inside your glory, we give our lives fully to you.

I ask for more of you.

We cry Holy, Holy are you. Our hearts are burning, burning for you.

We are your burning ones, we are consumed by you. We set our lives apart.

Psalms 32:11 ---

Celebrate God, Sing together-everyone! All you honest hearts, raise the roof!

The past week I have been so focused on the world, and certain things about it, haha it is all wrong and there is no satisfaction from it unless it is from God. Oh God, fill my soul with YOUR desire. Take away everything that I feel like I have to focus on, make it second priority, you won't let me fail at anything if I put You first in everything. Let my passion bring you fame. Let my life be like a flame. Consume every part of us! Every part of us, you are my one desire Lord.

Haha, oh man, I can't believe I let myself forget the thing that always made me the most happy person. I am really back, really. Forever free.

Sorry for the ramble and rant, and you know what, it will probably keep going; but I have to say, let it all go, surrender it all, give it all up, there is no other joy that will complete you. The thing is... we worry during so much of our day, and stress, and we don't have the fun that God wants us to have, and we aren't trying to shove religion down peoples throats we are trying to show people how incredible and incomparable God's love and joy is to anything else in this world! Haha. Amazing love, how can it be, you gave everything for me, everything for me.

God is higher than anything and anyone, outshining everything you can see in the skies.

-Psalms 113.

Meditate.

I have a new devotion book, and the main idea of it is to meditate on God's word, really read it two or three times, and look at it from different characters in the story, to relate it to yourself. This method really gets you into pressing deeper into what God is trying to say to you through his word. Man, oh man, I encourage you guys to do it, and take the time to do it like crazy. Meditate, close your eyes, God what are you saying? You know what is really on my heart, what is really consuming my mind, take it, and make it make sense, solve the problems that stand in the way of what you really want for me. Be my everything, with all creation I sing, praise to the king of kings, you are my everything and I will adore. No more pride, no more worry, just want to be where you are, just want to stay where your presence lingers, forever, follow me wherever I go. Lead my every step, never let go of my hand. I adore you.

This is what it is like when real love takes over, let it, completely let it take the reigns of your life, because when that happens there will be no questions, You will be in the exact spot where you need to be.

I've got to shout, I've got to sing, I've got to dance, I've got to let it out.

-Colton

Dance with me oh lover of my soul, to the song of songs. Romance me, oh lover of my soul, to the song of all songs.

Heart

Yes!

I am back, and it has never felt better, I have so much to talk about, and so little at the same time so we will see how this goes.

Hi! How are you? It's been three days, and three days too long at that.

The shows are over, and I am sad, and happy all at the same time, it was a great success! I was just stuck thinking about how blessed that cast was, they was groups of kids praying before the show every night, and it was obvious that God had His way with that show, people left with tears, smiles, and hope. It felt good, I feel good. I want to do it again.

So here I am, at home, away from that amazing cast, my mind is kind of buzzing. I loved doing that so much and I regret ever thinking that God didn't want me to act or sing or dance, I apologize for even writing that. He gives me joy from doing that, I get such a thrill, and the long term effects of a show like that are tremendous, I am completely blessed by it.

So thank you God, give me some more opportunities to get better, to be able to touch more people and release your never ending joy on audiences.

Story #2.

I don't know if I ever wrote about it on here or not before, but over the past six months God has put it on my heart to attend the school of Worship in Redding California, home of Jesus Culture. Lately the thought has come on gone a few times, a few things have stood in the way, and I just kind of stopped thinking about it for a while. Today I found out that my uncle has been thinking about going to the same school which would make finding a house, living in California for three weeks, and basically everything, a whole lot more realistic. I like the sounds of that. So that is something to keep in my prayers, God will tear down more walls fro me to go, if that is what really is supposed to happen.

Idea #3.

Heart. Guard your heart, open your heart. Over the last week, I have had a lot of thoughts about... heart. My thoughts, when you are so fully immersed in God, you start to think like Him, you become more in tune with His voice, so that eventually there is not a chance that Satan has the power to tell you something. So, let's reverse that. When we don't spend as much time with God as your used to, Satan starts to try and sneak thoughts into your mind or give your heart different desires. On top of that, your own mind starts making up things, and in some cases you think it's God speaking to you when it's really not. That's why it is best to wait and pray some things out. Which I am currently doing, testing my heart, making sure that what seems like a gift from God, really is. We can do that with everything.

Well, I am glad to be back, ready for more and more and more. As for now, it is more and more and more Homework, we'll see how that goes.

Until Tomorrow,

Colton

Joy

HEY!

So I apologize big time for not posting yesterday. This week is show week, and I am so busy and excited and I am having an incredible blessed time, but I've made a decision, I am putting the whole "ACTS" study on hold for the remainder of the week. I feel like I wouldn't really be able to put into it everything that I wanted to.

So, the next few days, if I get to post, the posts will probably be short, but keep checking - who knows what God has to say.

Anyway, like I said this week is a pile of fun, we are putting on the show Annie, a lot of the time I wondered how I was benefitting God, or what the point was of doing productions like this, then I guess... well, I sapped myself across the face. God fills me with joy, and complete satisfaction, and this energy that just overflows when I get to act and sing and dance on stage. Hopefully that energy and joy overflows to the audience... that i the point to make people happy when they come see these shows, it is simple, yet so worth it. So let that be your prayer, joy, abundant joy, Hahah..

I can't stop smiling,

Colton

Hi Yall.

So, would you pray for me? At the moment I am at the point where my body is crying for sleep. I guess I need help focusing on what I NEED to be focusing on. So some back up would be great... I apologize, maybe I picked a rough week to start going through Acts, I am scared I am going to butcher it due to exhaustion, however, here is Acts, chapter 2.

Acts 2:1-4 ---

When the Feast of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Without warning there was a sound like a strong wind, gale force—no one could tell where it came from. It filled the whole building. Then, like a wildfire, the Holy Spirit spread through their ranks, and they started speaking in a number of different languages as the Spirit prompted them.

Sounds like a party to me. The reason why I love Acts so much is because it is the beginning of what we are now. These are the first actions of disciples of Jesus, without Him being on earth with them, just like we are now. I find it encouraging, and to be honest we can learn a lot from what they did during these times. Listen, if we want success we should check out what these guys did, because trust me, they got it!

Acts 2:17-21 ---

"In the Last Days," God says,
"I will pour out my Spirit
on every kind of people:
Your sons will prophesy,
also your daughters;
Your young men will see visions,
your old men dream dreams.
When the time comes,
I'll pour out my Spirit
On those who serve me, men and women both,
and they'll prophesy.
I'll set wonders in the sky above
and signs on the earth below,
Blood and fire and billowing smoke,
the sun turning black and the moon blood-red,
Before the Day of the Lord arrives,
the Day tremendous and marvelous;
And whoever calls out for help
to me, God, will be saved."

I saw God before me for all time. Nothing can shake me; he's right by my side. I'm glad from inside out, ecstatic; I've pitched my tent in the land of hope. I know you'll never dump me in hades; I'll never even smell the stench of death. You've got my feet on the life path, with your face shining sun-joy all around.

-David.

I love that because the same God that did that for David did it for the disciples then, and for the disciples now, which we are, we have that same protection, love and joy surrounding us this instant. We have to seek it.

I love this chapter, it begins! This joy, this energy, this journey! They learned to be baptized in the Holy Spirit, to get out of and no longer conform to the sick culture that surrounded them and to live in harmony. Check out the last few verses.

Acts 2:43-47 ---

^43-45Everyone around was in awe—all those wonders and signs done through the apostles! And all the believers lived in a wonderful harmony, holding everything in common. They sold whatever they owned and pooled their resources so that each person's need was met. They followed a daily discipline of worship in the Temple followed by meals at home, every meal a celebration, exuberant and joyful, as they praised God. People in general liked what they saw. Every day their number grew as God added those who were saved.

Eyes are glazing over,

Colton

Acts: Day 1, Chapter 1.

Hi yall!

Well, here we go, this is exciting, I re read the first chapter of Acts a couple of extra times today and a few points I want to share, if you guys want to get a lot out of this you should read it too! My translation is The Message, for easy access to any translation you want check out www.biblegateway.com.

Just a side note, how was your day? :) Mine was pretty darn cool if I say so myself. Anywho, ACTS!

Acts: Chapter one.

First thing is first, who wrote this book? Luke is the answer to that! This is a continuation of Luke's gospel book, titled, Luke. What a coincidence! Anyway, basically the story of Jesus doesn't end with Jesus. It continues in the lives of those who believe in him. Luke makes it clear that the Christians he wrote about were not just spectators of Jesus - they were in on the action of God. God acting in them, God living in them. Which also means, of course, in us! Now that is exciting to me.

Acts 1:6-8 ---

In this verse Luke is recalling one of the last meeting the disciples had with Jesus, and here is an excerpt from the conversation...

⁶When they were together for the last time they asked, "Master, are you going to restore the kingdom to Israel now? Is this the time?"

^7-8He told them, "You don't get to know the time. Timing is the Father's business. What you'll get is the Holy Spirit. And when the Holy Spirit comes on you, you will be able to be my witnesses in Jerusalem, all over Judea and Samaria, even to the ends of the world."

I love this because it is a straight up direction from God. For me, the key word is WHEN. WHEN we seek, and dedicate ourselves to being in tune with the Holy Spirit and finding that connection daily, THAT is WHEN we will see success all the way to the end of the earth! Hmm, I am not sure what your standards are, but in my book, that is a big deal. Now, when the Holy Spirit comes on you, you will be able to by witnesses. So the question came, how do we get this Holy Spirit? What is a holy Spirit? What does it do? They will soon have the encounter that went down in History... (stay tuned tomorrow for that.) So Jesus says that to his disciples, Jesus rose into the sky and disappeared in a cloud. I am sure this was in a very triumphant way, I can picture big trumpets playing in the background, haha, I'm joking... maybe a harp or two, who knows for sure, I guess Luke was so busy watching his best friend fly into heaven that he forgot to take notice on what the ambient sound was. Tisk tisk.

Acts 1:14 ---

"They agreed they were in this for good, completely together in prayer, the women included. Also Jesus' mother, Mary, and his brothers." I also really like this, I feel like it symbolizes and puts into perspective that this amazing experience is for everyone, and everyone there was ready and willing to dedicate themselves to prayer. They were serious, and in this for good, it reminds me of a motto I've heard. "If I am going to do this, I am going to do it right."

Now for the last part of this first chapter of Luke.

Every time I read this, my mind is slightly blown to smithereens, slightly. Listen close, this is beyond profound!!!

The disciples had to pick someone new to replace the spot of Judas, because Judas killed himself, most likely because of guilt...

Acts 1:23-26 ----

They nominated two: Joseph Barsabbas, nicknamed Justus, and Matthias. Then they prayed, "You, O God, know every one of us inside and out. Make plain which of these two men you choose to take the place in this ministry and leadership that Judas threw away in order to go his own way." They then drew straws. Matthias won and was counted in with the eleven apostles.

Haha! So they pray to God to make to make it super clear to them who should be the new "Judas"... then they pick sticks. I don't know, I laugh, I just get this vision of Paul praying over these two sticks in his hand and God blessing them. I guess it makes sense, at this point they hadn't had the incredible "encounter", they probably weren't sure what to do, but I promise one thing, those sticks were heaven blessed. See, I told you that was profound!

Well, that is it folks, I am sorry if it bored you, I promise the rest of Acts get's super crazy, and I won't be so nit picky, I bet it's tough reading a super long blog. Anyway guys, have one of those days were nothing can wipe the smile of your face. Pray to god, commit yourself like those disciples did, after all, just like Luke said, this is a continuation of the walk of Jesus, we are now doing what He did on earth, the healings and miracles that He started are still going on today, and we can be a part of that. Ever think of that? Where did it start? Jesus is the answer my friends.

Well, until tomorrow.

Smile darn ya smile,

Colton

Joy never ending.

Hey There!
Well, I had an awesome day today, one of those, drive with the window down, drink iced tea with sunglasses on, be totally consumed with the love of God, be surrounded by people you love, and have FUN! Mm, His joy is my strength, My strength is the joy that I get from Him, and nothing can take that away, I find myself getting closer and closer to Him, and finding my soul being happier and happier with life, and also realizing more and more about what is going to happen in my life.

I am scared that this is going to be a lame post, however I was told today to share some of the stuff that I found in the book of Acts that I really liked, so here are some verses that I have highlighted (see what I did there) haha, I am a comedian! Anywho, it's another one of those tired nights, prepare for an entire week of them, wee hoo. Without further wait, here is some ACTS.

"Whereve they were scattered, they preached the message about Jesus. Many who could neither stand nor walk were healed that day. The evil spirits protested loudly as they were sent on their way. And what joy in the city!" - Acts 8

Haha, another one of my favorite parts is in Romans 13. Basically Jesus first disciples went from city to city until they were no longer welcome, or until God wanted them to leave, and then they went to the next town and continued to show signs and wonders, these men were incredible! So in this specific story, it says that paul and Baranbus were brutally kicked out of a city, and they simply "shrugged their shoulders and went on to the next town, brimming with joy and the Holy Spirit, two happy disciples." I don't know about you, but I want to be like that. Woo, I think this is why I lve the book of Acts so much. Complete joy, maybe it has something to do with the fact that Jesus is alive, and He is right now! We have the exact same reason to be that happy, what is stopping you from jumping up right now and just laughing yourself to complete peace with your personal lover? If there is something, it is definetely fixable on Gods behalf.

In the next city that they went to, Paul was beaten to almost dead and dragged out of town... get this, when he awoke from his "beating" he got back up and went back into the city witha smile on his face. (Acts 14) I feel that a blog bible study of the book of Acts is going to occur soon because I am rambling, and I KNOW that this book deserves so much more.

Who's up for it???? ME, me, pick me!
Okay, so it looks like you are up for it!
I will do my best. :)

Sleep tight my friends? Or I am guessing when you read this you will be waking up, in that case, smile, smile until your cheeks hurt! then massage them and smile more!

I love you,
Colton

CHEESY

Well, it is one in the morning, yet again.
I am not overly tired(well maybe I just don't know it yet), but it's one of those, "all is well" feelings.
I am sitting trying to think about what to blog about.
Hmm.
Well, today was a great day, I spent it with incredible people, doing things that I love, it doesn't get much better than that. Are you ever in a moment of complete "goodness" where you feel like you can sit, and just close your eyes, and things are well. That was today, it was well.
I can't wait for tomorrow, because I know it is a brand new day, and instead of thinking about how it may night be as awesome as today, I can thiknk about how it can be better, and what God can do it tomorrow. A good friend once told me that tomorrow is only a day away. This is true, tomorrow, I love you tomorrow, you are not even here yet, but I am pumped.
Haha, and right now I am ashamed at how corny that paragraph was and I am slowly realizing how tired I am, but hey, it was a good day, great people, great food (although I didn't have any ribs), and a whole lot of Jesus.

God, I pray that TOMORROW will be even more blessed, Your love makes me sing, I pray that all your goodness will shine through in everything that goes on tomorrow, everything I am involved in. Meet me there, everywhere tomorrow.

Oh this reminds me of something I read this morning, it was talking about how when we go to talk to God we are always using the entire time to tell God how much we love Him. It's like a kid running up to there dad being like I love you I love you I love you!!!! and then running away before the dad even gets to say Hi. We do that with god sometimes, so I encourage you to go to your dad, show Him how much you love Him and then get ready for His response. Hahaha, it will be tremendous!

Please ignore my puncutation,
Colton!

It's a beautiful day.

Smile.
Look at all the good around you, if you stop for a minute. Stop. Breathe for a minute, and look. There is so much of it, you are incredibly blessed, and talented and incredibly beautiful. You are loved, constantly. Constantly. It's a beautiful day, don't let it slip away. There is gold inside of you, God put it there, so make today's goal that you will constantly be refining that gold to the purest it can be, let it radiate out of you. You are a force to be reckoned with. Smile.

I was just reading Banning's book, "Jesus Culture", something hit me that I want to talk about, all set?
If Jesus is pursuing us and knocking on our door, then our responsibility is to open it when He knocks. Revelation 3:20 says, "If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me." We must position ourselves in such a way that when He knowcks, we open the door. His voice must be louder than all other voices in our lives. There can be no competition to the knock of Jesus. In fact, the more we encounter His love for us, the less anything else in our lives will have the strength to compare.
Wether it is your daily devotional time or throughout your busy day, the issue is this: Will you turn your attention and affection to Him? As important as having a daily time with God is, it's not the ultimate goal. The objective is to have the affections of your heart pointed in His direction no matter what is going on.
"The moment you look up and are in a place of affection with Jesus the Heavens are opened."

I think the main reason, for myself, of spending certain parts of scheduled day with God is to PREPARE me for the day, and to get me on track for the entire day ahead, where I keep my entire attention and affection on Him. It shouldn't just start and stop during morning prayer time, or evening reading time, it is constant, it is a "lifestyle", not a "10 minute of your day-style." My favorite parts of my day are when out of nowhere I just feel overwhlemed with God's presence, like driving somewhere, or in the middle of lunch break, or rehearsal, when all I can do is smile.
Smile!
It's a beautiful day!
Don't let it get away.

"Take time to determine the way you will live your life. But once you know the way you should go, let nothing distract you from your path." -Ellyn Sanna.

Falling Asleep Now,
Colton

Your love fulfills my every need.

When I am dry and thirsty Lord, and am crying out for more, I know I can trust in Your love.
In the darkness, in the night, when I'm starving for the light, I know I can trust in Your love.
You keep no records of my sin.
You don't remember all my shame.
Your love is everything to me.

Hey there my friends!
Well, I am in Fredericton for the weekend, staying at my aunts house, and I am excited. I don't knwo what sparked this thought, but does it ever accur to you that your day can extremely well, or extremely awful, according to simple decisions you make in a day? Once, again, I'm not sure where this is coming from, but I am just speaking my mind. I guess what's on my heart is that when you think You're having a bad day, or maybe the day is young, and you have already screwed up and you think that you ruined your day. Well folks, that's a lie. God keeps no records of my sin, and He doesn't remember any of my shame.
Which triggers another thought, sometimes I think we feel like we have a bad "history" with something. The thing is, that is straight up bologna. All things are made new, and I feel so thankful for that right now! So thankful! We can go back to those places that were once cites of extreme disaster, as a new person, a person with a new light, and a faith that cannot be touched by our old shame. That is proof of how much we have grown in Christ.

I am at peace, and so pumped by God's COMPLETE faithfulness!

Here is some of Psalms 27, mixed and matched Colton style:
God holds me head and shoulders above all who try to pull me down. Already I am singing God-songs. I'm making music to God! Haha,You've always been right there for me. You've always kept the door open. Point me down your highway God, direct me along a well-lighted street. Take heart. Don't quit.

"He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask a question remains a fool forever." -Chinese Proverb.

"We must make the choices that enable us to fulfill the deepest capacities of ourselves." -Thomas Merton.

Headed to bed soon, I'm in love
-Colton

Let me try again.

I want to correct something from last night's post, it has been kind of on my mind and heart all day.

Religion, it is not faking something, but let's be honest, is it a natural thing that makes us feel God's love, or let's us FEEl His grace and happiness? In my experience no. For me, religion is the act of going to a certain "religion" church, and following a set of prayers, doing a certain amount of things, following certain rules, in order to maintain righteousness, or whatever you want to call it. To me, that's not right.

Let me try to say this clearer. I find a joy in God that I can't find in anything else, I've had experiences where His love picks me up off my feet and saves me from disaster, and where His forgiveness can take my most terrible mistakes and wash them away. That is God to me, and I love it, really love it. I am in no way trying to convert anybody, to be honest, I don't see the point of it. I just hate to see, teens, who are constantly striving to hold onto something real, be turned off of the one real thing in this world, because of a set of rules and actions that HAVE to be maintained or else "You are going to Hell."

Anyway, I feel like maybe that came out a little more clearly tonight, let me know, I love answering questions!

Now, HI! How are you?

I feel much better to get that off my chest. Let's talk.

When I first started blogging, I think this was one of my first topics, but I want to revisit it for tonight, it seems to fit.

Matthew 11:28-30 ---

"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly."

This is Jesus speaking, by the way, and I think when i first wrote about this the blog entry was titled "The ultimate invite." I think you can figure out why, just read it. Basically, in an even simpler form, Jesus is saying, "Come on, let's be friends, I have so much I want to talk about with you, you are awesome, and I promise to be the best friend You have ever had."

Think: Notice all the different ways Jesus is saying, "hang out with me." He says it quite a few ways, which way do you find it most inviting? What would it feel like to walk with Jesus and work with Him? It's okay to be honest; "freely and lightly" may not describe what you think it would really be like. You may think it would be forced and difficult. If so, what would you desire it to be like? Have you feared that a walk with Jesus might require heavy or ill-fitting things? Why?

Live: Walk with Jesus, either in your mind or on an actual walk. As you do, turn these words from Jesus over in your mind: rest, unforced, keep company with me, freely, lightly.

I guess that's it. The difference, between Christianity and Religion... One thing is a real beneficial friendship, the other is rules, and tradition, that people, especially teenagers do not find appealing.

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So, I got this quote book for Easter, I am going to leave you with a couple.

"Success consists of getting up just more times than you fall." - Oliver Goldsmith.

"Don't wait for your ship to come; swim out to it." - Anonymous

BONNE SOIR!

-Colton

Religion vs. Spirituality.

HOWDY

It's funny, this is the only night off I have this week, and at the moment I am really tired. Hmm...

Anyway, today I got to talk with someone about "Religion" and the difference that "religion" and what I feel to be a relationship with my Best Friend, Dad, Hero, etc.

The question came up, "What do people do when they find out you are really religious."

I replied with, "I am not religious at all, I love God, those are completely different things!"

The conversation continued, and it got me to the point where I said the word "religion" has nothing to do with your closeness with God."

Any of you bloggers agree with me? What are your thoughts?

Anyway, after that we kind of got into the topic of praying, and how do you feel His love everyday, that real tangible love. For me, it's like a Dad's hug. You ask for it, I don't know, I pray everyday, two sided conversations. You are not going to go to your best friend, cry about all the things that you want or need help with then run away, You are going to let them talk back to you, why not do the same thing with God? And then some people say, but how can god speak to us? Easy... through the bible.

Today during English we were talking a little bit about how the bible is so hard to read, and how it doesn't make sense, that the sentence structure is off. I wanted to jump up and yell, "GET A DIFFERENT TRANSLATION!" Hah, seriously though, check out the message, it makes reading, a whole lot more enjoyable, and easier to understand, it is cool stuff. I mean, God made this bible, for us! To talk... to us! So let US read it! :)

I know I am rambling, but... bare with me?

2 Corinthians 3:16-18---

^16-18Whenever, though, they turn to face God as Moses did, God removes the veil and there they are—face-to-face! They suddenly recognize that God is a living, personal presence, not a piece of chiseled stone. And when God is personally present, a living Spirit, that old, constricting legislation is recognized as obsolete. We're free of it! All of us! Nothing between us and God, our faces shining with the brightness of his face. And so we are transfigured much like the Messiah, our lives gradually becoming brighter and more beautiful as God enters our lives and we become like him.

Okay this word, for me, is really the break between religion and real-ness! When people stop faking, and actually let themselves see who God is, and how it is so much more then stain-glassed windows and wine in a glass on Sundays. Personal Question... What the heck is a first communion anyway? I feel like when we actually try with full hearts, that "veil" is destroyed, God is there waiting with open arms. He is constantly reaching out to us, will we stop long enough to reach out to Him? This goes for people who are already "Christians." I think this is the break between Sunday morning "christians" and people who want to be with God. I can't say it much better than those verses. Re-read them. Ask God to show Himself to You, Haha... I guarantee You are in for a treat.

Did any of that make sense? Haha... I'm scared I sound like an old hag,

-Colton

Moving Ahead

I have two thoughts right now...

One) I was listening to this song tonight on the way home from a crappy rehearsal, and it felt like the words were coming out of my heart. I feel like the guy who wrote it, did so while examining how I feel. Insane.

Moving Forward - Israel Houghton. ---

What a moment
You have brought me to
Such a freedom I have found in You.
You're the healer
Who makes all things new
Yeah yeah

I'm not going back
I'm moving ahead
Here to declare to you
My past is over in You
All things are made new
Surrendered my life to Christ
I'm moving moving forward

You have risen
With all power in Your hands
You have given me
A second chance

Hallelujah hallelujah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
yeah, yeah, yeah

I'm not going back
I'm moving ahead
I'm here to declare to you
My past is over in you
All things are made new
Surrendered my life to Christ
I'm moving, moving forward

You make all things new
Yes
You make all things new
And I will follow You
Forward

Secondly, I want to tackle a pretty big subject tonight. Haha, and I am a little tired, so this could get good... Compliance.

This was kind of put on my heart this weekend, I felt the difference between, "100% surrendered, let's go for it, let's make a change", and "I like where things are, let's keep it like this."

Compliance is the act of conforming, meaning, finding a comfortable level of joy and peace and challenges that fit in with everything around you, and staying at that level. The fact is, eventually things change. I guess what I am trying to say is, don't waste time just fitting in, being prideful, or just going along with the flow. I find it so unhealthy.

God talks about taking this life in a serious way, numerous times in the bible He uses the metaphor of a race. A race where the runners run to win! To Win! You can't win by just hovering in a safety zone, you have to get on the track and run, challenges will come, you will get thirsty, you might feel a pain, but guess what? When you finish a lap, not only do you have this feeling of complete satisfaction, you also get rest, water, love, and more joy and peace then you felt before. With all this renewed strength, run more, run harder! The more you go, the more you grow, the more people you effect!

The thing is, this weekend I felt a shift in my heart, I felt like I let my pride go. I surrendered, and decided to run, already, I am feeling that sense I am 100% committed, success comes my way so much more, I have more people to talk to, I just am more able to see blessings fly in my direction, and God's presence in my life is that much more real and full of joy.

I feel like God is my coach in the race, standing there, handing me a water bottle after a lap, and He's there with posters being like "Yah Colton, You got this!", and dare I say it, I totally think that when my enemies try to get me out of this race God is totally there to show 'em who's boss - like a proud momma stickin' up for their "baby" haha, You get the picture. I am Moving Forward, and it never felt so good!

Come on, let's run, who's with me?

-Colton

Happy Day!

Matthew is my favourite one, check them out, haha.

Happy Easter, enjoy it. :)

Luke 24 1-8 ----

^1-3At the crack of dawn on Sunday, the women came to the tomb carrying the burial spices they had prepared. They found the entrance stone rolled back from the tomb, so they walked in. But once inside, they couldn't find the body of the Master Jesus.

^4-8They were puzzled, wondering what to make of this. Then, out of nowhere it seemed, two men, light cascading over them, stood there. The women were awestruck and bowed down in worship. The men said, "Why are you looking for the Living One in a cemetery? He is not here, but raised up. Remember how he told you when you were still back in Galilee that he had to be handed over to sinners, be killed on a cross, and in three days rise up?" Then they remembered Jesus' words.

Mark 16:4-7 ----

^4-5Then they looked up, saw that it had been rolled back—it was a huge stone—and walked right in. They saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed all in white. They were completely taken aback, astonished.

^6-7He said, "Don't be afraid. I know you're looking for Jesus the Nazarene, the One they nailed on the cross. He's been raised up; he's here no longer. You can see for yourselves that the place is empty. Now—on your way. Tell his disciples and Peter that he is going on ahead of you to Galilee. You'll see him there, exactly as he said."

Matthew 28:1-6 ----

^1-4 After the Sabbath, as the first light of the new week dawned, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to keep vigil at the tomb. Suddenly the earth reeled and rocked under their feet as God's angel came down from heaven, came right up to where they were standing. He rolled back the stone and then sat on it. Shafts of lightning blazed from him. His garments shimmered snow-white. The guards at the tomb were scared to death. They were so frightened, they couldn't move.

^5-6The angel spoke to the women: "There is nothing to fear here. I know you're looking for Jesus, the One they nailed to the cross. He is not here. He was raised, just as he said. Come and look at the place where he was place ^6-7He said, "Don't be afraid. I know you're looking for Jesus the Nazarene, the One they nailed on the cross. He's been raised up; he's here no longer. You can see for yourselves that the place is empty. Now—on your way. Tell his disciples and Peter that he is going on ahead of you to Galilee. You'll see him there, exactly as he said."

The greatest day in history,

Death is beaten

You have rescued me
Sing it out Jesus is alive
The empty cross, The empty grave
Life eternal You have won the day
Shout it out Jesus is alive
He's alive

Oh happy day, happy day
You washed my sin away
Oh happy day, happy day
I'll never be the same
Forever I am changed

When I stand, in that place
Free at last, meeting face to face
I am Yours Jesus You are mine
Endless joy, perfect peace
Earthly pain finally will cease
Celebrate Jesus is alive
He's alive

Oh happy day, happy day
You washed my sin away
Oh happy day, happy day
I'll never be the same OHH NO
Forever I am changed

Oh what a glorious day
What a glorious way
That You have saved me
Oh what a glorious day
What a glorious name

YEAH!

Oh happy day, happy day
You washed my sin away
Oh happy day, happy day
I'll never be the same
Forever I am changed

What a glorious glorious day,
I'll never be the same.

-Colton