Tour [Music For My Heart]

Several songs have come alongside me in my journey these past few months.

They all have played their different roles quite well.

Some have made me laugh, some have made me cry, some have spoken truth into my heart and mind.

I can't share them all right now, but let me show you a few...

"Oceans" by Hillsong United

One night, back in March, I tearfully admitted to my roommates that I believed the Lord wanted me to move.  It was a huge deal for me to say that out loud.  After talking and praying, Kaia shared this song with me.  I listened to it almost every night for months.  It has been one of my theme-songs through this adventure, especially during the prep.

"Called Me Higher" by All Sons and Daughters

During our wonderful "memory maker" to Breckenridge, CO this summer, Janna introduced me to this gem.  While driving through the mountains with the windows down I fell in love with it.  I connected with the lyrics and wanted to hear it again and again.  I love the way it reminds me to go deeper with the Lord.  

"Home" by Phillip Phillips

I had heard this song many times, but singing it at Castaway just days before I left for the DR was different.  I was singing at the top of my lungs with my arms wrapped around the friends beside me and the words just hit me.  This songs was Jesus talking straight to my heart about Jarabacoa.  The tears came then, knowing he would make that place my home.  Since then I have played this tune many times for myself and friends.  

"Movements" by Rend Collective Experiment 

Campfire & a Sara Groves CD were the only two albums on my itunes when I arrived in the DR.  Campfire was "happier" sounding, so it won the listening competition.  Moving to a different country has not been the easiest thing for me.  It has been hard.  For the first 2 weeks, I did not sleep well.  Lots of anxiety, fear, and homesickness.  Hence, listening to Campfire.  all.night.long.  seriously.  This CD holds so much meaning to me now.  Out of all the songs, "Movements" speaks to me most.  

There is more meaning to this album in connection with Doulos, but I will share more on that later :)

"Poderoso" by Hillsong United

I go to an all spanish speaking church.  It's good, but like most things it can be hard too.  I've always heard people say that worship is a great way to a) learn spanish and b) connect with God.  I was really excited about that.  It didn't come right away though.  It's hard to even think about the Lord when I have no idea what the words mean.  Now that I've heard several of the songs many times, I understand them much better.  "Poderoso" is my current favorite.  

These are just a few of the songs that have impacted me in the last several months.  If you have time, give a few a listen :)  Maybe they will speak truth to you too.