The story behind this song is an unexpected one. Truth be told, this song was written, recorded, and about to be sent to radio for Christmas 2019, but at the last minute, God put a major check on my heart. So much so, we pushed pause on this song, and on a Christmas EP. Honestly, it was disheartening to have a song like this one ready to release and feel like God was putting the brakes on. But even with the confusion and disappointment, I felt the Lord give me a divine reassurance that this song in some way and somehow was meant for someone in the coming year. Little did I know in that moment over a year ago, the things that would transpire in our country, in our world, and in our communities. In 2020, we have experienced loss together, some deeper and wider than others, but we have all been forced to face disappointments, sit with unmet expectations, and even experience excruciating loneliness and sadness. These troubles, while uncomfortable, remind us ever more so that this world is not our home. It is in these uncertain times that we turn our eyes to the comfort and security of a God who does not look away from our suffering. “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are, yet he did not sin,” - Hebrews 4:15. In this upcoming Christmas season, I pray that we all can focus our attention on the birth of our Savior, the one in whom our hope is secure and never faltering. May we turn our attention from the noise of the world and truly, simply Behold Him.
John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Lyrics: You go before I know That You've even gone to win my war Your love becomes my greatest defense It leads me from the dry wilderness And all I did was praise All I did was stay still, stay still
Hallelujah, You have saved me So much better Your way Hallelujah, great Defender So much better
Your way You know before I do Where my heart can seek to find Your truth Your mercy is the shade I'm living in You restore my faith and hope again
Hallelujah, You have saved me So much better Your way Hallelujah, great Defender So much better Your way
When I thought I lost me You knew where I left me You reintroduced me to Your love You picked up all my pieces Put me back together You are the defender of my heart
Hallelujah, You have saved me So much better this way Hallelujah, great Defender So much better Your way So much better Your way
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Lyrics: You go before I know That You've gone to win my war Your love becomes my greatest defense It leads me from the dry wilderness And all I did was praise All I did was stay still, stay still
Hallelujah, You have saved me So much better Your way Hallelujah, great Defender So much better Your way
You know before I do Where my heart can seek to find Your truth Your mercy is the shade I'm living in You restore my faith and hope again
Hallelujah, You have saved me So much better Your way Hallelujah, great Defender So much better Your way
When I thought I lost me You knew where I left me You reintroduced me to Your love You picked up all my pieces Put me back together You are the defender of my heart
Hallelujah, You have saved me So much better this way Hallelujah, great Defender So much better Your way So much better Your way
Video by: Skies Fall
#Defender #FrancescaBattistelli #SteffanyGretzinger #NeonFeather #RemixFrancesca Battistelli - Defender feat. Steffany Gretzinger (Official Lyric Video)FrancescaBattistelli2019-03-08 | Click here to stream/download "Defender," featured on my album 'Own It': http://smarturl.it/Own-It
'Hundred More Years' Deluxe Edition
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Lyrics:
I'm just a little bit afraid of where I'm going
And it feels like a hurricane is blowing over
Though I can't find the ground below
I've lived enough to know
I've lived enough to know
You're my constant in every moment
Constant
You've never failed me
All my life
You have never left my side
You are my constant
Okay I really don't like change but I can't stop it
I'm moving forward anyway with the promise
You are the anchor for my soul
That's all I need to know
That's all I need to know
You're my constant in every moment
Constant
You've never failed me
All my life
You have never left my side
You are my constant
Before I was a thought on earth
You knew me then and You gave me worth
When all of this is said and done
You will be the One I'm standing on
You're my constant in every moment
Constant
You've never failed me
All my life
You have never left my side
You are my constantFrancesca Battistelli - Angel By Your Side OFFICIAL AUDIOFrancescaBattistelli2017-11-01 | Francesca Battistelli - "Angel By Your Side" OFFICIAL AUDIO
'Hundred More Years' Deluxe Edition
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Lyrics:
I can't say that everything's okay
'Cause I can see the tears you're crying
And I can't promise to take the pain away
But you can know I won't stop trying
I'll be the angel by your side
I will get you through the night
I'll be the strength you can't provide on your own
'Cause when you're down and out of time
And you think you've lost the fight
Let me be the angel
The angel by your side
I know it feels like you're running out of faith
'Cause it's so hard to keep believing
But if I can bring a smile back to your face
If for a moment, you'll forget all about it
I'll be the angel by your side
I will get you through the night
I'll be the strength you can't provide on your own
'Cause when you're down and out of time
And you think you've lost the fight
Let me be the angel
The angel by your side
'Cause this won't be the last time
You'll need a little hope
But I want to be the first to let you know
I'll be the angel by your side
I will get you through the night
I'll be the strength you can't provide on your own
'Cause when you're down and out of time
And you think you've lost the fight
Let me be the angel
The angel by your sideFrancesca Battistelli - Good To Know OFFICIAL AUDIOFrancescaBattistelli2017-11-01 | Francesca Battistelli - "Good To Know" OFFICIAL AUDIO
'Hundred More Years' Deluxe Edition
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Lyrics:
Hello, old friend
I know it's been a while
I'm here again
And it won't be the last time
I fall apart
But You won't let me get too far
You're speaking to my heart
It's good to know
It's good to feel the arms of grace
To know that my mistakes are covered by Your love
It's good to know
It's good to see that You won't change
When it's said and done
You'll always be enough
To know that I can always come back home
It's good to know
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh
It's good to know
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh
Goodbye, old me
Yeah there's so much more that I
Know I could be
So take my worries with
You when you leave
There's hope that I am counting on
'Cause I'm never too far gone
It's good to know
It's good to feel the arms of grace
To know that my mistakes are covered by Your love
It's good to know
It's good to see that You won't change
When it's said and done
You'll always be enough
To know that I can always come back home
It's good to know
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh
It's good to know
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh
It's good to know
That there's a second chance
Know that it's all in Your hands
Even if I just don't understand
'Cause I know that I will be alright
I finally see the other side
It takes the darkness to open up your eyes
Sometimes
It's good to know
It's good to know
I'm covered by Your love
It's good to know
It's good to see that You won't change
When it's said and done You'll always be enough
To know that I can always come back home
To know that You will never let me go
It's good to know
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh
It's good to know
Oh, Oh, Oh, OhFrancesca Battistelli - Motion Of Mercy OFFICIAL AUDIOFrancescaBattistelli2017-11-01 | Francesca Battistelli - "Motion Of Mercy" OFFICIAL AUDIO
'Hundred More Years' Deluxe Edition
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Lyrics:
I was poor I was weak
I was the definition of the spiritually
Bankrupt condition
So in need of help
I was unsatisfied
Hungry and thirsty
When You rushed to my side
So unworthy
Still You gave yourself away...
That's the motion of mercy
Changing the way and the why we are
That's the motion of mercy
Moving my heart
Now I'm filled by a love
That calls me to action
I was empty before now I'm drawn to compassion
And to give myself away
That's the motion of mercy
Changing the way and the why we are
That's the motion of mercy
Moving my heart
Living for the lost
Loving 'til it hurts
No matter what the cost
Like You loved me first
That's the motion of mercy
God give me strength to give something for nothing
I wanna be a glimpse of the Kingdom that's coming soon
That's the motion of mercy
Changing the way and the why we are
That's the motion of mercy
Moving my heartFrancesca Battistelli - Strangley Dim OFFICIAL AUDIOFrancescaBattistelli2017-11-01 | Francesca Battistelli - "Strangley Dim" OFFICIAL AUDIO
'Hundred More Years' Deluxe Edition
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Lyrics:
I've had all these plans piled up sky high
A thousand dreams on hold
And I don't know why,
I got a front row seat
To the longest wait
And I just can't see
Past the things I pray
Today
But when I fix my eyes on all that You are
Then every doubt I feel
Deep in my heart
Grows strangely dim
All my worries fade
And fall to the ground
Cause when I seek Your face
And don't look around
Any place I'm in
Grows strangely dim
Sometimes where I stand
On this narrow road
Is in a raging storm
Or a valley low
But oh
When I fix my eyes on all that You are
Then every doubt I feel
Deep in my heart
Grows strangely dim
All my worries fade
And fall to the ground
Cause when I seek Your face
And don't look around
Any place I'm in
Grows strangely dim
I don't know, I don't know
What tomorrow may hold
But I know, but I know
That You're holding it all
So no matter what may come
I'm gonna fix my eyes on all that You are
'Til every doubt I feel
Deep in my heart
Grows strangely dim
Let all my worries fade
And fall to the ground
I'm gonna seek Your face
And not look around
Til the place I'm in
Grows strangely, strangely, strangely dimFrancesca Battistelli - This Is The Stuff OFFICIAL AUDIOFrancescaBattistelli2017-11-01 | Francesca Battistelli - "This Is The Stuff" OFFICIAL AUDIO
'Hundred More Years' Deluxe Edition
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Lyrics:
I lost my keys in the great unknown
And call me please 'cause I can't find my phone
This is the stuff that drives me crazy
This is the stuff that's getting to me lately
In the middle of my little mess
I forget how big I'm blessed
This is the stuff that gets under my skin
But I've gotta trust You know exactly what You're doing
Might not be what I would choose
But this the stuff You use
45 in a 35 sirens and fines
While I'm running behind
Whoa ho ho
This is the stuff that drives me crazy
This is the stuff that's getting to me lately
In the middle of my little mess,
I forget how big I'm blessed
This is the stuff that gets under my skin
But I've gotta trust You know exactly what You're doing
Might not be what I would choose
But this the stuff You use
So break me of impatience
Conquer my frustrations
I've got a new appreciation
It's not the end of the world
Whoa ho ho ho
Oooooh This is the stuff that drives me crazy
This is the stuff
Someone save me
In the middle of my little mess
I forget how big I'm blessed
This is the stuff that gets under my skin
But I've gotta trust You know exactly what You're doing
Might not be what I would choose
But this the stuff You use
Whoa whoa ho ho
This is the stuff You use.Francesca Battistelli - Worth It OFFICIAL AUDIOFrancescaBattistelli2017-11-01 | Francesca Battistelli - "Worth It" OFFICIAL AUDIO
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Lyrics:
Love's not a feeling
Love's not convenient
But I know love will change your life
Love takes sacrifice
Love cuts like a knife
Sometimes love will make you cry
Love's not easy
But it's worth it
Love is a hunger
But love won't leave you empty
See it's the language of the heart
Love can steal your pride
But love won't let you hide
It takes everything you've got
Love's not easy
But it's worth it
What you gonna do when the bottom falls out
And you're left with nothing but your fear and your doubt to hold to
Who will hold you?
Where you gonna run when it's all on the line
And you're looking for someone to save your life
To save your life
Love can hear you
Love can heal you
If you let it inside
Oh, remember now
Love's not easy
But it's worth it
What you gonna do when the bottom falls out
And you're left with nothing but your fear and your doubt to hold to
Who's gonna hold you?
Oh, where you gonna run when it's all on the line
And you're looking for someone to save your life
To save your life
Love can hear you
I know love will heal you
If you let it inside
Oh, remember now
Love's not easy
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