What I'm Listening To: Carolina Liar- Show Me What I'm Looking For

It's been awhile; I know. I have been in the Poconos this past weekend with an amazing set of people (I'll talk about it more in the next post), but I want to share this song and band with you guys. I was on Pandora (God bless the person(s) who thought this up) and came across this band called Carolina Liar. As soon as the first verse and chorus played, I was seriously hooked. The song is called "Show Me What I'm Looking For". I can't begin to explain how this song was speaking to my situation at that very moment. The funny things is the band isn't a "Christian band" but the lyrics speak volumes. I posted the first and second verse as well as the chorus below:

"Wait, I'm wrong

Should have done better than this

Please, I'll be strong

I'm finding it hard to resist

So show me what I'm looking for

Save me, I'm lost

Oh Lord, I've been waiting for you

I'll pay any cost
Save me from being confused

Show me what I'm looking for

Show me what I'm looking for…oh Lord

Don't let go

I've wanted this far too long

Mistakes become regrets

I've learned to love abuse

Please show me what I'm looking for"

I know.....awesome. I hope if not the song doesn't encourage someone that the words will. Be blessed.

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My Top 10 Fav Songs- September 2009

My Song List this month has a lot of new faces. I think that it’s because of Elevate. I think that this is it:

1. Ayeisha Woods- Love Like This
I have just discovered Ms. Woods and I absolutely love her! Her R&B sounds and amazing lyrics have put her on my new favs list!

2. Britt Nicole- Set the World On Fire
The song talks about asking the Lord to use her to make such a difference in the world that they world gets set on fire! How awesome is that? To be used by God in such a mighty and awesome why. If God uses me to set one person on fire, I am grateful and truly humble because He saw it fit to use me; but the world? Wow. That is an amazing request.


3. Barlow Girl- I Need You to Love Me
This is an oldie but goodie. I love the honest expression of the song. It makes me think.

4. Israel & New Breed- To Worship You I Live (Away)
An amazing worsip song! I want to praise dance to this asap! It is so beautiful and so true. We were created to seek that closer relationship with God and to worship Him in spirit and in truth.

5. Hillsong United- Lead Me to the Cross
OMGosh! I love this song! We sang it at Elevate and it was such an amazing experience. I really love the chorus: "Lead me to the cross, where Your love poured out. Bring me to my knees, Lord I lay me down. Rid me of myself, I belong to You. So lead me, lead me to the cross." Absolutely amazing!

6. JoAnn Rosario- When I Enter Your Rest
I first heard this song at a concert in the acoustic, bilingual version. It was lovely. So after tracking down the song and playing it until I learned every word. It reminds me of a psalm. When we enter His rest; every hurt, pain, sadness disappears. We become strong because we are suroounded by Him.

7. Michael W. Smith- All In The Serve
This song is so old! Lol. It's from a movie that came out awhile ago called "Second Chance". I was so happy when I found this song. It's catchy, uplifting and still speaks to the Lord. Its about having the Lord work on us and in us until what we do is for Him and its only about serving.

8. The Letter Black- Hanging On By A Thread
NEW BAND ALERT! This band is fronted by a lady (love it!), and they are on my "Going to hear more from" list. The band is straight rock, which I happen to love and the led vocals make it even better. The song talks about needing to be saved because they're hanging by a thread. I know I have been there and I definitely can relate.

9. Toby Mac- I’m For You
I love Toby Mac. It's not because he's 1/3 of my favorite band EVER (DC Talk) but because he offers the music that makes your feel good and still uplifts Christ. His music isn't compromised but still gets the message across. This song is tying as my favorite Toby Mac song (Made to Love is my all-time fav); the lyrics, music, etc. is awesome.

10. David Crowder Band- How He Loves
This song is off of the bands new album "Church Music". The song makes me think back to the old worship experience that used to be brought on by the hymns. That music can make me feel like I'm talking straigh from my heart. This song reminds us of how God loves us and How awesome and strong His love is for us.


I hope you guys like my selection. Be blessed.

My Top 10 Fav Songs- August 2009

So I have been listening to a lot of different music this month. My mood changes with each day but I have kept a couple of songs constantly in play. Here they are:

1. Salvador- Now that I Have You

This song is so amazing! I’ve had the album for some time now and I tell you that when I played this song for the first time it ended up on replay all day.

2. Salvador- Shine

I started to play this song when my grandmother passed. She used to love light houses and every time I played this song I think of how she was a light and shined for us. I want to be a light that shines for others as well and this song explains how I feel.


3. Worth Dying For- Take Me

I took my friends iPod for a day and ended up playing this song all the time. It’s an amazing worship song; telling the Lord to take all of you because you want nothing left. It’s a powerful statement and a powerful song.

4. JudaCamp- It’s Alright

I like this song because it’s such a cool dance song. It’s alright to be crazy and dance like David. I am considering it for one of my dance groups. It makes me so excited when I hear it.

5. LaRue- Jaded

This song is very old. I like the concept of the song because it’s very real. They are acknowledging that the person they were with wasn’t for them; and its time to move on and let go.

6. Sanctus Real- Whatever You’re Doing

Love this song! It’s honest. I know how they feel; whatever God is doing inside of us feels horrible but there’s a peace in the midst of it. In the midst of God moving things around and it hurting, He’s still giving me peace.

7. Abandon Kansas- I Wonder If It’s Me

New band alert! I got this song as a free download from Gotee records. Love it! I haven’t found a band that sounds like this in a while. I like them a lot. I hope to add more songs from them in the near future.

8. Francesca Battistelli- It’s Your Life

I like that the concept of this song is the way God talks to us. It’s our life but we have to be mindful people are watching us. When we say we are Christians we are automatically thrown into a spotlight under a magnifying glass. We have to make sure our lifestyle echoes what we believe.

9. Flyleaf- All Around Me

I am surprised I didn’t add this song sooner. I love the way she sings (Christian Rock music is getting better). You have to hear this song if you haven’t already.

10. Fireflight- Brand New Day

I feel in love with this band when I first heard “Unbreakable”. After I got their album, I was hooked. It is an amazing song. We have to remember each day is a chance to start anew, to make a step towards or away from the life God has for us. We need to stop living in the past and live in Jesus.

I hope you guys liked this month’s selection. Be blessed.

Something New

I love discovering new things. New Hairstyles, trends, music, art, etc. it makes me excited! I was on the train today listening to my new fav today: Brooke Fraser's (Ligertwood) Albertine album and I wanted to see the video again for Shadowfeet. So I was going through her videos and came across a song she sung with Hillsong United called "Hosanna". There are no words to describe the way I felt when I heard that song. It was amazing! My favorite verse in the song is "I see a generation, rising up to take the place; with selfless faith, selfless faith. I see a near revival, stirring as we pray and seek; we're on our knees, we're on our knees." The song is an empowering for the Youth of today. She is an anointed songwriter, and I don't say that to say it. I am very picky about certain songs I listen to, but when you read her lyrics you see she is a vessel being used by the Lord. I pray her continue strength. I am so excited because she is in the studio working on her third album, which means I will be able to see her when she tours the US. So excited!