Following Your Gypsy Soul: New Album from MercyMe! New Inspirations!

Today we have been blasted by winter. It looks like it should be December or January instead of May. I guess we were all expecting one more visit by Old Man Winter. Everyone seems a little grumpy today and I’ll have to admit, I was one of them. But then a friend of mine sent me a link to preview a new album by one of my favorite Christian bands and my spirit was lifted.

MercyMe is an amazing contemporary Christian group. Whenever I listen to them, I always feel a little better, even if my circumstances are not the best. They seem to capture in words how I’m feeling in the moment.

Here are some of my favorite songs:

Word of God Speak – whenever I feel a little bit overwhelmed and weary and can’t seem to handle things one my own, this song really captures how much I need help from God. I love singing it too.

Spoken For - another really great song that reminds how no matter what, I have been spoken for by God. I love it!

I Can Only Imagine – even thinking about this song brings tears to my eyes. I can actually feel what it would be like when I finally meet Jesus. Let the tears flow! And the dancing! These are good tears of joy!

Shine On – this song reminds me that we are here to shine the light of Jesus on the world by helping people. I confess that I do feel a bit guilty sometimes that I’m not doing enough. It’s a good reminder to show God’s love.

Homesick – This song talks about what it’s like to lose someone you love. It did inspire one line in Gypsy Soul. It is the line about even if I understood why my sister passed away, it wouldn’t help. Again, they captured my pain and grief completely. It’s amazing how comforting that is.

Keep Singing –Along with Homesick, this song is what prodded me to keep going, keep singing and that God was the only way I was going to make it through this very difficult time. And again, more tears.