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Oklahoma City, Lake Hefner; Picture for “Living Waters Edge” Copyright © 2014 by SkylerThomas

This blog is about the delicate tapestry of life…

On the one side, its beauty…

On the other, the sometimes chaotic, sometimes painful reality…which can result in indescribable beauty

These writings are simply expressions of the tapestry that I have experienced.

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Congregational Prayer of Blessing, Praise, and Renewal

Song: Lord, We Lift Our Hearts – Acappella Choir

Song: Lord, We Lift Our Hearts – An Acappella Vocal Band

Song: Lord, We Lift Our Hearts – Duet Vocal

Almighty God, our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer,
We come before You today with hearts full of praise and adoration. You are the One who spoke the universe into being, the Sovereign King over all creation. You are holy, mighty, and worthy of all glory and honor. We lift Your name high, for You are our refuge and strength, a very present help in times of trouble. Your love endures forever, and Your faithfulness continues through all generations.

Heavenly Father, we gather in Your presence as Your children, each carrying our own burdens, hopes, and prayers. You see us, Lord, just as we are, and You meet us with a love and compassion that never fails. You are the God who knows us intimately and cares for us deeply.

Today, we lift up those among us who are facing sickness. Lord, we ask for Your healing hand to rest upon them, bringing strength to their bodies, peace to their minds, and comfort to their spirits. For those who care for the sick, we pray for endurance, wisdom, and grace as they serve with love and dedication.

We also intercede for those struggling with loss—whether it be the loss of jobs, financial security, or loved ones. Lord, be their provider, their peace, and their comfort. Open doors of opportunity for those in need, and remind them that You are the God who sees and provides. For the grieving, surround them with Your love, and let them find solace in Your promises.

We thank You, Father, for the servants among us—those who give selflessly, reflecting Your light through their actions. Bless them abundantly, strengthen them for the tasks You have set before them, and fill their hearts with the joy of serving in Your name.

In the midst of trials, we pause to thank You for Your unwavering faithfulness. Even when life feels uncertain, You remain our solid rock. Thank You for the gift of grace through Christ, for the hope we have in Your promises, and for the assurance that You are always with us.

Lord, as we enter this time of communion and tribute to the Lord’s Supper, we beseech You to hear our worship on this day. Let it rise as a fragrant offering before You. May You be pleased with the way we worship, with the words of our mouths, the meditations of our hearts, and the unity of our fellowship. Transform our hearts as we remember the ultimate sacrifice of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who gave His body and shed His blood for our salvation.

May our worship honor You, and may our hearts be renewed by Your Spirit. Draw us closer to You, and fill this place with Your holy presence.

We pray all this in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.

Copyright © 2025 by Skyler Thomas

A Prayerful Worship Song

Verse 1:
Lord, we lift our hearts before You,
In the stillness of this place.
You have been our Rock, our refuge,
Full of mercy, full of grace.

Chorus:
Hallelujah, we adore You,
Mighty Savior, Lord of Light.
In Your presence, hearts are mended,
Darkness flees before Your night.

Verse 2:
You have seen our pain and sorrow,
Every tear and silent cry.
Yet Your love is never failing,
Through the storm, You’re by our side.

Chorus:
Hallelujah, we adore You,
Mighty Savior, Lord of Light.
In Your presence, hearts are mended,
Darkness flees before Your might.

Bridge:
Heal the broken, lift the weary,
Breathe new life into our souls.
Let Your mercy fall upon us,
Make us pure, Lord, make us whole.

Verse 3:
Now we come with songs of worship,
Hands uplifted, hearts renewed.
For the cross has paid our ransom,
By Your blood, we are made new.

Final Chorus:
Hallelujah, we adore You,
Mighty Savior, Lord of Light.
In Your presence, grace abounds, Lord,
Fill this place with holy fire.

Outro:
Lord, we lift our hearts before You,
In the stillness of this place.
You have been our Rock, our refuge,
Full of mercy, full of grace.

Copyright © 2025 by Skyler Thomas

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Redemptions Story (Song)

Music Video from The Passion of the Christ

Male Vocal:

Female Vocal:

Redemption Story (Song Version)

Verse 1:
Before the stars adorned the night,
Before the sun gave earth its light,
The Word was spoken, creation came,
Through Jesus, the Maker, who knew our name.
He formed the earth, the skies, the seas,
Breathed life into humanity.
From dust we rose, His Spirit’s flame,
To bear His image, to praise His name.

Verse 2:
In Eden’s garden, peace was found,
Until the serpent’s lie unbound.
The fruit was taken, the fall began,
Sin entered the hearts of every man.
Yet even then, God’s love remained,
A Savior promised to break the chain.
From Adam’s sin to grace restored,
A plan of redemption from the Lord.

Bridge:
Oh, the cross, where mercy flows,
The empty grave, the story shows.
Sin defeated, love prevailed,
Through Christ alone, redemption hailed.
Oh, the cross, where hope is found,
His grace abounds, His love profound.
He bore the weight, the debt was paid,
In Him, the victory’s displayed.

Verse 4:
Mary, chosen, her heart so pure,
Through her, God’s love would long endure.
She held the Savior, her baby boy,
The King of kings, her heart’s great joy.
Did she know the cross He’d face,
The pain, the nails, the world’s disgrace?
Through grief, she trusted, through loss, she prayed,
Believing in the plan God made.

Chorus:
From the beginning, His love was displayed,
Through every fall, His promise stayed.
A Savior’s grace, a story divine,
Redemption secured for hearts like mine.

Verse 6:
To die with Christ, to rise anew,
To walk His path, His love pursue.
The cross became the bridge to grace,
A gift of life in His embrace.
Through history’s thread, His story flows,
A love eternal, a truth that grows.
My story now entwined with His,
A song of hope, a life that lives.

Final Chorus:
From the beginning, His love was displayed,
Through every fall, His promise stayed.
A Savior’s grace, a story divine,
Redemption secured for hearts like mine.

Outro:
His story echoes through all of time,
A Savior’s love, so pure, so kind.
One day we’ll stand before His throne,
Forever redeemed, forever His own.

Copyright © 2024 by Skyler Thomas

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Redemption’s Story (Long Version)
Chorus:
From the beginning, His love was displayed,
Through every fall, His promise stayed.
A Savior’s grace, a story divine,
Redemption secured for hearts like mine.

Verse 1:
Before the stars adorned the night,
Before the sun gave earth its light,
The Word was spoken, creation came,
Through Jesus, the Maker, who knew our name.
He formed the earth, the skies, the seas,
Breathed life into humanity.
From dust we rose, His Spirit’s flame,
To bear His image, to praise His name.

Chorus:
From the beginning, His love was displayed,
Through every fall, His promise stayed.
A Savior’s grace, a story divine,
Redemption secured for hearts like mine.

Verse 2:
In Eden’s garden, peace was found,
Until the serpent’s lie unbound.
The fruit was taken, the fall began,
Sin entered the hearts of every man.
Yet even then, God’s love remained,
A Savior promised to break the chain.
From Adam’s sin to grace restored,
A plan of redemption from the Lord.

Chorus:
From the beginning, His love was displayed,
Through every fall, His promise stayed.
A Savior’s grace, a story divine,
Redemption secured for hearts like mine.

Verse 3:
Through kings and prophets, His voice was heard,
Declaring His truth, His holy word.
David, the shepherd, a king would rise,
Through his line, the Savior arrive.
Isaiah spoke of a suffering King,
Who’d bear our sins and salvation bring.
Elijah’s fire, Daniel’s stand,
God’s faithfulness across the land.

Chorus:
From the beginning, His love was displayed,
Through every fall, His promise stayed.
A Savior’s grace, a story divine,
Redemption secured for hearts like mine.

Bridge:
Oh, the cross, where mercy flows,
The empty grave, the story shows.
Sin defeated, love prevailed,
Through Christ alone, redemption hailed.
Oh, the cross, where hope is found,
His grace abounds, His love profound.
He bore the weight, the debt was paid,
In Him, the victory’s displayed.

Verse 4:
Mary, chosen, her heart so pure,
Through her, God’s love would long endure.
She held the Savior, her baby boy,
The King of kings, her heart’s great joy.
Did she know the cross He’d face,
The pain, the nails, the world’s disgrace?
Through grief, she trusted, through loss, she prayed,
Believing in the plan God made.

Chorus:
From the beginning, His love was displayed,
Through every fall, His promise stayed.
A Savior’s grace, a story divine,
Redemption secured for hearts like mine.

Verse 5:
The leaders schemed, their hearts grew cold,
Blinded by power, they sought control.
They called Him a blasphemer, sentenced His death,
Yet love endured with His final breath.
Betrayed by a kiss for silver’s gleam,
Denied by a friend in a broken dream.
Yet grace would triumph, death undone,
Victory through God’s risen Son.

Chorus:
From the beginning, His love was displayed,
Through every fall, His promise stayed.
A Savior’s grace, a story divine,
Redemption secured for hearts like mine.

Verse 6:
To die with Christ, to rise anew,
To walk His path, His love pursue.
The cross became the bridge to grace,
A gift of life in His embrace.
Through history’s thread, His story flows,
A love eternal, a truth that grows.
My story now entwined with His,
A song of hope, a life that lives.

Final Chorus:
From the beginning, His love was displayed,
Through every fall, His promise stayed.
A Savior’s grace, a story divine,
Redemption secured for hearts like mine.

Outro:
His story echoes through all of time,
A Savior’s love, so pure, so kind.
One day we’ll stand before His throne,
Forever redeemed, forever His own.

Copyright © 2024 by Skyler Thomas

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What We Lost, What We Hold (Song)

[Verse 1]
It’s been a long, long year, we carry the weight,
Lost loved ones, gone too soon, through heaven’s gate.
Empty chairs at the table, echoes remain,
Holding on to the memories through all of the pain.

[Verse 2]
Homes washed away by storms in the night,
Dreams like dust, disappearing from sight.
Hands once working now still and laid bare,
We’re searching for something, an answered prayer.

[Chorus]
Oh, what we lost, but what do we hold?
In the darkest winter, there’s light in the cold.
Every broken piece tells a story so true,
Of hearts still beating, we’ll make it through.

[Verse 3]
Empty classrooms, missed moments to shine,
Traditions forgotten, erased by time.
Friendships fading in silence and space,
But I swear I still see you, I can still feel your face.

[Bridge]
And though we’ve lost our way,
We’ll find it again someday.
Through the tears and the fight,
We will rise, we will write…

[Christmas Hope]
But Christmas Day is near, and we light the flame,
A star in the darkness, a whispering name.
We put our hopes and dreams in the one who stands,
Holding our future in His holy hands.

[New Year Promise]
And a new year dawns, the sky turns to gold,
We gather as one, though the year’s been so cold.
We lift up our voices, our hearts raised above,
To the One we serve, the One we love.

[Chorus]
Oh, what we lost, but what do we hold?
In the darkest winter, there’s light in the cold.
Every broken piece tells a story so true,
Of hearts still beating, we’ll make it through.

[Outro]
And though the storm may take it all,
We’ll plant seeds where the leaves may fall.
Through loss and the aching, love still remains,
We’ll gather the pieces and start once again.
For Christmas brings hope, and a new year will shine,
With the One who redeems every moment in time.

Copyright © 2024 by Skyler Thomas

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