COLDPLAY live 2012 - Yellow (piano intro)

James 1:17

GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

¹⁷ Every good present and every perfect gift comes from above, from the Father who made the sun, moon, and stars. The Father doesn’t change like the shifting shadows produced by the sun and the moon.

My granddaughter asked me where God was. It was challenging to tell her that He was in every good thing. It was hard for her to understand something, or someone, that she could not see.

Our God has given us all things that are good and perfect. We see him in the sunrise and in the smile of another.

Its equally hard to fathom that our God has created all things that are good.

Look at all the good today. See what God hath made. Enjoy His presence.

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://youtu.be/TfBlJ00Df-I

Easy To Please - Coldplay

Luke 6:32

The Message (MSG)

^31-34 “Here is a simple rule of thumb for behavior: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you; then grab the initiative and do it for them! If you only love the lovable, do you expect a pat on the back? Run-of-the-mill sinners do that. If you only help those who help you, do you expect a medal? Garden-variety sinners do that. If you only give for what you hope to get out of it, do you think that’s charity? The stingiest of pawnbrokers does that.

Have a love affair with love. 

Take the one thing you can give away and share it...it will come back to you ten-fold.

If YOU'RE easy to please (something that comes through patience and contentment) it becomes easier to please others.

Start by taking notice of those downcast and despairing. Give them a little bit of your, treasure, charm, and love. 

Check out this video

Easy To Please

Coldplay - Clocks Live Paralympic Closing Ceremony 2012

1 John 3:4-7   Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness. ⁵ But you know that he appeared so that he might take away our sins. And in him is no sin. ⁶ No one who lives in him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen him or known him.

⁷ Dear children, do not let anyone lead you astray. The one who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous.

A retiring CFO from Vanderbilt medical center said to his employees upon leaving his post, "The duty is in your hands now. Their will be days that you won't know what to do...but you will know what is right."

As part of your spiritual consciousness, you know what is right. The child of God endeavors to please the leading of the Holy Spirit within. Seek what is right...do what is right.

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://youtu.be/bf-r5-91W-U

Charlie Brown - Coldplay

Philippians 4:8
 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. ⁹ Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice.And the God of peace will be with you.

What is it that you do that is EXCELLENT?
You have one thing that you do that is "par excellant"... unequaled to anyone else.
It is important that you know what that is and that you do it often.

God has uniquely talented...or gifted you to be remarkable in the expression of those gifts.

Discover your most excellent and praiseworthy gifts. Stay active in what you do best.

Check out this video
Charlie Brown

Coldplay - Proof (Lyrics)

Romans 4:6-8

English Standard Version (ESV)

just as David also speaks of the blessing of the one to whom God counts righteousness apart from works:

“Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven,
    and whose sins are covered;
blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin.”

So I waited for you

What wouldn't I do?

And I'm covered it's true

I'm covered in you

If I ever want proof

I find it in you

Yeah I honestly do

In you I find proof

Their are no words to describe just how blessed you are to have your life covered by the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ. The word blessed means "happy".

I'm so happy today that my past, present, and future is covered by the blood of Christ. He has purchased me from off the slave market. He did not count my sins against me, rather, He released me from the penalty of my transgression.

Covered, shielded, and protected in Him.

Happy....Happy

Colossians 3:3
For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://youtu.be/U-FbXkGqoek

Politik - Coldplay

1 Peter 2:16-17 New International Version 1984 Live as free men, but do not use  your freedom as a cover-up for  evil; live as servants of God. 17 Show proper respect to  everyone: Love the brotherhood  of believers, fear God, honor the king When Coldplay opens with "Politik", the first 5 minutes of the concert is amazing.  I'm not sure of the meaning behind the lyrics but you can't miss the  politics implied. "everyone must find a place, give me real don't give me fake" When it comes down to politics very few agree on everything.  Differences in opinion can sometimes get heated. Hey...let me tell  you a little secret ...if you don't like being challenged, you may want to keep it to yourself.   You can disagree-without disrespect.  Peter knew the importance of the early church witness... to be God fearing...and to be noble citizens as well.  Personally, I refrain from speaking any disrespect  toward elected leaders, even if I disagree with them. Can you share your conviction without putting someone down?  Check out this video Politik

Fix You - Coldplay

Galatians 6:2

(NKJV)
Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. 

Fix You was written by Chris Martin as a ballad of commitment to wife GP in the death of her father. The lyrics describe Martins desire to help bear the burden of her grief. What an amaaaaaaazzing song.

As a father, I get happy when I'm talking to Stephen, Hailey, or Allison, and... when I asked what they've been up too they come back with something like this: "ah nothing much, just helping out a friend." Thats no nooothing...that's soooomthing good.

There's an old saying, "A burden shared...is a burden paired."
You can help carry someones load and make this world a little brighter and lighter. Its not only what friends do but it also fulfills a part of our Chrislike duty. God is happy when He sees us reaching out to care, comfort, or carry someones burden.

He also rewards us in ways that we can't define. Do unto others...lights will guide you home, and I will try...to fix you.

Check out this video
Fix You

Hurts Like Heaven - Coldplay

1 Peter 1:22-23 (CEV)

You obeyed the truth,^[a] and your souls were made pure. Now you sincerely love each other. But you must keep on loving with all your heart. ²³ Do this because God has given you new birth by his message that lives on forever.

In the Coldplay live 2013 movie/video, before the concert begins, Christ Martin is seen placing his hand over his heart and whispering a prayer.

Knowing that you are about to stand before throngs of people has to be a heavy.
Understanding that you have an opportunity to use your heart as a weapon is powerful.

Whenever I speak to auditoriums filled with eager listeners.....I go into a place of prayer, focus, and determination. I remind myself things that I know, regarding Gods calling for me.
In that moment...at that occasion...their is no one else qualified or called to do what I'm about to do except ME.

I am Gods elected representative for that moment.

Recognize the privileges you have to use your heart as a weapon. You are uniquely qualified to represent the Lord in various ways. Allow others to see your heart of love and grace.

Check out this video
Hurts Like Heaven

Square One-Coldplay

James 1:5

(NKJV)

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

Even if your on the right track, you'll get run over if you just stand there. They say if your not moving forward, you are going backwards. 

To be stuck at square one is regressive for anyone. Pressing forward, through gale and storm, is your only option. 

Many have often found themselves at a place of impasse; unable to discern their next step. Gods help in moving forward and upward is there for you.

Pray for His wisdom. He will give you direction and motivation.

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://youtu.be/vGaNufCuvOs

Doc Powell - What's Going On

Genesis 3:4-5

The Message (MSG)

The serpent told the Woman, “You won’t die. God knows that the moment you eat from that tree, you’ll see what’s really going on. You’ll be just like God, knowing everything, ranging all the way from good to evil.”

A Marvin Gaye classic...!!

If we only knew what was really going on behind Satan's luring and temptation it would be time for pause...and re-calibration. 

Before you leap at what appears to be opportunity; money discovered in a strange place; gossip at the water cooler; a secret...itching to be told; temptation urging you to grab hold, you might discover that its a test of your obedience to God in following what is honorable, right, holy, and good.

Be aware of "Whats Going On." Pray daily for your awareness of God and His plan for you; watch and pray that you enter not into temptation.

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://youtu.be/s-WUWiYgTKA

Coldplay - Everythings Not Lost (Live 2003)

Ephesians 6:10-13

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. ¹¹ Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. ¹² For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age,^[c] against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. ¹³ Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

When I counted up my demons

Saw their one for everyday

With the good ones on my shoulder

I sent the other ones away 

So if you ever feel neglected

When you think that all is lost

Well I'll be counting out my demons

Knowing that everything's not lost. 

It's easy to get tunnel vision. Small issues and problems can grow and swell in your mind appearing larger than LIFE itself. 

In the big picture of Gods love and grace for you; their is nothing that can't be defeated or conquered by your faith in Him. 

Our adversary is a great liar and exaggerator. He will attempt to badger you in your daily walk. Perhaps it's time to show him the door; realizing that "Everything's Not Lost" when your covered by the blood of Christ. 

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://youtu.be/8YJjk4HhjFA

Sting - Shape Of My Heart

1 Samuel 13:13-14

And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly; thou hast not kept the commandment of Jehovah thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would Jehovah have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever.

¹⁴ But now thy kingdom shall not continue: Jehovah hath sought him a man after his own heart, and Jehovah hath appointed him to be prince over his people, because thou hast not kept that which Jehovah commanded thee.

This could be the best song ever written and performed?

What would be the shape of your heart? If you're a player...then I suppose it would change with the stakes of the game you are playing

But if you are serious in your walk with Christ...then your heart will be patterned after His.

A heart for Christ means; compassion, love, grace, and mercy.
Let others see the shape of your heart today.

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://youtu.be/ZuI61cTNbAk

Goodbye Apathy - OneRepublic

Ephesians 5:16

New Living Translation (NLT)

 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.

I love this song from OneRepublic. Listening to it over and again reminds me of one of my constant thorns...apathy. 

The song talks about apathy in a relationship. Without his soulmate beside him it seemed like everything was... 

breaking ice 

I can't even walk right...

whats your vice

...mine is illusion." 

APATHY is not an option for anyone especially the child of God. We know how this world ends!!!

Without Christ...their is no hope. Because He loved us...we love each other. 

"Everybody is watching you...Everybody is watching me too."

Check out this video

Goodbye Apathy

James Morrison - One Life

Job 33:28

New International Version (NIV)

God has delivered me from going down to the pit, and I shall live to enjoy the light of life.'

When you consider what Christ has done for you it is far much more than salvation, heaven, and eternity. He has rescued us from the grips of this world. Our new creation allows us to see, feel, and experience life on a whole new level

I got one life, one life, one life

And I'm gonna live it

I got one life, one life, one life

And I'm gonna live it right

In Christ...you are now...more equipped to enjoy LIFE than ever before. 

The abundant LIFE we live is for here and now. Enjoy your life and liberty in Christ Jesus

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://youtu.be/Bq4LJc6eVKs

Up With The Birds - Coldplay

Proverbs 4:23

Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.

Have you seen the commercial where people sit blindfolded in a car that is full of trash and leftover food? The guy asked them to describe what they smell; of course the add shows only the ones that smell the air freshener they've sprayed. lol

Well...if they sit there long enough I guarantee they'd smell trash!!

Negative thoughts and even mischievous ideas can creep into our minds so easily. Exposing your heart to rotten thinking will...eventually...produce rotten results.

Stop and listen to the birds. Maybe it's time to spread your wings and fly among them...Up With The Birds...away from trashy thoughts and negative thinking. Remember...God loves you.

Check out this video
Up With The Birds

Coldplay - Talk

Isaiah 1:18

American Standard Version

¹⁸ Come now, and let us reason together, saith Jehovah: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

God extends an invitation to reason; to talk. To Him, sin is glaring like a red scarlet letter or a crimson stain. HIS invitation is for us to think with Him and consider our options.

We can't wish our sin nature away...

You can't run from it...

No self helps can eliminate the red stains of sin... WHAT'S THE SOLUTION?

In Christ you can be washed by HIS royal blood to remove your scarlet sin.

RED ON RED = WHITE

Covered by his blood makes you white as snow

Shielded by His grace; pure as wool!!!

Check out this video
Talk

Coldplay - For You

1 Peter 1:3

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead

The assurance of our future hope and our present victory is anchored in Christ Jesus our Lord. Through His LIFE, work, and resurrection we can rest assured in confidence. 

This is how the bible say's it, " Now the Scripture says, Everyone who believes on Him will not be put to shame" Romans 10:11

We do not know what today or tomorrow has in store for us, but we can know who holds our hand. He has promised to never leave us; embarrass us or forsake us. 

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://youtu.be/iNyhmlUW5Eg

Coldplay - In My Place (Oxfam) Acoustic

John 14:1-3

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God^[a];believe also in me. ² My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? ³ And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."

Jesus being Jesus means He knows just the right thing to say to those who are weary and heavy laden.
For example...He gave us many promises of His return and our reunion with Him in paradise at the time when we needed to hear it the most. 

Reminding yourself of His desire to reunite can be the perfect remedy for a weary heart in a dark world.  

Knowing that our Lord and master is preparing, planning, and anticipating my reunion with Him makes me humble and grateful. 

Think of yourself today... As Jesus Christ thinks of you!!!

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://youtu.be/KrRLtm--v8E

Coldplay - Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall

1 Thessalonians 2:8

so we cared for you. Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.

I turn the music up, I got my records on

From underneath the rubble sing a rebel song

Don't want to see another generation drop

I'd rather be a comma than a full stop

The intentional, always positive message of Coldplay lends itself perfectly for Coldplay365 devotionals. 

Loosing this generation is not an option. If you become a full stop.....it could.
There's an old Chinese proverb that says the danger is not in moving slow...but in stopping. 

Press on to win the prize in which Christ Jesus has called us.... 

See every tear as a waterfall.
Love the hurting.
Use your heart as a weapon...it hurts like heaven. 

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://youtu.be/fyMhvkC3A84

Building 429: "Where I Belong" Official Music - Video Take This World and Give Me Jesus

John 15:19

If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to theworld, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.

That's right! We are pilgrims and strangers here and this world is not our home.

Set your heart and hope on things above.

If this is not our home; its important to not allow ourselves to be polluted by it.

Our home is heaven; conduct yourself as a citizen of paradise.

Philippians 3:20

but our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://youtu.be/he32vwlKQPY

Coldplay Live 2012 (Official Trailer)

1 Peter 1:8

New International Version (NIV)

⁸ Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy,

Titus 2:12-13

...live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, ¹³ while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ...

Many of your most thrilling emotions are felt on the eve of an exciting event; something long awaited for.

The joy and thrill of seeing our savior face to face is an inexpressible emotion. Longing for that great day can bring comfort and peace.

Behold...He is coming

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://youtu.be/EB-NbV4JTjU

Coldplay - Up In Flames

1 Samuel 16:1

Now the Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and go; I am sending you to Jesse the Bethlehemite. For I have provided Myself a king among his sons.”

So its over

This time you're flying on 

This time I know no song 

Can stop it slowly burn 

Can stop it slowly gone

The prophet Samuel couldn't believe that the great, the handsome, the stately King Saul, was finished. God had rejected his leadership. Saul was a clear leader; a man among men; but God was not impressed.

King Saul had made not just a blunder but a fatalistic decision that cost him his regency. His sin was that he thought he knew better than God. He chose to ignore the instruction of the Lord in lieu of what he considered a better alternative.

Caution...to rebel against Gods command for you is to risk disaster. You cannot out run His grace but actions against His will can invite ruin. 

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://youtu.be/kO4WNTKvtr4

     

Coldplay - Us Against the World (Live)

Psalm 61:2

From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

The tightrope that I'm walking just sways and ties
The devil as he's talking with those angel's eyes

And I just want to be there when the lightening strikes

And the saints go marching in

We have a certain hope in uncertain times. It is a rock for our anchor to grasp and a foundation in which to build our lives. That rock is the Lord our hope.

David yearned for a rock higher than he. We can be strong for only so long. 
We all need to draw strength from the source of our lives, our future, and promise. 
Jesus Christ; our chief cornerstone. 

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://youtu.be/RGoL4d1ftKw

COLDPLAY live 2012 - Yellow (piano intro) - Full HD

Nothing can separate us Gods love. Nothing in this LIFE; sin; grief; sickness; dark forces; doubt; fear; backslidden ruts; anger; or any anything else can remove you from His overwhelming love. 

Don't miss out on the fellowship of His love that waits to embrace and sustain you.

Psalm 103:17
But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children— 

Look at the stars. Look how they shine for you; and everything you do. And it's all Yellow. 

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://youtu.be/TfBlJ00Df-I

     

Princess Of China - Coldplay/Rihanna

Philippians 3:13-14
New International Version (NIV)
Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

The past is in the past. The question is...what are you doing today?

Mistakes of past relationships or decisions are good for evaluation but the question is...What are you doing today?

You can be a super Christian with many notches on your belt or a major blunder with many bruises on your back; but...it's TODAY that matters.

Walking in the spirit daily is about being strengthened by the past but obedient in the present. Forward thinking in Christ enables you to live by grace daily; having the past & future covered by His amazing grace.

Live like a kingdom of prince & princess.


Check out this video
Princess of China

Cinema Paradiso - Chris Botti/feat. Caroline Campbell

2 Corinthians 5:18

All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation

The Italian movie classic "Cinema Paradiso" reveals that we all develop excess baggage throughout the journey of life; issues that need reconciliation. 

Jesus said..... Matthew 6:12

And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those that have trespassed against us.

Sensitivity to issues such as reconciliation, forgiveness, resolution; are all critical to your relationship with God & others. 

Because you have been reconciled...you reconcile.
Because you are forgiven...you forgive; that includes yourself. 

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://youtu.be/JSCE91M26a0

     

LOST - Coldplay/Jay-Z

1 Corinthians 1:26-28

New International Version (NIV)

²⁶ Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. ²⁷ But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.²⁸ God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are,

Its easy to feel insignificant when you stand next to the wealthy, rich, and prosperous. However...that is a standard the world applies...not the LORD.

To know Christ is to discover the pearl of great price; a fathomless treasure.

Just because your loosing...doesn't mean your lost.

....They just might be a big fish in a little pond.

You're not Lost in Him....you are found. Our treasure is in heaven.

Check out this video
LOST