Princess Of China - Coldplay & Rihanna - Anger

I Corinthians 13:4-7 & 13

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. ⁵ It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. ⁶ Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. ⁷ It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres...13...but the greatest of these is love.

Note to self: If you beat up girlfriend...
you might have a song written about you...
that climbs to #1 on the charts.

Hey, listen to me...violence is for the weak.
Character, integrity, and self-control are powerful attributes to posses.
Aggression or anger is a symptom of NO strength or control.

Its a discipline that must be brought to mind EVERYDAY

[Rihanna:]
Once upon a time, we burned bright
Now all we ever seem to do is fight
On and on...
And on and on and on...

Could of been a princess...you a king. Could of had a castle...

Violence will bring you no good thing. Violence toward your beloved...is insane.
Whether it's your parents, siblings, loved ones, or close friends, violence toward them uncovers a deep and dark spiritual problem.

Share your pain with someone...TODAY...; regardless of what end you're on.
If its the perpetrator, share your frustrations with a skilled counselor or pastor that can teach you how to conquer anger. Most importantly, as the receiver, tell God ALL your worries...and speak to someone in authority about your abuse.

Its not all about anger management...its about learning the greatest of these...LOVE... and and how to show it.

Could've had a castle, and worn a ring
But no, you let me go

And stole my star
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la [x3]

The Morning Star can restore what is broken.
Talk to Him...for He cares for you!!!


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Coldplay- Spies - Fear

Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
²     He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,³     he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths
    for his name’s sake. ⁴ Even though I walk through the darkest valley,^[a] I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. ⁵ You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

This is a great song about fear and how it can deceive us. Here's part of the lyrics.

I awake to find no peace of mind
I said, how do you live as a fugitive...

And the spies came out of the water
But you're feeling so bad cos you know
But the spies hide out in every corner
But you can’t touch them no
Cos they’re all spies

And the spies came out of the water
And you’re feeling so good cos you know
That those spies hide out in every corner
They can’t touch you no
Cos they’re just spies
 

Notice the line change from the first chorus to the last?

Check out the complete lyrics:    http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/coldplay/spies.html

Fear is the darkroom where Satan develops his negatives. To be seized with fear and all its side streets can affect everything. Health, confidence, hope, perseverance, optimism, future, promises, are all rendered ineffective when fear has seized our reigns.

Fear is a perception...and perception becomes reality for all people.
Notice the phrase, "you can't touch them no...because they're spies".

Then the truth is revealed that...oh...they're only spies, 

"...but they can't touch YOU no....because they're just spies."

King David knew he had enemies but the Lord of hosts was his Shepherd. Therefore, all they could do is surround him and ...WATCH AS HE SAT AT THE BANQUET TABLE OF THE LORD, ANOINTED WITH OIL, CUP OVERFLOWING...PROTECTED BY GOD.

Talk to God about your fears. Ask Him to help you overcome the paralyzing effects of it.
Jesus says...be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. Fear is NOT of God.

You can conquer your spies by learning more about your protector and shield
Truth is...the enemy can only snarl..cos they're just spies.


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Coldplay~Shiver - Loved by You

Relationships can be tricky at any age. Your at the place now where its difficult to understand your own feelings much less the vibes you get from someone else.

Socrates said, "know thyself...". I guess he was pretty smart..huh?
Maturity in Christ relies on personal growth and confidence. Now would be a good time for you to accept yourself for how God made you; looks, personality, humor, ambitions, gifts all pressed into your skin makes you the precious soul that you are. Committing your life to Christ is to allow His mind to shape yours; and conform to His image.

The beauty of it is He wants you to be YOU...but under His leadership.
Listen to these lyrics;
 
Did you want me to change?
Well I changed for good
And I want you to know.
That you'll always get your way
I wanted to say,
Poor guy.
Don't cave in to the pressure by any other to be someone you're not.

Don't you Shiver?
Don't you Shiver?
Hailey's favorite adage is the Serenity prayer:

"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,

the courage to change the things I can,

and the wisdom to know the difference."

Unconditional love means "I love you for being...you; and any hang up in you or me is worth fighting for."

That's how Christ loves us; 

1 John 4:10
This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.

Now that's some kind of love. Even when we were unlovable He still loved us.
Be you...and grow in Christ. That is a key to success for you and your relationships.
If your dancing to some others fiddle then its not the you we want to see.

 And it's you I see, but you don't see me.
And it's you I hear, so loud and so clear
I sing it loud and clear.
And I'll always be waiting for you.

So I look in your direction,
But you pay me no attention,
And you know how much I need you,
But you never even see me.

 Give it up dude.

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Your World Turned Upside Down - Coldplay

Psalm 30:5
...weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

 I know what you're thinking...
"This song is possibly the oddest Coldplay song I've ever heard!?!?  The music is strange and the lyrics seem to make no sense whatsoever."

Hold on now...remember the artist......

I'm sure you would agree that the only line that has any clarity is the line..."your world turned upside down."

The purpose is to reveal that....when your world is turned upside down...very little makes any sense!!!

Has this happened to you..... YET?
It happens...to everyone. Its part of life on planet earth.
It could be a divorce that has ripped your world apart; a death of someone that you thought would be with you forever; or an event that has brought all your hopes and aspirations to a screeching halt.

Life altering events such as these occur in our lives and at first leave a gaping hole in our heart; which seems to be without cure; and without hope; until God comes to our rescue.

Psalm 46:1

God is our refuge and strength,  an ever-present help in trouble

This is one of my all time favorite verses. After reading this...who wouldn't want to have God on their side? The reality of things is that this is a broken world in which we live. The expectation of what the world is capable of shoveling our way is unimaginable. 

There's one thing I do know for certain.....its not what tomorrow holds...but in knowing who holds your hand.

An upside down world is no match for a Savior who calms the raging seas and said, "be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." 

Pray for today's daily bread. 
Tomorrow is of no concern. 
Today Lord...today!!!
Help me...and meet my need.

Whatever you do don't miss the next three ChristLines

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Charlie Brown - Coldplay - Be Wise

Coldplay - Charlie Brown by ColdplayVEVO Help center • Email options • Report spam Proverbs 4:6&9 My child, do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. 9 She will set a garland of grace on your head     and present you with a crown of splendor.” This is the most exciting song to hear live on the MYLO XYLOTO tour. The interpretation of Charlie Brown lyrics can be numerous. That's part of the beauty in their art. Coldplay has 1 rule; anyone caught doing hard drugs will be dismissed immediately. So....without a doubt it's not encouraging the exploration of drugs. The message is about the impulses and slippery slope of youth and YOUR choices. Sometimes fantasy...and impulsive and possibly....reckless. Remember the fictional character Charlie Brown...innocent, vulnerable, but always persevering? Haven't you done some crazy things you wish could  be undone?    Scarecrow dreams...can smash my heart into smithereens.                                                               Psalm 25:7 Remember not the sins of my youth     and my rebellious ways; This world can be a minefield for anyone but especially the naïve or curious. Follow Gods leadership, wisdom, and the pursuit of righteousness. Ask for His guidance. It can be a garland around your neck to protect you from foolishness, but also guide you to joy. It's not WWYouD...it's WWJD.

AMSTERDAM - Coldplay - SuperHero

Colossians 1:13

For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves

"Stood on the edge. Tied to a noose. You came along and you cut me loose."

I get excited thinking about what Christ has done for us. The ultimate super hero... just at the right time!!

To be rescued by Him is no ordinary...roll in zee hay.
We have a guardian that promises from here on out never to leave us or forsake us.

We get to take our hero with us...everywhere. That's better than a bag of skittles any day.

Because of who He is, our lives are defined by the confidence...in belonging to Him.
If He thought enough to rescue us, He's determined to guard us. Forevermore.

There's much more to this song. Expect to hear it again and more to read soon.
Oh how he loves us!!!

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Cemeteries of London - Coldplay - Toiling

Coldplay - Cemeteries of London by Jarin91 God is in the houses and God is in my head… and all the cemeteries in London… I see God come in my garden, but I don’t know what he said, For my heart, it wasn’t open… Not open… Hebrews 12:1-2 New International Version (NIV) 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, Im convinced Coldplay wrote this song after a semester of English History 101 at the University of London. LOL Angie and I have stood on the bank of the Thames river and listened to a tour guide speak of all the ghastly things that occurred there throughout history. If any place had ghost and spirits that roamed through the night it would be beneath the Tower Bridge. Emphasis on goons, ghost, and spirits that roam the earth don't matter a great deal...in the big picture of walking with Christ and eternity. The lyrics that I've posted however are rich with truth...."I see God come in MY garden but I don't know what He said, 'cause my heart wasn't open." The scripture says that we are surrounded...by witnesses. Huh...maybe that's Godly relatives, grandparents, or others that are cheering us on to finish the race. Can they see us? Really and truly that's not important. What matters is if you see God in your garden and you CAN hear what he says. What corrupts our hearing? Weight. Sin, guilt, worldly concern, anger and so on can throw us off stride in our walk with Him. He knows the way of success and freedom for us. Its not in this world; its in being set free from all the weight of it. Ya follow? Lighten your load, whatever it is that has stilled His voice. The nighttime is for weeping; for those who are burdened. The morning is for sleeping; for those at peace with HIM.      Track 2 from Viva La Vida. Help center • Email options • Report spam