Hurts Like Heaven - Coldplay

Hebrews 12:5-6 

And have you forgotten the encouraging words God spoke to you as his children?^[a] He said,

“My child,^[b] don’t make light of the Lord’s discipline,
    and don’t give up when he corrects you.
⁶ For the Lord disciplines those he loves,
    and he punishes each one he accepts as his child.

Lyrics???
Another mystery of Martin
I'm not sure what the phrase, "Hurts like Heaven"  means...but it can't be all that bad can it?

Haven't you experienced Gods correction or discipline? That would be a good explanation of hurts like heaven. As you walk with Christ, in fellowship with Him...total surrender, you will be faced with your own shortcomings. An aspect of growing in Him is to expect the Lord to confront the areas in our life where we fall short of the glory of God. We all fall short don't we? Expect to have some hurt....but hurt like heaven!!

 God know what is best for you...today and everyday.
God will speak to your spirit as a guide, to encourage, and admonish. I have a few areas where I know without a doubt what God has said clearly..."NO John Mark." If I rebel and say..."I'm gonna do it anyway." There will be some reckoning and consequence.

If I remain stubborn, the discipline for my sin becomes foolish on my part.
You want to have Heavenly Hurt; you're dealing with your issues appropriately.
But...you should try your best to avoid..."hurts like hell". Ya get my drift!!!

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http://youtu.be/bECRafNtY_s

Strawberry Swing - Coldplay

Romans 12:15-16

 (NIV1984)

Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. ¹⁶ Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.^[a] Do not be conceited.

Coldplay makes numerous references to stepping outside the box to follow your heart.

From the very first time I heard this song, the imagery that passed through my mind was the Mountain Dew commercial of guys swinging off the river bank into the water, "Do The Dew."

Enjoy the swing...but my challenge for you is to help someone else enjoy the swing. This life is hard and even harder for others. God has richly blessed you and its time for you to consider another and be a blessing to them. 

 

People moving all the time
Inside a perfectly straight line
Don't you wanna curve away?
When it's such…
It's such a perfect day
It's such a perfect day 

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http://youtu.be/Lb9X5jMofEo

Awakening - Hillsong

Ephesians 5:13-15

New International Version 1984 (NIV1984)

¹³ But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, ¹⁴ for it is light that makes everything visible. This is why it is said:

“Wake up, O sleeper,
    rise from the dead,
and Christ will shine on you.”

¹⁵ Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise,

Before you listen to this YouTube, find a secluded place and focus your heart heavenward. This song is the most captivating worship hymn I've ever heard...so be thoughtful and prepare your time of devotion. This song, "Awakening", is performed by Hillsong before thousands of young worshipers.

You can imagine the message in song as it describes the Holy Spirit working in our hearts. To be spiritually "awakened" is an experience that is reserved only for the children of God. Its difficult to define, but undoubtedly real. 
  
Spiritual mountain top moments, although brief, give us manna from heaven, and a taste of the divine nature; reminding us that this world is not our home. 

God is your Father; Christ is your Redeemer; the Spirit is your comforter; and Gods word is alive in you. The temporal world in which we live will attempt to snuff out your heavenly nature. Spiritual songs like "Awakening" fuels the flame of the Holy Spirit within, igniting and renewing our passion for righteousness.

Like the rising sun that shines
From the darkness comes a light
I hear Your voice say
This is my awakening

 Check out this video on YouTube:

http://youtu.be/-AmvyGu1WeA

Life In Technicolor ii - Coldplay - Full Color

 Psalm 100

 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
²     Worship the Lord with gladness;
    come before him with joyful songs.
³ Know that the Lord is God.
    It is he who made us, and we are his^[a];
    we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

⁴ Enter his gates with thanksgiving
    and his courts with praise;
    give thanks to him and praise his name.
⁵ For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;
    his faithfulness continues through all generations.

You'll get a kick out of this hilarious video. It's obvious these four guys are having the time of their lives.

Black and white photos are cool to look at; an important tool for artists. Technicolor however is a more accurate description; e.g. a black and white advertisement of a Caribbean resort hotel wouldn't help with time shares. A full color Ad, of the same resort, showing the radiant sun, blue water, sandy beaches...technicolor to the highest resolution, could potentially triple sales.

This is a perfect metaphor of life in Christ.
Black and white is a picture of life, but technicolor is the fullness of life.

A relationship with the Lord is to know the true essence of joy, peace, and happiness. Salvation is like waking up from the grey to a new world of color.

Nurture your relationship with Christ. The world around you could benefit from your radiance and color.
You are not invisible like the pale shadows of others; you are salt and light with a splash of pizazz. 

Oh love, don't let me go  

Won't you take me where the street lights glow? I

 could hear rain coming, I could hear the sirens sound  

Now my feet won't touch the ground

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://youtu.be/fXSovfzyx28


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Talk - Coldplay - Resolution

Amos 3:3

King James Version (KJV)

Can two walk together, except they be agreed?

It was reported that years ago the multi-instrumentalist & drummer Will Champion walked out on the band for over a week. Chris Martin, a non-drinker, was so upset, that he became highly intoxicated. 

An episode such as this could very well be the inspiration for the hit song... "Talk".

Misunderstanding, disagreements, and frustration between individuals is common. Maturity is knowing how to navigate through these arguments to a peaceful; agreeable resolution.

You may notice that compromise is not an option for some people...and that's unfortunate. Pride and the unwillingness to admit wrong doing has been the death of many many great ideas and movements.
Come on...somebody say, "my bad!"

When it comes to harmony and success...everyone must be on the same page; working toward the same goal. When tempers or arguments spill over and threaten the good thing you have going, perhaps its time to...TALK.

Coming to an agreement requires discussion. Discussion requires patience; Patience requires love... in allowing each other, as well as yourself, to share...without judgement...without tempers; seeking a positive outcome.

James 5:16
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed.

Its important to note that confessing your OWN weakness and sin could be just the right tone for a productive resolution. Airing out offences begins first with an examination of your own heart...and... to trust another with their evaluation of you.
OOHH...That can be tough.

Try this.
Agree that each will share a personal struggle or vice, with complete honesty.
Then...share a vision or dream. You will be encouraged by the presence of unity that will appear.

Agreeing & Confessing will lead to a WIN  WIN

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://youtu.be/W0uqLM1uj_k


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Viva La Vida - Coldplay - Abundant

John 10:10

New King James Version (NKJV)

¹⁰ The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.

Viva La Vida - Live the Life

According to the words of Jesus there is only one life to live and that is the abundant life in Him.

The apostle Peter says that God has rescued us from the "empty way of life". That is the description of life without God and without hope or future...empty.

Regardles of what you believe about God, salvation, or eternity, you only have (1) one life; its happening right now.
So...what are you doing with this life you have?

I meet so many young students that choose to ignore and even run from anything spiritual.
Its their impression that doing the "Jesus thing" would interfere with their dreams and plans of living a FULL life.

I have good news for you.
God created this world and He wants you to enjoy a full and meaningful life too.
The means in which He has provided...for the abundance of life...is through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

The Lord is "The LORD".
As the author and creator of this life and eternity, its impossible to know the fullness of living without Him !!

He does'nt hold you down...He sets you free.

He's the author of Viva-La-Vida.

1 John 5:11
And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son

Check out this video on YouTube:


http://youtu.be/1bJMxhvVf0o

B Side...The world turned upside down - Coldplay - and right side up

Isaiah 30:21(NIV)

 

Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears

will hear a voice behind you, saying,

"This is the way; walk in it."

Ooooh...that's a Big - O

...."Uh...we just say Bingo"

Don't you love this verse...

                                         a voice behind you...



Those who know the Lord have a tremendous help and advantage. God speaks to us

quietly; in our conscience; in our heart...and we emerge confident and victorious.

We're part of a bigger plan

Don't know what it is 365 degrees
 
I am a puzzle, you're the missing piece

To write your name in the summer sky
 
Life has really only just begun

Life that comes

And everything under the sun


365 degrees?

I called my smart friend and guess what?...there is no 365 degrees.

But there are 365 days a year.

That's the gist of Coldplay 365...following Christ everyday. (freaky huh)

And the life that comes...? Consider this your promise of eternity; to those who love Him. 

He really will set your world, your eternity...RIGHT SIDE UP



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