“All I Can Do Is Pray”
I don’t know what to say
I don’t know how to help you
I haven’t been where you’ve been
No and I can’t walk in your shoes
But these things you feel inside
Will give birth to the truth in time
I know it hurts to be made new
But I know God is watching over you
And all I can do is pray for you
And trust that God will see you through
All I can do is pray for you
And tell you I’m sorry for your pain
I know when there’s nothing I can do, my friend Oh I will pray for you
So close your eyes and say a prayer
Forget all that’s unkind and unfair
There’s no need to be mad at the world
It gives us the lessons that we learn
But you know it’s hard to just stand by
Watch you struggle and hear you cry
But if you just hold to Jesus
I promise you, you will survive
Written by: Lisa Bevill * Lisa Bevill Music © ASCAP 2007
The Story behind the song: "All I Can Do Is Pray"
I wrote this song September 4, 1999. For as long as I can remember, I think I’ve always felt responsible for everyone’s happiness and needs. This is probably due to the fact that both of my parents were very, very ill while I was growing up, needed me more than a young child could really give..and both ended up leaving this world in my early twenties. Then having a career in christian music brought many letters to me for prayer, stories of those who were hurting and crying out. It brought out the rescuer in me, but I know that there is only one ultimate RESCUER...SAVIOR! And it is Jesus and all we can do is truly pray for each other, especially when we don’t know what God is doing in another person’s life. I’ve learned to stop judging my fellow brother, because I truly don’t know where they’ve been with the Lord, what’s going on...and just to take a moment to pray for them right there on the spot if they ask me to pray...and not waiting til I get home and forget. So it’s time to pray for each other, even when you don’t know what to pray!
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"You Are"
Jesus, you’re everything I need
You are the star
That guides me through my deepest blue
Oh you are
And Jesus, you’re medicine to me
You soothe my pain
Til it fades away like the melting sun
Oh you are
You are the sweet summer breeze
That I hear calling when I feel sad
And you are the white fallen snow
That cools my mind you cool my mind
You are the hand the moved heaven and earth To show me love Oh you are, you just are, you are
Jesus, you’re water to my soul
You are the rain,
You give me drink when I’m dry and down
Oh you are
Jesus you are the air I breathe
You fill my heart
So that I can sing about who you are
You are, yes you are
Written by: Lisa Bevill, Lisa Bevill Music © ASCAP 2007
The Story behind the song: "You Are"
This song was written in June of 2000 and funny enough, it started in the shower. Whenever I feel like satan is trying to attack my brain and my joy, I always just start saying the name “Jesus”...and wha-la, a song was born. My mom used to always sing and love the old Gaither song, “There’s Just Something About That Name”. She kind of wore me out with it.. but it sure came to my rescue when I felt oppressed or attacked. So this became my version of her song.. “Jesus, Jesus, Jeeeesus!” The track always makes me feel like I’m sailing on a boat in the sun and so breezy.. I hope you feel the same when you listen to it.
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Tell Jesus”
Dedicated to Chris & Jan Harris
When sadness surrounds you,
And whispers its lies to you
You’re torn apart and broken down,
And just a breath away from losing ground
Tell Jesus, Tell Jesus
A child hangs on by a thread
A mother’s heart is put to test
And pain divides the soul and mind,
She prays a sunny day to find
Tell Jesus, He’s always there,Tell Jesus
And even though you don’t see it
A place in the sun waits for you
Just lean in closer to Him,
And tell him all about your troubles
Ooh tell Him, tell Jesus
And sometimes it’s hard to believe,
That Jesus even sees me
But deep inside I know the truth
He’s just a prayer away from this silly fool Tell Jesus, He’s always there
And even though you don’t know it
Jesus heard your cry and wrote it down
And though you’re crying now
He’ll bring songs of joy, believe it.
So won’t you tell Jesus
Written by: Lisa Bevill, Lisa Bevill Music @ ASCAP 2007
The Story behind the song: "Tell Jesus"
The Lord inspired me to write this song while watching the news one night, March 6, 2004. The news was showing the verdict for Martha Stewart. It just impressed upon me the hopelessness and fear that I thought she might be feeling and made me think of those around the world that were facing unbelievable challenges, regardless of fault. I was beginning on the 2nd verse when I heard about Chris & Jan Harris’s son who had been in a horrible car accident. He was near death, having emergency surgery and my heart just sank upon hearing the news. I’ve known them my entire career. Chris was the first person that pulled me into the jingle world, the first person to encourage me to make a record and became my first record producer. If you get to watch that crazy “Chaperone” video, he was the guy in the mexican hat and the wonderful friend who agreed to get a pie in his face, just for the fun of the video. So now you can understand why I love them so and why it is dedicated to them. Tell Jesus!
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"One Friday"
(written for Good Friday)
Tonight is the night
A deal was made and all of heaven cried out
It’s more than I can think
A life given for my greatest mistakes
And His blood flowed for the world
Help me not to forget
The price He paid when I hear myself complain
How the world owes me Oh I am nothing, yet
He says to me Oh you’re the apple of my eye
That’s why I came to die
One friday He bought me my freedom
And it’s the least I can do
Is celebrate like everyday’s Sunday
And don’t take for granted
The air that I breath
And my life as I know it
Oh help me Lord, to take it all in and believe Help me believe
Today is the day
I’m gonna live like there’s nothing I can’t do
Jesus made a way
He broke the chains, so spread your wings and fly
And remember this friday night
(Last chorus)
One friday He bought me my freedom
And it’s the least I can do
Is celebrate like everyday’s Sunday
And don’t take for granted
The air that I breath
The blood on that tree
Thank God I’m free
Oh help me Lord, to take it all in and believe Help me receive Today is the day
Written by: Lisa Bevill, Lisa Bevill Music © ASCAP 2007
The Story behind the song: "One Friday"
This song was given to me in April of 2004. I was asked to sing on “Good Friday” before Easter at a local grocery store/restaurant where they have live music on the weekends called “Pucketts” www.puckettsgrocery.com, ..you gotta go there if you ever come to Franklin, TN. Anyway, I decided instead of doing a night by myself, I asked Bonnie Keen, Becka Brown, Jaime Kyle and Regie Hamm to join me with us all doing songs from our individual projects and sing on each others songs. It was soo much fun! As I was preparing for this night, I just began to imagine what “good friday” night have been like for the friends of Jesus, who were struggling to understand what was happening to their fearless leader. And in my own life, to take it all in, that Jesus chose to die for me so that I could experience freedom and salvation. Sometimes it’s still hard to believe and to receive and put permanently into my mind and soul. It’s unfathomable what Jesus did for us! Help us to live as if it’s Resurrection Sunday everyday.
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I Need Your Help”
All my life I’ve been praying for
Peace to pass my way
But I’ve grown tired and I don’t know what I believe
So Jesus take me down to the water
So I can lay my weary soul down
Drown me in the flood, make me new
Cause I need your help
I’m on my knees
And I won’t move until you move me
To freedom from these chains
Tell me you’re on your way
Please won’t you send your help to me
So will you walk me through this valley
And shine when all is dark
Hold me tight in your wings when I cry
See all my life is in your hands now
I have no where else to go
Stand beside me and move me on
Cause I need your help
I’m on my knees
And I won’t move until you move me
To freedom from these chains
Tell me you’re on your way
Please won’t you send your help to me
See all my life is in your hands now
I have no where else to go
Won’t you send your help to me
Please won’t you send your help to me
Written by: Lisa Bevill, Lisa Bevill Music © ASCAP 2007
The Story behind the song: "I Need Your Help"
I wrote this song in August of 2000 right in the middle of writing the song “Goodbye”. The Lord basically stopped me writing that song to start this one, because it was inspired by the circumstances surrounding “Goodbye”. It originally was birthed thinking about the children of CarolAnn and what they might be feeling with the death of their very young mother. As I was writing it, it took me back to my own feelings of losing my parents at a very young age... and how I questioned God and how I cried out for understanding. I know what it’s like to question what you believe when times of great trial and destress hit you and your life like a bomb. So just continue to cry out to God for help!
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"Coming Back To You"
(Eve’s Confession, upon leaving the Garden of Eden) I seperated me from you I believed the lies and it broke your heart in two The garden is gone and regret fills my soul Well the truth now is mine But if I could I’d turn back time
No I can’t go back to Eden
But I’m coming back to you
Dear God, please forgive me
Paradise was loving you
Now I see, you’ve made a way for me
So I’m coming back, running back to you
If I had it all to do again
I’d listen closer, I would follow your hand
And my innocence would be what I cherish most
But time has no mercy
And the sand is all run out
repeat Chorus
Oh your choices pave the road
Where they take you no one knows
So I’ll follow you this time, oh yeah
Oh, no I can’t go back to Eden
I’m coming back to you
Dear God, please forgive me
Paradise was loving you, yeah
I can’t go back to Eden
I’m coming back to you
Dear God, won’t you please forgive me
Paradise was loving you
Now I see, you’ve made a way for me
So I’m coming back, I’m running back to you
Written by: Lisa Bevill, Lisa Bevill Music (ASCAP) ©2007
The Story behind the song: "Coming Back To You"
The Lord gave me this song Feb. 22, 2000. The Lord brought to my mind the story of the garden with Adam and Eve. I began to imagine their emotional state when they were escourted out of Eden and what Eve must have been thinking to herself, realizing they had blown it! We all have those times of rebellion, when we walk away from what God has told us NOT to do and the consequences that follow. Lord help us all run back to you!
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"I Want You To Know Me"
What will I see when I look into your eyes
Will I see disgrace or a warm embrace in your smile
What will I know when my chapter is told
Will there be a name or an empty page for my life
I want to know for sure right now
So I give myself away
To your hands my life I lay
I freely take the blood as it washes over me
And I’ll die if that’s the cost
For my soul’s already lost
Seal me with your mark for eternity
Cause I want you to know me, yes I want you to know me
And what will I hear when you speak my name
Will you send me away or change my name to your own
Will angels sing, “Glory for a child is home”
Or will they cry God’s tears and fold their wings to go
I want to know for sure right now
(repeat chorus)
And when the bells of freedom ring for me
Oh I will be singing
And all these questions disappear
I’m gonna know for sure no doubt
And I’ll die if that’s the cost
For my soul’s already lost
Seal me with your mark for eternity
Oh cause I want you to know me, oh
I want you to know me
I want you to smile and say well done
I want you to know me
Written by: Lisa Bevill, Lisa Bevill Music © ASCAP 2007
The Story behind the song: "I Want You To Know Me"
The Lord gave me this song March 26, 2000. I was thinking about the lost soul and it’s longing to be known by God and what their heart cry might want to know when they reach their maker. What will we see, hear and be told when we stand before God, face to face. I know that I want to hear him say, “well done, good and faithful servant”. Make sure you know HIM, the one that has shed his blood for you, longs to write your name in the Lamb’s book of Life!.. ..ask HIM to take your over your life, change you, seal you unto HIM!
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"WHAT CAN I DO?"
Sometimes life is cruel
Sometimes life is good
The more I live, the less I question
And know this to be true
That you are God alone
And I’m not in control
All my striving gets me nowhere
But right back where I start
And so I ask of you
CHORUS:
What can I do to be more like you
And never worry about a thing
What can I do to love you more deeply
And let my heart sing
What can I do to see you more clearly
Push the world away
What can I do to be more like you
Let you have your way....what can I do?
And I get lost sometimes
Just get tired of the fight
Lord, help me hear your voice
And make it crystal clear
Show me where you are
And I’ll go there, how far?
Take me, awake me give me your heart
So I can love like you
That’s what I ask of you?
CHORUS
bridge:
Lord, help me to be, one with your heart
Fill me with passion and never let the fire burn out
That’s what I ask this of you.
CHORUS
Written by Lisa Bevill; Lisa Bevill Music © ASCAP 2007
The Story behind the song: “What Can I Do”
I wrote this song in July of 2006.. I heard this guitar riff on a show that gave me the inspiration for this song.. and at the time I was sooo frustrated that I couldn’t just be more relaxed about life, less stressed out and to just let things go and be more like the Lord.. and really fully trust what the Lord has to say about being Christ minded. Lord, help us to love more like you, act more like you.
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"I’m Alive"
There are days when I give into it
And drown in my own tears
There are nights when I feel so low
That I could disappear
But I try to breathe in and out
Remember to never doubt He loves me
And I’m free
I’m alive and I thank you Lord
For each day that I’ve survived
Where would I be without your hand in mine
I’m alive and you are my strength
Through the rain, through the darkest times
I belong to you and you’re the reason why I’m alive
When I fall, I know you’re near to me
Holding on and never letting go
When I fear you will always be
Ready to lead me on
You just keep me breathin in and out
Remind me to never doubt you love me
And I’m free
(repeat chorus)
No I won’t give in to sadness
When the world pulls me down
I’ll just keep holding on to you
That’s all I know....right now.. I’m alive
Written by: Lisa Bevill, Lisa Bevill Music © ASCAP 2007
The Story behind the song: "I'm Alive"
I started writing this song in March of 07 and I’ve always wanted a song like “Hold On”..this was truly one of the hardest songs I’ve written lyrically, because of just various trials through the process. But I think the lyrics will encourage all of you who are fighting depression, fear and sadness, don’t give into it...and praise the Lord instead for all your blessings and rejoice in the fact that you are alive to see another day!
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"Fly Away"
(Written for my two precious boys and the sister they never knew awaiting us all in Heaven).
Fly, fly away, little one
My arms cannot contain you
And my work is done
So fly, fly away to who you are
Oh spread your wings and fly and make your way
And when you go...yes I will be sad
Cause I’ve held your little hands for so long
And when you find yourself, you’ll find your freedom
And you’ll remember me and say
Thank you for those tough days
Oh child, you’ll always be my little one
So fly, fly away my guilty tears
My heart cannot contain you
And I forgive myself
So fly, fly away my baby child
Oh, the sky waits for you my little one
And when you fly, oh hold your head high
And listen to God’s voice on the wind
And when you find yourself, you’ll find your freedom
And you’ll remember me and say
Thank you for those tough days
Oh child you’ll always be, my little one
And when it’s time for me to go
You’ll be alright, for God will never let you out of sight
Oh so, fly, fly
Oh go on and fly...fly, fly
And when you fly, oh hold your head high And listen to God’s voice on the wind And when you find yourself, you will find freedom And you’ll remember me, yes you will Oh child, you’ll always be my little one Sweet child, you’ll always be my little one Fly away, my little one
Written by: Lisa Bevill, Lisa Bevill Music © 2007 (ASCAP)
The Story behind the song: "Fly Away"
I wrote this song in Feb of 2000. Cody, my oldest boy was going through an episode where it was time for him to grow up and learn how to do some things by himself.. and I remember him getting so mad, that he went into his room and starting throwing stuff all around his room. It was that hard time of still wanting to be a child and yet be grown up at the same time.. It reminded me of when my mom refused to roll my hair anymore, and wanted me to learn on my own. And at that time, that’s when my mom used to roll my hair up in socks over night and then I would have these huge curls in the morning.. crazy I know.. but that was back in the day. And I got so mad that she wouldn’t help me anymore, that I threw those knee socks all over my room. I eventually learned how to use a curling iron and hot rollers.. but it made me laugh so hard to see my sons reaction, doing the very same thing I did. ..not over his hair obviously, but something completely different that I can’t even remember. Kids are the best reflection...!
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&#xWhen The Healing Comes”
I’m here before you Jesus on bended knee
Praying for an answer, that’s my plea
Oh I’ve been crying for a healing that hasn’t come
So I’ll just keep on waiting, for that day
Oh..you’re so mysterious..that’s your way
I know you’ve got it all figured out..
For the angels to shout allelujah
So I’ll just keep on pressing in,..for your healing hand
And when the healing comes
Whether here and now, or in the clouds
I’ll be loving you and my faith will stay
Right here and I’ll hold on
Can’t nobody move me I
’ll be first in line, when the healing comes
The healing comes down
So hold me Jesus till I make it through
Cause I need to see the sunshine and skies of blue
Oh I’ll be praying for the healing waters to wash my pain away
So I’ll just keep on pressing in for your healing hand
And when the healing comes
Whether here and now, or in the clouds
I’ll be loving you and my faith will stay
Right here and I’ll hold on
Can’t nobody move me no
I’ll be first in line, when the healing comes
The healing comes down, I will hold on
Can’t nobody move me no
I’ll be first in line, when the healing comes
When the healing comes, healing comes down
Oh yeah, so I’ll just keep on pressing in
Written by: Lisa Bevill, Lisa Bevill Music @ASCAP 2007
The Story behind the song: "When The Healing Comes"
I wrote this song in March of 2000 after surviving a horrible episode of strep throat and having both ears infected, which left me with a little bit of a right ear problem. It still affects me to this day and even though I was prayed over many times, the Lord never brought total healing. So I wrote this song out of frustration over the fact that total healing didn’t come, but that I would still remain faithful to the Lord, because I know my ultimate healing will be complete one day and I just need to press into the Lord daily. I hope this helps you with the pain that’s in your life and will give you strength through your walk.
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"Rest In Me"
Rest in me, my child
I am here for you anytime
Rest in me when the road gets rocky
And there’s no clear path to see
When the world wants too much
You can put the load on me
Just rest in me
Rest in me all the way
Don’t hold back and don’t turn away
Rest in me when your heart breaks
And there’s no one to hear you cry
When your friends have all gone
You know I am on your side
Just rest in me
Rest in me, Oh rest
Rest in me, you know you can put me to the test
Rest in me, my arms are open wide
And I will be there, you can count on me
Just rest in me
So rest in me, why can’t you
Just let go, why don’t you
All I want is your heart
Just a little of your time
I gave everything I had
To give you peace of mind
So rest in me, rest in me
Rest in me, oh you know you can rest
Rest in me, come on and put me to the test
Rest in me, why don’t you rest in me
My arms are open wide
And I will be there, you can count on me
Rest in me, oh rest your weary soul
Rest in me, oh don’t ever let go
Rest in me, oh rest in me, my arms are open wide
And I will be there, you can count on me
Fall into my arms, you know you can
Rest in me, oh rest in me, oh
Rest in me
Oh why don’t you just let go,
Fall into my arms and rest in me
Come on, rest in me
Written by: Lisa Bevill, Lisa Bevill Music © ASCAP 2007
The Story behind the song: "Rest In Me"
I wrote this song in August of 2004. At the time the Lord kept giving me the word “rest”. I know there are so many things that keep us occupied with distractions.. and i’m the chief abuser of not trusting and resting more in what the Lord has for me.. I hope that no matter what you’re going through that you’ll be able to rest in the Lord.
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Goodbye”
(Dedicated to Bill Lee for the loss of his sweet Carolann. May all of us that have lost loved ones, rejoice in the fact that we will one day again say “hello”!)
Goodbye my love, goodbye
And may you find God’s peace in the heavens now
Deep in my heart I know you’re better off somehow
But I’m gonna miss you, goodbye
And for your joy, I let go
I pray you dance among the angels singing
But won’t you pray for me cause I’m still seeing
Your face and it’s hard to say Goodbye
Goodbye, farewell
Until all is well
Well your love will linger on in my heart
Oh I’ll miss you so, oh goodbye
So fly free my one true love
And though you leave me behind, I’ll be seeing you
On that day when my heart makes it back to you
And we embrace and say
Hello, oh that smile
I haven’t seen it for a while
Well your love has lingered on all this time
Oh I’ve missed you so
Yeah, we’re gonna say hello
And walk those streets of gold
And walk and talk forever, till it heals my soul
And we’ll smile and laugh
Hand in hand in heavens glory
Someday, I’ll be with you
And we’ll never say goodbye
Written by: Lisa Bevill, Lisa Bevill Music © ASCAP 2007
The Story behind the song: "Goodbye"
I wrote this song on July 21, 2000. An old highschool friend’s wife was in a horrible horse riding accident... and though I didn’t know her well, I knew that she had prayed for me and for my music during my career. And hearing the news that she would not recover, the Lord began to give me the words to this song. It was a very untimely death for a young mother with very young children...and the news really shook the community that she was a part of. It also made me think of the very young deaths of both of my parents and for those who’ve lost loved ones before they had fully lived their lives. I hope this song will bring you comfort for those that you’ve said goodbye to, but yet will again say hello to.
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"Save Me Now"
(If you don’t know Jesus, this is your moment, this is your song. The Lord gave me this song specifically for you. “...for, “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved”. Roman 10:13 NIV )
Oh Lord, I give up my will
I am done, I am so undone
Save me now
Lord, save me now
Here I am, a poor restless soul
Take me in and write my name down
Save me now
Lord save me now
Won’t you save me now
Lord save me now
And I will pray to you, cry to you, lean on you and follow you now
And I will testify, and glorify, talk about you til the day I die.
If you will save me now
Lord, save me now
You say you love me, oh where have I been
You say you love me, oh sing it to me again
Sing it again, save me now
Oh Save me now
All I’ve ever needed all this time was you in my life
I surrender all I have to you right now
No I just can’t go on living like I do, save me now
Oh save me, save me now
Save, save me now
Won’t you save me now
Take my life
Won’t you save me now
Save me now
Written by: Lisa Bevill, Lisa Bevill Music @ ASCAP 2007
The Story behind the song: "Save Me Now"
I wrote this song in October of 2003. The Lord kept telling me to make sure that this song was at the end of my project. And maybe after listening to the complete record, that this would be a time that if you didn’t know the Lord, that this song would be designed just for you to receive salvation. The words are from the voice of the lost, crying out to him. I just imagined those that have put off giving their life to Jesus.. and coming to the end of themselves. I pray that if you don’t know the Lord that this truly will be your time.
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