"Waterfall"

Chris Tomlin's new song, "Waterfall" is my most current Christian theme song. I love the metaphor that he chooses to describe God's love. God's love rains down on me, just like a waterfall.  His love is amazing. I couldn't ask for anything better than his love that never fails me. Read the lyrics and be reminded of God's unchanging love. Also, check out the video of me singing this amazing song.

"Waterfall" by Chris Tomlin

Oh God, my God I seek You
I wanna move when You move
You're more than I could long for
I thirst for You

You're an ocean to my soul
To my soul

Your love is like a waterfall, waterfall
Running wild and free
You hear my heart when I call, when I call
Deep calls, too deep
Your love is like a waterfall, waterfall
Raining down on me

Waterfall, waterfall

Oh God, my God I seek You
In this dry and desert land
You lead me to streams of mercy
Once again

You're an ocean to my soul
To my soul

Your love is like a waterfall, waterfall
Running wild and free
You hear my heart when I call, when I call
Deep calls, too deep
Your love is like a waterfall, waterfall
Raining down on me

Waterfall, waterfall

It's coming like a flood
I'm dancing in the rain
Everything I've done
Is covered in rivers of grace, amazing

It's coming like a flood
I'm dancing in the rain
I lift up my hands
Your love never changes, amazing

Your love is like a waterfall, waterfall
Running wild and free
You hear my heart when I call, when I call
Deep calls, too deep
Your love is like a waterfall, waterfall
Raining down on me

Waterfall, waterfall 

"All You've Ever Wanted"

Like most Casting Crowns songs, this song I fell in love with after one listen to. However, I didn't let it sink in until after March 2, 2014. On this particular day, I held a small concert at my old youth group called "Amy Foto; Made to Worship" This was also the title to my second album that was released on October 29, 2013. One of the 4 songs that I had performed that night was "All You've Ever Wanted" by Casting Crowns. I can't remember when it started playing on Shine.FM, but I do know that whenever I hear it, I love to turn up my radio (or ipod) and sing it with all of my heart,

Around Valentine's Day 2014, I remember seeing a picture on facebook of a little boy holding a heart to God and saying "It ain't much, but it's all I got." God says to him, "It's all I've ever wanted." I just love that. God doesn't expect anything from me. He just wants my heart. Words cannot describe how I feel about that phrase. It's just amazing to hear.

Another part of the song I love is when he says, "Jesus is my strength, my shield, and He will never fail me!' Like the other line, I love this one too. I love to sing this line with full passion and my hand in the air praising God. 

My final favorite section in the song is the bridge. He says, "No more chains I've been set free. No more fighting battles you've won for me. Now in Christ I stand complete!" This whole section is amazing. The fact that God has broken my chains and set me free is amazing. I love it. This song is my current theme song. I love so sing it with full passion and raise my hands to praise God.

Read the lyrics and be amazed. Also, look up the song on youtube and sing it yourself with full passion like me.

"All You've Ever Wanted" by Casing Crowns


I just looked up today
And realized how far away I am from where You are
You gave me life worth dying for
But between the altar and the door
I bought the lies that promised more
And here I go again

Lord, I know I let You down
But somehow, I will make You proud
I'll turn this sinking ship around
And make it back to You

But all my deeds and my good name
Are just dirty rags that tear and strain
To cover all my guilty stains
That You already washed away

(‘Cause) All You've ever wanted, all You've ever wanted
All You've ever wanted was my heart
Freedom's arms are open, my chains have all been broken
Relentless love has called me from the start
And all You wanted was my heart

I was chasing healing when I'd been made well
I was fighting battles when You conquered hell
Living free but from a prison cell
Lord, I lay it down today

So I'll stop living off of how I feel
And start standing on Your truth revealed
Jesus is my strength, my shield
And He will never fail me


(‘Cause) All You've ever wanted, all You've ever wanted
All You've ever wanted was my heart
Freedom's arms are open, my chains have all been broken
Relentless love has called me from the start
And all You wanted was my heart

No more chains, I've been set free
No more fighting battles You've won for me
Now in Christ, I stand complete

All You've ever wanted
All You've ever wanted
All You've ever wanted was my heard
Freedom's arms are open, my chains have all been broken
Relentless love has called me from the start
And all You wanted my heart.

 

"The Real Me"

I remember turning 11 when I got Natalie Grant's CD titled Awaken. the only song I knew on the entire album was "Held" Today, at 19 years of age, I now know almost all of the songs. One song that stands out to me is titled "The Real Me." This song talks about a girl who sees herself as "living a charade, always on parade," putting on fake smile to hide what's on the inside. Only God sees the real her, wonderful and beautiful. He turns " the tattered fabric of her life into a perfect tapestry."

On Sunday February 2, 2013, my friend at church, and my newest "Miss Lovewell," Jill Ramirez sang this song as a solo at the end of the service and she did an AMAZING JOB. I could tell that she sang it from the heart. We are in a series at church called "Beyond the Game" which is all about getting "beyond the games" in our relationship, not only with others, but with Jesus Christ. This weekend, we talked about being authentic, removing our mask. This song just fit perfectly with the message and how God sees the real us.

Read the lyrics and be reminded that God sees the real us. Also, the reason Jill is now my "Miss Lovewell" is because she comforted me when I was upset about not being able to sing this weekend because of work. She showed me a small act of kindness that meant a lot to me.

"The Real Me" by Natalie Grant

Foolish heart looks like we're here again
Same old game of plastic smile
Don't let anybody in
Hiding my heartache, will this glass house break
How much will they take before I'm empty
Do I let it show, does anybody know?

[Chorus:]
But you see the real me
Hiding in my skin, broken from within
Unveil me completely
I'm loosening my grasp
There's no need to mask my frailty
Cause you see the real me

Painted on, life is behind a mask
Self-inflicted circus clown
I'm tired of the song and dance
Living a charade, always on parade
What a mess I've made of my existence
But you love me even now
And still I see somehow

[Chorus:]
But you see the real me
Hiding in my skin, broken from within
Unveil me completely
I'm loosening my grasp
There's no need to mask my frailty
Cause you see the real me

Wonderful, beautiful is what you see
When you look at me
You're turning the tattered fabric of my life into
A perfect tapestry
I just wanna be me

[Chorus:]
But you see the real me
Hiding in my skin, broken from within
Unveil me completely
I'm loosening my grasp
There's no need to mask my frailty
Cause you see the real me
And you love me just as I am
Wonderful, beautiful is what you see
When you look at me 

"No More, No Less"

"Let me introduce myself to you. This is who I am, no more, no less."

This is the opening line of the chorus of this upbeat song by Mercyme. This song is also the theme song for my upcoming album, "Made To Worship" which is out on October 29, 2013, the same day that one year ago, I joined the greatest team ever, Team World Vision! I chose this song because I am returning with a new name and a new "label." My old name was Miss Adoration. I am now Amy Foto. My old "label" was TH Records, which are the initials of my old youth pastor who helped me get my first album out. My new "label" is Adoration Records, which is my personal label that I created to produce this album.

Back to the song. the artist is introducing himself to the world. He doesn't want to hide anything, he doesn't want to be something he isn't. He wants to be real with everyone. It's about the change. He is a blessed man because of God. At the end, he hopes that people have seen the heart that has been beating. He is a man trying to get home, to heaven. Read the lyrics and go out and introduce yourself to the world!

I'm not trying to hide anything
I wear it on my sleeve
I wear it on my sleeve
I'm not trying to be something I'm not
This is all I've got
This is all I've got
I'm not trying to re-invent the wheel
Just trying to be real
Trying to be real
I'm not trying to say follow me
I'm not the one who leads
I'm not the one who leads

Let me introduce myself to you
This is who I am
No more, no less
I am just a man who understands
Because of You I'm blessed
No more, no less

I'm not trying to prove anything
It's all about the change
It's all about the change

Let me introduce myself to you
This is who I am
No more, no less
I am just a man who understands
Because of You I'm blessed
No more, no less
Let me introduce myself to you
This is who I am
No more, no less
I am just a man who understands
Because of You I'm blessed
Nothing more and nothing less.

I hope you stare just long enough to see
The heart that's beating here inside of me
Beyond all the things you may think you know
I'm just a kid trying to make it home, that's it
No more, no less
Lord, I want to go home
Nothing more, nothing less 

"Slow Fade"

I first heard this song when I watched the movie "Fireproof" and it is amazing. It really speaks the truth. It doesn't take a day for someone to stumble and fall, it is a slow fade. This song doesn't just relate to relationships, it relates to singles when they stumble and fall, like a Christian fading away from their faith. Recently, I have seen one of my friends who has seemed to slowly fade away from her faith. We have to be careful what we say, hear, see, and where we go. It could lead down a bad path. If you are starting to fade away from something good to something bad, I strongly encourage you to find help. Find someone who you can talk to and who can keep you accountable for your actions. Find someone who will pray for you and guide you as you turn your life around. Also, pray to God that he will help you overcome your failure and  rediscover him.

Read the lyrics to this song and let them just speak to you. If you ever listen to this song, take to heart what the young girl is singing at the end. I will bold that section of the lyrics so you know what part it is.

"Slow Fade" by Casting Crowns

Be careful little eyes what you see
It's the second glance that ties your hands as darkness pulls the strings
Be careful little feet where you go
For it's the little feet behind you that are sure to follow

It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
It's a slow fade, it's a slow fade

Be careful little ears what you hear
When flattery leads to compromise, the end is always near
Be careful little lips what you say
For empty words and promises lead broken hearts astray

It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day

The journey from your mind to your hands
Is shorter than you're thinking
Be careful if you think you stand
You just might be sinking

It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
Daddies never crumble in a day
Families never crumble in a day

Oh be careful little eyes what see
Oh be careful little eyes what you see
For the Father up above is looking down in love
Oh be careful little eyes what you see

"Hello, My Name Is..."

This song has been recently playing on Shine.FM and it is just absolutely amazing!!!! I was once a sinner. I had a bad habit of talking to myself. I tried many times to break the habit, but I eventually would slip back in a few days later. Recently, I FINAALY gave up. I surrendered my bad habit to God. Today, I am a child of THE ONE TRUE KING!!!!!!

Read the lyrics to this song and be amazed at the power of how God can change your life.

"Hello, My Name Is" by Matthew West

Hello, my name is regret
I’m pretty sure we have met
Every single day of your life
I’m the whisper inside
That won’t let you forget
Hello, my name is defeat
I know you recognize me
Just when you think you can win
I’ll drag you right back down again
‘Til you’ve lost all belief
These are the voices, these are the lies
And I have believed them, for the very last time
Hello, my name is child of the one true King
I’ve been saved, I’ve been changed, and I have been set free
“Amazing Grace” is the song I sing
Hello, my name is child of the one true King
I am no longer defined
By all the wreckage behind
The one who makes all things new
Has proven it’s true
Just take a look at my life
What love the Father has lavished upon us
That we should be called His children
I am a child of the one true King

"You Never Let Go"

I can't remember exactly when I first heard this song, but it was during a chapel at my high school. At first, I didn't get into the song because I didn't know the words. When my church started playing it, I was able to see the words and actually sing them to God. With it's upbeat tempo, we are singing to God that he will not let us go, no matter what happens to us. He will be there during our highs and our lows. Every time I sing this song at my church, I always raise my hands to God and just sing it out. Read the lyrics and sing them as a thank you to for God for not letting us go.

"You Never Let Go" by Matt Redman

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
Your perfect love is casting out fear
And even when I'm caught in the middle of the storms of this life
I won't turn back
I know You are near

And I will fear no evil
For my God is with me
And if my God is with me
Whom then shall I fear?
Whom then shall I fear?

[Chorus:]
Oh no, You never let go
Through the calm and through the storm
Oh no, You never let go
In every high and every low
Oh no, You never let go
Lord, You never let go of me

And I can see a light that is coming for the heart that holds on
A glorious light beyond all compare
And there will be an end to these troubles
But until that day comes
We'll live to know You here on the earth

Oh no, You never let go
Through the calm and through the storm
Oh no, You never let go
In every high and every low
Oh no, You never let go
Lord, You never let go of me

 Yes, I can see a light that is coming for the heart that holds on
And there will be an end to these troubles
But until that day comes
Still I will praise You, still I will praise You

Oh no, You never let go
Through the calm and through the storm
Oh no, You never let go
In every high and every low
Oh no, You never let go
Lord, You never let go of me