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Hey everyone.  What a week this has been!  I am definitely glad it is over.  At the beginning of the week I had a case of food poisoning (which I gave to myself)! A friend at my new job passed away very suddenly (he was 37, with a wife a three kids) - - and two of my best friends that I have made here in Utah announced they were moving to California.  That was all on Monday!


But in the midst of these trials, God continues to be good.  My friend Marcus Young is a singer as well.  We wrote a song that is on the new "You Are My Joy" CD entitled, "More Than You'll Ever Know."  Well, this week, Marcus sent me words for another song.  This one is called "More."  I think there is a theme here.

With just a touch of tweaking, our new song is finished, and I would like to share it with you (at least the words).  I have been a weepy mess today trying to sing this song, but the message is so powerful, and so resonates in my spirit - - I just want MORE of Jesus in every aspect of my life.  I hope this blesses you.

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Words by: Marcus Young & Kevin Jacobson
Music by: Kevin Jacobson
(c) 2011 - Beyond the Veil Music/Marcus Young Music

On my own, I tried and failed
Empty works and nothing to show You.
Broken heart, hopeless fears
I don't want a life without You.

My wounds are many and my scars You can see
But in an unexpected moment
Your grace floods over me, over me

More, I want to know You
Every day I live to need You
The more I give, the more You give to me...
More, I want to know You
Everyday I live to need You
Lord , the more I give - - You give me more!

Lied I told, promises made
Wandering, thought I was chasing You.
Beautiful, this is the place
Where chains are broken
and I am found in You.


My wounds are many and my scars You can see
But in an unexpected moment
Your grace floods over me, over me

More, I want to know You
Every day I live to need You
The more I give, the more You give to me...
More, I want to know You
Everyday I live to need You
Lord , the more I give - - You give me more!

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