I made a promise to love You, and nothing can change my mind...

I have a slight music obsession :) So, from time to time you will see a random post (much like this one) where I will share my current "favorite" song.

I have been patiently awaiting the release of Cindy Cruse Ratcliff's first solo project in 17 years "Twenty Three"... and it was in the mail today! I had already heard most all of the songs on YouTube from Lakewood services and the release concert/worship service she had recently. One of the ones that I've listened to over and over and over is called The Promise. The album version is awesome. Amazing. However, I think everything is better live, especially when you have someone who can *sing* without being overdubbed and mixed to sound "radio friendly". So, I present to you The Promise... live from the release concert... please get some kleenex...

[Note: This video begins with "23", which is a fantastic song featuring Lincoln Brewster on the album cut, but if you would like to skip ahead you may fast forward to 4:35...]



I can't get those words out of my head... "I made a promise to love You, and nothing can change my mind." In fact, every time I think about that line I can feel my throat tighten up and my eyes sting. Shouldn't we all be thinking that way?

Nothing can change my mind.

When I find myself in a hard place...

Nothing can change my mind.

When I feel alone...

Nothing can change my mind.

When I'm about to give up because I can't see the finish...
When I'm impatient with Him...
When I'm broken before Him...

Nothing can change my mind...

The Promise
Written by: Cindy Cruse Ratcliff & Alexa Cruse
Produced by: Cindy Cruse Ratcliff

Rest assured, unashamed
I'm running after You
Unsatisfied with apathy
My heart it seeks Your Truth
And on this day and on my knees
I make a vow to You
And in return I'll know Your Name
Gain a life in You

Chorus:
And I have promised to love You
With everything, my offering
And I have promised to give You
My life, my all for Sovereign's call
I made a promise to love You
Nothing can change my mind

So secure, unafraid
Completely rest in You
I'm satisfied here on my knees
My heart it beats Your Truth
Forevermore with everything
I make a vow to You
And in return I'll know You Grace
You make all things new 

Chorus:
And I have promised to love You
With everything, my offering
And I have promised to give You
My life, my all for Sovereign's call
I made a promise to love You
Nothing can change my mind

A life within Your Promise
A love without an end
Your Grace You pour upon us
Cleansed and free from sin

Chorus:
And I have promised to love You
With everything, my offering
And I have promised to give You
My life, my all for Sovereign's call
I made a promise to love You
Nothing can change my mind

**I'd love to know... what's your current favorite song? Any you would recommend?

Blessings,