So, today is the day before my 25th birthday. Looking back on the past 24 years, and this song seemed appropriate. It perfectly sums up how I feel about the years now behind me: I may have meddled about trying to get closer to God, but I feel like now, I found out to close the gap. I'm ready for the real thing. These 24 failures, 24 tries, helped me realize it's no use trying to fix myself on my own. Only God can mend us, and I surrender. I sincerely pray that at 25, my biggest goal will be to love God with all my heart, all my soul, all my strength, and all my mind. 

My version of the song isn't great- it's a capella since I didn't find a proper instrumental, and it has faults, but it's from the heart. Hopefully one day I'll do a better cover, but for now, here it is: 24.

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24 - Switchfoot cover

issues - Julia Michaels cover

So I discovered this one somewhere in a pile of tracks, figured it was alright. Sans instrumental, enjoy.

Wrecking ball - Miley Cyrus (acapella cover)

So I originally recorded two covers: this one, and one by Hillsong. But apparently it's not ok to cover Hillsong since it got thrown of Soundcloud. :p Anyways, one cover is plenty! (excuse me for clipping off the last bit of sound, my covers always need some flaws) 

It's almost Easter, and I can't properly explain to just how thankful I am for Jesus. While we deserve God's punishment for our sins, we got Jesus instead, Who bore all of our wrongdoings on the cross. This is not something we deserve or can ever earn, but we can accept God's wonderful gift of grace and choose to follow Jesus. If you're tired of the burdens this life gives with no way out, choose Jesus. If you repent of your sins, He forgives you, no matter what you have done. Life won't be all rainbows and butterflies suddenly, but you'll find a joy that nothing on earth could ever give you, and the Holy Spirit will walk with you through all of your trials.

"Leave behind your regrets and mistakes
Come today there’s no reason to wait
Jesus is calling"

Happy Easter!

O come to the Altar - Elevation Worship cover

So after what feels like a century I finally picked up my guitar again, and continue to strum as I always have: badly. But that didn't stop me from recording this cover, so here you have it. ;)

Stand by me - acoustic cover

Reckless Love - Cory Asbury (cover)

Instrumental by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge9KkaskYaU

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