2 years since flying...

 

Today marks 2 years since I last flew out of Sierra Leone! It’s my longest stint in Freetown yet. I had 2 trips planned in 2020 - both were cancelled due to the COVID19 pandemic & closure of the airport. I know this is the way life is for many of us right now. I miss family & friends overseas & I could do with purchasing certain items that aren’t as available here, however, on the plus side - Sierra Leone really does feel like home, it’s full of beauty, I have amazing friends here & well, there’s Italian gelato.

Worship 2021...

Worship is a spiritual discipline that draws me closer to God, reminding me of His goodness and faithfulness. It helps fix my eyes on Jesus, rather than on the many things that distract me from Him. I’m sharing my worship 2021 playlist. It’s a collection of songs that encourage & inspire me, stirring up hope, peace & joy. I hope you enjoy these songs too. If the highlighted link doesn't work, you can search on Spotify: playlist: worship 2021 by sandralako

Here's the list of song titles, with corresponding artist & album.

1. What A Beautiful Name – Hillsong Worship (What A Beautiful Name)

2. This I Believe (The Creed) (Live) – Hillsong Worship (No Other Name – Deluxe Edition)

3. O Praise The Name (Anastasis) (Live) – Hillsong Worship (Open Heaven/River Wild)

4. Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) – Hillsong UNITED (Zion – Deluxe Edition)

5. Who You Say I Am (Live) – Hillsong Worship (There is More – Live)

6. Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace) – Hillsong Worship (No Other Name – Deluxe Edition)

7. So Will I (100 Billion X) – Hillsong UNITED (Wonder)

8. Victor’s Crown (Live) – Darlene Zschech (Revealing Jesus)

9. The Passion – Hillsong Worship (There is More – Studio Session)

10. Guardian – Ben Cantelon (Everything in Colour)

11. Behold Our God – Sovereign Grace Music (Risen)

12. River of Life (Radio Version) – Emmaus Rd Worship (River of Live)

13. Lion and the Lamb – Bethel Music (Have it all – Live)

14. Highlands (Song of Ascent) – Hillsong UNITED (People – Live)

15. The Blessing (Live) – Elevation Worship (Graves Into Gardens – Live) 

16. Together (feat. Russel Dickerson) – Chris Tomlin (Chris Tomlin & Friends)

17. Who You Are To Me (feat. Lady A) – Chris Tomlin (Chris Tomlin & Friends)

18. Joyful, Joyful – Casting Crowns (Until The Whole World Hears)

19. It is Well (Live) – Bethel Music (You Make Me Brave – Live)

20. Cornerstone (Live) – Hillsong Worship (Cornerstone – Live)

21. Beautiful Things – Gungor (Beautiful Things)

22. Your Presence Is A Promise (Live) – Mack Brock (Your Presence Is A Promise – Live)

23. God You Are My God – Vertical Worship (Vertical Worship)

24. Breakthrough (Live) – Red Rocks Worship (spark – Live) 

25. Oh the Cross (Live) – UPPERROOM (Land of the Living – Live) 

26. First Love (Live) – Kari Jobe (First Love – Live) 

27. There’s Nothing That Our God Can’t Do (Live) – Passion, Kristian Stanfill

28. Follow You Anywhere (Live) – Passion (Follow You Anywhere – Live) 

29. Awake My Soul (Studio) – Hillsong Worship (Awake)

30. King Of Kings – Hillsong Worship (King of Kings)

31. The Way (New Horizon) – Pat Barrett

32. You’re Beautiful – The Worship Initiative, Shane & Shane

33. Yes And Amen – Chris Tomlin

34. In Christ Alone (Live) – Passion, Kristian Stanfill

35. Living Hope – Bethel Music, Bethany Wohrle

36. WayMaker – Michael W. Smith, Vanessa Campagna, Madelyn Berry

37. Holy Ghost - Bri Babineaux and Alton Eugene, Maverick City (Vol. 3 Part 1)

It's 2021...

 

2020 - what a year! Completing my Master in Public Health with a distinction was definitely a highlight, as was time with friends (often at a beach plus a few adventures upcountry to Bumbuna and Gold Forest). Although there were many beautiful moments, #COVID19 marked this year, bringing with it uncertainty, more PPE requirements, quarantine & travel restrictions (no travel at all in 2020!). The words that resonate with the ups & downs of 2020 are grief, loss, uncertainty, dependence (on God), growth, joy, friendship & gratitude. Through the ups and downs, in the mountains and the valleys, God was there. It wasn't an easy year, but I am stronger because of it.

I’m looking forward to an amazing year ahead. May 2021 be full of hope, goodness, love & joy for us all. And may we beat #COVID19 together!

Happy New Year! Welcome 2021.