Empty and Beautiful

I received a free CD in the mail last week.  I first heard about Matt Maher through Shannon at Rocks in My Dryer.  She wrote about Matt's new album - Empty and Beautiful - and how the lyrics had influenced her during the first week she listened to it.  I flipped on over to his site and signed myself right up - and what do you know?  A few days later I was inserting my very own CD into the car as I drove out of the driveway, like I do every afternoon to cart the kids all over tarnation.

I can't tell you how much I love it!  It is upbeat and positive.  The lyrics are full of depth.  My favorite song is the first, "Your Grace is Enough".  We sing it at church on occasion - even Reed knows the words.  Caroline was talking about how she likes this version better than the one we usually sing because of the inflections he adds to the chorus.  I love it because it reminds me that Jesus shares his grace with me every single day.  and it is enough - it's just as much as I need.  Believe me, I need a ton of grace to make it through each and every day.

You can have this music, too.  It's on sale for just $8.97.  I think you will find it to be an encouragement to you as you listen.  I can't wait to add it to my playlist as I run my 40 miles to get ready for Houston in January and my big birthday next March!

Thanks Matt for brightening my week with such a happy and uplifting album.  Now, when are you coming to East Tennessee for a concert?