Be Blessed - Yolanda Adams w/Lyrics

Yolanda Adams first attracted the attention of Thomas Whitfield and Sound of Gospel Records as a lead singer with Houston's Southeast Inspirational Choir affiliated with the Church of God in Christ, under the direction of Carl Preacher, Brenda Waters, and Shirley Joiner. The choir released the single in 1982 "For My Liberty" with Adams as the featured vocalist. In 1986, Adams was featured on the Edwin Hawkins Music and Arts Seminar Choir release "Give Us Peace", with a performance titled "My Trust Lies In You". Later, she signed a recording contract with Sound of Gospel which yielded her first album Just As I Am in 1987. In 1990, she was discovered by producer/keyboardist Ben Tankard, signed to his independent label Tribute Records and released Through The Storm. Tankard's goal with Tribute Records during this time was to develop an audience for a smoother gospel/jazz sound. He featured Yolanda's jazzy vocals on his album and concept video single " You Bring Out The Best In Me " on his 1994 release " Play Me In Your Key ". The collaboration received positive response from gospel, jazz and "quiet storm" formats.

Adams' first significant attention outside the urban contemporary gospel arena came with the release of Mountain High... Valley Low in 1999 on Elektra Records. The album went 2X Platinum in 2000 and won her a Grammy Award.

After the release of "What a Wonderful Time", her second holiday collection, in October 2007. Adams embarked on the radio market with her "The Yolanda Adams Morning Show." The show proved to be a huge success, taking over 26 markets in just two years. Currently, the show is heard in 39 markets.

On December 25, 2009, Adams performed on BET's The Mo'Nique Show, where she sang "Already Alright," from her 1999 Mountain High...Valley Low album. Mo'Nique stated that the song is one of her favorites.

In 2010, Adams released her first book, "Points of Power." The book is based on one of the segments of her radio show under the same title.

Yolanda Adams appeared on the 2011 BET Honors to sing her signature song "The Battle Is the Lord's" in honor of Cicely Tyson. Later, she appeared at the 53rd Grammy Awards where she took part in a tribute to Aretha Franklin, along with Jennifer Hudson, Christina Aguilera, Florence Welch from Florence and the Machine, and Martina McBride. Adams performed Spirit in the Dark - Franklin's classic from 1970. On several occasions, Franklin stated that she "especially loved" Yolanda's performance. On May 29, 2011, Yolanda sang at the prestigious National Memorial Day Concert in Washington, DC to honor the U.S. soldiers.

Adams' eleventh studio album, "Becoming" was released on 3 May 2011. The new single, "Be Still" debuted on Tuesday, 19 April on the Yolanda Adams Morning show. Becoming was released by Walmart as an exclusive deals.

Be Blessed lyrics

[Verse 1:]
Too many storms have passed your way
And you're all washed out cause it rained on your parade
Seems nobody cares about you anyway
Now you're living your life like a castaway
Searched for strength inside was it all in vain
Cause the deeper you dig you find more and more pain
Don't let your tomorrow be like yesterday
Cause I spoke to God, I called out your name
And on your behalf, I just asked if He would be there for you
I want you to

[Chorus:]
Be Blessed, Don't live life in distress
Just let go, let God, He'll work it out for you
I pray that your soul will be blessed
Forever in his rest, Cause you deserve his best no less

[Verse 2:]
Enter a place where you never have to cry
Never have to live a lie, never have to wonder why
Never want for nothing you're always satisfied
In the peace that his arms will provide
He will erase any guilt or shame, any bad habits you've got
You won't wanna do em again, Yes we all can change, I can testify
See I spoke to God, I called out your name
And on your behalf, I just asked, If he would be there for you
I want you to

[Repeat Chorus]

My prayer for you today, Is that you trust and always obey
On this day keep calling [choir]
On this day keep calling [solo]
He'll keep you from falling [choir]
He'll keep you from falling [solo]
He'll supply the answers [choir]
Yes He will, if you stand in faith and trust Him to make a way out of no way [solo]

[Repeat Chorus]

Be blessed from the bottom of your feet to the crown of your head
Your life be blessed
Your family be blessed
Your finances be blessed
Everything about you

For more information:
http://www.amazon.com/Yolanda-Adams/e/B000APYF7Y
http://theyolandaadamsmorningshow.com/
http://www.yolandaadamslive.com/site/
http://twitter.com/#!/Yolandalive
http://www.facebook.com/yolandaadamslive

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[breathoffreshair360]

I pray for you, you pray for me and watch God change things. Be blessed, Everyone! I sincerely mean that from the bottom of my heart or from the highest mountain top. I truly love you all. Plus I'm thankful for all the blessing as well as the sorrowful moments in my life because there's a message to be learned. Be Blessed. ~ Phurdrick

[romance954]

Too many storms have passed your way and your all washed out cuz it rained on your parade. Seems nobody cares about you anyway. Now your livin your life like a castaway. Search for strength inside was it all in vain? Cuz the deeper you dig you find more and more pain. THIS IS DEEP LIKE A CUT ON THE WRIST.

[breathoffreshair360]

@romance954 Don't let your tomorrow be like yesterday. Cause I spoke to God, I called out your name and on your behalf, I just asked if He would be there for you....deep lyrics indeed. I would also feel thankful and blessed that someone close to me cared enough to ask God to help me in my time of need too. Thanks for your comment, Be Blessed. ~ Phurdrick

[RAREGROOVEMAN1]

WICKED SINGER

[breathoffreshair360]

@RAREGROOVEMAN1 Wicked indeed, Jah bless! 

[ItsXp3erynce]

Awesomely Uplifting. I shared this on FB today. Thank you!

[breathoffreshair360]

@ItsXp3erynce Thank you for sharing my video with your FB family. Much ove & respect, sista. ~ Phurdrick :)

[gabby46816]

Love this song!! So real!

[MizRightNow]

Love it

[MizRightNow]

Fell in love with this song after my dance group did a dance to this!

[msraydiance]

Thank you Jesus!

[Beastnest]

I love you Jesus I give myself away

[Rachellemarie16]

I fell in love with this song the first time I heard it ! I fall asleep listen to gospel music every night and when I woke up this song was playing. Know I have it as my ringtone.

[romance954]

;) thanks as well!