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I love the Lord. Each day, he gives me words of praise and encouragement, and asks me to share them with you I pray that they minister to you as you read them, share them, or ponder on them. Have a blessed day!

What Can I Offer You

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What can I offer you Lord of my life?

All that I have is my praise sacrifice.

No matter the mood, or whatever the pain

I’ll still take the time to lift up your name

 

Praise the Lord.  He is worthy of praise

Praise the Lord all of my days

I will lift up His name

His wonderful name

Praise the Lord

 

How can I thank you oh Lord of my days?

You have given me all that I have by your grace.

I can only give thanks with the fruit of my lips

And I offer my life in thanks for your gifts

 

Thank you Lord.  You are worthy of praise

Thank you Lord all of my days

I will lift up His name

His wonderful name

Thank you Lord

 

You are the one that I long for

You are the one I adore

You are the one who saved me

And I’ll praise your name evermore

 

What can I do for you, Lord of all time?

How can I show that your love still abides?

All I can do is tell others around me

That your love is theirs if they’ll only believe

 

Praise the Lord.  He is worthy of praise

Praise the Lord all of my days

I will lift up His name

His wonderful name

Praise the Lord

Reflection

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I look up at the moon and am amazed

At how it reflects the sun

different every day

Sometimes it is full and bright

And other days completely gone

Some days it shows a smile

And other days a frown

 

And I wonder, and ask myself

Is this how I reflect the Son, Jesus Christ?

Some days I shine His light bright

But other days people wonder

If  really am a Christian?

Do I  some days have a bright smile

And other days seem down and out?

 

If my desire is to win souls

and bring in the harvest

I must shine the light of Christ brightly

In every situation.

He is in control of my life

So nothing can go wrong

That He is not prepared for

and will see me through

 

Unlike the moon

which has no say in how it will reflect the sun

I can decide how I will reflect the Son

Help me Lord to shine brightly

So others will be attracted to the light

And give you the glory

 

 

In response to the daily prompt Moon

The Greatest Love Song

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I don’t think I will ever see

A love song start this way

When He gave up all of heavens praise

To come here as a babe

 

I don’t think I will ever know

A child who was so meek

He worked those years in Fathers shop

When He knew who He would be

 

Then the love song picks up tempo

As He’s baptized with such grace

The Holy Spirit declares His name

And He starts to show His face

 

Then He teaches for the next 3 years

The people flock to see Him

He brings healing and deliverance

And sets His fire within

 

But the love song takes a bitter tone

As the leaders plot against Him

And with the help of one of His own

They take Him and arrest Him

 

The music is so melancholy

As the crowd cries crucify

And they beat Him, mock Him, scourge Him

And nail Him up so high

 

But this is where the love song shows

His deepest love for me

As He cries out from the cross “Forgive”

And from sin He sets me free

 

And even though he bows His head

And dies at Calvary

The love song doesn’t end right there

One last stanza’s meant for me

 

For in three days He rose again

His spirit won’t depart

His love will keep Him at our side

As He lives inside our heart

 

Oh the wondrous love of Jesus

Oh the beauty of His plan

He has given all for me

Now He holds me in His hand

Oh the precious song He’s written

With His life so full of love

Tis the greatest love song written

Coming down from heaven above

Travelling through Philippi

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Please take a minute to visit my new blog at psalmistministries.wordpress.com.  I am working my way through Philippians one piece at a time, adding personal reflections and a challenge to all.  I trust you will find it to your liking if you are wanting to grow in your ministry, or just in your spiritual walk.  I welcome your comments and feedback.

Thank you

Pete

Zombies and Vampires and Ghosts

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There are many today who believe

In zombies and vampires and ghosts

They are splashed over all the TV

Many think that they’re really the most

 

While I hate to disrupt your life

I thought I should calm your obsession

These weird creatures you think are alive

Are only the devil’s distraction

 

No zombies come back from the dead

Only Jesus survived the tomb

And no vampires seeking your blood

His blood sacrificed was enough

 

And as for ghosts, well there’s one

The Holy Ghost, full of great power

Part of the three in one

Partner with Jesus and the Father

 

 

 

Written in response to the daily prompt Ghost

New Salvation Song

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I can’t believe He loved me

Before I knew His Name

I can’t believe He’d save me

And take away my shame

I can’t believe He’d heal me

When I was sick or lame

But He did.  Yes, He did

 

I can’t believe He’d give me joy

To replace my sorry soul

I can’t believe the peace He left

When He made me whole

I can’t believe the hope inside

He shows me where I’ll go

But He did.  Yes, He did

 

He did it when He died for me

Upon the cross at Calvary

His sacrifice has set me free

From what my life had been

 

When I first heard His life’s story

I told myself how can this be

That anyone would die for me

And take away my sin

 

So I chose I would not believe

What the Bible said was free

That Jesus paid the price for me

And asked me to come in

 

Now I believe that all those things

I list above are what He brings

Into my life when I can sing

The new salvation song

 

So come with me and take my hand

I’ll take you to the promised land

And there you’ll find His loving plan

And you too will believe.

Jesus Will Carry You

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When life’s got you down

And you feel out of place

Jesus will carry you

If you just feel alone

And your losing the race

Jesus will carry you

 

He’ll carry you through your trials

He’ll carry you through your storm

He’ll carry you through the valley

When everything seems to do harm

He’ll carry you into tomorrow

And He’ll stay right there by your side

Because He promised He’d never forsake you

And His promises always abide

 

So don’t get all down

And don;t be dismayed

Jesus will carry you

And when it’s all over

And your back on your feet

You can thank Him for carrying you

 

In response to the daily prompt Carry

Get Busy

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“What is your will, Lord” I asked Him today
As I knelt down this morning and started to pray
I want to know that I’ll walk in your way
For all the days of my life

“My will is that all will come to know me
Go into all of the world is my plea
Preaching the gospel and setting them free
My will has never changed ”

I bowed my head as I knew I’d done less
I hadn’t been doing His work to my best
And still He had seen that my life was blessed
I praised Him for His sweet grace

He said “Son, I am pleased with your life at this time

You have done a great work, many souls are now mine

Never believe that your light has not shined

Your testimony is sure”

 

“But I know there’s so much more I can do

To bring others along so they can know you

And save them from lives of eternal doom

Why have I been so laid back?”

 

I heard Him smile as He said “That is past

Remember the future is mine, and it lasts

So start today and give me your best

Get busy and preach the word”

 

Lack of confusion

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I am not one to boast or brag

I used to and life was such a drag

I thought I knew just about everything

And I let people know it with plenty of zing

 

But one da y I learned that I was confused

About what was important when life is diffused

It’s now what I know in my head that stands tall

It’s what’s in my heart that matters at all

 

So now I am quieter day after day

I realize I don’t really know what to say

Except to say Jesus is really the way

To end your confusion today

 

Written in response to the daily prompt Confused

Only in You

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Only in you am I free, Lord

From all the sin in my life

You paid the price for my freedom

You became my sacrifice

 

Only in you is there peace, Lord

For my whole mind and soul

Even in times of trouble

You make my heart feel whole

 

Only in you is there joy, Lord

Not just a happy, cool place

You bring a blessing within me

That nobody can displace

 

Only in you is there love, Lord

Not just the lust of this world

You showed us your  compassion

And you taught us in your blessed Word

 

Only in you I reach heaven

You paved he way when you rose

Now I will live forever

Becuase it’s you I chose