Category Archives: Faithfulness of God

No Fairy Tale

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Once upon a time I was a sinner
Caught up in a world of shame
I didn’t have much hope
And I really couldn’t cope
With the fact that I just could not change

Then I heard about a man named Jesus
They said He was the only Son of God
Because of His great love
He came down from above 
And sacrificed His life upon a cross

They told me if I’d just accept His mercy
And ask Him to come in my heart
He’d wipe away my sin
And give me peace within
And I would have a brand new start

I cried out and I asked Him to forgive me
And told Him I would make Him Lord
And now I have new life
‘Cause Jesus made things right 
I’ll live hap’ly ever after evermore 

Precious Gifts

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When I came to Jesus and asked Him to save

I knew I had little to give

He took what I had, and washed it away

And gave in return precious gifts

 

I gave Him my sorrows for all of the things

That I never seem to do right

He gave me His joy, unspeakable joy

Oh what a sheer delight

 

I gave Him my troubles, and many they were

They compass me every day

He gave me His peace, a peace so complete

Too wonderful to explain

 

I gave Him my doubts, and the fears in my life

They buried me in deep despair

He gave me His faith, so that mountains would move

If I’d call to Him in prayer

 

I gave Him my hurts, my aches and my pains

It seems they’re new every day

He gave me His healing, complete and secure

He heals me in every way

 

I gave Him my thoughts that the future was bleak

That nothing was there in the end

He gave me His hope, eternally sure

Now I know I will see Him again

 

I gave Him my life and my heart and my soul

It seemed I had messed them all up

He gave me salvation, and new life began

I’m free from all that can corrupt

 

These precious gifts, and so many more,

His mercy and grace has supplied

I just go to Him, and lay them all down

And He gives to me a new lfe.

I Praise You Jesus

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I set my eyes on you this morning

My gaze was looking for the light

The morning came upon me quickly

And now the dawn has taken flight

 

I rose out of bed and looked up

Toward the heavens high above

Then I stretched my hands above me

And I started shouting out

 

I praise you Jesus

For this day you’ve given me

I praise you Jesus

Foe the breath inside of me

I praise you Jesus

You have granted me just one more day

 

I praise you Jesus

My eyes are open wide

I praise you Jesus

You are always by my side

I praise you Jesus

For the gift of life you send my way

 

There’s nothing that can keep me

From lifting up your name

No matter what this day brings

You are still the same

 

My wonderful redeemer

My Savior and my friend

You have my life in your hands

You’ll keep me ‘til the end

 

I praise you Jesus

For this day you’ve given me

I praise you Jesus

Foe the breath inside of me

I praise you Jesus

You have granted me just one more day

 

I praise you Jesus

My eyes are open wide

I praise you Jesus

You are always by my side

I praise you Jesus

For the gift of life you send my way

Lonely People

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I walk into the church here in Iowa
Waiting for the choir to begin
I settled into the back of you as I always do
As an elderly gentleman walks in

 

I have seen him here before, but it had been a while
His appearance seems to drive some folks away
I was sitting on the pew on the other side
As the congregation starts to sing God’s praise

 

Why are there so many lonely people
In a country where so many claim to know
That Christ came for the Lost
And He paid such a cost
Now our mission is His love to show

 

As I sang I couldn’t help but notice him
Tears were welling up with in his eyes
His feeble voice did lift his praise to Christ the King
I sensed His heart was breaking inside

 

The worship service came to a mighty end
In the sermon was inspiring to all
As the pastor gave an altar call prepared that day
The old man slowly rose and went aisle

 

Why are there so many lonely people
In a country where so many claim to know
That Christ came for the Lost
And He paid such a cost
Now our mission is His love to show

 

A sudden urge came over me to join him there
So I went and knelt beside him for a while
He was weeping as he bowed his head in silent prayer

Then he turned and looked at me with a smile

 

He said “Son, my wife passed on 5 years ago

And I was blaming God that she was gone

But this morning I awoke and felt the Holy Spirit call

And I knew that God had loved me all along

 

I hadn’t been to church

For all those many years

And when I heard the choir sing, I was so blessed

For God to still love me

When I had turned on Him

Overwhelmed me and brought me to His rest

 

We left the church that morning as friends

And vowed that we would keep in touch through time

I thanked the Lord He’d given me this day to realize

That a simple deed can change a person’s life

 

Let’s all try to look for lonely people

And ask the Lord what he would have us do

His mission is the same

His love will never change

He desire is to reach them through you

Remember

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This day we remember an enemy lurks

Who would love to harm us much

He has looked at our land and despises the fact

We’ve been blessed by the Master’s touch

As our morals decline and our streets fill with hate

He slowly creeps in like a fog

We better stand up and shout from the roofs

This enemy must be stopped

 

We love America

Land of the free

Brave soldiers bled and died

For liberty

Let all who threaten us

Be brought to dust

By the Mighty hand of God

In Him we trust

 

In this year of great division

All across our land

It is time we come together

And make a bold new stand

One that says we are united

And our country’s standing tall

When we rise up as a nation

We can never fall

 

So let us boldly lift our voices to the sky

And pray that God will hear our heartfelt cry

When we bow down on our knees

And Him only do we seek

He will come and heal our land that very day

 

We love America

Land of the free

Brave soldiers bled and died

For liberty

Let all who threaten us

Be brought to dust

By the Mighty hand of God

In Him we trust

Wonder

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I cannot help but wonder
How he came to love me so
And I cannot imagine
How his love I came to know

So is it any wonder
That I lift His name in praise
He’s more than I imagined
His worship fills my days

Oh how amazing is His love for me
He came to save me, and set me free
I am in awe of His sweet grace
I cannot wait to see His face

I cannot help but wonder
Why He left His throne above
And I cannot imagine
Why He’d die to show His love

So is it any wonder
That I give my life to Him
He’s more than I imagined
That is why His praise I sing

My wonderful redeemer will soon return for me

And take me home to heaven where His I’ll always be

All pain and sorrow He’ll erase and death will be no more

I cannot wait to see His face

The one that I adore

Oh how amazing is His love for me
He came to save me, and set me free
I am in awe of His sweet grace
I cannot wait to see His face
Oh how amazing is His great love for me

The Storm

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Storm clouds gather in the west

Lightning claps the sky

Wind is rising, sudden gust

Lifts a tree branch high

Thunder rumbles, drawing near

Majestic dark clouds roll

Smell the fragrance of the rain

Before it starts to fall.

 

Then the drops come slowly downward

Hear their pitter-pat

Picking up the pace they echo

Through the rolling grass

Now a torrent water fountain

Opens up the sky

Streams of raindrops rushing downwards

Onto you and I

 

Suddenly the rain is over

Clouds start to depart

Evening sun peeks through below

And brings a brand new start

As the sun reflects the raindrops

Rainbow does appear

Reminds me of God’s great promise

He is always near

 

When you face the next storm in your life

Remember this

God allowed the storm too come

It may be just test

So guard your way and lean on Him

Throughout the stormy blast

On the other side you’ll see

A rainbow come at last

What a Relief

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I remember well

The Alka Seltzer tale

Plop, plop, fizz, fizz

Would fix you when you ail

But that was temporary

And wouldn’t last for life

Relief would need to come again

When you weren’t feeling right

 

When you come to Jesus

He wipes away your sin

And sends it far away from you

It won’t come up again

The relief that brings inside you

Is more than you can know

So put your faith in Jesus

And see those ailments go

 

 

 

In response to the daily prompt Plop

Which Will You Choose?

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It’s an easy life

To just eat cake

Sit back and take it easy

But in the end

You’ll be alone

And hell will make you queasy

 

The harder road

Is sacrifice

A life that’s lived for Christ

But in the end

Heaven will win

You’ll enjoy eternal life

 

And when in Christ

The blessings far

Outweigh the price you pay

The cake you eat

While serving Christ

Gets sweeter every day

 

 

 

 

 

In response to the daily prompt Cake

All That You Need

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There is hope for you

In your time of need

Just reach out to Him

And you’ll see

 

There is peace for

When confusion reigns

Just focus on Him

And you’ll gain

 

There is healing for you

When you feel ill

Just wait upon God

And be still

 

All that you need

All that you long for

You’ll find in Jesus hand

Just follow His lead

That’s found in the word

And you’ll be right in His plan

 

There is joy for you

When sorrow looms large

Just lean on the Lord

He’ll take charge

 

There is grace for you

When your feeling down

Just fall on your face

At His throne

 

There is mercy for you

When you’ve failed again

Just ask forgiveness

You’ll gain

 

All that you need

All that you long for

You’ll find in Jesus hand

Just follow His lead

That’s found in the word

And you’ll be right in His plan

 

There is love for you

When you feel alone

Just cry our to Him

And you’re home

 

There is faith for you

When your doubts arise

Just trust, in the Lord

You’ll survive

 

All that you need

All that you long for

You’ll find in Jesus hand

Just follow His lead

That’s found in the word

And you’ll be right in His plan