Reality is hard to come by
In today’s old, mixed up world
Who knows what to believe
In the new cycle whirl
Artificial stories
Making headlines pop
One will never know
When the rumor stops
But nothings artificial
About God’s love for you
If you want something really real
He’ll always be the truth
In response to the daily prompt Artificial
Shout to the Lord
Sing out His praise
He is magnificent
In all of His ways
Dance for the Lord
With a heart full of joy
He is Amazing
And, Oh so much more
He formed the earth
Divided the seas
Set up the sun
He created the trees
Brought up the beasts
And birds of the air
Then He made man
His image He shared
And when He was done
He said all was good
Creation was done
It is wonderful
Give to the Lord
All of your praise
Worship His holiness
Lift up His name
Raise up your hands
Lift up your eyes
He is exalted
God only wise
Came down from heaven
Gave up His throne
Suffered and beaten
Left all alone
Forgiving my sin
Washing it white
Filling my life
With His glorious light
Placed in the tomb
Sealed with a stone
Rose up to life
Will soon take me home
Taking my shame
My quilt and my fear
Filled me with peace
He dries every tear
I will rejoice
In Jesus my Lord
Day after day
He’s the one I adore
Forever and ever
I’ll praise His name
For He is worthy
Of all of my praise
I used to listen to music
That was considered underground
Acid Rock, gross in lyrics
Revolution and dissent all around
I didn’t know how it had shaped me
And the attitude I would live by
For I definitely had a bad spirit
And the music it just multiplied
Now I have changed all my music
Christian is the name of the game
And my thought life is oh, so much better
I can tell since music has changed
So if you find your thoughts are struggling
Maybe a change will help clear
Come up from those negative kyrics
And try Christian to bring you good cheer
In response to the daily prompt Underground
I sit and wonder why, Lord
Do people not choose thee
When they hear you’ve paid the price
From sin to set them free
Down here they feel so happy
And they think it’s the best
But if they just choose you today.
They would be richly blessed
In this life they party
Thinking all of life’s a game
If you would fill them with your joy
They’d never be the same
And when the party’s over
And the happiness is gone
They sit their all alone and wonder
When some peace will come
But I can tell them truly
That the peace that Jesus gives
Will permeate their soul each day
As long as they shall live
You ask me how I know these things
So I’ll tell you here and now
‘Twas not that long ago my friend
That I refused to bow
I loved the party life at night
But hated waking up
My mind was filled with torment
My thoughts were so corrupt
It took at least 10 times
For me to head His call
But when I did, He kept His word
And gave to me His all
He blesses me each day
With His presence, oh so sweet
He fills my heart with joy
Happiness just can’t compete
His peace is so remarkable
It soothes me every day
And His love is unforgettable
He walks along my way
But most of all His mercy
Is always reaching me
And His grace is so amazing
As it works to keep me free
You see it really is no contest
What the best life is
So why not turn your life around
And make your heart be His.
Spring time showers bringing life
Raindrops splashing through the night
Storm clouds billow up so tall
Like the raindrops, mercy falls
Our great God is oh so wise
Mercy keeps us all alive
Through his endless, boundless love
He desires us all above
Winter cold is drawing near
North wind chill that you can hear
Snow is swirling in the air
Like the snowflake, mercy falls
Our great God the seasons made
This His promise does remain
Mercy is His promise too
It will come and rescue you
Mercy falls, oh praise His name
Mercy falls, our lives are changed
His great love reaches to all
Oh what joy when Mercy falls
Sometimes i sit quietly
And think about my life
Subdued and contemplative
In awe of Jesus Christ
How He took this poor lost sinner
And He gave me a new wife
Then some children and some grands
In a wonderful new life
He also took my sins away
And washed me up snow white
And He asked me to go out
And share His wondrous light
He’s given me a purpose
And He gives me Spirit sight
To find those that are hungry
And are struggling in their life
Sometimes I sit and wonder
Why my God would rescue me
Subdued and contemplative
I bow down on my knee
And I thank my Lord and Savior
For the life He’s given me
What an awesome God he is
And will forever bez
In response to the daily prompt Subdued
Oh God, how excellent are your ways
You have been God since before the foundation of the world
You spoke and the earth was formed
The waters and the earth gathered together at your word
At the sound of your voice the earth brought forth trees and greenery
The sun and the moon appeared at your command, and you placed the stars in space
Then you created all the animals, on the ground, in the sea, and the birds and insects
Then you made man out of the dust of the ground
You gave him dominion over all that you have made
And you said it was all good
And you rested
Oh God, my God, how excellent are your ways
Still today you watch over your creation
You bring the rain in due season
The thunder blasts and the lightning crashes at your command
The sky clears and the rainbow appears to remind us of your promise
You bring the crops to maturity and the farmers bring in the harvest
The harvest you have provided
You turn the trees to brilliant colors in the cool fall air
We marvel at the beauty of your creation
Oh God, my God how excellent are your ways in all the earth
You still love man despite the way he has failed you
You still see him as the crowning jewel of your creation
You cry out to him to turn back to your word
Because you know what is best for your creation
Help us Lord, to turn to you
Help us to follow your word
Help us to pray for our nation
You have been so good to us while we have turned our backs on you
Forgive our nation, Lord, for our transgressions
Hear our plea for healing and restoration
Renew us in your word, and clothe us with your Holy Spirit
Let your love arise in our hearts as we worship you
Let the church rise and carry out your word
That we should humble ourselves,
And pray,
And seek your face,
And turn from our wicked ways
Because then, and only then
Will you hear from heaven
And forgive our sins
And heal our Land.
Oh God, my God, How excellent are your ways in all the earth.
All to thee, my Savior
All to thee I give
I will lift my praise to you
As long as I shall live
All for you, my Savior
All my works for you
Everything I do on earth
Your glory will show through
All you ask, my Savior
All you ask of me
I will listen closely
Your voice is what I seek
And when the day is done
When the sun has gone to rest
I will lift my voice in song
So God will be most blessed
I’ll sing Hallelujah, Praise Him
Lift Hosannas to the sky
Praise and adoration
To the Lord most high
I’ll sing Holy is the Lord of Hosts
He’s the King of Kings
Glory to the Lamb of God
Lord of Everything
All my praise to you Lord
All my praise I give
I will worship you, my God
As long as I shall live
I remember when my kids were young
I’d make promises so fast
And the my work would swallow me
And the promise would not last
They’d get all disappointed
And they remembered every line
So when it came to teenage years
It was hard to get their time
God made His promises to us
And wrote them in His book
He always keeps those promises
We just have to take a look
So open up your bible now
And see what He has said
There’s a promise there for you today
And It will come true today.
In response to the daily prompt Promises
Pride is the enemies most valuable weapon
Pride is the way he maintains his possession
Whenever I get tied up inside of myself
Pride convinces me I’m okay.
Pride will take me to heights of elation
Pride will send me to the depths of depression
Whenever I get tied up inside my own self
Pride convinces me I must stay.
Pride is the enemy of God in our hearts
Pride is the first thing that has to depart
Whatever it takes to get out of myself
Pride must be left in the past
Because to come to God we must acknowledge our sins
We must ask His forgiveness and grace
We must bow down before Him and say He is Lord
Then, and only then, we’ll be saved
Then we will know of His ultimate love
Then we will know that He rules from above
Then we will know that He that He wants to know us
In the very depths of our hearts
And if we humble ourselves before God on that day
We will taste of His marvelous, wonderful grace
We will start to feel love as the pride we erase
And allow His meek Spirit to thrive
So won’t you please recognize all of the pride
That you’ve bottled up way down deep inside
And bow on your knee and lay it aside
And be humbled before your God?
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