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More and More

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It’s hard to find the words to say
How much I love my Lord
Every day that passes by
I love Him more and more

He’s with me everywhere I go
He never leaves my side
I know I can depend on Him
For in me He abides

He talks to me with loving word
He tells makes me feel so calm
Whenever I am feeling low
He lifts me in His arms

Wonderful He is to me
Marvelous His ways
I will praise His mighty name
Every single day

He comforts me when times are hard
He sends the Spirit in
I can feel His awesome touch
As He dwells deep within

His peace does overwhelm me
Every time I turn around
There’s nothing like the peace of God
To make you safe and sound

His joy is so unspeakable
Even when times aren’t good
I feel it flooding to my soul
Like a rapid running brook

Wonderful He is to me
Marvelous His ways
I will praise His mighty name
Every single day

His mercy and His grace come last
But certainly not least
They’re always there protecting me
From the enemy
And I can so depend on them
To carry me each day
I can’t imagine life without
His mercy and His grace

Wonderful He is to me
Marvelous His ways
I will praise His mighty name
Every single day

Make the Right Choice

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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

Thank You, Jesus

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Note:  I wrote this back in 1978 when I was preparing to move from Massachusetts to Iowa to begin a new life serving the Lord.

Thank you, Jesus,

For the love you share with me –

I thank you, Jesus,

For the love that’s always in my heart.

 

I know –

You will always love me:

And I know –

That your love does fill me:

Yes I know –

That I’ll always have you inside of me

Oh – thank you,

Thank you Jesus.

 

How many days go by

When I seldom hear a sigh;

You are always deep within me –

Ever holding my heart gently –

Keeping me alive –

So I may share your love.

 

Thank you, Jesus,

For the love you share with me –

I thank you, Jesus,

For the love that’s always in my heart.

 

I know –

That you’re always near me:

So I feel –

That I should not fear love:

So I give –

All I can do show I do care for others

Oh – thank you,

Thank you Jesus.

 

Thanks and praise be to Jesus!

Thanks and praise be to Jesus!

The Greatest Victory

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I’ve been waiting all day to write this

Fresh home from a visit to Doc’s

Now I can sit down and write it

Good news from the doctors report

 

I’ve been taking a med that brings trouble

Neuropathy bad in my feet

So the doctor is switching me off it

It’s a verdict that is oh so sweet

 

But  the greatest of victories I have

Is what I found in Jesus Christ

He paid all the debt for my sin

And gave me eternal life

 

So stop waiting for something better

Like a  very good doctors report

Today give your life to Jesus

His love will never fall short

 

 

In response to the daily prompt Waiting

No Contest

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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.

The Hope of Heaven

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It may seem far away to you

So your not in any hurry

Your lie is going on just fine

So you don’t need to worry

 

But Jesus said the hour is near

And no one knows the day

That He will come with trumpet sound

To take His own away

 

So if you don’t know Him as your Lord

It’s urgent that you ask Him

To come into your heart today

If you ask, He’ll come in

 

And you will have that peace of  mind

That you are not alone

He’ll give you hope for all of time

And heaven will be your home

 

 

 

In response to the daily prompt Urgent

Mercy Falls

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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

Where is Your Trust?

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I used to be a wild kid

Just wandering through life

I placed my trust in many things

But all of them just brought strife

 

Then I put my trust in Jesus

And He came into my heart

Now I have a calm assurance

That He never will depart

 

From now on I’ll trust Him always

My own wisdom put aside

I will give Him praise for everything

And He will daily be my guide

 

 

In response to the daly prompt Trust

Touch The Lord

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I see the Lord

Most every day

He’s right beside me

As I pray

He walks with me

Along the way

He’s everywhere I go

 

When I see someone

Steeped in pain

I see the Lord

Inside of Him

I go and pray

That health would win

And I have touched my Lord

 

If someone’s feeble

In their home

And I go visit

When their alone

They brighten up

That someone comes

And I have touched my Lord

 

Jesus said that when we touch

One of His children, him we touch

He asks us to go out of our way

To make a difference in the world today

 

If one’s in prison

For their crime

And I go visit

And give my time

It cheers them up

They glad I came

And I have touched my Lord

 

Do you see Jesus

As you walk

In other people

In the park

He’s right there

Inside their heart

Waiting for a touch

 

Open your eyes

To others needs

And soon you’ll see

Their needs are real

It’s up to you

To help them heal

Your time to touch the Lord

Subdued and Contemplative

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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