Category Archives: Witness

The Time Is Now

The time is now
The time is right
We wait for the right moment
Or the right word
Or the right circumstances
We wait for a reason
Or a cause
Or a request
But God wants us to be proactive
Not reactive
God wants us to speak out
Not be silent
God wants us to be bold
Not meek
So speak His word
Speak encouragement
Speak healing
Speak deliverance
Speak salvation
Speak up in Jesus name
The time is right
The time is now

Boldness

Boldness
Lord, give me boldness
Help me to overcome fear
Fear of sharing your love
Give me boldness
Boldness to pray for the sick
Boldness to encourage the lost
Boldness to confront the enemy
Boldness to share the gospel
Boldness to share your joy with others
Boldness to share your peace with others
Boldness to declare what you have done in my life
Lord, I meet people every day
People who are hurting
People who are sad
People who have no peace
People who are sick
People who are lost
People who need you
Yet I am quiet 
I enjoy conversation with them
But I do not talk about you
About your peace
About your joy
About your love
About your salvation.
About what you can do in their lives
Lord, give me boldness
That I might declare your words

Make It Today

When will you make His peace your peace
When will you make His joy yours
When will you make His love your love
Make it today. Please make it today

When will you claim the healing He gives
When will you claim His deliverance
When will you claim the power He gives
Make it today. Please make it today

This world needs to see the works of Jesus
Each and every day
And we are the ones He called to do them
Please won't you make it today

When will you lead your friends to Jesus
When will you pray that they'll be healed
When will you let the Spirit lead you
Make it today. Please make it today

When will revival hit our nation
When will we see immorality die
When will we see that God is moving
Make it today. Please make it today.

This world needs to see the works of Jesus
Each and every day
And we are the ones He called to do them
Please, won't you make it today
Please, won't you make it today
Say "Lord I will make it today!"

All Over Me

How can we know we’re your children?
How can I know I’m your son?
How can I know that your work in me
Has only just begun?

How can I know the goodness that you have bestowed on me
Will be a blessing to others that belong to your family?

It’s your presence, Lord
Your presence in me
A holy anointing that’s all over me
Wherever I go. Whoever I meet
Will feel that anointing that’s all over me

How can I share this good news that you have brought liberty?
How can I share this compassion that you have rained down on me?
Every day in every way this world is looking at me
To see if I have the courage to speak and set captives free

It’s your presence Lord
Your presence in me
Your Holy Spirit that’s all over me
I walk in your goodness overflowing with love
Everyone will know that your all over me

Every word I speak. Everything I do
Every one I meet is a chance to prove
That your glory shines in the heart of man
Let your kingdom come through my life again

It’s your presence, Lord
Your presence in me
A holy anointing that’s all over me
Wherever I go. Whoever I meet
Will feel that anointing that’s all over me

He Wants No Less

He wants no less from us than mercy
Mercy to each soul that comes along
Don’t justify your harsh words or your temper
Give mercy to each one and make them strong

He wants no less from you than grace
Grace that reaches everyone you meet
Don’t justify your gossip and backbiting
Just speak to everyone with words of peace

He wants no less from you than forgiveness
Forgiveness that will pardon every hurt
Don’t justify your grudges and complaining
Forgive each one who troubles your hard heart

He wants no less from you than the truth
Truth that speaks to everything in life
Don’t justify your white lies and your fables
Just speak with words of truth and you’ll survive

He wants no less from you than great love
Love that surpasses all who see
Don’t justify your anger and repulsion
Let love guide every word that you will speak

These things and more we should do each day
For Jesus came to show us the way
These are the things He taught us to do
Not go against them every day

So guard your heart and close your mouth
Let goodness flow from you
Let your light shine for all to see
In all you say and do.

Can I Get A Witness?

Can I get a witness of amazing Grace?
Has He set your feet in a higher place?
Do you long each day to see his face?
Can I get a witness of amazing Grace?

Can I hear a testimony of His love?
Has He touched your heart from His throne above?
Do you have compassion that hugs everyone?
Can I hear a testimony of His love?

Shout it from the mountain top. Let your voice be raised
Jesus Christ is Lord of all, worthy of our praise
Tell the whole world of His love. Witness every day
He redeemed me for all time, washed my sins away

Can you tell your neighbor of His sacrifice?
How he bled and died to give eternal life?
How He washed away their sin by taking stripes?
Can you tell your neighbor of His sacrifice?

Don't be silent any longer.
Don't be fearful of their doubt
Lift your voice and tell His story.
Make Him known so they'll find out
There's a Savior waiting for them.
Jesus is His mighty name
He is knocking at their heart now.
Help them lift their voice in praise

Shout it from the mountain top. Let your voice be raised
Jesus Christ is Lord of all, worthy of our praise
Tell the whole world of His love. Witness every day
He redeemed me for all time, washed my sins away

May Jesus Shine

May His grace shine on you
His mercy shine through you
His joy shine in you
May Jesus shine

May His peace shine from you
May His hope shine around you
May His love shine all around you
May Jesus shine 

From the highest hill
To the lowest valley
May Jesus shine through you
From the calmest night
To the raging storm
May Jesus shine through you

To every nation
Every tongue
Every tribe
Everyone 
To all the oppressed
Who need to be free
May Jesus shine through you and me

The Assignment

 What is my assignment Lord
 To carry out today
 What can I do to please you
 To show others your way
 I want to be a shining light
 In this world today
 Tell me what your plan is Lord
 Give me words to say
  
 It’s simple son says Jesus
 My plan is in my word
 Take time to read your Bible
 Take time to observe
 Then do the thing it tells you
 Do all that you have heard
 My Spirit speaks each day to you
 Revealing all my words
  
 Pray unceasingly, my child
 Pray for those in need
 Speak with words of grace
 Plant redeeming seeds
 Lay your hands on those who hurt
 Free them of dis-ease
 Walk in true humility
 Be a friend in deed
  
 Stay away from evil
 Cleave to what is good
 Be a friend to all 
 Who are misunderstood
 Be a shining light
 To break the darkest moods
 Show joy and peace at all times
 Let your words be good
  
 The assignment here is simple
 You can do it every day
 Walk with Jesus daily
 In His holy way
 Then you will see a world
 That’s full of truth and grace
 Be a beacon of His love
 And give Him all the praise

He Calls

 He hears our every prayer
 He sees our every tear
 He heals our every wound
 He calms our every fear
 He fills our heart with peace
 He soothes out soul with joy
 He gives us grace for sin
 He’s Jesus, Lord of Lords
  
 He came to earth a child
 He grew to be a man
 He taught us about love
 He taught us of His plan
 He gave His life for me
 He sacrificed it all
 He died and rose again
 He lives and me He calls
  
 He calls me to forgive
 He calls me to have grace
 He calls me to spread love
 He calls me to sing praise
 He calls me out of darkness
 He calls me into light
 He calls me every day
 He calls me to do right
  
 Jesus, blessed Jesus
 May I head your call
 Help me to have mercy
 Help me forgive all
 Help me sound the trumpet
 For your return one day
 Help me to show others
 The truth, the life and the way
   

My Part

 I often sit and wonder,
 In my quiet little place –
 If this love will last forever,
 And a smile comes on my face.
  
 Again, this is so different – 
 The feelings are immense,
 My first life has been spent
 Without question of expense.
  
 I can feel his love so deeply
 In my heart throughout the day,
 And I know that I will always be
 Walking in his Holy way.
  
 And I truly thank you Lord of all
 For the love you bring within;
 I have heard your true and Holy call,
 I will never turn again.
  
 You fill my life with joy
 In a world where I was lost,
 I no longer feel that I’m a boy – 
 I’m a man; I’ve paid the cost.
  
 Now Jesus lives within me,
 And a love does fill my heart
 That I wish to share with all of you
 To fulfill my rightful part. 

(Note: This poem was written back in 2002 and never posted.  The Lord led me to this today and said to post it for you.)