Precious Time

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I'm awake
Sleep still lingers 
Eyes are opening 
Dim light
From the kitchen 
Dull illumination
Filters in
I'm awake

First things first 
Time to praise Him
The Lord of all
Kings of Kings
My Savior 
Jesus Christ 
I lift His mighty name 
And thank Him
He has been so good to me

Now prayer
Prayer for healing 
Of my friends 
They need a touch
Today 
Prayer for direction 
For finances 
For protection in Turkey 
For provision 
All for friends 
A thank you Lord
From me

I feel His hand upon me
As I write these simple words
I cannot help but wonder 
Who am I
That He would take the time
To hear my little prayer
The God of all creation 
By my side

And on this quiet morning 
While everyone's asleep 
I pen these words before 
I rise from bed
I know the Lord goes with me
As my day will soon begin
So I roll back on my side
And rest my head

Early morning 
No one waking
Quiet fills the room
Time with God 
Precious time
Can't wait 
'Til it comes again


Shine

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Shine 
Like a beacon 
Shine
Let the light show
Shine
So the world will see

Shine
Unabated
Shine
For the Savior 
Shine
Light the way for all

You are the light of the world
Because Jesus shines through you
Don't let the darkness overcome
Let your light shine
Let your light shine 

Shine
Bright and glorious 
Shine
We're victorious 
Shine
Life in Christ is grand 

Shine
Sing His praises 
Shine 
Lift His name up
Shine
Loud Hosannas raise 

When we lift His name in high
He will draw men to Himself 
Let's shine the love of Christ
For all the world to see
So many will believe
They'll come and be set free

Let's shine

Praise In The Night

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In the middle of the night
With my back in pain
I cry to the Lord
Heal me again
But it seems like my words 
Are said in vain 
Oh Lord won't you hear my prayer

Then my enemy
Speaks into my ear 
Don't you know He sleeps 
And He cannot hear
Just forget your god 
And cry your tears
Your God doesn't really care

But I turn my head
And I shut him out
I don't need his words
That are full of doubt
I know just the thing 
To turn this about
I'll just start to praise the Lord

How I love you Lord
For your mercy reigns 
You have healed before 
And will heal again
I adore you Lord
And I praise your name 
What an awesome God I serve

He is full of love
And majesty 
He is stronger than 
My enemy
He will not allow me
To see defeat
His victory's coming soon

Now I lay my head
Back down to sleep
For I know my God
My soul will keep 
He's my solid rock 
And He'll always be
The Lord who will comfort me.

How I love you Lord
For your mercy reigns 
You have healed before 
And will heal again
I adore you Lord
And I praise your name 
What an awesome God I serve

Worthy of My Praise Forever

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Groping in the darkness
Middle of the night 
Squinty eyes are opening 
Trying to find some light
Moonbeam through the window 
Rays are oh so bright
What a perfect time to praise the Lord


Found a piece of paper
Writing words to sing
Melody comes slowly
Sound of flowing spring
Hymn now comes together 
This my offering 
What a perfect time to praise the Lord

Wonderful Redeemer
Jesus is my Lord 
Marvelous Creator 
Jesus I adore
Mighty King and Savior
Jesus Lamb of God 
I lift up my voice to you in praise

Glorious Deliverer 
Jesus King of Kings
Great and Wondrous Counselor
Jesus Lord of Lords
Merciful Transformation
Jesus friend of mine 
My lips worship Him eternally

Praises all to Jesus 
Praises to His name
Worship Him forever
He will never change 
Lift up hands to heaven
Surrender up in praise
Highest adoration to the King

Worthy of my praise forever
Worthy of my praise forever 
Jesus Lord of Lords 
Worthy of my praise forever 
Worthy of my praise forever 
Jesus King of Kings 
Worthy of my praise forever 
Worthy of my praise forever 

Jesus Lamb of God 
Every day
I'll lift His name
In praise






You’re The Answer

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Hold me, Lord.
Hold me close
In your everlastings arms
Let me feel
Your tender love
As you keep me from all harm

Teach me Lord
Of your ways
Help me walk where your light leads
Keep me always
On the pathway
To the plans you have for me

You’re my ever loving Father
My Lord and King of Kings
You’re the answer to my questions
You’re my everything
So I will lift my voice up high
And with it praises sing
To my Savior and my healer
Jesus Christ my King

Have mercy, Lord
On my poor soul
For I am still a sinner on my own
I’m so glad
For your grace
Which has washed me white as snow

Cleanse my mind
Cleanse my heart
From the things I sometimes think
Give me new
Thoughts so pure
Transform and renew again

You’re my ever loving Father
My Lord and King of Kings
You’re the answer to my questions
You’re my everything
So I will lift my voice up high
And with it praises sing
To my Savior and my healer
Jesus Christ my King

Praise, glory and honor
To you my precious Lord
Hallelujah in the heavens
It is Jesus we adore
Praise, glory and honor
To you my precious Lord
Hallelujah in the heavens
It is Jesus we adore




My Heavenly Father

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I once had a Father on earth
Who I barely knew at all
He left us when I was young
And He hardly ever called

We would get a gift at Christmas
And a visit here and there
But through time I grew bitter
And didn’t even care.

The anger inside grew mighty
As I reached my teenage years
I got into things angered my mom
And had her often in tears

I could not find my way through life
I struggled just to survive
The time had to come to turn around
Or I might take my life

Then a friend from a long time ago
Came and told me a story I knew
But He told it in such a different way
I listened and heard the truth

I have a heavenly Father 
Who loves me very much
A heavenly Father up above
Who came my heart to touch

He gave His own son
To die in my place
And covered my sin
With amazing grace 
	
His mercy is greater 
Than all my shame
He’ll live in my heart
And call me by name

And one day he’ll come
And take me home
To a life everlasting
Around His throne

I love my heavenly Father
He takes care of all my needs
My heavenly Father
He’ll always be there for me

He Delivers

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He Delivers me.
When I'm sick and in need
He heals my disease 
He Delivers me

He Delivers me
From the shackles of sin
He brings peace within
He Delivers me

He will not leave me desperate 
He will not let me fail
He holds me in the palm of His hand
And when I'm feeling lonely
He draws near to my side
And reminds me of His good and righteous plan

He delivers me
When I fall down on my face
He puts me back in place
He delivers me

He delivers me
When I feel like giving up
He comes and fills my cup
He Delivers me

He will not leave me broken
He meets my every need 
He's always there when trouble comes my way
And when I am discouraged 
He reminds me of His love
And once again I'm in His sure embrace

So I will trust Him everyday
And never doubt or fear
For when my Savior comes my way
He Delivers me




And He Will

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When the tide comes against you
And the waves seem to large
Just wait on the Lord
And He will rescue you

When the mountain looms before you
And the walk seems to steep
Just wait on the Lord
And He will carry you

When the valley is deep
And the river seems wide
Just wait on the Lord
And He will part the waters

When your health seems to fail
And sickness sets in on you
Just wait on the Lord
And he will heal you

When your money runs out
And you can't meet your bills
Just wait on the Lord
And he will supply.

You see there is nothing God cannot do
If we will just wait on Him.
No wave too high
No mountain too big
No valley too deep
No sickness too hard
No need too large
That He won't see you through
Just wait, I say wait on the Lord



The Master Painter

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I sit and watch
As sunset approaches
Scattered clouds above the western horizon

A ribbon of gold touches the bottom clouds
He spreads upward
Around the dark clouds
Bright and shimmering
Outlining and silhouetting

Suddenly a blaze of brilliant gold
Rays peek through
To touch a higher cloud with gold

Sun sinks deeper
Red starts to color he lower clouds
As Gold starts to relinquish its power

Red, orange, pink, yellow
An incessant palate
Changing minute to minute
Reaching across the sky
Until it reaches above me
Behind me

Then slowly the colors fade
From west to east
Into gray
As the last rays
Leave the clouds

Oh. What a thrill
To watch the Master painter
At work

Is He Coming For You?

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He’s coming soon.  He’s coming for me
Because I asked Jesus to save me
I bowed me head and made my plea
And that’s why Jesus is coming for me

When Jesus died so long ago
He died a death that all should know 
Because on the cross He saved our souls
My sin has been washed white as snow
	
But there is something I must say
Ask forgiveness right this day
And then repent and turn away
And walk in His way every day 

I must apply the blood of Christ
To all the old life left inside
And let His Spirit override
My past of loving fleshly life

And as I do He will transform
My life to His desired form
I’ll see a new and living swarm
Of God’s desire becomes my own

And then He can work out the plan
He had for me when He began
To transform me by His sweet hand
So I’ll become a Godly man

And as I live my life for Him
He promised I’ll forever live
In heaven, and I’ll walk with Him
For all of time His praises give 

He’s coming soon.  He’s coming for me
Because I asked Jesus to save me
I bowed me head and made my plea
And that’s why Jesus is coming for me

Is He coming for you?