A Beautiful Sight

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I look up at the stars tonight
All in their places and shining so bright
I say Lord what a beautiful sight
Your glory displayed in the skies tonight

Then the sun begins to cast its rays
Turning clouds crimson red from their pre-dawn grays
Golden beams stretch across my gaze
What a beautiful sight to start my day

As the sun crosses the sky His beauty grows
The trees wave their arms in praise below
The birds sing a song because they know
This beautiful sight is for all to behold

Then the dusk arrives and the sun begins to set
He paints the sky all across the west
His majesty is on display again
This beautiful sight brings day to end

Don't miss a single moment of His grace
No matter what may come He'll make a way
The beautiful sights He gives to us each day
Are a token of His love so give Him praise

Yours Eternally

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I can't believe
What you've done for me
You set me free from all my sin
You did enough
To raise me up
From dark defeat to be your son

And now I know your peace 
And now I know your joy
And now I know your love was meant for me
Your grace has filled my soul
Your mercy made me whole 
Now I am yours eternally.

I can’t believe
What you’ve given me
You filled my heart with your great love
A greater joy
Now my hearts knows
You’ve made a home for me above

Praise His name
Praise His wonderful name
Name above it all
Shout it out 
From the mountain top 
Jesus Savior of the world

And now I know your peace 
And now I know your joy
And now I know your love was meant for me
Your grace has filled my soul
Your mercy made me whole 
Now I am yours eternally.


Bold

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The night gets slowly darker as crowds fill up the streets
Several inns are filling up with people needing sleep
Among them is a young lass who soon expects a child
She's tired and in pain after traveling for a while

Her husband goes from door to door, looking for a place
But every single time a look of sadness fills his face
There's no place to hang his hat and nowhere to lay his head
But even more important is his wife who needs a bed

 A lady hears their troubles and offers her advice
Perhaps a little stable could be shelter for the night
She leads them far away from the bustle of the crowd
And piles up some straw for a bed upon the ground

The man and his lady settle in for the night 
The baby's coming fast as she labors out of sight 
And soon a cry is heard that Is barely heard at all
The Son of God is born this day, Savior of us all

An angel then appears to some shepherds in the field
“Peace” the angel echoed as the shepherds bowed in fear 
Today is born a Savior, go and see what God has done
Then the shepherds left their flocks and set out on a run

They came upon the stable that the angel had foretold
And there they saw the baby that had come to save the world
Rejoicing in this truth, they went out to tell the world
A baby has been born this day, the Savior of the world

We’re never told if folks received the message they proclaimed
We’re never told if folks believed and called upon His name
The only thing we know is that they did what they were told
I have no doubt they want about with words that were quite bold

I need that kind of passion to proclaim Messiah’s birth
In a world where Christmas is a time of merriment and mirth
So many people celebrate, and so few really know
The truth of why He came and the Love that He has shown

This Christmas let us share His story everywhere we go
Don’t miss an opportunity to let His love be known
For if this season passes by and we’ve not said a word
Wee may not have another chance to lead them to the Lord

Accepted

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When I first came to Jesus
I just did not know 
If He would take me as I was
Or say I'd  have to go
My life was a disaster
I'd been a mess for years
And when I learned my fate was hell
I burst out into tears 

I couldn't understand 
How He could still love me
Because I'd done so many things 
To shun His great mercy
Drinking,  drugs and lust galore 
Filled my thoughts each day
I figured there was no way out
I'd truly lost my way

But then a good friend told me
Of His amazing grace
That He had taken all my sins
And died to take my place 
Now all I had to do
Was accept His sacrifice
So when I asked Him in my heart 
He'd fill me with new life 

I figured why not try it 
I had nothing to lose 
The thought of hell forever 
Had me shaking in my boots 
So I knelt down at the alter 
And I asked Him to come in
And I felt a stirring in my soul 
Like a rushing, mighty wind

From that day forth my life has changed
Now heaven Is my home
And life on earth is so much more
Of joy and peace and hope 
I know deep in my heart 
That Jesus loves me so 
And now that He accepted me
There's something you should know

He loves you right where you are
With a love that never dies 
He wants to have you as His own
He wants to change your life
So don't wait until your ready 
Just cry out to Him today
And you will be accepted 
Your sins He'll wipe away



Knowing His Love

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It’s not hard to explain
The love I have inside
For Jesus Christ my Lord
The one they crucified
He took away my sin
The day he bled and died
And when He rose again
He gave eternal life

His love fills me with joy
And that abundantly
This joy that lasts all day
And always comforts me
No circumstance can change
This joy that’s deep in me
It bubbles out in love
For all the world to see

His peace is always there
To brighten up my day
It keeps me safe and sound
Wherever I may stray
I never have to worry
When trials come my way
Because His peace is there
It gives me strength to pray

I’ll never lose the hope
Of heaven that’s ahead
My future is secure
I will not fear or dread
When all of life is gone
And to most I will be dead
My hope has made a mansion
Where I will rest my head

This poem could go on
For days and even years
Listing all the ways
His love is oh so dear
And all the benefits 
He whispers in my ear
My prayer is that you’ll come to know
The love this poem shares

One Way

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I dreamed I was in heaven
And Jesus walked with me
We went out by the pearly gates 
Where a long line I did see

I asked my Lord about it
And He told me just to watch
And listen for a moment
As the line moved slowly past

The first one was a man
Who had given to the poor 
He had always put his neighbor first
And never took rewards
 
To many here on earth
His life had been a blessing
But the angels said I'm sorry 
The main thing is still missing

The second was a women
Who had given up her life
As a living testimony 
To the church and as a wife 

She baked and cleaned and chored 
Spent all her time for God
But the angels said I'm sorry
There is one thing you have not

A third and forth and fifth came down
And all had done great things
Some were even pastors
Who were living offerings

But as they told their stories
Of works that they had done
The angels said I'm sorry
You can't enter, not a one

Then I saw another angel
With a woman who was plain
The angel brought her past the line
To a door with Jesus name

They stopped but for a moment
And the guard opened the book
Then they entered into heaven
And the other stood and looked

I said dear Lord please tell me
What does all of this mean
He looked at me and smiled
It's simple to explain

The people in the line
Think works will get them in
But this lady had accepted me
And help me deep within

You see my son, the truth is
There is no other way
To enter into heaven
Then to call upon my name

The works you do don't matter
Nor what you have to give
But if you make me Lord of all
You will in heaven live

My Source

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When I thirst I need a fountain
When I am sad I need more joy
When I'm in turmoil peace will comfort me
When I have doubts I turn to faith
When I seem lost I can't lose hope
When I feel down, love is what I need

There are times my life gets dry and hard
I just wallow in the dust
It is in these times the living water flows
You’re my source for strength in battle
As you quench my thirsting soul
I can feel the Holy Spirit in me grow

When life brings situations 
That bring sadness to my life
I can count on you for overwhelming joy
You’re my source for inspiration
When the burden gets to hard
I can count on you to make my spirit soar

In days of great confusion
When I don’t know where to turn
I know that your sweet peace will comfort me
You’re my source for calm assurance
That all things will turn out good
And I’ll rest in the abundance of your peace

There are times my doubts take over
And I wonder where to turn
Then I read your word and faith is lifted high
You’re my source for truth and wisdom
In the times I trust my flesh
You renew the faith that gives eternal life

In this world of greed and power
It is easy to get turned
From the hope you have instilled within my heart
You’re my source for all the future
I can know heaven’s my home
And forever my abode will not depart



Your love is so amazing
Your love is so divine
It sought me out when I was full of sin
You’re me source for loving others
The way that you loved me
Help me, Lord, to keep your love within

The Requirement

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What does the Lord require of thee?
How can know His will for me?
What does He ask that I should see?
Lord, help me know your plan

First we must do the things that are just
So that others will know we are men of trust
For our principles we will not adjust
Just to win one more friend or two.

Then we show mercy to all we meet
For Jesus showed mercy to us in our need
We must pass on His mercy to all that we greet
To be what He wants us to be

And last but not least, the most difficult part
We must walk with a humble and lowly heart
Putting others before self in all regards
So His light will shine through me

These words are not new, but from ages past
The old prophet Amos did speak them first
And for these three things we all should thirst.	
As this is the will of God for me.

I pray you will heed these words this day
Do justly, love mercy, walk humbly I pray
For these are the words that the prophet did say
Are requirements of our God.

Heal Our Land

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I sit amidst the chaos
Of a lost and dying world
And I wonder when they’ll come to realize
That the softening of morals
And the sin they now condone
Is truly a reproach in God’s eyes
But I also wonder when the church
Will rise up and start to pray
That this world will turn away from all their sin
For it is our duty and our task
To know what the Bible says
And to pray from very deep down within
I must first humble myself
And know that I am no better
We are all the same in the sight of God
And if I lift my neighbor
As I would like to be lifted
My prayers will soon be heard in heaven above
And once I humble myself I pray
For the lost soul deep within
Everyone who has followed the devils’ lies
I do not judge nor condemn
But pray the light will shine through
And open the sinner’s eyes
Then I seek God’s grace
To know how to pray
For the Holy Spirit will give me the words
I must go to Him
To pray righteously
And not have my own thoughts be heard
And last but not least
I put my sin aside
If God is to answer my prayer
For If I regard 
Sin in my heart
The Lord will not hear what I say
After all this 
His promise is true
He says He’ll forgive our sin
And then, only then
Will our country revive
For He says He will heal our land

Pray and Give Thanks

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Lord, I thank you for my family
As we share this special day
You know they mean so much to me
In a multitude of ways
And especially I'm thankful
For the wife you've given me
She's more thank I could ask for
She is my everything
I pray for those who are not blessed
With family on this day
Or for those who've lost a loved one
And don't have the words to say
I ask that you would comfort them
In this theirytime of need
And help me to avail myself
To be their friend indeed
I thank you for my health dear Lord
For all that's going right
Even though I have this cancer
That has given me a fight
I know that you will heal this
And my feet and shoulder too
So I thank you for my health
Because my healing comes from you
I pray for those who suffer
Through sickness and through pain
And do not trust you fully
To bring them health again
I pray you give me words to say
That will encourage them
And then they'll know your healing
Will touch them in the end
Lord, I thank you for your joy and peace
They are with me all the time
I am filled with great awareness
Of the blessings that are mine
Your joy fills me abundantly
And helps me feel just fine
And your peace keep me from fear
When the trials are so nigh
I pray for those who suffer
With depression or dis-ease
And I ask your Holy Spirit
To bring comfort and bring peace
Help them feel the joy you promised
Down deep inside their soul
So that even in their troubles
Their heart will be made whole.
Lord, I thank you for salvation
You paid the price for me
When you gave your life a sacrifice
Your blood did set me free
You rule my life as Lord of love
And now I plainly see
Whom the Son of God has purchased
He has been set free indeed
I pray for those who don't know you
That this Thanksgiving day
As we share about the blessings
That you have brought our way
That our words will reach their hearing
And someone will boldly say
How can I get salvation
I want to ask today!