I used to get Sports Illustrated
And Consumer News
Readers Digest was a favorite
And every year renewal
Was done through PCH
Hoping that my number came our right
But all those things were meaningless
When it came to life and death
I needed so much more to be content
Then one day I found Jesus
And renewal for my soul
Now my life has meaning once again
In response to the daily prompt Renewal
Days roll into nights
Nights roll into days
When I think of God
I’m constantly amazed
At the love that He has for me
Abundant stars at night
One star rules the day
hen I come to God
I give Him all my praise
For the grace that He shows to me
I will sing I will sing
Of His wondrous love
And the mercy and grace
That He shows to us
I will lift up my praise
All of my days
I will sing of His wondrous love
Time and time again
I hear the melody
When I come to God
I cannot help but weep
As His presence sweeps over me
When the day is done
And the sun is getting low
Then I come to God
His mercy overflows
As I lift my voice in praise
His beauty is sweet
He’s holy and just
His power is great
His wisdom is vast
His mercy unending
His grace evermore
His love knows no limits
It’s Him we adore
I will sing I will sing
Of His wondrous love
And the mercy and grace
That He shows to us
I will lift up my praise
All of my days
I will sing of His wondrous love
The stage was set just perfect
For Satan and his crew
Jesus they were going to crucify
Satan thought he’d pillage
Peace and joy and hope
From all who thought this Jesus brought them life
He used the guards to thrash Christ
Then they nailed Him to that tree
He died and then was burred in the tomb
Satan danced in victory
He thought the battle won
The Son of God was dead, and not too soon
Suddenly Christ then appeared
And took the keys of hell
Satan’s power was pillaged from within
Jesus Christ defeated death
He lives forevermore
He made the way for all of us to win
In response to the daily prompt Pillage
Soaring
High above the earth
I’m soaring
Flying through the clouds
I’m soaring
Looking down at earth below
Hoping
By faith I ask the Lord
I’m hoping
That we can make a change
I’m hoping
Love will conquer all our fears
And then I see a fountain
A fountain filled with joy
Springing up all over
From within the saints of God
And then I see a river
A river filled with peace
Flowing ‘cross the landscape
Centered where the joy had been
They flowed into an ocean
An ocean labeled love
Eventually this ocean
Touched the nations all around
Wond’ring
Could this really be
I’m wond’ring
If the saints of God can yield
I’m wond’ring
If the vision I have seen can come
Hearing
The voice of God declare
I’m hearing
My son this can come true
I’m hearing
When all my children heed my word
I drop down on my knees
And ask forgiveness now
He shows me His great mercy
And bids me go and tell
The vision that I’ve seen
Can be both here and now
If only we will share our love
With everyone around
Soaring
All throughout the land
I’m soaring
Praising God’s great love
I’m soaring
Knowing that the world can change
Hoping
The saints will hear the call
I’m hoping
And release the love of God
I’m hoping
To see this vision come to life
It’s time to rise up on our feet
And sing the vist’ry song
Christ Jesus is the Lord of all
He makes us battle strong
Let’s give a loud ovation
And shout our words of praise
He is King forever
His worship we do raise
Hallelujah, Chris is King
Seated on the throne
Bless His holy, matchelss name
Now and evermore
In response to the daily prompt Ovation
This past year has been good to me
My faith has been revived
I’ve traveled through a valley
And am blessed to be alive
The Lord has answered many prayers
His mercy has been sweet
I cannot give Him praise enough
For all He’s done for me
Bless His name, His mighty name
Mercy flows from His throne
Giving life to His own
Bless His name, His wondrous name
The name of Jesus Christ my Lord
A new year starts a few days hence
My heart can hardly wait
I see ahead a brighter day
When I bow down to pray
He tells me healing will prevail
In all my flesh and bone
He tells me to have faith in Him
I’ll never walk alone
He tells me write the words you hear
And over them to pray
He tells me His poems touch the hearts
Of readers, every day
Bless His name, His mighty name
Mercy flows from His throne
Giving life to His own
Bless His name, His wondrous name
The name of Jesus Christ my Lord
So I will lift my voice and sing
To Jesus Christ my Lord
His praise will be my life and love
I’ll worship and adore
And praise forevermore
To Him my heart longs for
Jesus Christ my Lord
Bless His name, His mighty name
Mercy flows from His throne
Giving life to His own
Bless His name, His wondrous name
The name of Jesus Christ my Lord
It is so sweet
To take retreat
In Jesus
He fills me with
His sweet peace
Each day
And when the storms
Of life crash in
He comforts
I never have
To fear or doubt
With Him
In response to the daily prompt Retreat
The day has quickly past
The gifts are all unwrapped
The wrappings have been swiftly thrown away
The Christmas feast is done
Guests have all gone home
Now you rest from such a busy day
Your mind goes drifting back
To the year that has just past
You write down all the wonderful events
Then you start to plan
For the year that is at hand
Hoping to achieve the very best
You start to make a list
Of thinks that you would wish
Would come true in the coming year
Perhaps this year would be
A good year to agree
A closer walk with God would be so dear
Take more time to pray
Read the word each day
Listen for the sound of His sweet voice
Help those who have needs
Be a friend indeed
Always strive to make the righteous choice
Tell God all your fears
Let Him dry your tears
He will fill your heart with His sweet peace
Bring your needs to Him
And you will always win
All your doubts and worry He’ll release
With these resolutions
We know that the conclusion
Will open up a year that’s full of life
So please take time to pray
That you would find a way
To have a closer walk with Jesus Christ
A little babe lay sleeping
In a stable filled with hay
His mom and dad were watching
For they knew this was His day
They knew He brought God’s bounty
For salvation to all men
And as He rested quietly
They prayed and bowed their heads
Saying thank you Lord for trusting us
With the gift of your own Son
Please give us wisdom daily
To raise Him as you’d want
And when He’s grown and ready
To fulfill His earthly call
Help us give Him back to you, Lord
That He can do your all
And the bounty that He brings us
Is His mercy and His grace
And the love that He bestows on us
As we lift our hearts in praise
The day is finally here
A day of mirth and good cheer
We’ve waited this long
And sung all the songs
That deck the halls this year
The Christmas tree shines so bright
And the houses are covered with lights
The presents are many
The foods getting ready
And soon we’ll all wake from the night
The children flock to the tree
And open their presents with glee
Paper flies everywhere
Parents laugh without a care
They just hope the children are pleased
Once all the presents are open
It’s time for the feast to begin
We sit at the table
And all who are able
Take turns as we start to dig in
Then a gentle hand says wait
Let’s take a minute to pray
So they all bow their heads
As these words are said
To give God the thanks for this day
Oh, the joy of Christmas
Glad tidings we all sing
Blessed Hallelujahs
To the King of Kings
Glory in the highest
Emmanuel is here
Let’s not forget the reason
For this special time of year
Because God sent His son
In a manger bed He lay
Such a simple start
Yet we celebrate this day
Because that little babe
Gave His life our debt to pay
And now we’re born again
If we follow in His way
There’s a hush that fills the room
As a little child says
I want to follow Him
Will you show me the way?
And right there at the table
Before the meal begins
We pray the sinner’s prayer
And that child has entered in
Oh, the joy of Christmas
Glad tidings we all sing
Blessed Hallelujahs
To the King of Kings
Glory in the highest
Emmanuel is here
Let’s not forget the reason
For this special time of year
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