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No Fairy Tale

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Once upon a time I was a sinner
Caught up in a world of shame
I didn't have much hope
And I really couldn't cope

With the fact that I just could not change
Then I heard about a man named Jesus
They said He was the only Son of God
Because of His great love

He came down from above 
And sacrificed His life upon a cross
They told me if I'd just accept His mercy
And ask Him to come in my heart

He'd wipe away my sin
And give me peace within
And I would have a brand new start
I cried out and I asked Him to forgive me

I told Him I would make Him Lord
And now I have new life
'Cause Jesus made things right 
I'll live hap'ly ever after evermore

The Great Exchange

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In my youth my life was filled with fun and laughter
Even though my Dad was gone when I was five 
It was that year that I met my very best friend
And we'll be friends as long as we're  alive

Winters brought the snow and we adored it
Sledding and snow fights did rule the day
Summers gave us tennis, ponds and kickball
And trees were made to climb up all the way

One of those ponds brought us great excitement 
When I was breaking ice and fell on in
My friend did grab a branch and reached to save me
I owe my life to him for what he did

We separated some in later teen years
Him to Vietnam and me to highs
But at our fun fifth high school reunion
We reestablished all our friendship ties 

He talked a lot about his new friend Jesus
I just took it in with no interest 
But then I went to see him out in Iowa 
I asked the Savior in before I left

I started back to church and words of faith
As I had made the great exchange
All the wayward ways I struggled with
Slowly left my life as my heart changed

I exchanged the drugs for purpose
I exchanged the booze for peace
I exchanged the sorrow for a lot of joy
I exchanged the doubt for faith
I exchanged the hate for love 
I exchanged the anger for life I enjoyed 

My life today is full of faith and family 
A wife, three daughters and 5 lovely Grands
And that dear friend and I talk almost daily
About our Saviors love and His great plans

I don't know where you are on your life's journey
But if your at a point you need a change
Why not ask about this man called Jesus 
And find out all about the great exchange

New Salvation Song

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I can’t believe He loved me
Before I knew His Name
I can’t believe He’d save me
And take away my shame
I can’t believe He’d heal me
When I was sick or lame
But He did.  Yes, He did

I can’t believe He’d give me joy
To replace my sorry soul
I can’t believe the peace He left
When He made me whole
I can’t believe the hope inside
He shows me where I’ll go
But He did.  Yes, He did

He did it when He died for me
Upon the cross at Calvary
His sacrifice has set me free
From what my life had been

When I first heard His life’s story
I told myself how can this be
That anyone would die for me
And take away my sin

So I chose I would not believe
What the Bible said was free
That Jesus paid the price for me
And asked me to come in

Now I believe that all those things
I list above are what He brings
Into my life when I can sing
The new salvation song

So come with me and take my hand
I’ll take you to the promised land
And there you’ll find His loving plan
And you too will believe.

Child of the King

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Only through Christ the blessings flow
Only through Christ will I ever know
The promise from Heaven He bestows
To all who call on His name

He bought me at such a great price
By becoming my precious sacrifice
Paying the debt of sin in my life
So that now I am redeemed

His blood wiped away all my sin
Now God will never bring it up again
It’s just as if I’d never sinned
Justified by His blood

No longer will sickness rule in my life
Because I am healed by the horrible stripes
Now I claim victory when evils rise
Delivered from pain and disease

My mind is now free from doubt and fear
The thorns that he wore brought a covering here
Now I can now he will always be near
Peace and Joy flood my life today

He opened the way to heaven for me
He calls me His son, and He says I am free
He sets me apart because I believed
Sanctified through the cross

He’s there for me in good times or bad
Giving me guidance that I never had
His Holy Spirit shows me His plan
To prosper my life every day

From now on I’ll praise Him with all of my heart
I’ll sing out my worship, I’ll never depart
His precious love has set me apart
I am a child of the King

Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

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Yesterday I was a sinner
Lost in the depths of despair
I had no hope
And I could not cope
And I didn’t really care

Yesterday hell was my future
I partied all the night long
I didn’t know
That I was so low
Until someone showed I was wrong

Then I met Jesus and life took a turn
My sin was all gone and a new life begun
He saved me from hell and turned me around
Now I am standing on solid ground

Today I am forgiven
The slate of my life is wiped clean
He died for my sin
Gave me peace within
The greatest gift I’ve ever seen

Today heaven’s my future
Eternal life spent with Him
He rose again
Death does not reign
Due to His love I win

When I met Jesus, everything changed
He buried my past and showed me His plan
Now all I want is to tell everyone
Their future is better with Jesus the Son

Tomorrow life can be different
You don’t have to live in your sin
He gave His life
The supreme sacrifice
So that you could have His joy within

Tomorrow, you can know heaven
And the glorious future He’s planned
Accept Him today
Repent and be saved
And forever you’ll dwell in His hand

The Day After

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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

This Precious Gift

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As Christmas cheer
Rings in my ear	
I love the carol songs
They speak of Christ
This special night
And last the evening long

I see the lights
They shine so bright
As they adorn the streets
Remind me of
The star above
That wise men came to seek 

All people greet
Wish words so sweet
The season of true joy
These words of love
Make me thing of
The blessed baby boy

You see everything about Christmas
Reminds me of His love
And he precious gift He brought
When He came down from above

The gift was my salvation
From all my sin and shame
Since I accepted this great gift
I’ve never been the same

His joy is overwhelming
His peace is so much more
His hope keeps me from worry
And His love fills every pore

This gift is yours this Christmas Day
If you will ask Him in
He will come into your heart
And wipe away your sin

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.


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



Who I Am Now

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I once was a sinner 
Deep in shame
I did not even
Like my name
I wandered aimlessly 
Through my life 
Not caring if
I lived or died
Faith was not known 
Hope was a dream
Love was so shallow
My heart just screamed
But then some words
A friend spoke to me
Led me to Jesus 
And He saved me
Now I'm a sinner
Saved by grace
Hope is alive 
I will see His face
Faith in my Savior
Accepts His love
Mercy from heaven
Grace from above
Who I am Now
Is saved by His grace
Washed in His blood 
Awed by His face
Filled with His Spirit
Calmed by His peace
Thrilled by His joy
Faith is released
Who I am now
Is healed by His stripes
Delivered from death
Filled with new life
Bathed in His promise
Eternally His
Headed to heaven
Forever with Him
I will forever
At His feet bow
For He is the Lord 
Of who I am now