Friday, September 24, 2010

Conversation with the Lord

Ok, Lord, you got ten minutes,
because I have an appointment!
I do try to find time for You
but my schedule is so tight.
I seemed so rushed in the morning,
Business lunch at noon,
Family and TV at night!

Ah yes, the weekends, chores you know,
the undone things from my busy week!
Yes, I know You want more than Sunday School
and a brief prayer at night!
But time is of the essence
in this busy world of 'hours'!

Vacation is for trips to visit and relax
but driving leaves me so out of whack!
Rushing here and there
vacations are more work than rest!

What is that you say? I will find rest in You!
You must be kidding, Lord,
religion is a busy business!
My Pastor never stops going
and preaches from his College notes!
I went to him for council and he sent me to his Shrink
who told me to prioritize my time from A to Z!
I cut all the corners, made room for every need
And in the end I see for the visit with You,
no time!

But you know how it is and soon enough I will be in a jam.
Lost job or car wreck and no money for repairs!
You know there are those times when I do call upon You
and You have been so merciful to meet the need!
And don’t get me wrong, I know you are the real boss!
I have seen your mighty hand, your miracles more than once!
But to just let go everything and turn it all over to You!
Wow, that is asking a lot, Lord, you are asking too much!

You talk as if you own me, my life, my time my all!
Yes, I did accept you
and recognize that the blood of Jesus
was shed for me and I do want Eternal Life! For sure!
What!!! The blood was a purchase price
for the redemption of my soul!
But you set me free,
the Son set me free indeed!

But what! What is freedom?
Well, it is free to be me!
Yes, free from the chains of the devil!
What? I am not in bondage to any man! Including myself!
The proof!
I work day and night with little time for vain habits!
Oh, yes, You are my provider!
I meant to say because of You, I have no time to waste!
So, how do I just squeeze You into my schedule!
I know!
To pray and read the bible and be religious!


What! That is not what you want! Well, what then!
My live complete! Nothing reserved!
Now that is a tall order even from You!
Look, You own everything, don’t You!
Oh, yes, my heart!

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Fear not for I Am with you

God’s grace is always sufficient!
Never a moment when it is not!
In every circumstance, no matter the trail,
the mountains being cast into the sea,
the banks all closing, the riots in the streets,
with the end nearer each passing day,
when everyone must give account,
when the Lord appears in clouds of glory!

His all sufficient grace,
His peace passes all our understanding,
His eternal love and care!
I will not fear for You are with me!
Your kingdom come,
Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven!
When comes the end because the time is fulfilled,
nothing can snatch you out of His hand!

So fear not the future, grim though it may be!
God must bring His judgment on all that offends!
But if you are pure and holy and stand in Christ alone,
no fear should ever afflict you if you are full of love!
For love casts out fear and leaves you at peace with Him!

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Monday, September 20, 2010

It Matters Not How 'Oft You Pray

It Matters Not How ‘oft You Pray

It matters not how ‘oft you pray
If not in faith your prayer’s in vain
And true faith is not what you believe
True faith is agreeing with what God has said

Abraham agreed with what God had promised
He answered “amen” to what God had said
God gave him an heir, a son by promise
So by faith Abraham received his promised son

God’s word is filled with promises conditioned
On our response to what He has commissioned
But our claims as heirs are most often in vain
If we as Christ’s seed are unfaithful children

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Beholding You

1. Beholding You, I’m drawn to your presence,
High above the world and all its vanities!
In your presence there’s only peace I’m sensing!
Apart from You, nothing really matters anymore!

2. With You, I’m never ever lonely!
Apart from You, there’s no purpose in this life!
Following You, the High Way carries me on!
The Narrow Way, only You and Your Holiness!

3. Beside You, there’s nothing that compares!
Above the stars, we long to be with you!
In holiness, with pure lips we adore You!
For You alone are worthy of all our praise!

4. Jesus, glorious Name above all names!
Beautiful, the fragrance of Your life!
I can’t escape; You’ve captured all my soul!
You have won, all my devotion is for You!

Chorus: Through Your love, I find more of Your grace!
By your grace, I have more of Your love!
Your grace has made me what I am!
Your love draws me, I’m longing for more of You!

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