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The only way we can be of use to God is to let Him take us through the crooks and crannies of our own characters.
From Mark 4:33-34: “With many such parables He spoke the Word to them, as they were able to hear it; He did not speak to them except in parables, but He explained everything in private to His disciples.”
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From John 14:25-27: “I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.”
With us, peace covering far and near
Generating from God’s genuine love
Peace be within us, God blessing our souls
Through God’s love, we receive His Grace as heirs
Peace and goodwill resting, among God’s flock
God forever standing, as the Lord of Peace
Surpassing all of our understanding
Jesus comes, delivering a new lease
Rely on Christ, seeking His inner peace
Through our Lord Jesus, guarding hearts and minds
With faith, accepting Jesus as Savior
Teach us to follow, Salvation we find
Live by the Spirit, be guided by God
Bringing Jesus’ love, joy, and peace from God
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Jesus gathers up His apostles from humble ground
Making up God’s team, their witness shall abound
God’s Word oversees the performance of this team
Standing as chief executive, actions Holy and clean
The Holy Spirit earmarks the hearts and brains
Serving as the binding glue, better than chains
Returning to the beginning of God’s creative time
Transforming a land, His Word continues to bind
The Creator conceives of a perfect place for man
Placing Adam and Eve in Eden, always His plan
But, Adam and Eve journey on a sin-filled path
Leaving the ample garden, under God’s wrath
From this moment, God’s team stumbles and wanders
Facing estrangement from God, His people squander
Jesus comes to bridge what separates us from God
Sitting at the right hand, coaching a humbled squad
God establishes His expectations, perfectly high
Faltering and imperfect mortals, will never satisfy
The team continues to collapse over and over again
Forgetting God’s Commandments, sin seems to win
Many teams measure success by the flashy show
Works by themselves, will never add much glow
But, Jesus shepherds His team on a brand new track
Following by faith alone, Jesus always has their back
He reminds us to always love our God in Heaven’s seat
Loving each other as you have loved Me, always repeat
A bloody, criminal’s Cross summons all to take a knee
Accepting Jesus as Savior, teammates look up to see
Our Father orchestrates, with infinite patience and love
Creating and molding, the Great I Am looks from above
Jesus remains alert at the Creator’s side
Carrying keys to eternal life, all bona fide
As team members, we must trust, follow, and abide
Playing for Jesus, His coaching is forever our guide
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From 2 Timothy 1:14: “Guard the good treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit living in us.”
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Life’s richest treasures, waiting just ahead
Following God’s true light to a new day
Unlike any of man’s earthly treasures
With God’s Spirit, angels leading the way
Our journey defined by something greater
Life can only be measured by God’s wealth
Allowing heart and soul to follow God
Our Father’s treasured Grace, restores our health
Rejoicing, now choosing God’s truthful way
Do you witness and see this path as well?
Join with Jesus, we’ll follow together
Following our Savior, our treasures swell
Courage, faith, and hope carry us along
Fueled by God’s love, we march to Jesus’ song
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From Luke 8:23-24: “And while they were sailing He [Jesus] fell asleep. A windstorm swept down on the lake, and the boat was filling with water, and they were in danger. They went to Him and woke Him up, shouting, ‘Master, Master, we are perishing!’ And He woke up and rebuked the wind and the raging waves, they ceased, and there was calm.”
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Sometimes life’s waters become turbulent
God’s seaworthy vessel carries the day
His Word quiets the daily storms we face
With His Spirit, angels leading the way
Jesus has walked on the water we sail
Inspiring many to always believe
Encountering rough “Titanic” struggles
Our journey will overcome, the storm leaves
Sailing off course, we have a champion
Jesus fathoms, walking ahead of us
Father, Son, Holy Ghost . . . never alone
Following our Savior, in whom we trust
God’s faithfulness, sets a perfect heading
Sailing away, His true compass leading
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I still believe we ought to talk about Jesus. The old country doctor of my boyhood days always began his examination by saying, “Let me see your tongue.” That’s a good way to check a Christian: the tongue test. Let’s hear what he is talking about.
From Proverbs 10:14: “The wise lay up knowledge, but the babbling of a fool brings ruin near.”
From John 8:31-32: “Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in Him, ‘If you continue in My Word, you are truly My disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.'”
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Born of a Holy, benevolent God
Spiritual victory, comes to us
Our Lord Jesus boldly desires
Witnessing our enduring trust
Accepting Jesus as our Savior
Entering victorious ranks at last
Under Heaven, a time to be reborn
Across every season, full and vast
Our Prince of Peace, worthy Messiah
From the city of David, angels proclaim
God, as His Holy Son, comes to earth
Jesus lights the way, His eternal flame
Gathering truth, living by truth
Jesus continues to be the way
Knowing the truth, always believe
Truth through Christ, carries the day
In spirit and truth, worship our God
Speaking lasting truth, with eternal love
God’s gift of Grace, delivers Salvation
Coming with praise, from Heaven above
Standing firmly in one’s steady faith
By sustaining faith, the righteous live
Hold fast, praise the Lord’s Holy name
Remaining faithful, God always gives
One Lord, one faith, one baptism
Through God, justified by our faith
Nothing, in God’s eyes, seems impossible
Moving majestic mountains, on any date
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