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Raised to Walk

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Crucified with Christ
My heart will remain
All my sins buried
My old self lay slain

He could leave me here
In defeat to face my doom
Wait, His outstretched hand I see
Lifting me out of the tomb

“When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he laid his right hand on me, saying, “Fear not, I am the first and the last, and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades.” Revelation 1:17-18

“We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” Romans 6:4

Better Tomorrow

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When the turmoil of this day goes away

When healing trumps this sorrow

I will love you better tomorrow

As the lines on my face deepen

And past troubles I learn not to borrow

I will love you better tomorrow

Heaven

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Maybe it is a gift

When You don’t make things here

The way that we want

Because here is not the purpose

Or the goal

Our unrequited requests and desires

Refuse to make us whole

And instead point our eyes towards home

A home where all our troubles

Will be washed away

Our tears forgotten

No more dreams tattered and frayed

But all of our hopes finally realized

And our joy completed

On that fateful day

His Grace Along the Way

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My sin has caused me to stumble
My failure causes much pain
But Your loving grace and discipline
Puts to death my own thinking and ways

Each season I rush to reach the end
Of the lesson at hand on my own
Instead of trusting the timing
In Your omniscient Hand is known

“If we claim we have not sinned, we are calling God a liar and showing that his word has no place in our hearts. My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous. He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins-and not only our sins but the sins of all the world.”

1 John 1:10- 2:2

I Self Identify as…

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I am the daughter of a King

Richly blessed, redeemed

I am a warrior, clothed in grace

Equipped and strengthened for this very place

My rags are removed, washed in His blood

Replaced with a crown sealed with His love

“Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.” Isaiah 1:18

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His Presence

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You’re here with me today

Refreshing and guiding

Reassuring and confiding

Plans You have for me

You’re here with me today

Tangible and not hiding

Whispering and providing

Strength I hadn’t seen

You’re here with me today

Don’t take Your presence away

Stay with me always.

Christmas

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A Silent night as any other

While a miracle was born

Lowly laid in a manger

The very first Christmas morn

Could they hear on that night

His cries that would save

The wrath He would bore

As God set the stage

A fragile babe

Our heavenly King

God’s Light shining down

Erasing death’s sting

In The Heat of the Day

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May my joy be found in You

On the long and scorching days

May Your peace overrule

When despair says there’s no way

May my heart learn to wait

When patience has all but gone

May my lips continue to praise You

When my ears can’t hear the song

Scandalous Grace

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Scandalous grace

Because no one can earn it

And it can’t be taken away

The lowest of us can wear it

As the proud look on in dismay

Scandalous grace

Because you can’t contain it

And it can’t be sold your way

Bought for us as a loving gift

At a price only He could pay

“For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit,” 1 Peter 3:18

Dependence

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You create beauty from all the pieces of our lives.

In our own strength we can do nothing. Our hands just wriggle and writhe

With this knowledge we come before You limited yet sincere

In our dependence on Your mercy and Hand to act mightily here.

Calling all Sinners

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I desire mercy over sacrifice
I paid the highest price
For an open door to commune with you
So bow your knee, confess your sins
Follow Me and walk in truth.

“But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Matthew 9:13

‘”Then Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are your accusers? Has no one condemned you?” “No one, Lord,” she answered. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Now go and sin no more.”’ John 8:10-11

For further discussion on this scripture, check out: https://www.christiantoday.com/article/what-does-it-mean-when-god-desires-mercy-over-sacrifice/88736.htm

Captain God

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This restless sea inside of me

Tries to pull me under

But I’ve learned to sail by the winds of Your Word

Unmoved by strike nor thunder

My compass spins out of control

Guided by worry and doubt

But my Captain aboard anticipated the course

And lovingly steers the whole route

I cannot see what’s ahead of me

But certain treasures I know will be there

His companionship and peace sustain me

As I sail with my God in prayer.

Perfect Love

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Your love does not sway
It can’t be altered or taken away
It doesn’t change with each passing season
It knows no limits, it surpasses all reason
Your love is better than life
More than our finite minds can possess
Your ultimate gift to us and reassurance
That in Your perfect love, we may breathe and rest.

“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” (1 Corinthians 13:3).

“And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them” (1 John 4:16)

What a Joy

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Shout for joy

You speak to me

You answer my prayers

Sing it out loud

You, my Savior, are my friend

You carry me and teach me

Leading me home til the end

Beyond comprehension

Too great for words

Your love is amazing

What a joy to know you, my Lord

On a cross

You died for me

With my life

May I bring glory to Thee

May I sing You a song

With all of my heart

Praising You tenderly

I bow before Your throne

Beyond comprehension

Too great for words

Your love is amazing

What a joy to know you, my Lord

You are my Creator

Creator of all things

You hold me in Your arms

And bless me beyond measure

You are intimate and Holy

And You know my name

You’ve made me Your child

And I’m forever Yours

Beyond comprehension

Too great for words

Your love is amazing

What a joy to know you, my Lord

March 2003

It’s Yours

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My reservoir is empty

All I can do is pray

Coming to you humbled

Lord have your way

My shield is broken

My defenses fallen down

I’ve given up fighting

Its Yours to win or lose now

“The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14