in You

In Your hand Lord, there is life changing hope
In Your Word Lord, there is the truth that sets us free
In Your Spirit Lord, there are waters of abundant life
In Your life Lord, there is peace and joy abounding.

prb

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
(Romans 15:13)

I am

I am the Lord your God
Who brought you out of sin
Who delivered you from the bonds of slavery
Who set you on high ground
Who made a way where there was no way
Who tore the veil and invited you into the most holy place
I am the Lord your God
Who gives you new life
Who offers you life abundant
Who longs for your presence
Who loves you with an everlasting love
I am the Lord your God
I am the Lord Jesus the Christ

First...

First, God loved us…
But we chose separation.
Then God gave us a promise fashioned by faith…
But we determined that we could not wait.
Then God acted upon His promise…
But it did not fit our understanding so we did not believe.
Then God, in His love for us, paid the ultimate price…
But we, in our disobedience, ignored His gift.
Then God said ‘it is finished’…
But we still wanted our own kingdoms.
Then God tore the veil from top to bottom to overcome the separation…
But we chose to ignore His redemptive work.
Then God removed the sting of death…
But we, in our pride, rejected the hope of new life.

God is still waiting,
His promise fulfilled,
His plan for our redemption complete,
His love calls us to His Son,
His Spirit draws us to His grace…
How then shall we respond to the greatest love of all?

Grace, Mercy and Truth

Grace, Mercy and Truth made flesh for the world to see,

Restoration’s plan unfolded before our eyes that we might believe,

For redemption drew nigh, our salvation came from on high,

Through God’s love personified…

Lord

Lord, more of You and less of me….
For my flesh is unworthy
My strength is useless
Self is in control
Desires lead me astray
Wants overflow
A cloud of sin obstructs my vision
And the swarm of the enemy surrounds

Lord, only in You and not of me…
With all of my heart I desire to abide in You
With all of my soul I long for Your presence
With all of my strength I will worship You
Spirit lead me
Restore my vision
Save me in Your mighty fortress

And the Lord responded;
You are My child, rest in My presence
You are My beloved, holdfast to My lovingkindness
You are My chosen, stand firm in My grace
My love for you is everlasting
My grace is irresistible
My mercy redeems
And I will restore your joy

a testimony to You

Lord, may my life be a testimony to You,
may I walk steadfastly upon Your path,
and my feet not slip due to my stubborn and sinful ways.
May Your Spirit fill me overflowing with Your grace and Your truth,
and lead me to the place where You want me to be.

May I be a man of God seeking after Your own heart,
my will abandoned to Yours, a faithful child of the King,
for that is what You have created me to be;
And the praise of my lips will give honor and glory to Your name.

May the glory of Your presence fill my house for all to see;
As Your grace and Your mercy illuminate my path.

May Your loving-kindness shine forth through me,
into the darkness of a world that is lost;
As Your joy and Your hope abound in me.

For Your grace is sufficient and Your lovingkindness is forever

Lord, as I walk this path which is called my life on this Earth
Might I humble myself before You
Might I acknowledge Your Truth and Your Righteousness
May my life be a continual offering of praise and thanksgiving to You

May I rejoice in Your lovingkindness, in Your grace and in Your mercy
Guide my steps and direct my path and lead me into Your joy

For I am a man made of flesh, frail as the dust from which I shall return
Full of pride and self righteousness and enamored by the lusts of this world

Yet, You have plucked me out from this pit of miry clay
The unworthy man that I am
Redeemed by Your mercy
Transformed into an instrument of Your grace
Made new to proclaim the glory that is Your Name

But my flesh is strong in its weakness
Sin and iniquities have been a stronghold since my birth

I must determine to seek You when I fall
When enticed by the snares of the adversary,
When aroused by the wants of my flesh

For Your grace is sufficient and Your lovingkindness is forever
May I stand strong by the power of Your Might, by the Truth of Your Spirit
And proclaim Your wonders to all