A THANK YOU

You woke my heart, when you called my name.

I knew my life would never be the same.

I was somewhat scared to answer you though.

So I took a deep breath and said hello.

It’s something I should have done a long time ago.

I’ve done many things that aren’t so good.

In fact most of the time, I never did what I should.

When I heard your voice it shook me down.

Onto my knees right to the ground.

I realized then I couldn’t make it right.

So I gave it all to you, it’s out of my sight.

You took it all, then you gave me your hand.

You lifted me up, you allowed me to stand.

It’s something I should have done a long time ago.

Thank you Lord, I’ve been saved by grace.

Thank you Lord, I now carry a smile on my face.

Thank you Lord, I now can stand tall and straight.

Thank you Lord, I now have a different fate.

I now live my life confident and secure.

I’m a witness for Jesus, that’s for sure.

Life has its struggles but I’m never alone.

Christ lives in me into my heart he is sown.

Thank you Lord, I’ve have been saved by grace.

Thank you Lord, I now have a smile on my face.

Thank you Lord, I now can stand tall and straight.

Thank you Lord, I now have a different fate.

Let him pick you up, become saved by grace.

Let him put your heart in the right place.

Just whisper his name and say hello.

Now hold on tight and never let go.

Then pour out your heart and let him in.

He will forgive you and you will be born again. 

Thank you Lord for all you have done.

I’m now recognized by you as your son.

When I rise in the morning I just call your name.

You never leave me your always the same.

Thank you Lord, I’ve been saved by grace.

Thank you Lord, I now have a smile on my face.

Thank you Lord, I can now stand tall and straight.

Thank you Lord, I now have a different fate.

Thank you Lord for making me new.

I live my life now just for you.

Amen to that but what about you?

Just answer your call by saying hello.

Isn’t it something you should have done a long time ago?

LIONEL

Copyright 2015

 

A GENTLE TOUCH

Have you ever cried out to God and have him not answer you?

Sure you have, it’s probably happened to you to.

You think maybe he doesn’t care or perhaps he is busy elsewhere.

In my mind I know he is there.

But I still ask “Does he care, is he being fair.”

What does he want me to go through?

How does he want it to end?

His word says he is our healer, he is our friend.

I know by his stripes we are healed and by his Spirit we are sealed, but when?

I’ve suffered for some time now, crying out day and night to him.

When I wake up each morning, my pain is still within.

So what do I do?  Where do I go from here?

He has given patience, doctors and medicine you see.

But first I’m told to have the elders lay on hands and pray over me.

I went up front and was prayed for.

I picked up my prescription from the doctor.

I know his blessings can hide themselves in suffering and pain.

I must be in for a huge blessing, if I remain sane.

My melody of cries is music to his ears.

As I draw closer to him through all my tears.

When he finally got me to where he wanted me to be.

I opened my teared eyes and see Christ hanging on the tree.

Only then do I realize my pain isn’t so bad.

I’ve arrived where you want me and for that I’m glad.

So even if the pain continues, I won’t complain so much.

For after our talk, I feel your gentle touch.

I now know you are there and trust you exclusively.

Even if at times I’m in misery.

LIONEL

Copyright 2014

 

THE STONE ROLLED AWAY

I was dying and darkness was all I could see.

Gloom despair and agony filled me.

He rolled away the stone and his light came flooding in.

I then realized my darkness was from my sin.

I walked out of my cave and his light became bright.

I tried to imagine what I looked in his sight.

I saw my ugliness, my filth, my guilt, and my sadness.

He saw me as beautiful, despite my madness.

I dropped to my knees and gave all to him.

He threw it away and I felt lighter without my sin.

He came down and took hold of me.

He grafted me onto his vine for all to see.

I became his and he became mine.

Love so supernatural, it’s one of a kind.

I still have problems; I face them one at a time.

I view things different despite the uphill climb.

I’m trying to crucify my flesh with its affections and lust.

I now let the joy of the Lord be my strength, in him I trust.

He came to save his people from their sins.

Through his gospel and his resurrection.

I’m getting stronger in the Lord and in the power of his might.

He is my Lord and my God, I’m his son his delight.

This is salvations song, give him your sin and it is gone.

No more playing around with sins power.

Run to the Lord, let him be your high tower.

He is Jesus.

Who will present you faultless before the presence of his glory.

Let him give your life a different story.

He is Jesus.

He came to seek and save the lost.

He died and rose becoming everlasting, paying our cost.

Open your eyes, turn from the darkness into his light.

Stop running from him, give up your fight.

Become strong in Jesus and in the power of his might.

Start spreading his love morning, noon and night.

Let him come down and take hold of you.

He will graft you on the vine that is true.

You will be his and he will be yours.

Every day you experience his love, you will want more.

Step out of your cave, into his light.

Rub your eyes, regain your sight.

Look around it’s real, you are ALIVE.

Listen to Jesus this time and do more than survive.

CRY OUT TO GOD      2x 

Let him rescue you.

Tell him           THANK YOU     3x

LIONEL

Copyright 2015