There Were, There Are, There Is

There were ten commandments written on stone

There are nine fruits of the spirit for us to own

There are eight things to think about during the day

There are seven days in a week, a perfect array

There are six days that the Lord wants us to work

There were five loaves of bread from the boy Jesus took

There are four angels standing on the four corners of the earth

There were three sons of Noah that were given birth

There are two that marry and become one

There is one Father, one Holy Spirit and one Son

There you are if you were in doubt

There it is for you all laid out

Read His Word it is all in there

His mercy, His love, and how much He cares

Lionel   Copyright 2015

                                               I Don’t

I know your attractions and desires are different from mine

And I know you think that’s just fine, but I don’t

Some lie cheat or steal and make it their life

They think it’s just fine to bring sadness and strife, but I don’t

I don’t because I care for you

I don’t because I want what is best for you

I love you without partiality

I love you despite your personality

Because I know where you have been

I hate only your sin

But I do want you to feel my love and move closer to me

To search yourself and recognize without me where would you be

I offer a way out from your current path

Believe me and receive me then you will escape my wrath

I am coming back very soon all the heavens and earth will shake

I am coming back very soon don’t be left behind for your sake

Secure your place in eternity with me now

Ask my son Jesus into your heart, do you know how?

Jesus, I believe what your word said you did

I confess I am a sinner and ask your forgiveness

I give you my body, soul and mind

Your word says redemption is now mine

Thank you, my God, my Savior, my King

I am now your son and I thank you for everything

Say these words from your heart

And then I will give you a new start                                                Lionel Copyright 2016

                             Patience and Healing

God why don’t you heal all your children’s bodies and minds

That would be wonderful, so helpful and kind

Have you turned your face from us and ignored our pain

From where I sit that is not progress and definitely of no gain

Your Word says you are always there and we are always in your sight

Your Word says you are compassionate, long suffering, and always right

So, I can’t help but believe that you are allowing our suffering for a reason

And that our conditions are allowed by you for a season

Your Word states that Christ learned obedience through His suffering and strife

He was an example of how it will be in our life

We learn patience as You build character in us as we wait for your compassion and direction

As we grow one step closer to looking like Christ and our perfection

For you know the depth and breadth of our weakness

Your power flows freely into weak ones aware of their neediness and meekness

So I will take each day living in the power of you might

Knowing it isn’t me but Christ in me who has taken over my fight

So thank you for all you have done and all you are going to do

For my hope, faith and trust will always be in you

Lionel  Copyright 2017

                        God’s Adventure for Us

I in Him and Him in me

Growing as He planned for all to see

That’s my plan until He takes me

Hey you, I was once like you

I was an unbeliever, too

I carried my sin with me

Most times it was in plain sight for all to see

At other times, I put on a mask

Depending on the day and the task

Father I am thankful you sent Christ

It scares me to think back on my life

I in Him and Him in me

Growing as He planned for all to see

That’s my plan until he takes me

Spending every hour enjoying my sin each day

What a waste of life not living your way

You sent Jesus to come and take it all

You sent your Holy Spirit, I now stand tall

No matter the cost I am yours until death

I will praise you with my final breath

I in Him and Him in me

Growing as He planned for all to see

That’s my plan until He takes me

In my heart I have you forever, ever, ever

Will I ever let you go? Never, never, never

Never, never, never will I let go of you

Never, never, never will you let go of me

A child of God no more heart of stone

I belong to Him and Him alone

I in Him and Him in me

Growing as He planned for all to see

That’s my plan until he takes me

Lionel      Copyright 2016

                              Because He Loves Us

Because He loves us, He created the heavens and this earth

Because He loves us, He created us from its dirt

Because He loves us, He gave us life and then control

So, what happened?   What happened?

His Word says we turned on Him and began to sin

His Word says we loved our sin more than Him

His Word says our sin separated us from Him

Now what?   Now what?

Because He loves us He became a man

Because He loves us He took our sin

Because He loves us He died for us and rose again

Believe what you read in His Word

Then let your heart be captured

Give your sin to Him

Die to yourself and be born again

Now

Live for Him  Live for Him  Live for Him

Because He loves us, He gives us a choice

So, make your choice today

Don’t wait  Don’t wait  Don’t wait

Tomorrow might not come for no one knows their fate

Right now choose Jesus       Right now give yourself to Him

Right now choose Jesus       Right now be born again

Why  Why  Why

Because He loves you   Because He loves you   Because He loves you

Lionel    Copyright 2016

Prayer for Billings

Sovereign God, creator of all there is

Unite your churches as one and let it be a center of prayer, of holiness, of unity, of peace

Give your church boldness to speak your Word in love

As people become aware of their sin, make us ready for your Word to find its way in

Give us courage to be in the center of your Will.

Perform signs, wonders and miracles so people will have no doubt it is you.

Take us out of ourselves and fill us with your Holy Spirit fresh and new.

Put your angels around this city and let no evil in.

Send your army to cut and clear out the sin.

Break these strongholds of evil so that you can have a harvest of souls.

Convict all your children in Billings to pray for that goal.

Holy Spirit shine your light on these and other areas of darkness.

Expose them for what they are and make them lifeless.

Lord may you be glorified in Billings.

Lord may you be praised in Billings.

We pray for revival for Billings.

May this city be known for its faithfulness to You,

Through the redemption of your Blood.

We claim this city for the Lord.

We claim this city for the Lord.

We claim this city for the Lord.

Let Billings walk in the realm of your glory

Pour out your Spirit over Billings

By the power of your Word, your Blood, your Cross, your Spirit and your Name     

AMEN AND AMEN

Lionel  Copyright 2016

                                                                        Easter’s Gift

I am the one that hammered that spike into your hand.

I am the one that nailed your feet so you could not stand.

I helped mankind lift your cross and put it into that hole.

As you cried out in pain, at that time, it didn’t even bother my soul.

We stabbed a spear in your side and blood and water ran down in plain sight.

Right after you had cried, “It is finished” and gave up your fight.

You were put in a cave when you had died.

I heard that three days later many had seen you, I thought they had lied.

One day I was struggling and didn’t know what to do.

I ran into a friend, one who had claimed he had seen you.

I told him of my trials and tribulations and he said there was a cure for that.

I said in desperation, “What is it?” and we began to chat.

He explained to me all Christ had accomplished by dying and rising again.

About how much he loved all mankind and paid for their sin.

I was moved in my spirit and right there and then received Jesus into my life.

I instantly felt the weight of my sin taken away as God cut it out with his double-edged knife.

I now live with confidence and hope, each day I am here.

For God has given me a supernatural strength, and I have realized I have nothing to fear.

Lionel Copyright 3-28-17