Fight the Good Fight

Put on God’s seven armor pieces then take an offensive stand

With God as our captain move forward and occupy the land

Stand as conquers the battle is won

We are victorious for we always triumph in what Christ has already done

Stand Stand Stand hold your ground

With his sword and shield in hand

Stand Stand Stand hold your ground

From the beginning that was God’s plan

Stand Stand Stand hold your ground

With nothing to cover your back

Stand Stand Stand hold your ground

Always moving forward in your attack

We fight against powers wickedness darkness and other forces

Don’t be afraid, remember the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are our resources

Walking in righteousness as God’s chosen police

From the helmet of salvation down to our shoes of peace

All will be well as we Stand Stand Stand

For his coming back is soon at Hand Hand Hand

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                            Jesus Is In Town

Kneeling before Jesus he said, “If you are willing cure my leprosy”

Jesus said, “I am willing, you have been set free 

Go now and see that you don’t tell anyone

Present your offering of evidence of what was done”

As the tiles were removed and their friend dropped down

Some on the ground began to frown

Most were amazed at what was being done

When his sins were forgiven though all were stunned every single one

Don’t worry yourself let go of that frown

Find your peace Jesus is in town

The Son of God is here today

He lives in the hearts of those who obey

As he went into the towns healing the blind

Those he touched saw light for the first time

The crowds were astonished at what they saw

The religious groups said among themselves

This is the last straw

Jesus said to the Pharisees “Woe to you, woe to you

Your outsides look clean but inside your wickedness is true”

They decided to kill the messiah that day

For what he had said he was going to pay

Jesus is in town he is here in this room

Just look around he rose and is alive no longer in that tomb

Jesus is in town he is here in this room

He has put on his crown and for those who are his there is no more doom

Don’t worry yourself let go of that frown

Find your peace Jesus is in town

The Son of God is here today

He lives in the hearts of those who obey

Is your wickedness true then don’t leave and let the Messiah die in you

Confess in your heart and give it to him

Rejoice with the angels and sing a hymn

Jesus, Jesus you are here,  I’ll raise my voice and give you a cheer

My thankfulness and praise raise to you

You have saved me thank you, thank you, thank you

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Being Used

After we nailed him to the tree

His love was lifted for all to see

He came to serve then died for all

That’s what was required after our fall

He healed the sick and gave the blind sight

His love and compassion replaced their night

He paid the price for the world’s iniquities

Now to those who are his, no more penalties

The minute we believe, we are set free

We can then take up our cross and follow his decree

Give him your hands and feet to use

Then with your life story spread the good news

When night comes, give a hallelujah and hurrah

Thank him for what he accomplished through you that day

Soon we will see him face to face

An eternity with him without disgrace

Smile it gets better forever and forever

We never are going back

Never Never Never

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                             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

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                                               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

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                        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

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