Thanksgiving Time

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of year

Thanking God for all he has made clear

Being thankful for families coming together again

Hoping everything is well for all of them, Amen

Food is being cooked and the house smells so good

As vapors make their way out from under range hood

Turkey, beef or ham it really doesn’t matter to most

Everyone will be stuffed, well almost

Because there is always room for pie no matter the kind

All who finish will find a chair and recline

Later the games will be played and oh no’s and cheers are spoken

For games bring out so much of a family’s emotion

No one wins or really ever loses

For when it’s over back to the recliner for more snoozes

When it is all over we leave and go back to our own homes

There we are left to communicate only with our phones

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Get Up

God doesn’t just want us to dream big and stop

He wants to do big things through us and reach for the top

So, get up and move get in the groove of the Holy Spirit’s power

Let him show you the dream he has for you

Then with his power, show the world what you can do

So, get up and move get in the groove of the Holy Spirit’s power

His opportunities abound; every one of them is sound

Don’t sit and grow old

Don’t sit and grow stale

Don’t sit and grow sour

Get up and move get in the groove

Receive the Holy Spirit’s power

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Copyright 10/17

                       Before Now and Soon

After his sacrifice for our sins, he sat down at his father’s right hand

As the angels sang and played worship and praise songs in their heavenly band

He waits for his enemies to be made his footstool

As the grapes of wrath are pressed into a large pool

He treads the winepress of his fear and of his wrath

Nothing no nothing will stand in our Lord’s path

He is coming He is coming he is riding a white horse

Nothing in heaven or hell can change his course

Its rider is called faithful and true

Look up for all things are about to become new

He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood

His justice and mercy will cover the land like the great flood

Jesus isn’t pacing the floor it is done

Remember the war is over the battle is already won

He gives us the authority to make disciples of every nation

Baptizing them in the name of the Father, Holy Spirit and Son

Making them his holy relation

While he waits he instructs, empowers and intercedes for all

Thus enabling his children to lift their heads and stand fearless and tall

So don’t just stand looking into the sky go out and be his hands and feet

Bringing people to Christ before they face the judgment seat

Our hero will appear on a white horse and we will all be safe

For these are the last days and soon we will see him face to face

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Tribute to Mom

                             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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