An Easter Song

Jesus, when we nailed you to that tree, it didn’t bother me

When we watched you die in agony, it didn’t bother me

When we placed you in that cave to stay, it didn’t bother me

When we sealed the door and went away, it didn’t bother me

BUT   I NOW SEE   I NOW SEE

From the baby in that stall to His resurrection call

I NOW SEE,  I NOW SEE,  I NOW SEE

I know now you died for me.  I know now you set me free.

You came in and took my darkness.  You came in and took my lostness.

I NOW SEE,  I NOW SEE   Your sacrifice for me on that tree.

I NOW SEE,  I NOW SEE  I am saved,  I am free for all eternity.

Jesus, Jesus you found me lost.  Jesus, Jesus you paid my cost.

Jesus, Jesus you set me free.  I NOW SEE, I NOW SEE, I NOW SEE.

Jesus, Jesus, you are the King of Kings.

Jesus, Jesus, you are the reason I sing.

Jesus, Jesus, you are a brother and a friend to me.

I NOW SEE, I NOW SEE, I NOW SEE

I will bring glory to you today in what I think, do, see, and say.

I will bring glory to you today in my thankfulness as I pray.

FOR   I now see, I now see, I am saved, I am free.

FOR   I now see, I now see,  you will love me for all eternity.

Jesus, Jesus, you came for me.  Jesus, Jesus, you died for me.

Jesus, Jesus, you set me free.  I NOW SEE, I NOW SEE, I NOW SEE

You love me, You love me, You love me.

Lionel  Copyright 2018

 

A Child Needs You

Have you ever sponsored a child? 

When you do, your heart will grow more tender and mild.

Over the months and years, you will observe their facial

Expression change.

As you provide month by month helping to get their life

Rearranged.

You will receive letters thanking you for all you have done.

They will make you happy, excited, and relieved, seeing their life less stressed as they have more fun.

This allows them to be a child again and dream and play.

Knowing the Lord has sent them an angel to help take care of them each day.

As time moves on, your love for them will grow more and more.

All the love God has given you, you can now give away, isn’t that what love is for?

Someday you might meet them face to face.

Then you can hug each other in a thankful embrace.

Sponsor – give love- make a difference

Lionel Copyright 2017

Farewell to Pastor Graham, Pastor J. and Pastor Ben

All three passed away this past week

They were strong in the Lord and at the same time quite meek

They left a void here on earth, and at the same time,

Gave Heaven a celebration by their eternal rebirth

They are now receiving their exceedingly great reward, as they entered the presence of the joy of their Lord

There are receiving a crown of glory that will never fade away

An incorruptible crown of righteousness that is there to stay

The Word states the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us

All this because they received Christ and obtained His righteousness

Your family and friends say good-bye for now

We will rejoice with you in heaven someday as our Lord allows

Lionel Copyright 2018

Who Is In Control

Who is the boss of your life anyway?

Do you push God out and tell Him to stay away?

Those questions need to be asked, if you are trying to move forward away from your past.

Perhaps it is time to let God in. 

Perhaps it is time you confessed your sin.

Perhaps it is time you let God win.

Do you know in your heart what your answer should be?

Then humbly as God to come into your life and set you free.

He knows the plans he has for you, and they are good and they are right.

So, move toward God leaving your past far out of sight.

His Holy Spirit will fill you with a new desire.

It will fill your mind and soul, setting your heart on fire.

Then move forward in the power of His strength not yours.

Watch as He directs your life and opens all the right doors.

Now thank Him and praise Him he so loves to hear that glorious sound.

Joining in the earthly chorus of His children singing Hallelujah. “We were lost but now we are found.” Amen!

Lionel Copyright 2017

Valentine’s Day Poem

They say that love is in the air

Some find it fast, for others it is rare

There is a love that can be received by all

We just need to listen and hear its call

A love more precious than all the diamonds and gold in the ground

Where is that kind of love? Where can it be found?

It is the love of God for all His creation

For each person it is realized when they receive their salvation

His love can be found everywhere and anywhere

It is transferred through His children when they care and when they share

Jesus brought it down and left it in His sisters and brothers

It must be experienced, for it is a love like no other

This Valentine’s Day I hope you hear its call

His love was given for everyone, that includes us all

And remember, love is always in the air when god is there      Lionel   Copyright 2018

          What He Has For You

Look up into the sky and count the stars if you can.

With the same power used to create them he used to create man.

Recognize he is God and Let go.

This is His world, he made it and he has control.

So, change that image you have of yourself on the inside.

Stand up tall, receive His power and blessing and never again will you have to hide.

In the light of His presence be receptive to His plan.

He has a divine purpose for every woman and man.

Don’t just keep busy and miss His very best he has for you.

Spend time in prayer asking then listening for what he has for you to do.

He knows exactly what your day will contain with each turn and twist.

He will prepare you for each item that is on His list.

He will open-up each step right before your face.

Praise Him and thank Him, then step forward in His grace.

Remember, when you hold on to the Lord very, very tightly.

Then no good thing will He withhold from them that walk up rightly.

Lionel Copyright 2017

           Waiting My Turn

I sit in the waiting room hearing the cleaning, scraping and drilling

I am anxious, I have never found the dentist’s office very thrilling

I know some things just have to be

I just don’t want them done to me you see

I sit in the chair waiting for the assistant to call my name

I think maybe I should have flossed more, maybe that’s the blame

I hope I can go to sleep and then I won’t worry

I then will wake up, get in my car, and off to my life I will scurry

I know that when I leave, my teeth will be clean and bright

I will then smile more to show how my teeth are so pearly white

I then realize the end probably justifies the means

I have a better attitude now as the assistant scrapes and cleans

I thank God for dentists and all they do

For without them, there would probably be a lot more pain later we would all go through

Lionel  Copyright 2017