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Is God Enough?
Father, don’t you hear my prayers?
I praise and glorify your name
But you don’t seem to care my caresFather, don’t you see my deeds?
I humble myself for you
But you don’t seem to need my needsI told you I would die for you
Aren’t my words enough?
Why must you take good things from me?
Why must this life be so rough?Why do you continue to test me â??
Isn’t my devotion clear?
What must I do; what must I say
So I know that you can hear?Father, won’t you feel my love?
I give you all I am
I’ve set my heart on things aboveFather, calm my troubled heart
Bring me close to you
From you I can’t stand to be apartI need you to know you’re all I need;
Test me — that it may be shown
I’m not afraid, because I have your love
And the promise that you’ve made knownIf you must know you’re all I need
Then test me — I understand
For I know you’re there when I call your name
Because you hold me in your hand… -
Turn Away
Time after time we slip away
We do our best yet fail the test
Every single day
We fight so hard to do it right
We get back up but fall back down
Why do we even try?Year after year we crumble away
Like a stone that shatters the bone
Or cancer that feeds
We give up hope of victory
We scorn those who’ve led us to fail
And it multiplies our pain.Turn away from it all
And say you’re sorry
Recognize the error of your ways
Turn away from the past
And promise not to return
Trust and obey; do not run away
And He’ll be with you all your daysDay after day we fall away
Until a Legion we have become
Overcome with shame
We’d cleaned out our hearts
But didn’t fill them with gold
Now shadows resideWe need to find two words to say
To melt a heart that’s turned to stone
And restore our soul
To lift our shame and bring us hope
To lift our spirit and give us joy
And come home…Turn away from it all
And say you’re sorry
Recognize the error of your ways
Turn away from the past
And promise not to return
Trust and obey; do not run away
And He’ll be with you all your daysTurn away from the world
And say “I’m sorry!”
Turn away from the way you used to go
He waits for us with open arms
Hoping for our return
Turn and obey; come home and stay
“I forgive you!” He longs to say -
Shine the Light
Matthew 5:14-16, 2 Corinthians 4:6-12 Let your light shine on the world
Lift it high up in the air
For all to see
Let your lamp burn in the night
And you will seeHow many will draw near to the flame
Many more will run from its heat
Some will come close and be
Scorched by the fire
But never bow in defeatShine, shine the light
His glory will keep it bright
He is the Truth and the Way
We need to trust and obey
And let His glory shineLet your light light up the darkness
Bring it out from beneath the bowl
So all can see
Lift it up out of the hole
For all to seeHow many will find comfort from its heat
Many more will draw strength from its flame
Some will be cold
For they’re too far away
He won’t hear when they call on His nameShine, shine the light
Let His mercy shine so bright
He’ll be with us each day
If we walk in His Way
And let His mercy shineShine, shine the light
His glory will keep it bright
He is the Truth and the Way
We need to trust and obey
And let His glory shineLet it shine
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Riches
Matthew 6:19-24, Psalm 39:11, Psalm 49:10, Psalm 16:5-6, Luke 12:16-21 Fix your eyes on things of Heaven
Not on treasures of the earth
Set your sights on things eternal
Not on those of passing worth
For the moths will come
And the rust, it will destroy
And the thieves will come and take it all awayStore up the everlasting
And the blessings they will flow
He will keep His promise to you
Keep His words and you will know
What it means to be
A rich and wealthy man
The life of whom will never see decayAnd the riches of His love rain down from Heaven
The river of His mercy flows so deep
His power and His glory shine forever
While the promise of His love will always keepLord, You gave to me all I have
What You give is all I need
So I won’t look for man to give me
A portion more than you’ve decreed
You fill me up
And I am satisfied
The things You give compel me to shareSo I set me sights on Heaven
And Your kingdom here on earth
Your love, it draws me nearward
My heart, You keep it pure
For the day will come
When it all passes away
And all will have to answer You thereAnd it won’t be long
‘Til I see Your face
So I’ll sing my songs
While I stand in Your grace… -
Looking Back
Numbers 11:18-20 Out of slavery; into the desert
Out of bondage; into Life
We need only walk the path He leads
But sometimes it seems too muchWhere are we going, Lord?
Where are you leading us to?
How much longer until we’re there?
When will we be through?This road is rocky, this way is hard
There must be an easier way
Maybe it’s not too late to return
To that place from where we cameYou promised us a special place
That we could call our own
And be with you forever and ever
Please bring your people homeWe’re happy that you’ve rescued us
We’re thankful for Your love
But why out here in this desolate land
Haven’t we suffered enough?But I guess we’ll keep on moving
In You we must place our trust
Forgive us our fear and grumbling and doubt
We forget that your love is enough -
I Live for God
Romans 14:7-8 I live for God
Now and every day
My life is a blessing
I just can’t repayDon’t you see it on my face?
Can’t you see it in my eyes?
Don’t you hear it on my lips?
His light I will not hideI live for God
It wasn’t always so
I used to live for me
Not so long agoI knew what I wanted
He knows what I need
To have a life worth living
I must follow His leadMy life is a mist
That fades with the dawn
Through Him I have purpose
Hope to carry onHis ways are simple
Though I make them seem rough
My spirit is willing
His Love makes me toughI live for God
Now and every day
My life is a blessing
I just can’t repayI live for God
For He died for me
But only as His servant
Can I be set free -
A Cord of Three
Ecclesiastes 4:12 As I walk down the path of righteousness
I see you walking there
With both arms holding onto Him
Letting go – you do not dareBut I see myself on His other side
Holding on as well
Asking if I can have this chance
To hold you for just a spellSo I let go with one arm, and draw you close to me
You let go with yours, and now we’re one, you see
Between us winds the wonderful part
The part that makes us strong
The part that makes us free
The tighter we hold Him the stronger we’ll be
Can’t break this cord of threeIf you ever find yourself a-slipping
And you need a better grip
Don’t let Him go to cling to me
You’ll just cause me to slipRather take both hands and reach for Him
As I adjust my own
And I’ll still be hanging next to you
As He makes His purpose knownAnd with His mighty arms, He’ll draw you close to me
As long as we hold on, we’ll all be one, you see
Between us winds the wonderful part
The part that makes us strong
The part that makes us free
The tighter we hold Him the stronger we’ll be
Can’t break this cord of threeSo if I find myself a-slipping
This promise I will make:
To hold my God much closer
So that this cord won’t breakOur love cannot unravel
If we hold on to the core
As we wind around each other
We build up so much moreOur time here together is just a moment in His eyes
And He’s lent us to each other while we run toward His prize
We will always be together
Because His love, it makes us strong
His love, it sets us free
And as long as we remain in Him
Forever will we be…A cord of three
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Best Friends
Time has passed
But I think of you every single day —
Of your love for me
My friend you’ll be
For eternityThe world turns
So I pray for you each and every day —
For joy and peace
And love at least
‘Til the wedding feastWe’d never met
But you loved me more
Than any ever had —
You cared for my soul
You were strong,
You were bold
And made sure
The Truth was toldThe days go by
And I talk about you every day —
Of the love you shared
And how much you cared
My soul lays bareThe Time will come
When I’ll be with you every single day —
For now I’ll make due
Just thinking of you
And loving youWe’d never met
But you loved me more
Than any ever had —
You cared for my soul
You were strong,
You were bold
And made sure
The Truth was toldSome days we’ll be closer than others
In location maybe far apart —
But even if I never saw you again
You would always be my friend,
For in Heaven we’ve stored our hearts… -
Give Thanks to the Lord
Give thanks to the Lord,
Rejoice in His name.
Blessed was the earth
The day that He came.To save and protect us,
He died on that day
To bring us salvation
And wash sins away.Our Savior is He
And Champion o’er death;
Proclaim His great name
With every new breath!He suffered and died
Then He rose up above;
Let’s sing of His glory
And tell of His love.Give thanks to the Lord;
For us, He did die;
And with Him our sins,
Sing His name on high!He rose in great glory
May all the world hear
Of God and the story
That’s told loud and clear…A great sacrifice
We cannot repay
But with word and deed
And love that doth stay.We raise up our voices
In gleeful accord
With great exultation
Give thanks to the Lord! -
I’ve Been Called
Matthew 28:18-20 The path lay straight
My eyes are fixed on the road ahead
But at my feet
Lay the bones of those who have gone before
It seems so clear
The steps that I’ve been called to take
But who can know
What it’s like to walk in my shoes?But I’ve been called to make a difference
Called to lead the way
To dig beneath the surface of the smiles
To find the hearts that have decayed
To bring them hope and promise
Of a love that never ends
And the truth about a man whose blood
Washes away our sinsIt’s plain to see
What so many just can’t understand
He is the Truth,
The Way, the Life — He is my Lord
I must go
Wherever He may take me ’cause
He is the Light
And I’ll take Him wherever I goWoe the man who walks beside the road
Cutting a wayward path to the unknown
Searching for his own way home
He knows not where he goesI’ve been called
And I agreed
I’ve been called
And now I’m freed
I’ve been called to face my fears
And now I hear
What God’s been trying to tell me
All these years
