This song is about being willing to obey Jesus Christ, to be his witness, to love others with his love, to know his power and working in our lives, and to be transformed into his likeness. As well, it is a prayer and a call to God for the Holy Spirit of God to come … Continue reading Willing
poetry
Why So Downcast?
This song is based off Psalm 42. The psalmist was downcast due to some trying and difficult times in his life. He may have been in exile. He was suffering greatly. The storms and tempests of his life were sweeping over him like a flood. He felt forgotten by God. He questioned why he must … Continue reading Why So Downcast?
Why Are You Afraid?
Many throughout the world are presently being severely persecuted for their faith in Jesus Christ and for their testimonies for the gospel of Jesus Christ. Numerous saints of God are being martyred because they refuse to deny the name of Jesus Christ, they refuse to bow to the world’s system, and because they will not … Continue reading Why Are You Afraid?
When You’re Lonely
"But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed." ~ Luke 5:16 Jesus speaking: “If you love me, you will obey what I command. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever— the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees … Continue reading When You’re Lonely
Good News
An Original Work / May 12, 2018 Good News – What is “good news”? Are there not many Different views? Redeemed – By Jesus blood. My sins forgiven. Bought back for God. My Lord – My Savior God Gave His life for me. In Him abide. Set Free – From sin’s control. Holy life living. … Continue reading Good News
When in The Stillness
I was reading in 1 Corinthians 10 for my quiet time with the Lord. The children of Israel had experienced all of God’s blessings and provisions, as well as his guidance, leadership, and protection in bringing them out of slavery. And yet, God was not pleased with them, because they did not obey him. They … Continue reading When in The Stillness
When I’m With You
"Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, … Continue reading When I’m With You
When Hard Times Come
An Original Work / May 10, 2018 When hard times come, And the waves crash in, And all’s unsettled By the circumstance, Then, trust your Lord And His faithfulness. For, He gives vict’ry Over sin’s darkness. So, have no fear, Then, of what may come. For, God is sovereign Over all kingdoms. He freely gives … Continue reading When Hard Times Come
When I Am Afraid
When the Lord Jesus gave me this song to write, on October 17, 2016, he had been taking me through a trial with bed bugs. I had never had bed bugs before. I didn’t think I would ever get them, either, so this definitely took me by surprise. Yet, through this trial the Lord was … Continue reading When I Am Afraid
What the Lord Says
The Lord Jesus gave me this song to encourage my heart. We have so many different voices speaking to us at various times – our own inner voice, Satan, the world, friends, family, church, our pasts, etc., in addition to the voice of the Holy Spirit within us. Sometimes it takes much spiritual discernment through … Continue reading What the Lord Says
Run With It 