RISE ABOVE

Wake me up to rise above
This ever writhing stage
Paint for me the picture
Of your heart upon the page
Lead me here by your word
Open my understanding to yours
Cause me to know your mind

Trusting you - I am helped
Abiding under your protection
Wisdom is near to me
Your thoughts are my reflection
Fear is running, hope is coming
And all will be well with my soul
Father I have not forgotten your promise

It overcomes the world
Your name is above all others
Nothing can stand against you
Only love prevails
Death is swallowed up in life
In your presence
Our weakness turns to strength

PEACE WITHIN

Be at peace within yourself
As you once told me
Cast your cares upon the Lord
In Him you are complete

Hand to the plow
Do not look back
You have not made a mistake
Love covers a multitude

Be at peace within yourself
As you once told me
Hold fast, be bold, press on
You are free

Shine as you live the promise
Wake up early to meet with Him
Do not forget those who are in prison
As if you yourself were with them

Let hope fill your heart
This life is but a glimpse
We're running for the finish line
At last, to be close to Him.

GET UP

The dreamer dreams and melts beneath the surface
Seeking to live more than this and find their true purpose
Wake from contemplations to face the breaking tide
Pride is gone, fear is gone, there is nothing left to hide.

Gear up for the journey is long and hard and steep
Each of us have a part to play, love to live, a place to be
So lift your hands, surrender and receive
Perfect love that cast out all fear and believe

You were made for love so get up
Stop sinking into the mire
Of self pity, lies, and defeat
If Christ is your life, He alone is your victory!

PRESSED NOT CRUSHED

Endeavoring to keep the unity of the spirit
Hurting, healing, I can feel it
Pressed, but not crushed
Overwhelmed and being rushed
Remaining calm
Unmoved by the callapse of time and thought
Reflecting on the Psalms

Through it all drawing nearer
Watching truth make it all clearer
Embracing hardship is becoming a blessing
Forgiveness is continually confessing
It's own faults and failings
Truly listening and responding
Live love instead of comparing

Nevermind the over-thinking
Trying so hard to make it
Be vulnerable, stop pretending
Pain is proof healing's not far away
Why waste time considering a lie
Be determined, stay your mind
On things above

ONLY LOVE REMAINS

Somethings trying to wear me down
The waiting until forever comes around
But all of these temporary things
Are bringing me back to You

I will call out and hide myself in truth
Keep reminding me as well as You do
Not to fret the current circumstances
They will all bow before You too

If I will wait a little longer
Pray, believe, and speak the words I know
The Spirit and the water will come
And God will make me grow

So raise my hands and breath new life
Empty me out and come inside
Fill your sanctuary have your way
Until Only Love Remains

FOCUS

Who is it? How is it? These thoughts of the mind
Coming forth to carry me away from taking action
To practice diversions that will only take me from destiny's path
Emerging without any warning...drawing my attention to the past
A cursed accused distorted abused
The lies that try to settle here
In the shadows of time
Before I knew the truth
I was blinded by fear
Longing to disappear into grace
To be transformed restored embraced
By true love's arms
Invited to partake of the bread and the wine
Naturally nourished by divine eyes
Searching infinetely beyond what was there
knowing the heart behind the prayer
Hidden treasure dressed in armor
Fight until you can fight no longer...
Lift up your head
Awaken O warrior, rise from the dead
Take unto you the joy of abiding in Him
Though you are at war, you are not a slave to sin
Give the enemy no place, no ground to stand
For the true battleground is within
the heart and mind of man.

YOU LOVED ME FIRST

Quietly I turned to look up
He who is faithful fills my cup
By His word He directs my life
His pure love opens my eyes

Drifting He brings me back
Falling He makes me stand
Forgetting He reminds me
Upholding me by His righteous right hand

Needing understanding I cry out
Waiting in expectation of the truth
Increasing in spiritual hunger and thirst
Comforted that I am loved by You

Lacking nothing for You are mine
Strengthened by the knowledge of You
As You are, so am I
Loving giving grace peace and life.