TRUTH BE TOLD

Cannot smile at the lies they tell our children
Yet expect them to grow up and be upright and honest
Clapping for the actors and superficial behaviour
Encouraging them to believe in something but not the Saviour
Painting for them make believe pictures not to offend
Made up stories, singalong, pretend

Call it traditions, pass them on
If it feels good it can't be wrong
Use your imagination, be all you can
The future is in your hands
No boundaries, no fear, no thanks
Entertainment, commercials, and games

The people cast off restraint collecting their toys
For a lack of knowledge they are destroyed
Measuring details of their lives by the comprehensive standard
Unable to hear the truth, unwilling to obey the commandments
Discovering the possibilities, falling into debt
Not leaving home without it, they forget

Life is not what you make it
No matter how hard you try
Only one is good and that is God
No one else, nothing else satisfies
Much of this you already know
Truth be told...

THE KINGDOM

Imagine what it would be like
If we took God's word to heart
We would not wait another minute
To take hold of His promise and be a part
Of the healing and restoration
Forgiveness and reconciliation...

We would stop waiting for the other person
To move, make a call, or write a letter
We would humble ourselves and acknowledge
Where we have fallen short and could have done better
We might would consider cutting them a little slack
Understanding that as we give so it will be given back

Instead of allowing outward appearance to be the measuring line
Dig a little deeper to find the real treasure inside
And cherish what is expressed from within
A heart and life that is made in the image of Him
Who created all for His glory
And eternal pleasure

DOUBTLESS

Throw down lay low in quiet watch
The battle continues on around the clock
Walk watch wait for the silent cold clearing
Your own heartbeat and breath is all you are hearing
Get up now, pick up your weapons, make a move
Tomorrow will be here soon...

No time to compromise
No excuse to withhold
Keep moving forward
Be humble, Be bold.

Bend your knees pick up your feet
March on to meet the promise
Let it go, there is hope
So let the light shine on it...

No time to waste
No excuse to delay
Keep moving forward
Be humble, be bold.

FORSAKE I MY THOUGHTS

Forsake I my thoughts
For none compare to His
Higher than the Heavens
Grace upon grace He gives
Hearken Diligently my soul
Hear the truth and Live

Forsake I my thoughts
Earnestly call upon Him
While He is near
Who abundantly pardons
Hearken Diligently my soul
Hear the truth and Live

Forsake I my thoughts
Arrested by mercy I am
Forsaking my ways completely
Forgiven by the blood of the Lamb
Hearken Diligently my soul
Hear the truth and Live

Forsake I my thoughts
Stay my mind on Him
For only He is God
He alone is Judge
Hearken Diligently my soul
Hear the truth and Live.

ABIDE

It's only two o'clock
There is alot
To write, to dream
To say what I mean

The wind is blowing cool around me
I might as well be sailing
The sun is burning hot
Even though seasons are changing
Reclining looking out at the waters
Shimmering, sparkling
The day is burning bright
My heart overflows with joy
Inside I am dancing with delight

He delights in me
I can see it in His eyes
The kindest smile of all
Inviting me to come and abide...

RIVER RUNS

Awaken my senses Lord by Your Word and power
That my response will be to meet with You this hour
Let it be true as the river runs

Swift to trust steady moving on
Down low washing all it touches
Cleaning away corrosion as it rushes
Over rocks broken solid scattered mass
To realize once and for all - You are all I have.

Daily we are changed and being renewed
We can be the seed that falls into the ground and dies
That new life may spring forth
Or else we will remain alone
Our lives are like the river
Expanding and drawing near
Braided at points, falling apart at the edges
Deeper in depth at the middle
At times dangerously beautiful
And yet still washing off the muck
Stirring about, sometimes cloudy
Being thrown against the rock
To be turned and thrust with the tide
All of this revealing the healing
That is coming to our lives
Every day and each hour that we put JESUS first.

ARISE SHINE

Arise Shine
For you are mine
Through cloud and storm
Wreckless and worn
Diverted distracted
By the worlds attractions
Arise Shine
For you are mine
Come back to Me
I am the bread, drink, and rest
Trade your sorrows and burdens
For the true blessing and treasure chest
Arise Shine
For you are mine