Some songs from the new mix CD . . .
please don't run away
(Psalm 145:18)
please let me tell you ‘bout my past, it was really bad! i remember all the tears and the chains i had… around my neck, around my heart, and around my soul. i lived my life, but it wasn’t me that had control. i remember so much hatred that was bound within… and i remember being bound by pornographic sin. there were so many days, and o so many nights, when i hated myself, and hated my own life. and i remember all the pain and hurt of loneliness, and i remember struggling with feelings of hopelessness… nobody understood me, nobody else was there… to truly understand me, or truly seem to care. and i remember deep depression and the fear inside. and i remember thinkin’ thoughts of death and suicide… nobody else could help me, nor could i save myself – who could forgive my sins, and heal my heart and mental health?
open your heart to Him, Jesus loves you!
He’s knocking – let Him in! please don’t run.
He can forgive your sins – now – because you
repent and turn to Him… please don’t run away!
and i remember when, i heard about His truth - and i remember when He reached out to this youth (me). i heard about His judgment, and i knew i was done… i knew that i was guilty, for the death of His Son! but i heard of His love, and that He could forgive; He didn’t want me in Hell - He wanted me to live with Him eternally! His Blood could wash away all of my sins and pain; o what a happy day! Jesus He loved me, though i was His enemy i didn’t love Him first, but Jesus first loved me! His grace broke through my darkness, He conquered me by love. He changed my future from eternal hell to life above!
and i'm not perfect now, i still have miles to go… but i have joy within, He loves me: this i know! i only hope you see, how Jesus cries to you – o please respond to Him, and turn to Him so True!
i don’t know what you’re thinkin’, when all my words you read... perhaps think i condemn you? (i don’t.) maybe you think i'm weak? (i am.) i don’t know all you’ve done, or all that you’ve been through. but what i truly know, is that i care for you! i see that God is knocking, beckoning you to come o how i plead with you: from Jesus please don’t run He knows you better than you even know yourself - and all you truly need, is Jesus Christ Himself. i thank God for our friendship, although it’s still quite new – and i am looking forward to better knowing you. this is my heart and hope: to see you loving Him. no matter what life brings you, to keep on trusting Him. God made you in His Image, your value’s beyond price. you are worthy of love, proven by the death of Christ. and may your heart become, the house and home of Jesus -
may you be white as snow, and know His death has freed us!
today is a brand new day – o! so don’t believe the devil’s lies!
about this song:
i wrote this song for a friend of mine; the lyrics are some of the most personal words i've ever put into song. my heart was to share with them some of my testimony - who i was before meeting Jesus, and how amazingly He's changed me since i surrendered my heart to Him. i haven't perfected myself or anything like that, but i stand 100% convinced of the power of Jesus Christ because i know what He did for me. what grieves my heart so intensely is to see my friends going through hard times in their lives and struggle to fully put everything in His Hands; i'm not speaking down to them, for i too wrestle with fully trusting God at times. but if we would only follow Him and commit everything into His Hands: how much easier life would be!
perhaps you have a friend who is struggling in their walk with The Lord, or maybe they've strayed away from Him... may this song encourage you and be passed on to them that hearts might be turned back to Jesus! i'm just one beggar telling other beggars where i found Bread.
as i wrote and recorded this tune for my friend, other friends also came to mind who - for one reason or another - just kind of seemed to walk away from Jesus over the years. perhaps you are one of them, or perhaps you fit that description... or perhaps you're the friend i wrote this song for. i don't condemn you, nor am i here to point the finger at you; i only want to tell you that today is a brand new day, and that The Merciful God is only one heart-turn away. don't believe the devil's lies... The Father does want you back! remember all of David's sins - remember how Peter even denied knowing Jesus - and remember the story of the prodigal son (Luke 15)! Your God is crying out to you to return to Him. remember your First Love! the Scripture says that there's joy in Heaven when a sinner repents. o may Heaven rejoice this day!
why ?
come on, take a look at your life.
think about the past, and about today.
all that hurt so deep inside –
in His Name could all be washed away!
why, why, o why?
His Arms, Outstretched to you!
why, why, o why?
you know that He loves you!
why, why, o why?
His love is never ending!
why, why, o why?
freedom comes when you surrender!
you know your goal won’t satisfy… but still you run.
you know i got to ask you, why flee from The Son?
you know you are not satisfied - you feel the pain…
when all the tears you cry He’d dry if you’d just call His Name.
surrender!
no more tears
Revelation 21
no more tears, no, no!
there me no go' cry no more! God gonna' wipe away every tear from my eyes! i'll be with Him in that place where nobody cries! no death or mourning in that place shall be... and no more pain, because: all 'dem things, they history! wipe away every tear He gon' do! me no go' cry no more. Him gon' dry every tear! me no go' cry no more. me no go' cry no more! no more tears, no, no! 'dem 'der no more tears! nobody cries! for such a time as this
for such a time as this, God has placed you on this earth.
you've got a life to live, so make it one of worth.
'though you may be a youth, or still have youth within...
who knows what God can do through your soul in love with Him?
when i read the headlines, i see a world in sin, i see a
life that is hopeless, and i struggle within... i cry:
where is God's remnant at - am i the only one.
that still is in this race? have all long stopped to run?
i know that's not the case, His church will never die.
and so we've got stand - and raise the battle cry.
o saints, the time is now - to stand tall for your King!
live bold for Jesus Christ, your life live it for Him!
this ain't the time to give in, don't bow to compromise!
we may be wounded by truth, but we'd be killed by lies.
what God has spoken, goes; 'cos yes He calls the shots.
so follow God Who lives, and not all these robots.
for such a time as this, He’s brought us to this place -
we have to stand for Him, and be strong in His grace.
you have a choice before you, will you speak up or not?
will you stand up for Jesus, or just let yourself be bought?
people the time is now! to live fully for Him,
to lay aside all hindrance, and lay aside all sin.
we must run with endurance the race before us set,
we fix our eyes on Jesus, our Lord we can’t forget.
unique The Lord made you: one you, and only one.
believe your life’s got purpose, don’t leave your work undone!
maybe your life’s like Esther’s, and God wants you to speak.
you may feel scared and worried, and think the future’s bleak.
maybe the very reason, that you are where you are,
is ‘cos God gave you this time, so pick up the shofar (curved horn blown in war)
‘cos you are in a war, that truth you can’t deny –
so will you choose to fight, or just to run and hide?
Jesus, He died for you – so will you live for Him?
in the light of His Face, all else will grow more dim.
be strong in God Almighty, the time is now so rise…
the one who does God’s will – that person never dies!
‘cos now is - the time
to stand up, and shine!
the truth sets us free
featuring Pastor Damian Kyle! preaching excerpts taken from 8-2-09 message; Calvary Chapel Modesto; used with permission
Jesus, You give me joy!
Lord, i rejoice in You – O yeah, i'm gonna’ shout!
Your goodness is somethin’ to dance and to be loud about!
and i'm so unashamed to tell You of my love…
You Are my Joy and You’re The Friend That i've been dreamin’ of!
You make my joy complete, and You don’t lack a thing.
what peace i gotts to know that i am safe under Your Wing!
You turned my mourning into joy – You made me new!
and so i'm here, Lord, to rejoice and to be glad in You!
Jesus, You give me joy! and now i'm satisfied.
You are The Joy within – The Joy i cannot hide.
no man can take away this joy that You did give.
O Lord, You conquered death, You rose, and You forever live!
O Rock of my salvation, with joy to You i shout!
i come before Your Presence, and let my thanks sound out!
Thank You for being True, Thank You for endless grace!
Thank You for being YOU! no one else could take Your place!
‘cos nothing else in life, can truly satisfy…
and no one else but You, can understand my lonely cry.
my Friend and Blessed Savior, my Joy so Wonderful,
no matter what may be, with You it is well with my soul!
Lord in You we rejoice, You bring such joy and hope!
You fill our hearts with gladness, You give us strength to cope.
and we rejoice in You, yeah, we rejoice in You!
and we are glad in You, yeah, we are glad in You!
about this song:
why is it that we can get excited about our city's football team, our favorite band, and countless other things... but when it comes to celebrating The Living God, for some reason, we too often sit back and barely even show signs of life! why? Is Jesus not more worthy of celebration than everything and everyone else put together? He Is! celebrate The Living God, yo!
time
Most Faithful Friend, i want to spend all time w/
You without end; please help me make time for You!
time – for You. please help me make time for You!
time – for You. Yah (God), please help me spend time with You!
why can’t i make more time for You, God? this life is so crazy
so much to do! so little time! LORD! i cry out, please save me!
from slavery to schedules and from misery (without You) day to day,
please help me cut dumb things away! please help me make time to pray!
i know i need to make the time to seek You!
please help me find the time – please help me make the time!
i know i need to make the time to praise You!
please help me find the time – please help me make the time!
i know i need to make the time to thank You!
please help me find the time – please help me make the time!
i know i need to make the time to love You!
please help me find the time – please help me make the…
about this song:
the lyrics to this song, though simple, are very personal and close to my heart. so many times i let the day come and go and spend such little time with The Lord. may He ever help us to value, cherish, and treasure Him more!
Yashar Hu
about this song:
"Yashar Hu" means "He Is Upright" in Hebrew. Deuteronomy 32:4!
Truth Proclamation
Gracious Heavenly Father, with a song of joy this child comes.
thank You for Who You Are, and all You do, and for Your Son!
You’re Lovin’ every single day, You're Kind to all, and Good.
You’re void of any wickedness, and that's understood.
great is Your love for us, Your faithfulness lasts forever.
You never change, You never lie and You Are True forever!
and God, as long as breath You give, this is my joyous cry:
You Are Right, Loving, and Holy - and on You i rely!
Truth proclamation - God Is Good and God Is Love.
Truth proclamation - all good things are from above.
Truth proclamation - Yah Is Holy, Yah Is True.
Truth proclamation - Yah Is Good to me and you!
O God of all mankind, You're The Lord and there is none like You.
this is my prayer that i confidently bring to You:
make me a man who is always after Your Own Heart...
help me, Lord, to walk with You - from You don't let me part.
O, help me to be zealous for the honor of You, Lord!
and help me to be ever marked and healed by Your right sword
and make me ever burning for You, Great, Consuming Fire!
to know and love You, Lord, that is my heart's truest desire!
we are the terrorists
we are the terrorists, we murder our own children.
but then we comb the globe, to fight some foreign villain.
while daily in our nation, we shun The God of Heaven,
and kill more than the terrorists killed on 9/11!
o how we love the scapegoat, and love to shift the blame.
let's blame the terrorists! although we do the same.
our jihad is against the babies we conceive.
we rip them into shreds, but just cannot believe
how evil others were to pull a nine one one.
of course they did great evil, and are judged by The Son.
but do we think we're different? for He will judge us, too.
for all the babies slaughtered - for all the kids we slew.
we got the land of the free, we got the home of the brave,
but what freedom do the babies have when they are enslaved
unto society, which says that they're not alive,
which says that they are not humans - and won't let them survive? tell me!
o how we like to think, our country is the best,
justice for some of us but then we kill the rest!
how long until we see that we’ve killed more than Hitler killed?
God gave us grace, but then oceans of children’s blood we’ve spilled!
how much longer?
i’ve lived in Israel - i’ve lived in Beslan, too.
and terrorism’s real - i don’t deny that truth.
and i’m not one who lies, ’cos islam isn’t “peace.”
their founder used the sword, to make his rule increase.
the purpose of this song? to help you understand
that we kill many millions by abortion on demand.
and it’s hypocrisy calling terrorism sin -
when we kill more than they do as we kill our own children!
repent America! America, repent!
about this song:
there is indeed a "war on terror," but how can we expect victory or blessings from God when - statistically - we as a nation daily murder more of our own children than the terrorists killed on 9/11? when will the church quit viewing abortion as a "political issue?" people, wake up - we're talking about "doctors" ripping babies apart with suctions and scalpels! we all like to think that had we been Germans during Hitler's time, we would have stood up against him. really? well here's our chance! we as a nation have murdered more of our own children than Hitler killed in the holocaust. america, our time is now - let's stand up against this wanton and wretched slaughter of innocent children. God's wrath cometh... america, repent!
*just as God through Christ can forgive other sins, so can He forgive those who have had abortions and/or participated in them. come to Him in repentance and confession, and find forgiveness and healing through The Risen Savior Jesus.
