The Names of God

JEHOVAH JIREH, this His ancient fame, 
THE LORD WHO SEES, the truth is in His name. 
What a comfort in trouble we confess, 
He knows us in the midst of our distress. 

JEHOVAH NISSI, to our senses strange, 
THE LORD OUR BANNER, He will never change. 
This, our God, upon Him we can rest, 
We wear His name upon our battle crest.

JEHOVAH SHALOM, this is our God in truth, 
THE LORD OUR PEACE, in old age as in youth. 
Our minds composed, He keeps forevermore, 
Though roaring waves are crashing on the shore. 

JEHOVAH SHAMMAH, though lonely our hearts feel, 
THE LORD IS THERE, more cogent and more real;
Than all the shadows of this passing life, 
He will uphold us in the days of strife. 

JEHOVAH TSIDKENU, within no good is found. 
THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS provides the ground, 
That pardon and right standing we can find, 
And to His glorious heaven be consigned. 

JEHOVAH RAAH, our heart to hope can wed, 
THE LORD OUR SHEPHERD, by Him we are led. 
The shining countenance of His blessed face, 
Showers us with worlds of wondrous grace. 

JEHOVAH RAPHA, every saint can know, 
THE GOD THAT HEALS, and sanctifies the soul. 
His arms of love stretch round us and secure, 
For every aching wound He is the cure.

Independence

Independence

There was a time when I believed
that all the blessings I received
were treasures I myself had earned,
but through the years I slowly learned.

Regardless how I pushed and strained,
security was never gained,
and I began to comprehend
there’s one in whom I must depend.

I played the odds and placed a bet,
but earnings came and left me debt.
I’m still determined to embark,
but yet again I miss the mark.

I recognized I’ll never win
and break these chains of wretched sin.
My righteousness is mere pretend;
there’s one in whom I must depend.

Through all the earthly pain and strife,
I know in whom I’ll trust my life.
I need the grace His love provides
and all the ways His Spirit guides,

So I will sink beneath the waves
because I know that Jesus saves
for He will cast my sins away
on this, my In Dependence Day.

ABSOLUTE TRUTH

What ever happened to absolute truth
It seems that today it’s become so uncouth
If anyone says this is right or it’s wrong
A tolerance protestor will come along

They claim we’re invaders of their own right
The laws of God they just simply rewrite
They think that the Judge of the earth is asleep
And the things that He said we’re not really to keep

But all of us who are really in tune
We know all He spoke is as sure as the moon
We know that each word that He gave was conclusive
But to carnal man it will sound so elusive

Truth has a way to set everything straight
When applied it will quickly end a debate
A lie will put you in a bind awfully
But the truth is the key to set you free

So when in the Spirit God gives you a word
And it’s something that’s not very commonly heard
Don’t buckle your knees and to peer pressure bend
But stand for the truth and you’ll stand in the end

Lord, who shall abide in Thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in Thy
holy hill? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and
speaketh the truth in his heart. ~Psalm 15:1,2

This Journey of Life

This journey of life
Can change from day to day.
Through valleys, over hills,
Let God lead the way.

We are but pilgrims,
Trav'ling through this land.
God is by our side,
Holding on to our hand.

The roads we travel
And the paths we trod,
May we be faithful
And fully trust in God.

When we face trying times
And don't know what to do,
We can be assured
That God will see us through.

When our journey is o'er,
On God we can depend;
For He will be with us
To the very end.

No Greater Love

My Jesus, I really love Thee.
You are such a Friend indeed.
I want to always put You first
And follow wherever You lead.

I want to thank You everyday
For dying for my great sin.
You shed Your blood for me
To give me Your peace within.

No greater love hath anyone
Than the love You have for all.
You will save the vilest sinner
If upon You, one will call.

My Jesus, I can never forget
What You have done for me.
I'll thank You again in Glory
When Your loving face I see.

If It Be God's Will

If we ask in faith
then we must believe
if it be God’s will . . .
our requests we’ll receive.

If we ask in faith,
and put aside our doubt
if it be God’s will . . .
our pleas He’ll carry out.

If we ask in faith,
without any hesitation
if it be God’s will . . .
He’ll bless our supplication.

If we ask in faith,
and not have any distrust
if it be God’s will . . .
our prayers He’ll grant us.

If we ask in faith,
if it be God’s will . . .
then our requests to Him
He will indeed fulfill!

James 1:6

“But let him ask in faith,
nothing wavering.
For he that wavereth
is like a wave
of the sea driven
with the wind and tossed.”

Dear Lord

Every morning when I rise,
I know I have a price to pay,
Dear Lord, before every eyes,
Give me the best words to say.

I know I may not be the best today,
But that doesn't mean tomorrow will be the same,
Dear Lord, give me skills I pray,
To come out very victorious in this life's game.

Who am I that you are so mindful of me,
I'm not better of than a condemned sinner,
Dear Lord, open my eyes to see,
The essence of staying in you even deeper.

My earnest desire is to stay with you forever,
But sometimes I derail when life makes me suffer,
Dear Lord, help me hold fast to you to cross life's river,
That I may finally enjoy the benefits of knowing you better.

I seek peace everyday of my life,
But each day I'm faced with different forms of violence,
Dear Lord help me to live above this strife,
That I may fulfill the true essence of my existence.

I've come a very long way this far,
And I can't turn to go back to where I started from,
Dear Lord, give me grace to push further,
That I may be readily available when you shall come.

Finally, my utmost prayer is this,
When your trumpet shall sound,
And you shall come in peace,
Dear Lord, may I in thee be found.