Building Zion Amidst Persecution- Joseph Smith

They pursue me with no cause to try
Without the least shadow of true justice
Coloring falsehoods with the blackest dye
Getting a rise out of their pretense

Deep water is what I am wont to swim in
Peril, I am called to crawl through always
I have seen envy and wrath all of my days
Judged, for good or bad I am famed

But all of this is second nature to me
A small price for the building of Zion

Like Paul who gloried in tribulation

Deliverance he kept his sights on

Let all the saints rejoice

Glad in cause of Israel

God's path is forever choice

Yes, with faith we cannot fail

Let His work continue

Each in their appointed place

And if some persecute you

Through faith, 

You will be saved by grace

So many are in need of light
It is not just about those around us

There are those on the other side

Awaiting the presence of Jesus

[Verse 1] They pursue me with no cause to try Without the least shadow of true justice Coloring falsehoods with the blackest dye Getting a rise out of their pretense "Deep water is what I am wont to swim in" Peril, I am called to crawl through always I have seen envy and wrath all of my days Judged, for good or bad I am famed [Pre-Chorus] But all of this is second nature to me A small price for the building of Zion Like Paul who gloried in tribulation Deliverance he kept his sights on [Chorus] Let all the saints rejoice And be glad in Israel God's path is forever choice Yes, with faith we cannot fail Let all the saints rejoice And be glad in Israel Let His work continue Each in their appointed place [Verse 2] And if some persecute you Through faith, You will be saved by grace I will not bow to what they say I will not trade my steadfast way Deep water is what I am wont to swim in Peril, I am called to crawl through always I have seen envy and wrath all of my days Judged, for good or bad I am famed [Pre-Chorus] But all of this is second nature to me A small price for the building of Zion Like Paul who gloried in tribulation Deliverance he kept his sights on [Chorus] Let all the saints rejoice And be glad in Israel God's path is forever choice Yes, with faith we cannot fail Let all the saints rejoice And be glad in Israel Let His work continue Each in their appointed place [Bridge] Though they raise their voices high Still Your promise will remain Through the furnace and the flood I am held within Your name [Final Chorus] Let all the saints rejoice And be glad in Israel God's path is forever choice Yes, with faith we cannot fail Let all the saints rejoice And be glad in Israel Let His work continue Each in their appointed place

• Ephesians 2:8-9: "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast."
• https://sacred-texts.com/mor/dc/dc127.htm

• 127. Letter from Joseph Smith to the Saints at Nauvoo, Illinois, September 1, 1842.
  History of the Church 5:142-44.

THE SYMBOL OF OUR FAITH

They judged Him, as though He were just a Jew.
He forgave them for they “know not what they do”.
He died in pain, loneliness and misery,
Him, the greatest miracle in history.
Without Christ, what of all who've lived and died?
He arose in power, beauty and in life.
Why do ye seek the living among the dead?
He was not there; He'd risen as He had said.

The day dawned and became the new Sabbath.
So, all man could resurrect, as He now hath.
Although He hung on a cross that tragic day,
Keeping covenants is the symbol of our faith.
To a world wavering, there's a new witness.
We've a Book of Mormon and prophet's preface.
It tells of how Jesus came to our nation.
His love's to all man no matter their station.

As His Saints we've responsibility,
To live good lives to our best ability.
We're thankful He suffered the grave price.
From the tomb, He emerged, as our Living Christ.
Though skin worms may destroy this body,
We'll resurrect and then we'll have eyes to see.
Our Lord above, who's dressed in the brightest white.
He's our strength. He's our comfort. He is the Christ.


Gordon B. Hinckley,
The Symbol of Our Faith
Ensign, Apr 2005, 2-6

Verse 1] They judged Him, as though He were just a Jew. He forgave them for they “know not what they do”. He died in pain, loneliness and misery, Him, the greatest miracle in history. Without Christ, what of all who've lived and died? He arose in power, beauty and in life. [Pre-Chorus] Why do ye seek the living among the dead? He was not there; He'd risen as He had said. The day dawned and became the new Sabbath. So, all man could resurrect, as He now hath. [Chorus] Living Christ, Living Christ You rose in power and in light Living Christ, Living Christ You are our strength tonight (You are our strength tonight) [Verse 2] Although He hung on a cross that tragic day, Keeping covenants is the symbol of our faith. To a world wavering, there's a new witness. We've a Book of Mormon and prophet's preface. It tells of how Jesus came to our nation. His love's to all man no matter their station. [Bridge] As His Saints we've responsibility, To live good lives to our best ability. We're thankful He suffered the grave price. From the tomb, He emerged, as our Living Christ. [Chorus] Living Christ, Living Christ You rose in power and in light Living Christ, Living Christ You are our strength tonight (You are our strength tonight) [Outro] Though skin worms may destroy this body, We'll resurrect and then we'll have eyes to see. Our Lord above, who's dressed in the brightest white. He's our strength. He's our comfort. He is the Christ.

Enduring- Sea Glass

Like the sea glass you find 

Polished along the shore

Beautiful things take time 

Endure. Life offers more!

What's the Worst Thing That Can Happen?

If you don't get it right

It will set you back

Seek through prayer for insight

As you work to stay on track

There's so many paths to choose

So many things you can lose

Don't let the spirit be one of them

For that is your eternal friend 

Born of Christ We Bear His Name

Born of Christ

We bear His name

Filled with light

Faith's embers flame

Ever mercy

He supplies

He of meekness

Purifies

Through covenants

We follow Him

Strength He sends

Freely given

He is the Way

To Our Home

Through Him we pray...

And are shown

Free to choose

The perfect plan

The Good News 

Is for all man

He is the Truth

And the Light

Love is our proof

All is right...

Verse 1] Born of Christ We bear His name Filled with light Faith's embers flame Ever mercy He supplies He of meekness Purifies [Pre-Chorus] Through covenants We follow Him Strength He sends Freely given He is the Way To Our Home Through Him we pray And are shown [Chorus] We bear His name We bear His name Born of Christ, we rise Love is our proof Love is our proof All is right in His light [Verse 2] Free to choose The perfect plan The Good News Is for all man He is the Truth And the Light Love is our proof All is right [Pre-Chorus] Through covenants We follow Him Strength He sends Freely given He is the Way To Our Home Through Him we pray And are shown [Chorus] We bear His name We bear His name Born of Christ, we rise Love is our proof Love is our proof All is right in His light [Bridge] Mercy leads Where pride falls away Meek hearts bloom When we say His name Free to choose Still He calls us near Truth and light Make the path stay clear [Chorus] We bear His name We bear His name Born of Christ, we rise Love is our proof Love is our proof All is right in His light

Purity in Thought-Each Understood

There's something to be said
Of purity in thought
When others are worldly led
Those pure choose to not

When angry words insult
They turn the other cheek
And for the eternal result
They try to be kind and meek

Oh, may this turn away wrath
If not from man then from God
As we each travel life's path
Our influence is narrow or broad

Let's be kind to each other
And see in each what is good
For we're sisters and brothers
Each seeking to be understood

[Verse 1] There's something to be said Of purity in thought When others are worldly led Those pure choose to not When angry words insult Turn the other cheek For the eternal result Try to be kind and meek [Chorus] Let's be kind to each other Let's be kind to each other See in each what is good (what is good) For we're sisters and brothers For we're sisters and brothers Each seeking to be understood (to be understood) [Verse 2] Oh, may this turn away wrath If not from man then from God As we each travel life's path Our influence is narrow or broad [Chorus] Let's be kind to each other Let's be kind to each other See in each what is good (what is good) For we're sisters and brothers For we're sisters and brothers Each seeking to be understood (to be understood) [Bridge] If anger comes, let it fade If pride should rise, let it kneel May mercy mark the choices made And make our hearts more real [Final Chorus] Let's be kind to each other Let's be kind to each other See in each what is good (what is good) For we're sisters and brothers For we're sisters and brothers Each seeking to be understood (to be understood

Offering Your Cheek in a Messy Divorce

 

What does offering your cheek

Look like in a messy divorce?

Avoid escalating disputes

Use grace in every discourse

Work to promote the idea

Of emotional resilience

Get off by yourself to think

And be taught in the silence

Focus on personal growth

For dignity and composure

For healing in your heart and soul

Make the kind of goals your can measure

Perhaps use a mediator

So your can heal and move on

You don't have to talk together

No longer a mat to step upon

Know your emotions are raw

And you need to get your thoughts out

Ever turn towards God

Be transformed with the Spirit about

[Verse 1] What does offering your cheek Look like in a messy divorce? Avoid escalating disputes Use grace in every discourse Work to promote the idea Of emotional resilience [Pre-Chorus] Get off by yourself to think And be taught in the silence Focus on personal growth For dignity and composure [Chorus] Offer your cheek Offer your cheek When the room runs hot Offer your cheek Offer your cheek And let the anger stop [Verse 2] For healing in your heart and soul Make the kind of goals your can measure Perhaps use a mediator So your can heal and move on You don't have to talk together No longer a mat to step upon [Pre-Chorus] Know your emotions are raw And you need to get your thoughts out Ever turn towards God Be transformed with the Spirit about [Chorus] Offer your cheek Offer your cheek When the room runs hot Offer your cheek Offer your cheek And let the anger stop [Bridge] Get off by yourself to think Be taught in the silence Ever turn towards God Be transformed with the Spirit about [Final Chorus] Offer your cheek Offer your cheek When the room runs hot Offer your cheek Offer your cheek And let the anger stop

• Non-violence in Conflict: Encouraging individuals to avoid escalating disputes and instead respond with grace, even in emotionally charged situations.
• Emotional Resilience: Promoting the idea of maintaining dignity and composure rather than seeking revenge or harboring bitterness.
• Transformative Approach: Focusing on personal growth and healing rather than getting caught up in the adversarial nature of divorce proceeding

What Sticks- Write it Down

What sticks to the walls of your heart

From all you have learned at conference?

How often do you feel God impart

His love and wisdom for a difference?

Write it down 

And let it grow within

To reach you,

With love. That what's written

Can teach you again and again

When you come to church, expect this

As you partake of the sacrament 

As you hear the talks and lessons

Here something, just for you is meant.

Write it down 

And let it grow within

To reach you,

With love. That what's written

Can teach you again and again

As you read from His holy word

Pray that it be a part of your life

You will feel love, holier

As you seek out what for you has light

Write it down 

And let it grow within

To reach you,

With love. That what's written

Can teach you again and again

As you serve, working as His hands

From what you have learned impart

Together then to understand

That every soul has a part

And He writes upon the heart

[Verse 1] What sticks to the walls of your heart From all you have learned at conference? How often do you feel God impart His love and wisdom for a difference? [Pre-Chorus] Write it down Let it grow within To reach you With love [Chorus] Write it down And let it grow Within your heart Again and again That what's written Can teach you Again and again (again and again) [Verse 2] When you come to church, expect this As you partake of the sacrament As you hear the talks and lessons Here something, just for you is meant [Pre-Chorus] Write it down Let it grow within To reach you With love [Chorus] Write it down And let it grow Within your heart Again and again That what's written Can teach you Again and again (again and again) [Verse 3] As you read from His holy word Pray that it be a part of your life You will feel love, holier As you seek out what for you has light [Bridge] As you serve, working as His hands From what you have learned impart Together then to understand That every soul has a part [Final Chorus] Write it down And let it grow Within your heart Again and again That what's written Can teach you Again and again (teach you again) And He writes Upon the heart (again and again)

Psalms 25

 

Read the teal. why?

Read the pink. your gratitude and praise

Read the green. your needs

Read the yellow. your faith

Psalms 25  To You I Lift Up My Soul

Of David.a

1 To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul;

2in You, my God, I trust.

Do not let me be put to shame;

do not let my enemies exult over me.

3Surely none who wait for You will be put to shame;

but those who engage in treachery without cause will be disgraced.

4Show me Your ways, O LORD;

teach me Your paths.

5Guide me in Your truth and teach me,

for You are the God of my salvation;

all day long I wait for You.

6Remember, O LORD, Your compassion and loving devotion,

for they are from age to age.

7Remember not the sins of my youth,

nor my rebellious acts;

remember me according to Your loving devotion,

because of Your goodness, O LORD.

8Good and upright is the LORD;

therefore He shows sinners the way.

9He guides the humble in what is right

and teaches them His way.

10All the LORD’s ways are loving and faithful

to those who keep His covenant and His decrees.

11For the sake of Your name, O LORD,

forgive my iniquity, for it is great.

12Who is the man who fears the LORD?

He will instruct him in the path chosen for him.

13His soul will dwell in prosperity,

and his descendants will inherit the land.

14The LORD confides in those who fear Him,

and reveals His covenant to them.

15My eyes are always on the LORD,

for He will free my feet from the mesh.

16Turn to me and be gracious,

for I am lonely and afflicted.

17The troubles of my heart increase;

free me from my distress.

18Consider my affliction and trouble,

and take away all my sins.

19Consider my enemies, for they are many,

and they hate me with vicious hatred.

20Guard my soul and deliver me;

let me not be put to shame,

for I take refuge in You.

21May integrity and uprightness preserve me,

because I wait for You.b

22Redeem Israel, O God,

from all its distress.

In the darkest moments

I read Psalms twenty five

Until I feel His peace

Come light and lift my mind

I feel His love wash over me

I know He hears my prayers

He knows my sorrows, my cares

I pray and share my feelings:

Lord, I am lonely

I am afflicted

I am troubled in my heart

How I feel dejected  

sad, depressed; dispirited

Still, I know who Thou art!

I come, fleeing commotion

Thou promises salvation

I feel Thy deep compassion

I come for love and devotion

Thou art good and upright

Thy ways are loving and faithful

Thou speaks and leads with Light

Reveal Thy path 

For mine in painful

Guide me, 

Teach me

Give me truth

Remember not the sins of my youth

Forgive

My iniquity

My rebellious acts

I want but your goodness

I want to walk on Thy righteous path

Free my feet from the mesh

Come teach me of Thy Way

Redeem me from distress

Humbly for this I pray

For Thy refuge I wait

[Verse 1] In my darkest moments I read Thy Psalms twenty-five Until I feel Thy peace Come light and lift my mind I feel Thy love wash over me I know Thou hears my prayers Thou knows my sorrows and my cares [Pre-Chorus] I pray and share my feelings Lord, I am lonely I am afflicted I am troubled in my heart How I feel dejected Sad, depressed, dispirited Still, I know who Thou art [Chorus] Guide me, teach me Give me truth Guide me, teach me Lead me through Thy path is mercy Thy path is light Guide me, teach me Hold me right (Guide me, teach me) [Verse 2] I come, fleeing commotion Thou promises salvation I seek Thy deep compassion I come for love and devotion Thou art good and upright Thy ways are loving and faithful Thou speaks and leads with Light Reveal Thy path for mine in painful [Pre-Chorus] Guide me Teach me Give me truth Remember not The sins of my youth Forgive My iniquity My rebellious acts Still I lean on Thee [Chorus] Guide me, teach me Give me truth Guide me, teach me Lead me through Thy path is mercy Thy path is light Guide me, teach me Hold me right (Guide me, teach me) [Bridge] I want but Your goodness I want to walk on Thy righteous path Free my feet from the mesh Come teach me of Thy Way Redeem me from distress Humbly for this I pray For Thy refuge I wait For Thy refuge I wait [Final Chorus] Guide me, teach me Give me truth Guide me, teach me Lead me through Thy path is mercy Thy path is light Guide me, teach me Hold me right (Guide me, teach me) (For Thy refuge I wait

Brainstorm

Throw things out

While they're hot

See what sticks

Random thoughts

Jesus Forgives Sins and Heals a Man Stricken with Palsy

Jesus said, "An eye for an eye
A tooth for a tooth"

Then, suddenly there was open sky

And a bed dropped from the roof 

Jesus spoke to this man

Palsied from birth

His sins were forgiven

He stood with worth!

He, humbly lowered

This man arose now healed

And hugged the Lord

Then walked home with his bed

Stratight away

Jesus was accused

Of blasphemy

Quietly, He mused

Then He turned to impart

"Why reason these things

Within your own heart?"

Healing and forgiving

Neither are easy

But, each are a blessing

Let us remember 

Jesus' words, His deeds

And as a member

Meekly follow His lead

Don't sink to the level
Of anger or fear
Resist not that evil
Keep your purpose near

Do all a favor
Speak of faith, not doubt
Look to the Savior
Keep His love about

If he strikes your cheek

Offer the other

Be bold and yet meek

Love one another

Then, hold up Christ's light
And seek to know His will
If it's right, then fight
Armed with righteousness, still

[Verse 1] Jesus said, An eye for an eye A tooth for a tooth Then, suddenly they saw the open sky And a bed dropped down from the roof Jesus spoke to this man Palsied from birth His sins were forgiven He stood with worth! [Chorus] Love one another Love one another Be bold and yet meek Love one another Look to the Savior Keep His love about Love one another Cast the fear out [Verse 2] He, humbly lowered This man arose now healed And hugged the Lord Then walked home with his bed Stratight away Jesus was accused Of blasphemy Quietly, He mused Then He turned to impart [Pre-Chorus] Why reason these things Within your own heart? Healing and forgiving Neither are easy But, each are a blessing Let us remember [Chorus] Love one another Love one another Be bold and yet meek Love one another Look to the Savior Keep His love about Love one another Cast the fear out [Bridge] Jesus' words, His deeds And as a member Meekly follow His lead Don't sink to the level Of anger or fear Resist not that evil Keep your purpose near [Final Chorus] Do all a favor Speak of faith, not doubt Look to the Savior Keep His love about If he strikes your cheek Offer the other Be bold and yet meek Love one another Then, hold up Christ's light And seek to know His will If it's right, then fight Armed with righteousness, still

• Matthew 5:39

  39 But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Offer Your Cheek- Be Meek

 

Verse 1]

What does it hurt to show but love To those who've turned From God above? To those who've walked Away from Him Those who now talk Against Heaven? [Pre-Chorus] Offer your cheek And then the other Don't back down Meek But kindness offer [Chorus] Offer your cheek And then the other Don't back down Meek, but kindness offer Melt their hearts (melt their hearts) Vent their steam (vent their steam) Love restarts Hope, let's dream! [Verse 2] Perfectly And surpass The fearing And the crowd That they draw Though their proud They, too, need God! [Pre-Chorus] Offer your cheek And then the other Don't back down Meek But kindness offer [Chorus] Offer your cheek And then the other Don't back down Meek, but kindness offer Melt their hearts (melt their hearts) Vent their steam (vent their steam) Love restarts Hope, let's dream! [Bridge] They, too, need God Even now When they spit out What they don't know We stay gentle We stay true Love can reach What fear can't do [Final Chorus] Offer your cheek And then the other Don't back down Meek, but kindness offer Melt their hearts (melt their hearts) Vent their steam (vent their steam) Love restarts Hope, let's dream! True to His word He offered His cheek Unto Judas As one betrayed, Meek

Offer Your Cheek

What does it hurt 

to show but love

To those who've turned

From God above?

To those who've walked

Away from Him

Those who now talk

Against Heaven?

Offer your cheek

And then the other

Don't back down. Meek,

But kindness offer

Melt their hearts

Vent their steam

Love restarts

Hope. Let's dream!

Perfectly

And surpass

The fearing

And the crowd

That they draw

Though their proud

They, too, need God!

Offer your cheek

And then the other

Don't back down. Meek,

But kindness offer

Verse 1] What does it hurt to show but love To those who've turned From God above? To those who've walked Away from Him Those who now talk Against Heaven? [Pre-Chorus] Offer your cheek And then the other Don't back down Meek But kindness offer [Chorus] Offer your cheek And then the other Don't back down Meek, but kindness offer Melt their hearts Vent their steam Love restarts Hope, let's dream! [Verse 2] Perfectly And surpass The fearing And the crowd That they draw Though their proud They, too, need God! [Pre-Chorus] Offer your cheek And then the other Don't back down Meek But kindness offer [Chorus] Offer your cheek And then the other Don't back down Meek, but kindness offer Melt their hearts Vent their steam Love restarts Hope, let's dream [Bridge] They, too, need God Even now When they spit out What they don't know We stay gentle We stay true Love can reach What fear can't do [Final Chorus] Offer your cheek And then the other Don't back down Meek, but kindness offer Melt their hearts Vent their steam Love restarts Hope, let's dream!

True to His word

He offered His cheek

Unto Judas 

As one betrayed, Meek

Matthew 5:39-42  New International Version

39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. 42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

Step 12: Service - Erik’s Story about Drug Addiction Recovery

Within seconds, I was on the floor
It was an overdose!
I didn't want to live anymore
I landed flat on my nose
Shattered and in need of repair
I went to 12 step in spite of my face
Line upon line I came unto care
And my life started to fall into place
Because of what I now know
I return to recover every week
And in new ways, I still grow
To become strong, where I was weak

Face the music

And come clean

Addicts are sick

What's hidden gets seen

Face the music

And joy to your step

twelve steps. Do it

Our Savior will help

[Verse 1] Within seconds, I was on the floor It was an overdose! I didn't want to live anymore I landed flat on my nose Shattered and in need of repair I went to 12 step in spite of my face Line upon line I came unto care And my life started to fall into place [Pre-Chorus] Because of what I now know I return to recover every week And in new ways, I still grow To become strong, where I was weak [Chorus] Face the music And come clean Face the music And come clean Addicts are sick What's hidden gets seen Face the music Add joy to your step Twelve steps. Do it Our Savior will help [Verse 2] Because of what I now know I return to recover every week And in new ways, I still grow To become strong, where I was weak [Chorus] Face the music And come clean Face the music And come clean Addicts are sick What's hidden gets seen Face the music Add joy to your step Twelve steps. Do it Our Savior will help [Bridge] Line upon line I came unto care Shattered and in need of repair I went to 12 step in spite of my face And my life started to fall into place [Final Chorus] Face the music And come clean Face the music And come clean Addicts are sick What's hidden gets seen Face the music Add joy to your step Twelve steps. Do it Our Savior will help

https://youtu.be/7avoFnympIg?si=QVfO_cfTRO5WCxyl

Faith Family Career- Three Pillars in Life

Faith, Family, career

Three pillars in life

Daily balance appears

As you prioritize

faith- focus in

With new energy

For fear can't win

It's the enemy

Days hours and seasons

Mean nothing without God

Without the sacrament

You've loss, the week seems gone

Take time to be still

Keep your pillars real

Set aside the fluff

You've no time for this stuff

Marriage works as a team

Then the strength is there

To go forth and live your dreams

Supported by those who care

To achieve this is rare

You've priorities you share

Loyalty and trust

Build the bond with God

Such security, thus

Is the greatest wealth to be sought

Work, don't hesitate

Be on the defense

Eliminate 

distractions, hence

Steady your nerves

Don't run away

Store up reserves

don't cave, have faith

Communicate

With purpose real

Tell all, don't wait

Share how you feel

Preoccupation

Has eager hands

Show faith in action

As life demands

Take time to be still

Keep your pillars real

Set aside the fluff

You've no time for this stuff

Work for a life you'll love

[Verse 1] Faith, family, career Three pillars in life Daily balance appears As you prioritize Faith-focus in With new energy For fear can't win It's the enemy [Pre-Chorus] Days hours and seasons Mean nothing without God Without the sacrament You've loss, the week seems gone Take time to be still Keep your pillars real Set aside the fluff You've no time for this stuff [Chorus] Take time to be still Take time to be still Keep your pillars real Keep your pillars real Faith, family, career Faith, family, career Work for a life you'll love Work for a life you'll love [Verse 2] Marriage works as a team Then the strength is there To go forth and live your dreams Supported by those who care To achieve this is rare You've priorities you share Loyalty and trust Build the bond with God [Pre-Chorus] Such security, thus Is the greatest wealth to be sought Work, don't hesitate Be on the defense Eliminate distractions, hence Steady your nerves Don't run away Store up reserves don't cave, have faith [Chorus] Take time to be still Take time to be still Keep your pillars real Keep your pillars real Faith, family, career Faith, family, career Work for a life you'll love Work for a life you'll love [Bridge] Communicate With purpose real Tell all, don't wait Share how you feel Preoccupation Has eager hands Show faith in action As life demands [Final Chorus] Take time to be still Take time to be still Keep your pillars real Keep your pillars real Faith, family, career Faith, family, career Work for a life you'll love Work for a life you'll love

Andy Reid: Faith, Family, and Football

https://youtu.be/Uj5iPwaNx9E?si=L7WC04XH7aiuS0Dn

Umph Prayer

Trouble, fly over my head

And pass on far away

Spirit, come, in its stead

Fill me with peace this day

Help me think clearly

Give me the umph to work

Oh, motivate me

I get caught up in this world

Free me

Fill me

Help me stay calm

Warm my heart

And be my balm

Thou knows my heart

What I should do

Help me to start

And focus, too

Strengthen what's weak

Alleviate pain

I want to clean

well-being to gain

And a lot less shame

Verse 1] Trouble, fly over my head And pass on far away Spirit, come, in its stead Fill me with peace this day Help me think clearly Give me the umph to work Oh, motivate me I get caught up in this world [Pre-Chorus] Free me Fill me Help me stay calm Warm my heart And be my balm [Chorus] Thou knows my heart What I should do Thou knows my heart Help me start anew Strengthen what's weak Alleviate pain I want to clean Well-being to gain [Verse 2] Thou knows my heart What I should do Help me to start And focus, too Strengthen what's weak Alleviate pain I want to clean Well-being to gain And a lot less shame [Pre-Chorus] Free me Fill me Help me stay calm Warm my heart And be my balm [Chorus] Thou knows my heart What I should do Thou knows my heart Help me start anew Strengthen what's weak Alleviate pain I want to clean Well-being to gain [Bridge] When my thoughts run wild And my hands go still Hold me for a while Until I do Your will Free me Fill me Make me whole again [Final Chorus] Thou knows my heart What I should do Thou knows my heart Help me start anew Strengthen what's weak Alleviate pain I want to clean Well-being to gain And a lot less shame

Good Life in Christ

 

Today is a sad day

A day of goodbye

A loved one passed away

Gone physical ties

A time of giving back

Of what she received from others

A time to honor love

With thanks for what life truly offers

A time of paying forward

By becoming something more

Looking more heavenward

With faith in forever more

Feeling close to our Father

Feeling His love in my prayers

Feeling close to our Savior

Feeling He counts all our tears

God knows I'm broken-hearted

He whispers in my ear

Jesus picks up my pieces and

Lets me feel comfort near

May Thy grace hold me together

As my loved one rests in Christ

Keep our love warm for forever

Filled with thanks we'd had a good life

[Verse 1] Today is a sad day A day for goodbye A loved one passed away Gone physical ties A time of giving back Of what she received from others A time to honor love With thanks for what life truly offers [Pre-Chorus] A time of paying forward By becoming something more Looking more heavenward With faith in forever more [Chorus] Hold us together Hold us together May Thy grace hold us together As we let her go home [Verse 2] Feeling close to our Father Feeling His love in my prayers Feeling close to our Savior Feeling He counts all our tears God knows I'm broken-hearted He whispers in my ear Jesus picks up my pieces And lets me feel comfort near [Pre-Chorus] A time of paying forward By becoming something more Looking more heavenward With faith in forever more [Chorus] Hold us together Hold us together May Thy grace hold us together As we let her go home [Bridge] May Thy grace hold me together As my loved one rests in Christ Keep our love warm for forever Filled with thanks we'd had a good life [Final Chorus] Hold us together Hold us together May Thy grace hold us together As we let her go home Hold us together Hold us together With faith in forever more We will meet in Christ

In loving memory of Alicia

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Dear Father, Psalm 35: God is close to the broken-hearted. Count our tears. Pick up the pieces. Give us strength. Wrap us in your promises. Bring us comfort. Whisper in our ear. Shorten our season of grief with your grace.

Only Ever Urge and Encourage- Fight the Good Fight

 

The deceit of sin

hardens the heart

To argue who wins?

So where do you start?

Only and ever

With courage and grace

Exhort others

to an improved place

The softened heart

Will return to light

Will turn to prayer

And fight the good fight

To a place of faith

Love and meekness

For Godliness

And righteousness

[Verse 1] The deceit of sin hardens the heart To argue who wins? So where do you start? Only and ever With courage and grace [Pre-Chorus] Exhort others To an improved place The softened heart Will return to light [Chorus] Return to light Return to light Turn to prayer And fight the good fight Love and meekness Love and meekness [Verse 2] To a place of faith Love and meekness For Godliness And righteousness When the weight comes down Lift up your eyes

Hebrews 3: 13 But ^aexhort one another daily, while it is called ^bTo day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.

1 Timothy 6:11-12 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after ^arighteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on ^aeternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast ^bprofessed a good profession before many witnesses.

2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

Hebrews 12:1-2
1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. 

2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

profess= affirm one's faith in or allegiance to