Are You There?

Are you there, Lord? Can you hear my humble prayer?

Are you there, Lord? Will you take me as your own?

I got on my knees And wept for sins I had done

Please forgive me And whisper sweet peace to me

First Chorus

I cried to the Lord He heard me from His Holy Hill

You’re my child, You will never walk alone

Give me your burdens I’ll give you comfort and peace

Give your love And I’ll make your life complete

You were there, Lord When I needed your love

You were there, Lord I had no one to call my own

When I needed you, You were right by my side

My precious Lord You whispered sweet peace to me

Second Chorus

I cried to the Lord He heard me from His Holy Hill

I’m His child, I have never walked alone

I gave my burdens He gave me comfort and peace

He gave me love And He made my life complete

Controversial

I'm not afraid of being controversial

It forces me to define what I believe in.
It doesn't matter if I paid all my dues
As long as people can hear the Truth and Good News.

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Desperately Seeking

We live in a world of mass confusion

The need for direction creates illusions

See them looking here and there for Truth

Desperately seeking something that’s of use

Emptiness defines this generation

They’ve filled their lives with all their possessions

Their career takes the place of family

Misplaced worship determines their eternity

Long ago they spoke of an unknown God

We have returned to their way of thought

It is up to us to make sure they’re taught

Because of Christ our salvation was bought

House of Glass

Have you ever shook your head at one in pain

Though you’ve not walked a mile in their shoes?

Did you decide they deserved this pain

Because of their sin along the way?

Jesus condemned the leaders of the church

For their self-righteous judgment

Whatever measure you judge others by

You will be judged by God in heave

You’re not the one they’re supposed to please

Don’t shun them in their hour of need

Only by God’s grace have you been spared

Life them up to the Father in prayer

Chorus

Look at yourself and see your own faults

Recognize your lack of compassion

Remember that all glass walls will shatter

You can’t throw stones in a house of glass

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This morning I walked on a path lined with trees

The colors of fall displayed on fallen leaves

An animal lay in eternal slumber

There by the pathway, no more time to wander

I wondered about some of the mys’tries of life

As I took in the beauty of sounds and sights.

What causes one to live and another die?

What notions of life does this mys’try belie?

Tell me, Lord, what are the mysteries of days;

Just how do you determine the length of our stay?

I’m wond’rin’ just what you have based mine upon.

Did the number of mistakes determine how long?

But is that really your measure of the count?

Could it be true all my sins you discount?

If that’s the case, then I could never deny

I’ve not giv’n reason for one moment of time.

If I have success it’s not because of me.

It’s only because of the gift from Calvary.

I’ll make every day count as good for your cause

Take the time to reflect a moment to pause

Salvation has given the days that you lent

My desire’s to live well in these days I’ve spent;

If I’ve giv’n up anything for you in my life

It will be repaid in the end of all time.

You are the answer to the mys’tries of days

You have counted all the hours of my way.

As Lord of the mys’tries of days, I will bow

To trust in your way, I will choose to do now.

I respect your way You are Lord of the Mysteries of Days

Song of My Heart

By: Mary Ann Rosser & Chris Burnett

Chorus

You are the song of my heart, Jesus

You are the joy that fills my soul

You are the peace that comforts my sorrows

You are the love that makes me whole

I had wandered far away, ashamed of all my sin

But you loved me anyway, and called to me again

You didn’t want a sacrifice, more than Calvary could bring

Mercy shown to my broken life could only make me sing

Now I’m wrapped within your arms of grace so tenderly

And when all is stripped away, it’s only You they’ll see

Love is the essence, of who you truly are

This song wells up inside me, and pours out from my heart

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You are the song of my heart, Jesus

You are the love that makes me whole

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The Language of My Heart

Read God's Word and hear his voice.

Obey His precepts and know His joy.

Seek His face and know His person.

Plead for love, mercy and grace and know His Son.

Search His heart and know His Spirit.

Welcome His Spirit and know His fullness.

Worship His sovereignty and receive His blessing.

Praise his holiness and know warmth and security of His love.

Pray for His guidance and be prepared to be carried .

Fulfill God's purpose for your life, know what it is to be complete.

When the language of your hearts is spoken...there are no words.

But God hears...the guilt, shame, fear and later, after His cleansing, love, peace, joy, willingness, and finally, contentment, fulfillment, completeness, and longing...longing for home, that heavenly home where God will dwell with us, where joy shall never end, and God Himself will "wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain for the former things have passed away. Then He who sat on the throne said, "Behold I make all things new." (Revelation 21:3-5)

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Christmas Child

Dependent on a young mother,

His tiny body so fragile

Humble beginnings leave no doubt,

He came to serve because of love

But questions sometimes flood my thoughts,

I would like to know the answer

How did God contain His power,

His glory in this Christmas child?

I was a slave living in sin

But proudly I stand before you

‘Cause in this place, and on this day

I know for sure, I have no doubt

By the pow’r of the Son of God

 There has been a new work within

‘Cause today God removed my shame

Enabled by the Christmas Child

I carry no shame for my past

My head is up, my shoulders high

Not because of what I have done

Or because I am important

God looked beyond the obvious

To recognize my potential

My stain is gone, I’m pure as snow

Perfected by the Christmas Child

All the pow’r of the universe

Contained in the body of a child;

All the glory befit the King

Wrapped in the form of a baby.

Won’t you give me an answer?

Can you unfold this mystery?

Just how did God contain all this

In the body of His Christmas child?

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Fragrant perfume its splendor be

The essence of who it would become

Divine, the petals so crimson red

Through the thorns that loomed ahead

Lifting up the Rose of Heaven

Strong and sturdy stands the stem

Sweet and gentle are the petals

Precious bloom of love’s desire

Head bowed down, complete surrender

Weary worn and oh, so tender

Rain of God spilled on the soil

In this garden grew our Savior

Rose of Heaven, sweet and lovely

Fragrant essence, be my life

Pure and perfect, be my form

Wither not as Heaven’s born

There came a Rose, a rose from Heaven

Spirit’s beauty still unseen

Seed not of an earthly Father

Imprint of grace alive in me

Precious bloom of love’s desire

Fragrant essence, be my life

Pure and perfect be my form

Wither not as Heaven’s born

Imprint of grace alive in me

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Moon and stars in a dark midnight sky

Shine so brightly though I wonder why

I Stand and marvel at the work of His hands

More numerous than all the grains of sand

Who can deny the power of God?

Or display His beauty on this sod?

He is the fount of living water

Given to all His sons and daughters.

Why does He offer His love and peace?

His sure faithfulness will never cease.

My debt has been paid, His peace had a price.

Believe and receive this gift of life.

Your peace stills the waters of my soul

When I am broken it makes me whole

In all that I do, You are my light

It’s Your peace that makes everything right

In you and you alone do I trust,

Still the waters of my soul, Jesus.

Your peace stills the waters of my soul

Your peace

Mercy & Grace

The preacher told me this awesome story

There’s a man who takes all of my worry

His name is Jesus, they say he loves me

Though I’m a sinner, His death sets me free.

So now I can see I need you for life

I wanna walk away from all of this strife

Oh Lord, I can see I’m broken and alone

The weight of my sin is keeping me down.

God’s mercy sows me loving compassion

He crowns me with love, the work has been done.

His grace extends me unmerited favor

All because of the work of the Savior.

I come to your throne for mercy and grace

‘Cause the Son of God, He stood in my place.

Upon a cruel cross He took all my shame

And on His shoulders, there rested my blame.

My guilt and my shame I leave at the cross.

My heart can sing ‘cause I’m no longer lost.

You’re my Redeemer, my Savior and Friend.

I vow to serve you to the very end.

I give you glory and honor and praise

You’ve shown me purpose, your mercy, your grace.

Once I was so lost, but now I’ve been found

My heart is now pure and your peace abounds

Oh won’t you open this good gift of life

He’ll deliver you from all of your strife.

Mercy and grace are yours for the taking

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I’ve walked trough valleys I thought were endless

So many times I felt broken and alone.

Where was the God who said “I’ll never leave you?”

My strength was spent, only faith remained.

Then I found strength in weakness.

In prayer I found the Lord.

Seems He didn’t need for

Me to carry the heavy load.

I know He’s promised to give us His strength

Don’t know why I thought I had to walk alone.

His love is unending, His power is awesome.

In my weakness I found God met me on my knees.

Then I found strength in dependence.

On the Lord I can rely.

I know that in weakness,

Dependence on God is my strength.

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Lord, your goodness is so far beyond

My capacity of understanding

And yet I can see it every day

If I take the time to look around.

I see you in the blanket of stars

The glowing moon as it lights my way

Oh I can feel your touch in the warmth

Of sunshine that splashes on my face.

I hear your whisper in blowing winds

As it plays and flirts among the trees.

And I smell the lilies you have made

That serve to decorate majestic fields.

I hear your song in the whippoorwill

The nightingale and canary too

And when I touch a baby’s skin

I know I’ve touched the work of your hand.

Oh, I have tasted of your goodness

I have experienced your blessings

Your love is displayed all around me

Yes, I have tasted and it is good.

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Chorus

Don’t give up just before your miracle

You know everything will fit into His plan

Try not to think what is wrong with the world

Cause you know the One who makes it right.

I was feeling so sorry for myself

Wanted things to happen on my terms

God took me to the place of miracles

To think I almost gave up too soon.

Miracles have to happen in God’s time

Not always what we want them to be

You’ve got to have a little faith and believe

Open up your heart and receive.

This place of miracles has its mysteries

But who can deny His generosity?

This is where God lavishes His love

And pours out your blessings

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How far will you go before you turn back?

Just how much are you willing to lose?

Your friends, your family, even your life

No one escapes because…..sin has a price.

If you’re still breathing air, it’s not too late.

You can do nothing that hasn’t been done

And nothing you’ve done is above his grace

Are you getting’ what you want…..in its place?

Pack up your anger, put away your desire

Discard the deceit you bought for yourself

Decide what you want and lift up your voice

Destiny’s not your fate…..it’s your choice!

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God I’ve let you down again,

I failed you one more time

Don’t know how I got here,

walked down that narrow line

Took a wrong turn on my way;

ended on a dark road.

Please take me out of this place,

be with me I pray.

Please forgive me, make me clean;

restore to me a pure heart;

Don’t deserve forgiveness;

I need to do my part.

Cause you see, I’ve hurt others;

it’s not for me I seek your face.

Heal our broken hearts today,

embrace me with your grace.

Never thought I’d go so far,

I walked with God for many years.

Why did I give in to desire?

Why did I give in to those fears?

I can’t judge another cause

I have been where they are

I know where sin will take me,

thank you for the cross.

Chorus

I have been where you are.

I’ve know the pain of sin.

Had to get humble and pray.

Give myself over to Him.

His tender mercy reached down.

Healed my soul sick with sin.

By the miracle of His blood,

I’ve been restored again.

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I’ve been restore to life.

Life in Jesus Christ.

I’ve been redeemed.

Eternal life is mine.

Oh yes, I’ve been restored to life

Spoken Word

Thank you Jesus.

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Well, I woke up this morning

With songs of joy in my heart

Didn’t know why I felt so good

And then this thought came to mind.

Oh I have no claim to fame

I am nothing on my own

But my Father is the king

I am an heir to all He has.

I’ve every reason to sing

As I get ready for the day

I know Jesus walks with me

And by His blood I’m made pure

I bless this day the Lord has made

For He is good, right and pure

I stand in awe of His love

And I praise His holy name.

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If I am anything at all I’m meant to be free

I can take it on the chin and stand up again.

Defiant, determined to be different somehow

But something keeps reminding me of who I used to be.

Fragile strength is all I have when I am on my own

I put my confidence in god and not myself.

‘cause I can see that life and love and security

Cannot be secured by any human flesh and bone.

What makes you think you’re able to make a difference?

Especially when you’ve made so many mistakes.

People know you. Know what you’ve done. They won’t believe.

You’ve nothing to give. No influence or reputation.

Voices of dark fear call to me from the other side.

Paralyzing me into a void of nothingness.

They point the finger of judgment. Hoping I’ll give up.

I’ve been here before. But can’t seem to stay away.

Dark fear will reach up and grab me. Try to confound me.

Weighs heavy on my soul. Tries to suffocate Truth.

A wedge of doubt here. A pinch of confusion there.

Nothing too obvious. Just enough to start descent.

Dark fear is not an emotion or state of mind.

It’s an oppression of my mind, soul and spirit.

Jesus won the right for my soul one day in his’try.

I stand tall in confidence. I CAN make a difference.

I have to believe I know what I know is true.

God said it first in creation…I choose to believe.

His Word tells me my life counts….so I choose to believe.

His Holy Spirit’s witness confirms it…so I choose to believe.

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Everywhere I go, God is always there.

Before time began, God was always there

After time is gone, God will still be there

In all of life. In all I do. God is there.

God is there and I know He is not silent.

He speaks in ways I can’t comprehend.

From everlasting to everlasting,

Beyond where time begins or ends…God is there.

God is there in important days of life.

He’s there when life seems to lack meaning.

Everywhere I could go -- God is there.

God is there and His voice is NOT silent.

He speaks to me in the hush of the day.

In meaningless, insignificant tasks

He gives meaning to the work of my hands

And gives purpose to His design for my life.

God is not silent

He is always there

God is not silent

Listen! Listen!

Can you hear him?

God is not silent!

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Something is Calling

Not Satisfied

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Breath of Prayer

Lord, hear my breath of prayer
Know that you are my God
Today I seek your face
Enfold me in your love
Lord, you are all that I need
Come fill me with your love

I whisper a breath of prayer
I feel so tired today
You can renew my strength
I trust you with my life
Oh won’t you look for me
In the palm of your hand

Lord, hear my breath of prayer
Know that I love you so
I’d love to sit at your feet
So I can learn your ways
Consume me with your love
This is my breath of prayer

First chorus

Breathe your Spirit on me
Breathe your Spirit on me
This is my breath of prayer
Breathe your Spirit on me

Your Spirit is my breath
Your Spirit is my breath
Lord, you are all that I need
Your Spirit is my breath

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