At prayer this morning, this song came up in my heart. It defines the direction our church has been focusing lately. But I feel it needs some background explanation.
Mark 8:34–35 (KJV)
34 And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel’s, the same shall save it.
At prayer meetings lately, Pastor Chuck has been emphasizing our need to follow God’s perfect will, to do exactly what He wills for us. It is in this light that this song emerged. It’s very simple, with a traditional tune:
Willing to obey,
I’m willing to obey,
Even to death on the Cross.
Show me the way,
And I’ll do as You say.
I’m willing, no matter the cost.
And that has certainly been my prayer today!
~Jonathan
May 3rd, 2007 · Permalink · Back to Top · Comments (6) · Tagged: Hymns
Yesterday, as I stood among the reeds and the whistle of the wind and the softly falling rain,
I pondered the subject that I wouldn’t otherwise be so privy to this locale under differing circumstances.
Yesterday, as I listened to the song of the Mocking Bird and watched the Swans gracefully paddle across the pond,
I was filled with delight and awe at the splendor of God’s creation. “Just one more minute; I promise.
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Yesterday was the day I first exerted so much effort, first gave my whole body as a living sacrifice,
And yet, gained much more than I bargained for in return.
Yesterday I died.
~Jonathan
April 26th, 2007 · Permalink · Back to Top · Comments (5) · Tagged: Abstract Poetry, Blog
The sun is going down.
The birds are chirping,
The crickets cricketing,
And I am left to write about it.
The golden sky is turning
A dark Lavender,
And the beautiful rays of sunshine
Are shrinking back into their abode.
But the beauty of this time
Is watching life go to sleep.
She closes her eyes and covers up for the night,
Like a little boy I know growing tired.
It’s been nice to be here,
Experiencing the miracle of day’s end.
But I’m only human,
And it’s time for bed.
Good night, dear nature; I’ll see you in the morning,
When the sun’s golden rays
Will peek out from under their covers,
And the day will be brand new.
~Jonathan
September 4th, 2006 · Permalink · Back to Top · Comments (0) · Tagged: Abstract Poetry, Poems & Songs
I believe I receive everything You have for me.
And I know I’ll walk in Your path every day.
And I take what You have for me.
I receive Your blessing every day, my Everything.
And I’ll walk hand-in-hand with You,
Oh Lord, my God.
~Jonathan
July 21st, 2006 · Permalink · Back to Top · Comments (0) · Tagged: Hymns, Poems & Songs
This is another hymn I wrote this morning. They just started flowing. The lyrics are taken from the Gospel of John:
John 10:1-10 (NKJV)
1 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. 2 But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 To him the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4 And when he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. 5 Yet they will by no means follow a stranger, but will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.” 6 Jesus used this illustration, but they did not understand the things which He spoke to them.
7 Then Jesus said to them again, “Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. 8 All who ever came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them. 9 I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.
The song is set to its own tune and rhythm that I don’t know how to describe; you’d just have to hear it.
I know just what to do;
It never fails, You lead me.
I know just what to do;
A stranger I won’t hear.
I know just what to do;
It never fails, You show me.
I know just what to do;
I know my Father’s voice.
~Jonathan
July 1st, 2006 · Permalink · Back to Top · Comments (2) · Tagged: Hymns
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