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
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
This is a song I wrote this morning while in the shower. It is set to a tune that is similar to the old hymn “Filled With God.”
Under the Blood, I’m under the Blood.
No condemnation; no guilt for me.
Under the Blood, I’m under the Blood.
Pardoned and cleansed, and totally set free!
~Jonathan
July 1st, 2006 · Permalink · Back to Top · Comments (0) · Tagged: Hymns
They that wait upon you, oh Lord,
Shall daily renew their strength.
They will mount up on wings as eagles,
And Your Glory shall be revealed.
They will run and they shall not grow weary,
They will walk and they shall not faint.
They will mount up on wings as eagles,
And Your Glory shall be revealed!
Let my mouth cry out, “Your Holiness,”
Let my tongue sing forth Your praise!
Let the heavens declare, “You’re glorious,”
And let the earth give praise to Your Name, Amen!
~Jonathan
January 3rd, 2006 · Permalink · Back to Top · Comments (0) · Tagged: Hymns, Poems & Songs
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