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August 30, 2020

Promise Of Victory

Revelations 21:3-7

 

 

 

Revelations 

 

I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, "Look the home of God is now among his people!  He will remove all of their sorrows, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain.  For the old world and its evils are gone forever."

And the one sitting on the throne said, "Look, I am making all things new!" And then he said to me, "Write this down, for what I tell you is trustworthy and true." And he also said, "It is finished!  I am the Alpha and the Omega - the Beginning and the End.  To all who are thirsty I will give the springs of the water of life without charge! All who are victorious will inherit all these blessings, and I will be their God, and they will be my children.    

 

 

 

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Thoughts....

 

 

"Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is a child of God.  And everyone who loves the Father loves his children, too.  We know we love God's children if we love God and obey his commandments.  Loving God means keeping his commandments, and really, that isn't difficult.  For every child of God defeats this evil world by trusting Christ to give the victory [Say victory].  And the ones who win this battle against the world are the ones who believe that Jesus is the Son of God."  1 John 5:1-5   

"Don't worry about anything; instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.  If you do this, you will experience God's peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand.  His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.  

"And now dear brothers and sisters, let me say one more thing as I close this letter.  Fix your thoughts on what is true and honorable and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.  Keep putting into practice all you learned from me and heard from me and saw me doing, and the God of peace will be with you."  Philippians 4:6-9 

"Sing a new song unto the LORD, for he has [Say has] done wonderful deeds.  He has [Say has] won a mighty victory [Say victory] by his  [Say his] power and holiness.  The LORD has [Say has] announced his victory [say his victory] and has [Say has] revealed his [Say his] righteousness to every nation!  He has remembered his promise to love and be faithful to Israel. The whole earth has [say has] seen the salvation of our God.

"Shout to the LORD, all the earth; break out in praise and sing for joy!  Sing your praise to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and melodious song, with trumpets and the sound of the ram's horn.  Make a joyful symphony before the LORD, the King!

"Let the sea and everything in it shout his praise!  Let the earth and all living things join in.  Let the rivers clap their hands in glee!  Let the hills sing out their songs of joy before the LORD.  For the LORD is coming to judge the earth.  He will judge the world with justice, and the nations with fairness."  Psalm 98:1-8  

"Praise the LORD, I tell myself: with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, I tell myself, and never forget the good things he does for me.  He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases.  He ransoms me from death and surrounds me with love and tender mercies.  He fills my life with good things.  My youth is renewed like the eagle's!  The LORD also gives righteousness, and justice to all who are treated unfairly.  He revealed his character to Moses and his deeds to the people of Israel.  The LORD is merciful and gracious; he is slow to get angry and full of unfailing love.  He will not constantly accuse us, nor remain angry forever.  He has not punished us for all our sins, nor does he deal with us as we deserve.

For his unfailing love toward those who fear him is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth.  He has removed our rebellious acts as far away from us as the east is from the west.  The LORD is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him.  For he understands how weak we are; he knows we are only dust.  Our days on earth are like grass; like wildflowers, we bloom and die.  The wind blows, and we are gone - as though we had never been here.  But he love of the LORD remains forever with those who fear him.  His salvation extends the children's children of those who are faithful to his covenant, of those who obey his commandments. 

The LORD has made the heavens his throne; from there he rules over everything.  Praise the LORD you angels of his, you mighty creatures who carry out his plans, listening for each of his commands. Yes, praise the LORD, you armies of angels who serve him and do his will!  Praise the LORD, everything he has created, everywhere in his kingdom.  As for me - I, too, will praise the LORD. Psalm 103:1-22 

 

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   Let Us Pray

 

 

Father God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, THANK YOU!  'Praise the Lord, I tell myself.  Let everyone on earth praise the Lord!'  l praise you.  I thank you.  I love you.  Amen.

 

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A favorite song of praise from days gone by....

 

Let's Just Praise The Lord

 

Bill and Gloria Gaither

 

Let's just praise the Lord, praise the Lord. 

Let's just lift our hands to heaven, and praise the Lord.

Let's just praise the Lord, praise the Lord.

Let's just lift our hands to heaven, and praise the Lord.

 

Let's just love the Lord, love the Lord.

Let's just lift our hands to heaven, and love the Lord.

Let's just love the Lord, love the Lord.

Let's just lift our hands to heaven, and love the Lord. 

 

Let's just worship the Lord, worship the Lord.

Let's just lift our hands to heaven, and worship the Lord.

Let's just worship the Lord, worship the Lord.

Let's just lift our hands to heaven, and worship the Lord. 

 

Tell the Lord you love him now....holler out, "I love you, LORD!"

 

 

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This song speaks for itself....

 

Always and Forever

 
 

Always and forever, each moment with you
Is just like a dream to me that somehow came true
And I know tomorrow will still be the same
'Cause we've got a life of love that won't ever change and

Everyday love me your own special way
Melt all my heart away with a smile
Take time to tell me you really care
And we'll share tomorrow together
(Always forever love you)
And I'll always love you forever
(Always forever love you) Forever

There'll always be sunshine when I look at you
It's something I can't explain just the things that you do
But if you get lonely phone me and take
A second to give to me that magic you make and

Everyday love me your own special way
Melt all my heart away with a smile
Take time to tell me you really care
And we'll share tomorrow together
(Always forever love you)
I'll always love you ever
(Always forever love you) and ever

Loving you (Always forever love you) is the thing that I've planned
For a very long time (Always forever love you)
Me with you, you with me, we as one
Love together (Always forever love you) for a very long time
Loving you

Always, forever love you
Always, forever love you
Ever, forever
Forever, ever
Ever
Forever loving you, loving you

I said, "Forever love you, love you"
Forever (Always forever love you)
Forever

 

 

Watch, and then just listen, to the throwback original video of Heatwave singing this song.

 

 

Are you singing 'Always and Forever' to the LORD, or is he singing this to you?

Are you able to sing this to each other?

Are you loving him everyday in your own special way like he is loving you?

Ya, so me neither.  I've got more work to do.  

But ya know what....the Lord can make my life, not a reproach, but a song.  He can do that for you, too.  

If we would only listen to HIM and do what HE tells us.  Think victory!

I'll pray for you....please pray for me.  Thanks.

 

Now, imagine you ARE in a right place with the LORD singing to each other.  

 

 

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Sing any, or all, of the songs noted below....Bing/Google the Titles to sing along....and be healed, as they reach your soul!

 

 

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The Message....

 

He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

The Hollies

 

The road is long
With many a winding turn
That leads us to who knows where
Who knows when
But I'm strong
Strong enough to carry him
He ain't heavy, he's my brother.

So on we go
His welfare is my concern
No burden is he to bear
We'll get there
For I know
He would not encumber me
He ain't heavy he's my brother

If I'm laden at all
I'm laden with sadness
That everyone's heart
Isn't filled with the gladness
Of love for one another.

It's a long, long road
From which there is no return
While we're on the way to there
Why not share
And the load
Doesn't weigh me down at all
He ain't heavy
He ain't heavy
He ain't heavy
He's my brother
He's my brother
He's my brother

 

NOTE:  “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” was written by old-school musicians Bob Russell (1914-1970) and Bobby Scott (1937-1990). In fact Mr. Russell wrote the lyrics while simultaneously suffering from cancer. And it was the last hit he ever wrote, as he died less than six months after its release.

 

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The Prayer....

 

The Lord's Prayer 

Sung by Johnny Mathis

 

Our Father, which art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done,
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
And forgive us our debts,
As we forgive our debtors; (As we forgive our debtors!)
And lead us not into temptation,


But deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
And the power, and the glory, forever!

Amen 

 

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The Hope....

 

Healing Rain

Michael W. Smith

 

Healing rain is coming down
It's coming nearer to this old town.
Rich and poor, weak and strong
It's bringing mercy, it won't be long.

Healing rain is coming down
It's coming closer to the lost and found.
Tears of joy and tears of shame
Are washed forever in Jesus' name.

Healing rain, it comes with fire
So let it fall and take us higher.
Healing rain, I'm not afraid
To be washed in Heaven's rain.

Lift your heads, let us return
To the mercy seat where time began.
And in your eyes I see the pain.
Come soak this dry heart with healing rain.
And only you, the Son of Man
Can take a leper and let him stand.
So lift your hands, they can be held
By someone greater, the Great I Am.

Healing rain, it comes with fire
So let it fall and take us higher.
Healing rain, I'm not afraid
To be washed in Heaven's rain.
To be washed in Heaven's rain.

Healing rain is falling down,
Healing rain is falling down,
I'm not afraid.
I'm not afraid.

Healing rain is falling down,
Healing rain is falling down,
I'm not afraid.
I'm not afraid.

Healing rain is falling down,
Healing rain is falling down,
I'm not afraid.
I'm not afraid.

Healing rain is falling down,
Healing rain is falling down,
I'm not afraid.
I'm not afraid.

Healing rain is falling down,
Healing rain is falling down,
I'm not afraid.
I'm not afraid.

 

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The Truth....

 

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Sung by CeCe Winans

 

Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father;
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not;
As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be.[Chorus]

Great is Thy faithfulness!
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon and stars in their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.

[Chorus]

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!

 

[Chorus]

NOTE:  Great Is Thy Faithfulness is a popular Christian hymn written by Thomas Chisholm with music composed by William M. Runyan in Baldwin City, Kansas, U.S. The phrase "great is thy faithfulness" comes from the Old Testament Book of Lamentations 3:23. These exact words occur in both the King James Bible and the Revised Standard Version.

 

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The Walk....

 

Rise Up

By Andra Day

 

You're broken down and tired
Of living life on a merry go round
And you can't find the fighter
But I see it in you so we gonna walk it out
And move mountains
We gonna walk it out
And move mountains

And I'll rise up
I'll rise like the day
I'll rise up
I'll rise unafraid
I'll rise up
And I'll do it a thousand times again
And I'll rise up
High like the waves
I'll rise up
In spite of the ache
I'll rise up
And I'll do it a thousands times again
For you
For you
For you
For you

When the silence isn't quiet
And it feels like it's getting hard to breathe
And I know you feel like dying
But I promise we'll take the world to its feet
And move mountains
We'll take it to its feet
And move mountains

And I'll rise up
I'll rise like the day
I'll rise up
I'll rise unafraid
I'll rise up
And I'll do it a thousand times again
For you
For you
For you
For you

All we need, all we need is hope
And for that we have each other
And for that we have each other
We will rise
We will rise
We'll rise, oh oh
We'll rise

I'll rise up
Rise like the day
I'll rise up
In spite of the ache
I will rise a thousands times again
And we'll rise up
Rise like the waves
We'll rise up
In spite of the ache
We'll rise up
And we'll do it a thousands times again
For you oh oh oh oh oh
For you oh oh oh oh oh
For you oh oh oh oh oh
For you

 

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Jesus is singing to us....

 

The Promise....

 

Hold On, I'm Comin'

Sam & Dave

 

Don't you ever be sad
Lean on me, when the times are bad
When the day comes and you're down
In a river of trouble and about to drown

Just hold on, I'm comin'
Hold on, I'm comin'

I'm on my way, your lover
If you get cold, yeah, I will be your cover
Don't have to worry, 'cause I'm here
No need to suffer, baby, 'cause I'm here

Just hold on, I'm comin'
Hold on, I'm comin'
Hold on, I'm comin'
Hold on, I'm comin'

Reach out to me for satisfaction, yeah
Call my name, yeah, for reaction
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Now, don't you ever be sad
Lean on me, when the times are bad
When the day comes and you're down, baby
In a river of trouble and about to drown

Just hold on, I'm comin'
Hold on, I'm comin'

Just hold on
(Don't you worry)
I'm comin'
(Here we come)

Hold on
(We're about to save you)
I'm comin'
(Yeah)

Just hold on
(Don't you worry)
I'm comin'
(Here I come)

 

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An Action....

 

Reach Out of the Darkness

Friend & Lover

 

I think it's so groovy now
That people are finally getting together
I thinks it's so wonderful and how
That people are finally getting together

Reach out in the darkness
Reach out in the darkness
Reach out in the darkness
And you may find a friend

I knew a man that I did not care for
And then one day this man gave me a call
We sat and talked about things on our mind
And now this man he is a friend of mine

Don't be afraid of love
Don't be afraid, don't be afraid to love
Everybody needs a little love
Everybody needs somebody
That they can be thinking of

 

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Jesus is singing this to you....guy or girl....right now....reach out to him....

 

Reach Out I'll Be There

Four Tops 

 

Now if you feel that you can't go on
Because all of your hope is gone,
And your life is filled with much confusion
Until happiness is just an illusion,
And your world around is crumblin' down;
Darling, reach out (come on girl, reach on out for me)
Reach out (reach out for me.)
I'll be there, with a love that will shelter you.
I'll be there, with a love that will see you through.
I'll be there to always see you through.

When you feel lost and about to give up
'Cause your best just ain't good enough
And you feel the world has grown cold,
And you're drifting out all on your own,
And you need a hand to hold:
Darling, reach out (come on girl, reach out for me)
Reach out (reach out for me.)
I'll be there, to love and comfort you,
And I'll be there, to cherish and care for you.
I'll be there to love and comfort you.

I can tell the way you hang your head,
You're without love and now you're afraid
And through your tears you look around,
But there's no peace of mind to be found.
I know what you're thinkin',
You're alone now, no love of your own,
But darling, reach out (come on girl, reach out for me)
Reach out (reach out for me.)
Just look over your shoulder
I'll be there, to give you all the love you need,
And I'll be there, you can always depend on me.

 

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Honoring God....expressing your gratitude....

 

How Great Thou Art

Sung by George Beverly Shea  

 

O Lord my God,
When I in awesome wonder
Consider all
The works Thy Hand hath made,
I see the stars,
I hear the mighty thunder,
Thy pow'r throughout
The universe displayed,

When through the woods
And forest glades I wander
I hear the birds
Sing sweetly in the trees,
When I look down
From lofty mountain grandeur
And hear the brook
And feel the gentle breeze,

Then sings my soul,
My Savior God, to Thee,
How great Thou art!
How great Thou art!
Then sings my soul,
My Savior God, to Thee,
How great Thou art!
How great Thou art!

When Christ shall come,
With shouts of acclamation,
And take me home,
What joy shall fill my heart!
Then I shall bow
In humble adoration
And there proclaim,
"My God, how great Thou art!"

Then sings my soul,
My Savior God, to Thee,
How great Thou art!
How great Thou art!
Then sings my soul,
My Savior God, to Thee,
How great Thou art!
How great Thou art!

 

NOTE: From Wikipedia:

How Great Thou Art

Composition

 

"How Great Thou Art" is a Christian hymn based on a Swedish traditional melody and a poem written by Carl Boberg in Mönsterås, Sweden, in 1885. It was translated into German and then into Russian. It was translated into English from the Russian by English missionary Stuart K. Hine, who also added two original verses of his own. It was popularised by George Beverly Shea and Cliff Barrows during the Billy Graham crusades. It was voted the United Kingdom's favourite hymn by BBC's Songs of Praise. "How Great Thou Art" was ranked second on a list of the favourite hymns of all time in a survey by Christianity Today magazine in 2001.

 

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Can you hear Jesus singing this to you now....?

 

Ain't No Mountain High Enough

Marvin GayeTammi Terrell

 

Listen baby, ain't no mountain high
Ain't no valley low, ain't no river wide enough baby
If you need me call me no matter where you are
No matter how far don't worry baby
Just call my name I'll be there in a hurry
You don't have to worry

'Cause baby there ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you babe

Remember the day I set you free
I told you you could always count on me darling
From that day on, I made a vow
I'll be there when you want me
Some way, some how

'Cause baby there ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you babe

Oh no darling
No wind, no rain
Or winters cold can stop me baby, na na baby
'Cause you are my goal
If you're ever in trouble
I'll be there on the double
Just send for me, oh baby, ha

My love is alive
Way down in my heart
Although we are miles apart
If you ever need a helping hand
I'll be there on the double
Just as fast as I can
Don't you know that there

Ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you babe

Don'tcha know that there
Ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
Ain't mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough

 

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Be reminded....

 

On Eagle's Wings 

Sung by Michael Crawford

 

You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord,
Who abide in His shadow for life,
Say to the Lord, "My Refuge,
My Rock in Whom I trust."

And He will raise you up on eagle's wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.

The snare of the fowler will never capture you,
And famine will bring you no fear;
Under His Wings your refuge,
His faithfulness your shield.

And He will raise you up on eagle's wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.

You need not fear the terror of the night,
Nor the arrow that flies by day,
Though thousands fall about you,
Near you it shall not come.

And He will raise you up on eagle's wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.

For to His angels He's given a command,
To guard you in all of your ways,
Upon their hands they will bear you up,
Lest you dash your foot against a stone.

And He will raise you up on eagle's wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.

 

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And for those of you who need a more upbeat inspiration....

 

High Hopes

Panic! at the Disco

 

Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Shooting for the stars when I couldn't make a killing
Didn't have a dime but I always had a vision
Always had high, high hopes
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Didn't know how but I always had a feeling
I was gonna be that one in a million
Always had high, high hopes

Mama said
Fulfill the prophecy
Be something greater
Go make a legacy
Manifest destiny
Back in the days
We wanted everything, wanted everything
Mama said
Burn your biographies
Rewrite your history
Light up your wildest dreams
Museum victories, everyday
We wanted everything, wanted everything

Mama said don't give up, it's a little complicated
All tied up, no more love and I'd hate to see you waiting

Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Shooting for the stars when I couldn't make a killing
Didn't have a dime but I always had a vision
Always had high, high hopes
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Didn't know how but I always had a feeling
I was gonna be that one in a million
Always had high, high hopes (high, high hopes)

Mama said
It's uphill for oddities
Stranger crusaders
Ain't ever wannabes
The weird and the novelties
Don't ever change
We wanted everything, wanted everything

Stay up on that rise
Stay up on that rise and never come down, oh
Stay up on that rise
Stay up on that rise and never come down

Mama said don't give up, it's a little complicated
All tied up, no more love and I'd hate to see you waiting
They say it's all been done but they haven't seen the best of me
So I got one more run and it's gonna be a sight to see

Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Shooting for the stars when I couldn't make a killing
Didn't have a dime but I always had a vision
Always had high, high hopes

Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Didn't know how but I always had a feeling
I was gonna be that one in a million
Always had high, high hopes
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Shooting for the stars when I couldn't make a killing
Didn't have a dime but I always had a vision
Always had high, high hopes
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Didn't know how but I always had a feeling
I was gonna be that one in a million
Always had high, high hopes (high, high hopes)

 

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The reason....

 

You Are the Reason 

 

There goes my heart beating
'Cause you are the reason
I'm losing my sleep
Please come back now

There goes my mind racing
And you are the reason
That I'm still breathing
I'm hopeless now

I'd climb every mountain
And swim every ocean
Just to be with you
And fix what I've broken
Oh, 'cause I need you to see
That you are the reason

There goes my hand shaking
And you are the reason
My heart keeps bleeding
I need you now

If I could turn back the clock
I'd make sure the light defeated the dark
I'd spend every hour, of every day
Keeping you safe

And I'd climb every mountain
And swim every ocean
Just to be with you
And fix what I've broken
Oh, 'cause I need you to see
That you are the reason, oh
(I don't wanna fight no more)
(I don't wanna hurt no more)
(I don't wanna cry no more)
(Come back, I need you to hold me closer now)
You are the reason, oh
(Just a little closer now)
(Come a little closer now)
(I need you to hold me tonight)

 

I'd climb every mountain
And swim every ocean
Just to be with you
And fix what I've broken
'Cause I need you to see
That you are the reason

 

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Invitation accepted....and cherished....

 

Endless Love
 
Lionel Richie
 

My love
There's only you in my life
The only thing that's bright

My first love
You're every breath that I take
You're every step I make
 
And I
(I-I-I-I)
I want to share
All my love with you
No one else will do.... 
 
And your eyes
Your eyes, your eyes
They tell me how much you care
Ooh yes, you will always be
My endless love 

Two hearts
Two hearts that beat as one
Our lives have just begun

Forever
(Ohhhhh)
I'll hold you close in my arms
I can't resist your charms

And love
Oh, love
I'll be a fool 
For you
I'm sure
You know I don't mind
Oh, you know I don't mind

[   'Cause you 
You mean the world to me
Oh
I know
I know
I've found in you
My endless love

Ooh, and love

Oh, Love

I'll be that fool 

For you
I'm sure
You know I don't mind
Oh you know
I don't mind   ]
 
And, yes
You'll be the only one
'Cause no one can deny
This love I have inside
And I'll give it all to you
My love
My love
My endless love
 
 
 
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Salvation confirmed....

 

Signed Sealed Delivered 

Stevie Wonder

 

Like a fool I went and stayed too long
Now I'm wondering if your love's still strong
Oo baby, here I am, signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours
Then that time I went and said goodbye
Now I'm back and not ashamed to cry
Oo baby, here I am, signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours
Here I am baby
Oh, you've got the future in your hand
(signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours)
Here I am baby,
oh, you've got the future in your hand
(signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours)
I've done alot of foolish things
that I really didn't mean
Hey, hey, yea, yea, didn't I, oh baby
Seen alot of things in this old world
When I touched them they did nothing, girl  *
Oo baby, here I am, signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours, oh I'm yours
Oo-wee babe you set my soul on fire
That's why I know you are my only desire
Oo baby, here I am, signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours
Here I am baby
Oh, you've got the future in your hand
(signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours)
Here I am baby,
oh, you've got the future in your hand
(signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours)
I've done alot of foolish things
that I really didn't mean
I could be a broken man but here I am
With your future, got your future babe (here I am baby)
Here I am baby (signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours)
Here I am baby, (here I am baby)
Here I am baby (signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours)
Here I am baby, (here I am baby)
Here I am baby (signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours)  
 

* Perhaps exchange 'girl' for Lord....?  And maybe exchange 'baby' for Jesus....?

 

And remember what God said in Isaiah 43:1, "I have called you by name and you are mine."  "And the God of Israel will protect you from behind."  Isaiah 52:12b

 

 

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A favorite song of praise from days gone by....

 

Let's Just Praise The Lord

Bill and Gloria Gaither

 

Let's just praise the Lord, praise the Lord. 

Let's just lift our hands to heaven, and praise the Lord.

Let's just praise the Lord, praise the Lord.

Let's just lift our hands to heaven, and praise the Lord.

 

Let's just love the Lord, love the Lord.

Let's just lift our hands to heaven, and love the Lord.

Let's just love the Lord, love the Lord.

Let's just lift our hands to heaven, and love the Lord. 

 

Let's just worship the Lord, worship the Lord.

Let's just lift our hands to heaven, and worship the Lord.

Let's just worship the Lord, worship the Lord.

Let's just lift our hands to heaven, and worship the Lord. 

 

 

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This song speaks for itself....

 

Always and Forever

Always and forever, each moment with you
Is just like a dream to me that somehow came true
And I know tomorrow will still be the same
'Cause we've got a life of love that won't ever change and

Everyday love me your own special way
Melt all my heart away with a smile
Take time to tell me you really care
And we'll share tomorrow together
(Always forever love you)
And I'll always love you forever
(Always forever love you) Forever

There'll always be sunshine when I look at you
It's something I can't explain just the things that you do
But if you get lonely phone me and take
A second to give to me that magic you make and

Everyday love me your own special way
Melt all my heart away with a smile
Take time to tell me you really care
And we'll share tomorrow together
(Always forever love you)
I'll always love you ever
(Always forever love you) and ever

Loving you (Always forever love you) is the thing that I've planned
For a very long time (Always forever love you)
Me with you, you with me, we as one
Love together (Always forever love you) for a very long time
Loving you

Always, forever love you
Always, forever love you
Ever, forever
Forever, ever
Ever
Forever loving you, loving you

I said, "Forever love you, love you"
Forever (Always forever love you)
Forever

 

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I encourage you to Google/Bing and listen to the following songs:  'He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother' as sung by The Hollies, 'The Lord's Prayer' as sung by Johnny Mathis, 'Healing Rain' by Michael Smith, 'Great Is Thy Faithfulness' as sung by CeCe Winans, 'Rise Up' by Andra Day or sung by Mattie Faith and 'Hold On I'm Comin' as sung by Sam and Dave, and 'Reach Out Of The Darkness' sung by Lover & Friend, and also, Reach Out I'll Be There sung by the Four Tops.  The same for 'How Great Thou Art' as sung by George Beverly Shea, and 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough' as sung by by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, but written by Nickolas Ashford & Valerie Simpson.  Next, consider On Eagle's Wings, as sung by Michael Crawford, and High Hopes sung by Panic! At the Disco. This YouTube presentation is awesome to 'raise you up' and get you in the Spirit of wanting to win the battles.  And listen again to 'You Are The Reason' by Calem Scott.  As if you and Jesus are singing to one another, please listen to Lionel Richie and Diana Ross in the YouTube video from the1982 Oscars.  Also, link to Stevie Wonder's songs, 'For Once In My Life' and 'Signed Sealed Delivered'. An old favorite in the Christian community is 'Let's Just Praise The Lord' by Bill and Gloria Gaither. Nearing last on the list is 'Always and Forever' by Heatwave.  This is from the heart of the Lord to each and everyone of us.     

 

 

 

There are many free options to listen to these songs and any others that will help you heal, soothe your soul, raise you up.

 

 

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Then PRAY....EARNESTLY....as to the way you should go ! 

 

Go placidly....but go!

 

 

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NOT fallible mankind ! 

 

 

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Let us hear from Paul as he prays:  

When I think of the wisdom and scope of God's plan, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth.  I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will give you mighty inner strength through his Holy Spirit.  And I pray that Christ will be more and more at home in your hearts as you trust in him.  May your roots go down deep into the soil of God's marvelous love.  And may you have the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love really is.  May you experience the love of Christ, though it is so great you will never fully understand it.  Then you will be filled with the fullness of life and power that comes from God.

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  It is not how we worship, but that we worship....the Trinity!

 

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Jesus' Prayer of Thanksgiving

'The Unforced Rhythms of Grace'

 

 

"Abruptly Jesus broke into prayer:  "Thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth.  You've concealed your ways from sophisticates and know-it-alls, but spelled them out clearly to ordinary people.  Yes, Father, that's the way you like to work."

Jesus resumed talking to the people, but now tenderly.  "The Father has given me all these things to do and say.  This is a unique Father - Son operation, coming out of Father and Son intimacies and knowledge.  No one knows the Son the way the Father does, nor the Father the way the Son does.  But I'm not keeping it to myself; I'm ready to go over it line by line with anyone willing to listen."

"Are you tired?  Worn out?  Burned out on religion?  Come to me.  Get away with me and you'll recover your life.  I'll show you how to take a real rest.  Walk with me and work with me - watch how I do it.  Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.  I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn how to live freely and lightly.

 

Matthew 11:  25-30

  The Message

 

And the people said,

"Amen."

 

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