Friday, January 30, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Thank You For Giving To The Lord
I dreamed I went to Heaven, you were there with me.
We walked upon the streets of gold beside the Crystal Sea.
We heard the angels singing, then someone called your name.
You turned and saw this young man, and he was smiling as he came.
He said, "Friend you may not know me now," and then he said, "But wait -
You used to teach my Sunday School, when I was only eight.
And every week you would say a prayer before the class would start.
And one day when you said that prayer,
I asked Jesus in my heart."
Chorus
Thank you for giving to the Lord,
I am a life that was changed.
Thank you for giving to the Lord,
I am so glad you gave.
Then another man stood before you, he said "Remember the time,
A missionary came to your church, His pictures made you cry.
You didn't have much money but you gave it anyway.
Jesus took that gift you gave
And that's why I'm in Heaven today"
Chorus
Thank you for giving to the Lord,
I am a life that was changed.
Thank you for giving to the Lord,
I am so glad you gave.
One by one they came, far as your eyes could see.
Each life somehow touched by your generosity.
Little things that you had done, sacrifices that you made,
They were unnoticed on this earth
In Heaven now proclaimed.
Chorus
Thank you for giving to the Lord,
I am a life that was changed.
Thank you for giving to the Lord,
I am so glad you gave.
And I know up in Heaven you're not supposed to cry
But I am almost sure there were tears in your eyes
As Jesus took your hand and you stood before the Lord
He said "My child look around you,
Great is your reward."
Chorus
Thank you for giving to the Lord,
I am a life that was changed.
Thank you for giving to the Lord,
I am so glad you gave,
I am so glad you gave.
http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=308d1f7b67674841b85d
We walked upon the streets of gold beside the Crystal Sea.
We heard the angels singing, then someone called your name.
You turned and saw this young man, and he was smiling as he came.
He said, "Friend you may not know me now," and then he said, "But wait -
You used to teach my Sunday School, when I was only eight.
And every week you would say a prayer before the class would start.
And one day when you said that prayer,
I asked Jesus in my heart."
Chorus
Thank you for giving to the Lord,
I am a life that was changed.
Thank you for giving to the Lord,
I am so glad you gave.
Then another man stood before you, he said "Remember the time,
A missionary came to your church, His pictures made you cry.
You didn't have much money but you gave it anyway.
Jesus took that gift you gave
And that's why I'm in Heaven today"
Chorus
Thank you for giving to the Lord,
I am a life that was changed.
Thank you for giving to the Lord,
I am so glad you gave.
One by one they came, far as your eyes could see.
Each life somehow touched by your generosity.
Little things that you had done, sacrifices that you made,
They were unnoticed on this earth
In Heaven now proclaimed.
Chorus
Thank you for giving to the Lord,
I am a life that was changed.
Thank you for giving to the Lord,
I am so glad you gave.
And I know up in Heaven you're not supposed to cry
But I am almost sure there were tears in your eyes
As Jesus took your hand and you stood before the Lord
He said "My child look around you,
Great is your reward."
Chorus
Thank you for giving to the Lord,
I am a life that was changed.
Thank you for giving to the Lord,
I am so glad you gave,
I am so glad you gave.
http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=308d1f7b67674841b85d
"The Glory of God"
"My Glory is coming down.
My Fire is falling down.
The Glory is Here!
Get ready!
Get ready!
Taste and see and know that the Lord is good!
I AM Forever Faithful.
Draw near to ME and I will draw near to you.
My Bride, I AM Coming Soon!
Get ready!
Make your hearts right!
Stop running from the call!
The time now is so urgent.
Please listen to MY Voice.
I want to Bless you.
Surrender, Surrender your all to ME.
The Gifts I have for you are great.
I want you to have and receive all that I have for you.
My Glory is coming down.
My Fire is falling down.
You need to be HUNGRY.
You need to be DESPERATE
for my GLORY-for MY HEART.
I want to KNOW you.
I want you to KNOW ME.
I want to POUR out
MY GLORY on your LIFE.
You MUST SURRENDER.
You MUST LAY IT ALL DOWN!
This is how MY GLORY and FREEDOM will FALL
by TRUE SURRENDER.
I AM Calling.
ARE YOU LISTENING?
THE TIME IS NOW!
Please LISTEN to MY VOICE!
I LOVE YOU,
Jesus"
Inspirational Promises by Jessica M. Farnam
© 2009. All rights reserved.
My Fire is falling down.
The Glory is Here!
Get ready!
Get ready!
Taste and see and know that the Lord is good!
I AM Forever Faithful.
Draw near to ME and I will draw near to you.
My Bride, I AM Coming Soon!
Get ready!
Make your hearts right!
Stop running from the call!
The time now is so urgent.
Please listen to MY Voice.
I want to Bless you.
Surrender, Surrender your all to ME.
The Gifts I have for you are great.
I want you to have and receive all that I have for you.
My Glory is coming down.
My Fire is falling down.
You need to be HUNGRY.
You need to be DESPERATE
for my GLORY-for MY HEART.
I want to KNOW you.
I want you to KNOW ME.
I want to POUR out
MY GLORY on your LIFE.
You MUST SURRENDER.
You MUST LAY IT ALL DOWN!
This is how MY GLORY and FREEDOM will FALL
by TRUE SURRENDER.
I AM Calling.
ARE YOU LISTENING?
THE TIME IS NOW!
Please LISTEN to MY VOICE!
I LOVE YOU,
Jesus"
Inspirational Promises by Jessica M. Farnam
© 2009. All rights reserved.
He did it all for you
"My Presence is coming down
My loving is is flowing down.
People need to know; that I love them so.
My Precious blood was shed for them on Calvary-
they were worth the price and the pain.
The Victory is theirs.
Souls have been redeemed.
Yes, souls have been redeemed.
By MY Blood.
My love for them is deep.
I want them to know that I love them so.-
that they were worth the cost.
Tell them, I'm coming soon.
Oh' tell them I am coming soon.
I shall wipe away every tear from their eyes.
I want them to know that they are desperately loved by the King.
Their Daddy wants them to come home.
I did it all for you.
Will you accept my free gift?
I died on the cross just for you.
I did it all for you.
I LOVE YOU,
Jesus"
Inspirational Promises by Jessica M. Farnam
© 2009. All rights reserved.
My loving is is flowing down.
People need to know; that I love them so.
My Precious blood was shed for them on Calvary-
they were worth the price and the pain.
The Victory is theirs.
Souls have been redeemed.
Yes, souls have been redeemed.
By MY Blood.
My love for them is deep.
I want them to know that I love them so.-
that they were worth the cost.
Tell them, I'm coming soon.
Oh' tell them I am coming soon.
I shall wipe away every tear from their eyes.
I want them to know that they are desperately loved by the King.
Their Daddy wants them to come home.
I did it all for you.
Will you accept my free gift?
I died on the cross just for you.
I did it all for you.
I LOVE YOU,
Jesus"
Inspirational Promises by Jessica M. Farnam
© 2009. All rights reserved.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Are we ready to respond?
Discovering the path to personal renewal and national revival
Could it be?
Written by: Rod Parsley
Author of the #1 Best Seller On the Brink
"Could this be the hour of revival? The Lord will not permit us to experience revival on our terms. Rest assured we cannot continue to ignore God's will communicated to us through His Word and then expect the Holy Spirit's help for the change desperately needed in our lives, homes, and nation.
We must return to the Lord in not only word but also in deed before our prayers for revival will be heard in heaven. We dare not continue to challenge God's way if we want Him to bless ours.
Let us not make a futile attempt to convince God to send revival, while we neglect His prerequisites and continue to break His commandments. God's Word is our road map for this last great revival. All we need to do is what is required therein and revival is assured.
There is a commission issued to you and me to become the believers we always dreamed we could be-by beginning to execute these seven keys to revival in our lives. In order to do so, we must declare Jesus' Lordship in our personal lives, family, country and future. We must learn to be Christ's laborers and serve as His soldiers. We need to remember the words of the great hymn, "Onward, Christian Soldiers."
Onward, Christan soldiers, marching as to war,
with the cross of Jesus going on before.
Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe;
forward into battle see his banners go!
At the sign of triumph Satan's legions flee;
on then, Christian soldiers, on to victory!
Hell's foundations quiver at the shout of praise;
brothers, lift your voices, loud your anthems raise.
Like a mighty army moves the church of God;
brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod.
We are not divided, all one body we,
One in hope and doctrine, one in charity.
Crowns and thrones may perish,
kingdoms rise and wane,
but the church of Jesus constant will remain.
Gates of hell can never gainst that church prevail;
we have Christ's own promise, and that cannot fail.
Onward then, ye people, join our happy throng,
blend with ours your in the triumph song.
Glory, laud, and honor unto Christ the King,
this through countless ages men and angels sing.
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
with the cross of Jesus going on before.
Revival cannot come without a praying church. Revival cannot begin without a penitent church. Revival cannot be experienced without a passionate church who is willing at all costs, like soldiers in God's army, to lay down life and limb for the higher cause of Christ.
We must refuse to allow Satan to succeed in immobilizing our commitment, incapacitating our convictions and undermining our desires to do exploits. For this race is not to the swift but to those who stand fearless and formidable in the face of defeat and-though tempted by compromise, and tried by complacency-are resolute in their relentless assault against the demon on surrender.
There will be 1,000 at your left hand and 10,000 at your right hand who will surrender to distraction, submit to defeat and succumb to the daily onslaught of the devil. They become causalities of the crippling condition of compromise. However, true Christian soldiers are inspired by the words impossible, incurable, insurmountable and insufferable. They are soldiers who are not called great because they never fail but because they REFUSE TO QUIT.
My words are to you are, Onward, Christian Soldier. Though bloodied and battered, bruised and banished, we are not bowed.
I can almost hear our Commander-in-Chief, Jesus Christ, whisper to His troops, "Hold on just a little longer because the battle is almost over. Victory is assured. You shall wear a crown of righteousness."
The soul of this great nation is in our hands, and we can make a difference. Like a cool breeze, eternity is blowing around our shoulders. God is changing the times and seasons throughout America and the world.
It is time to take personal assessment of our own lives.
I believe that each of us in the body of Christ has a divine mandate to rise up and deliver the message of revival to this generation. We need to rend our hearts and not our garments and compel me, women and children to the Cross.
It is almost midnight prophetically. The groom is preparing to come back for His bride. Will be found ready, with the souls of men and women we birthed into God's kingdom?
The prize is reserved not for those who begin but for the finishers of the race who will not be denied their position, delayed in their pursuit, or detoured on the pathway to their promise. These are they who will be counted on that grand and glorious day with those who say, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing" (2 Timothy 4:7,8).
Are we ready to respond to the voice of God so that we, too, may be counted among those remnant believers? National revival cannot begin without personal revival. The decision is ours. Could it be that the choice we make will determine the course for our country and our culture?
Let us be those who cry out, "Lead on, O, King, Eternal!"
Could it be?
Written by: Rod Parsley
Author of the #1 Best Seller On the Brink
"Could this be the hour of revival? The Lord will not permit us to experience revival on our terms. Rest assured we cannot continue to ignore God's will communicated to us through His Word and then expect the Holy Spirit's help for the change desperately needed in our lives, homes, and nation.
We must return to the Lord in not only word but also in deed before our prayers for revival will be heard in heaven. We dare not continue to challenge God's way if we want Him to bless ours.
Let us not make a futile attempt to convince God to send revival, while we neglect His prerequisites and continue to break His commandments. God's Word is our road map for this last great revival. All we need to do is what is required therein and revival is assured.
There is a commission issued to you and me to become the believers we always dreamed we could be-by beginning to execute these seven keys to revival in our lives. In order to do so, we must declare Jesus' Lordship in our personal lives, family, country and future. We must learn to be Christ's laborers and serve as His soldiers. We need to remember the words of the great hymn, "Onward, Christian Soldiers."
Onward, Christan soldiers, marching as to war,
with the cross of Jesus going on before.
Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe;
forward into battle see his banners go!
At the sign of triumph Satan's legions flee;
on then, Christian soldiers, on to victory!
Hell's foundations quiver at the shout of praise;
brothers, lift your voices, loud your anthems raise.
Like a mighty army moves the church of God;
brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod.
We are not divided, all one body we,
One in hope and doctrine, one in charity.
Crowns and thrones may perish,
kingdoms rise and wane,
but the church of Jesus constant will remain.
Gates of hell can never gainst that church prevail;
we have Christ's own promise, and that cannot fail.
Onward then, ye people, join our happy throng,
blend with ours your in the triumph song.
Glory, laud, and honor unto Christ the King,
this through countless ages men and angels sing.
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
with the cross of Jesus going on before.
Revival cannot come without a praying church. Revival cannot begin without a penitent church. Revival cannot be experienced without a passionate church who is willing at all costs, like soldiers in God's army, to lay down life and limb for the higher cause of Christ.
We must refuse to allow Satan to succeed in immobilizing our commitment, incapacitating our convictions and undermining our desires to do exploits. For this race is not to the swift but to those who stand fearless and formidable in the face of defeat and-though tempted by compromise, and tried by complacency-are resolute in their relentless assault against the demon on surrender.
There will be 1,000 at your left hand and 10,000 at your right hand who will surrender to distraction, submit to defeat and succumb to the daily onslaught of the devil. They become causalities of the crippling condition of compromise. However, true Christian soldiers are inspired by the words impossible, incurable, insurmountable and insufferable. They are soldiers who are not called great because they never fail but because they REFUSE TO QUIT.
My words are to you are, Onward, Christian Soldier. Though bloodied and battered, bruised and banished, we are not bowed.
I can almost hear our Commander-in-Chief, Jesus Christ, whisper to His troops, "Hold on just a little longer because the battle is almost over. Victory is assured. You shall wear a crown of righteousness."
The soul of this great nation is in our hands, and we can make a difference. Like a cool breeze, eternity is blowing around our shoulders. God is changing the times and seasons throughout America and the world.
It is time to take personal assessment of our own lives.
I believe that each of us in the body of Christ has a divine mandate to rise up and deliver the message of revival to this generation. We need to rend our hearts and not our garments and compel me, women and children to the Cross.
It is almost midnight prophetically. The groom is preparing to come back for His bride. Will be found ready, with the souls of men and women we birthed into God's kingdom?
The prize is reserved not for those who begin but for the finishers of the race who will not be denied their position, delayed in their pursuit, or detoured on the pathway to their promise. These are they who will be counted on that grand and glorious day with those who say, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing" (2 Timothy 4:7,8).
Are we ready to respond to the voice of God so that we, too, may be counted among those remnant believers? National revival cannot begin without personal revival. The decision is ours. Could it be that the choice we make will determine the course for our country and our culture?
Let us be those who cry out, "Lead on, O, King, Eternal!"
John 14:12-14 The Answered Prayer
12I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, if anyone steadfastly believes in Me, he will himself be able to do the things that I do; and he will do even greater things than these, because I go to the Father.
13And I will do [I Myself will grant] whatever you ask in My Name [as [a]presenting all that I AM], so that the Father may be glorified and extolled in (through) the Son.(A)
14[Yes] I will grant [I Myself will do for you] whatever you shall ask in My Name [as [b]presenting all that I AM].
13And I will do [I Myself will grant] whatever you ask in My Name [as [a]presenting all that I AM], so that the Father may be glorified and extolled in (through) the Son.(A)
14[Yes] I will grant [I Myself will do for you] whatever you shall ask in My Name [as [b]presenting all that I AM].
Barlowgirl-Average girl Lyrics
So what I'm not your average girl
I don't meet the standards of this world
Chasing after boys is not my thing
See I'm waiting for a wedding ring
No more dating
I'm just waiting
Like Sleeping Beauty
My prince will come for me - will come for me
No more dating
I'm just waiting
'Cause God is writing my love story - my love story
Boys are bad; that's certainly not true
'Cause God is preparing one for you
If you get tired waiting till he comes
God's arms are the perfect place to run
No more dating
I'm just waiting
Like sleeping beauty
My prince will come for me - will come for me
No more dating
I'm just waiting
'Cause God is writing my love story
Bridge:
Sleep - that's the only thing for me
'Cause when I sleep
God's preparing one for me
No more dating
I'm just waiting
Like Sleeping Beauty
My Prince will come for me 2x
will come for me
No more dating
I'm just waiting
'Cause God is writing my love story 2x
my love story
No more dating
I'm just waiting
http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=ca950bbfa703313d0938
I don't meet the standards of this world
Chasing after boys is not my thing
See I'm waiting for a wedding ring
No more dating
I'm just waiting
Like Sleeping Beauty
My prince will come for me - will come for me
No more dating
I'm just waiting
'Cause God is writing my love story - my love story
Boys are bad; that's certainly not true
'Cause God is preparing one for you
If you get tired waiting till he comes
God's arms are the perfect place to run
No more dating
I'm just waiting
Like sleeping beauty
My prince will come for me - will come for me
No more dating
I'm just waiting
'Cause God is writing my love story
Bridge:
Sleep - that's the only thing for me
'Cause when I sleep
God's preparing one for me
No more dating
I'm just waiting
Like Sleeping Beauty
My Prince will come for me 2x
will come for me
No more dating
I'm just waiting
'Cause God is writing my love story 2x
my love story
No more dating
I'm just waiting
http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=ca950bbfa703313d0938
Psalm 25:13-14
13He himself shall dwell at ease, and his offspring shall inherit the land.
14The secret [of the sweet, satisfying companionship] of the Lord have they who fear (revere and worship) Him, and He will show them His covenant and reveal to them its [deep, inner] meaning.
14The secret [of the sweet, satisfying companionship] of the Lord have they who fear (revere and worship) Him, and He will show them His covenant and reveal to them its [deep, inner] meaning.
Jeff Deyo - We Are Hungry
Lord I want more of You
Living water rain down on me
Lord I need more of You
Living breath of life come fill me up
Lord I want more of You
Living water rain down on me
Lord I need more of You
Living breath of life come fill me up
We are hungry
We are hungry
We are hungry for the more of You
We are thirsty, oh Jesus
We are thirsty for the more of You
Lord I want more of you
Holy Spirit rain down on me
Lord I need more of you
Living breath of life come fill me up
chorus x2
More of You
We are hungry for the more of You
We are thirsty (thirsty)
We lift our holy hands up
We want to touch You
We lift our voices higher and higher and higher to You
We lift our holy hands up
We want to touch You
We lift our voices higher and higher and higher to You
chorus x2
We lift our holy hands up
We want to touch you (We are hungry for the more of You)
We lift our voices higher and higher and higher to you
We lift our holy hands up (More of You, more of You)
We want to touch you (More of You, more of You, more of You more of You, more of You, yeah)
We lift our voices higher and higher to You
We lift our holy hands up (We are hungry, We are thirsty
We want to touch you (We are hungry for the more of You)
We lift our voices higher and higher to You
http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=01d42e7fa0e80b0f0fc1
Living water rain down on me
Lord I need more of You
Living breath of life come fill me up
Lord I want more of You
Living water rain down on me
Lord I need more of You
Living breath of life come fill me up
We are hungry
We are hungry
We are hungry for the more of You
We are thirsty, oh Jesus
We are thirsty for the more of You
Lord I want more of you
Holy Spirit rain down on me
Lord I need more of you
Living breath of life come fill me up
chorus x2
More of You
We are hungry for the more of You
We are thirsty (thirsty)
We lift our holy hands up
We want to touch You
We lift our voices higher and higher and higher to You
We lift our holy hands up
We want to touch You
We lift our voices higher and higher and higher to You
chorus x2
We lift our holy hands up
We want to touch you (We are hungry for the more of You)
We lift our voices higher and higher and higher to you
We lift our holy hands up (More of You, more of You)
We want to touch you (More of You, more of You, more of You more of You, more of You, yeah)
We lift our voices higher and higher to You
We lift our holy hands up (We are hungry, We are thirsty
We want to touch you (We are hungry for the more of You)
We lift our voices higher and higher to You
http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=01d42e7fa0e80b0f0fc1
John 3:16
16"For God so greatly loved and dearly prized the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten ([a]unique) Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have eternal (everlasting) life."
Psalm 14:7
Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When the Lord shall restore the fortunes of His people, then Jacob shall rejoice and Israel shall be glad.
Terry MacAlmon - Oh The Glory Of His Presence
Beautiful anointed worship
Oh, the glory of Your presence
We Your temple give you reverence
So arise to Your rest
And be blessed by our praise
As we glory in Your embrace
As Your presence now fills this place
http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=bfc8092491a5b76d415f
Oh, the glory of Your presence
We Your temple give you reverence
So arise to Your rest
And be blessed by our praise
As we glory in Your embrace
As Your presence now fills this place
http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=bfc8092491a5b76d415f
The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power
Lyrics
VERSE 1
The blood that Jesus shed for me,
Way back on Calvary;
It's that blood that gives me strength from day to day,
It will never lose its power.
CHORUS
It reaches to the highest mountain.
It flows to the lowest valley.
The blood that gives me strength from day to day,
It will never lose its power.
VERSE 2
It soothes my doubts and calms my fears,
And it dries all, all my tears.
The blood that gives me strength from day to day,
It will never lose its power.
CHORUS
It reaches to the highest mountain.
It flows to the lowest valley.
The blood that gives me strength from day to day,
It will never lose its power.
TAG
Well it will never lose its power.
It will never lose its power.
VERSE 1
The blood that Jesus shed for me,
Way back on Calvary;
It's that blood that gives me strength from day to day,
It will never lose its power.
CHORUS
It reaches to the highest mountain.
It flows to the lowest valley.
The blood that gives me strength from day to day,
It will never lose its power.
VERSE 2
It soothes my doubts and calms my fears,
And it dries all, all my tears.
The blood that gives me strength from day to day,
It will never lose its power.
CHORUS
It reaches to the highest mountain.
It flows to the lowest valley.
The blood that gives me strength from day to day,
It will never lose its power.
TAG
Well it will never lose its power.
It will never lose its power.
First Kiss written by: Cassie.
Something so rare. So beautiful. More rare than virginity. So rare, so rare. A higher level of purity. So rare it's thought to be insane. Unachievable. Unpopular. Really, it's unappreciated. So rare... It's value has almost been forgotten. Lost in the twisted way of things. It is so rare. But it can be found.
Something that can only be. Given away once. It's a special gift. With a special meaning. Meant for one person. Choose carefully the time. The place. And the mate. Once it is gone. You can never get it back. A gift so precious. So personal. When you choose to give it. You're giving a part of you. Don't rush to give it away.
Time, time... Yes there is plenty of time. With time comes greater value. And appreciation. Time is our perception. Either we are patient. Or miserable. We can take the time to wait. And in waiting we can grow. Or give it away right now. And in time regret. Time, it never goes away. It just keeps going. And waiting never hurts.
This valuable gift. I have chosen to save. It is tucked away. For my wedding day. Saved for that one man. God has waiting. Waiting for me to come along. I've saved my precious gift. Of my "First Kiss". Will he save his?
Also with the song Faithfully written by: Eric and Leslie Ludy
This song is truly so beautiful and precious:
http://www.setapartlife.com/Faithfully_%7BOriginal%7D.html
Faithfully
Tonight I saw a shooting star
Made me wonder where you are
For years I have been dreaming of you
And I wonder if you're thinking of me too
In this world of cheap romance
And love that only fades after the dance
They say that I'm a fool to wait for something more
How can I really love someone I've never seen before
But I have longed for true love every day that I have lived
And I know that real love is all about learning how to give
So I pray that God will bring you to me
And I pray you'll find me waiting faithfully
Faithfully, I am yours
From now until forever
Faithfully, I will write
Write you a love song with my life
Cause this kind of loves worth waiting for
No matter how long it takes I am yours
Faithfully
Tonight I saw two lovers kiss
Reminded me of my own loneliness
They say that I'm a fool to keep on praying for you
How can I give up pleasure for a dream that won't come true
But I will keep believing that God still has a plan
And though I can't see you now,
I know that HE can
And someday I will give you all of me
Until I find you, i'll be waiting faithfully
Faithfully, I am yours
From now until forever
Faithfully, I will write
Write you a love song with my life
Cause this kind of loves worth waiting for
No matter how long it takes I am yours
Faithfully
Something that can only be. Given away once. It's a special gift. With a special meaning. Meant for one person. Choose carefully the time. The place. And the mate. Once it is gone. You can never get it back. A gift so precious. So personal. When you choose to give it. You're giving a part of you. Don't rush to give it away.
Time, time... Yes there is plenty of time. With time comes greater value. And appreciation. Time is our perception. Either we are patient. Or miserable. We can take the time to wait. And in waiting we can grow. Or give it away right now. And in time regret. Time, it never goes away. It just keeps going. And waiting never hurts.
This valuable gift. I have chosen to save. It is tucked away. For my wedding day. Saved for that one man. God has waiting. Waiting for me to come along. I've saved my precious gift. Of my "First Kiss". Will he save his?
Also with the song Faithfully written by: Eric and Leslie Ludy
This song is truly so beautiful and precious:
http://www.setapartlife.com/Faithfully_%7BOriginal%7D.html
Faithfully
Tonight I saw a shooting star
Made me wonder where you are
For years I have been dreaming of you
And I wonder if you're thinking of me too
In this world of cheap romance
And love that only fades after the dance
They say that I'm a fool to wait for something more
How can I really love someone I've never seen before
But I have longed for true love every day that I have lived
And I know that real love is all about learning how to give
So I pray that God will bring you to me
And I pray you'll find me waiting faithfully
Faithfully, I am yours
From now until forever
Faithfully, I will write
Write you a love song with my life
Cause this kind of loves worth waiting for
No matter how long it takes I am yours
Faithfully
Tonight I saw two lovers kiss
Reminded me of my own loneliness
They say that I'm a fool to keep on praying for you
How can I give up pleasure for a dream that won't come true
But I will keep believing that God still has a plan
And though I can't see you now,
I know that HE can
And someday I will give you all of me
Until I find you, i'll be waiting faithfully
Faithfully, I am yours
From now until forever
Faithfully, I will write
Write you a love song with my life
Cause this kind of loves worth waiting for
No matter how long it takes I am yours
Faithfully
Songs: 1.God's Presence, 2.What Jesus means to me, 3.Listening
1.Here in your presence-there is only peace.
2. That the whole world may see, that the whole world may see who YOU are to me. That the whole world may see. That the world may see. Who YOU are to me.
3. Listen to my voice. Hear ME when I call.
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2. That the whole world may see, that the whole world may see who YOU are to me. That the whole world may see. That the world may see. Who YOU are to me.
3. Listen to my voice. Hear ME when I call.
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Mercy Said No
I was just a child, when I felt the Savior leading
I was drawn to what I could not understand
And for the cause of Christ, I have spent my days believing
That what He'd have me be, is who I am
As I've come to see the weaker side of me
I realize His grace is what I'll need
When sin demanded justice for my soul
(Chorus)
Mercy said no
I'm not gonna let you go
I'm not gonna let you slip awayyyyyyyyyyyyyy
You don't have to be afraid
Mercy said no
sin will never ever take control
Life and death stood face to face
Darkness tried to steal my heart away
Thank You Jesus, Mercy said nooooooooooooooo
For God so loved the world, that He sent His son to save us
From the cross He built a bridge to set us free
Oh, but deep within our hearts, there is still a war that wages
And makes a sacrifice so hard to see
As midnight fell on crucifixion day
The light of hope seemed oh so far away
As evil tried to stop redemption's flow
(Repeat Chorus)
(Bridge)
And now when heaven looks at me
It's through the blood of Jesus
Reminding me of one day long ago
(Repeat Chorus)
I was drawn to what I could not understand
And for the cause of Christ, I have spent my days believing
That what He'd have me be, is who I am
As I've come to see the weaker side of me
I realize His grace is what I'll need
When sin demanded justice for my soul
(Chorus)
Mercy said no
I'm not gonna let you go
I'm not gonna let you slip awayyyyyyyyyyyyyy
You don't have to be afraid
Mercy said no
sin will never ever take control
Life and death stood face to face
Darkness tried to steal my heart away
Thank You Jesus, Mercy said nooooooooooooooo
For God so loved the world, that He sent His son to save us
From the cross He built a bridge to set us free
Oh, but deep within our hearts, there is still a war that wages
And makes a sacrifice so hard to see
As midnight fell on crucifixion day
The light of hope seemed oh so far away
As evil tried to stop redemption's flow
(Repeat Chorus)
(Bridge)
And now when heaven looks at me
It's through the blood of Jesus
Reminding me of one day long ago
(Repeat Chorus)
Revelation 19:7-9,21:2 The Bride of Christ
" 7Let us rejoice and shout for joy [exulting and triumphant]! Let us celebrate and ascribe to Him glory and honor, for the marriage of the Lamb [at last] has come, and His bride has prepared herself.(A)
8She has been permitted to dress in fine (radiant) linen, dazzling and white--for the fine linen is (signifies, represents) the righteousness (the upright, just, and godly living, deeds, and conduct, and right standing with God) of the saints (God's holy people).
9Then [the angel] said to me, Write this down: Blessed (happy, [a]to be envied) are those who are summoned (invited, called) to the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he said to me [further], These are the true words (the genuine and exact declarations) of God.
2And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God, all arrayed like a bride beautified and adorned for her husband;"
This is how HE sees us. As a pure and a spotless Bride-clean from all blemish . HIS love for you will never change. HE loved HIS bride so much that HE paid for her with HIS very LIFE. This LOVE will never change! HE loves you--HIS BRIDE so very much!
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8She has been permitted to dress in fine (radiant) linen, dazzling and white--for the fine linen is (signifies, represents) the righteousness (the upright, just, and godly living, deeds, and conduct, and right standing with God) of the saints (God's holy people).
9Then [the angel] said to me, Write this down: Blessed (happy, [a]to be envied) are those who are summoned (invited, called) to the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he said to me [further], These are the true words (the genuine and exact declarations) of God.
2And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God, all arrayed like a bride beautified and adorned for her husband;"
This is how HE sees us. As a pure and a spotless Bride-clean from all blemish . HIS love for you will never change. HE loved HIS bride so much that HE paid for her with HIS very LIFE. This LOVE will never change! HE loves you--HIS BRIDE so very much!
CHRISTIAN COLLECTIONS OF JESSICA M. FARNAM
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Cece Winans- Holy Spirit Come Fill This Place
*LYRICS*
CHORUS
Holy Spirit come and fill this place
bring us healing with your warm embrace
Show Your power make your presence known
Holy Spirit come fill this place
VERSE 1
My heart is longing just to hear from you
My soul is waiting to know someone who
Can take us higher help us make it through
So will you please come and set us free
CHORUS
VERSE 2
Breath of God we need a touch from you
shine down on us with the light of truth
Stir our hearts and set our spirit free
Holy spirit come fill this place
VERSE 3
Our hearts are hungry for your perfect peace
Our souls are thirsty for the joy you bring
So send your glory makes your praise complete
Send down the rain, touch us once again
CHORUS
CHORUS
Holy Spirit come and fill this place
bring us healing with your warm embrace
Show Your power make your presence known
Holy Spirit come fill this place
VERSE 1
My heart is longing just to hear from you
My soul is waiting to know someone who
Can take us higher help us make it through
So will you please come and set us free
CHORUS
VERSE 2
Breath of God we need a touch from you
shine down on us with the light of truth
Stir our hearts and set our spirit free
Holy spirit come fill this place
VERSE 3
Our hearts are hungry for your perfect peace
Our souls are thirsty for the joy you bring
So send your glory makes your praise complete
Send down the rain, touch us once again
CHORUS
I'd Rather Have Jesus
1. I’d rather have Jesus than silver or gold;
I’d rather be His than have riches untold;
I’d rather have Jesus than houses or lands;
I’d rather be led by His nail-pierced hand
* Refrain:
Than to be the king of a vast domain,
Or be held in sin’s dread sway;
I’d rather have Jesus than anything
This world affords today.
2. I’d rather have Jesus than men’s applause;
I’d rather be faithful to His dear cause;
I’d rather have Jesus than worldwide fame;
I’d rather be true to His holy name
3. He’s fairer than lilies of rarest bloom;
He’s sweeter than honey from out the comb;
He’s all that my hungering spirit needs;
I’d rather have Jesus and let Him lead
The Love that Jesus has for us is just so amazing. Just to be able to sit at HIS feet and to worship HIM and feel HIS everlasting Love and Presence. There is no greater joy to know that when HE looks at you, HE looks at YOU as HIS child. YOU are so precious to HIM. HIS love for you will never end. With every beating that HE took, with every lash...with every drop of blood HE was saying, "I LOVE YOU." Everything that took place at Calvary was for you. HE has never thought of your life as being a mistake. But far from it, HE loved you long before you were even born. HE was thinking of you while HE was hanging on the cross at Calvary. When He died, and Rose Again. HE redeemed all mankind. That includes you! Your life is so very precious to HIM. With every drop of blood, HE is saying to you-to your heart-to your very spirit and soul, "MY child, come home. Please come home. I am not angry with or at you. It is never to late to make things right. The change can start right now. The things of this life may seem to be fun, but MY little one are they worth your soul? I don't want to see you perish. I have created heaven just for you. Please don't reject my gift that I offered to you 2,000 years ago. Please receive my gift. It is yours. It has been paid in full. All you have to do is to receive it. Little one, I stand at the door of your heart and knock. Please open the door of your heart. For many of you, you have heard the knock at your door for many days. Please don't drive away my Spirit. My child, will you listen to my heart? Please don't reject my gift. I LOVE you. MORE than you could ever know. I love you. My arms are open wide. I will never fail you. I am the friend that you have always dreamed of. I have not broken my promises. My Words are Faithful and True. All that I offer to you is true. I am always here. I love you and I always will. MY Child, come home. Your Spirit has been yearning to know ME. All you have to do is to receive. The peace that I will give you is like no other. This peace, eternal peace surpasses all understanding. I love you. My Child, come home. I love you more than you can ever know. I love you.
Jesus"
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I’d rather be His than have riches untold;
I’d rather have Jesus than houses or lands;
I’d rather be led by His nail-pierced hand
* Refrain:
Than to be the king of a vast domain,
Or be held in sin’s dread sway;
I’d rather have Jesus than anything
This world affords today.
2. I’d rather have Jesus than men’s applause;
I’d rather be faithful to His dear cause;
I’d rather have Jesus than worldwide fame;
I’d rather be true to His holy name
3. He’s fairer than lilies of rarest bloom;
He’s sweeter than honey from out the comb;
He’s all that my hungering spirit needs;
I’d rather have Jesus and let Him lead
The Love that Jesus has for us is just so amazing. Just to be able to sit at HIS feet and to worship HIM and feel HIS everlasting Love and Presence. There is no greater joy to know that when HE looks at you, HE looks at YOU as HIS child. YOU are so precious to HIM. HIS love for you will never end. With every beating that HE took, with every lash...with every drop of blood HE was saying, "I LOVE YOU." Everything that took place at Calvary was for you. HE has never thought of your life as being a mistake. But far from it, HE loved you long before you were even born. HE was thinking of you while HE was hanging on the cross at Calvary. When He died, and Rose Again. HE redeemed all mankind. That includes you! Your life is so very precious to HIM. With every drop of blood, HE is saying to you-to your heart-to your very spirit and soul, "MY child, come home. Please come home. I am not angry with or at you. It is never to late to make things right. The change can start right now. The things of this life may seem to be fun, but MY little one are they worth your soul? I don't want to see you perish. I have created heaven just for you. Please don't reject my gift that I offered to you 2,000 years ago. Please receive my gift. It is yours. It has been paid in full. All you have to do is to receive it. Little one, I stand at the door of your heart and knock. Please open the door of your heart. For many of you, you have heard the knock at your door for many days. Please don't drive away my Spirit. My child, will you listen to my heart? Please don't reject my gift. I LOVE you. MORE than you could ever know. I love you. My arms are open wide. I will never fail you. I am the friend that you have always dreamed of. I have not broken my promises. My Words are Faithful and True. All that I offer to you is true. I am always here. I love you and I always will. MY Child, come home. Your Spirit has been yearning to know ME. All you have to do is to receive. The peace that I will give you is like no other. This peace, eternal peace surpasses all understanding. I love you. My Child, come home. I love you more than you can ever know. I love you.
Jesus"
Inspirational Promises by Jessica M. Farnam
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:)
Redemption song: I was a stranger till you came, till you came. I was a foreigner-till you came to me. But now, I enter in boldly, and now...
I ENTER IN.
Oh, and now, I call you Father, Oh Father, I draw near.
Dear friends, It is never too late for you to come back home. HE Father God is pleading with you, "MY Precious child, please come back home. It is never too late. My love for you is just the same. I love you. I want to wipe away your tears from your eyes. I see your heart. I know that you have been broken and crushed by the things of this life. Come to Me; all you who are weary and heavy laydened, and I shall give you rest. I have loved you with an everlasting love. My arms are opened wide. I gave you my precious Son, so you would know just how much I love you. You are My child, I want to spend all eternity with you. My Child, please come home, please come home. My LOVE for you will never die. My Child, please come home.
I love you,
Abba Father"
The LOVE that HE has for us is greater than any love that we could ever know on this earth. This Love and Peace that HE offers you today is eternal. It will never die nor fade away. If you wish to know this unending and undying love pray this pray with me right now:
" Jesus, I know that I am a sinner. Please come into my heart and save me. I am so sorry for all that I have done. Wash me and cleanse me with YOUR precious blood. I surrender my whole life to you. I am done with living my life for myself. I now, choose to live my life for you. I will be a witness to everyone around me. I will live my life in such a way...that others will know that there is something very different about me. Let me be a light to my generation. I love YOU JESUS! Thank you so much for saving me, thank you so much for dying for me...thank you for writing my name in the LAMB'S BOOK OF LIFE. I am a Christian. From this day forward, I will ask myself...is this something Jesus would be doing? If it is not glorifying and pleasing to Jesus, then I will no longer participate in these things. Now, my entire life belongs to Jesus. Thank you JESUS! In Jesus Name I pray, AMEN!
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I ENTER IN.
Oh, and now, I call you Father, Oh Father, I draw near.
Dear friends, It is never too late for you to come back home. HE Father God is pleading with you, "MY Precious child, please come back home. It is never too late. My love for you is just the same. I love you. I want to wipe away your tears from your eyes. I see your heart. I know that you have been broken and crushed by the things of this life. Come to Me; all you who are weary and heavy laydened, and I shall give you rest. I have loved you with an everlasting love. My arms are opened wide. I gave you my precious Son, so you would know just how much I love you. You are My child, I want to spend all eternity with you. My Child, please come home, please come home. My LOVE for you will never die. My Child, please come home.
I love you,
Abba Father"
The LOVE that HE has for us is greater than any love that we could ever know on this earth. This Love and Peace that HE offers you today is eternal. It will never die nor fade away. If you wish to know this unending and undying love pray this pray with me right now:
" Jesus, I know that I am a sinner. Please come into my heart and save me. I am so sorry for all that I have done. Wash me and cleanse me with YOUR precious blood. I surrender my whole life to you. I am done with living my life for myself. I now, choose to live my life for you. I will be a witness to everyone around me. I will live my life in such a way...that others will know that there is something very different about me. Let me be a light to my generation. I love YOU JESUS! Thank you so much for saving me, thank you so much for dying for me...thank you for writing my name in the LAMB'S BOOK OF LIFE. I am a Christian. From this day forward, I will ask myself...is this something Jesus would be doing? If it is not glorifying and pleasing to Jesus, then I will no longer participate in these things. Now, my entire life belongs to Jesus. Thank you JESUS! In Jesus Name I pray, AMEN!
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Ezekiel 37:1-14
1"THE HAND of the Lord was upon me, and He brought me out in the Spirit of the Lord and set me down in the midst of the valley; and it was full of bones.
2And He caused me to pass round about among them, and behold, there were very many [human bones] in the open valley or plain, and behold, they were very dry.
3And He said to me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I answered, O Lord God, You know!(A)
4Again He said to me, Prophesy to these bones and say to them, O you dry bones, hear the word of the Lord.(B)
5Thus says the Lord God to these bones: Behold, I will cause breath and spirit to enter you, and you shall live;
6And I will lay sinews upon you and bring up flesh upon you and cover you with skin, and I will put breath and spirit in you, and you [dry bones] shall live; and you shall know, understand, and realize that I am the Lord [the Sovereign Ruler, Who calls forth loyalty and obedient service].
7So I prophesied as I was commanded; and as I prophesied, there was a [thundering] noise and behold, a shaking and trembling and a rattling, and the bones came together, bone to its bone.
8And I looked and behold, there were sinews upon [the bones] and flesh came upon them and skin covered them over, but there was no breath or spirit in them.
9Then said He to me, Prophesy to the breath and spirit, son of man, and say to the breath and spirit, Thus says the Lord God: Come from the four winds, O breath and spirit, and breathe upon these slain that they may live.
10So I prophesied as He commanded me, and the breath and spirit came into [the bones], and they lived and stood up upon their feet, an exceedingly great host.(C)
11Then He said to me, Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel. Behold, they say, Our bones are dried up and our hope is lost; we are completely cut off.
12Therefore prophesy and say to them, Thus says the Lord God: Behold, I will open your graves and cause you to come up out of your graves, O My people; and I will bring you [back home] to the land of Israel.(D)
13And you shall know that I am the Lord [your Sovereign Ruler], when I have opened your graves and caused you to come up out of your graves, O My people.
14And I shall put My Spirit in you and you shall live, and I shall place you in your own land. Then you shall know, understand, and realize that I the Lord have spoken it and performed it, says the Lord."
This is a call for you come back home. The Father is pleading with you. Your life is not worthless. You are not a mistake. You are not a failure. You are and you have always been loved by the KING! Jesus has loved YOU with an everlasting love. HE has not abandoned you! YOUR life does have meaning. You were born to have a purpose. To Jesus you are someone special. You are not garbage. No matter what someone may have told you, you are LOVED :)! The LOVE that HE has for you will never die nor fade away. HIS love for you is eternal! He is always here. Remember, 1 John 3:1“How great is the love the Father has lavished on us,. that we should be called children of God”.
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2And He caused me to pass round about among them, and behold, there were very many [human bones] in the open valley or plain, and behold, they were very dry.
3And He said to me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I answered, O Lord God, You know!(A)
4Again He said to me, Prophesy to these bones and say to them, O you dry bones, hear the word of the Lord.(B)
5Thus says the Lord God to these bones: Behold, I will cause breath and spirit to enter you, and you shall live;
6And I will lay sinews upon you and bring up flesh upon you and cover you with skin, and I will put breath and spirit in you, and you [dry bones] shall live; and you shall know, understand, and realize that I am the Lord [the Sovereign Ruler, Who calls forth loyalty and obedient service].
7So I prophesied as I was commanded; and as I prophesied, there was a [thundering] noise and behold, a shaking and trembling and a rattling, and the bones came together, bone to its bone.
8And I looked and behold, there were sinews upon [the bones] and flesh came upon them and skin covered them over, but there was no breath or spirit in them.
9Then said He to me, Prophesy to the breath and spirit, son of man, and say to the breath and spirit, Thus says the Lord God: Come from the four winds, O breath and spirit, and breathe upon these slain that they may live.
10So I prophesied as He commanded me, and the breath and spirit came into [the bones], and they lived and stood up upon their feet, an exceedingly great host.(C)
11Then He said to me, Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel. Behold, they say, Our bones are dried up and our hope is lost; we are completely cut off.
12Therefore prophesy and say to them, Thus says the Lord God: Behold, I will open your graves and cause you to come up out of your graves, O My people; and I will bring you [back home] to the land of Israel.(D)
13And you shall know that I am the Lord [your Sovereign Ruler], when I have opened your graves and caused you to come up out of your graves, O My people.
14And I shall put My Spirit in you and you shall live, and I shall place you in your own land. Then you shall know, understand, and realize that I the Lord have spoken it and performed it, says the Lord."
This is a call for you come back home. The Father is pleading with you. Your life is not worthless. You are not a mistake. You are not a failure. You are and you have always been loved by the KING! Jesus has loved YOU with an everlasting love. HE has not abandoned you! YOUR life does have meaning. You were born to have a purpose. To Jesus you are someone special. You are not garbage. No matter what someone may have told you, you are LOVED :)! The LOVE that HE has for you will never die nor fade away. HIS love for you is eternal! He is always here. Remember, 1 John 3:1“How great is the love the Father has lavished on us,. that we should be called children of God”.
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John 14:1-3
1DO NOT let your hearts be troubled (distressed, agitated). You believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely on God; believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely also on Me.
2In My Father's house there are many dwelling places (homes). If it were not so, I would have told you; for I am going away to prepare a place for you.
3And when (if) I go and make ready a place for you, I will come back again and will take you to Myself, that where I am you may be also.
2In My Father's house there are many dwelling places (homes). If it were not so, I would have told you; for I am going away to prepare a place for you.
3And when (if) I go and make ready a place for you, I will come back again and will take you to Myself, that where I am you may be also.
Matthew 24:14
"And this good news of the kingdom (the Gospel) will be preached throughout the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come."
Matthew18:12-14,John 10:1-17
Matthew 18:12-14
12What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray and gets lost, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountain and go in search of the one that is lost?
13And if it should be that he finds it, truly I say to you, he rejoices more over it than over the ninety-nine that did not get lost.
14Just so it is not the will of My Father Who is in heaven that one of these little ones should be lost and perish.
John 10:1-17
1I ASSURE you, most solemnly I tell you, he who does not enter by the door into the sheepfold, but climbs up some other way (elsewhere, from some other quarter) is a thief and a robber.
2But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
3The watchman opens the door for this man, and the sheep listen to his voice and heed it; and he calls his own sheep by name and brings (leads) them out.
4When he has brought his own sheep outside, he walks on before them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice.
5They will never [on any account] follow a stranger, but will run away from him because they do not know the voice of strangers or recognize their call.
6Jesus used this parable (illustration) with them, but they did not understand what He was talking about.
7So Jesus said again, I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, that I Myself am the Door [a]for the sheep.
8All others who came [as such] before Me are thieves and robbers, but the [true] sheep did not listen to and obey them.
9I am the Door; anyone who enters in through Me will be saved (will live). He will come in and he will go out [freely], and will find pasture.
10The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it [b]overflows).
11I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd risks and lays down His [own] life for the sheep.(A)
12But the hired servant (he who merely serves for wages) who is neither the shepherd nor the owner of the sheep, when he sees the wolf coming, deserts the flock and runs away. And the wolf chases and snatches them and scatters [the flock].
13Now the hireling flees because he merely serves for wages and is not himself concerned about the sheep [cares nothing for them].
14I am the Good Shepherd; and I know and recognize My own, and My own know and recognize Me--
15Even as [truly as] the Father knows Me and I also know the Father--and I am giving My [very own] life and laying it down on behalf of the sheep.
16And I have other sheep [beside these] that are not of this fold. I must bring and [c]impel those also; and they will listen to My voice and heed My call, and so there will be [they will become] one flock under one Shepherd.(B)
17For this [reason] the Father loves Me, because I lay down My [own] life--to take it back again.
12What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray and gets lost, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountain and go in search of the one that is lost?
13And if it should be that he finds it, truly I say to you, he rejoices more over it than over the ninety-nine that did not get lost.
14Just so it is not the will of My Father Who is in heaven that one of these little ones should be lost and perish.
John 10:1-17
1I ASSURE you, most solemnly I tell you, he who does not enter by the door into the sheepfold, but climbs up some other way (elsewhere, from some other quarter) is a thief and a robber.
2But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
3The watchman opens the door for this man, and the sheep listen to his voice and heed it; and he calls his own sheep by name and brings (leads) them out.
4When he has brought his own sheep outside, he walks on before them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice.
5They will never [on any account] follow a stranger, but will run away from him because they do not know the voice of strangers or recognize their call.
6Jesus used this parable (illustration) with them, but they did not understand what He was talking about.
7So Jesus said again, I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, that I Myself am the Door [a]for the sheep.
8All others who came [as such] before Me are thieves and robbers, but the [true] sheep did not listen to and obey them.
9I am the Door; anyone who enters in through Me will be saved (will live). He will come in and he will go out [freely], and will find pasture.
10The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it [b]overflows).
11I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd risks and lays down His [own] life for the sheep.(A)
12But the hired servant (he who merely serves for wages) who is neither the shepherd nor the owner of the sheep, when he sees the wolf coming, deserts the flock and runs away. And the wolf chases and snatches them and scatters [the flock].
13Now the hireling flees because he merely serves for wages and is not himself concerned about the sheep [cares nothing for them].
14I am the Good Shepherd; and I know and recognize My own, and My own know and recognize Me--
15Even as [truly as] the Father knows Me and I also know the Father--and I am giving My [very own] life and laying it down on behalf of the sheep.
16And I have other sheep [beside these] that are not of this fold. I must bring and [c]impel those also; and they will listen to My voice and heed My call, and so there will be [they will become] one flock under one Shepherd.(B)
17For this [reason] the Father loves Me, because I lay down My [own] life--to take it back again.
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