God Our Stronghold ~

When God is our stronghold,
we will not faint
when He is our refuge
we’ll trust and wait.

When God is our rock,
we will be strong
when He is our fortress
we’ll sing a new song.

When God is our hedge,
we will be protected
when He is our salvation
we’ll never be rejected.

When God is our deliverer,
we will never fall back
when He is our shield
we’ll win satan’s attack.

When God is our strength,
we will not be shaken
When He is our shelter . . .
we’ll not be forsaken!

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Psalm 18:2

“The Lord is my rock,
and my fortress,
and my deliverer;
my God, my strength,
in whom I will trust;
my buckler, and the horn
of my salvation,
and my high tower.”

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God Is My Strength ~

God is my strength,
on which I daily rely . . .
for, there’s no other way
I could ever get by.

Without Him I would be,
trembling with fear . . .
but, instead He’s my Rock
who is always near.

God is my Stronghold,
He too is my Fortress
I go to Him first . . .
whenever I feel stress.

For in His High Tower,
is my shield of trust . . .
and for my salvation
it’s to Him I entrust.

God is my refuge,
in Him I’m secure . . .
He gives me the faith
to persist and endure!

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Psalm 18:1-2

The Lord is my rock,
and my fortress,
and my deliverer;
my God, my strength,
in whom I will trust;
my buckler, and the horn
of my salvation,
and my high tower.

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Enlarge Me Lord ~

Enlarge me Lord,
deepen my faith in You
for I am a witness
to all You can do.

You’ve helped me before,
I trust You will again
for Your mercy for me
You cannot contain.

Enlarge me Lord,
expand my faith in You
for without Your power
there’s nothing I can do.

I know You hear me,
when Your name I call
as to You my prayers
from my mouth fall.

Enlarge me Lord,
my strength increase
so my faith in You . . .
I can boldly release!

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Psalm 4:1

Hear me when I call,
O God of my righteousness:
thou hast enlarged me when
I was in distress; have mercy
upon me, and hear my prayer.

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Jesus Came To Seek ~

Jesus came to seek,
to look, to find
the lost souls
of all of mankind.

He came to call,
all to repentance
took upon Himself
their penitence.

Jesus came to save,
all who were lost
to bring them to God
no matter the cost.

He sought to find,
hearts willing
to be filled with
His indwelling.

Jesus came to seek,
He looked, He sought
all of mankind . . .
who sought Him not!

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Luke 19:10

For the Son of man is come
to seek and to save that
which was lost.

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God Supplies ~

God supplies,
power for today
hope for the morrow
strength for everyday.

His grace is sufficient,
it is always there
to help us each day
with our every care.

God supplies,
faith for the test
joy in morning
trust for the rest.

His favor is ongoing,
His love without end
He promises to all
hearts He will mend.

God supplies,
offers and delivers
faith, hope and peace
on life giving rivers!

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2 Corinthians 12.9

And he said unto me,
My grace is sufficient for thee:
for my strength is made perfect
in weakness. Most gladly therefore
will I rather glory in my infirmities,
that the power of Christ may
rest upon me.

John 7:38

He that believeth on me,
as the scripture hath said,
out of his belly shall flow
rivers of living water.

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Do Not Grow Weary ~

Do not grow weary,
of the good things you do
for God will provide
plenty of energy for you.

He’ll give you endurance,
all you need to do is ask
and He’ll give the stamina
to complete the task.

Whatever you are doing,
do it for God eagerly
and He’ll give you the zest
to serve Him whole heartily.

He’ll give you His strength,
to do the things you must
for the harvest is His . . .
all you have to do is trust.

Whatever you are doing,
never give up or quit . . .
for God will provide you with
the nerve and grit!

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Galatians 6:9

And let us not be weary
in well doing: for in due
season we shall reap,
if we faint not.

Colossians 3:23-24

And whatsoever ye do,
do it heartily, as to the
Lord, and not unto men;

Knowing that of the Lord ye
shall receive the reward of
the inheritance: for ye serve
the Lord Christ.

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Spiritual Grit ~

We all need to have,
spiritual grit . . .
we all need strength
not to give up or quit.

We all need to have,
a strong resolve . . .
we need to trust God
our troubles will solve.

We all need to have,
a firmness of mind . . .
we need to believe
God’s peace we’ll find.

We all need to have,
our heart’s renewed . . .
we need to keep heaven
constantly in our view.

We all need to have,
courage and boldness . . .
we Jesus need to guide us
on life’s eternal voyage!

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2 Corinthians 4:16-18

For which cause we faint not;
but though our outward man perish,
yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

For our light affliction, which is but for
a moment, worketh for us a far more
exceeding and eternal weight of glory;

While we look not at the things which
are seen, but at the things which are
not seen: for the things which are seen
are temporal; but the things which
are not seen are eternal.

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God Supplies The Grace ~

God supplies the grace,
for all that we do . . .
it flows right from Him
into me and you.

He delivers His strength,
whenever we are weak
He gives extra power
when more of it we seek.

God grants us mercy,
each day it’s renewable
so we may learn to be
on Him dependable.

He builds up our faith,
regenerates our hope
He provides the means
each day for us to cope.

God supplies the grace,
we give Him back our trust
as we let His Spirit . . .
work in and through us!

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2 Corinthians 12:9

And he said unto me,
My grace is sufficient for thee:
for my strength is made perfect
in weakness. Most gladly
therefore will I rather glory
in my infirmities, that the
power of Christ
may rest upon me.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through
Christ which strengtheneth me.

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Lord, Take My Eagle Wings ~

Lord, take my eagle wings,
give them renewed strength
so I may fly the distance
no matter how far the length.

Help them to soar upon,
the winds of trusting You
give them the patience
til You tell me what to do.

Help them not to get weary,
so they will never tire
when with obstacles they meet
promise to lift them higher.

Help them to understand,
when to wait, when to fly
give them wisdom knowing
on their own they needn’t try.

Lord, give my eagle wings,
a boost of Your power . . .
for You may call for me
to take off at any hour!

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Psalm 27:14

Wait on the Lord:
be of good courage,
and he shall strengthen
thine heart: wait,
I say, on the Lord.

Isaiah 40:31

But they that wait
upon the Lord
shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with
wings as eagles; they shall run,
and not be weary; and they
shall walk, and not faint.

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My Strength The Lord’s Joy ~

My strength is the Lord’s joy,
His joy is my peace
in Him I find rest . . .
as my cares I release.

He enables me,
to do everything
without His fortitude
I can’t do anything.

My strength is the Lord’s joy,
His joy is my might
it keeps me keeping on
in the faithful fight.

Through Jesus I have,
a hope that’s complete
for all of my worries
I lay at His feet.

My strength is the Lord’s joy,
His joy is my power
for Jesus gives to me . . .
the faith to not cower!

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Nehemiah 8:10

“Then he said unto them,
Go your way, eat the fat,
and drink the sweet, and
send portions unto them
for whom nothing is prepared:
for this day is holy unto our Lord:
neither be ye sorry;
for the joy of the Lord is your strength.“

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With God You Can Do It ~

When you feel like,
you’re not enough
and the road ahead
seems way to tough.

Turn straight to God,
He’ll give you strength
to go the distance
no matter the length.

When at first you think,
you just can’t do it
and before you start
you just want to quit.

Know that God,
is right there with you
and with His guidance
you’ll know what to do.

When you start to think,
the climb you can’t make
ask God for the power
to do what it takes!

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Exodus 3:11

And Moses said unto God,
Who am I, that I should go
unto Pharaoh, and that I
should bring forth the
children of Israel out of Egypt?

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Strength Everlasting ~

Everlasting strength,
the Lord gives to us
when it is in Him . . .
that we put our trust.

Strength to be courageous,
to be bold and dauntless
strength that will make us
in all things fearless.

Strength that never gives up,
nor never gives in
to the demands of evil
or the temptation of sin.

Strength for the unlikely,
the hard and impossible
strength to do the things
once unimaginable.

Strength everlasting,
is given to those who trust
a promise from the Lord . . .
to everyone of us!

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Isaiah 26:4

Trust ye in the Lord for ever:
for in the Lord Jehovah is
everlasting strength:

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Lord Of My Strength ~

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Lord, my strength isn’t in my bones,
for they’re too weak and frail . . .
my strength is in the knowledge
Your Spirit in me will never fail.

My strength does not come,
from anything that I can do
for, I have very little power
if it does not come from You.

Lord, my strength can’t be found,
by going to the gym or spa . . .
it shows up when I exercise
to You, my holy awe.

My strength is thin and feeble,
and sometimes I cannot stand
but, when I draw close to You
I feel the power of Your hand.

Lord, my strength doesn’t measure up,
when compared to Your own . . .
my burdens would be too heavy
if I had to carry them alone!

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Philippians 4:13

I can do all things
through Christ which
strengtheneth me.

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Fortitude ~

Sometimes my eagle wings,
get fatigued and weary . . .
especially when this world
seems so grim and dreary.

But I know I will not faint,
nor give up the flight
as long as God remains
my strength and guiding light.

Sometimes my eagles wings,
get tattered and ripped
especially when my freedoms
from me are being stripped.

But I’m determined to fly,
against the resistance
for I know to endure I need
the wings of persistence.

Daily my eagles wings,
need to be renewed . . .
so I pray to the Lord
give me the fortitude!

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Isaiah 40:31

But they that wait upon the Lord
shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings
as eagles; they shall run, and
not be weary; and they shall walk,
and not faint.

Matthew 24:13

But he that shall endure
unto the end, the same
shall be saved.

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When Jesus Is All You Have ~

When all you have is anguish,
when there’s nothing more to do
and all of your pain and suffering
has taken the very best from you. 

When trials turn into desperation,
when they start to overburden you
and the pressure of your troubles
you can no longer alone get through.

When your misery turns to despair,
when you feel hopelessness inside
and another raging, internal storm
you don’t have the strength to ride.

When Jesus is all you have,
when you finally come to your knees
and you give Him all your hardships
you’ll find He will meet all your needs.

For Jesus is your burden bearer,
and He will never disappoint . . .
so cast your cares upon Him
before you reach your breaking point!

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1 Peter 5:7

Casting all your care upon him;
for he careth for you.

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God Equips Us ~

God equips His vessels,
according to His will
all He wants them to do
is to wait and be still.

He has a purpose,
for each vessels use
and until He is done
He’ll not set them loose.

God shapes His vessels,
as He sees fit
He molds each one
of them bit by bit.

He has a plan,
for forming each one
as He works into them
the image of His Son.

God equips His vessels,
with all things pleasing
as the power of Jesus
He begins releasing!

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Hebrews 13:21

Make you perfect in every
good work to do his will,
working in you that which is
well pleasing in his sight,
through Jesus Christ; to whom
be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

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I’ve Got God’s Strength ~

I’ve got God’s strength,
it makes me strong
I trust it to keep me
sturdy all the day long.

When troubles I meet,
I face them head on
for I have the power
of His begotten Son.

I’ve got God’s might,
it makes me robust
it’s helps me each day
my life to Him entrust.

When worry I face,
I just keep hanging on
for I have the fortitude
of His resurrected Son.

I’ve got God’s strength,
each day it gets stronger . . .
it keeps my eyes on His Son
in case, He tarries longer!

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Ephesians 6:10

Finally, my brethren,
be strong in the Lord,
and in the power
of his might.

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It’s One Of Those Days~

It’s one of those days Lord,
You know what I mean
it’s a time when on You
all I can do is lean.

It’s a day like no other,
where I feel so helpless
it’s a time where without You
I’d be totally hopeless.

It’s one of those days Lord,
where I need You to uphold me
it’s a time when I need faith
for that which I can’t see.

It’s a day of uncertainty,
where I’m feeling distraught
it’s a time when I need You
to capture my every thought.

It’s one of those days Lord,
I know You understand . . .
It’s a time where I need
the strength of Your right hand!

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Isaiah 41:10

Fear thou not; for I am with thee:
be not dismayed; for I am thy God:
I will strengthen thee;
yea, I will help thee;
yea, I will uphold thee with
the right hand of my righteousness.

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The Power Of God’s Might ~

May you have the power,
the strength of God’s might
may you have the faith
to stay in the good fight.

May you see right through,
the schemes of the devil
may you be able to expose
the darkness of all that’s evil.

May you be able to stand,
up against the enemy
may you have the faith
to make him up and flee.

May you stand firmly,
on your faith and trust
may God with your life
you each day entrust.

May you keep God’s armor,
around you clinched tightly
so He can transfer to you
His power mighty!

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Ephesians 6:10-18

Finally, my brethren,
be strong in the Lord,
and in the power
of his might.

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When Overwhelmed ~

When you’re overwhelmed,
with trepidation and fear
no harm will come your way
if you draw Me close and near.

For he who makes Me,
his safe, dwelling place
will be sheltered under
the wings of My grace.

When your heart is laden,
from life’s strain and stress
no injury will befall you
when into Me you press.

For he who abides in Me,
I will shield and protect
so with My peace and rest
you’ll be able to connect.

When you’re inundated,
with the problems you encounter
come to Me for your strength . . .
so with it you I may empower!

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Psalm 91:14-16

Because he hath set
his love upon me,
therefore will I deliver
him: I will set him on high,
because he hath known my name.

He shall call upon me,
and I will answer him:
I will be with him in trouble;
I will deliver him, and honour him.

With long life will I satisfy him,
and shew him my salvation.

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Be Strong and Of Good Courage ~

Be strong,
have good courage too
for God . . .
is always with you.

Be bold,
for God won’t forsake
be brave
in His strength partake.

Be daring,
have good temerity too
for God . . .
will go out before you.

Be fearless,
for God will protect
be unafraid
and He will direct.

Be of good courage,
be strong too
for God . . .
will not abandon you!

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Deuteronomy 31:6

Be strong and of a good
courage, fear not, nor
be afraid of them:
for the Lord thy God,
he it is that doth go
with thee; he will not
fail thee,
nor forsake thee.

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An Upward Look ~

An upward look,
will save you
bring heaven
right into view.

Just one glace,
at Jesus alone
for your sins
to be atoned.

A vertical glimpse,
into the Light
will bring His glory
into your sight.

Just one peek,
at His undying grace
so by faith His love
you may embrace.

An upward look,
a turn of your eyes
a repentant heart . . .
a lost soul’s cries!

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Luke 5:32

I came not to call
the righteous,
but sinners to
repentance.

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God, My Strength ~

God, my Strength,
my Power, my Might
You make me fit . . .
for the battles I fight.

Through all the storms,
that have come my way
You give me the courage
to face them each day.

God, my Muscle,
my Vitality, my Vigor
You inspire me to be
for You a crown winner.

When spiritual battles,
I have to daily face
You give me resilience
to run the faithful race.

God, my Strength,
my Rock, my Song
thought I am weak . . .
You make me strong!

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Joshua 1:9

Have not I commanded thee?
Be strong and of a good courage;
be not afraid, neither be thou
dismayed: for the Lord thy God
is with thee whithersoever
thou goest.

2 Corinthians 12:9

And he said unto me,
My grace is sufficient for thee:
for my strength is made perfect
in weakness. Most gladly therefore
will I rather glory in my infirmities,
that the power of Christ
may rest upon me.

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God’s Awesome Power ~

Glory, Glory, Glory,
God’s awesome power
strikes in the darkness
in this gloomy hour.

Troubles may be brewing,
but His awesome love
beams down brightly
from His throne above.

Times may be testing,
but His awing peace
to all of His believers
will never fail or cease.

The tempest is a blowing,
but His amazing trust
keeps His faithful standing
against the strongest gust.

The earth is a trembling,
but His loving flock
knows He will not forsake
those clinging to the Rock.

Glory, Glory, Glory,
God’s awesome wonder
is shaking up the world
amidst His mighty thunder!

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Psalm 77:18

The voice of thy thunder
was in the heaven:
the lightnings lightened the world:
the earth trembled and shook.

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May You Be Enlightened~

May the eyes of your faith,
be so enlightened . . .
may the hope of Jesus
be in you heightened.

For there is great power,
when in God we do trust
for He has put His spirit
right into each one of us.

May your confidence,
be filled with God’s might
so the hope of your calling
may inflame and ignite.

For there is no other One,
on whom we can rely
only God our strength
and power can supply.

May the eyes of your faith,
be flooded with His light
for it is on His power
we are called to fight!

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Ephesians 1:18-21

The eyes of your understanding
being enlightened; that ye may
know what is the hope of his calling,
and what the riches of the glory
of his inheritance in the saints,

And what is the exceeding greatness
of his power to us-ward who believe,
according to the working
of his mighty power,

Which he wrought in Christ,
when he raised him from the dead,
and set him at his own right hand
in the heavenly places,

Far above all principality, and power,
and might, and dominion, and every
name that is named, not only in this
world, but also in that which is to come:

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You May Be Weak ~

You may be weak,
but, God is strong
you may be anxious
but, His patience is long.

You may be troubled,
but, God is not
you may be concern
but, He is never fraught.

You may be distraught,
but, God is not frantic
you may be desperate
but, He never panics.

You may be restless,
but, God never tires
you may give up
but, He never retires.

You may be weak,
weary every day . . .
but, with God’s strength
you’ll not faint away!

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Isaiah 40:29

He giveth power to the faint;
and to them that have no might
he increaseth strength.

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When You Need A Hand ~

When you need,
a hand to hold . . .
before your knees
begin to fold.

Reach for the hand,
of God’s to clasp
and He will keep
you in His grasp.

When you need,
extra support . . .
before you legs
start to contort.

On God’s hand,
trust and lean
and His power
you will glean.

When you need,
to be bold . . .
onto God’s hand
keep a firm hold!

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Isaiah 41:10

Fear thou not; for I am with thee:
be not dismayed; for I am thy God:
I will strengthen thee; yea,
I will help thee; yea,
I will uphold thee with the
right hand of my righteousness.

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From The Poem: The Holy Spirit’s Power

 

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From The Poem: Armed With Courage

 

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From The Poem: Joyfully Helpless