Without The Lord’s Strength ~

Without the Lord’s strength,
like ice I would melt
from the frigid hand
in life, I’ve been dealt.

Without the Lord’s strength,
like the sand I would shift
if not for His grace
I’d be in a faithless drift.

Without the Lord’s strength,
like a towel I would fold
if not for His love
I’d be left out in the cold.

Without the Lord’s strength,
like a box I would cave
if not for His power
I’d still be to sin a slave.

Without the Lord’s strength,
like a flower I would fade
if not for His mercy
I’d be alone and afraid.

Without the Lord’s strength,
like a tree I would fall
if not for His forgiveness
I’d be nothing at all.

Without the Lord’s strength,
mercy, power, grace and love
I would be lost . . .
like a hand, missing a glove!

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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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Like An Eagle ~

Renewed like an eagle,
my strength restored
the closer I sweep in
to Jesus, my Lord.

He gives me courage,
to go the distance
gives me His strength
when I meet resistance.

Just like an eagle,
the clouds I climb above
rising over my troubles
on the strength of His love.

I have the fortitude,
to  look into the eye
of each raging storm
that passes me by.

He renews my faith,
my trust He restores
until the day like an eagle
into heaven I soar!

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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.”

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God Never Gets Weary ~

Are you feeling fatigued,
by your weariness
are you exhausted
and feeling listless?

Then wait on the Lord,
your energy He’ll renew
for He never gets tired
of strengthening you.

Do you need recharging,
a shot of endurance
do you need fortitude
some extra assurance?

Then wait on the Lord,
faint He does not
He never gets worn-out
when His power is sought

Are you growing weary,
is your faith getting slack?
Then wait on the Lord . . .
for the strength you lack!

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Isaiah 40:30-31

“Even the youths shall faint
and be weary, and the young
men shall utterly fall:

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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God Can’t Be Contained ~

God cannot be boxed-in,
He can’t be contained
you cannot control Him
His power can’t be restrained.

God cannot be confined,
He can’t be enclosed
you cannot out-wit Him
His will can’t be opposed.

God cannot be hedged-in,
He can’t be obstructed
you cannot thwart Him
His Word can’t be corrupted.

God cannot be restricted,
He can’t be curtailed
you cannot halt Him
His plans can’t be derailed.

God cannot be confined,
His power can’t be blocked
His judgements cannot  . . .
nor will they be stopped!

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Isaiah 14:27

“For the Lord of hosts hath purposed,
and who shall disannul it?
and his hand is stretched out,
and who shall turn it back?”

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Omnipotent ~

God is omnipotent,
He is mightily skillful
He does what He wills
He is effectively powerful.

God is more than able,
to do what is impossible
whenever He speaks
He makes all things possible.

God with stretched out arm,
created all living-things
the heavens and the earth
their kingdoms and their kings.

There is not anything,
that God’s will cannot do
even satan and his army
His mightiness can subdue.

God is omnipotent,
He gave to us the power
to overcome the world . . .
right up to the final hour!

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Matthew 19:26

“But Jesus beheld them,
and said unto them,
With men this is impossible;
but with God
all things are possible.”

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The Captain of Our salvation ~

The Captain of our Salvation,
prepares us for the fight
equips us with the power
of His holy might.

He readies our minds,
for the battle up ahead
establishes our hearts
to be Spirit lead.

The Captain of our Salvation,
provides a safe haven
a refuge and a fortress
whenever we are shaken.

He is our stronghold,
defends on our behalf
guides and protects us
with His rod and staff.

The Captain of our Salvation,
knows the battle we’re in
and He promises to give us
the faith and trust to win!

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Hebrews 2:10

“For it became him,
for whom are all things,
and by whom are all things,
in bringing many sons
unto glory, to make the
captain of their salvation
perfect through sufferings.”

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With God Nothing is Too Hard ~

What is impossible,
for me and you
to God it’s not
too hard to do.

There is no promise,
God can’t fulfill
there is no fear
He can’t distill.

There is no prayer,
God can’t answer
there is no storm
He can’t anchor.

There is no problem,
God can’t resolve
there is no sin
He can’t absolve.

There is no place,
God can’t send revival
there is no enemy
He can’t bridle.

What is too hard,
for each one of us
is much easier . . .
when in God we trust!

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Genesis 18:14

“Is any thing too hard for the Lord?
At the time appointed I will return
unto thee, according to the time of
life, and Sarah shall have a son.”

Jeremiah 32:17

“Ah Lord God! behold, thou hast made
the heaven and the earth by thy great
power and stretched out arm, and there
is nothing too hard for thee:”

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My Arrow Deflector ~

The Lord is my shield,
my true protector
He is my only
arrow deflector.

He gives me courage,
to fight any attack
His is the confidence
that in myself, I lack.

He lifts my head up,
His glory holds me high
He is the only Helper
on whom I can rely.

He supports me,
He is my safeguard
He is my soul’s defender
my heart’s bodyguard.

The Lord is my shield,
my refuge, my guide
it’s His strength in me
that reflects from inside!

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Psalm 3:3-5

” But thou, O Lord,
art a shield for me;
my glory, and the
lifter up of mine head.

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God of Our Strength ~

God of our strength,
God of our hope
give us each day
Your power to cope.

Give us the wisdom,
give us perseverance
help us to keep running
with faith and assurance.

God of our salvation,
God of our redemption
give us the boldness
when facing rejection.

Give us the courage,
give us the fortitude
help us to reflect You
in our daily attitude.

God of our strength,
God of our enlightenment
we need Your power  . . .
in today’s environment!

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Job 12:13

“With him is wisdom and strength,
he hath counsel and understanding.”

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Strengthen Me Lord ~

Lord, strengthen me,
let me not be a doubter
don’t let my weaknesses
steal away Your power.

Lord, strengthen me,
give me spiritual stability
let me not falter
due to my human frailty.

Lord, strengthen me,
as only You can do
let not my feebleness
take me away from You.

Lord, strengthen me,
fill me with Your might
give me endurance
in the faithful fight.

Lord, strengthen me,
be my power source
let Your Spirit’s might
though my body course!

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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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I Am Always With You ~

I am always with you,
don’t you be afraid
I will not leave
so don’t be dismayed.

I will give you,
strength and courage
I am with you
don’t be discouraged.

I am with you,
no need for you to fear
I will remain close
to you I will be near.

I will comfort you,
hold you in My hand
I am with you
I alone understand.

I am with you,
so don’t be fearful
soon all will be . . .
calm and peaceful!

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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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Power From the Throne ~

Our might comes from God,
it is not of our own . . .
it comes from the power
of the One, on the throne.

He is the only source,
on which we can extract
the power that we need
when Satan’s on the attack.

We do not need to fear,
when on His hand we rely
for His power and strength
He has promised to supply.

God said He’d equip us,
with the strength we need
to plow through all things
when to His will, we heed.

We need not be dismayed,
when trouble comes our way
for God will give us power
to muscle through the day.

Our might comes from God,
our own will only fail us
but oh, what strength we’ll have
when on His ~ we trust!

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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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Our Stronghold ~

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

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

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

If God is our deliverer,
we will never fall back
if He is our shield
we’ll win every attack.

If God is our strength,
we will not be shaken
if 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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Unpluckable ~

When you’re in a valley,
not sure what way to go
when the road ahead . . .
isn’t one that you know.

Look for Jesus’s light,
to show you the way
listen for His voice . . .
you’ll not be lead astray.

When you’re in the fire,
weak from all the heat
when feeling overwhelmed
before you suffer defeat.

Follow your inner man,
and you’ll be able to hear
the promise of Jesus . . .
you haven’t anything to fear.

When Satan comes calling,
and you have no way out
when sin tempts you . . .
and causes you to doubt.

Turn to Jesus and ask Him,
for the strength to withstand
then rest in knowing no one
can pluck you from His hand!

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John 10:29

“My Father, which gave them me,
is greater than all; and no man
is able to pluck them out of
my Father’s hand.”

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God is Ever Present ~

God is ever-present,
His help is always near
that is why I never have
anything to dread or fear.

He promises to support me,
with His righteous hand
I know it’s by His power
I have the strength to stand.

God is always with me,
no matter what I do
whenever I’m distressed
His remedies I pursue.

I am not distraught,
if troubles come my way
for God will direct me
as I go about my day.

God is ever-present,
I haven’t anything to fear
for He has vowed to me
to remain close and near!

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Psalm 46:1

“God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.”

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Waiting On The Lord ~

Are you waiting on the Lord,
are you patiently hanging on
are you staying in there strong
or is your faith almost gone?

Are you at your wit’s end,
are you in over your ears
are you questioning yourself
is your faith about your fears?

Are you seeing a sea of red,
are you sinking in your doubt
are you being overly anxious
is your faith running out?

Are you upset with the Lord,
are you distrustful He will act
are you questioning Him
is your faith running off track?

Are you ready to give up,
are you starting to go astray
are you feeling like it’s no use
is your faith slipping away?

Well, I want you to know,
God hasn’t given up on you
so just keep looking to Him
and your strength He’ll renew!

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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.”

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God is There for You ~

 May God’s grace,
today, be real to you
may He help you to know
what you need to do.

May His love,
shine light on your day
may His favor lead you
to trust Him along the way.

May God’s peace,
help you to be calm
may it be to your soul
a soothing, healing balm.

May His strength,
you drawn on to get by
may on His mighty power
you come to always rely.

May God’s mercy,
today, rain down on you
may you believe, this too . . .
He will help get you through!

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John 14:1

“Let not your heart be troubled:
ye believe in God, believe also in me.”

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All I Have to Do ~

When I get depressed,
when I get feeling blue
all I have to do Lord . . .
is to stop and think of You.

Just Your very name,
brings a smile to my face
reminding me, I am loved
in the fullness of Your grace.

When I get disheartened,
when I’m feeling all alone
all I have to do Lord . . .
is to look up, to Your throne.

Just knowing You’re above,
watching over me
makes me feel as if . . .
I’m already there with Thee

Whenever I get discouraged,
when I get feeling stressed
Lord, all I do is think of You . . .
to see how much I’m blessed!

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Psalm 84:5

“Blessed is the man
whose strength is in thee;
in whose heart
are the ways of them.”

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God of My Comfort ~

Oh, God of my comfort,
lifter of my weary head . . .
thank You, for keeping me
in Your loving stead.

Oh, my Sun, my Shield,
protector of my heart . . .
thank You, for the strength
You daily impart.

Oh, my Retreat, my Refuge,
defender of my life . . .
thank You, for overcoming
all of my strife.

Oh, my Peace, my Rest,
healer of my thought . . .
thank You, for the calm
that for me You bought.

Oh, my Shepherd, my Rock,
keeper of my soul . . .
thank You, for making me
by Your stripes whole!

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Psalm 119:76

“Let, I pray thee,
thy merciful kindness
be for my comfort,
according to thy word
unto thy servant.”

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Stormy Weather ~

He makes the clouds form,
causes the winds to blow
sends the thunder clapping
generates a lightning show.

He sends the rain down,
causes torrential floods
sends the rivers flowing
produces a sea of mud.

He forms the snow flakes,
causes a gusting lift
sends the temps dipping
creates a blizzard’s drift.

He gathers up the waves,
causes them to merge
sends the power raging
composes an ocean surge.

No matter what storm,
right now, you may be in
remember this one thing . . .
they’re  all controlled by Him!

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Matthew 8:26

“And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful,
O ye of little faith? Then he arose,
and rebuked the winds and the sea;
and there was a great calm.

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On Eagle’s Wings ~

On eagle’s wings I soar,
higher than any kite
for, I am empowered . . .
by God’s strength and might.

Over rain-soaked clouds,
across the turbulent sea
the wings of my faith
lift and carry me.

Through the howling wind,
above each violent wave
the wings of my trust
always shield and save.

No matter the storm,
or from what direction
the wings of my belief
are my soul’s protection.

On eagle’s wings I soar,
in God’s strength and might
that is why today . . .
I feel higher than a kite!

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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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Oh, The Great Things ~

Oh, the great things Lord,
You have done for me
how in Your truth . . .
I have been set free.

Oh, the mighty work,
done for me on the cross
how mercy and grace
purified out the dross.

Oh, the powerful words,
You have declared
how from the grave
my spirit’s been spared.

Oh, the strong hold,
You have for my soul
how in Jesus . . .
I am made whole.

Oh, the grand plans,
You have in store
Your Kingdom to come
peace forever more!

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1 Samuel 12:24

“Only fear the Lord,
and serve him in truth
with all your heart:
for consider how great things
he hath done for you.”

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Unleashing God’s Power ~

When worry starts to flood,
like a windblown heavy rain
when you’re dispirited
by anxieties constant strain.

Turn to the Good News,
and as you begin to pray . . .
You will feel God releasing
His peace straight away.

When trouble begins to blow,
like a howling nor’easter
when you’re feeling downcast
in need of a warm comforter.

Turn at once to the Lord,
rush into His loving arms
knowing they’ll protect you
from everything that harms.

When grief overcomes,
like a crashing tidal wave
when you’re disheartened
drowning in a teary grave.

Turn to the Scriptures,
no matter what the hour
and with each tearful drop
let God, unleash His power!

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2 Timothy 1:7

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear;
but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”

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