Jesus Understands Your Pain ~

Jesus understands your pain,
He empathizes with your grief
He knows that only His love
can bring your heart relief.

He recognizes your sorrow,
He sees the sadful sting
and the solace of His peace
in your life He wants to bring.

He identifies with your hurt,
the tenderness of your ache
He knows what it feels like
when others your heart breaks.

For He too was rejected,
His life others gladly discarded
He knows the agony inflected
when your cry is disregarded.

Jesus understands your pain,
He wants to give you relief
for He died to put an end to . . .
all your sorrow and your grief!

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Isaiah 53:3

“He is despised
and rejected of men;
a man of sorrows,
and acquainted with grief:
and we hid as it were
our faces from him;
he was despised,
and we esteemed him not.”

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Abundant Life ~

Abundant life,
Jesus came to give
a life purposeful
for you to now live.

A life filled with hope,
for what He’s prepared
a life with the old one
that can’t be compared.

Abundant life,
one without measure
a life where heaven
is now your treasure.

A life of freedom,
beyond imagination
a life of eternal joy
filled with jubilation.

Abundant life,
Jesus came to provide
a life unfathomable
when in Him you abide!

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John 10:10

The thief cometh not,
but for to steal, and to kill,
and to destroy: I am come
that they might have life,
and that they might have it
more abundantly.

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When The Day Is Over ~

When the day is over,
and you’re sitting all alone
before your worries start
to get to be full blown.

That when you need to reach,
to a God who always near
and release onto Him . . .
all that you dread and fear.

When the night’s darkness,
creeps into your home
before your deepest doubts
start your thoughts to roam.

That’s when you need to hold,
your Bible in your hand
and read Jesus’ care casting
instructions and command.

When the day is over,
as night begins to descend
know that you are not alone
for Jesus is your eternal friend!

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1 Peter 5:7

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

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I Trust Jesus ~

I trust Jesus,
more than man
I believe for me
He has a plan.

A plan for me,
to be not conformed
but, rather in Him
to be transformed.

I trust Jesus,
to make a way
through this world
every single day.

A way of hope,
to a place of peace
a way to where all tears
will end and cease.

I trust Jesus,
more than anyone
for I know He’ll finish
what He has begun!

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Romans 12:2

And be not conformed to this world:
but be ye transformed by the renewing
of your mind, that ye may prove what
is that good, and acceptable,
and perfect, will of God.

Philippians 1:6

Being confident of this very thing,
that he which hath begun a good
work in you will perform it until
the day of Jesus Christ:

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In His Hands ~

In His hands,
He holds His sheep
whether awake
or fast asleep.

He holds them close,
to His side
so He can put faith
in their stride.

In His arms,
He holds on tight
His sheep who are
in the faithful fight.

He leads and guides,
to pasture’s green
so onto Him
His sheep can lean.

From His hands,
they can’t be plucked
for in His arms . . .
they are safely tucked!

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John 10:28

And I give unto them eternal life;
and they shall never perish,
neither shall any man pluck them
out of my hand.

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The Good Shepherd ~

The Good Shepherd,
all of His sheep protects
He loves each of them
regardless of their defects.

No one can snatch,
one out of His hand
for they are all headed
to the promise land.

No one can take,
from His sheep His love
for He has a room for each
in His mansion above.

No one can steal,
any His sheep away
for He will not let . . .
even one to go astray.

The Good Shepherd,
gave up His very own life . . .
so that His sheep
wouldn’t face eternal strife!

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John 10:11

I am the good shepherd:
the good shepherd giveth
his life for the sheep.

John 10.28

And I give unto them eternal life;
and they shall never perish,
neither shall any man pluck them
out of my hand.

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Maranatha ~

Soon the Lord will be coming,
at any time He could appear
and with Him those who believe
in the clouds will disappear.

Until such time we hear,
the trump that will sound
His return for us . . .
we must hold our ground.

For this world is becoming,
more and more of a place
where it’s harder for us
to stay in the faithful race.

For all around the globe,
no matter where you go . . .
being a Christian today
irks and irritates others so.

Soon the Lord will come,
in the clouds He will appear
so until then good works . . .
we still need to do while here!

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1 Thessalonians 4:17

Then we which are alive
and remain shall be caught
up together with them in
the clouds, to meet the Lord
in the air: and so shall we
ever be with the Lord.

Revelation 22:12

And, behold, I come quickly;
and my reward is with me,
to give every man according
as his work shall be.

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Lord of My Life ~

Lord I want to make You. . .

the center of my soul
the beat in my heart
the peace in my mind
the truth in my ear
the breath in my mouth
the air I take in . . .

the hope that I feel
the light that I see
the strength inside of me
the song that I sing
the path that I walk
the faith in my step
the trust in my touch . . .

Lord, from dawns early light.
till the sun sets at night
I want to make you. . .

The Lord Of My Life!

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Psalm 118:14

The Lord is my strength
and song, and is become
my salvation.

Luke 10:27

And he answering said,
Thou shalt love the Lord
thy God with all thy heart,
and with all thy soul,
and with all thy strength,
and with all thy mind;
and thy neighbour as thyself.

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Because Of Jesus ~

Because of Jesus,
tomorrow is bright
because of Him
there is now Light.

For, He is my Truth,
my earthly guide
He is my Friend
my true confide.

Because of Jesus,
I have life eternal
tis why I’ll escape
hell’s infernal.

For, He is the Way,
that leads me to
all things good
all things true.

Because He loved,
me at the first . . .
tis why my soul
with joy now bursts!

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John 14:6

“Jesus saith unto him,
I am the way,
the truth,
and the life:
no man cometh unto
the Father, but by me.”

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Christ In Us ~

Christ in us,
with us always
be it the good
or the bad days.

A promise to us,
never to leave
when onto Him
we faithfully cleave.

Christ in us,
til the world’s end
sticking by us
just like a friend.

A truth to behold,
to hide in our heart
knowing from us
He’ll never depart.

Christ in us,
oh, what a blessing
a truth into which . . .
we must keep pressing!

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Matthew 28:20

Teaching them to observe all things
whatsoever I have commanded you:
and, lo, I am with you always,
even unto the end of the world. Amen.

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I Have Me A Friend ~

I have me a friend,
better than any brother
for I am never to Him
a pest or a bother.

He always makes time,
to be alone with me
He is never to busy
for me to come and see.

He is a friend who will,
give me good advice
He speaks only the truth
and is always concise.

He’ll stop what He’s doing,
come straight to my aid
comfort and reassure me
whenever I am afraid.

My friend is called Jesus,
He can be yours too . . .
for I know He’ll stick . . .
like a brother to you!

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Proverbs 17:17

A friend loveth at all times,
and a brother is born for
adversity.

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On Christ Alone ~

On Christ alone,
my mind is set,
so closer to Him,
my heart can get.

For He is the One,
who has saved me,
giving me the hope,
for what I can’t see.

In Christ alone,
my faith clings,
for by His grace,
salvation brings.

He is my Savior,
God’s eternal plan,
His love filled in,
the empty span.

On Christ alone,
my redemption lies,
my eyes He keeps . . ,
fixated on the prize!

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Acts 4:12

Neither is there salvation
in any other: for there is none
other name under heaven
given among men,
whereby we must be saved.

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Thank You Jesus ~

Thank you Jesus,
for all You do . . .
tis why I sing
my praise to You.

When I’m all alone,
You’re always near
when I’m afraid
You calm my fear.

Thank you Jesus,
for first loving me
for giving me hope
in what I can’t see.

When I need faith,
You give me more
when trust I need
You help me soar.

Thank you Jesus,
for all You are
tis why I worship . . .
You from afar!

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Psalm 100:4

Enter into his gates with
thanksgiving, and into his
courts with praise: be thankful
unto him, and bless his name.

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Jesus Is My Rock

Jesus is my sure Rock,
my solid Foundation
on which I have based . . .
my eternal salvation.

He is the Cornerstone,
of my faith and hope
daily His grace gives me
the strength to cope.

Jesus is my Fortress,
it’s onto Him I hold
only by His power
am I fearless and bold.

He is the Protector,
of my heart and soul
tis why over my life
I give Him the control.

Jesus is my Stronghold,
onto which I cleave . . .
and soon on the clouds
with Him I will leave!

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Psalm 62:6

He only is my Rock
and my salvation:
he is my defence;
I shall not be moved.

Psalm 31:3

For thou art my rock
and my fortress;
therefore for thy
name’s sake lead me,
and guide me.

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Breath of Life ~

Breath of Life,
full of grace and Light
a dayspring of hope
in the faithful fight.

The darkness of sin,
no longer obscures
the faith in the hearts
of those who endure.

Mystery of God,
the Lamb that was slain
one day it will be
the world You’ll reign.

On the path to peace,
of joys unthinkable
You are the reason
we’re even redeemable.

Breath of Life,
God’s mystery . . .
came to save us all
from our misery!

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Job 33:4

The spirit of God
hath made me,
and the breath
of the Almighty
hath given me life.

Romans 16:25

Now to him that is of power
to stablish you according to my gospel,
and the preaching of Jesus Christ,
according to the revelation of the
mystery, which was kept secret
since the world began,

Revelation 7:17

For the Lamb which is in the midst
of the throne shall feed them,
and shall lead them unto living
fountains of waters: and God shall
wipe away all tears from their eyes.

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Jesus My Everything ~

Jesus is my everything,
He is my all in all . . .
there is such a peace
when on His name I call.

He fills me with hope,
gives my life purpose
daily His love for me
rises to the surface.

He is my happiness,
He is always around
in His grace and mercy
I have learned to abound.

He is my Comforter,
my Redeemer and Helper
He is to me a Refuge
in a storm my Shelter.

Jesus is my everything,
my Beginning and End
He is my Lord, my Savior
my forever eternal Friend!

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Ephesians 3:20

Now unto him that is able
to do exceeding abundantly
above all that we ask or think,
according to the power that
worketh in us,

Corinthians 9:8

And God is able to make all grace
abound toward you; that ye, always
having all sufficiency in all things,
may abound to every good work:

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Jesus Is Our Helper ~

Jesus is our Helper,
from beginning to end
He’s been our Counselor
our trusted eternal Friend.

He is our Intercessor,
the link in our prayer chain
who helps when our words
we reach for and strain.

Jesus is our Advocate,
as our pleas to Him we aim
to God our litigator
when we call on His name.

He is our Strength,
who will never disappoint
in Him we have victory
through His vantage point.

Jesus is our Refuge,
the partner in our prayer
our present Helper
who will our burdens bear!

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Psalm 46:1

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

John 14:26

But the Comforter, which is the
Holy Ghost, whom the Father will
send in my name, he shall teach
you all things, and bring all things
to your remembrance, whatsoever I
have said unto you.

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A New King ~

One day there will be,
on this earth a new King
and a new morality
He is going to bring.

Over all the universe,
He is going to reign
the depraved swamp
He is going to drain.

He will be the leader,
of every single land
for the whole world
He’ll hold in His hand.

There will be a river,
where living waters flow
the Truth, Life and Way
all the people will know.

There’ll be no obstacles,
that will stand in His way
for satan and his demons
souls will no longer sway.

One day there will be,
a new King on this earth
and the whole wide world
will witness its rebirth!

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Zechariah 14:9

And the Lord shall be king over
all the earth: in that day shall
there be one Lord, and his name one.

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Behold, This Is God’s Son ~

Behold, this is the Babe
this is the Boy
this is the Son of God
who brings eternal joy.

This is the Redeemer,
this is the Cornerstone
this is the Deliverer
who sits on the throne.

This is the Way,
this is the Bread of Life
this is the Truth
who died for our strife.

This is the Word,
this is the Lamb
this is the Image of God
who is the great I AM.

Behold, this is my Lord,
this is my Savior . . .
this is the One reason
I have God’s favor!

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Matthew 17:5

While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud
overshadowed them: and behold a voice
out of the cloud, which said,
This is my beloved Son,
in whom I am well pleased;
hear ye him.

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My Stress Reliever ~

Jesus is my stress reliever,
my care and burden taker
He is my mess cleaner . . .
my perfect peace maker.

Jesus is my pain reliever,
my hurt and grief clearer
He is my head lifter
my heart and soul restorer.

Jesus is my doubt reliever,
my fear and qualm calmer
He is my hope installer
my faith and trust instiller.

Jesus is my grudge reliever,
my failure and flaw fixer
He is my wound healer
my emotional scar tamer.

Jesus is my debt reliever,
my sin and shame forgiver
He is my guilt eraser . . .
my life and soul Savior!

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Isaiah 53:5

But he was wounded
for our transgressions,
he was bruised for our iniquities:
the chastisement of our peace
was upon him; and with
his stripes we are healed.

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A Touch Of His Hem ~

When I saw Him from a distance,
I ran and followed after Him
for, I believed all I needed . . .
was just a touch of His hem.

For years I’ve been scorned,
shunned by those around me
so I hid myself in the crowd
hoping my shame He wouldn’t see.

As He passed by I reached down,
and took from Him my cure . . .
for, I believed this man named Jesus
would heal me if my faith was pure.

He called me His daughter,
when my trust in Him I revealed
and from that very moment
from my disease I was healed.

He bid to me to go in good comfort,
saying my faith had made me whole
for, I believe as I touched His hem . . .
He imparted favor right into my soul.

There is a lesson to my story,
don’t be ashamed of your illness or sin
for Jesus still heals today . . .
if you let Him touch you from within!

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Matthew 9:20-22

“And, behold, a woman,
which was diseased with an issue
of blood twelve years,
came behind him, and touched
the hem of his garment:
For she said within herself,
If I may but touch his garment,
I shall be whole.

But Jesus turned him about,
and when he saw her, he said,
Daughter, be of good comfort;
thy faith hath made thee whole.
And the woman was made whole
from that hour. “

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Transforming Lives ~

He transforms lives,
a good work He’s doing
all because you are . . .
worth His pursuing.

He takes the wounded,
heals the grief and pain
He relieves the hurt
erases its scar and stain.

He captures the troubled,
changes their hearts
then love and peace
into them He imparts.

He removes the bitter,
in the sour old soul
He mends the mind
til it’s well and whole.

He takes the enraged,
makes them gleeful
He humbles them
to be for Him useful.

Transforming lives,
is His daily business
for Jesus is into . . .
healing and forgiveness!

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Philippians 2:13

For it is God which worketh
in you both to will and
to do of his good pleasure.

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Set Apart For Jesus ~

Set apart because,
He first loved us . . .
are those who have
in God faith and trust.

A life separated,
from worldly ways
devoted to Jesus
for all our days.

His Spirit within us,
now with Him we abide
no longer is there
an emptiness inside.

A life to God submitted,
holy and consecrated
now understand why
they were even created.

Set apart all because,
we were first loved . . .
now we are the children
of the One who’s Beloved!

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1 John 4:19

We love him,
because he
first loved us.

Matthew 3:17

And lo a voice from heaven,
saying, This is my beloved Son,
in whom I am well pleased.

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In Christ I’m United ~

In Christ I’m united,
with Him I am one
for He has made me
with Him a son.

Together we share,
a common destiny
one that will be
blissfully heavenly.

In Christ I’m a heir,
to mercy and grace
once His life and blood
I fully embraced.

Together we have,
a priesthood holy
once I put my trust
in Him wholly.

In Christ I’m united,
in nature divine
together we’re one
by God’s own design!

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1 John 5:11

And this is the record,
that God hath given
to us eternal life,
and this life is in his Son.

According as his divine power
hath given unto us all things
that pertain unto life and godliness,
through the knowledge of him
that hath called us to glory and virtue:

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Complete and Alive ~

Complete in Christ,
no more lacking
ever since with Him
I started walking.

For He directs,
all of my steps
so I may follow
all of His concepts.

Alive in Christ,
to self now dead
ever since I agreed
to be Spirit led.

For He guides,
all of my days
so I may follow
all of His ways.

Complete in Christ,
in Him alive and well
ever since His spirit . . .
came into me to dwell!

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Colossians 2:9-10

For in him dwelleth
all the fulness of the
Godhead bodily.

And ye are complete in him,
which is the head of all
principality and power:

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The Bread Of Life ~

Bread of Life,
spirit’s nourishment
feeds our hearts
with encouragement.

For when we thirst,
He fills us with hope
to help us each day
to adapt and cope.

Bread of Life,
leads us the Way
so to the truth
we will not stray.

For when we hunger,
after righteousness
He will transform us
into His likeness.

Bread of Life,
nourishment spiritual
feeds us the truth
that is scriptural!

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John 6:35

And Jesus said unto them,
I am the bread of life:
he that cometh to me shall
never hunger; and he that
believeth on me shall
never thirst.

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If I Were More Like My Master ~

If I were more like my Master . . .
I’d walk miles in the sand
just to lend someone
a helping, loving hand.

I’d be compassionate and kind,
gracious and merciful too
I’d give godly instructions
and show them what to do.

I’d calm down the waves,
walk on the turbulent sea
I’d encourage others to have
the faith to follow after me.

I’d see the lost and unsaved,
all the hungry people to feed
I would let them all know . . .
salvation was what they need.

I’d travel to every city,
spread the Good News around
I’d speak of Jesus’ forgiveness
how new life can be found.

If I were more like my Master . . .
I’d have a spirit of servitude
humility and meekness
would be my constant attitude!

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1 John 2:6

“He that saith he abideth in him
ought himself also so to walk,
even as he walked.”

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I Am Who I Am ~

Be still and know,
just who I Am . . .
for from the start
I Am who I Am.

I Am the True Vine,
I Am from Above
I Am the Root of David
I Am the Gift of Love.

I Am the Bread,
I Am the Light
I Am the Door
I Am your might.

I Am He,
I Am the Savior
I Am the Lord
I Am my Father’s favor.

I Am the Good Shepherd,
I Am the Life
I Am the True Way
I Am your end to strife.

I Am the Son of God,
I Am the Resurrection
I Am your inheritance
I Am the Gift of Salvation.

I Am who I Am,
so be still and know . . .
and the Way to Life
to you I will show!

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Exodus 3:14

And God said unto Moses,
I Am That I Am: and he said,
Thus shalt thou say unto
the children of Israel, I Am
hath sent me unto you.

John 14:6

Jesus saith unto him,
I am the way, the truth,
and the life: no man cometh
unto the Father, but by me.

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He Heals The Soul ~

He repairs hearts,
fills in the holes
mends the spirit
heals the soul.

His love reaches,
the deep recesses
where painful thoughts
hide and depresses.

He gives grace,
to those in need
His tender mercies
vastly exceed.

He steadies the nerves,
calms down the mind
so our fragile past
we can leave behind.

Jesus fills in the hole,
He’s the missing piece . . .
He is the only One
who can bring true peace!

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Philippians 4:7

“And the peace of God,
which passeth
all understanding,
shall keep your
hearts and minds
through Christ Jesus.”

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I See The Light ~

I see the Light,
I see it glowing . . .
I see the shadows
on sin it’s throwing.

It shines the Truth
upon the Way
it radiates Hope
of a more joyful day.

It reflects Love,
strength and power
its radiance makes
the darkness scour.

It glistens with grace,
it illuminates life
it opens the eye
to everlasting strife.

I see the Light,
I see it glowing . . .
and I know from Jesus
is where it is flowing!

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John 8:12

Then spake Jesus again unto them,
saying, I am the light of the world:
he that followeth me shall not walk
in darkness, but shall have
the light of life.

Acts 26:18

To open their eyes, and to turn them
from darkness to light, and from
the power of Satan unto God,
that they may receive forgiveness
of sins, and inheritance among
them which are sanctified by
faith that is in me.

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Be Not Defeated ~

I know your sorrows,
I know your grief
I know you’re hated
for your belief.

For I too was pained,
I did too grieve
for those who refused
in Me to believe.

I know your trials,
I know you’re weary
I know how this life
can leave you teary.

For I too wept,
my heart too did cry
for I knew for the world
I would have to die.

I know your weakness,
I know you’re depleted
but, I have overcome . . .
so be not defeated!

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Isaiah 53:4

Surely he hath borne our griefs,
and carried our sorrows:
yet we did esteem him stricken,
smitten of God, and afflicted.

John 16:33

These things I have spoken unto you,
that in me ye might have peace.
In the world ye shall have tribulation:
but be of good cheer;
I have overcome the world.

King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka

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