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AMAZING JESUS RAP by Tamara Lowe

     To be a Suvivor in the Amazing Race with the need for Speed YOU need God's Grace & if YOUR Desperate like Housewives watching Days of Our Lives, YOU can't Cope without Hope & that is not a Soap.  If YOUR looking to Oprah or Dr. Phil YOU can Shop Non-Shop or Pop a Pill, but the Void won't Fill & the Pain won't Kill until YOU Love the One that Hung a Hill.  Kicking back in YOUR Lazy Boy Easy Chair watching Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, nah YOUR Not Gonna Find it There!  No American Idol or Council Tribal has the Final Answer that will Satisfy YA!  C.S.I. ain't Got a Clue!  S.V.U. Don't Know what to do Not E.R. or those seen on a CD TV DVD or MP3 can Save YOU & Me!  CNN has Got No Good News - Here's a Headline YOU Must Choose.  It's not a Simple Life Paris Hilton!, It's treading on thin ice living in Sin!  YOU can be an Apprentice for Donald Trump or Eat Fear Factor Fast Food from a Dump, You can be a Heavy Hitter or Wheel of Fortune Winner or a Fox News No Spin Spinner or Flat Sinner  BUT  YOU Better Check this Life that YOUR Livin' & Make Sure YOUR Sins are Forgiven!  I Bet CHA 50 Cents Elvis done come & went & eventually every Black-Eyed-Pea, Gwen Stefani, P-Diddy & Britney, Every Wanna-Be on MTV with their Icy Bling, Every Dixie Chick that Sings, They ALL Gonna See the King of Kings!  I don't care if YOUR J-Lo, Leno or Bono.  One thing YOU Gotta know, Some Day YOUR Gonna Die, Bro!  Then Where are YOU Gonna Go ???  Hey, I'm not Talking some Punk Junk, That is Irrelevant.  Like YOUR Grandma's Church from way back when.  It's not some Preacher Feature on T.B.N. that YOU need to be liking or listening.  The Real Superstar IS Jesus Christ!  "He's" the Way, the Truth & the Life!!!  One Day, "He's" Gonna Split the Sky! "He" IS the Brightest Light & the Highest High!  &  So, what I am came to Say & What I'm Telling YOU is Don't Buy that Stupid Stuff they be Selling YA - It's ALL designed to Fill YOUR Head & Waste YOUR Space until YOUR Dead!  Here's the Bottom Line to My Rhyme, Give YOUR Life to God while There is Still Time !!!

"GOD SAID" ---

  If YOU never felt Pain; then how would YOU know that "I'm" a Healer?

  If YOU never went through Difficulties; then how would YOU know that "I'm" a Deliverer?

  If YOU never had a Trial; then how would YOU call YOURSELF an Overcomer?

  If YOU never felt Sadness; then how would YOU that "I Am" a Comforter?

  If YOU never made a Mistake; then how would YOU know that "I Am" Forgiving?

  If YOU Knew It All; then how would YOU know that "I" will Answer YOUR Questions?

  If YOU were in Trouble; then how would YOU know that "I" will Come to YOUR Rescue?

  If YOU never were Broken; then how would YOU know that "I" can Make YOU Whole again?

  If YOU never had a Problem; then how would YOU know that "I" can Solve them?

  If YOU never had any Suffering; then how would YOU know what "Jesus" went through?

  If YOU never went through the fire; then how would YOU Become Pure?

  If "I" Gave YOU all things; then how would YOU Appreciate them?

  If "I" never Corrected YOU; then how would YOU know that "I" Love YOU?

  If YOU had all Power; then how would YOU Learn to Depend on "Me"?

  If YOUR Life was Perfect; then what would YOU need "Me" for?

        "THANK-YOU GOD !!!"

"YOU TOOK MY PLACE" ---

One day, a Man went to visit a Church, He got there early, parked His car & got out. Another car pulled up near the Driver then got out & said, "I always Park there! You took My Place!" The Visitor went inside for Sunday School, found an Empty Seat & Sat Down. A Young Lady from the Church approached Him & stated, "That's MY Seat !!! You took MY Place !!!" The Visitor was Somewhat distressed by this Rude Welcome, but said Nothing.

After Sunday School, the Visitor went into the Sanctuary & Sat Down. Another Member walked up to Him & said, "That's where I ALWAYS Sit !!! You took MY Place !!!" The Visitor was even more troubled by this Treatment, but still He said nothing.

Later as the Congregation was Praying for Christ to dwell among Them, the Visitor stood up & "His" Appearance began to Change. Horrible Scars became Visible on "His" hands & on "His" Sandaled Feet.  Someone from the Congregation noticed "Him" & called out, "What happened to You?"  The "Visitor" replied, as "His" Hat became a "Crown of Thorns" & a Tear fell from "His" Eye, "I TOOK YOUR PLACE !!!"

I LOVE HIM  by Michael Combs
I want to walk & talk with Jesus each & everyday.
I want my life to be an example for Him in every way.
I want to treat my brothers the way that Jesus wants me to; He said do unto others as you would have em do to you; I want Him to shower me with His blessings --- from above. & then rock me & rock me & rock me --- in the cradle --- of His love.
I want Him to lead me & guide me in everything I say & do --- In His Service I want Him to choose me & use use me I do! I do! What a wonderful Counselor Mighty Prince of Peace is He; & all I want each day is just a closer walk with thee; because I love Him, I love Him, I love Him & I know, & I know He loves me ---
Oh I said I love Him, I love Him, I love Him, I love Him, I love Him, I love Him, oh yes I do & I know; oh I know that He loves me.
Oh I'll let Him be my Mother, my Father, my Sister, my Brother, my Friend from above oh yes He will & I know that He loves me.
Oh & I know --- oh I know that He --- I know He loves me --- I know He loves me & I love Him --- I said I love Him & I know He loves me --- I said I love Him --- I love Him --- I love Him --- I love Him --- & I know He loves me --- He's my Friend --- closer than a Brother --- Oh --- I said I love Him!

I MAY NEVER SEE TOMORROW

I May Never See Tomorrow - There's NO Written Guarantee

And Things That Happened Yesterday - Belong To History !!!

I Can't Predict The Future - I Can't Change The Past

I Have Just The Present Moment - I Must Treat It As My Last !!!

I Must Use The Moment Wisely - For It Soon Will Pass Away

And Be Lost to Me Forever - As Part Of Yesterday !!!

I Must Exercise Compassion - Help The Fallen To Their Feet

Be A Friend Unto The Friendless - Make An Empty Life Complete !!!

The Unkind Things I Do Today - May Never Be Undone

Any Friendships That I Fail To Win - May Nevermore Be Won !!!

I May Not Have Another Chance - On Bended Knee To Pray

And I Thank God With Humble Heart - For Giving Me This Day !!!

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN LOVE?

Think back when You were in Love - You wanted to tell Everyone (Your Family & Friends) & Shout it Out from the Roof Tops !!!

When You told the Lord that You Loved "Him" - Did You tell Everyone (Your Family & Friends) & Shout it Out from the Roof Tops what the Lord has done for You, Share (for starters) How Wonderful "He" is, How Great the Lord is, How Loving, Understanding, Forgiving, Patient, Considerate & Perfect the Lord is & How "He" is the One & Only for You?

So what are You waiting for? - Share the Good News about Jesus to Everyone - Yell to All that You Love the Lord !!!

Live With Jesus by Wynonna Judd
 
Seen a lot of trouble at my door
I've never known a day when I ain't been poor
But I'm gonna live with Jesus in the end.
 
Hard times is all I see
I've lost the ones that are dear to me
But I'm gonna live with Jesus in the end.
 
I'm gonna live, I'm gonna live
I'm gonna live with Jesus in the end.
 
These poor bones are tired and old
Meeting my Savior, redeem my soul
'Cause I'm gonna live with Jesus.
 
I'm gonna live with Jesus
I'm gonna live with Jesus in the end.
 

WE SHALL SEE THE KING by Brownsville Revival
  
  There's a Blessed time that's comin' soon
   It may be evenin', mornin' or round noon
  There's gonna be a wedding of the bride
   She's gonna be united with the groom
  We shall see the King when He comes
 
  We shall see the King  When He comes
  He's coming in power  Hail the blessed hour
  We shall see the King  When He comes
 
  Are you ready should the Savior call today
   Would Jesus say well done or go away
  He's building a Home for the pure  The vile can never stay
  We shall see the King when He comes
 
  Tell me my brother are you ready
   For the call that's soon to come
  You see we're gonna crown our Savior
   King and Lord of all
  Oh the Kingdoms of this World
   Shall soon before Him fall
 
  We shall see the King when He comes!
 

I Can Only Imagine by MercyMe
 
  "I can only imagine what it will be like, when I walk by Your side...
  I can only imagine, what my eyes will see, when Your Face is before me!
  I can only imagine, I can only imagine.
 
  Surrounded by Your Glory, what will my heart feel?
  Will I dance for You, Jesus? Or in awe of You, be still?
  Will I stand in Your Presence, or to my knees will I fall?
  Will I sing "Hallelujahl"? Will I be able to speak at all?
  I can only imagine!  I can only imagine!
 
  Surrounded by Your Glory, what will my heart feel?
 
  I can only imagine!  Yeah!  I can only imagine!
  Only imagine!!!  I can only imagine!
 
  I can only imagine, when all I do is forever, forever worship You!
  I can only imagine!  Yeah!  I can only imagine!"
 
NOTE:  Doctors say I go somewhere an average 4 times a night lasting at least 4 minutes at a time.  I believe I go to Heaven & I do see Jesus.  There is no word in our language that describes the beauty of Heaven.  I stand in awe!!! 
I Wanna Go!!!    I'm sooo ready!!!      Are You??? 

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THE RAIN
 
If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it!
Happy Moments, Praise God!
Difficult Moments, Seek God!
Quiet Moments, Worship God!
Painful Moments, Trust God!
Every Moment, Thank God!
 

"JESUS, GIVE THANKS TO HIM"
As the storms of life are raging high
when the tempest rends the sky
and your eyes with tears are dim
STOP, "Give Thanks to Him"
When all your dreams turn to dust
and your hopes are crushed
and you give up each foolish whim
STOP, "Give Thanks to Him"
As you walk your weary way
when new trials come each day
and your faith begins to dim
STOP, "Give Thanks to Him"
Dark clouds or sunshine bright
evening shadows or morning light
when your cup flows over the brim
STOP, Give Thanks to Him"

"DANCING WITH GOD"
When I meditated on the word Guidance,
I kept seeing "dance" at the end of the word.
I remember reading that doing God's will is a lot like dancing.
When two people try to lead, nothing feels right.
The movement doesn't flow with the music,
and everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky.
When one person realizes that, and lets the other lead,
both bodies begin to flow with the music.
One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to back
or by pressing Lightly in one direction or another.
It's as if two become one body, moving beautifully.
The dance takes surrender, willingness,
and attentiveness from one person
and gentle guidance and skill from the other.
My eyes drew back to the word "Guidance"
When I saw "G": I thought of "God", followed by "u" and "i".
"God", "u" and "i" dance!
God, You and I dance!
As I lowered my head, I became willing to trust
that I would get guidance about my life.
Once again, I became willing to let God lead.
My prayer for you today is that God's blessings
and mercies be upon you on this day and everyday.
May you abide in God as God abides in you.
"Dance together with God, trusting God to lead
and to guide you through each season of your life"
I hope you "Dance" with God!

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RAIN ON THE WINDSHIELD

The Rain is like sin & the Windshield Wipers are like God wiping Our sins away!

The Revelation is We keep on sinning & God just keeps on forgiving Us!

"In order to see the Rainbow, You must first endure some Rain!"

 

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MY CHILD

I cannot choose your path that you must venture to.

Let your heart take the lead in whatever you pursue.

You are My Child, My treasure, it's difficult to let you go.

Although your journey will be long, I must let you grow.

If the journey seems too hard and full of demands, I'll be walking by your side.

Reach out and take My hand.

If you ask, I'll promise to walk with you to the end.

But My love will be steadfast as you round the bend.

10 RULES FOR A BLESSED DAY

1.   TODAY I WILL NOT STRIKE BACK
(If Someone is Rude, If Someone is Impatient, If Someone is Unkind, I Will Not Respond in a Like Manner)
2.   TODAY I WILL ASK GOD TO BLESS MY "ENEMY"
(If I Come Across Someone who Treats Me Harshly or Unfairly, I Will Quietly ask God to Bless that Individual - I Understand "Enemy" Could be a Family Member, Neighbor, Co-Worker or Stranger)
3.   TODAY I WILL BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT I SAY
(I Will Carefully Choose & Guard My Words being Certain that I Do Not Spread Gossip)
4.   TODAYI WILL GO THE EXTRA MILE
(I Will Find Ways to Help Share the Burden of Another Person)
5.   TODAY I WILL FORGIVE
(I Will Forgive My Hurts or Injuries that Come My Way)
6.   TODAY I WILL DO SOMETHING KIND FOR SOMEONE
(I Will Reach Out to Someone & Bless the Life of Another)
7.   TODAY I WILL TREAT OTHERS THE WAY I WISH TO BE TREATED
(I Will Practice the Golden Rule - "Do Unto Others as I Would have Them Do Unto Me with Everyone I Encounter")
8.   TODAY I WILL RISE THE SPIRITS OF SOMEONE WHO IS DISCOURAGED
(My Smile, My Words, My Expression of Support, Can Make the Difference to Someone who is Wrestling with Life)
9.   TODAY I WILL NURTURE MY BODY
(I Will Eat Less - I Will Eat Healthy Foods - I Will Thank God for My Body)
10.  TODAY I WILL GROW SPIRITUALLY
(I Will Spend More Time in Prayer - I Will Spend More Time in God's Word - I Will Spend More Time in Listening to God's Voice)
"EACH DAY IS A GIFT FROM GOD - I WILL TREAT IT PRECIOUSLY"

THINGS TO PONDER ---

  "The Best Way to Get Even is to Forget"

  "Feed Your Faith & Your Doubts will Starve to Death"

  "God Wants Spiritual Fruit NOT Religious Nuts"

  "Some Folks Wear Their Halos Much TOO Tight"

  "Unless YOU Can Create the WHOLE Universe in 5 Days then Perhaps Giving "ADVICE" to God ISN'T Such a Good Idea"

  "Sorrow Looks Back, Worry Looks Around & Faith Looks Up"

  "Standing in the Middle of the Road is Dangerous. YOU will Get Knocked Down by the Traffic from Both Ways"

  "Words are Windows to the Heart"

  "It Isn't Difficult to Make a Mountain Out of a Molehill, Just Add a Little Dirt"

  "A Successful Marriage Isn't Finding the Right Person - It's Being the Right Person"

  "The Mighty Oak Tree was Once a Little Nut that Held Its Ground"

  "To Forgive is to Set the Prisoner Free & Then Discover the Prisoner was You"

  "You Have to Wonder about Humans, They Think God is Dead & Elvis is Alive!"

  "You'll Notice that a Turtle Only Makes Progress when It Sticks out Its Neck"

  "If the Grass is Greener on the Other Side of the Fence, You can Bet the Water Bill is Higher"

  "Keep Smiling! AND If You See Someone's Missing One, Give Them One of Yours!"