No Stain

When I am bowed down

From the weight of my sin

And the heaviness of guilt

Plagues me within

A thick black cloud

Tries to silence my tongue

As I hear the whisper

Of the evil one

But when I run to You,

Jesus, my bitter pain is through

The coldness of my heart

Warms in Your embrace

As I gaze at Your bright beaming face

My heaviness flies out of sight

Like a crow that takes flight

When I confess to You, Lord, my wrong

Within me wells a song

Amazing grace so sweet

Brings dancing to my feet

I stand erect with hands held high

Praising the One who hears my heartfelt cry

I am free, I am free

Through Christ I lay hold of victory

I am free, I am free

There is no stain upon me

God's Plans for Our Lives

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11

God has plans for each of us. They are good plans. They utilize our gifts and talents for the kingdom. They cause us to prosper - spirit, soul, and body. God's plans take us to places we've never been. They cause us to be used by our Maker to touch lives. Let's surrender to God's individual call on our lives. No one is quite like you. Don't try to copy others who shimmer in the limelight. Be an original. Also, don't allow others to tell you what your dream is. Yes, listen to godly advice, but don't listen to well-meaning people who are bent on steering you off course from the vision God has placed within you.

Look at your passion; what do you like to do. Look at your strengths; they are signposts along your path. Like a compass, these indicators help to steer you along your journey. But most importantly, if you don't know what your vision is, ask the Lord to show you. He will not leave you without his tender wisdom. Jesus promised us that the Holy Spirit would show us things to come. Not everything in your heart will come to pass at once. God has perfect timing for every plan that He gives us.

Helen Keller was once asked, “What could be worse than being born blind?”

She replied, “To be born with sight but to have no vision.”

God the Father has plans for each of our lives. Let's seek Him to find our true purpose. Our dreams encompass what career we choose, who we marry or if we choose not to marry, the type of home we live in, and a myriad of other things. When we put the Lord first in our lives, our dreams will also entail winning people to Jesus, helping the poor, giving to ministries, and the like.

The Lord wants you to glorify Him within the calling He has given you. He will open your eyes to see His path for your life. Can you hear Jesus calling. He's saying, “Come follow me.” Let's forsake all and follow Him.

Your Body Was Broken

We are called and chosen

Members of His Body that was broken

He has redeemed and restored

His blood was poured

Forgiveness has made a way

We trust You today

Love is on the Throne

Jesus we have embraced You as our own

By Your grace we are made new

All Your ways are absolutely true

Thank you for the cross

Thank you for saving the lost

We were once in that place

Our backs turned to Your mercy and grace

Love has made away

You are here to stay

Without You we are nothing

With You we reign as kings

Thank You Jesus for Your unfailing love

We come to You and from You we will never run

Amazing grace how sweet the sound

Amazing grace profound, renown

Without You we are nothing

With You we have everything

Your Body was broken for us

So we could be restored

Your Body was broken for us

So that we could sin no more

Your Body was broken for us

So we could live again

You rose again

So we could live anew

You rose again

Now were seated with You

Amazing grace how sweet the sound

That saved a wretch like me

I once was lost but now I'm found

Was blind but now I see

Your Body was broken