20110927

ARMS OF VICTORY


ARMS OF VICTORY

Safe and sound
In Heart and Mind
When God we love
His peace we find
  
Lost then found
In Truth we change
The God of hope
Stays the same

Held
But set free
Our Hearts and Souls
Rest in the Arms of Victory

JP


Loved
But also hated
The God who chooses
Chose us as His very own

"The myrtle trees that were in the bottom." Zechariah 1:8
September 26
The vision in this chapter describes the condition of Israel in Zechariah's day; but being interpreted in its aspect towards us, it describes the Church of God as we find it now in the world. The Church is compared to a myrtle grove flourishing in a valley. It is hidden, unobserved, secreted; courting no honour and attracting no observation from the careless gazer. The Church, like her head, has a glory, but it is concealed from carnal eyes, for the time of her breaking forth in all her splendour is not yet come. The idea of tranquil security is also suggested to us: for the myrtle grove in the valley is still and calm, while the storm sweeps over the mountain summits. Tempests spend their force upon the craggy peaks of the Alps, but down yonder where flows the stream which maketh glad the city of our God, the myrtles flourish by the still waters, all unshaken by the impetuous wind. How great is the inward tranquility of God's Church! Even when opposed and persecuted, she has a peace which the world gives not, and which, therefore, it cannot take away: the peace of God which passeth all understanding keeps the hearts and minds of God's people. Does not the metaphor forcibly picture the peaceful, perpetual growth of the saints? The myrtle sheds not her leaves, she is always green; and the Church in her worst time still hath a blessed verdure of grace about her; nay, she has sometimes exhibited most verdure when her winter has been sharpest. She has prospered most when her adversities have been most severe. Hence the text hints at victory. The myrtle is the emblem of peace, and a significant token of triumph. The brows of conquerors were bound with myrtle and with laurel; and is not the Church ever victorious? Is not every Christian more than a conqueror through Him that loved him? Living in peace, do not the saints fall asleep in the arms of victory?

Morning and Evening

20110922

ANYTHING LIKE ME

ANYTHING LIKE ME
 
If you're anything like me
you have questions
If you're anything like me
you may fear the answers
If you're anything like me
you love God
If you're anything like me
your heart is broken
 
Still
 
If you're anything like me
you have no clue without Christ
If you're anything like me
you are easily confused
If you're anything like me
you love Jesus more than life
If you're anything like me
you can't live without His love
 
Be still 
 
If you're anything like me
you don't like not knowing
If you're anything like me
you have to stand alone
If you're anything like me
you love joy and peace
If you're anything like me
you don't laugh near enough
 
Still be still
 
Be still my desperate longing 
Be still my soul in Christ alone
Be still my heart while we're apart
Soon you''ll be where you belong
 
Be still my soul
 
JEFFREE

20110918

LOVE / TRUTH


PROMISE OF LOVE

Look full in His wonderful face
The promise of love shines in His eyes
Through teardrops and bloodstained grace
Turn your heart back to Jesus
Tell Him you still believe in HIs faith
The promise of love shines in His words
He is the only truth, the only life, the only way

Turn your back on the worldRemember the day you heard Jesus say

Its heartless promises never hold true
My body and blood are for you
Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Look full in His wonderful face
Things of earth will grow strangely dim
Psalm 119:130
The unfolding of your words gives light;
it gives understanding to the simple.
THE SIMPLE TRUTH

God has a purpose for all things
Truth prevails as light conquers dark
Joy perseveres despite death's grievous sting
Love never dies when its planted in the heart

God creates a specific direction for every saint
The weaker we are the more we gain new strength
The simple truth is eternal life is a gift from above
The Son of God will rise in hearts He first loved
 God knows the plans He has for you
His sovereign purpose never fails
His promises are sovereign truth
Every living person must avail

 Take your focus off the world
Spinning madly like a top
Put your faith in Jesus
Christ and trust
your Father
God

 

1 John 4:10 (NLT)

This is real love—not that we loved God,
but that He loved us and sent His Son
as a sacrifice to take away our sins.

New Living Translation

 


 

20110907

REJOICE AGAIN




REJOICE AGAIN

A new day has blessed my heart
My soul knows well God's endless love
Sunlight awakens another day
Filling my mind with waves of strength
A new day has dawned on me
My soul knows well God's effective mercy
Sonshine colors another day
Painting the earth in new shades of grace
A new day has touched my life
My soul knows well God's eternal joy
Sunlight washes over another night
Rejoice again, again I say rejoice!

JEFF
2011
On Fri, Aug 19, 2011 at 11:14 AM, wrote:

Sent from my mobile. Enjoy.
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PS:  Next week I'm taking a train to Cibolo TX to help my brother 
Joe and family move into their new home, pray for us! &lt):) cowboy