The battle rages on within my soul,
The battle gain it's control.
The fight has gone on far too long,
But with Christ we are strong.
We fight to live and not to die,
And we proclaim our battle cry,
My Savior, God, and King,
You are the Creator of everything.
The battle we fight not alone,
We fight through the power of the blood that did atone.
Take up thy sword and shield,
And with patience and perseverance wield.
Retreat not when the battle rages,
Because this battle has been going on for ages.
Retreat not when all seems lost,
Because we must fight this battle at any cost.
-Wade Jinright
Monday, June 20, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
We Think We Know, But We Have No Idea
There have been many people that have said that they can predict when the world is going to end, but according to God's Word, "...no man can know the hour." Those of us who know Christ as our personal Savior know that He will return in His timing; not according to man's predictions. The return of Christ is serious and real. Are you ready for His return?
So much is at stake when you think about eternity. So many people are oblivious to their eternal state, so when Christ comes back they will be left behind. There will be many explanations for what has happened, and only we will know. We need to make people aware of what is too come if they are not prepared. Show others that you care about where they go into eternity.
So much is at stake when you think about eternity. So many people are oblivious to their eternal state, so when Christ comes back they will be left behind. There will be many explanations for what has happened, and only we will know. We need to make people aware of what is too come if they are not prepared. Show others that you care about where they go into eternity.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Breaking the Silence
The silence is deafening the world round,
What I am hearing does astound.
Why do we keep silent about what we believe,
When we have something that everyone needs to receive.
Break the silence with a loud cry,
For without Christ, alone you die.
Take it to the world wide,
And let them know that Christ for them has died.
Until we have told the whole world,
And we are marching with our banner unfurled.
We face the world everyday,
Let them know we have something to say.
What I am hearing does astound.
Why do we keep silent about what we believe,
When we have something that everyone needs to receive.
Break the silence with a loud cry,
For without Christ, alone you die.
Take it to the world wide,
And let them know that Christ for them has died.
Until we have told the whole world,
And we are marching with our banner unfurled.
We face the world everyday,
Let them know we have something to say.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Though This Evil Might Be Gone
Though the threat might be gone,
I know that my God is on the throne.
The real threat is still at large,
But my God is in charge.
We fight a good fight everyday,
To keep this life in the right way.
Satan seeks to destroy the heart,
And like a lion tear it apart.
Evil tries to prevail,
But in the end it will be cast into Hell.
My God knows it all,
And He will hear me when I call.
My heart will I guard always,
And my voice will always sing His praise.
My spirit longs for His return,
And until that day I will continually yearn.
-Wade Jinright
I know that my God is on the throne.
The real threat is still at large,
But my God is in charge.
We fight a good fight everyday,
To keep this life in the right way.
Satan seeks to destroy the heart,
And like a lion tear it apart.
Evil tries to prevail,
But in the end it will be cast into Hell.
My God knows it all,
And He will hear me when I call.
My heart will I guard always,
And my voice will always sing His praise.
My spirit longs for His return,
And until that day I will continually yearn.
-Wade Jinright
Friday, April 29, 2011
God is Alive
To those that continually say that there is no God, I must tell you that I have a that God is alive. To the agnostic, you can deny all you want that there is no God, but that does not remove His existence. Another point I want to make is that we as humans are not innately good. "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God."(Romans 3:23) So there is no way that we can have morals and truth in and of ourselves. We could search till the end of time in the annals of human history and not find anything that could save us from Hell and damnation for all eternity. I know that sounds harsh, but it is the truth. Many people are out there that do not want to hear that, because they think that they are good in and of themselves. If they continue to think that way; they will end up in front of God with no defence for their actions in life. "For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live."(Romans 8:18) I could try to explain all my actions in human terms, but that is from my point of view and not from God's point of view. God sees what I do and if anything is not according to how He has taught me to live, then it is sin, not what some people say that they cannot control their fleshly urges. Everything that we do is a choice, and if we make the wrong choice there are consequences. If we make excuses for our actions; then we are only hurting ourselves.
God is not like the gods of the Greeks and many other cultures. There are always battles going on between the deities, and that makes for too much drama to accomplish anything in somebody's life. God is not affected by those things, because He is the only Holy God. He is hurt by some of the choices we make because we choose sin over righteousness. If we choose to sin, then we choose the consequences that go along with that sin. Many people think that they cannot be seen by the God that created them, and therefore they think that they can erase the consequences in one way or another.
God is love, but He does not love sin. He does know how to cover our sins, and His Son gave His life so that we could have our lives back. If we choose to live in our sins, then we will be enslaved by it. There is freedom in the blood of the cross, but I am not talking about the freedom to do whatever you want. So many people misinterpret the liberty we are afforded by salvation. He has given a whole new thought process when it comes to life. We think according to how He would think about the choices we make.
Agnostics also think that there is no absolute truth, but the Word of God contains the absolute truth. What other books can you think of that contain absolute truth? There are none.
All that I have written here is not an opinion, but it is what I believe.
God is not like the gods of the Greeks and many other cultures. There are always battles going on between the deities, and that makes for too much drama to accomplish anything in somebody's life. God is not affected by those things, because He is the only Holy God. He is hurt by some of the choices we make because we choose sin over righteousness. If we choose to sin, then we choose the consequences that go along with that sin. Many people think that they cannot be seen by the God that created them, and therefore they think that they can erase the consequences in one way or another.
God is love, but He does not love sin. He does know how to cover our sins, and His Son gave His life so that we could have our lives back. If we choose to live in our sins, then we will be enslaved by it. There is freedom in the blood of the cross, but I am not talking about the freedom to do whatever you want. So many people misinterpret the liberty we are afforded by salvation. He has given a whole new thought process when it comes to life. We think according to how He would think about the choices we make.
Agnostics also think that there is no absolute truth, but the Word of God contains the absolute truth. What other books can you think of that contain absolute truth? There are none.
All that I have written here is not an opinion, but it is what I believe.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Called Out
Called out according to His purpose,
Because we have been called into His service.
The calling that we receive,
Is given to us when we believe.
For the calling is much higher than our own,
And He in our faith is the cornerstone.
Will you take on this higher calling?
Or will you in this life keep stalling?
Take on this calling today,
And you for Him, will have something to say.
He gave me a new name,
And His salvation, I will proclaim.
-Wade Jinright
Because we have been called into His service.
The calling that we receive,
Is given to us when we believe.
For the calling is much higher than our own,
And He in our faith is the cornerstone.
Will you take on this higher calling?
Or will you in this life keep stalling?
Take on this calling today,
And you for Him, will have something to say.
He gave me a new name,
And His salvation, I will proclaim.
-Wade Jinright
Monday, April 25, 2011
Do Not Forget
We celebrated the Resurrection yesterday. This celebration should go on throughout the year, because our Saviour is alive and powerful everyday. I think so often that we get overwhelmed by life's circumstances that we do not remember what was done for us so long ago. Our Saviour is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Do not forget the reason why,
Our Saviour came to earth to die,
To bring new life to the lost,
To pay the price of sin's cost.
Do not forget the life He gave,
So that my soul He would save.
He knew what had to be done,
So the battle against Satan was won.
Do not forget on the third day He did rise,
And to those who knew Him, it was no surprise.
For those He came to seek and to save,
So that man would not be to sin a slave.
-Wade Jinright
Do not forget the reason why,
Our Saviour came to earth to die,
To bring new life to the lost,
To pay the price of sin's cost.
Do not forget the life He gave,
So that my soul He would save.
He knew what had to be done,
So the battle against Satan was won.
Do not forget on the third day He did rise,
And to those who knew Him, it was no surprise.
For those He came to seek and to save,
So that man would not be to sin a slave.
-Wade Jinright
Monday, April 11, 2011
One Life to Live
One life to live and only one,
For without Christ, I am none.
For this is not my life to live,
But for You my life I will give.
If you ignore what I say,
Then it is to your life's dismay.
For Christ does not want to lose your soul,
But He wants to gain control.
Lord, remove all the dross,
So that they may see the cross.
If I speak not of You,
I am failing at what I am supposed to do.
-Wade Jinright
For without Christ, I am none.
For this is not my life to live,
But for You my life I will give.
If you ignore what I say,
Then it is to your life's dismay.
For Christ does not want to lose your soul,
But He wants to gain control.
Lord, remove all the dross,
So that they may see the cross.
If I speak not of You,
I am failing at what I am supposed to do.
-Wade Jinright
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Words of Power
I long to hear the Words of Truth,
Than to speak anything for sooth.
The words that are life unto my soul,
Because they keep me under His control.
The words from ages past,
The words that throughout time will last.
The words that brought back life,
The words that calmed the wave's strife.
For the truth is found Thy Word,
And it needs by all to be heard.
Take not for granted these words I speak,
And give strength to the meek.
-Wade Jinright
Than to speak anything for sooth.
The words that are life unto my soul,
Because they keep me under His control.
The words from ages past,
The words that throughout time will last.
The words that brought back life,
The words that calmed the wave's strife.
For the truth is found Thy Word,
And it needs by all to be heard.
Take not for granted these words I speak,
And give strength to the meek.
-Wade Jinright
Monday, April 4, 2011
Why Are We Silent?
We have become silent in our witness,
Saying nothing we are careless.
We say nothing when our God they do offend,
What they are doing, they do not comprehend.
Silence saves no one,
When the day is done.
For we live to speak of Him,
Not to hide our light and be dim.
Religion speaks loudly and converts not the soul,
But through Christ, He is able to save the whole.
Religion turns away the hearts of men,
And never do they darken the doors of the church again.
Silence about our soul's state,
Could send a soul to Hell, if it is too late.
Man does not care about his end,
Or where in eternity he will spend?
Come forth across the land,
And with Christian brothers stand.
Proclaim to sinners their need,
That Christ is Lord indeed.
-Wade Jinright
Saying nothing we are careless.
We say nothing when our God they do offend,
What they are doing, they do not comprehend.
Silence saves no one,
When the day is done.
For we live to speak of Him,
Not to hide our light and be dim.
Religion speaks loudly and converts not the soul,
But through Christ, He is able to save the whole.
Religion turns away the hearts of men,
And never do they darken the doors of the church again.
Silence about our soul's state,
Could send a soul to Hell, if it is too late.
Man does not care about his end,
Or where in eternity he will spend?
Come forth across the land,
And with Christian brothers stand.
Proclaim to sinners their need,
That Christ is Lord indeed.
-Wade Jinright
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Light Shown from Ages Past
Many before us have come to light the way,
So that we are able to do what we do today,
By their light we see more clearly,
And this light we will shine more brightly.
For these are times of great darkness,
And there is a need for righteousness.
This righteousness is not our own,
And this on the cross, Christ has shown.
Let us be the light in this dark world,
Let our banner of truth be unfurled.
For God knew our deepest need,
And He knew how from our sin we could be freed.
For Christ took upon Himself the sins of us all,
And He gave us deliverance from the fall.
For we have fallen far from grace,
But someday we will see Him face to face.
-Wade Jinright
So that we are able to do what we do today,
By their light we see more clearly,
And this light we will shine more brightly.
For these are times of great darkness,
And there is a need for righteousness.
This righteousness is not our own,
And this on the cross, Christ has shown.
Let us be the light in this dark world,
Let our banner of truth be unfurled.
For God knew our deepest need,
And He knew how from our sin we could be freed.
For Christ took upon Himself the sins of us all,
And He gave us deliverance from the fall.
For we have fallen far from grace,
But someday we will see Him face to face.
-Wade Jinright
Thursday, March 17, 2011
God Has Spoken
Listen, for God has spoken,
And with His words He heals the broken.
For His words are words of life,
And He brings peace amongst the strife.
When He speaks, we should lend our ears,
For when we see our sin, we should brought to tears.
For our sin would leave us lost,
But Christ wants to save us at any cost.
I am listening to what You have to say,
I am studying Your Word and I will pray.
For Your Word has changed my heart,
And permeated me in every part.
-Wade Jinright
And with His words He heals the broken.
For His words are words of life,
And He brings peace amongst the strife.
When He speaks, we should lend our ears,
For when we see our sin, we should brought to tears.
For our sin would leave us lost,
But Christ wants to save us at any cost.
I am listening to what You have to say,
I am studying Your Word and I will pray.
For Your Word has changed my heart,
And permeated me in every part.
-Wade Jinright
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Faith So Small
I want to have the faith of a mustard seed,
So that I can move mountains indeed.
Faithful wherever I have been placed,
So that I in His footsteps can be traced.
Taking away the strength of many,
So that there would be strength when there wasn't any,
Our strength does not come in our flesh,
But through the Spirit's dwelling afresh.
The Lord fed the many,
And from the few was made plenty.
He took the time for the least,
And through this their faith was increased.
-Wade Jinright
So that I can move mountains indeed.
Faithful wherever I have been placed,
So that I in His footsteps can be traced.
Taking away the strength of many,
So that there would be strength when there wasn't any,
Our strength does not come in our flesh,
But through the Spirit's dwelling afresh.
The Lord fed the many,
And from the few was made plenty.
He took the time for the least,
And through this their faith was increased.
-Wade Jinright
Thursday, January 27, 2011
This Life Is Yours
The life we have been given has been given to us by God. We were created to honor and glorify God; not to glorify ourselves in what we have done. I think that we are too concerned with what we can get out of life for ourselves; that we miss the blessings that God has in store for us. I gave my life to Christ at an early age, but I have grown over the years and through it all I know my Savior so much better. I lay my life before God, as I will lay any crowns that I receive before my Savior.
This is not my home
(this is not my space)
this is not my style
(this is not my place)
Can't get comfortable
(can't get settled in)
I simply don't belong
(can't get used to this)
But I'm here right now
(I can hear You say)
make the most of Me
(this won't go to waste)
If I'm out of my mind
(yeah its all for Christ)
if I'm making sense
(then get it right)
every moment is a chance to
let Your light break through
this life (oh oh oh )
this life was meant to shine
this life (oh oh oh )
this life was meant to shine
I don't have to stall
(I don't have to wait)
don't have to bide my time
(till I make my escape)
cuz heavens in my heart
(I won't settle for less)
I will lift Your name
(by the life I live)
every moment is a chance to
let Your light break through
this life (oh oh oh)
this life was meant to shine
this life (oh oh oh)
this life was meant to shine
its in my heart
its in my soul
I'll live everyday
just to make You known
Cuz this life (oh oh oh)
this life was meant to
meant to shine
Hold your heads up high
this is our moment to rise
we were meant to shine
not just survive
Hold your heads up high
this is our moment to rise
we were meant to shine
not just survive
Hold your heads up high
this is our moment to rise
we were meant to shine
This life (oh oh oh)
this life was meant to shine
this life (oh oh oh)
this life was meant to shine
Its in my heart
its in my soul
I'll live everyday
just to make You known
Cuz this life (oh oh oh)
this life was meant to
meant to shine
Its in my heart
its in my soul
I'll live everyday
just to make You known
Cuz this life (oh oh oh)
this life was meant to
meant to shine
oh oh oh
we were meant to shine yeah!
(This Life- Mercy Me)
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."(Matthew 5:16)
This is not my home
(this is not my space)
this is not my style
(this is not my place)
Can't get comfortable
(can't get settled in)
I simply don't belong
(can't get used to this)
But I'm here right now
(I can hear You say)
make the most of Me
(this won't go to waste)
If I'm out of my mind
(yeah its all for Christ)
if I'm making sense
(then get it right)
every moment is a chance to
let Your light break through
this life (oh oh oh )
this life was meant to shine
this life (oh oh oh )
this life was meant to shine
I don't have to stall
(I don't have to wait)
don't have to bide my time
(till I make my escape)
cuz heavens in my heart
(I won't settle for less)
I will lift Your name
(by the life I live)
every moment is a chance to
let Your light break through
this life (oh oh oh)
this life was meant to shine
this life (oh oh oh)
this life was meant to shine
its in my heart
its in my soul
I'll live everyday
just to make You known
Cuz this life (oh oh oh)
this life was meant to
meant to shine
Hold your heads up high
this is our moment to rise
we were meant to shine
not just survive
Hold your heads up high
this is our moment to rise
we were meant to shine
not just survive
Hold your heads up high
this is our moment to rise
we were meant to shine
This life (oh oh oh)
this life was meant to shine
this life (oh oh oh)
this life was meant to shine
Its in my heart
its in my soul
I'll live everyday
just to make You known
Cuz this life (oh oh oh)
this life was meant to
meant to shine
Its in my heart
its in my soul
I'll live everyday
just to make You known
Cuz this life (oh oh oh)
this life was meant to
meant to shine
oh oh oh
we were meant to shine yeah!
(This Life- Mercy Me)
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."(Matthew 5:16)
Sunday, January 16, 2011
We Have Something To Say
We have been called to speak about our Savior and there are many ways that we can share the message of salvation that we have been given and have experienced, because of the sacrifice that He accomplished through His death on the cross. We can share it through our testimony, our song, and our witness. We do it because we care for the souls of others, and their eternal welfare.
Wake up
7:32 am
Can’t believe it’s time to do it over again
Yesterday it took all that you had
And you’re wondering if you’ll ever get it back
But the whole wide world is waiting for
Waiting for you to step out that door
Come on and let your life be heard today(It is taking every opportunity to share the gospel of Christ.)
You got something to say
If you’re living
If you’re breathing
You got something to say
You know if your heart is beating
You got something to say
And no one can say it like you do
God is love and love speaks through you
You got it, you got it
You got something to say (We have new life that we have been given, and we should not waste it on ourselves.)
Listen up
I got a question here
Would anybody miss you if you disappeared?
Your life is the song that you sing
And the whole wide world is listening
Well, the answer to the question is
You were created, your life is a gift
And the lights are shining on you today
(Something To Say- Matthew West)
Another way to look at the meaning of this song is leaving something behind that speaks of your Savior. We are not here to speak of ourselves, but of the One who has saved us. We are to reflect Christ, and He is the light that we are reflecting.
Wake up
7:32 am
Can’t believe it’s time to do it over again
Yesterday it took all that you had
And you’re wondering if you’ll ever get it back
But the whole wide world is waiting for
Waiting for you to step out that door
Come on and let your life be heard today(It is taking every opportunity to share the gospel of Christ.)
You got something to say
If you’re living
If you’re breathing
You got something to say
You know if your heart is beating
You got something to say
And no one can say it like you do
God is love and love speaks through you
You got it, you got it
You got something to say (We have new life that we have been given, and we should not waste it on ourselves.)
Listen up
I got a question here
Would anybody miss you if you disappeared?
Your life is the song that you sing
And the whole wide world is listening
Well, the answer to the question is
You were created, your life is a gift
And the lights are shining on you today
(Something To Say- Matthew West)
Another way to look at the meaning of this song is leaving something behind that speaks of your Savior. We are not here to speak of ourselves, but of the One who has saved us. We are to reflect Christ, and He is the light that we are reflecting.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Completely Submerged
We have all been through times that seem like we are drowning and overwhelmed by difficulties of life, but like the song we need to take that leap of faith and be submerged in God fully. I think that too many people look at storms as negatives, but as we all know rain cleanses us and the earth that we walk upon. It is those storms that teach us to trust in the Lord, and do so completely. Religion seems to drown out the simple fact that Jesus came to seek and save that which was lost, and we once were lost in our sins. I am not trying to confuse with metaphors, but I am using them to get the message across about what I believe.
So here I go
Once you have taken the leap of faith and come to know Christ as your Savior; then you need to submerge yourself in prayer and Bible reading on a daily basis.
The long awaited rains
Have fallen hard upon the thirst ground
And carved their way to where
The wild and rushing river can be found
And like the rains
I have been carried here to where the river flows, yeah
My heart is racing and my knees are weak
As I walk to the edge
I know there is no turning back
Once my feet have left the ledge
And in the rush I hear a voice
That’s telling me it’s time
to take the leap of faith
Have fallen hard upon the thirst ground
And carved their way to where
The wild and rushing river can be found
And like the rains
I have been carried here to where the river flows, yeah
My heart is racing and my knees are weak
As I walk to the edge
I know there is no turning back
Once my feet have left the ledge
And in the rush I hear a voice
That’s telling me it’s time
to take the leap of faith
So here I go
I’m diving in, I’m going deep in over
my head, I want to be
Caught in the rush, lost in the flow,
in over my head, I want to go
The river’s deep, the river’s wide,
the river’s water is alive
So sink or swim, I’m diving in
my head, I want to be
Caught in the rush, lost in the flow,
in over my head, I want to go
The river’s deep, the river’s wide,
the river’s water is alive
So sink or swim, I’m diving in
There is a supernatural power
In this might river’s flow
It can bring the dead to life
And it can fill an empty soul
And give a heart the only thing
Worth living and worth dying for, yeah
But we will never know the awesome power
Of the grace of God
Until we let ourselves get swept away
Into this holy flood
So if you’ll take my hand
We’ll close our eyes and count to three
And take the leap of faith
Come on let’s go
In this might river’s flow
It can bring the dead to life
And it can fill an empty soul
And give a heart the only thing
Worth living and worth dying for, yeah
But we will never know the awesome power
Of the grace of God
Until we let ourselves get swept away
Into this holy flood
So if you’ll take my hand
We’ll close our eyes and count to three
And take the leap of faith
Come on let’s go
(Dive- Steven Curtis Chapman)
Once you have taken the leap of faith and come to know Christ as your Savior; then you need to submerge yourself in prayer and Bible reading on a daily basis.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Born Again
It is time that we proclaim what we believe, and do it so loudly and fervently. We have something so important to share that everybody's life depends on it. We have been saved from an eternal separation from God. We have been given eternal life and a relationship with our Heavenly Father. In this day and age, most relationships don't last too long, because none of us are perfect. So Christ came to earth to introduce us to a God that wants an eternal relationship with us. Once we have made the decision; it is our responsibility to proclaim to the lost.
I see you walking like your living in fear
Having trouble even looking at me
Wishin they would give you more than words
Sick of people telling how it should be (how it should be)
Whats your download, where'd you get your info, you saw that I'm show now your in the in low.
Gonna tell you what I believe
Having no knowledge of the Savior can cause many people to fear the unknown, death and what eternity holds for them. Some people are not sure what they believe, and therefore are lost. We have the Word of God, and it is more than just empty words. It contains the words of life.
This is what it is
This is who I am
This is where I finally take my stand
I didn't want to fall
But I don't have to crawl
I met the One with two scarred hands
Giving him the best of everything that's left of
The life inside this man
I've been Born Again
I have met the One, that was willing to give His life for me, and He has saved me from sin. Many people before us have had to go through a great deal more for their faith, and they never complained about what they endured. Jesus suffered much as He made His way to the cross to make the greatest sacrifice for all of us. "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. He was oppressed, and He was afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth: He is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so He opened not His mouth."(Isaiah 53:5,7)
We are the ones they call by name
(I'm never gonna look back)
Let go let go the guilt the shame
(Said I'm never gonna look back)
This is who I am
This is what it is
This is who I am
This is where I finally take my stand
I didn't want to fall
But I don't have to crawl
I met the One with two scarred hands
Giving him the best of everything that's left of
The life inside this man
I've been Born Again
(Who I am- Newsboys)
Are you able to say that you have been born again? Are you able to make that stand, and not back down from what you have been called to proclaim? If you remember the story of Nicodemus; he thought he knew what Jesus was talking about, but Jesus had to explain what He meant. Do you know what Christ meant? We have been born once physically, and in order to be born again we must be reborn spiritually.
I found myself looking into the mirror
Knew I wasn't who I wanted to be
I was living like the way that I wanted
But my eyes reminded me I'm not free.
Believed that I saw everything that I know
Says I got to go, tired of going solo
But I'm never gonna go there again.
The only way we are able to see our physical image is by looking in a mirror, but we need to look past the physical and get to the heart of the matter, the eternal soul. It takes recognizing that we are truly enslaved by sin; that we see our eternal state. Once we see that need for God; then we will not want to turn back to a life filled with sin and disappointment.
This is what it is
This is who I am
This is where I finally take my stand
I didn't want to fall
But I don't have to crawl
I met the One with two scarred hands
Giving him the best of everything that's left of
The life inside this man
I've been Born Again
The Word of God has much to say about standing up for what we believe. "Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;"(Philippians 1:27)
Knew I wasn't who I wanted to be
I was living like the way that I wanted
But my eyes reminded me I'm not free.
Believed that I saw everything that I know
Says I got to go, tired of going solo
But I'm never gonna go there again.
The only way we are able to see our physical image is by looking in a mirror, but we need to look past the physical and get to the heart of the matter, the eternal soul. It takes recognizing that we are truly enslaved by sin; that we see our eternal state. Once we see that need for God; then we will not want to turn back to a life filled with sin and disappointment.
This is what it is
This is who I am
This is where I finally take my stand
I didn't want to fall
But I don't have to crawl
I met the One with two scarred hands
Giving him the best of everything that's left of
The life inside this man
I've been Born Again
The Word of God has much to say about standing up for what we believe. "Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;"(Philippians 1:27)
Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.(Ephesians 6:13)
I see you walking like your living in fear
Having trouble even looking at me
Wishin they would give you more than words
Sick of people telling how it should be (how it should be)
Whats your download, where'd you get your info, you saw that I'm show now your in the in low.
Gonna tell you what I believe
Having no knowledge of the Savior can cause many people to fear the unknown, death and what eternity holds for them. Some people are not sure what they believe, and therefore are lost. We have the Word of God, and it is more than just empty words. It contains the words of life.
This is what it is
This is who I am
This is where I finally take my stand
I didn't want to fall
But I don't have to crawl
I met the One with two scarred hands
Giving him the best of everything that's left of
The life inside this man
I've been Born Again
I have met the One, that was willing to give His life for me, and He has saved me from sin. Many people before us have had to go through a great deal more for their faith, and they never complained about what they endured. Jesus suffered much as He made His way to the cross to make the greatest sacrifice for all of us. "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. He was oppressed, and He was afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth: He is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so He opened not His mouth."(Isaiah 53:5,7)
We are the ones they call by name
(I'm never gonna look back)
Let go let go the guilt the shame
(Said I'm never gonna look back)
This is who I am
This is what it is
This is who I am
This is where I finally take my stand
I didn't want to fall
But I don't have to crawl
I met the One with two scarred hands
Giving him the best of everything that's left of
The life inside this man
I've been Born Again
(Who I am- Newsboys)
Are you able to say that you have been born again? Are you able to make that stand, and not back down from what you have been called to proclaim? If you remember the story of Nicodemus; he thought he knew what Jesus was talking about, but Jesus had to explain what He meant. Do you know what Christ meant? We have been born once physically, and in order to be born again we must be reborn spiritually.
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