You'll be caught

 The same cycle of shame, baffling to read 

Can't the house of Israel just obey 

Kings, officials, prophets, & priests 

Trusting in a tree is not The Way 

Trees aren't your fathers, stones don't give you birth 

Turn your face to God, not your back 

In your time of trouble, you need Him on the double 

Run straight for Him, He's your rescue track 

God is omniscient, He sees all

His saving grace can't be bought 

Same with your Saviour, belief then behaviour 

If you're just thieving you'll be caught 

Trees aren't your fathers, stones don't give you birth 

Turn your face to God, not your back 

In your time of trouble, you need Him on the double 

Run straight for Him, He's your rescue track 

Trees aren't your fathers, stones don't give you birth 

Turn your face to God, not your back 

In your time of trouble, you need Him on the double 

Run straight for Him, He's your rescue track.

Jeremiah 2:26-27

26 “As a thief is shamed when caught, so the house of Israel shall be shamed: they, their kings, their officials, their priests, and their prophets, 27 who say to a tree, ‘You are my father,’and to a stone, ‘You gave me birth.’ For they have turned their back to me, and not their face. But in the time of their trouble they say,'Arise and save us!’

Fill me to the brim

 Pride is a problem, Humble, a goal 

Whatever it takes to hear Him

I’m full of just me, why I can’t see 

I need re-filling to fear Him

Fill me up God, I’m, once again, empty 

I’ve done all I can and still lacking 

I feel like a ghost, You see through me most 

My biggest strength is Your backing

What I couldn’t see, it’s taken some years 

There’s a replacement for pride 

His presence, on high, He drains us, we die 

In Jesus, our Fortress, we hide

Fill me up God, I’m, once again, empty 

I’ve done all I can and still lacking 

I feel like a ghost, You see through me most 

My biggest strength is Your backing

Fill me up God, I’m, once again, empty 

I’ve done all I can and still lacking 

I feel like a ghost, You see through me most 

My biggest strength is Your backing.

Luke 18:14

“I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

Now may be today

 We don’t know the date or time 

We only know the fact

When we obey while it’s today 

We escape intact 

Today may the date He comes 

The next may be the hour

Our  Master state upon that date 

Settles sweet or sour

Draw up, be ready, persist in faith 

Reject the hater’s hate

Now you’re prime, He created time 

Only you can now be late 

Now’s the moment, now’s the day 

An instant into forever

Time stand still, it never will 

Believe, it’s now or never.

Luke 17:23-24

People will tell you, ‘There he is!’ or ‘Here he is!’ Do not go running off after them. For the Son of Man in his day will be like the lightning, which flashes and lights up the sky from one end to the other.

2 Corinthians 6:2

For he says,

“In the time of my favor I heard you,

and in the day of salvation I helped you.”

I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.

Still an outlaw in my mind

 In our teens & twenties we tore through town

Ripped through rails swinging from the rafter 

Didn’t get much done, man we had some fun 

When we reminisce there’s lots of laughter 

Now I’m in my fifties, Completely different man

Ain’t  even a speeding ticket in years 

Weirdly I  find, still an outlaw in my mind 

Truth is still all tied up with fears 

If I see red lights flashing it all comes rushing back 

My head says here they come to get ya 

Even though there ain’t no reason, I’m in a different season

That outlaw he ain’t quite prepared to quit ya

What I need to see though is outlaw dead and buried 

That boy just ain’t the ghost of Christmas past

He’s gone not to return, I make that memory burn 

My choice if I’m to make his memory last 

God, in Grace and Wisdom formed a brand new man 

His creation this time ain’t no felon

In His perfect plan, He buried the old man 

All his outlaw ways went with the quellin.

Psalms 7:17

I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness;

I will sing the praises of the name of the LORD Most High.

A’playing and a’singing

When Christ comes I’ll be singing 

Hallelujah, amen 

He came for us the first time 

Comes for us again 

A’playing and a’singing

Upon the harp and lyre

He uses what He needs to use 

Even wind & fire 🔥 

As sure as sun rises

He’s coming, one prepares

Not slow, He’s patient 

Conveying us how He cares 

A’playing and a’singing

Upon the harp and lyre

He uses what He needs to use 

Even wind & fire 🔥 

A’playing and a’singing

Upon the harp and lyre

He uses what He needs to use 

Even wind & fire 🔥.

2 Peter 3:8-9

But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

Anger zone

 There exists a zone in the mind of man 

The injured, broken brain 

Flare fire red, dumb and dead

We walk in there again 

Anger zone, a pit

Anger zone, it’s lit 🔥 

Feels like we’re stuck on a bullet train 

No escape, won’t stop 

Feel like there’s an end just round the bend 

Recite relief from The Top

Anger zone, a pit

Anger zone, it’s lit 🔥 

Top never fails, Top is just there 

He knows your way off, your release

He knows what to do cause He’s been there too

Through trust He’s your perfect peace. 

Isaiah 26:3

You will keep in perfect peace

those whose minds are steadfast,

because they trust in you.

Is Jesus Christ?

 Most important question asked in life 

Answer names your resting place 

We start at birth belonging to earth 

From faith we’re face to Face

Everything comes from Him in His story 

from the start He’s all above

Everything returns to Him in His glory 

Ends up Christ is Love

What shall we say to such a glorious Love

Possibly offer Supreme

Has to be Honor, serve , & speak out 

Tell others of our redeem

No question Jesus died on earth 

Evidence at hand abounds 

Resurrection draws direction 

Voice from heaven sounds 

If Jesus claimed just manhood 

We’d understand His story 

What we find odd, His claim as God 

Why wait to see in Glory?

Is, after all, His stated name 

The Voice said, “You are my Son”

During our days, do we believe when He says 

“I and the Father are One”.

John 10:30

I and the Father are one.”

Luke 3:21-22

The Baptism of Jesus

When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”

John 3:31

The one who comes from above is above all; the one who is from the earth belongs to the earth, and speaks as one from the earth. The one who comes from heaven is above all.

In Quiet I trust

 His Spirit still speaks, says same things 

Repentance and rest remain real 

On Him we rely, we live then we die 

Be willing, His Spirit's our seal 

Wake up, settle, in quiet's where He speaks 

Delight in the day as we trust 

He's there for us too, our days are but few 

Jesus, both loving and just 

We're never alone, He's with us in quiet 

May seem alone but He's there 

May be dismal and dark, alone in garden park 

Jesus sweat blood for our prayer

Wake up, settle, in quiet's where He speaks 

Delight in the day as we trust 

He's there for us too, our days are but few 

Jesus, both loving and just 

Wake up, settle, in quiet's where He speaks 

Delight in the day as we trust 

He's there for us too, our days are but few 

Jesus, both loving and just.

Isaiah 30:15 (KJV)

15 For thus said the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, “In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.” But you were unwilling.

Mark 1:35 (KJV)

35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.

Reformation over ritual

 It’s a tough test sharing  what you have

Working  honest and well 

He knows your intent, Being content 

Hoists you to heaven from hell 

It’s a tough, old world and His plans are in place 

His Words are a’plenty, not few

With Christ in your heart, you doing your part

He covers, descending like dew

We ourselves are the tender plants 

He Himself is the rain 

We all now know, alone we can’t grow 

His power pushes us up through the pain 

It’s a tough, old world and His plans are in place 

His Words are a’plenty, not few

With Christ in your heart, you doing your part

He covers, descending like dew

It’s a tough, old world and His plans are in place 

His Words are a’plenty, not few

With Christ in your heart, you doing your part

He covers, descending like dew.

Deuteronomy 32:1-2

Listen, you heavens, and I will speak;

hear, you earth, the words of my mouth.

Let my teaching fall like rain

and my words descend like dew,

like showers on new grass,

like abundant rain on tender plants.

Blindfold

 We can’t blindfold God

If hiding, He sees through 

May seem like shafted, Christ has crafted 

Special purpose for you 

Don’t be Judas, showed up for last supper 

Knew what he did and took part

Gave his instruction, doomed to destruction 

Sought Christ for his purse, not heart

We face the same choice, We can turn Jesus in 

Look away while they spit and strike Him

Be it bag or purse, we’re not under His curse 

We’re built up and blessed to be like Him

If you’re alive, your purpose still stands 

It’s walking right here on the ground 

Omniscient, He’ll see, He waits ‘til you’re free

Seek Him while He still can be found.

Mark 14:65

Then some began to spit at him; they blindfolded him, struck him with their fists, and said, “Prophesy!” And the guards took him and beat him.

Romans 9:21

Does not the potter have the right to make out of the same lump of clay some pottery for special purposes and some for common use?

Deuteronomy 21:22-23

If someone guilty of a capital offense is put to death and their body is exposed on a pole, you must not leave the body hanging on the pole overnight. Be sure to bury it that same day, because anyone who is hung on a pole is under God’s curse. You must not desecrate the land the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance.

The Elect

 We are sinners saved by grace

We’ve searched and found The Light 

We don’t know how, we just know now

We’ve found The Way that’s right

We are the elect

We’re here to direct 

You’ve told us all ahead of time 

Won’t let the false infect 

The Way that is before us 

Beautiful, bright, unbent

Had we our way, our minds may say 

These gods are heaven sent 

We are the elect

We’re here to direct 

You’ve told us all ahead of time 

Won’t let the false infect 

We are the elect

We’re here to direct 

You’ve told us all ahead of time 

Won’t let the false infect.

Deuteronomy 12:30

and after they have been destroyed before you, be careful not to be ensnared by inquiring about their gods, saying, “How do these nations serve their gods? We will do the same.”

Mark 13:20-23

“If the Lord had not cut short those days, no one would survive. But for the sake of the elect, whom he has chosen, he has shortened them. At that time if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Messiah!’ or, ‘Look, there he is!’ do not believe it. For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. So be on your guard; I have told you everything ahead of time.

Distance to Christ

 Isn’t it sweet that people have sight 

We see what animals don’t 

Our hearts fill with fear, we sense God is near 

Reach for Him, can’t see why we won’t 

What is plain to people, what we do see 

All of the bad stuff around 

If we were to pause, stop and look just because 

God and His goodness abound

Now to the point, the heart of the matter 

When God looks at us He sees Christ

On earth we’re in Him, in heaven we’re with Him

We’re free ‘cause He sacrificed 

What is plain to people, what we do see 

All of the bad stuff around 

If we were to pause, stop and look just because 

God and His goodness abound

What is plain to people, what we do see 

All of the bad stuff around 

If we were to pause, stop and look just because 

God and His goodness abound.

Mark 12:34

When Jesus saw that he had answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And from then on no one dared ask him any more questions.

Acts 17:27-28

God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us. ‘For in him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring.’

Knee deep

 Prayer is powerful, prayer is deep

He listens and He hears 

Jesus prayed, He could’ve stayed 

He rose to triumph through tears 

Can’t  see how high our prayers go 

It’s lowly on our knees

There’s dirt and mud, there’s sweat and blood 

God highly hears and sees

If we were to know where our prayers go 

We’d seek, we’d strive, we’d pray more 

Stand upright, think we reach a height 

On knees we’re realising way more 

Can’t  see how high our prayers go 

It’s lowly on our knees

There’s dirt and mud, there’s sweat and blood 

God highly hears and sees

Can’t  see how high our prayers go 

It’s lowly on our knees

There’s dirt and mud, there’s sweat and blood 

God highly hears and sees.

Matthew 26:36-38

Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.”

Say what needs to be said

 We get hung up on fear it’s a loaded word 

We create all these rules to explain

I’ve done it too so I’ll keep my words few

Avoid verbose again

Say what needs to be said 

Only say what needs to be said 

The rest is just fluff and not needed

All of your days will forever be praise 

Your witness won’t be impeded

We’re all guilty, we’ve used all the words 

Our origin based in a book 

Look back from heaven, think you see seven 

Two words all that it took 

I believe 

I believe 

Say what needs to be said 

Only say what needs to be said 

The rest is just fluff and not needed

All of your days will forever be praise 

Your witness won’t be impeded

Say what needs to be said 

Only say what needs to be said 

The rest is just fluff and not needed

All of your days will forever be praise 

Your witness won’t be impeded.

Psalms 111:10

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;

all who follow his precepts have good understanding.

To him belongs eternal praise.