Sunday Praise (297) 5/12/24

Sunday Praise (297) 5/12/24. by me.

What You do is wonderful,
Creation praises You,
Evidence of love plentiful,
No one else will do.

From first days I know
You were with me, Lord,
Mercy daily You show,
Teaching me Your Word.

Your love is unfailing,
Nothing can separate us,
Against all prevailing,
Always with us, my Jesus.

Bless our mothers, Lord,
Strengthen each spirit,
Guide them by Your Word,
Help each one obey it.

Lord of hosts, hear,
Comfort, save, defend,
You are always near,
Your reign’ll never end.

Freely You give us life,
All that we had and have,
Peace replaces strife,
All’s evidence of Your love.

Lord, I know You reign,
It’s You we’ll ever be serving.
Your grace falls like rain
On us who are undeserving.

We will sing a new song
You have put in our heart,
And we follow You along
Giving You our every part.

It’s You we will exalt,
Your name is above all,
We will fear no assault,
Your enemies shall fall.

Let the world shout
Praises to You, God.
No, there’s no doubt,
You deserve all laud.

I will tell of Your mercy
And Your amazing grace
The good in life I see
To Your hand it I trace.

Teach me to do what’s right
And to be where I need to be.
May my life shine like a light,
You’re the one who saved me.

You have saved my soul,
I will bless Your name.
You’ve made me whole,
I will spread Your fame.

You’re clothed in majesty,
You’re the greatest, Almighty,
Forgive sin and travesty,
In You we are made mighty.

It’s a blessing to know
You hear and answer us,
Your mercy You show,
You’re ever with us, Jesus.

I know You are good,
May Your love be seen
When I do what I should,
I’m not where I’ve been.

Lord, You have overcome,
Yes, all Your enemies have lost.
Help us to humbly come
Following You, counting the cost.

Sunday Praise (296) 5/5/24

Sunday Praise (296) 5/5/24. by me.

No one’s greater than You,
No one does what You do,
We’ll give You all the glory,
We don’t need to be sorry.

Your blood washes away
Our sins and shame, Jesus,
And we will not fall away
For You are always with us.

All enemies will face defeat
By Your hand, God glorious,
Sin and Satan end will meet,
For You’re forever victorious.

Will You stop loving? Never.
The dead to life You raise,
Be exalted now and forever,
You are worthy of all praise.

I have not earned
Your amazing mercy.
I have long yearned
Your face to really see.

These days are dear
They’re gifts You give,
So it makes it clear
I should wisely  live.

My heart’s an offering
To You who died for me,
In my joy and suffering
I know You’ll in control be.

O Lord, incline Your ear,
Life with Your mercy fill,
All my prayers You hear
And answer as You will.

My days You’ve lengthened,
I see Your goodness in life.
My soul You’ve strengthened,
Your peace replaces my strife.

Lord, You hear our cries
And Your comfort us.
Our tears Your hand dries,
Good Shepherd, Jesus.

I will tell of Your mercy
And Your great deeds.
Your kindness I daily see
Your Spirit daily leads.

You’re our help in trouble,
We see Your mighty hand,
We’re not left with rubble,
In faith we will daily stand.

You know what is best
For me and everyone else.
You give our souls rest,
Teach to reject what’s false.

Oh, it is good to sing
With a grateful heart,
Praises to You, King,
Giving You every part.

You are reigning now
King of kings, o Holy One.
To You all shall bow,
Lord of lords, already won.

Put into my heart a desire
To trust and to obey You.
Let love burn like a fire,
The right thing I will do.

You wear the crown,
Sovereign Ruler over all.
We will all bow down,
On You we humbly call.

You give us a new song,
We receive it, Almighty,
And we’ll sing all life long
To You for You’re worthy.

Sunday Praise (295) 4/28/24

Sunday Praise (295) 4/28/24. by me.

The day will surely come
When You return, Jesus,
It’s You we will welcome,
To home You will take us.

We want to be nearer
To You, heavenly Father,
To see Your truth clearer,
To worship You we gather.

You are holy, righteous, kind,
You lead us on the narrow road
And You daily renew our mind,
We bring You every heavy load.

Oh, what a friend You are,
Your love is unfailing,
From us You are never far,
Over all evil prevailing.

God, teach us to rejoice,
To give You all the glory,
To listen to Your voice,
You are holy and worthy.

You forgive and restore
Sinners who come to You,
You know what’s in store
For all of us, focus our view.

It’s You we will glorify,
May You be lifted high,
Your name we magnify,
Our deliverance is nigh.

O Lord, Your name is great
So therefore we will give You glory
Whether day is early or late
At Your feet we can leave every worry.

To You I lift up my voice,
An offering of thanksgiving,
Help me to make a choice
That’s pleasing You, my King.

Teach us how to tell
Of Your great deeds, o Lord,
It shall all end well
According to Your holy Word.

Your wrath’ll surely fall
On all those who oppose You,
But such will not befall
Those who are Yours, it’s true.

All our prayers You’ve heard
And answered as You wanted
Strengthen us, Good Shepherd,
When by enemies we’re taunted.

We shall sing joyfully,
Your Holy Spirit welcome.
You’ve led us faithfully
And You’ll bring us Home.

Teach us to fight against sin,
To resist temptation every day.
You’re the reason we can win,
Won’t repeat sins of yesterday.

Your enemies grow violent
So help us to firmly stand.
O Lord, don’t remain silent,
Give us Your helping hand.

You are Lord God Almighty
And You’re our everlasting King.
You make us in You mighty,
Us more like You You’re making.

Out of bondage You have led us
Into liberty and Your great love.
We’re becoming like You, Jesus,
Obeying Your will here as above.

Sunday Praise (292) 4/7/24

Sunday Praise (292) 4/7/24. by me.

God, how wonderful to know
You are who You say You are,
Your mercy You daily show,
From us You’re never too far.

You’ve prepared for us
A place where forever we’ll be
In Your presence, Jesus,
That day I just can’t wait to see.

There’s a longing to be nearer
To You, my heavenly Father.
It’s slowly becoming clearer
Why we must faithfully gather.

Someday we will see You,
We will meet face to face,
We are patiently waiting to
In the most beautiful place.

I know You are here,
I don’t have to be afraid,
My prayers You hear,
For Your glory I’m made.

May You be magnified
For You worthy, Lord.
May You be glorified,
Faithful to Your word.

God, Your name is wonderful,
Days with grace You fill
I walk into new days hopeful
And by Your mercy I will.

God, help me to be ready
When the enemy attacks.
Keep me holding steady,
Your grace never lacks.

God, for You my soul longs,
I want to daily worship You,
To You my spirit belongs,
Help me Your will to do.

God, all Your ways are good,
You always do what is right,
By the faithful understood
Is Your Word, shining bright.

Your enemies shall fall,
You are victorious, Holy One,
The faithful on You call,
The war of ages You’ve won.

King of kings and Lord of lords,
You reign over all in every age.
Living and active are Your words
And Your truth is on every page.

You know what we need
Even before we ask You,
To our ruin You won’t lead,
What’s right’s what You do.

King of Israel, Messiah,
Glory to You in the highest,
We’re singing hallelujah
You’re the greatest, the best.

For Your glory You did create
What we see and what we can’t,
You are alive, true, holy, great,
Won’t deny, reject, won’t recant.

You have ransomed us
From the enemy, Holy One,
All glory to You, Jesus,
Us for Yourself You’ve won.

You call all sinners to repent,
You are still changing lives,
The saved is on You dependent,
Is blessed by You and thrives.

When we sin, help us to confess,
To repent and forsake them.
Faithfully Your name to profess,
Us no enemy can condemn.

We see the wicked trying
To silence Your children,
Our tears You are drying,
You our spirits embolden.

But Christ is …

Some choose to go the way that leads to confusion & destruction, but Christ’s the Way to God, liberty, purpose.
Some want to live a lie, but Christ’s the Truth that sets sinners free indeed.
Some choose sin & death, but Christ’s the Resurrection & the Life, making all things new.

Sunday Praise (289) 3/17/24

Sunday Praise (289) 3/17/24. by me.

This gift of a new day
Is a reason to praise You
As much as yesterday
And more heart wants to.

To You I shall sing
For You are incomparable,
Praise fit for a King
Here as long as I am able.

Your love is unfailing,
Your mercy is humbling,
You’re always prevailing,
God, You’re everlasting.

You’re my greatest Friend,
It’s such a blessing
This union will never end,
My soul shall sing.

Help me as I go
Down this narrow way,
I’m Yours, I know
I shall not fall away.

How great is Your mercy!
How amazing Your grace!
Your goodness I can see
And in all things its trace.

Teach me to obey Your will,
To be humble and meek,
With Your Word my mind fill,
Your face daily to seek,

You are holy, kind, mighty,
And Your deeds are right,
Only You’re God Almighty,
Your word shines bright.

You can make me free indeed,
Love You with my heart,
Serve You in word and deed,
We shall never be apart.

You’re most righteous,
All Your ways are good,
Judge the unrighteous,
Give all necessary food.

Teach us to pursue holiness,
To daily seek Your face,
Burn by Your light unholiness
Hiding under the surface.

You haven’t forgotten,
You have not forsaken,
The fruit is not rotten
I’m Yours, not mistaken.

Unbelief is a foolish thing,
Of nothing eternal heirs,
They will lose everything
They thought was theirs.

How I long to see You,
To be in Your presence,
The right things daily do,
Focus on life’s essence.

You’re my strong tower
And shelter in the storm,
You have all the power,
To Your image I’ll conform.

You are the one I need
More than all else, Lord,
Help me follow Your lead,
Thank You for Your Word.

You are my Lifegiver,
My source of salvation,
You are my Deliverer,
The hope of every nation.

The heavens daily speak
Of Your great works, God,
The faithful daily do seek
To give You glory and laud.

Sunday Praise (288) 3/10/24

Sunday Praise (288) 3/10/24. by me.

Only You are worthy, Lord,
Of all the honor and glory,
All was made by Your word,
All of history is Your story.

Jesus, great is Your name,
Above all others forever,
You are forever the same,
Our bond none will sever.

O, You can change my heart
Make me more like You,
You can conform every part
From inside out made new.

You draw me close to You,
I need to know You are here,
Do what only You can do,
Your voice I need to daily hear.

Life flows like a river
From Your gracious hand;
A gift from You, Giver,
Help us this to understand.

I come before Your throne
And ask for Your blessing.
I’ll see enemies overthrown,
To You my soul shall sing.

You want to bless people, Father,
To see sinners repent and believe,
Born again, with the faithful gather,
Eternal life through Christ receive.

Teach us to daily follow You
On the narrow road here.
You’re ever faithful and true,
Be ever with us, ever near.

O Lord of all creation,
Blessed are You always,
God over every nation,
Right are all Your ways.

All of creation is made
To praise You forever,
You glory’ll never fade,
Will it die? No, never.

To be Yours wholly,
With Your Spirit fill,
Teach me to be holy,
To obey Your will.

We are all called now
To praise You, Almighty.
Lord, to You we bow,
Of all glory You’re worthy.

Blessed is the person who
On Your Word meditates,
What pleases You shall do,
Your holy name elevates.

You are Sovereign over all,
Your reign’s everlasting,
All Your enemies shall fall,
King above everything.

This life to me You gave,
You I will love and adore,
This sinner You did save,
I am Yours forevermore.

Hear, answer my prayers,
Call the sinners to repentance,
Call home the strayers,
In their lives work deliverance.

You are my life’s joy,
Help me to Your word to adhere,
Given time to employ
In worthy endeavors down here.

Wash sins away by Your blood,
Save sinners by Your grace,
With Your mercy my heart flood,
Of sin there will be no trace.

Who can withstand Your wrath?
No one, and what a thing it is,
So pure and true, on narrow path
I see for sinners no future bliss.

You’re holy and righteous,
You’re the only real Savior
Bring low the unrighteous,
You reign now and forever.

Sunday Praise (286) 2/25/24

Sunday Praise (286) 2/25/24. by me.

God, in all of my life
You have been so faithful.
Peace replaced strife,
With mercy days are full.

All of my life’s length
Leads to one destination.
You are my strength,
My refuge and salvation.

It’s good to praise You,
To worship You, my God.
Gave me a new view
I give You glory and laud.

I know You love me,
My heart with love fill.
May all my days be
Used for doing Your will.

On me You have mercy
And show me grace,
Overcome every enemy
And leave no trace.

Teach me not to waste
Words, give spiritual food.
Daily help me to taste
And see that You’re good.

You’re the source of joy,
My Savior and Redeemer,
Of what I have to enjoy
You gave, I’m a receiver.

All good comes from You,
You’re worthy of all praise,
No wrong do You ever do,
Us from the dead You raise.

Blessed is the person
Who fears You, most Holy One
You daughter, Your son,
Desires to see Your will done.

You are Judge of all,
Above all authorities,
Before You all’ll fall
Who are Your enemies.

You count all my breaths,
You know how long I’ll live,
Pull me out of the depths,
To You alone all glory I give.

What once was too hard
To fit into my heart
You gave into my hand
Undestanding in part.

The saints will rejoice
When You return, Jesus,
Until then use our voice
So on You’ll be our focus.

You bring us peace,
You are its source,
You bring a release
Like a river’s course.

God, we lift up our hands
And bless Your name,
In You the faithful stands,
We’ll spread Your fame.

We will praise You, Lord,
And tell of Your great deeds.
We will obey Your word,
Follow where Your Spirit leads.

Your mercy is unfailing,
Your grace still amazes me,
You reign forever, King,
Glorified forever You will be.

Sunday Praise (285) 2/18/24.

Sunday Praise (285) 2/18/24. by me.

Every time we meet
It’s because of You,
You guide our feet,
Good You always do.

You are the one who hears
Our cries and sees our tears,
Come close, do draw near,
You chase away every fear.

May Your righteous hand
Lead us daily in this land,
In Your truth we will stand,
Faithful until the very end.

Magnifying You here
Is an honor I hold dear,
You are the I need,
To follow Your lead.

For all my sins You did atone.
In storms You are my refuge,
Firm foundation, cornerstone,
You’re the same in every age,

Help us to speak, fears dispel,
To use given opportunity
To tell of You and the Gospel,
Teach us Kingdom unity.

You’ve saved my soul
And set me free indeed.
You’ll make me whole
And by Your Spirit lead.

What can I give You
For all that You do?
I sincerely want to
Ever keep You in view.

You call every nation
To come to repentance,
You are our salvation,
We grow in dependence.

I see Your faithfulness
In my own life daily
And in others’, I confess
Your mercy happily.

Oh, You know when I first saw
That You’re holy and righteous.
Thank You that Your good law
Showed me my wretchednes.

O Lord, I am thankful,
Because You love me
And You are merciful,
May all glory Yours be.

Your Spirit is calling
To reject the lies.
The scales are falling
From sinners’ eyes.

You keep my soul
And guide my steps.
In You I am whole,
Forgive my missteps.

Teach me to actualize
What I claim to believe.
I have come to realize
I must all to You give.

I would’ve been dead by now
If You hadn’t saved me, Jesus.
To You in reverence I bow,
On You I will forevermore focus.

You give actual peace,
You save, forgive, restore,
From bondage release,
Worthy of glory evermore.

Sunday Praise (284) 2/11/24

Sunday Praise (284) 2/11/24. by me.

New life to me You gave,
By grace You saved me,
I am no longer sin’s slave,
I’ll forevermore Yours be.

I need more of You, Jesus,
A better understanding,
On You much more to focus,
In Your freedom standing.

Your mercy is visible
In this world, Holy One,
As in world invisible
Here Your will be done.

Teach me to obey more,
To seek first Your Kingdom,
Love more than before,
There’s no room for boredom.

In Your holy presence
I so long to be, Almighty.
There’s life’s essence,
In You I’m made mighty.

Teach me to seek You,
To give You all the glory,
The right things to do
To bring You every worry.

Judgment day draws near
And the world’s not prepared.
The unrepentant should fear,
The wicked will not be spared.

God, Your ways are right,
You always do good, Lord.
You are the world’s light,
Jesus, You are the Word.

Source of my blessings
And Lord of my destiny,
To You my heart sings,
I am Yours for eternity.

Shut the mouths of liars,
Enemy’s countless tools.
Put out the haters’ fires
Bring low the proud fools.

I want to see Hell’s gates shake!
You said they will not prevail,
Enemy’s walls we see You break,
The only King that all will hail!

Oh, in this war against sin
I failed and gave in before.
I know You ultimately win
So teach me to resist more.

Will You pick me up
When I fall once again.
You daily fill my cup,
No, I don’t pray in vain.

Those on the wrong path
Are called to repentance,
The head toward wrath,
Show mercy’s evidence.

Blessed is one who fears
You above all, Almighty,
Your voice daily hears,
Only in You is mighty.

We will praise Your name
For it is above all others,
We will spread Your fame
With sisters and brothers

Smash our idols and silence all
Who oppose You, Holy One!
Before You all kingdoms will fall,
May Your holy will be done!