From Ezra - a prophetic picture of our spiritual reality as God's people today. 

May God's house be built now

 in the place where they offer sacrifices

And let the foundation thereof be strongly laid,

 for the place where they sacrifice, 

I've known this from the start

 is His Holy of Holies - our very own hearts.

And the foundation of His house today

is the Apostles and Prophets He's raised.

Now when God's house is built

with the anointing on His Apostles and Prophets, 

no devil on earth or in Hell can stop it,

For the eye of our God is upon our labor of love

I bid the wise-hearted come, filled with faith enough

to put everyone in his place, and place them in God's house.

and prosper through the words of the prophets, 

without any doubts.

Whatever is commanded by The God of Heaven -

let it be diligently done

to cleanse God's house of the Pharisee's leaven.

By the good hand of our God upon us,

He'll bring us men of understanding 

to discern and teach us to do all that He's commanding.

No more blind leading the blind into a pit,

rather we'll learn to soar

as Eagle's above the fray

where our Mighty God sits

No more will the holy seed

mingle with the profane 

and the spirits that have fallen

for the land we're called to possess

is filled with filthiness -

abominations from one end to the other

and uncleaness.

We won't seek their peace or their wealth 

for they'll lead us to Hell,

rather we'll cast out all spirits that fell

May the great rain come again soon

for all You say to us, Lord, that we will do.

Deliver us from evil, both within and without us,

please don't take another step without us.

We must build Your house Your way -

by Your blueprint or not at all

for unless we build upon Christ our Rock,

Our house will surely fall,

Our house will surely fall.

                    Labor of Love

The work God's called us to do -

every act in the lives of me and you

are ordained and commissioned by God above 

and well each one of us knows - our God is love

Yes, our very lives are a labor of love,

each day a gift from God above. 

So the least any of us can do

is love each other the way God loves me and you.

Without love prophecy is vain.

Without love we dishonor His Name.

Without love we cause sorrow and pain.

Love is the reason He came.

So love must be our reason to go

in obedience to all He has shown

to make His great heart of love known...

And when they crucify the ones called to die

the love on their lips will be a witness

of God's Spirit and this truth -

Father forgive them for how they've treated You

 Go ahead -  hate me in your heart.

 I'll survive every barb, I'll survive every dart.

For my life is found in Christ, 

 not in your acceptance or rejection 

 and from countless daily deaths

 I experience countless ressurections,

for the very Spirit that raised my Christ from the dead

 now lives in me and by Him I'm led.

His breath is upon me and in me He dwells

 and He's leading me, oh my enemy, far from Hell.

Go ahead, deny your heart His love

 Your suicide   -  I will not be a part of!

Go ahead  - refuse to humble yourself 

 but when it's time to get in line

 the line you're in won't end up so well

Ignore me as much as you want

 or to my face your cruelty flaunt

It doesn't matter, my enemy  -

 I'll still desire your good 

 and you'll still have my pity

 Always stop for turtles 

 when they're crossing the street

 And stop and smell the flowers

                  cause they smell so sweet

If you're in a place to look

        then sit and watch the stars

Take time each day to read the Good Book

 and you'll learn to value

                 not just the kisses but the scars

for all of life's ups and down's

   are held safely in His hands

for I know the thoughts I have toward you -

to benefit you and help you to stand

for I will finish the good work I began

when I began You

when you were just a molecule or two

It wasvthen I knew

you would be            a pleasure to me

    to make my heart       skip a beat

I have no regrets

I have no complaints 

 embrace every test

 that makes you my saint

 and when that dog licks your face

  remember he's there because of my grace...

 Oh there's a fount in Heaven above 

 Oh there's a Savior filled with sweet love

 Oh there's a place I know I can go

 when troubles beset me on earth here below

He has made a room for me

He will not leave or forsake me

He will preserve my soul for His good pleasure 

for I am His everlasting treasure!

oh He's taking me

   To the light and love I crave

   To the One who died to save

   To the place of eternal joy

   To the Daddy of all girls and boys

Yes there's a fount in Heaven above 

Filled with my Savior's eternal love

Yes there's a place I know you can go

When troubles beset you in this life here below 

 Many are they

 who come to the altar

 and pledge their love to Me

but of those who

 consummate our marriage 

 few there be

My call to all

 is one of intimacy 

Everyone is invited 

 to My inner sanctuary 

Some will come

 but not abide

most will run and hide

Only a few

come deep inside 

where I reveal 

The secrets of My heart -

treasures beyond compare

are to be found there

Wisdom and riches

of the everlasting kind

can be found by those

who give Me their hearts

not just their minds