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

 There is no higher pursuit

 on which to spend our days

Then falling in love with Truth

 and giving Him our constant praise 

Oh God of my youth!

Oh God of my old age!

You're the God I choose

for You are mighty to save!

Jesus,  Emmanuel,  El Shaddai!

 Draw me to Your bosom

 Raise me up on high

In my weakness 

show Yourself strong

Inhabit my chest

and right every wrong!

Make me Your holy habitation 

 that I may show Your face

to a wayward generation 

in every tribe and nation

For no one who meets You

will ever be the same

They'll either run from You or to

either way they'll be forever changed

I love You

in weakness it's true

but in my weakness 

Your strength shines through 

So this Day I will sing

My Saviour's victory song

For I am rejoicing 

that He forgets my wrongs!

My shame and nakedness are covered

as I put His robe of righteousness on!

- apostle Chris 

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