Dear Father in heaven, I pray for George,
His problems many, but you're his source.
For healing now I humbly ask,
And in Your Power he fully bask.
I know You're Sovereign, and reign on high,
I know you won't stand idly by.
I ask that You would intervene,
And show Your Power through heart healing.
And Father also, if I may,
His kidneys heal too I pray.
And in Your Grace he'd quietly rest,
Knowing full well that you know best.
You say we have not, cause we don't ask.
So I'll not let this chance go past.
We know Your will we cannot change,
There's purpose in it, though it seem strange.
So Father please raise George to strength,
That his hospital stay decrease in length.
And when he leaves the ward he's in,
There'll be no reason to go back in.
In Jesus name....Amen
c.mcgrath
Friday, March 2, 2012
It doesn't matter you might say...
It doesn't matter you might say,
We'll all be in heaven anyway.
But that's not true, and I'll tell you why,
That's just why Jesus came to die.
You see, God is a Holy being,
That's a fact we may not be seeing.
Man by nature, has sinful plans,
And in God's presence, man can't stand.
The difference is as night and day,
You turn light on, dark flees away.
It's not about just being good,
And living like we think we should.
God is Holy, and we too must be,
That's why Christ died for you and me.
His blood was shed to pay sins price,
Accept Him now, that's good advice.
His Holiness will cover us so,
Our sins forgiven, we will know.
And God the Father on Judgment day,
Will see Jesus only, and judgment stay.
Just call out " LORD", "Please save me now",
In Your presence, I humbly bow.
Repent and turn from sinful ways,
And let Christ Jesus, plan your days.
A bed of roses it may not be,
But in His strength you'll always see.
Your future glory in heaven one day,
Makes earthly trials just fade away...
c.mcgrath
We'll all be in heaven anyway.
But that's not true, and I'll tell you why,
That's just why Jesus came to die.
You see, God is a Holy being,
That's a fact we may not be seeing.
Man by nature, has sinful plans,
And in God's presence, man can't stand.
The difference is as night and day,
You turn light on, dark flees away.
It's not about just being good,
And living like we think we should.
God is Holy, and we too must be,
That's why Christ died for you and me.
His blood was shed to pay sins price,
Accept Him now, that's good advice.
His Holiness will cover us so,
Our sins forgiven, we will know.
And God the Father on Judgment day,
Will see Jesus only, and judgment stay.
Just call out " LORD", "Please save me now",
In Your presence, I humbly bow.
Repent and turn from sinful ways,
And let Christ Jesus, plan your days.
A bed of roses it may not be,
But in His strength you'll always see.
Your future glory in heaven one day,
Makes earthly trials just fade away...
c.mcgrath
There was a man from Timbucktoo
There was a man from Timbucktoo,
Saved a few cents, from much to do.
He said, you know, I have much wealth,
I only need to keep my health.
This Jesus stuff, is for the lame,
A crutch you know, for the insane.
I have no need for this stuff now,
My bank account is my cash cow.
I'll take my leave, put my feet up,
With wealthy only, will I sup.
The poor, themselves for, can look out,
Or with Jesus maybe, hang about.
Then one day the bad news came,
His money gone, his health was lame.
This Jesus stuff, didn't look so bad,
If only some of it he'd had.
Don't be a fool, things happen fast,
Temporal things, they will not last.
So call on Jesus, while He is near,
And, that account won't disappear...
c. mcgrath
Saved a few cents, from much to do.
He said, you know, I have much wealth,
I only need to keep my health.
This Jesus stuff, is for the lame,
A crutch you know, for the insane.
I have no need for this stuff now,
My bank account is my cash cow.
I'll take my leave, put my feet up,
With wealthy only, will I sup.
The poor, themselves for, can look out,
Or with Jesus maybe, hang about.
Then one day the bad news came,
His money gone, his health was lame.
This Jesus stuff, didn't look so bad,
If only some of it he'd had.
Don't be a fool, things happen fast,
Temporal things, they will not last.
So call on Jesus, while He is near,
And, that account won't disappear...
c. mcgrath
I know in whom I will believe
I know in whom I will believe,
It's not Tom, Dick, Harry, or even Steve.
He's one who's faithful through and through,
Who loves us all, yes, even You!
So, if by chance you need a friend,
There's one who's with you, to the end.
And, if by chance you should fall,
All you need do, is on Him call.
His name is Jesus, He's my friend,
He's my LORD and Savior to no end.
And when this life is lived and gone,
I'll jump for joy, singing heaven's song.
Eternity is coming fast,
Only what's done for Christ will last.
If you don't know Him, please don't wait,
Without Him, you can't pass heaven's gate.
Believe in Jesus, God in flesh,
Renew your soul, and live afresh.
And one day soon, you'll see Him too,
The one who died and bled for you...
c.mcgrath
It's not Tom, Dick, Harry, or even Steve.
He's one who's faithful through and through,
Who loves us all, yes, even You!
So, if by chance you need a friend,
There's one who's with you, to the end.
And, if by chance you should fall,
All you need do, is on Him call.
His name is Jesus, He's my friend,
He's my LORD and Savior to no end.
And when this life is lived and gone,
I'll jump for joy, singing heaven's song.
Eternity is coming fast,
Only what's done for Christ will last.
If you don't know Him, please don't wait,
Without Him, you can't pass heaven's gate.
Believe in Jesus, God in flesh,
Renew your soul, and live afresh.
And one day soon, you'll see Him too,
The one who died and bled for you...
c.mcgrath
So... You don't smoke, dance or chew?
If you don't smoke, dance or chew
And, you don't hang with those that do.
If you're just seen with a select few,
You'll need a boot in your ole whazoo.
Christ's coming was at very great cost,
He told us GO, and reach the lost.
Not sit inside and warm a pew,
And look down our nose at most things new.
We must get off our royal duff,
Go out and do some meaningful stuff.
There are people everywhere we go,
That need our lights inside to show.
People everywhere need grace,
Mercy too, is quite displaced.
So go out now, get in the race,
And put a smile on that scowling face.
While you don't smoke, dance or chew,
Those who do, are very much like you.
Expand your influence, try anew,
And save a boot to your ole whazoo...
c.mcgrath
Sunday, January 8, 2012
I've got the best news, but I'm not telling you...
"I've got the best news, but I'm not telling you."...
That's what every Christian is really saying when they fail to tell others about the Good News of Jesus Christ when opportunities present themselves. In all fairness though, it's not an easy thing to do these days. It seems that unless someone has hit rock bottom they just don't want to hear it.
They don't want to hear that Jesus died for them. They don't want to hear that their sin debt has been paid in full. They don't want to hear that God only wants the best for them and that He has a plan and a purpose for their lives. They don't want to hear that the Creator of all things knows better than they do as to why they even exist and what He created them for. They don't want to hear it because they're doing ok. They don't need God, or so they think. They have money, education, jobs, comfort, luxury, food, housing, clothing, limited security, they have their own plans and purpose...and so on.
I certainly don't have all the answers, apart from praying that God would intervene and open their eyes so they can see they really don't have it all figured out. So they can see there is Someone out there bigger than they, who controls all things, including their futures. Someone they need to take very seriously. His name being Jesus.
Affluence is one of the greatest robbers of Spiritual hunger, there is no doubt. And, I'm not saying it's wrong to be wealthy. Some seem quite able to handle it correctly and use it wisely. But, for some reason, most of us when we have money we think we have it made. We swell with pride and think we need nothing else. We can buy our own way, thank you very much.
As Christians we can only tell others the Good News. We can't save them. It's not our job. It is our job to tell them though.
When the Holy Spirit guides us to speak up, that's what we're to do. When He tells us to shut up, that's what we're to do. He knows when it's best to speak, when someone is prepared and ready to hear.
So, in a nut shell, that's what we need to do. Speak and move when the Spirit says so.
If I had all the money in the world and if I lived in absolute luxury for 150 years (which no has done yet as far as I know), what would that be in comparison to eternity? Forever and ever in perfect paradise with God Himself!
I'd rather lay up treasure where thieves can't break in and moths can't destroy, in heaven. What could possibly compare to being joint heirs with Jesus Christ who created everything and owns it all? Nothing compares, nothing at all.
The day is coming and is fast approaching when each of us will stand before God. He's not going to ask us how much money we made or how many good things we've done. He's going to ask us " What did you do with my Son Jesus?"
So Christian, listen for the Spirit's leading and act when He says so. People's eternal destinies are depending on it, whether they know it or like it, or not...
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.... Matthew 6 :19-20
That's what every Christian is really saying when they fail to tell others about the Good News of Jesus Christ when opportunities present themselves. In all fairness though, it's not an easy thing to do these days. It seems that unless someone has hit rock bottom they just don't want to hear it.
They don't want to hear that Jesus died for them. They don't want to hear that their sin debt has been paid in full. They don't want to hear that God only wants the best for them and that He has a plan and a purpose for their lives. They don't want to hear that the Creator of all things knows better than they do as to why they even exist and what He created them for. They don't want to hear it because they're doing ok. They don't need God, or so they think. They have money, education, jobs, comfort, luxury, food, housing, clothing, limited security, they have their own plans and purpose...and so on.
I certainly don't have all the answers, apart from praying that God would intervene and open their eyes so they can see they really don't have it all figured out. So they can see there is Someone out there bigger than they, who controls all things, including their futures. Someone they need to take very seriously. His name being Jesus.
Affluence is one of the greatest robbers of Spiritual hunger, there is no doubt. And, I'm not saying it's wrong to be wealthy. Some seem quite able to handle it correctly and use it wisely. But, for some reason, most of us when we have money we think we have it made. We swell with pride and think we need nothing else. We can buy our own way, thank you very much.
As Christians we can only tell others the Good News. We can't save them. It's not our job. It is our job to tell them though.
When the Holy Spirit guides us to speak up, that's what we're to do. When He tells us to shut up, that's what we're to do. He knows when it's best to speak, when someone is prepared and ready to hear.
So, in a nut shell, that's what we need to do. Speak and move when the Spirit says so.
If I had all the money in the world and if I lived in absolute luxury for 150 years (which no has done yet as far as I know), what would that be in comparison to eternity? Forever and ever in perfect paradise with God Himself!
I'd rather lay up treasure where thieves can't break in and moths can't destroy, in heaven. What could possibly compare to being joint heirs with Jesus Christ who created everything and owns it all? Nothing compares, nothing at all.
The day is coming and is fast approaching when each of us will stand before God. He's not going to ask us how much money we made or how many good things we've done. He's going to ask us " What did you do with my Son Jesus?"
So Christian, listen for the Spirit's leading and act when He says so. People's eternal destinies are depending on it, whether they know it or like it, or not...
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.... Matthew 6 :19-20
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Some people
Some people have a laugh, while some people cry
Some will get serious, and some will just get high
Some will be angry, and some of them will lie
Some will eat a little, and some take all the pie
Some will belittle you, some will be so shy
Some will be stiff as boards, and some of them be sly
Some will be a real pain, on some you may rely
Some will be so studious, some will only sleep
Some will never shut their mouth, and some won't say a peep
Some are very shallow, while some are way too deep
Some are very thin you know, and some the fat do keep
Some will drink their coffee black, and some their tea will steep
Some are such a blessing, while some go tend their sheep
Some will seem to hold it in, while some will water seep
Some will be just little ones, some they will be tall
Some will be so very big, and some so very small
Some will be so fortunate, and some will always fall
Some will stay at home you know, while some go to the mall
Some of them will be content, while some will climb the wall
Some will thankful always be, and some will only bawl
Some will even know the LORD, but some will have much gall
So if you know some people, and I sure hope you do
Please exercise some patience, as they may do with you
For we are all God's creatures, He loves us every one
He gives us life abundant, He did so in His Son
I don't know how to end this, so I'll just simply say
Peace on earth, good will to men, on this near Christmas day...
by Cliff McGrath on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 2:03pm
Some will get serious, and some will just get high
Some will be angry, and some of them will lie
Some will eat a little, and some take all the pie
Some will belittle you, some will be so shy
Some will be stiff as boards, and some of them be sly
Some will be a real pain, on some you may rely
Some will be so studious, some will only sleep
Some will never shut their mouth, and some won't say a peep
Some are very shallow, while some are way too deep
Some are very thin you know, and some the fat do keep
Some will drink their coffee black, and some their tea will steep
Some are such a blessing, while some go tend their sheep
Some will seem to hold it in, while some will water seep
Some will be just little ones, some they will be tall
Some will be so very big, and some so very small
Some will be so fortunate, and some will always fall
Some will stay at home you know, while some go to the mall
Some of them will be content, while some will climb the wall
Some will thankful always be, and some will only bawl
Some will even know the LORD, but some will have much gall
So if you know some people, and I sure hope you do
Please exercise some patience, as they may do with you
For we are all God's creatures, He loves us every one
He gives us life abundant, He did so in His Son
I don't know how to end this, so I'll just simply say
Peace on earth, good will to men, on this near Christmas day...
by Cliff McGrath on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 2:03pm
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