He claims me as his own. (Song of Songs 7:10, NLT).
Lord,
My Father, and my Mother,
Always whispering each day: “I claim you.”
Lord,
My Sister, and my Brother,
Always telling me the way: “I save you.”
Lord,
My Shepherd, and my Lover,
Always calling when I stray: “I seek you.”
Lord, my God,
There is no other,
Always sighing while I pray: “I love you.”
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The Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with sighs too deep for words.
(Romans 8:26; RSV).
He loves us with unfailing love.
(Psalm 117:2; NLT).
Who am I, and who are my people, that we could give anything to you? Everything we have has come from you, and we give you only what you first gave us
(1 Chronicles 29:14; NLT).
Who am I, to search for you, Lord?
Who am I, to ask for grace?
Who am I, to beg your mercy?
Who am I, to seek your face?
Who am I, to hear your whisper?
Who am I, to praise your name?
Who am I, to live within you?
Who am I, to share your pain?
Who am I, that you forgive me?
Who am I, that you should hear?
Who am I, that you protect me?
Who am I, that you are near?
Who am I, that you should love me?
Who am I, that you should save?
Lord, I’m your unworthy servant;
Nothing, but your lowest slave.
All glory to him who alone is God, our Saviour through Jesus Christ our Lord. All glory, majesty, power, and authority are his before all time, and in the present, and beyond all time (Jude 1:25; NLT).
1. Beyond all time,
Beyond all space,
Is God, who makes
The human race.
2. Amidst all gain,
Amidst all loss,
Is God, who suffers
On the cross.
3. Within all love,
Within all hate,
Is God, who saves
The desolate.
4. Beneath all depth,
Above all height,
Concealed in darkness, God is light.
References
1. He gives breath to everyone, life to everyone who walks the earth (Isaiah 42:5; NLT).
2. Praise be to the Lord, to God our Saviour, who daily bears our burdens
(Psalm 68:19; NIV).
3. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed
(Psalm 34:18; NLT).
4. Clouds and thick darkness surround him
(Psalm 97:2; NIV).
1. Jesus died,
And rose again.
He shares in all our fear
And pain.
2. Jesus died,
But now he lives.
He saves us, heals us,
And forgives.
3. Jesus died,
Yet loves us all,
Though he is great,
And we, so small.
4. Jesus died
For everyone:
Our way, our truth, our life: God’s Son.
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References
1. Christ died and rose again (Romans 14:9; NLT).
In all their suffering he also suffered, and he personally rescued them. In his love and mercy he redeemed them. He lifted them up and carried them through all the years (Isaiah 63:9; NLT).
Praise be to the Lord, to God our Saviour, who daily bears our burdens (Psalm 68:19; NIV).
2. When he died, he died once to break the power of sin. But now that he lives, he lives for the glory of God (Romans 6:10; NLT).
Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners (1 Timothy 1:15; NLT).
He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies (Psalm 103:3-4; NLT).
3. All glory to him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by shedding his blood for us (Revelation 1:5; NLT).
He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less (John 3:30; NLT).
4. Jesus died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for themselves. Instead, they will live for Christ, who died and was raised for them (2 Corinthians 5:15; NLT).
Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6; NLT).
This is my dearly-loved Son, who brings me great joy. Listen to him! (Matthew 17:5; NLT).
The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God (1 Corinthians 1:18; NLT).
1. Lord, this cross is made of fire –
It burns within my hands,
And gives me all the strength I need
To face life’s harsh demands.
2. This little cross is made of light –
It shines on my dark road,
And gives me all the strength I need
To bear my heavy load.
3. This simple cross is made of truth –
It teaches me your way,
And gives me all the strength I need
To follow you each day.
4. This humble cross is made of peace –
It tells me you are near,
And gives me all the strength I need
To face my pain and fear.
5. This precious cross is made of love –
It shows me how you save,
And gives me all the strength I need
To hold fast, and be brave.
I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength
(Philippians 4:13; NLT).
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References
1. God is a raging fire (Deuteronomy 4:24; GW).
With your help I can advance against a troop, with my God I can scale a wall (2 Samuel 22:30; NIV).
2. God is light (1 John 1:5; NIV).
Then Jesus said, “Come to me all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light” (Matthew 11:28-30; NLT).
3. The Spirit is truth (1 John 5:6; NKJV).
If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me (Luke 9:23; NLT).
4. The Lord is peace (Judges 6:24; NLT).
If we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering (Romans 8:17; NLT).
5. God is love (1 John 4:16; NLT).
It is the Lord your God you must follow, and him you must revere. Keep his commands and obey him; serve him and hold fast to him (Deuteronomy 13:4; NIV).
