1. Please help me, Lord,
To serve, not sin,
To follow Christ,
Your Shepherd King,
Love everyone
Like kith and kin,
And bear my cross
Each day
2. Please help me
To grow more like him,
Obey his quiet voice
Within,
Rejoice, give thanks
For everything,
And never cease
To pray. Never stop praying (1 Thessalonians 5:17; NLT).
References
1. Do not sin (Psalm 4:4; NIV).
Follow me and be my disciple (Matthew 9:9; NLT).
I am the good shepherd (John 10:14; NLT).
He is Lord of lords and King of kings (Revelation 17:14; NIV).
Love your neighbour as yourself (James 2:8; NLT).
Love ye therefore the stranger (Deuteronomy 10:19; KJV).
You, too, must show love to foreigners (Deuteronomy 10:19; NLT).
Love your enemies (Matthew 5:44; NIV).
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).
2. We will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ (Ephesians 4:15; NLT).
Obey his commands, listen to his voice, and cling to him (Deuteronomy 13:4; NLT).
Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us (Colossians 3:11; NLT).
Rejoice always (1 Thessalonians 5:16; NIV).
Give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18; NIV).
Repent and turn to me again (Revelation 3:3; NLT).
1. I’m sorry, Lord,
For all my sins.
Forgive me –
Let me try again
2. To think, and speak, and act With love,
So I will cause
No pain.
3. Lord, you live In everyone.
Please heal me –
Then I’ll start again,
4. Discarding All my selfishness,
Till you, alone,
Remain.
He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less
(John 3:30; NLT).
I am nothing (Genesis 18:27; NIV).
References
1. Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me (Psalm 51:1-3; NIV).
2. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love (Galatians 5:6; NIV).
We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5; NIV).
We will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ (Ephesians 4:15; NLT).
Do everything with love (1 Corinthians 16:14; NLT).
3. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us (Colossians 3:11; NLT).
Have mercy on me, Lord; heal me, for I have sinned against you (Psalm 41:4; NIV).
4. I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ and become one with him (Philippians 3:8-9; NLT).
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).
Christ is all that matters (Colossians 3:11; NLT).
1. Jesus, How can I be healed
In flesh, mind, heart and soul?
Repent, and give your life to me,
For I will make you whole.
2. Jesus,
How can I be healed?
Please tell me what to do.
Accept forgiveness, be baptised,
Receive my Spirit, too.
3. Jesus, How can I be healed,
And where should I begin?
Forgive those who do wrong to you;
Hold fast to me within.
4. Jesus, How can I be healed,
And worthy of your name?
Give up your greed and selfishness;
Love everyone the same.
5. Jesus,
How can I be healed?
Please help me, Lord, I pray.
Take up your cross, and follow me–
Your life, your truth, your way.
I am the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6; NLT).
References
1. Each of you must repent and turn to God, and be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38; NLT).
Upon him was the punishment that made us whole (Isaiah 53:5; NRSV).
2. Be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38; NLT).
3. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you (Colossians 3:13; NIV).
Hold fast (Deuteronomy 30:20; NIV).
Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us (Colossians 3:11; NLT).
4. The apostles left the high council rejoicing that God had counted them worthy to suffer disgrace for the nameof Jesus (Acts 5:41; NLT).
Turn from your selfish ways (Matthew 16:24; NLT).
Love your neighbour as yourself (James 2:8; NLT).
Love ye therefore the stranger (Deuteronomy 10:19; KJV).
You, too, must show love to foreigners (Deuteronomy 10:19; NLT).
Love your enemies (Matthew 5:44; NIV).
5. Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me (Matthew 10:38; NIV).
If we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering.
(Romans 8:17; NLT).
1. Take up your cross without complaint.
Shoulder it with perfect love.
Bear it well, and serve, like Christ –
Then you will share his sacrifice.
2. Take up your cross; submit to God.
Shoulder it with constant prayer. Bear it well, and do not sin –
Then you will share one mind with him.
3. Take up your cross, for God is near.
Shoulder it with thanks and joy.
Bear it well till life must cease –
Then you will share his perfect peace.
4. Take up your cross, as Jesus did.
Shoulder it with hope and praise. Bear it well: it sets you free –
Then you will share his victory.
Those who are victorious will sit with me on my throne.
(Revelation 3:21; NLT).
References
1. If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me (Matthew 16:24; NLT).
The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:45; NLT).
Through suffering, our bodies continue to share in the death of Jesus so that the life of Jesus may also be seen in our bodies (2 Corinthians 4:10; NLT).
Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me (Matthew 10:38; NIV).
2. Submit to God and be at peace with him (Job 22:21; NIV).
Pray constantly (1 Thessalonians 5:17; NIV).
We have the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16; NLT).
3. He is not far from any one of us (Acts 17:27; NIV).
Always be joyful … Be thankful in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:16,18; NLT).
I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid (John 14:27; NLT).
4. As we share abundantly in Christ’s sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too (2 Corinthians 1:5; RSV).
Rejoice in so far as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed (1 Peter 4:13; RSV).
Overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us (Romans 8:37; NLT).
Each of you must repent and turn to God, and be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38; NLT).
Turn to God,
And start afresh:
Repent of all your sin.
Accept forgiveness,
Bless your foes,
And welcome Christ within.
Turn to God,
And start again:
Be Spirit-filled, and pray.
Take up your cross,
Put others first,
And follow Christ each day.
Turn to God,
And start anew:
Accepting all he sends.
Through good and bad
Love everyone,
Until your journey ends.
The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love (Galatians 5:6; NIV).
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! Amen (Jude 1:25; NLT).
Beyond all weariness and pain
Is Christ,
Who died, and rose again.
Beyond all worry and dismay Is Christ,
Who shows us how to pray.
Beyond all anguish and despair
Is Christ,
Who teaches us to care.
Beyond all fear and loss of hope
Is Christ,
Who always helps us cope.
Beyond all ignorance and sin
Is Christ,
The Lord, who dwells within.
Beyond all darkness, war, and strife
Is Christ,
Who gives eternal life.
He will give eternal life to those who keep on doing good.
(Romans 2:7; NLT).
1. Are you weary? Do you suffer?
Burdened with fear, or care?
Come to God, who longs to help.
Lean on him; let him share.
2. Weep, and repent, and turn to him:
He will forgive your sin.
Then, be baptised in Jesus’ name.
Take up your cross, like him.
3. Welcome his Holy Spirit now.
He will reveal the way:
Living within to comfort you,
Guiding you every day.
4. Whatever God gives or takes from you, Thank him for good and bad.
Praise him, rejoice, pray constantly.
Give, and share all you have.
5. Put others first, and learn to serve.
Cast off each selfish whim.
Shoulder your cross, and follow Christ:
Loving all, just like him.
🖤
References
1. 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).
The Lord must wait for you to come to him so he can show you his love and compassion (Isaiah 30:18; NLT).
2. Each of you must repent and turn to God, and be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins (Acts 2:38; NLT).
If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me (Matthew 16:24; NLT).
3. I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor-Counsellor, Strengthener, Standby), to be with you forever (John 14:16; AMP).
Don’t you realise that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you?(1 Corinthians 3:16; NLT).
4. The Lord gives and the Lord takes away. Blessed be the name of the Lord (Job 1:21; CSB).
When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider this: God has made the one as well as the other (Ecclesiastes 7:14; NIV).
Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; RSV).
5. Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them. But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must be the slave of everyone else (Mark 10:42-4; NLT).
Love your neighbour as yourself (Mark 12:31; NLT).
Love the stranger (Deuteronomy 10:19; NKJV).
Show love to foreigners (Deuteronomy 10:19; NLT).
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you (Luke 6:27-8; NIV).
