Christian Acoustic
Already There
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When I started reading the bible for the first time, a dear friend told me to start with John’s gospel. I read the first page over and over because for the first time I understood that Jesus was God incarnate:
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. John 1:1-3
He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God to those who believe in His Name. John 1:10 – 12
But He didn’t just come to earth and leave us “orphans”, John 14:18
He promised:
“Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of age”. Matthew 28:20
As I pondered this verse, I realized that there really should be no room in my life for fear of any kind because of our Lord’s constant presence and power. Before I awake and when I sleep, my Lord is always there.
Another thought came to my mind when I was writing this song. After Jesus was resurrected, the disciples were fishing and caught nothing. Jesus called out to them as He was cooking breakfast over a small fire. Peter, thinking that was indeed the Lord, dove in the water and swam as fast as He could to shore.
I imagine both the physical and spiritual needs of the disciples being met that morning as they ate that breakfast prepared by the Lord, and warmed themselves by the fire that He built for them. I also picture them leaning on each and every Word of Truth spoken by Him in those few treasured and invaluable moments. Jesus has built a fire each and everyone of us. He desires to not only meet our basic needs, like He did that morning with the disciples, but also to guide us and comfort us. We just have to recognize Him like Peter did, and get to Him as fast as we can with a repentant and surrendering heart.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. John 1:1-3
He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God to those who believe in His Name. John 1:10 – 12
But He didn’t just come to earth and leave us “orphans”, John 14:18
He promised:
“Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of age”. Matthew 28:20
As I pondered this verse, I realized that there really should be no room in my life for fear of any kind because of our Lord’s constant presence and power. Before I awake and when I sleep, my Lord is always there.
Another thought came to my mind when I was writing this song. After Jesus was resurrected, the disciples were fishing and caught nothing. Jesus called out to them as He was cooking breakfast over a small fire. Peter, thinking that was indeed the Lord, dove in the water and swam as fast as He could to shore.
I imagine both the physical and spiritual needs of the disciples being met that morning as they ate that breakfast prepared by the Lord, and warmed themselves by the fire that He built for them. I also picture them leaning on each and every Word of Truth spoken by Him in those few treasured and invaluable moments. Jesus has built a fire each and everyone of us. He desires to not only meet our basic needs, like He did that morning with the disciples, but also to guide us and comfort us. We just have to recognize Him like Peter did, and get to Him as fast as we can with a repentant and surrendering heart.
Lyrics
When the wandering light, Of the stars subside, Before I open my eyes, My Lord is there, already there, John’s gospel floods my mind, Before the beginning,
Before time began, The Word was with God, Then the Word that formed the heavens and earth, Came through Christ to save us
I drank from the well, whose waters ran dry, I searched far for the bread of life, Where was the Shepherd who looked after His sheep? He was building a fire for me, It warmed me from my head to my toes, To the very depth of my soul, Lamp to my feet, light to my path, I am no longer cold, where’ere I am, where’ere I go, What am I He loves me so? Blessed be to the Lord, who only does wondrous things
When the wandering light of the stars subside, Before I open my eyes, My Lord is there, already there, And I know there’s no room for fear, My Lord is there, He’s already there, And I know there’s no room for fear
One Sock Blues
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I tend to do a pretty good job keeping the home in order, but when it comes to keeping matched socks neatly paired in my sock drawer, I really fall short. It seems that after every laundry job, I have 3 – 4
single socks that don’t have a match.
With great consternation, I put them in the “single sock basket” in my closet thinking that the lost ones will sooner or later miraculously show up, and the reunion will be oh so sweet.
single socks that don’t have a match.
With great consternation, I put them in the “single sock basket” in my closet thinking that the lost ones will sooner or later miraculously show up, and the reunion will be oh so sweet.
Lyrics
When I go to my sock drawer I get the one sock blues, Every time I go to my sock drawer I stay confused, All different sizes and colors, none of em match, And that's the truth
I got ankle highs and knee highs some are new and some are ripped, Polyester, cotton, some that are hip, I got purple ones and red one, black and brown too, But if you can’ t find a pair what good does it do, Everytime I go to my sock drawer I get the one sock blues
I decided to call Sears Kenmore, tell em what I thought, What’d ya put a monster in my dryer, it’s eatin my socks, It was to no avail I had extended warranty, You see I never got to talk to a real human being They said this call may be monitored and to better serve you, To make it even better we’ve installed a menu
Press 1 for Store Location, 2 for Computer Support, 3 for Home Improvement, 4 for Credit Cards, 5 for Billing Questions, 6 for Repair,
So I pressed the last button and 3 more from there, That extension is busy, To repeat press one or you could visit www. Sears. Com.
Waste not, want not, what do ya do with one sock? Sounds kinda dumb but you can do a lot, You can make a little puppet-stick some eyes and nose on it, Or you can stuff it with potpourri and stick it in your closet, But there’s one thing you must not ever ever do, Don t give it to Goodwill, cause your just spreadin the blues
So when I go to my sock drawer I still get the blues
Cause every time I go to my sock drawer, I see the same hue, Cause I finally went to Walmart and I bought, All blue blue blue, now I know what to do
I got ankle highs and knee highs some are new and some are ripped, Polyester, cotton, some that are hip, I got purple ones and red one, black and brown too, But if you can’ t find a pair what good does it do, Everytime I go to my sock drawer I get the one sock blues
I decided to call Sears Kenmore, tell em what I thought, What’d ya put a monster in my dryer, it’s eatin my socks, It was to no avail I had extended warranty, You see I never got to talk to a real human being They said this call may be monitored and to better serve you, To make it even better we’ve installed a menu
Press 1 for Store Location, 2 for Computer Support, 3 for Home Improvement, 4 for Credit Cards, 5 for Billing Questions, 6 for Repair,
So I pressed the last button and 3 more from there, That extension is busy, To repeat press one or you could visit www. Sears. Com.
Waste not, want not, what do ya do with one sock? Sounds kinda dumb but you can do a lot, You can make a little puppet-stick some eyes and nose on it, Or you can stuff it with potpourri and stick it in your closet, But there’s one thing you must not ever ever do, Don t give it to Goodwill, cause your just spreadin the blues
So when I go to my sock drawer I still get the blues
Cause every time I go to my sock drawer, I see the same hue, Cause I finally went to Walmart and I bought, All blue blue blue, now I know what to do
Hope of God
In loving memory of Ila Nadine Coble, January 8th, 2011
Ila Nadine Coble is a precious little four-year-old girl whose time on earth was too fleeting. Yet, the memory of her will forever be imprinted in the hearts of not only her parents, Dean and Theresa Coble, her big brother, Ivan, and extended family, but all those who had the privilege to meet this flamboyant, carefree, strong willed, yet very sensitive and loving child.
Ila Nadine Coble is a precious little four-year-old girl whose time on earth was too fleeting. Yet, the memory of her will forever be imprinted in the hearts of not only her parents, Dean and Theresa Coble, her big brother, Ivan, and extended family, but all those who had the privilege to meet this flamboyant, carefree, strong willed, yet very sensitive and loving child.
Lyrics
I see you trembling, I hear your pain, I wish so much I could tame or explain these Holy Fires of God, Through Tender Mercies, we're not consumed, A friend can only remind you of the Tender Heart of God
Pre-Chorus
In every perfect storm, His Hope is born, (an anchor for your soul, It seems beyond your reach, way beyond your strength, So He lays it at your feet) (omit 2nd time) Oh Step into, Let Him carry you, Oh Step into, The Hope of God
Your heart is broken, your faith is strong, There is a longing that nothing can fill but the Love of God, He is our Portion, He is our Strength, He turns affliction and pain from Glory to Glory, Glory
Chorus:
So Gather the Angels Ila Nadine, Sing pretty songs of all that’s unseen, Songs of Renewal, Faith, Hope, and Peace Oh Glory, Paint pretty pictures of Saints and their Crowns Of Jesus and Angels that fly upside down, Gather Heaven all around you, Have them taste your stone soup