~set to “Nightride”; A declaration written in prayer, grace, and faith for God's path ahead)
“Then Ruth said, “Entreat me not to leave you, or to turn back from following after you; for wherever you go, I will go; and wherever you lodge, I will lodge; Your people shall be my people, and your God, my God. Where you die, I will die. And there will I be buried.” (Ruth 1:16-17a)
“Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life, will lose it...
...but whoever loses his life for My sake, will find it.” (Matthew 16:24-25)
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I asked to be more like You
To follow in Your sacrifice
But am I willing to leave all
And give up my life?
Breath to You I could yield
And be cut down by blade's steel
But would I walk in daily order
To die daily and of torture?
Immediate consequence I could have
But not a death that lives till the last
To bear the night till light should come
To uncover every weakness
That victory may be won
Many desires I long for
What if I am called to leave them all
For His cross? His war?
How could I not for what He did
Bearing my disgrace?
Bearing the eternal destruction of sin
Of Adam's race?
Selah
Oh His music that burst forth
When He played my keys!
The higher notes, the lower notes
The happiness and the grief!
What beautiful colors were blended
From the lighter shades to the darker ones!
What comfort and healing ran o'er me
When He shed His blood!
If it be from my broken body
Or from my broken spirit
Oh His music will spring forth
And let all the nations hear it!
Though His child dies in silence
In loneliness and disgrace
Upon angel's wings shall they enter
Into His glory and grace
What little this child has
He has made of much
For our sakes He became poor
That we might have His love
How could I not give up
One by one what I desire
If it would save one precious soul
Calling on His anointing to send
His saving fire?
I am surrounded and very blessed
And have not n'er begun
To consider in bliss content
That I have lived such love
O God grant me grace to live
To give up all I've laid within
To give up both life and treasure
If it be Thy greatest will
And pleasure
I cannot and will never come near
To becoming broken like You, my Dear
Yet may You use this mirror to reflect
Not my life
But You who alone is perfect
A broken shard I am
One in a million pieces to a frame
When You bring Your Bride together
The painting shall be done
And we shall bless Your Name
Shalom; Hallelujah
It is Your grace that gives me strength
To speak this song of love and faith
O when that time should come
Help me and hold me
And guide Your son
I bow my head to You Lord
Knowing Your promise to lift me up
You only empty me
That You might refresh my cup
If I was ever full
And never poured out
Would I not grow stale
Trusting in self and proud?
Oh You give me strength to sing
Your Spirit to make me alive
A peace beyond understanding
And joy mysterious
That causes me to thrive
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