When hope and help seem far away,
And discouragement tugs at my heart,
And heaviness laughs as it enter in,
How can I escape these darts?
 
“Bask in the goodness of My Love!
Soak in the light of My Grace.
Let My loving-kindness surround you.
Relax, there is no haste.
 
“I speak new life into your thoughts,
My name is Jesus Christ.
I remove the things that hold you down,
I AM kind, holy and nice.
 
“Embrace the goodness of My peace,
The best is yet to come.
Enjoy these special times with Me,
For the victory is already won.”
 
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Work is work, and play is play,
But all the colors are fading away,
Then sadness comes and I want to run,
To a place where there is always sun.
 
I lift you out of the terrible dumps,
And turn those hurting, painful bumps,
Into opportunities for you to grow,
Cause there’s so much joy for you to know.
 
I fill your heart with many good things,
That enliven your steps so you can sing,
And renew your strength like eagles on high,
So your hope and joy soars through the sky.
 
I turn your drudgery into excitement and fun,
That gives you strength so you can run
And dance through life in amazing ways.
And embrace the positive all your days.
 
I add wisdom to the words you speak,
That bring delight to you each week,
As you receive the peace of My Presence.
You shine with beauty, like ring-necked pheasants.
 
“This is what life in Christ is about,
It’s life in abundance,” My followers shout,
And I, Jesus, offer this gift to you!
That’s more refreshing than morning dew.
 
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The anxiousness won’t go away,
My stomach feels so tight,
I pray to God with all my strength,
To make it through the night.
 
A simple thought enters my head,
And so I open my mouth,
And muster up all my courage,
“Praise the Lord!” I do shout!”
 
Sparkles of light fill the room,
With effervescent glory!
“Praise the Lord!” I shout some more,
‘cause I am part of Christ’s victory story.
 
Jesus smiles, and looks at me,
And beckons me to come.
I smile back, and tell my legs,
“Quickly, into His Arms, let’s run!”
 
He holds me close in a soft embrace.
The fear and anxiousness flee!
“You are safe in My Protective Arms,
I’m your Shelter, rest in Me.”
 
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As I watch the leaves fall,
From trees that stood tall,
With their branches laid bare,
I wonder if anyone cares.
 
But as I look to the ground,
The leaves scurry around,
And they leap in the breeze,
Like dancing bumble bees.
 
Delight fills the air,
“Someone really cares!”
Sing the birds in the sky.
“Turn and look up high!”
 
The clouds start to part,
Revealing a beautiful heart,
So glorious and so true,
That deep inside I knew…
 
There was a love so great,
It would erase all the hate,
And that Jesus Christ loves me,
“Praise God! My heart sees!”
 
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Being content in all things,
Is what I aim to be.
Then troubles sneak up, behind my back,
And I discover that I cannot see…
The anger that pulls me under,
The terror that threatens my soul,
And the lies that keep me captive,
God, help me! Make me whole.
 
A hand reaches out towards me –
Calmness fills the air,
A holy Presence surrounds me,
With gentleness and care.
 
I AM your Rock to stand on,
In Me there’s nothing to fear,
I AM your Shelter in the storm,
I’ll protect you. I’m always here.

In this world you’ll have trouble,
But do not be afraid,
For I have defeated the darkness.
I’m the One who came to save.
Rest in Me, Jesus Christ,
And let Me set you free,
To release beauty all around you,
And to be who you need to be. 
 
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