YOU ASK WHY I FOLLOW THIS JESUS?

You ask why I follow this Jesus?
Why I love Him the way I do?
When the world's turned away from His teachings
And the people who serve Him are few.

It's not the rewards I'm after
Or gifts that I hope to receive
It's the Presence that calls for commitment
It's the Spirit I trust and believe.

The Lord doesn't shelter His faithful
Or spare them all suffering and pain,
Like everyone else I have burdens,
And walk through my share of rain.

Yet He gives me a plan and a purpose,
And that joy only Christians have known,
I never know what comes tomorrow,
But I do know I'm never alone.

It's the love always there when you need it;
It's the words that redeem and inspire,
It's the longing to ever be with Him
That burns in my heart like a fire.

So you ask why I love my Lord Jesus?
Well, friend, that's so easy to see,
But the one thing that fills me with wonder is
Why Jesus loves someone like me.

 Author Unknown
 

THE DIFFERENCE

I got up early one morning
And rushed right into the day;
I had so much to accomplish
That I didn’t take time to pray.

Problems just tumbling about me,
And heavier came each task;
“Why doesn’t God help me?” I wondered.
He answered: “You didn’t ask.” 

I wanted to see joy and beauty—
But the day toiled on, gray and bleak;
I wondered why God didn’t show me,
He said: “But you didn’t seek.”

I tried to come into God’s presence,
I used all my keys at the lock;
God gently and lovingly chided:
“My child, you didn’t knock.”

I woke early this morning
And paused before entering the day;
I had so much to accomplish
That I had to take time to pray

 --Tract Evangelistic Crusade
Author Unknown

This is MY God.

He is the First and Last, the Beginning and the End!
He is the keeper of Creation and the Creator of all!
He is the Architect of the universe and
The Manager of all times.
He always was, He always is, and He always will be...
Unmoved, Unchanged, Undefeated, and never Undone!
He was bruised and brought healing!
He was pierced and eased pain!
He was persecuted and brought freedom!
He was dead and brought life!
He is risen and brings power!
He reigns and brings Peace!
The world can't understand him,
The armies can't defeat Him,
The schools can't explain Him, 
The leaders can't ignore Him.
Herod couldn't kill Him,
The Pharisees couldn't confuse Him, and
The people couldn't hold Him!

Nero couldn't crush Him,
Hitler couldn't silence Him,
The New Age can't replace Him, and
Donahue can't explain Him away!
He is light, love, longevity, and Lord.
He is goodness, Kindness, Gentleness, and God.
He is Holy, Righteous, mighty, powerful, and pure.
His ways are right,
His word is eternal,
His will is unchanging, and
His mind is on me.
He is my Redeemer,
He is my Savior,
He is my guide, and
He is my peace!
He is my Joy,
He is my comfort,
He is my Lord, and
He rules my life!
I serve Him because His bond is love,
His burden is light, and
His goal for me is abundant life.
I follow Him because He is the wisdom of the wise,
The power of the powerful,
The ancient of days, the ruler of rulers,
The leader of leaders, the overseer of the overcomers, and 
The sovereign Lord of all that was and is and is to come.
And if that seems impressive to you, try this for size.
His goal is a relationship with ME!

He will never leave me,
Never forsake me,
Never mislead me,
Never forget me,
Never overlook me, and
Ever cancel my appointment in His appointment book!
When I fall, He lifts me up!
When I fail, He forgives!
When I am weak, He is strong!
When I am lost, He is the way!
When I am afraid, He is my courage!
When I stumble, He steadies me!
When I am hurt, He heals me!
When I am broken, He mends me!
When I am blind, He leads me!
When I am hungry, He feeds me!
When I face trials, He is with me!
When I face persecution, He shields me!
When I face problems, He comforts me!
When I face loss, He provides for me!
When I face Death, He carries me Home!
He is everything for everybody, everywhere,
Every time, and every way.
He is God, He is faithful.
I am His, and He is mine!
My Father in heaven can whip the father of this world.

So, if you're wondering why I feel so secure, understand this...
He said it and that settles it.
God is in control, I am on His side, and
That means all is well with my soul.
Everyday is a blessing for GOD Is!

 Author Unknown

If Jesus came to your house to spend a
day or two--
If He came unexpectedly, I wonder what
you’d do.
Oh, I know you’d give your nicest room
to such an honored Guest,
And all the food you’d serve to Him
would be the very best,
And you would keep assuring Him
you’re glad to have Him there--
That serving Him in your own home is
joy beyond compare.

But-- when you saw Him coming,
would you meet Him at the door
With arms outstretched in welcome to
your heavenly Visitor?
Or would you have to change your
clothes before you let Him in?
Or hide some magazines and put the
Bible where they’d been?
Would you turn off the radio and hope
He hadn’t heard?
And wish you hadn’t uttered that last’
loud, hasty word?

Would you hide your worldly music and
put some hymn books out?
Could you let Jesus walk right in, or
would you rush about?
And I wonder--if the SAVIOUR spent
a day or two with you,
Would you go right on doing the things
you always do?
Would you go right on doing the things
you always say?
Would life for you continue as it does
from day to day?

Would your family conversation keep
up its usual pace?
And would you find it hard each meal
to say a table grace?
Would you sing the songs you always
sing, and read the books you read,
And let Him know the things on which
your mind and spirit feed?
Would you take Jesus with you everywhere
you’d planned to go?
Or would you, maybe, change your plans
for just a day or so?

Would you be glad to have Him meet
your very closest friends?
Or would you hope they’d stay away
until His visit ends?
Would you be glad to have Him stay
forever on and on?
Or would you sigh with great relief
when He at last was gone?
It might be interesting to know the
things that you would do
If Jesus Christ in person came to spend
some time with you.

Lois Blanchard Eades

He's Coming Back

Jesus walked this earth
Many years ago.
He was sent from God above
To make His presence felt below.

He worked His many miracles
To prove He was the One.
For many had their doubts
That He really was God's Son.

Jesus walked on water
He tamed the raging sea.
He healed the lame and blind
And cured those with leprosy.

They crucified Him on the cross
Where He cried out in agony.
The pain He must have suffered
All for you and me.

But death could not conquer Him
He rolled away the stone.
He won the final victory
And now He is on His throne.

He said that He was coming back
And we would not know the day.
We had better be prepared
For some will go and some will stay.

The skies will open up
He will come down from His throne.
Just like He said, He's coming back
To take His children home.

So if you want to go along
On that final journey home.
You had better get to know Him
Or you will be left alone

Roy Harris

The Precious Name

How sweet the name of  Jesus
Sounds in  a believer's ear:
it soothes his sorrows, heals His wounds,
and drives away his fear.

It makes the wounded spirit whole,
and calms the trouble breast;
'Tis manna to the hungry soul,
and to the weary, rest.

Dear name (Jesus), the rock on which I build,
My shield and hiding-place-place;
My never-failing treasure, filled
With boundless stores of grace.

Jesus, my shepherd, Saviour , Friend,
My Prophet, Priest, and King,
My Lord, my life, my Way, my End.
Accept the praise I bring.

I would Thy boundless love proclaim
With every fleeting breath;
So shall the music of Thy name
Refresh my soul in death.

-- John Newton  Added 1/3/05

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