My Salvation Story

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Arrow

Long ago and way back when
My parents took me to church with them
I heard parables in Sunday school
And all about the “Ten Big Rules”

The difference came in seventh grade
I heard kids tell of a decision they’d made
While up at church camp, they changed their behavior
Taking Jesus as Lord, accepting their Savior

What did this mean and what if it’s true?
Jesus was God’s Son, I believed too!
So, we met with the preacher, my folks and me
I learned Jesus died to set us all free

Receiving His mercy, humbled by grace
Buried in baptism, my sins washed away
I was raised from the water to live a new life
With His Spirit inside me, forever my guide

It’s been a long road with bumps ‘long the way
I’ve fallen and failed, but He’s always stayed
Always there in my trouble, there in my fears
(I imagine He holds me and wipes all my tears)

Now my aim is to daily grow closer to Him
By praying and reading His Word once again
By trying to reach out and go where He sends
While “pointing the way” to strangers, family, and friends

~ by Arrow © 2016
his.arrow@outlook.com

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Keep Prayin’ America

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Arrow

Verse 1:
People across America
Kneeling before the Lord
Families within America
Seeking to be restored
The desperate in America
Searching everywhere
Strangers throughout America
Lifting their hearts in prayer

Chorus:
Keep prayin’ America
God is listening still
Keep prayin’ America
Whosoever will
Keep prayin’ America
We’ve got so far to go
Keep prayin’ America
My home sweet home

Verse 2:
We battle within our neighborhood
While wars hasten on
Wars within America
Between right and wrong
We fight for our marriages
For our children, for the unborn
Against immorality
Indecency and porn

Chorus:
Keep prayin’ America
God is listening still
Keep prayin’ America
Whosoever will
Keep prayin’ America
We’ve got so far to go
Keep prayin’ America
My home sweet home

Bridge:
We pledge to be
“One nation under God”
With all our wealth
We claim “In God We Trust”
America, God has set
His amazing grace on Thee
With Him
There is victory!

Verse 3:
We’ve fought for our freedom
But where does that lead?
Abusing our freedom
Is doing anything we please
God’s granted us the freedom
With Him to be restored
Glory, hallelujah
We’re free to serve the Lord!

Chorus:
Keep prayin’ America
God is listening still
Keep prayin’ America
Whosoever will
Keep prayin’ America
We’ve got so far to go
Keep prayin’ America
My home sweet home

Oh, God please bless America
My home sweet home!

(chords and melody available) 

~ by Arrow © 1991

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Good News!

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Arrow

Let Me tell you a story
Come, lend an ear
I see that you’re searching
The web far and near
While sharing your secrets
Your failures and fears
Looking for answers
Through eyes filled with tears

I want you to know
I AM here with you
Aware of the struggles
And pain you go through
I’ve witnessed your choices
Consequences too
I’m longing to help
Come, see what I do

Just look around you
Hear nature’s decree
Of My invisible qualities
Divine power you’ll see
I created this world
With you in My mind
A place where relationship
With Me, you could find

But sin interrupted
My most perfect plan
Satan was greedy
And so followed man
Down the road of destruction
What would be the cost
To rescue a dying world
To save what was lost?

I sent a love letter
Have you heard? It is true!
To tell of my plans
And promises for you
To heal what is hurting
Deep in your soul
To bring hope and joy
To touch and make whole

Then, I loved you so deeply
That I gave My Son
To be punished in your place
The only One
Who was perfect and holy
Yet died on a cross
Bloodied and beaten
To save all who are lost

So, that’s why I’m writing
To you, precious one
To reveal your life’s purpose
New life in My Son
For all who believe
And make Jesus Lord
Together forever
Your life restored!

by Arrow © 2016
pointingtheway.live
his.arrow@outlook.com

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Sing In Your Shadow

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Arrow

On my bed, I remember You
Through the night, I think of You
Bowed on the floor, I seek Your face
Searching for words of praise

On my bed, I remember You
Through the night, I think of You
Bowed on the floor, I seek Your face
Searching for words of praise

How can these lips glorify?
How can my mouth magnify?
Open my ears, guide my eyes
Teach me to sing, teach me to sing

Because You are my help
Because You are my strength
Because You’ve given the song
I can sing! I can sing!

Chorus:
I sing in the shadow of Your wing
This simple song is an offering
A song of praise to glorify my King
I sing in the shadow of Your wing

I sing in the shadow of Your wing
This simple song is an offering
A song of praise to glorify my King
I sing in Your shadow
I sing in Your shadow
I sing in the shadow of my Lord’s wings!

by Arrow © 1988

(chords and melody available)

based on Psalm 63:6-7

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But God Chose

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Arrow

I am not wise
By human standards
Not influential
No noble birth
I stand before you
With fear and trembling
I am weak
With non-persuasive words

But You chose
The foolish things of this world
And You chose
The weak in this world, too
And You chose
The lowly things, discarded
And You chose
To call me near to You

Will You choose me
To shame the wise man
Will You choose me
To shame the strong
Will You choose me
To boast before You
Boast of all
The mighty things You’ve done!

‘Cause without Your Spirit
I have no message
Without Your leading
I have no song
Without Your guidance
My words are worthless
Without Your power
I am not strong

Will You choose me
To shame the wise man
Will You choose me
To shame the strong
Will You choose me
To boast before You
Boast of all
The mighty things You’ve done!

And will God choose you
To shame the wise man
Will God choose you
To shame the strong
Will God choose you
To boast before Him
Boast of all
The mighty things He’s done!

Let’s boast of all
The mighty things He’s done!

Bridge:
He is our righteousness
He is our holiness
He paid the debt
For young and old
He died upon the cross
To save a world that’s lost
We stand and boast
It must be told!
It must be told!

Will God choose us
To shame the wise man
Will God choose us
To shame the strong
Will God choose us
To boast before Him
Boast of all
The mighty things He’s done!

Let’s boast of all
The mighty things He’s done!

Let’s boast of all
The mighty things He’s done!

by Arrow © 2016
(inspired by 1 Corinthians 1:26-31)

 

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Don’t Blame Him

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Arrow

Please don’t be mad at God
Because of what I did
Don’t turn away from Him
Because of things I said
I was someone you looked up to
But got tangled up in sin
Don’t blame Him!
Don’t blame Him!

I know I hurt you deeply
Deeper than I could understand
Caused your world to come crashing in
Broke your heart, upset your plan
No satisfying answers
To your where and why and when
Dashed hopes and disappointment
Daring not to trust again 

But God is still God over all
Let Him reign in your life
He alone heals broken hearts
And hears your silent cries
Forgive me of my selfishness
The rebellion of my soul
Turn to Him and live for Him
And He will make you whole 

The One True God
He does not change
He pours out His love for you
Let Him touch your hurting heart
Don’t blame Him for what I do! 

For God is still God over all
May He reign in our lives
He can heal our broken hearts
And hear our silent cries
Please forgive me of my selfishness
The rebellion of my soul
Let’s turn to Him and live for Him
And He will make us whole –
Yes, He will make us whole. 

by Arrow © 2015

 

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Stand Firm

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Arrow

Chorus:
Stand firm
Let nothing move you
Always give yourself fully
To the work of the Lord
Because you know
That your labor
In the Lord
Is not in vain
(repeat)

Be on your guard
Stand firm in the faith
Be courageous
Be strong
(repeat)

Be on your guard
Stand firm in the faith
Be courageous —
Be strong–

CHORUS x 2

Do not – – be afraid
Do not – – be discouraged
The Lord will be with you
The Lord will be with you
The Lord will be… with you
(repeat)

Stand firm
Truth buckled ‘round your waist
Breastplate of right
His righteousness in place
Sword of the Spirit
And your shield of faith
Feet ready to go
With a gospel that saves

CHORUS

Stand firm
Truth buckled ‘round your waist
Breastplate of right
His righteousness in place
Sword of the Spirit
And your shield of faith
Feet ready to go
With a gospel that saves

CHORUS

Because you know
That your labor
In the Lord
Is not in vain

Stand firm
Stand firm
Stand firm

by Arrow © 2016

(chords and melody available)

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I Pray Because

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Arrow

Be still, my soul
My soul, be still
As I solemnly seek
An audience with my King

Draw near, oh Lord
Oh Lord, draw near
I wait for You
My worship bring

Who are You
But Holy God
Infinite in majesty
Worthy of all glory, honor, praise

Who am I
One saved by grace
Accept the call to intercede
To plead for others—head bowed, hands raised

So, I pray because You’re really there
I pray because You really care
I pray because You hear and power release
I pray because a difference makes
I pray because that’s what it takes
For blessings from heav’n to earth to increase

I pray because Your Name is True
That strength and healing come from You
I pray the lost and lonely find the Way
I pray Your will alone be done
Salvation found in Your Perfect Son
I pray Your Spirit move in hearts today

I pray because You hear each word
Believing each request is heard
I pray persistently and persevere
You sought for one to take a stand
To not be silent in this land
Humbly, in Your presence, I am here

by Arrow © 2015

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This Offering

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Arrow

Verse 1:
Billowing smoke arising from a sacrifice
Glowing sparks fleeing upward soon grow dim
Did this offering reach You up in heaven
To briefly appease the debt of sin?

Verse 2:
An altar of acacia wood for incense
Overlay the top and sides with purest gold
A fragrant incense on the altar every morning
Again at twilight for generations told

Chorus:
May my prayer be set before you like the incense
May my hands be lifted up in sacrifice
May I, like the magi, bow and worship You
And present You with treasures of great price

Bridge:
Has this offering cost me nothing?
Have I said, “Here I am”?
Is my desire to do Your will, oh God?
Is Your Law written within my heart?
Do my lips confess Your Name?
Is my sacrifice acceptable to You?

Verse 3:
Burnt offerings You no longer require of man
The altars of gold are broken down
But in heaven may my prayer join those of all the saints
And be offered up by angels at Your throne
At Your throne (key change)

CHORUS X 2

(chords and melody available)

by Arrow © 1992

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Throne to Throne

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Arrow

Moses was afraid to speak
Afraid to face his foe
But with God’s strength, he sought the king
And cried, “Let God’s people go!”
Aaron threw his staff upon the ground
And it became a snake
Pharaoh refused to believe the sign
And thus sealed his own fate

Chorus:
Because, Pharaoh wouldn’t listen
His heart was hard as stone
God had to teach that king a lesson
A lesson, from Throne to throne

The river Nile was turned to blood
Frogs plagued the countryside
Egypt’s dust evolved to gnats
Flies swarmed from far and wide
Their livestock was no longer live
Boils broke on beast and man
Hail, locusts, and darkness came
From God’s almighty hand

Chorus:
Because, Pharaoh wouldn’t listen
His heart was hard as stone
God had to teach that king a lesson
A lesson, from Throne to throne

Finally, one plague remained
Moses spoke out for the Lord,
“At midnight, your firstborn son will die.
Consider yourself warned!”

Which throne had the power?
Which throne would overtake?
Which throne lost a son forever?
Which throne made the mistake?

God is all-powerful!
Our God would overtake!
Pharaoh lost a son forever!
He made a big mistake!

Chorus:
Because, Pharaoh wouldn’t listen
His heart was hard as stone
God had to teach that king a lesson
A lesson, from Throne to throne

The message of this rap is one
That you had better hear
Christ is King and He will reign
His Word has made it clear
But like Pharaoh, are you stubborn
And for what, your earthly pride?
To love the Lord and obey His Word
Will bring you home to the other side

So people, will you listen
Or will your heart be hard as stone?
God gave us His Word and He taught us a lesson
A lesson, from Home to home!

by Arrow © 1989

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