HEALING FROM A LOSS

Life threw me a curve, something I didn’t expect
I had no time to prepare for the news I had to accept
All my emotions took over and ruled me night and day
I was lost in denial with anger quickly on the way

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I could never repay what my savior gave me
I could never imagine the cost
for He is right beside me, helping me heal from this loss
after the cards and calls stop coming and the flowers get tossed
He will still be with me, helping me heal from this loss

My heart was broken, all I could ask was “Why?”
Then I prayed through the tears in my eyes
He restored peace to the core of my soul
never allowing despair or doubt to take control

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(Bridge Idea)- When I could no longer hold myself together, falling to pieces one by one
He caught me and reminded me of all that He’s done
Yes a loved one has been called home but we are never alone, yes we are never alone

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TRAVEL LIGHT WITH THE
LORD

This weight that burdens you, has not been self-inflicted
for the way of the world did just what was predicted
The darkness seems inviting but it’s only a short term stay
as the veneer grows clear, you realize you lost your way

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Travel light with the Lord. let His truth be your guide
travel light with the Lord, feel the peace inside
Let His grace help you find your place
travel light, travel light, travel light with the Lord

If the bottom falls out of the compromise you made
a voice deep inside may urge you to stop and pray
leave your heavy baggage here upon the ground
for in His word a new direction can be found

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All that is true the world tries to hide
but only one truth can be your eternal guide
for when the road ahead seems like an endless length
travel light in the Lord and you will find strength

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When the world turns cold and you’re chilled to the bone
remember with the Lord, you’re never alone
this is the time you need to stop, see the agendas you need to drop
others may whisper and mutter, but you need to move on without the clutter
so travel light, travel bright, travel light with the Lord

Leave behind the lies that cause you to stumble
there is hope so don’t feel troubled
He knows your name, He knows your heart
He’ll clear the path for your new start

 

NICODEMUS
I went to meet Jesus, all alone after dark
so no one would notice, no rumors would start
I sat in the temple, His teachings I heard
He stirred up my heart, His truth struck a nerve

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I am Nicodemus and my life will never be the same
the change I once feared I now hold near
yes, I am Nicodemus and in my heart He will reign
I am Nicodemus and my life will never be the same, my life will never be the same

He showed me the truth, which even made me cry
as I saw through all the lies I used to live by
the Pharisee’s noticed when I spoke up for Him
but if they only knew He can wash away your sins

The Pharisee’s failed to keep their own law
an injustice to faith is really what I saw
my heart’s conviction I can no longer hide
I wrapped up His body after He was crucified

I brought strips of linen and I realized the fact
my faith has moved me, there’s no looking back
His death changed me, I am now a new man
and a home for me is waiting in the promised land

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For God so loved the world, He gave His only son
and if we believe, the victory is truly won

Who was this man that raised my hopes higher
He is the one we call the Messiah, yes, He is the one we call the Messiah
what I once resisted has drawn me closer to Him
through both joy and loss, I’m holding the message of the cross
for there’s no going back to where I’ve been

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