Poems 15



Easter's Good News





Easter in a triple acrostic for our Triune God


God’s story

Grace abundant

Glory revealed

Offended law-giver

Offered sacrifice

Outrageous mercy

Saviour risen

Sins forgiven

Salvation certain

Punishment inflicted

Penalty exacted

Peace restored

Excluding no-one

Eternity assured

Endless praise

Love divine

Lightening darkness

Life bestowed


Alec Depledge
used with permission

see also: poems 18


image by courtesy of: rooted



Easter Prayer

LORD,
Thank You for the gift of HOPE
You gave us on Easter morning.
Because of You we know
That no problem is too difficult
And even death does not have power over us.


Thank You for the gift of JOY
You gave us when You were resurrected.
Because of you we know
That no matter how challenging life may be,
In the end we will rejoice again.


Thank you for the gift of LOVE
You gave us when You laid down Your life.
Because of You we know
That there is no sin too great to separate us
and we are incredibly valuable to You.


Thank You for the gift of LIFE,
You gave us when You left the tomb.
Because of Easter we know
this world is just the beginning
and we will spend forever in heaven with You.


We celebrate You, JESUS,
With hearts full of praise and gratitude
For who You are and all You've done for us!

Amen.
Holley Gerth



The Exchanged Life


The power of the cross brings us into a whole new way of thinking and living.
Our old life is gone, and the new life of Jesus Christ has come.
Yes, the cross means we have died, but the cross also means that Christ is our life.
We have been crucified with Christ, nevertheless we live,
yet it is not us who lives, but it is Christ living in us.

I came with my struggles and found Your peace,
I came with my bondage and found Your release.
I came with my burdens and found Your care.
I came with my loneliness and found You there.

I came with my weakness and found You strong,
I came with my sadness and found Your song.
I came with my questions and found You true,
I came with my old ways and found all things new.

Roy Lessin (DaySpring.com)


Resurrection Sunday Dance



Lyrics

Ref 1
That day will be remembered as the greatest day in history
The fate of the world changed in one glorious moment
When Life triumphed on Resurrection Sunday

Verse 1
The hope of a people searching for life
The day will be brighter
The message of freedom rings in the sky
Spreading the fire
The flag of a nation ready to fly
Taking them higher
The heart of a land that rises to fight
Full of desire
When nothing is as you want it to be
Look up to heaven
Freedom was paid for on Calvary
The chain is broken
Making a way right to destiny
Borders are open
And Jesus has granted the victory
That Sunday mornin

Bridge
Joy in this life time, utterly free
More than the world gives, beyond what you see
For nations it's time to rise their hope is in Jesus Christ
If the giants come, just hold on, the advantage is now on your side
Jesus, will take the final fight

Ref
A light dawned that Sunday Morning it broke through the boundaries of time
Hearts start shining, calling to all mankind
Let's celebrate eternal life

Verse 2
When nothing is as you want it to be
Look up to heaven
Freedom was paid for on Calvary
The chain is broken
Making a way right to destiny
Borders are open
And Jesus has granted the victory
That Sunday mornin

Bridge
Joy in this life time, utterly free
More than the world gives, beyond what you see
For nations it's time to rise their hope is in Jesus Christ
If the giants come, just hold on, the advantage is now on your side
Jesus, will take the final fight

Ref
A light dawned that Sunday Morning it broke through the boundaries of time
Hearts start shining, calling to all mankind
Let's celebrate eternal life

Rap
1, When something in you, says you're not through, something whispers, you need to go too
2, you say that things just cant stay this way, your heart is calling may day may day
3, world is just trouble, get out of your muddle, jump, now's the time, take your chance on the double.
4, Leave it behind, you'll see you won't mind, once you meet Jesus the answer you'll find
5, Dont google your noodle, or consult your poodle, just follow your heart and it will be super
6, Wake up, see the light, find new life in His life, with Him in sight He'll take you to new heights
7, The rescue's begun, now Someone's come, be looking to the sky but not for Air Force One
8. The way out is up; up up and away, with Jesus today is Independence day

Ref
Hearts start shining, calling to all mankind
Let's celebrate eternal life
A light dawned that Sunday Morning it broke through the boundaries of time
Hearts start shining, calling to all mankind
Let's celebrate
Let's celebrate
Let's celebrate eternal life