Showing posts with label identity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label identity. Show all posts

Friday, March 13, 2009

Warrior of the Royal Meadows


[for Warrior of the Royal Meadows]

Go find your rest and find your peace
In pastures green and coolest breeze
Your Shepherd leads to quell your soul
To royal meadows, be made whole

Your praises raised and heart in place
Your hands stretched out, receiving grace
No fear at hand, save for your Lord
His boldness in your heart restored

Like sheep so meek and lamb laid down
Your strength in humble heart be found
And as you rise, your warrior eyes
will further see no compromise

In peace and comfort find your force
In being still you'll find your course
You know His voice, you know the choice
He'll show the way as you rejoice

Rise up, young man -- a warrior, stand!
Your warfare weapons are at hand
You're trained the shadows dark to fight
Equipped with armor shining bright

For such a time as now you are
Brought forth to take His kingdom far
Stand strong among your saintly fellows
Go forth -- Warrior of the Royal Meadows!

Monday, January 12, 2009

Warning and Encouraging the Peacemaker


[A warning and encouragement for the Son of Peace and Abundance]

1 Timothy 6:17-21 says "Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.

Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.


Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. Turn away from godless chatter and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge, which some have professed and in so doing have wandered from the faith
."

and Luke 12:13-22 has this to say:

The Parable of the Rich Fool

Someone in the crowd said to him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me."

Jesus replied, "Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?" Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions."


And he told them this parable: "The ground of a certain rich man produced a good crop. He thought to himself, 'What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.'


"Then he said, 'This is what I'll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I'll say to myself, "You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry." '


"But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?'


"This is how it will be with anyone who stores up things for himself but is not rich toward God."


Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear.

Monday, December 29, 2008

Gifted. Protected. Exalted.


[for "Gifted to Heal. Protected by God. Exalted by the Lord."]

Hands that bring healing to body and soul
The Spirit that's leading will take full control
You have been anointed to go forth, make known
That God is the Healer; the glory -- His own

Your life in the daytime is kept well secure
Your life in the nighttime is safe, be assured
That Savior is able to watch and to know
His hands will protect you wherever you go

You will be exalted when humble you stay
He'll lift up your head, you'll see this one day
Just keep your light shining, the dark will disperse
You are exalted, you're blessed and not cursed

You're gifted to heal, your Lord is the Healer
Protected for life, your God is Redeemer
Exalted on high, your King will uplift you
Get ready to rise, the Kingdom's within you

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Warriors Creed: I Am a Soldier


[from http://www.warfaresaint.com/print.htm]


I am a soldier in the army of God.
The Lord Jesus Christ is my Commanding Officer.
The Holy Bible is my code of conduct.
Faith, Prayer, and the Word are my weapons of Warfare.
I have been taught by the Holy Spirit, trained by experience, tried by adversity, and tested by fire.

I am a volunteer in this army, and I am enlisted for eternity.

I will either retire in this Army or die in this Army;
but, I will not get out, sell out, be talked out, or pushed out.
I am faithful, reliable, capable, and dependable.
If my God needs me, I am there.


I am a soldier. I am not a baby.
I do not need to be pampered, petted, primed up,
pumped up, picked up, or pepped up.
I am a soldier. No one has to call me, remind me, write me, visit me, entice me, or lure me.


I am a soldier. I am not a wimp.
I am in place, saluting my King, obeying His orders,
praising His name, and building His kingdom!
No one has to send me flowers, gifts, food, cards, candy, or give me handouts.
I do not need to be cuddled, cradled, cared for, or catered to.
I am committed. I cannot have my feelings hurt bad enough to turn me around.


I cannot be discouraged enough to turn me aside.
I cannot lose enough to cause me to quit.
When Jesus called me into this Army, I had nothing.
If I end up with nothing, I will still come out even. I will win.
My God will supply all my needs. I am more than a conqueror.
I will always triumph. I can do all things through Christ.
Devils cannot defeat me. People cannot disillusion me.
Weather cannot weary me. Sickness cannot stop me.
Battles cannot beat me. Money cannot buy me.
Governments cannot silence me, and hell cannot handle me!

I am a soldier.
Even death cannot destroy me.
For when my Commander calls me from this battlefield,
He will promote me to a captain.
I am a soldier, in the Army, I'm marching, claiming victory.
I will not give up. I will not turn around. I am a soldier, marching Heaven bound.


There are four kinds of soldiers:
1. Active Duty: Serving the Lord faithfully, daily, and on duty 24-7-365.
2. Reserve Status: Serving only when called upon,
or twice a year: Christmas and Easter.
3. Guard Status: Backing up the Active Duty group.
4. AWOL! Absent With Out the Lord.


Which kind are you? Be an army of one for an audience of One.

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Youthful Lover of God


[for "Youthful One Who Loves a Gracious God"]


Though young you are, your strength will be
The love of God that sets you free
Not human strength or human will
But love of God will keep you still

From now till then, till you become
The man who’ll usher Kingdom come
The grace of God will see you through
Sustaining you in all you do

Your youth today will bless your peers
Your youth renewed in later years
For eagle’s strength the Lord bestows
To stand your ground and face your foes

For now, young one, in days of youth
Remember God; remember truth
For in His heart there is no lie
His oaths to you He won't deny


Monday, September 29, 2008

Commissioning a Vigilant Warrior

Ephesians 6:10-18 [Amplified Bible]
[for Vigilant Warrior]


In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [be empowered through your union with Him]; draw your strength from Him [that strength which His boundless might provides].

Put on God's whole armor [the armor of a heavy-armed soldier which God supplies], that you may be able successfully to stand up against [all] the strategies and the deceits of the devil.

For we are not wrestling with flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the despotisms, against the powers, against [the master spirits who are] the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spirit forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) sphere.

Therefore put on God's complete armor, that you may be able to resist and stand your ground on the evil day [of danger], and, having done all [the crisis demands], to stand [firmly in your place].

Stand therefore [hold your ground], having tightened the belt of truth around your loins and having put on the breastplate of integrity and of moral rectitude and right standing with God,

And having shod your feet in preparation [to face the enemy with the [a]firm-footed stability, the promptness, and the readiness [b]produced by the good news] of the Gospel of peace.

Lift up over all the [covering] shield of saving faith, upon which you can quench all the flaming missiles of the wicked [one].

And take the helmet of salvation and the sword that the Spirit [d]wields, which is the Word of God.

Pray at all times (on every occasion, in every season) in the Spirit, with all [manner of] prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding in behalf of all the saints (God's consecrated people).

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Famous Warrior

[for "Famous Warrior Whose God is Gracious"]


Springs of living water that flow from within
Streams that bring life from your belly burst forth
Alive inside out as you walk on with Him
He gives you your life, your being, your worth

Receiver of grace from the Father above
Declared by your name, in prophecy foretold
For God is gracious and full of great love
He’s the same in your youth, He’ll remain when you’re old

A warrior you are, surrounded by fame
To lead and to rule is what your name entails
Renown, not your own, but from His holy name
The Famous One says, ”You will surely shall prevail”

Famous Warrior, go forth
Let His Spirit lead you
Through the trials that come
He will go before you
Do not fret, do not fear
You’re victorious already
For the Lord’s always near
Just stand firm and stand steady

Famous Warrior, arise
And take hold of you sword
There’s a war that is raging
There’s a foe who’s not bored
You are called to the battle
With authority in Christ
You are called now to conquer
You’re a warrior in His eyes

Friday, July 25, 2008

A Prayer for a Warrior


[from the 18th Psalm; for Warrior and Follower of Christ]

The Lord is your strength. The Lord is your rock, your fortress and your deliverer. God is your rock, in whom you can take refuge. He is your shield and the horn of your salvation, your stronghold. Call on the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and He will save you from your enemies. The cords of death may entangle you; the torrents of destruction may overwhelm you. The cords of the grave may coil around you; the snares of death may confront you. In your distress, call to the Lord; cry to God for help. From His temple He will hear your voice; your cry comes before Him, into His ears.

He will reach down from on high and will take hold of you; He will draw you out of deep waters. He will rescue you from your powerful enemy, from your foes, who are too strong for you. They may confront you in the day of your disaster, but the Lord will be your support.

He will bring you out into a spacious place; He will rescue you because He delights in you. The Lord will deal with you according to your righteousness; according to the cleanness of your hands He will reward you. So keep the ways of the Lord; do not commit evil by turning from your God. All His laws are before you; do not turn away from His decrees. Be blameless before Him and keep yourself from sin. The Lord will reward you according to your righteousness, according to the cleanness of your hands in His sight.

To the faithful He shows Himself faithful, to the blameless He shows Himself blameless, to the pure He shows Himself pure, but to the crooked He shows Himself shrewd. He saves the humble but brings low those whose eyes are haughty. The Lord will keep your lamp burning; God will turn your darkness into light.

With His help you can advance against a troop; with God you can scale a wall. God’s ways are perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in Him. For who is God besides the Lord? And who is the Rock except God? It is God who will arm you with strength and make your way perfect. He will make your feet like the feet of a deer; He will enable you to stand on the heights. He will train your hands for battle; your arms can bend a bow of bronze. He will give you His shield of victory, and His right hand will sustain you; He will stoop down to make you great.

He will broaden the path beneath you, so that your ankles will not turn. You will pursue your enemies and you will overtake them; you will not turn back till they are destroyed. You will crush them and they will not rise; they will fall beneath your feet. God will arm you with strength for battle; He will make your adversaries bow at your feet. He will make your enemies turn their backs in flight; you will destroy your foes. They will cry for help, but no one will save them— they will call to the Lord, but He will not answer.

You will beat your enemies as fine as dust borne on the wind; you will pour them out like mud in the streets. He will deliver you from the attacks of the people; God will make you the head of nations; people you do not know will be subject to you. As soon as they hear you, they will obey you; foreigners will cringe before you. They will all lose heart; they will come trembling from their strongholds.

The Lord lives! Give praise to your Rock! Exalt God, your Savior! He is the God who will avenge you, who will subdue nations under you, who will save you from your enemies. He will exalt you above your foes; He will rescue you from violent men. So, praise the Lord among the nations; sing praises to His name. He will give you great victories; He will show unfailing kindness to His anointed.

Thursday, July 10, 2008

From Above

We should not just look like people going to Heaven but we should look more like people coming from Heaven.
We should go beyond being mere mortals climbing up to God and realize that we are a new creation coming down from God.



from a preaching by Pastor Francis Frangipane

Thursday, July 3, 2008

Eileen Fisher: "A Fresh Anointing for His Bride"

[from the Elijah List website]


Fullness of Joy

"Can you hear the new sound in the Spirit?" said the Spirit of the Lord. He said, "For this coming year there will be a new sound. It will be the sigh of relief coming from My Bride that is heavily burdened, because she has carried weariness and disappointment." But, He said, "This will be the year where I will be taking off of her shoulders all the things that appear to cause her to walk bent over and in tiredness."

He said, "There is going to come a new, fresh anointing upon My Bride this year. It will be the Bride who will carry the anointing upon her that will be the fresh oil of My Presence. In My Presence, there is a fullness of joy. This fullness of joy is going to fall over and it's going to spill like a cup that has been poured out to overflowing. It will spill upon the Body. It will spill upon the weary. It will spill upon those who have been faithful and faithful, but also have been having the fruit of longsuffering worked out in their life," said the Spirit of the Lord.

Authority of the Bride

For He said, "There is going to come a change. And in that change will be the hour where the Bride will know the authority that I have given her to walk in." For He said, "My own have gotten weary because they have laid aside, unknowingly, the authority that I have given them to walk in, to carry, and to command, according to My written Word."

He said, "There is going to come a new blending over My Bride, and it will be the blending of the promise of the engagement ring and the wedding ring." And He said, "It will be very evident for those I am calling to walk in a separate walk." For He said, "There is going to come a separation, even in My Body," said the Lord.

"It will be a separation of those who are hungry for My Presence and for those who are content sitting very slothfully by as they have not entered in to run the race. They will be ones who will choose to sit on the curb and watch My other ones - even though they be weary and bruised - continue to run the race."

"There will be a calling out of those who have been weary in season. They will be called out and have put upon their shoulders a new responsibility. There will come a new alignment," says the Spirit of the Lord, "for those who I will put on their finger, the engagement ring with the wedding ring - the anointing will come with the authority of the wedding ring and the position of the presence of the authority of My Believers," says the Lord your God.

She Confidently Walks

He said, "For the hour of awakening is coming upon My people. It will come first to My people, stronger and stronger. They will look back and say, 'It has been a year of refreshment.'" For He said, "They will see My Bride throw her head back, and she will throw her head back with joy and confidence, knowing that I have come and that I have answered the long-awaited time where she has been crying out."

He said, "I have heard the weeping of My Bride. She has gone through a time of experiencing My presence, but she has not experienced the joy of My presence, because she has not experienced the privilege of the wedding, but only has been walking in the potential promise of the wedding." And the Lord said, "I have called you My Bride and My Beloved."

And He said, "The Bride is one who has full understanding of what she carries. The Bride is the one who has full understanding of what she is going to walk in. The Bride is the one who knows the position, and the responsibility, and the authority of her Husband, so she simply walks in what is given to her because of the name-change over her."

The Lord said, "This will be the year where those who have been protesting, saying I am a God of smallness, will know not only am I the God of the tiniest babe, but I am also the God of the ancient saints," says the Lord your God. He said, "For I have heard the cries of My people, but I say unto you, that the hour of authority is about to be released upon My people, and it will be that they no longer are desolate, or have the appearance of desolation.

"For My Bride who feels as though she has been disabled, is changing. And I will not have a disabled Bride, but instead I will have a Wife, who will learn to rule and reign in Christ Jesus, from sitting in Heavenly places in My position," said the Lord.

"There will be a time where you will see some people who will cause their faces to be hung in shame and embarrassment because they have been living a life, not as a betrothed, not one of married, but have chosen both to gather to their chest," says the Lord their God.

Pearls of Great Revelation and Discernment

"There is going to come, also, a string of pearls to be put upon My Bride, and it will be the necklace of pearls that will bring forth greater revelation, and will bring forth greater and greater discernment." And He said, "These pearls will be of great value and she will immediately start to gain strength. The strength will show through her tired eyes, because her eyes will really become the windows of the soul, and will no longer carry tiredness, but they will become the discerning eyes that will stomp down and break down the lies that the Bride has believed."

He said, "The Bride is being awakened." And, He said, "There is coming forth over the Bride, a full realization of who she is in Christ Jesus. This is going to be the hour where she is going to come to understand My Presence, and the accuracy and the power of My Word."

He said, "There will come a demanding upon My people this year. Those who come under My influence will become freer than they have ever, ever been free in their entire life. It will be coming - the hour of knowing the true heart of the Bride and the Father. And during the hour of knowing the authority of the Father of the Bride, there is going to come a full realization of the Father's love again." He said He is going to give His own rhema insight into the depths and the authority, into the powerfulness of the security that comes from knowing the Father.

"There will be a great awakening among the youth," He said, "but the fire will spread ablaze in the hearts also of those who have walked for years and years in My Presence, crying for a fresh touch of My Presence," says the Lord your God, "For I am calling those who have already walked in the power of My Spirit, to look back and take on others who are hungry for My Spirit. My presence of My anointing is going to be falling upon My people."

"Wisdom and discernment will guard the minds and the hearts of the youth. Some of the seeds that have been scattered among the youth - the pitfalls where they have misunderstood volume rather than knowing and recognizing the presence of My anointing is going to be brought under submission by My Spirit," says the Lord.

A Battle Cry

"There will be a battle cry. Why will there be a battle cry? It will be a battle cry that will bring forth a pure move filled with My pure power that needs to be revelation in a deeper way in order to guard the walk of peace and power that is going to be poured out on My people."

The Lord said, "I am not looking for a 'goosebump few' that seek after goosebumps, but instead, I am looking for those who will obey My Word. I long for intimacy, but on a pure level, on the truth - with obedience."

He said, "Many bring Me praise, yet withhold their wills - not willing to daily pick up their cross and follow Me. I hunger and thirst for those who seek after My righteousness alone."

He said, "In the natural, it would grieve the about-to-be-married groom if he were to look at his approaching bride walking down the aisle toward him, waiting to pledge her life to him, and him alone - and at the same time, she flirts with other men as she glances to and fro upon those who are there to attend the wedding."

Rediscovery of Who You Are

He said, "It would appear that her heart was not settled. So it will be with My own. Those that have an innocent heart - I am about to give them not only a half-heart full of love, but they are going to move into a Heart that has not been half given, but fully given. And in the fullness of giving a heart to Me, there is going to come a rediscovery of who they are and Who they belong to."

The Lord said, "This will be the year of captivating wholeheartedly the hearts of My people. It is the hour - the same hour as in Peter's life - when I asked him three times, 'Peter, do you love Me?' I didn't need to know because I already knew Peter's heart, but Peter needed to know. So this will be the year of checking into the hearts of My people to where they will cry out and say, 'Lord, how long have we been with You?'"

He said, "This will be a season for those who are holding on to Me, who will let go of some of the pain, and some of the guilt, and some of the shame - and they will put it at the foot of the Cross and know and realize it has been paid for - and they will declare, once again, that Jesus Christ is Lord. They will make a far, far, fuller and deeper commitment to Me. And they are about to encounter the kisses, and experience the understanding that I am a jealous God that is about to scatter His people with kisses, which means the favorable answers to prayer."

I saw a Bride, and as she was sitting there on her bed, waking up slowly - coming fully awake, little did she realize as she was stretching, her arms were upward, and the Father's hand of favor was reaching downward, granting her her heart's desire.

"This will be the year of fulfillment," said the Lord. "The Bride, who is weary from the battle she's been fighting, will be refreshed as she places her feet on the floor. And as she's looking for her combat boots, she will not find her combat boots. Instead, she will find her shoes - pure, white and ready - that will match her bridal gown," says the Lord.

Two Angels Attending the Bride

Then I saw two angels and this beautiful Bride was surprised at receiving such royal treatment. The Bride asked each angel their name. Both angels had serious expressions on their faces and they both said, "Our names are unimportant, but what we do is what is important, for it is all about His business."

One angel was so full of confidence, placing the shoe on the Bride. And suddenly, as the shoe was placed upon the Bride's foot, she began to know - without any understanding of her own - the revelation of who she was in Christ Jesus, the power of her prayers, and how they were answered. The result of the first shoe was the transfer of confidence into the Bride's heart - immediately she felt safe, loved and totally secure.

The second angel picked up the other shoe, and as he was waiting to put it on the Bride's foot, again the Bride wanted to know his name. And he smiled and looked only upward, as though he was listening for Heaven's command. Suddenly, without feeling anything, the Bride realized both shoes were on her feet and she immediately felt the desire to run the race that she had once run.

It seemed for a moment the Bride was about to open a door, but instead of the door leading outside to the world, she was led to a room which was called, "The Sanctuary," where she was being rested and where she was being restored. In the Spirit, I could hear something that was about to change.

The Bride stood still, as though she was waiting for instructions. Both angels simultaneously looked at the small table by the Bride's bed, and they stared intensely at the Bible laying on top of it, next to the Bride. The Bride picked up the Bible and it began to dissolve and melt, changing into the wedding band upon the Bride's finger.

Just like before, both of the angels were staring at a Scripture that was framed on the wall. It had words that said, "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us." Then I saw the Bride, and as she picked up that Scripture, she began to understand with deeper understanding that the Word of God had dissolved into her flesh. All of a sudden, she began to output the Word of God. Then I heard the Spirit of God say, "I watch over My own Word to perform it."

And her word was so entwined with the Flesh that they become one. Then the Bride began to bend down in worship and adoration, for she began to realize who she was in Christ Jesus.


Eileen Fisher

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Identity


“God isn’t into us striving with an orphan spirit
to find our identity in Him.
He’s looking for us to rest in His identity in us.”



-- Jason Upton

Monday, June 2, 2008

Wisdom for War


[for "Mighty Counselor Who Rules With Wisdom"]

“Knowledge is power”, the world always says
Yet wisdom from God is the one that can bless
Not just understanding, perception, or smarts
But deep revelation from Father God’s heart

Counsel with wisdom, the Lord has bestowed
His Spirit upon you, in your name foretold
That you will arise as mighty adviser
To kings and great men for you are the wiser

Wise in dominion, in judgment and power
This is the day and this is the hour
Called up to come and become who you are
A soldier, a warrior, a ruler at war

Weapons of knowledge, of counsel and wisdom
Weapons to use in advancing God’s kingdom
Are all at your beck and call at the Throne
The Spirit reveals it all to His own

From fearing the Lord with reverent fear
Understanding will grow as you humbly draw near
For it’s not by your strength that all these comes to pass
But by Master’s own words, which are true and will last

So, follow your Leader, your Savior, your Friend
For when you do so you’ll be leaving a trend
Of leaders pursuing their God without end
Of rulers who reign with His powerful hand

Of counselors walking in wisdom and love
Of judges declaring, “Thy Kingdom come!”
For you are of such and you’ve been set apart
Rise up, Mighty Counselor! It’s now time to start

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Cherished Servant


[for "Cherished Servant of the Lord"]

Apple of the Father’s eyes
Cherished one don’t compromise
Keep the sweetness in your heart
Broken is a place to start

Handmaid in the Master’s realm
Rest and be not overwhelmed
You are greatest when you serve
Grace, the humble ones deserve

Dark you are but lovely still
When His Holy Spirit in you fills
New in Christ and old is gone
Righteousness you now put on

Warrior armed with servant’s heart
Covered by God’s loving arms
Wield your weapons formed of praise
Serving humbly, run the race

Cherished Servant of the Lord
Join the saints in one accord
Take heed to the Master’s call
Rise up; you can conquer all

Resolute and Absolute


[for "Resolute Covenant"]

No doubt, no fear, no worry, no tear
His promises true and oaths sincere
From age to age, His Word is clear
His covenant -- absolute -- is here

One word won't miss the promised bliss
For He is true and so is this
The God of Jacob won't dismiss
A covenant -- resolute -- is His

The Holy God who condescended
Has spoken words of life and mended
All hurt and pain in you upended
His covenant -- absolute -- to you extended

You can rely until you die
Or 'til you see Him with you eye
He'll keep His word, He cannot lie
His covenant -- resolute -- alive

So rest your case, and set your face
To Savior who abounds in grace
And when life seems a bit misplaced
His covenant -- resolute -- embrace

Now one more thing: you are a king
Called out to war and sword to swing
In Him, sing out prophetic things
And covenants -- absolute -- He brings

You're resolute, in Him arise
Your armor, weapons are supplied
The strength you need is in His eyes
His covenant -- resolute -- abides

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Protect Your Destiny



[for "Protector of the Land and Those Who Cross It"]


Lance in your hand, courage at heart
Vision is clear, mission to start
Saddle up, soldier; get up in gear
Armor of God will keep focus, not fear

Start from the barn; humbly begin
Shelter from storm – in God you will win
Storage of faith, of hope and of love
Now you’re released with power from above

Rise to your calling, rise to your feet
Stand on His victory and enemy’s defeat
Ride out to battle; ride out in faith
Run to your Savior, find strength as you wait

You are a guard and you are a shield
You are a guide to those crossing the fields
Called to protect the land that you own
Called to defend it from giants who roam

Ford every stream and bring them across
Lead those who follow back to the Cross
Until you find rest in God’s promised land
Encourage your brothers and lend them a hand

Protector of the land, your name prophesies
The purpose of your heart, the goal in your eyes
The Lord has granted you rest and this land
Defend those who cross it to take their own stand

Take up your spear and take up your shield
Lay down your all and all to Him yield
Your destiny beckons and now calls on you
Your God simply asking, “What will you do?”


Friday, May 9, 2008

Ruler. Warrior. Winner.


[for "Precious and Powerful Ruler of His Territory]

Rule your home as your name prophesies
Do everything that pleases God’s eyes
Rise above and declare there is more
Raise up your family and train them for war

Rule your land as the Lord called you to
So much more in the spirit you can do
Slay those giants with your harp and lyre
Play your songs and call down the fire

Rule your territory; boast in the Lord
Powerful you are with His double-edged sword
Rich in the spirit, abundant in love
Usher the harvest and seasons from above

Rule your self; let your inner man say
“God is the strength of my heart every day!”
Priceless to God, you are His precious child
Warrior in Christ, in your warfare go wild

Rule with the Lord in heavenly places
Brandish your scepter where Satan’s face is
Now is the time and this is the season
You are equipped and God is your reason

Go forth now, powerful ruler, and lead
God has given you all that you need
To claim your territory and much more
Arise, great warrior, and win this war

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Conqueror of Shores


[for "Youthful Child of the Father"]

Conquer the beach – it is within your reach
No, not by your might but by your Father’s light
Go before the rest, there will be a test
But you will surely pass, for none of this will last

You are child of the King – it’s a guarantee you will win
It is prophesied by your name, know that you will never be the same
The Father calls you son, youthful and dear one
His love and grace abound, along with power and mind sound

Forerunner, run the race; set your foot on the enemy’s face
Conquer the land and expand the Master’s Kingdom at hand
Set example to your generation; make disciples of the nations
Beachhead in the realm of the spirit; sound the alarm so they can hear it

Conqueror of shores, you’re a conqueror of more
God is your Father, He will propel you farther
His grace will sustain, prophesied by your name
Rise up, set your foot strong; you’re a warrior, to God you belong

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Beloved and Praised


[for "God's Beloved and Praised One"]

His eyes are ever on you to watch you as you live
His heart is always for you, His everything to give
His hands ever support you, sustaining you with grace
His beauty and His glory seen upon your gentle face

He calls you His beloved, His child so dearly loved
He calls you to draw close to Him; He calls you to come up
He calls you precious daughter; He takes delight in you
He calls you now to rise in faith and see what He can do

You are admired by many as your name prophesies
You are in all things favored in Father’s loving eyes
You are appraised, deemed worthy by Savior’s grace alone
You are a praised one pointing all glory to His throne

Beloved by the Father, beloved by the Son
Enveloped by the Spirit; their strength in you is one
Praised by the lips of people who see He lives in you
Their praise goes back to Jesus; keep on – He’s pleased with you

Monday, April 21, 2008

Beloved and Beautiful


[for "Beloved, Precious One who Shines with the Beauty of God"]

Beauty of God that shines from within
Holiness and truth that come from Him
Mercy and grace that on you are adorned
Make you the beauteous one that He formed

Lovely and precious to His eyes you are
Bringing delight to your Father’s heart
Beloved to Him, you can rest in His care
You can find all you need; He will always be there

Beloved – it means in His arms He will carry
Your burdens, your life, your all if you tarry
Beloved – it means His arms are wide open
It goes beyond words; His love heals the broken

Beloved – it means you can overcome all
For His love is your fuel, your weapon, your call
Beloved – it means you are whole and complete
No lack is in you, every need He will meet

Beloved – it means that His might is in you
To accomplish great things He has destined for you
Beloved – it means you are called "warrior child"
Whose spirit is power and love and sound mind

Beloved, be strong in the Lord and arise
His glory, His beauty through you brightly shines
Beloved, you are to the battlefield reckoned
No time for the doldrums; the war drums beckon

Thursday, April 17, 2008

You Shall Prevail


[for "Bright Star Who Abounds in Joy"]


Upon your head is His salvation;
in you lives Christ -- desire of nations
Your torso wrapped in righteousness,
which comes from Jesus' holiness
Upon your waist is fastened truth
to keep all lies from touching you
Keep on the fight, you will not fail;
He is with you -- you shall prevail

Your feet with readiness is now shod;
it comes from knowing the word of God
Your warrior feet will dance upon
the serpent's head for you have won
And on one hand you take up faith
to move those mountains, to learn to wait
Upon the Lord who does not fail;
press on Hadassa, you shall prevail

Your other hand will take up sword
a warrior's weapon, and then some more
The Spirit dwells in you to rise,
so live by faith, don't compromise
Your mouth will utter words of praise
and songs of worship and songs of grace
Your words of prayer will much avail,
for when you pray you shall prevail

Bright star, shine forth, the Savior calls;
rise up, He'll breakdown all those walls
Let all the joy within you shine;
rest in this truth: He calls you "Mine"
You are equipped, have gone through training
all this is practice for your reigning
So put on the armor and blaze a trail;
go forth, Hadassa, you shall prevail