Two Steps Foward Ten Steps Back

What difference does it make?”That’s what they say…

“You’re never gonna change because you like it that way!”

“It’s not worth the trouble, don’t you agree?”

“It’s an uphill battle in the mud to your knees!”

Two Steps forward…Ten steps back

Here I am again it’s like I never made tracks!

It’s an uphill battle in the mud both ways…

I’m right back where I started in a matter of days.

Just when I think the fighting is over

Standing up without the world on my shoulders

Feeling like I’m just a little bit bolder…

I’m right back on the ground again a wounded soldier

I’ve heard it all said before

You gotta get back up and put your feet on the floor

It’s a battle you can’t ignore

But what if I just can’t take anymore?

So you’re starting over again?

You call yourself a soldier but you’re ready to give in?

Could you be a little bolder and be willing to begin again?

You call Him Lord and Savior?

No excuse for your behavior

You must never ever waiver in 

The fight against sin!

Two Steps forward ten steps back

Just you keep on walkin -He will keep you on track

It’s an uphill battle in the mud both ways

It’s not how far you’ve come but that you’re willing to obey!

Lost In Our Day

Blinded by the age
Though time after time
HE gave them the signs
They turned the other way
Right before their eyes
What more do they need?
A Savior to bleed
He gave His life and died

Thunder rolled and
Lightning flashed
The temple curtain
Tore in half
Tombs were opened
Saints were raised
And then they…
Knelt to pray.

Hardened by their pain
Though hearing the truth
They still needed proof
All efforts were in vain.
Right before their eyes
He made Himself known
His Glory was shown
And still they’re asking why?

Why, Oh why…don’t they believe?
Why can’t they see it?
But you and I...
Are still the same way...
We’re lost in our day!

Thunder rolled and
Lightning flashed
The temple curtain
Tore in half
Tombs were opened
Saints were raised
And then they…
Knelt to pray.

“Truly this was the Son of God!” (Mathew 27:54)

By Your Side

I will be by your side

I will hold your hand…

Trying hard to understand.

Here now, right by your side,

Reading from the book

You used to read to me

Don't you cry

I am not afraid to die...

In His presence there is joy !

I’ll enter through His gates,

And walk the streets of golden glass,

With His light on my face!

There’s no need for sun or moon,

His glory gives it light!

The gates will never shut by day...

And there’s no night.

I won’t lie

I still question why…

When I was young I thought I could see.

But now I don’t know if I can believe.

With all of the bad, don’t know if I could,

Believe that God would use it for good.

But I’ll be

By your side

Till you die...

Don’t you cry

I am not afraid to die...

Up on the throne I’ll hear Him say,

“Behold I make you new!”

Like a young bride clothed in white,

I'll feast on heaven’s food.

No more pain and suffering,

No cancer reigns in me!

My only prayer is that one day,

You will see…

I will be by your side      

I will hold your hand...

Trying hard to understand. 

Here right now, by your side,       

Reading from the book you used to read me...

Hope in a Father again

Lord here I am, and all I can see

A vision of fear, crying uncertainty

Searching for love, scared and unsure

She’s longing to be…safe and secure



Choosing to walk, a path all her own

Only to find that she’s still alone

With more pain to bear, than ever before

But nothing compared to the pain that you bore



Chorus:

The air turned cold when he turned away

Her daddy left her on that day

She hurts and now she tries to fill that space

Emptiness only you can replace



Lord there she stands, is she ready to hear?

Feel the touch of your hands, as you wipe back the tears

Is she ready to see, the pain in your eyes?

You loved her so much, you were willing to die



Chorus:

And the air turned cold when she turned away

A reflection of that very same day

When they nailed Him down to a wooden cross

They laughed at Him and felt no loss.



Bridge:

Christ loves you child

No matter where you’ve been

He offers you searching girl

Hope in a Father again


Chorus:

The air turned cold, as he bore our sin

The Father could not look at Him

A lonely pain worse than the nail

This kind of love will never fail



Christ loves you child

No matter where you’ve been

He offers you searchin girl

Hope in a Father again

U-Turn

Lookin at me
I see the way I’m tempted
Quickly to turn
My back on Him
I’m given in to it

Can’t bear to see
God help me battle through it
When will I learn?
I don’t wanna doubt
I need a way out of it!

U-turn away from me -and you’re headed
Straight for your misery -On your own
U -Turn to me and I’ll be all that I AM
180 degrees, and never alone.

What does it mean?
I want to know the answer!
Never to burn…
Is there a hell?
Or is it all relative?

How can it be?
So many paths to choose from.
Can I discern?
Have courage to try,
Be willing to die for it!

U-turn away from me and you’re headed
Straight for your misery On your own
U -Turn to me and I’ll be all that I AM
180 degrees and never…ever alone.

U-turn away from me and you’re headed
Straight for your misery On your own
U -Turn to me and I’ll be all that I AM
180 degrees and never…ever alone.

Only Human

Christian
Why did you lead me astray?
I always listen to you.
You shouldn’t treat me that way!
I want a reason!
For all the things that go wrong
Another verse to my song
To keep me goin on

You said you would lead me!
You said I could follow you there!
Now you’ve gone….and left me…..
I don’t care!

Seeker
I know that hurt in your eyes
I’m only human my friend
You put me up there too high.
You want a reason?
You need to hear what I say!
He may not work it your way,
But don’t delay!

He says He will lead you.
Lift your cross and follow Him there!
He will never leave you
He does care.

Christian
I know that hurt in your eyes
I always listen to you.
You put me up there too high.

I want a reason!
You need to hear what I say.
Another verse to my song
He may not work it your way.

You said you would lead me
You said I should follow you there
Now you’ve gone and left me
Will he care?

He says He will lead you
Lift your cross and follow Him there!
He will never leave you
He does care!

One More Step In Time

There’s a place I’m goin
No real way of knowin
Where the wind is blowin me
One more step in time

Each day an adventure
Livin life for pleasure
Storin up my treasures just
One more every time

The days go on and on
It never seems enough
I can’t get there on my own
The journey’s just too rough.
Time passes quickly by
I can’t stop
I can’t go back
Suddenly I realize
There’s more to life than that.

There’s a place I’m goin
No real way of knowin
Where the road is takin me
One more step in time

Every turn I’m takin
Every move I’m makin
There a voice that’s breakin me
One step at a time.

The days go on and on
There’s nowhere left to run
I can’t stop the hands of time
There’s so much left undone
Yet the road ahead of me
Seems rough
And so unsure
On my own I’ll never be
….ready to endure!

There’s a place I’m goin
One sure way of knowin
By His grace and mercy
One more step in time

In His strength and power
Livin hour by hour
For His Glory takin….
One more step in time.

There’s a place…By His grace
I’ll see His face, it’s always
Leading me on and on....

There’s a place I’m goin
One sure way of knowin
Where the wind is blowin me
One more step in time.

Each day an adventure
Storin up my treasures
Crowns for His good pleasure
One more step in time.