These songs are a collection of heartbeats expressing the pain and joys of my life. A lot of them were written in times of heavy emotion--family emergencies, strife between friends, going through support groups for childhood pain, the pain of divorce, etc. However, getting my heart all tied up in knots is when I seem to be the most creative, so even those trying times have produced a blessing. These songs tell the story of my struggle learning to let go and letting God take the reins in my life--thus the title Songs of Faith. Be blessed, Lori
This unexpected concert of the Hallelujah Chorus in
a food court brought tears to my eyes to see how many of
the general public still praise the Lord in this ever darkening
world we live in.
I wrote the following song when I was helping put on a skit about the Lord's disciples for the Hallelujah Party in the Spokane Convention Center that Calvary Chapel used to put on as an alternative to Halloween. The director of the play decided to use the tape of my song for the performance so my first song got immediate attention right away and was heard by hundreds of people on the first night it was aired. What a blessing!!
The Lord's Disciples
(a children's song)
I am the Lord's disciple and Peter is my name.
I love Him like a brother, He loves me just the same.
But when He really needed me, I denied I knew His name,
But even tho' I failed Him He loves me just the same.
The Lord's Disciples.
The Lord's Disciples.
Even tho' we fail Him,
He loves us just the same.
I am the Lord's disciple and John is my name.
I love Him like a brother, He loves me just the same.
Three times I fell asleep when he went off to pray
But even tho'I failed Him He loves me just the same.
(to chorus)
I am the Lord's disciple and Thomas is my name.
I love Him like a brother, He loves me just the same.
I doubted that He was alive until I touched his side.
But even tho' I failed Him, He loves me just the same.
(to chorus)
I am the Son of God, Jesus Christ is my name.
I died upon a cross to take your sins away.
If only you'll believe in me, I'll claim you as my own.
But even tho' you fail me I'll Love you just the same.
This song was written for a group of women who had just completed a year in a support group for abused women. I thought I was writing it for them, but as usual the song was for me too. Jan Martinez of Christ Kitchen has requested that this song be the theme song for Christ Kitchen's Birthday Celebration next year. I'm blessed!!!
Many are the Wounded
Many are the wounded
with pain and grief to bear,
Many hearts are broken
that need some loving care.
For man will let us down
And that is nothing new.
To keep our eyes on your Lord,
That's what we really ought to do.
(last time)
That's what we really ought to do.
Oh, heal our broken hearts Lord,
and take away the pain,
Help us to forgive Lord,
to trust and love again.
(to chorus)
Then we can help the others
who fall along the way,
Help them find the courage
to face another day.
(to chorus)
When burdens seem to get you down
And trouble follows you around
When no one seems to understand
And you could use a loving hand
If you will lean upon the Lord
In everything you do,
Lean upon the Lord
And He will carry you.
(last time)
He loves me. He loves you too.
He loves me. He loves you too.
I love Him and He loves me
And with His help I can see
My life begin to turn around
He picks me up when I fall down
(to chorus)
Why not let Him walk with you,
Carry your burdens, help you through
He's waiting to lend a helping hand
To let you know He understands.
(to chorus)
The following song was written with a lot of tears after a close friend told me to get lost after I had bungled an attempt to witness to her.
If Only They'll Believe
Some will not hear you Lord.
Some cannot see.
Some have a heart that's cold.
They just won't believe.
That you are the only son of God
And on the cross you died.
All their sins are washed away
If only they'll believe
(last time)
If only they'll believe.
Open their ears Lord.
Help them to see.
Soften their hearts Lord.
So they might believe.
Patiently you're waiting Lord.
Knocking at the door.
Hoping to enter.
When will they believe?
Help me to remember Lord
I can only plant the seed.
The Holy Spirit will lead them
Lead them to believe.
The following song was written on behalf of my youngest son the night he was arrested for being a teenage prankster. It's a mother's prayer for the Lord to watch over her child. Several weeks of community service did a wonder in his attitude and he's a great father and husband now. All my kids turned out great and I love them all.
The World is Calling
Oh, Lord my child has gone astray,
He's running far from you Lord.
It doesn't matter what I say,
Please bring him back to you Lord.
The world is calling him out to play
Don't let him stray too far from you Lord.
And keep your angels watching over him
For I know you love him.
(last time)
For I know you love him.
Oh give my child the love I have
the Love I have for you Lord,
And let him know deep in his heart
How much you love him too Lord.
Oh give me peace about this child.
I put my trust in you Lord.
I've done the best that I know how.
The rest is up to you Lord.
This old world is so confusing,
Times are hard and seems we're losing.
But the Lord is in control of everything.
It doesn't matter how much we worry,
Or how fast we tend to hurry,
Even when our plans are failing
He's in control.
Don't you fret and worry, about the things you can't control
He made the world, He holds the stars up in the sky.
He feels your pain, He knows you're hurting,
He has a plan, so let it go,
Don't you know, He's in control.
You lost your job, the rent's past due,
The kids are hungry, you're got the flu.
When there's nowhere left to turn,
Even then, He's in control.
Even when your heart is breaking
And it seems there's no mistaking
No one listens, no one cares,
Even then He's in control.
(to chorus)
This old heart of mine is oh so selfish Lord,
I'm always putting my needs first.
Why can't I just remember what you did for me Lord,
When you gave your life for mine?
If I could learn to love like you Lord,
Always putting others first.
Forgiving every wrong and
Forgetting they ever happened,
Then I'd soon be more like you.
This old heart of mine is so unforgiving Lord.
So full of anger, hate and strife.
There's not one ounce of me that's fit for sharing Lord,
I don't know why you love me so.
(to chorus)
This old heart of mine is ripe for changing Lord,
I'm sick and tired of what I see.
I need the kind of love that you have for others Lord
And let it shine out through me.
(to chorus)
I wrote the following song on behalf of a group of women who were graduating from a year long support group for childhood abuse. As usual this song was meant for me also--I'm still learning to let go and let God.
Let Him Carry You
When things tend to get you down,
And it looks like you're loosing ground,
Jesus won't let you fall,
He is waiting for your call.
Why not let Him carry you?
He wants to help.
He wants to be your friend.
He is faithful
And His Word is true.
He'll stay with you to the end.
You've tried everything you know,
Searching for your answer high and low.
Why not try something new.
He can do a better job than you.
(to chorus)
He just wants to share the love,
Shining from the father high above.
He can't do it if you don't let go,
Let his love between you grow.
(to chorus)
Jesus died upon a tree
He died to set us free
He threw our sins in the deep blue sea
He did it all for you and me.
Chorus:
He's coming back again
He's coming back again
He's coming for you and me
He's coming back again
He's coming back again
Because of Calvary.
Jesus came to free the poor.
He said he's the only door.
Now Satan can't fool us
Like he's done before
We've been set free,
We're bound no more,
(to chorus)
He died to set us free
He's the only door
He did it all on Calvary
We're bound no more.
(3 x)
This song was written about the time the Lord relieved me of a lifelong emotional problem. It wasn't long before I realized this wouldn't be just a one time occurance, but perpetual waves of freedom washing over me, over and over again, year after year.
You Have Set Me Free
Oh, I praise you Lord,
Thank you for loving me.
You softened my heart, opened my eyes.
You have set me free.
My Childhood pain was crippling me
with anger, hate and strife.
It ate away at my love for you.
It almost ruined my life.
(to chorus)
I stumbled in my darkness
And wallowed in my sin.
My hardened heart kept you from me.
I couldn't hear you from within.
(to chorus)
A cry for you to carry me
Was what I had to do
To grieve the pain that was buried there
And to give it up to you.
(to chorus)
The following songs were written after my husband and I had separated and filed for divorce after a 30 year marriage.
Only His Love
Sometimes you need a gentle hug from Jesus.
sometimes you're hurting and so alone.
Just let him wrap his loving arms around you,
Only his love can fill that hole.
You say, but all your hopes and dreams are shattered,
Your arms are empty, your heart is cold.
Why not put all your trust in Jesus?
Only His love can make you whole.
It's time to give your whole heart to Jesus.
He's the only one who cares forever.
No other love will satisfy that hunger.
Only His love can feed your soul.
Only His love can fill that hole.
Only His love can make you whole.
Sometimes you're hurting
No one understands
No one to hold you.
Give God your hand.
Give him all your problems.
Your fears, your worries too.
Make them an offering, Let them go.
Tell Him when you're huring.
You're sad and angry too.
He can handle it, let him know.
He loves you so.
Prayer is the answer
When there's nothing you can do.
God has the answer.
He knows more than you. So....
(to chorus)
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