A Mother's Heart

©Deborah Bolack 2001

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A mother’s heart, faithful in prayer lifts her child to the Lord each day.

Knowing Jesus always hears gives a mother’s heart it’s strength.

Yes, she knows that Jesus hears.

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When a mother’s heart believes God works miracles through prayer

She kneels before her Lord with every need and care;

Seeking her Father’s heart, trusting in her Father’s grace

to work a mighty miracle in the hearts she has embraced.

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A mother’s heart, humbled in prayer intercedes for her child’s soul.

Knowing Jesus always cares fills a Mother’s heart with hope.

Yes, she knows that Jesus cares.

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When a mother’s heart believes God works miracles through prayer

She kneels before her Lord with every need and care;

Seeking her Father’s heart, trusting in her Father’s grace

to work a mighty miracle in the hearts she has embraced.

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A mother’s heart, surrendered in prayer, lays her child at the Saviour’s feet.

Finding Jesus’ mercy there floods a mother’s heart with peace.

Yes, she finds his mercy there.

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When a mother’s heart believes God works miracles through prayer

She kneels before her Lord with every need and care;

Seeking her Father’s heart, trusting in her Father’s grace

to work a mighty miracle in the hearts she has embraced.

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A mother's heart believes!

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1 Timothy 2:1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

James 5: 16b The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. 


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Count It All Joy; James 1:2-3

©Deborah Bolack 2001

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When temptations come, and I’m bowed down so low;

when my doubts arise and I’m tossed to and fro,

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I’ll count it all joy, stand firm in the faith.

I’ll look to the Lord for a way of escape.

He gives me wisdom and strength to obey,

when I count it all joy, and patiently wait.

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When the world says come, and my flesh is enticed;

when I’m drawn away by the sins of this life,

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I’ll count it all joy, stand firm in the faith.

I’ll look to the Lord for a way of escape.

He gives me wisdom and strength to obey,

when I count it all joy, and patiently wait.

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When I face attacks for my faith in the Lord,

then I think of Jesus and how he was scorned.

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I’ll count it all joy, stand firm in the faith.

I’ll look to the Lord for a way of escape.

He gives me wisdom and strength to obey,

when I count it all joy, and patiently wait.

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When I trust my Lord every step that I take,

then he gives me grace for each trial I face.

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I’ll count it all joy, stand firm in the faith.

I’ll look to the Lord for a way of escape.

He gives me wisdom and strength to obey,

when I count it all joy, and patiently wait.

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Count it all joy!

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James 1:2,3 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

James 1:6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

James 1:14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust and enticed.

1 Corinthians 16;13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

1 Corinthians 10:13 There is no temptation taken you, but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way of escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

I'll Be Going Home

©Deborah Bolack 2004

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When I think of all that God has given,  my heart is filled with praise,

for my precious Lord and Saviour, and his patient loving ways,

and for all his earthly blessings; for my family, health, and friends.

But in spite of all life’s pleasures, I won’t miss it when it ends.

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‘Cause when my Saviour calls, I’ll be going home.

He may call me with the trumpet or just whisper, “It’s time to go.”

No matter how, or when, I won’t miss this world I know.

‘Cause when my Saviour calls, I’ll be going home.

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When I think of all my Lord has waiting, I just have to sing his praise,

for the mansion Jesus promised, when I’ve lived out all my days,

and for all the glorious blessings we will share eternally.

But of all of heaven’s treasures, it’s my Lord I long to see.

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Yes, when my Saviour calls, I’ll be going home.

He may call me with the trumpet or just whisper, “It’s time to go.”

No matter how, or when, I won’t miss this world I know.

‘Cause when my Saviour calls, I’ll be going home.

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When my Saviour calls, I'll be going home.

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Colossians 1:5 For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;

John 14:2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

1 Thessalonians 4:16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

Psalm 116:15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints

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None of us know when Jesus will call us home. We hope for the day when he will call all the saints home with the sound of the trumpet, but for many of us, he will simply whisper, and tell us it’s time for us to come home. But no matter how or when he calls us, when we reach the end of our journey, Jesus will be there to welcome us home. Even so, Come Lord Jesus.

Traditions Slideshow

All the snow we're getting here has me thinking of Christmas, so today I decided to put together a slideshow to go with my song, Traditions. I hope you enjoy it!

Hanging up the sparkling lights around our manger scene,

to show the birth of Jesus is what Christmas truly means,

was our tradition every year, to give God all the glory.

Songs of Jesus coming retold the Christmas story.

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Gingerbread and candy canes,

cookies baked to give away,

singing carols, Christmas plays,

gifts and going to Grandma’s place;

while some traditions come and go, others we hold dear.

We cherish all the memories we’ve created through the years.

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Mom was always first to wake, but soon the kids would rouse.

We’d snuggle under blankets, as we gathered all around.

This one tradition never changed, for every Christmas morning,

Dad would take his Bible, and read the Christmas story.

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Gingerbread and candy canes,

cookies baked to give away,

singing carols, Christmas plays,

gifts and going to Grandma’s place;

while some traditions come and go, others we hold dear.

We cherish all the memories we’ve created through the years.

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While some traditions come and go, others we hold dear.

We cherish all the memories we've created through the years.

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Why Trouble The Master?

©Deborah Bolack/Jerry Bouey 2009

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Jairus daughter lay dying, but Jesus was near.

Jairus sought out the Lord for his loved one so dear.

But before the journey ended his daughter had died;

the crowd now grew restless, and someone soon cried,

"Why trouble the master? Your daughter is gone.

There is no more hope here, for she has passed on.

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Why trouble the Master? The Lord alone heals!

Why trouble the Master? He brings hope and new zeal!

Why trouble the Master? His love never fails!

Why trouble the master? Because Jesus cares!

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Why trouble the master, the Savious of men?

When it seems all is lost, marred and scarred by sin,

Jesus offers new beginnings, forgiveness and grace.

Jesus loves you so much, He died in your place.

A fountain for cleansing and power from on high;

a reason to live; hear the Master's cry.

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Why trouble the Master? The Lord alone heals!

Why trouble the Master? He brings hope and new zeal!

Why trouble the Master? His love never fails!

Why trouble the master? Because Jesus cares!

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Why trouble the Master, the healer of men?

He alone can heal, bring to life again.

Just reach out now in faith and He'll make you whole.

Oh the Master will quench the thirst in your soul.

He mends broken hearts, restores broken homes.

With Jesus nearby you are never alone.

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Why trouble the Master? The Lord alone heals!

Why trouble the Master? He brings hope and new zeal!

Why trouble the Master? His love never fails!

Why trouble the master? Because Jesus cares!

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Why trouble the Master, creator of all?

Because he loves you; listen to his call.

Jesus knows all things and he is still in control.

He is always at work, guarding your soul.

He sets captives free from their darkness and strife.

Jesus calms every storm, and brings peace in your life.

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Why trouble the Master? The Lord alone heals!

Why trouble the Master? He brings hope and new zeal!

Why trouble the Master? His love never fails!

Why trouble the master? Because Jesus cares!

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When you trouble the Master the whole world stops and stares!

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Mark 5:22-24 And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live. And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him.

Mark 5:35-42 While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further? As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe. And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James. And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly. And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying. And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise. And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.
This song came about when Jerry Bouey sent me a poem he had written, and asked if I could put it to music for him.  I made a few changes for the lyric to flow from verse to verse, and I used the final stanza to create a chorus, but I stayed as closely as possible to the original. To read Bro. Jerry's original lyric, go to Why Trouble the Master? 

I Will Call On You

In joy I will praise you; in peace I will worship you.

In all I will call on you, my Saviour, my Lord.

Philippians 4:11,13 Not that I speak in respect of want: 

for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.

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©Deborah Bolack 1996

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In joy I will praise you; in peace I will worship you.

In all I will call on you, my Saviour, my Lord.

In sadness I will cling to you; in turmoil I will rest in you.

In all I will call on you, my Saviour, my Lord.

When things go awry in this world of sin,

I’ll look to you for your wisdom and strength.

When all is well, and I have peace within,

I’ll look to you with love and devotion.

In truth I will seek you; in faith I will follow you.

In all I will call on you, my Saviour, my Lord.

In doubting I will turn to you; distressed I will trust in you.

In all I will call on you, my Saviour, my Lord.

When lives all around are filled with such pain,

I’ll look to you for compassion and grace.

When prayers are answered; loved ones born again,

I’ll look to you with thanks and with praise.

In love I will serve you; in hope I will wait for you.

In all I will call on you, my Saviour, my Lord.

In gladness I will give to you; obeying I will live in you.

In all I will call on you, my Saviour, my Lord.

I'll call on you.

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 Shortly after I was saved, I read the account of Joseph in the Book of Genesis. As a new Christian, it made quite an impression on me, and it has always been one of my favorite stories from the old testament. Who would have thought that God had a part in Joseph’s brothers selling him into slavery? I’m sure when he was going through it all, even Joseph didn’t understand why all these things were happening to him, but he remained faithful to God none the less. It took many years before God’s plan became evident, but in Genesis 45:8a Joseph tells his brothers, “So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God:” God had a plan for Joseph’s life, even though it meant that he would have to endure pain and suffering.

 I’m so thankful that I learned this early on in my Christian life! It’s so comforting to know that no matter how confusing, or how difficult the circumstances of my life may be, God is in control. He has a plan for my life, and as long as I stick close, nothing can get to me unless God allows it past him. Knowing that makes everything that comes my way easier to handle….and it also makes me want to stay as close to my Lord as I can possibly get!

Philippians 4:11,13 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am , therewith to be content.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Psalm 34:1 I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

*Story behind the song

I wrote the beginnings of this song when I had been saved about a year. It was the end of a bad day, and I had poured my heart out to the Lord, in the form of poetry; something I had never done before. I tucked that poem away, and forgot about it, until ten years later when I came across it. I added to the initial lyrics, but the theme remains the same. It’s the answer I found as a baby Christian when I was overwhelmed by the frustrations of this life: In all I will call on you, my Saviour, my Lord.

 

Abba Father

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©Deborah Bolack 2001

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Abba Father, Abba Father, my heart cries unto thee

Abba Father, Abba Father, you alone hear my plea.

When I don’t have the words to say, you know my every need.

When I don’t know just how to pray, your Spirit intercedes.

Abba Father, Abba Father, my heart cries unto thee.

Abba Father, Abba Father, you alone hear my plea.

When I can’t seem to find my way, you draw me to your side.

When I reach out in childlike faith, your Spirit always guides.

Abba Father, Abba Father, my heart cries unto thee.
Abba Father, Abba Father, you alone hear my plea.

When I am burdened down with care, you gently comfort me.

When I surrender all in prayer, your Spirit gives sweet peace.

Abba Father, Abba Father, my heart cries unto thee.

Abba Father, Abba Father, you alone hear my plea.

You alone hear my plea.

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Galatians 4:6 And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

Romans 8:26,27 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.

There are so many times when I really don’t know just how to pray or what I should pray for. All I know is that I want God’s way and will in my life, and in the lives of those I love. It’s such a comfort to know that I can go to God in silence, and he will search my heart and his Spirit will make intercession for me.

There's More To Come

©Deborah Bolack 2004
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Jesus left his heavenly glory to take the form of man.

When his blood was shed at Calvary, he fulfilled the Father’s plan.

Then he rose up from the grave;

defeated death, and the victory won.

God prepared for me a Saviour,

and more blessings are to come.

Precious promises prepared by my Father;

wondrous blessings he sends from above.

Praise God, my cup is overflowing,

and I know there’s more to come.

Though I’ve lived in many houses; had rooms to call my own,

Jesus promised me a mansion, when I reach my heavenly home.

In that city of pure gold, with walls of jasper, on precious stones,

God’s prepared for me a blessing,

and there’s more to come I know.

Precious promises prepared by my Father;

wondrous blessings he sends from above.

Praise God, my cup is overflowing,

and I know there’s more to come.

God gives friends to share in laughter; sends sunshine after rain.

He gives strength to bear each burden,

and his word to guide my way.

He gives wisdom, joy, and peace,

unending mercy, such grace and love.

God prepares me daily blessings,

and I know there’s more to come.

Precious promises prepared by my Father;

wondrous blessings he sends from above.

Praise God, my cup is overflowing,

and I know there’s more to come.

Praise God, there’s more to come!

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Philippians 2:8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

1 Corinthians 15:3b,4 how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures: and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

John 14:2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

Revelation 21:11,19-21 Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like jasper stone, clear as crystal; And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald; The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolyte; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the twelfth, and amethyst. And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass.

Hebrews 11:10 For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.


As a child, I always had a fascination with shiny stones, and I collected them whenever I had an opportunity. My favorites where called agates. I liked the way the light shone through them when I held them up to the sun. One of my older brothers even built me a special box to keep my rock collection in. I don’t know why we humans are so attracted to glittering stones and gems, but it’s obvious from the size of the jewelry industry that I’m not the only one who likes them.

When I began to seek God through his word, one of the first books I read was Revelation. I didn’t understand much of it, but when I came to Chapter 21, I began to read the description of the Holy City, Jerusalem. As I read about the light being like a jasper stone, clear as crystal, and how the foundations of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones, I couldn’t imagine anything more beautiful. I could picture the jasper light shining through the walls in some places, and reflecting off others, causing prisms to dance along that street of transparent gold. I thought about how most of us would be thrilled to hold just a handful of precious gems. I’m sure God knew how much importance we would place on these shiny bits of his creation. To think that he had used these gems as building blocks and paving stones made me realize just how small our dreams are in comparison to what God has prepared. I think I decided right then that I wanted to see that city for myself.

I Will Sing; Psalm 23:2-4

Yes, I’ll sing of the mercy and grace of God;
of his comfort, his love, joy and peace.
I will sing of his glory, his victory, his power.
I will sing till he comes back for me.

© Deborah Bolack 2004
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Jesus sought me and redeemed me with his precious blood.
Forever I will sing his praise.
I’ll rejoice, for Jesus loves me and abides in me.
I will sing of his mercy and grace.
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Yes, I’ll sing of the mercy and grace of God;
of his comfort, his love, joy and peace.
I will sing of his glory, his victory, his power.
I will sing till he comes back for me.
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When I’m walking through a valley, Jesus takes my hand,
and guides me to the pastures green.
Then he leads me by still waters, and restores my soul.
Of his comfort and love I will sing.
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Yes, I’ll sing of the mercy and grace of God;
of his comfort, his love, joy and peace.
I will sing of his glory, his victory, his power.
I will sing till he comes back for me.
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I commit my way to Jesus, and I trust in him,
for he will always meet my needs.
God’s peace keeps my heart and mind through Jesus Christ, my Lord.
I will sing of his joy and his peace.
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Yes, I’ll sing of the mercy and grace of God;
of his comfort, his love, joy and peace.
I will sing of his glory, his victory, his power.
I will sing till he comes back for me.
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The creator, precious Saviour, Jesus Christ, my Lord,
the Lamb of God, the King of kings.
I will tell his wondrous works, and glory in his name.
Of his victory and power I will sing.
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Yes, I’ll sing of the mercy and grace of God;
of his comfort, his love, joy and peace.
I will sing of his glory, his victory, his power.
I will sing till he comes back for me.
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I will sing.

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Psalm 23:2-4 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

My Reason To Sing

© Deborah Bolack 2003

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God laid the Earth’s foundation,

and set the world in its place;

raised up majestic mountains,

carved valleys, and spread out the plains.

God made and garnished the heavens,

 and set the stars in the night;

designed the morning sunrise,

bestowed on the world his light.

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And yet he thought of me,

with a love that spans all time and space.

Yes, created me with a special plan for all my days.

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God sent his Son to save me,

forgave me all of my sins.

He gave his word to guide me,

his Spirit to dwell within.

God made my heart to hold him,

before my life had begun,

Then gave me breath to praise him,

and whispered, “There’s songs to be sung.”

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And now he lives in me, and he gives me a reason to sing.

Yes, abides in me; my Creator, my Saviour and King.

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To God be the glory, he is my reason to sing!
My reason to sing!

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What an awesome thought! The God who created this world, this universe, and things that I can’t even see or imagine, loves me! To think that before I was even born, he knew me, and he had a plan for my life!


Hebrews 1:10 And, thou , Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:

Psalm 8:3,4 When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; What is man, that thou art mindful of him? And the son of man, that thou visitest him?

Psalm 104:33 I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

Don't Look Back

© Deborah Bolack 2002
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My heart was overwhelmed by the times I’d compromised.

Past mistakes and failures were all there before my eyes.

How could my Saviour use me? I’d wasted so much time.

As I bowed my head in sorrow,

I heard a still small voice reply,

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“Don’t look back, the past is past;

put your hand to the plow.

Today you can move forward,

if you’ll trust me and serve me now.

Don’t look back, just run the race,

and press on toward the mark.

Lay aside every sin and weight;

just trust me with all your heart.

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If you’re longing to be free from the cords of sin that bind,

You can have forgiveness; don’t believe the devil’s lies.

The Lord still wants to use you, so now redeem the time.

If you’ll bow your head, repenting,

I know a still small voice will guide.

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“Don’t look back, the past is past;

Put your hand to the plow.

Today you can move forward,

if you'll trust me and serve me now.

Don't look back, just run the race,

and press on toward the mark.

Lay aside every sin and weight;

just trust me with all your heart.”

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Don't Look Back

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There have been times in my life when I felt that I had failed my Lord and Saviour; that I had spent so much time putting my own desires ahead of His, that it was too late to make up for lost time....that He could never use me. But it's never too late, to turn back to the Lord. God has a plan for each one of us, and even though we may take detours, and get off the path he has set before us, there is always a way back....and the moment I bow my head in repentance, the Lord takes my hand and leads the way. The rest of the road may be different from what the Lord had originally planned, but the same God who made a way in the wilderness is able to once again lead me beside still waters and through green pastures. I am so thankful that with the rising of the sun each new day, my Lord and Saviour gives me a fresh start, and an opportunity to serve him.

That fresh start is there for you too. "Don't look back, the past is past, today you can move forward if you'll trust me and serve me now."


Luke 9:62 And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom.

Hebrews 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

Philippians 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 5:16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

God's Miracles

Lord give me the eyes of a child;

To see your hand in every gift and trial,

To marvel at your works, to wonder at your grace,

To stand in awe and glorify your name.

(©2009 Deborah Bolack)
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Momma, I just saw one of God's miracles!

And I know he did it just for me.

He planted that blue flower in the middle of the field,

Just to tell me how much he cares for me.

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Lord give me the eyes of a child;

To see your hand in every gift and trial,

To marvel at your works, to wonder at your grace,

To stand in awe and glorify your name.

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Every day we experience God's miracles,

but we're quick to simply brush them aside.

We count them little blessings,and we say a prayer of thanks,

as we go on about our busy lives.

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Lord give me the eyes of a child;

To see your hand in every gift and trial,

To marvel at your works, to wonder at your grace,

To stand in awe and glorify your name.

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Everyone wants to tell of God's miracles;

of great healings, and of reaching lost souls.

But greater is the message of a simple childlike faith,

crying,"I just saw one of our God's miracles!"

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Lord give me the eyes of a child;

To see your hand in every gift and trial,

To marvel at your works, to wonder at your grace,

To stand in awe and glorify your name.

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Lord, I just saw one of your miracles!

I stand in awe and glorify your name!

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This song was based on a post written by a blogger friend. I decided to include her post here, so you'll see just why I had to write this song....how could I not!?

Here is Julie's post below......God's Miracles.....

Have you ever had a time when something was said, maybe it wasn't even said to you, but you heard it and just couldn't get it out of your head? This happened to me the other day. We were driving to church when Jerry yelled out excitedly from the back seat, "Momma, I just saw one of God's miracles!" I can't even remember exactly what he saw. It had something to do with a turkey balloon and the wind!? (Jerry's four-going-on-five.) Regardless, I just haven't been able to shake that statement.

Everyday, God does wonderful, amazing things all around us and we just keep on going like it was nothing. Young children see things differently. I suppose that's one of the reasons we've been admonished to have faith like a child. Jerry often marvels over things that seem so everyday to me. I was reading in the Psalms to the kids a few nights ago when Jerry just couldn't get over the fact that God, the Almighty God, wants to be his God too. I remember last Easter when Jerry found a little purple flower growing in the middle of a huge field. He wondered that the Creator of the Universe put that little flower right there for him to enjoy. This morning, he said he was so thankful that God helped him to sleep all night long. Every day brings some new revelation to strengthen his faith in the I AM.

Recently, we have seen many of God's miracles. God has healed my father's irregularly high heart rate, surprising the doctors, and giving us reason to rejoice. We have driven many thousands of kilometers through mountains, valleys, plains, desert, etc... and have not had one accident. God has spared us from the more serious flu viruses going around. The list goes on.

Everyday God puts miracles -- not chance circumstances, not coincidences -- but MIRACLES in our lives. How often do we recognize them? Big things like miraculous healings, well, those are the ones we can't wait until testimony time to share. For some reason, we often convince ourselves that "big" miracles are a sign of God's approval on our lives. Yet, we diminish the importance of what we consider "little blessings" as inconsequential. Even when we do value them, we are embarrassed to share them because it seems childish to think of such things as miracles. Consider this -- ALL of God's miracles are for the simple reason of bringing glory to GOD. Don't be afraid to share them.

Let me ask you this, "What is a miracle?" This may seem over simplified, but -- miracles are something only God can do. It took no more of God's power to heal my dad than it did to put a little blue flower in a field in just the right spot for a little boy to learn that God cares about him. It takes the same power to save a sinful soul from Hell that it does to keep you breathing.

"Momma, I just saw one of God's miracles!" Have you seen a miracle lately? God bless you. Keep on a prayin'!

His Great Love

©Deborah Bolack 1999
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When I was dead in sin, God spoke so tenderly.

I knew that friends were praying, and weeping just for me.

God, who is rich in mercy, with his great love, loved me,

and now I am persuaded, through faith, his grace saved me.

I left my false profession, and Jesus set me free,

when I surrendered all at the cross of Calvary.

God who is rich in mercy, with his great love, loved me,

and now I am persuaded, through faith, his grace saved me.

He took my heavy burden, and now abides in me.

He gives my life direction, and fills my heart with peace.

God who is rich in mercy, with his great love, loved me,

and now I am persuaded, through faith, his grace saved me.

God's great love saved me.
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When our son, Lorne was sixteen, we attended our church’s family camp, as we did every year. The message being preached that morning was from Ephesians Chapter 3, but Lorne happened to glance over at Ephesians 2: 4,5 and read, But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) Lorne was suddenly struck with the realization that God loved him! Not that this was new to him, but he had just never quite seen it so clearly before. The invitation song was, ‘Almost Persuaded.……..almost but lost.’ The message from the previous day had been, “Don’t Go To Hell On a False Profession.” Lorne had made previous professions of salvation, but that morning he knew that he was still lost. At the end of the message, Lorne went forward and asked the Lord to save him. Praise the Lord! A few days later I asked Lorne to jot down a few thoughts and scriptures that had led to his salvation, and I wrote ‘His Great Love,’ as Lorne’s salvation song.
Lorne has had his share of struggles as he has made his way along this journey. It is my prayer that no matter what trials come in this life, Lorne will always remember that God’s rich mercy and great love have never diminished.

Ephesians 2:4,5 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)


Acts 26:28 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.

Bring Them Unto Me

Bring them unto me,

your lost, your loved, your wayward ones,

bring them unto me, bring them unto me.

Oh hurt and weary come, come on bended knee,

and bring them unto me.

©Deborah Bolack 2010

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A father in despair is trying desperately

to find someone to deliver his son

from the devil's snare, and set him free.

But all he's tried has failed, and his heavy heart is grieved.

He's struggling on; his hope is almost gone,

when Jesus says, "Bring him unto me."

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Bring them unto me,

your lost, your loved, your wayward ones,

bring them unto me, bring them unto me.

Oh hurt and weary come, come on bended knee,

and bring them unto me.

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A child gone astray can shatter all our dreams.

Our hopes and plans built on shifting sand,

that keeps giving way beneath our feet.

But in our brokeness is the healing that we need.

We'll find the strength to hope and trust again,

'cause Jesus says, "Bring them unto me."

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Bring them unto me,

your lost, your loved, your wayward ones,

bring them unto me, bring them unto me.

Oh hurt and weary come, come on bended knee,

 and bring them unto me.

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Bring them unto me, and lay them at my feet.

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I wrote this song in January, 2010. My friend Aliene had posted a message by Charles Spurgeon, who just happens to be one of my favorite preachers from days gone by.


His text was Mark 9:19 He answereth him, and saith, oh faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.

In his message he kept repeating the phrase, "Bring them unto me!" Of course those words stuck in my head until I put them into a song.

Gussy's Song, Adoption Song Acts 17: 25-28

(ignore extra notes at end)

© Deborah Bolack 1996

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God gave you life, God gave you breath,

and for a time he’s given you to us.

You brought us joy right from the start.

 For all time you’ll be in our hearts.

All things work together for good,

the Lord has promised in his word.

And in his plan we will put our trust,

for it was he who lent you to us.

We gave you love, we watched you grow,

and if in time, we have to let you go,

God will give peace; you’re in his hands.

In his time we will understand.

And so for the time  you are here,

we’ll hold each moment precious and dear.

And thank the Lord for the time that we share,

and for entrusting you to our care.

God gave you life, God gave you breath,

and for a time he’s given you to us.

God gives us grace, you’re in his hands.
In his time we will understand.

You are in his hands.

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Acts 17:25b, 28a seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;
For in him we live, and move, and have our being;

Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Psalm 28: 6,7 Blessed be the Lord, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications. The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.

Psalms 34:8 O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.

 One day a little boy came to our home as an emergency placement. He was a scrawny little two and a half month old baby. We seldom had the opportunity to foster babies, so when given my choice between three siblings, I said we’d take the baby. It happened that we were also waiting for an adoption placement at the time, so we were only accepting short term emergency foster children. Two weeks quickly turned into two months, and then four months. By this time we had fallen in love with Justin, who we had somehow nicknamed ‘Gussy.’

 When our agency heard that we had used the word ‘adopt,’ two social workers were promptly dispatched to our door to set us straight. We were told in no uncertain terms that it was highly unlikely that we would ever be allowed to adopt this baby, and that we should forget about it.

 As much as I loved Gussy, I knew I needed to prepare my heart for whatever might happen. The only way to do that was to remind myself of who is in control. It wasn’t the social workers who had placed the baby, and it surely wasn’t us. It was God who brought Gussy to our home, and it was God who had a plan for his life. All he asked of us was to love this precious baby, and to care for him, for however long he stayed with us.

 As it turned out, Justin did stay with us! It was a very long and difficult process, but shortly after he turned four years old, we were granted legal guardianship of Justin. God is good!

 This song was my response to being told that we should not hold out hope of adopting Gussy. When it comes right down to it, this should be our response concerning all of our children. When the Lord blesses our lives with a child, we have no way of knowing how long we them. Whether through illness, a tragic accident, or some other circumstance, any one of our children can be taken from us. We need to cherish every moment we have with our children, and seek God’s wisdom for the part we have been given in his plan for their lives.