What Love Means

[Judy Harder]

Wherever You go, Lord
Grant that I may go too
For my greatest desire
Is to be always with You
If You travel the mountains
Let me climb them by your side
If You sail seas and oceans
Let me remain through each tide



If into the heavens You fly
Lord, may I reach this great height
If into the dark valleys You go
Lord, remain always in my sight
Through joy and through tears
Through darkness and light
Grant that I may be with You
Through each day and each night



For who knows me like You do?
Who loves me with a love so sweet?
Who gives everything to me
As You have since we did meet?
To the Love and Life You give
Nothing will ever compare
So my every moment with You
Lord, I do long to share



The heights are much higher now
Bright even are the valleys low
Everything You make new and lovely
Your strength in our weakness does show
So my heart is one with Yours
I abide in You, and You in me
Transformed I am inside and out
A new woman You made me to be



Glorious it is to be Your daughter
Sweet to be one whom You love
You share with me every moment now
Just as You will when I live Above
Rejoice in Your Name I will always
Sing to you sweet songs of praise
How can I contain my joy for Jesus?
His love continually does amaze



So wherever You go, dear Lord
Please grant that I may go too
For my greatest desire is
To be always with You

~**~

© Caroline Gavin
carolinegavinre@aol.com

[Judy Harder]

Born Again, Jesus answered....


Lest a man be born again
The Kingdom of God he will not see
Such a glorious Truth to know
Yes, such a wondrous mystery
But what is this second birth?
A mother does not carry a child twice
How can we heed Christ's words?
How can we follow sacred advice?

The birth of which our Lord speaks
Is not of the flesh and blood we know
It is a birth of the spirit from Spirit
Following then wherever the Spirit does go
Sweet is this second birth
Blessed are those who in Spirit live
These taste the bliss of eternity
These savor the grace God does give

For God so loved the world
That He sent His only begotten Son
Whosoever places His faith in Christ
Knows salvation through the Holy One
In surrendering one's self to Christ
In giving Him everything and all
One finds Life and victory sweet
Following ever his dear Master's call

For to enjoy the resurrection of Christ
First one must with Him also die
A death of denying the desires of flesh
In order to spiritual heights then fly
Rejoice then in this second birth
Celebrate the Spirit Who now lives in you
Praise God for the Gift of eternal life
Thank Him for His love enduring and true

How glorious it is to live this Life
I count all lost in previous life as naught
I long to live always fully in the Spirit
For Christ's blood my redemption bought
Let us tell one and all of this story
Let us tell everyone about spiritual birth
No sweeter story is there to share
Than Christ dying to save all on earth

So may we embrace Christ each passing day
And fan the flame of the Spirit in the heart
May we lift our prayer and praise to God
Who loved each and all of us from the start
For so very sweet is this second birth
Blessed are we who in Spirit live
We taste each day the bliss of eternity
Yes, we savor the grace God does give

Praise the Lord we have been born again
The Kingdom of God each one of us shall see
Such a glorious Truth to experience and know
Yes, such a wondrous and glorious mystery

© Caroline Gavin
carolinegavinre@aol.com

Jesus answered and said unto him.
Verily, verily I say unto thee,
Except a man be born again, he
cannot see the kingdom of God.
John 3:3 KJV

[Judy Harder]

Sweet Angel

As I sit in my solitude
Quietness all around
I hear the tiny footsteps
A soft and gentle sound.

The silence hardly hindered
By the flutter of little wings
Soft melodious voices
In harmony they sing.

We came to watch over you
And do not wish you harm
Mesmerized by their presence
As I sat there in the calm.

They sprinkled the room with star dust
Particles sparkling in the air
Busy with their loving work
I could not help but stare.

Fragrances of lilacs
Surrounds the room serene
Cutest little angels
That I have ever seen.

Do you believe in angels?
One thing I know, I do
They are comforting and loving
And it's true they watch over you.

Ginny Bryant @2007
Ginny's Gift Of Love

[Judy Harder]

Watch and pray, said our Lord
That into temptation we do not fall
Alert and prayerful may we be then
Eager to answer our Master's call
For even the most virtuous
Is wretched without God's grace
Yet with His strength we can endure
With His power we run the race



In our very weaknesses
His strength He does show
When for Him we empty our all
Fullness of Spirit then we know
Sweet it is to know this power
Beautiful to feel God move
Blessed we are to be His temples
Truth of His Word in us does prove



Watch and pray I will then
Each passing day, each moment too
For by keeping wide my eyes
I discern between false and true
And prayer connects me to Him
The Eternal God on High
Communing with Him always
That to my heart He is nigh



Lead me not into temptation, Lord
Prayerful and watchful may I be
Clinging to you, my Master
Of Satan's shackles living free
For faithful You are to lead us
Lord, loving You are to save
Merciful to strengthen us
In Your Name we can be brave



Full of evil is this fallen world
Yet overcome this world did You
Nothing separates us from Your love
When we cling to all that is True
I thank You, dear Lord and Savior
I praise You for holding my hand
Next to me You walk each moment
Leading me to Your Promised Land



Love You more each day I do
To understand You more I want so
That I may love you deeper, Lord
And Your love to all I may show
Watch and pray I will be then
That into temptation I do not fall
Alert and prayerful will I be then
Eager to answer my Master's call



And sweet it is to know Your power
Beautiful to feel You move in me
Blessed I am to be Your temple
Set apart to live with You for eternity

~**~

© Caroline Gavin
carolinegavinre@aol.com

[Judy Harder]

NO ONE
falls in love by choice,
it is by CHANCE.

No one
stays in love by chance,
it is by WORK.

And no one
falls out of love by chance,
it is by CHOICE

If you love this man
please forward to 10 people.

He did
something for you,
now do something for Him.

Spread his word,
And you'll be rewarded.
How?

Matthew 10:32...
'Whoever acknowledges Me before men,
I will acknowledge him
before My Father in heaven.
But whoever disowns Me before men,
I will disown him
before My Father in heaven.'

God is going to
shift things around
for you tonight
& let things work
in your favor.

If you believe, Pass it on
Do not ignore him.
You must have
unwavering faith.
God bless you!
 

[Judy Harder]

This is a beautiful song. I hope you can find it on YouTube

I stand by the strength of Jesus
I walk just holding his hand
With Him by my side, every need is supplied
By the power of God I stand.
I know how it feels to lay by the road
while the rest of the world goes by
I know how it feels to be helpless and scared,
left without one ounce of pride


And I know how it feels when God reaches down
and with his touch lifts my burden away
I've been down it's true, but I'm living proof,
that God still works today.
I stand by the strength of Jesus
I walk just holding his hand
With Him by my side, every need is supplied
By the power of God I stand.


I know what it's like, to cry out in fear,
"O Lord, why this, why me?"
I know what it's like when all I can hear,
is the silence of my misery
And I know what it's like when that whisper breaks thru
and He says, "Child, I've been here all along
I know now you're weak, but come, lean on me,
And with my strength I'll make you strong."


I stand by the strength of Jesus
I walk just holding his hand
With Him by my side, every need is supplied
By the power of God I stand.

Written and Music by Phil Morgan.
Sung by Pam Morgan
@2001 Phil Morgan
Jammin Gentile Music, BMI. All Rights Reserved.
Directly licensed in place for Internet public performance
at A Lighthouse.com

[Judy Harder]

~ Joy of Jesus ~

Joyfully I arise each day
Knowing You are there to greet
Lord, You have brought joy ineffable
Since You and I did meet

Joy which uplifts me in the dawn
Joy which embraces me in my sleep
Joy which gleams from my eyes
Joy which shines in the dark deep



Joy which makes my heart sing
Joy which warms my body and soul
Joy which fills me to overflowing
Joy which make me beautifully whole

Joy which flows as living water
Joy which wells within me
Joy which brings prayer and praise
Joy which grows throughout eternity



Oh, sweet joy You bring, my Savior
Joy known by only those knowing You
Joy experienced by Your children
Who discover all You said is true

Faithful You are to Your promises
Prophecies are fulfilled time after time
Those who trust in Your Word, Lord
Find then a joy sweet and sublime



We will go out in joy and be led in peace
The mountains and hills will burst into song
Everlasting joy will crown our heads
For with our Father we always belong

This joy of Jesus I sing each day
This brilliant joy which does abound
Ever since the day I called You my Lord
Ever since the moment Your love I found



Join me, Christian, in songs of praise
Join me in thanking our Father Above
Join me in singing of the everlasting joy
He gives to the children He does love

Joyfully then we journey each day
Knowing our Savior walks by our side
Our Lord has brought us joy ineffable
And so in Him we will always abide

~**~

© Caroline Gavin
carolinegavinre@aol.com

[Judy Harder]

Knowing God


My heart rejoices in You, O God
My soul lifts You in constant prayer
How blessed I am to be Your daughter
To feel Your Presence is always near
So sweet to know You, Eternal One
So lovely to feel You next to me
So beautiful to hold Your Hand each day
So wondrous that Your Way I see

Lifted to new heights I am each day
For I know You, the Creator of us all
I see the world so clearly now
For You raise me to mountains tall
Yes, You opened my eyes to truly see
How blind I was before I met You
You share with me eternal wisdom
You confide in me all that is True

Those who seek You earnestly, Lord
You indeed they will joyously find
Those who set their hearts upon You
Experience transformation of the mind
Suddenly these see more than the seen
They find a world unseen yet real
Clearly they discover that life is eternal
Strongly Your love they do feel

Blessed are those who know You
Overjoyed I am to be of them one
A dear daughter of Yours, Almighty
Purchased by the blood of Your Son
My Father, my Daddy, is Jehovah
How can my joy I ever contain?
Your Name I raise continually in song
Your love is the beautiful refrain

Abba, Abba, my Father, loves me so
Indeed He sent His Son to die for me
Behold the love of my God on the Cross
More than my eyes can bear to see
Faith I have in the Sacrifice of the Lamb
Confident that His blood makes me clean
Pure and holy I am in my Father's eyes
Justified by faith I have in the unseen

Bursting with joy and thanksgiving
I find myself now each day and night
Thank You, Father, that I am to You
Precious and priceless in Your sight
Rejoice, dear brother and sister, with me
Our Daddy on High loves us so much
How can we not sing of His goodness
Of the way our hearts He does touch

For each of us knows the Eternal One
So lovely to feel Him next to you and me
So beautiful to hold His Hand each day
So wondrous it is His Way we see

~*~

© Caroline Gavin
carolinegavinre@aol.com

[Judy Harder]

 

The Love of Jesus
There's no love more precious,
more costly, more kingly.
There's no love that's greater-
that's more wonderful, more wild,
more passionate, more powerful-
than the love of Jesus.

Believe, receive, and rejoice forever in the greatest love the world has ever known!

For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38, 39 NASB






No Greater Love
There's no greater love than the love of Jesus.
There's no love that's wiser,
that's stronger, that lasts longer,
that's more willing or thrilling.

There's no love more beautiful, more bountiful,
more bold, more basic and unbiased.
There's no love more caring, more sharing,
more daring to risk all in danger for sinner and stranger.

There's no love more gracious, more giving, more living,
more sacred, more selfless, more soul-satisfying,
more pure and undying.
There's no love more verifiable, more valuable,
more validating, more victorious, more glorious.

[Judy Harder]

Lord, I commit my all to you
Each passing day and night
I long to walk upon your Way
Always in your perfect Light

For to be one with you, Lord
Is to be one with joy and peace
Indeed to walk with you, Lord
Is to each and every fear release



Your perfect love casts out fear
It brings peace and comfort divine
You bring nourishment to Life
In Your spiritual Bread and Wine

For You are the Bread of Life
You sustain the heart and soul
Your blood is the precious Wine
Cleansing us to make us whole



You are the Way, Truth and Life
No other pathways to God lead
You allow us kinship with the Father
While You fill richly our every need

Such a joy I have found in You, Lord
I cannot stop my heart from singing
I raise my arms in praise to you, God
For Love and Peace You keep bringing



Oh, that each soul would know You
That each person would Your Love feel
May each heart soften to Your Word
Ever true, ever powerful, ever real

For to know closely the Son of God
Is to know intimately the Father Above
To be one with the Word made Flesh
Is to unite with eternal Peace and Love



So many Names you have, Lord
So many roles You gloriously play
Truth, Word, Bread, Wine, Love
King, Lamb, God, Life and Way

Yet on me You have set Your sights
And upon all the children You adore
May we grow to know You deeper, Lord
May we love you each day all the more



May we spread your Message to all
The Gospel of Peace may we share
That all may rest in Your divine peace
That all may know Your loving care

May I lose myself entirely in You
For in losing ourselves we find true Life
To think that You are our Bridegroom
And Your Church your radiant Wife



To think of these truths, Lord
Truly amazes and overwhelms my mind
How humbling that You love me so
No sweeter truth I will ever find

So I commit my all to you, Lord
Each passing day and night
I will walk with You upon Your Way
Abiding always in your perfect Light

~**~

© Caroline Gavin
carolinegavinre@aol.com