CHAPTER 1
PART 1
Faith
FAITH* * *
Faith is the substance of things not seen.
It is the evidence of things not known.
It is the hope of things about which I dream,
and the confidence in things not shown.
Faith is the joy of things not found,
And the love of all things felt.
It is the comfort and peace of mind all around,
and the fate of things life's dealt.
Faith is the power of things invested,
The courage of things not tried.
The birth of things not tested,
And the truth of things not denied.
Faith is the future of my destiny.
It is the essence of my trust and hope.
Faith is believing in the Lamb of Calvary,
Who made it possible for me to cope.
Cancer is Not For Me* * *
It's cancer they say that's inside of me,
But God's Word tells me I've been set free.
and who the Son sets free is free indeed.
God said He's got everything I need.
That's why today I am a "Prisoner of Hope"
God promises to heal me and help me to cope.
It's Him who I trust with all of my heart.
His promise to me is that He'll never depart.
His presence with me is always felt,
So cancer is not for me, it's just the hand I've been dealt.
But God is able to do whatever I need.
It's Him who enables me to succeed.
This cancer my joy it can never steal
God has the power and desire to heal.
So, I praise Him today and every day,
Because cancer is not for me and it will not stay.
Everything to Gain* * *
Lord, I have nothing to lose by trusting You, but everything to
gain.
I have nothing to fear, nothing to doubt, but everything to gain.
I have nothing to hide and nothing to reveal, but everything to
gain.
I have nothing to hurt and nothing to harm, but everything to
gain.
I have nothing to decide and nothing to destroy, but everything
to gain.
I have nothing to hold back and nothing to hinder, but
everything to gain.
So today Lord, I trust You completely and I call boldly on Your
Holy Name;
Because I know that I have nothing in this world to lose, but
everything to gain.
God's Favor* * *
God's Favor is for me today
It is Helpful and Beneficial in every way
Favor Compliments, Obliges, and shows respect
It is accommodating, Indulging, Presenting, Giving, without
neglect
God's favor is his Grace, His Gift, His assistance in my time of
need
His favor is admirable, Benevolent and helps me to succeed.
God's Favor is a Blessing I can't earn and often don't deserve
But His favor is one reason I continue to serve.
Fear* * *
Fear is an unreasonable manifestation of what is not real
Distressed, doubting and defeated is how fear causes you to
feel
Terrorized, frightened and alarmed, fear is designed to divert
Causing you to panic, agitate, and avert
Making you anxious, irrational and afraid
Fear creates a sense of paranoia and dread.
It's amazing what fear does to the unfocused mind
But faith in God allows us to put the fear behind.
God Gives Me Strength* * *
God gives me the strength, courage, and ability I need,
To do His work and to succeed.
All of my days are written in His book.
All of my sins on the cross He took.
I love to pray each and every day,
For favor, wisdom and the will to obey.
I pray for peace of mind, and for His grace,
No matter what troubles and trials I face.
I am more than a conqueror through Christ Who lives.
I am blessed beyond measure because He forgives.
God is my source and He is still on the throne.
I am truly grateful that I am His own
God gives me strength, His purpose to fulfill
To trust and obey and to do His Holy will.
Yes, God gives me strength, His Word is my guide.
Every one of my needs He will provide.
It Shall Come to Pass
(Deuteronomy 28:1-14)* * *
Don't look at where I am right now, because ...
It shall come to pass.
Don't worry about my physical health right now, because ...
It shall come to pass.
Don't worry about my financial wealth right now, because ...
It shall come to pass.
Don't worry about my work circumstances right now,
because ...
It shall come to pass.
Don't worry about my family situation right now, because ...
It shall come to pass.
Don't worry about my home conditions right now, because ...
It shall come to pass.
Don't worry about my personal relationships right now,
because ...
It shall come to pass.
Don't worry about my enemies right now, because ...
It shall come to pass.
Don't worry about me at all right now, because ...
I've got His Word on it, and
It shall come to pass.
God is My Supply* * *
Father, You said if I would give, You would supply
All of my needs until the day that I die.
I trust You and believe in Your Holy Word.
I've taken a step of faith, Your voice I have heard.
So I made a commitment to freely give
An offering of sacrifice so that I might live
The life You purposed for me starting today.
You said I'd receive if I am willing to obey.
I've decided to plant a seed of faith and hope,
No matter what obstacles I face, You help me to cope.
You are my supply, Lord, in You I put my faith, hope and trust.
You are a God who is merciful and just.
Yes, God You're my supply, it's You I believe
You are my Hope, Your favor I receive
That's why I can say I am truly satisfied,
Because You are my supply, my friend and my guide.
God is Not Through
With Me Yet* * *
I need you to be very patient with me;
I am a Child of the King, as I hope you can see.
So, be patient with me from sun-up to sunset,
Simply because God is not through with me yet.
I am unfinished, incomplete, a wretch undone.
But because of the death of God's Only Son,
Though I've come a long way, I still have a long way to go.
I've done a lot and seen a lot, and I still don't know,
All there is to know, nor done all there is to do.
In order to survive, I also need you.
God is not through with me yet, you see;
But I'm thankful to God, that I'm better than I used to be.
God Promised* * *
I've spent a lot of time worrying over my past,
But God's Word promises me that trouble will not last.
I've been frustrated, discouraged and too tired to care,
But God said that all of my burdens, He would surely share.
I've spent too many nights lamenting over things I did before,
But God said in His Word that He would open every door.
God promised to freely give me joy and abundant life,
To fulfill His purpose as a Christian, a mother, and a wife.
No matter what mistakes I've made, God can restore the years,
Because He promised He would wipe away all of my tears.
Yes, I've been through a lot of heartache and pain,
But God said to stay focused in sunshine and rain.
So, I thank God each day for His Favor Shield,
And I pray that to His divine will, I will always yield.
The Private Me Only
God Can See* * *
The private me, the one others cannot see,
Only God really knows, from my head to...
