WHEN YOU NEED TO ENCOURAGE YOURSELF

WE HAVE DECIDED TO FOLLOW JESUS.
NO TURNING BACK!  NO TURNING BACK!


THOUGH NONE GO WITH US, STILL WE WILL FOLLOW.
NO TURNING BACK!  NO TURNING BACK!


THE WORLD BEHIND US, THE CROSS BEFORE US.
NO TURNING BACK!  NO TURNING BACK!


Because we follow Him...

We go to the death,
We go to the ground, the wall, the floor.
We fall a thousand times.
And rise, a thousand and one.

We choose Him over all.
We crave Him more and more.
We study His every Word.
And mimic His life of love.

Because we follow Him...

We understand His sacrifice.
We partake in His Death.
We wear spit on our faces.
And slip shirts over scars.

We turn our faces from evil things.
We flee from sin.
We confess when we fail.
And seek righteousness.

Because we follow Him...

We live changed.
We turn off the t.v.
We stop swearing and drinking and lying and dying.
And thirst is quenched with Living Water.

We wait patiently for Him.
We wait patiently for our children, our husbands, our friends, ourselves.
We know His promises.
And stand firm on the Rock of our Salvation.

Because we follow Him...

We cry out for wisdom.
We make Him our hiding place.
We accept the gift He gave ALL for...
And know that He gave it all for US.

We let our lights shine no matter the cost.
We bring Him because He lives.
We know He hates darkness.
And that He is the Light.

Because we follow Him...

We trust that His ways are higher.
We know that He is the Victor.
We lean on His arms Everlasting.
And rest in Him.

We live forgiven.
We Trust His Grace.
We take His hand daily.
And obey God.

Because we love Him so...


We.  Obey.  God.

Set your face toward the New Jerusalem and follow Jesus,

Bernadette