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Series Code: SF
Program Code: SF210001S
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00:41 He chose me
00:45 Before the world was known 00:48 He chose me 00:52 To be His very own 00:55 He made me 00:58 Then let me choose my way 01:03 I chose to move away 01:09 He loved me 01:12 When hope had taken wing 01:15 He loved me 01:19 when I lost everything 01:23 He brought me 01:26 Redemption's work was done 01:31 Through Jesus Christ His Son 01:40 Who shall separate me 01:44 From the love of God 01:49 Shall dreams of tomorrow 01:56 Pain or sorrow 02:01 Can the need of food or earthly possessions 02:07 The threat of war or man's oppression 02:14 In all these things 02:19 Victory is our reward 02:25 Victory is our reward 02:31 Through Jesus Christ our Lord 02:41 Of this I am sure 02:45 That neither death nor life 02:48 Nor angels nor principalities 02:54 Nor powers nor things present 02:59 Nor things to come 03:05 Not height nor depth 03:10 Nor any creature shall separate me 03:16 From the love of God 03:24 Of this I am sure 03:28 That neither death nor life 03:31 Nor angels nor principalities 03:37 Nor powers nor things present 03:42 Nor things to come 03:48 Not height nor depth 03:54 Nor any creatures shall separate me 03:59 From the love of God 04:07 Through Jesus Christ our Lord 04:30 Greetings, 04:32 I am David and we are the Neuharth family. 04:35 We call our ministry, New Hearts 4 Christ. 04:38 It is a play on our last name, 04:40 it reflects our desire for Christ 04:42 to create in each one of us a new heart 04:44 through the reading of His Word. 04:46 We all have a testimony. 04:48 Today we will share a part of our testimony with you. 04:51 We hope this resonates with you on a spiritual level 04:54 and encourages you to discover 04:56 and share your own testimony. 04:58 It is the most powerful witness you might have. 05:01 I was blessed to be raised in a Christian family. 05:04 I attended church every week and participated in music. 05:07 I enjoyed church and the fellowship 05:09 that came along with it. 05:11 In 2012, our family went on a mission trip to Panama 05:14 and I shared my talents to help build a church. 05:17 I discovered true Christianity lies in helping 05:19 someone else find Christ. 05:22 I enjoyed this trip so much 05:23 we have continued to go on a yearly mission trip. 05:26 My faith grows each year as I see God's many miracles. 05:30 Several years ago 05:31 I began reading my Bible every morning 05:33 and I realized that 05:35 I was a sinner and in need of a savior. 05:37 As I continue to read, 05:39 I'm finding principles for daily living 05:41 that are changing my life 05:43 and the way I think. 05:45 Growing in Christ is a process, 05:48 so I hope we will all open our Bibles 05:51 and see where Christ leads us. 05:58 Redeemed how I love to proclaim it 06:01 Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb 06:04 Redeemed through His infinite mercy 06:07 His child and forever I am 06:10 Redeemed, redeemed 06:14 Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb 06:17 Redeemed, redeemed 06:20 Redeemed, redeemed 06:24 His child and forever I am 06:28 Redeemed and so happy in Jesus 06:32 No language my rapture can tell 06:35 I know that the light of His presence 06:38 With me doth continually dwell 06:42 Redeemed, redeemed 06:45 Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb 06:48 Redeemed, redeemed 06:51 Redeemed, redeemed 06:55 His child and forever I am 06:59 I know there is a crown that is waiting 07:02 In yonder bright mansion for me 07:06 And soon with the saints made perfect 07:09 At home with the Lord I shall be 07:12 Redeemed, redeemed 07:16 Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb 07:19 Redeemed, redeemed 07:22 Redeemed, redeemed 07:25 His child and forever I am 08:07 Hello, my name is Lisa. 08:09 I was very blessed to grow up in a Christian home. 08:12 As a teenager, my father didn't want 08:14 to attend church anymore 08:15 because of issues in the church. 08:16 At the time, I was growing in my passion for the Lord. 08:20 This caused dissension in our relationship 08:22 and I began to rebel against my father. 08:24 Rebellion is a quick spreading sin 08:26 and soon I was also rebelling against God. 08:29 As a young adult, I spent a few years 08:31 in the world trying to fill the hole in my heart, 08:34 but my hole only grew bigger. 08:36 While reaping the painful consequences of my decisions, 08:39 I went through heartbreaking trials 08:40 that began my journey back 08:42 to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. 08:44 God saved me 08:46 from the alluring lies of the devil 08:47 and became my personal savior, 08:49 best friend and solution to all of my problems. 08:52 Living life with Christ is ridiculously 08:54 better than I could have ever imagined it. 08:56 Through the years, my favorite hymn has been, 08:58 It Is Well With My Soul. 09:00 I have found that as long as I cling to Jesus, 09:04 no matter how out of control life may seem, 09:06 it is well with my soul. 09:20 When peace like a river 09:26 Attendeth my way 09:30 When sorrows 09:33 Like sea billows roll 09:41 Whatever my lot 09:46 Thou hast taught me to say 09:50 It is well 09:53 It is well with my soul 10:00 It is well It is well 10:05 With my soul 10:07 With my soul 10:09 It is well 10:12 It is well with my soul 10:19 My sin oh, 10:22 the joy of this glorious thought! 10:28 My sin, not in part, 10:32 But the whole 10:37 Is nailed to the cross 10:41 And I bear it no more 10:46 Praise the Lord 10:48 Praise the Lord O my soul! 10:55 It is well It is well 10:59 With my soul With my soul 11:04 It is well 11:06 It is well with my soul 11:13 And Lord, haste the day 11:17 When my faith shall be sight 11:21 The clouds be rolled back as a scroll 11:30 The trump shall resound 11:34 And the Lord shall descend 11:38 Even so, it is well with my soul 11:47 It is well 11:49 It is well 11:52 With my soul 11:54 With my soul 11:56 It is well 11:59 It is well with my soul 12:06 It is well 12:09 It is well 12:12 With my soul 12:25 Lucas, age 17 is our oldest son, 12:27 the family alto violinist 12:29 and harmonica player. 12:30 In many ways I credit him with my salvation. 12:33 At 21, I married someone 12:34 who also grew up a Christian, 12:36 but wasn't walking with the Lord. 12:38 We both talked of how someday 12:39 we would be the perfect loving family. 12:42 Within a year I was pregnant 12:43 and in that moment 12:44 I quit my rough life cold turkey. 12:46 While I didn't love myself 12:48 enough to care for my own body, 12:49 I love that little child growing inside of me 12:51 enough to do anything. 12:53 At two days of life, Lucas quit breathing, 12:56 went into heart failure and was helicoptered 12:58 to Children's Hospital in Seattle. 13:00 I hit rock bottom. 13:02 There was nothing I could do but cry out to God for help. 13:05 Lucas' father became angry with God 13:07 and his life spiraled even more out of control. 13:10 I was told that Lucas 13:12 was missing part of a chromosome 13:13 and to expect severe delays and challenges in everything. 13:17 Lucas' first few years of life 13:19 involved more surgeries than I can count. 13:22 He was fed from a tube his first three years of life 13:24 until his brother pulled it out in a wrestling match. 13:27 After kindergarten, 13:28 he still didn't know his letters and numbers. 13:30 Children's Hospital evaluated him 13:32 and said he was retarded and would never read or write. 13:35 I knew Lucas struggled, but I knew he could learn, 13:38 so I chose to homeschooled Lucas 13:40 instead of pursuing my nursing career. 13:42 By the end of the year with lots of tears 13:44 and hard work from both of us, he was at grade level. 13:47 In 2018, Children's Hospital reevaluated Lucas 13:50 and they were not able to diagnose him 13:51 with a single learning disability. 13:54 Lucas is a unique fellow with a sweet, 13:56 compassionate and caring personality. 13:58 While Satan meant evil for Lucas, 14:00 God is using Lucas' life to show his miraculous power. 14:04 Lucas plans to spend his life as a missionary mechanic, 14:08 pilot and Bible worker in Alaska. 14:17 Would you be free from your burden of sin 14:20 There's power in the blood Power in the blood 14:24 Would you or evil a victory win 14:28 There's wonderful power in the blood 14:32 There is power, power wonder-working power 14:36 In the blood of the Lamb 14:40 There is power, power wonder-working power 14:44 In the precious blood of the Lamb 14:48 Would you be whiter much whiter than snow 14:52 There's power in the blood 14:55 Power in the blood 14:57 Come for a cleansing to Calvary's tide 15:00 There's wonderful power in the blood 15:04 There is power, power wonder-working power 15:08 In the blood of the Lamb 15:12 There is power, power wonder-working power 15:16 In the precious blood of the Lamb 15:21 Would you do service for Jesus your king 15:25 There's power in the blood Power in the blood 15:29 Would you live daily 15:31 His praises to sing 15:33 There's wonderful power in the blood 15:37 There is power, power wonder-working power 15:41 In the blood of the Lamb 15:45 There is power, power wonder-working power 15:49 In the precious blood of the Lamb 15:56 Levi, age 16, is our middle son, 15:58 sings baritone 16:00 and plays the violin and trumpet. 16:01 When I was three weeks pregnant with Levi, 16:03 I decided to leave my abusive marriage 16:05 because I feared for our lives 16:06 and I wanted to give my children a better life. 16:09 Life seemed impossible. 16:11 When I'm pregnant, 16:12 I'm sick the entire nine months. 16:14 I also had to single-handedly provide financially, 16:17 find childcare and manage 16:18 all of Lucas' medical appointments. 16:21 Many friends advised me to have an abortion. 16:23 They said, "God would understand 16:25 this was an impossible situation." 16:27 I'm ashamed to admit that I wanted to, 16:30 but in my heart I couldn't end life. 16:32 I cried and begged God for a miscarriage, 16:34 but in his wisdom He did not. 16:37 When Levi was born, 16:38 he was the cutest and easiest baby. 16:40 At nine months Levi was running and talking. 16:42 Lucas quickly copied Levi 16:44 as he didn't want to be left out. 16:46 I was shocked to see that what I considered a burden, 16:49 impossible to bear was actually God's answer 16:52 to Lucas' and my predicament. 16:54 To this day, Levi is a pusher, 16:56 dreamer, adventurous and hard worker. 16:58 He loves God's nature 17:00 and his current dream is to support himself 17:02 as a general contractor, 17:03 get married, have a bunch of kids 17:05 and be a missionary bush pilot. 17:08 Standing by purpose true 17:11 Heeding God's command 17:13 Honor them the faithful few 17:16 All hail to Daniel's band 17:18 Dare to be a Daniel 17:21 Dare to stand alone 17:25 Dare to have a purpose firm 17:30 Dare to make it known 17:33 Many mighty men are lost 17:36 Daring not to stand 17:38 Who for God had been a host 17:41 By joining Daniel's band 17:43 Dare to be a Daniel 17:46 Dare to stand alone 17:50 Dare to have a purpose firm 17:55 Dare to make it known 17:59 Many giants great and tall 18:01 Stalking through the land 18:04 Headlong to the earth would fall 18:07 If met by Daniel's band 18:09 Dare to be a Daniel 18:12 Dare to stand alone 18:16 Dare to have a purpose firm 18:21 Dare to make it known 18:26 Hold the gospel banner high 18:29 On to victory grand 18:31 Satan and his hosts defy 18:34 And shout for Daniel's band 18:37 Dare to be a Daniel 18:39 Dare to stand alone 18:44 Dare to have a purpose firm 18:48 Dare to make it known 18:52 Dare to have a purpose firm 18:58 Dare to make it known 19:13 As I looked at the situation 19:15 I was in, a single mom with two babies, 19:17 one of them extremely sick, having to support myself. 19:20 It would be easy to feel sorry for myself 19:22 and view myself as a victim. 19:24 But the truth was, these were the consequences 19:27 of my decisions, the consequences of sin. 19:30 I had been raised in a Christian home, 19:32 I had access to the Bible, 19:34 but I had chosen to disobey God 19:36 and go my own way. 19:37 I had loved my fleshly desires above God's law. 19:41 I had set up my own idols 19:42 I worshiped instead of trusting God's love 19:45 and obeying His Word. 19:47 I had used His name in vain, disobeyed my parents, 19:50 killed myself with drugs, 19:51 dressed provocatively 19:53 and gone from relationship to relationship 19:55 attempting to find love. 19:57 I had coveted freedom and the ways of these worlds. 20:00 These sins didn't take away the sins of my husband. 20:03 But in reality, the reason I was a victim 20:06 to his crimes was 20:07 because I had rebelled against God 20:09 and stepped out of the protection 20:11 of a law of God and my parents. 20:13 While living the ways of the world, 20:14 I experienced fleeting pleasure, 20:17 but those pleasures led 20:18 to the deepest pain and consequences 20:20 that last for eternity. 20:23 Our first step back to God is repentance. 20:26 True repentance is taking accountability 20:28 for our actions, 20:29 seeing how awfully wrong we are in disobeying God's law 20:33 and seeing how wonderful God and His law are. 20:36 As we repent a peace that passes 20:39 all understanding washes over us, 20:41 we become a new creature. 20:43 The old has passed away, the new has come. 20:46 We not only keep His law, but we love to keep His law. 21:01 Have you been to Jesus for the cleansing power? 21:05 Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? 21:09 Are you fully trusting in His grace this hour? 21:13 Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? 21:17 Are you washed in the blood 21:21 In the soul cleansing blood of the Lamb? 21:25 Are you fully trusting in His grace this hour? 21:29 Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? 21:34 Are you walking daily by the Savior's side? 21:38 Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? 21:42 Do you rest each moment in the Crucified? 21:46 Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? 21:50 Are you washed in the blood 21:55 In the soul cleansing blood of the Lamb? 21:59 Are you fully trusting in His grace this hour? 22:03 Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? 22:07 When the Bridegroom cometh will your robes be white? 22:12 Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? 22:16 Will your soul be ready for the mansions bright 22:19 Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb 22:23 Are you washed in the blood 22:28 In the soul cleansing blood of the Lamb? 22:32 Are you fully trusting in His grace this hour? 22:36 Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? 22:45 While going through my divorce, to be safe, 22:48 I left my home and rented a mobile home 22:50 on church member's property. 22:51 Kathy's brother would come 22:53 over most weekends and spend time with the family. 22:55 Kathy tried to play matchmaker, 22:57 she told her brother he should marry me. 22:59 He was 34 and never married and he said, 23:01 "I wouldn't marry her, she's just a child." 23:04 Kathy tried to suggest I marry her brother and I said, 23:07 "No way, he's an old man." 23:09 But one day in church, 23:11 David sat down beside me and put his arm around me. 23:13 Eight months later, we were married. 23:15 My life had been an out of control whirlwind. 23:18 The day after we were married, all of a sudden 23:20 I burst into uncontrollable sobs for hours. 23:23 It hit me. 23:24 Here I was with a majorly messed up life, 23:28 two very small children, 23:29 one of them very medically challenged 23:31 and yet this man had taken me 23:33 as I was and loved me. 23:35 I was overwhelmed with such love and commitment. 23:38 God's love is even stronger. 23:41 He sees us as the wretch we are 23:43 because of the life of sin that we have chosen 23:45 and yet He left the perfect heavens above, 23:48 humbled Himself to be born into the poorest 23:51 of families on earth, lived a perfect life 23:54 despite the severe abuse and willingly lay down 23:57 His life to save us. 23:59 Oh, what glorious love 24:01 that our minds cannot even begin to comprehend. 24:04 Ephesians 3:18-19 says, 24:06 "So that you may know 24:08 what is the breadth and length and height 24:10 and depth and to know the love of Christ, 24:13 which surpasses all knowledge 24:14 that you may be filled up to the fullness of God." 24:26 In my darkness Jesus found me 24:31 Touched my eyes and made me see 24:36 Broke sin's chains that long had bound me 24:41 Gave me life and liberty 24:47 O glorious love of Christ my Lord Divine 24:52 That made Him stoop to save a soul like mine 24:57 Through all my days and then in heaven above 25:03 My song will silence never 25:06 I'll worship Him forever 25:09 And praise Him for His glorious love 25:17 Oh, amazing truth to ponder 25:22 He whom angel hosts attend 25:27 Lord of Heaven God's Son what wonder 25:33 He became the sinner's friend 25:39 O glorious love of Christ my Lord Divine 25:44 That made Him stoop to save a soul like mine 25:50 Through all my days and then in heaven above 25:56 My song will silence never 25:58 I'll worship Him forever 26:01 And praise Him for His glorious love 26:08 And praise Him for 26:12 His glorious love 26:24 Benjamin, age 13 is our youngest son. 26:28 He's the family pianist and soprano. 26:30 Benjamin was blessed to be born to two loving parents 26:33 and two adoring big brothers. 26:35 He quickly became one of the trio 26:37 and they grew up wandering around as farm boys 26:39 on our country property. 26:40 At a young age all three boys started singing 26:43 and playing violin and three part harmony. 26:45 At the age of six, Benjamin sat down at the piano one day 26:48 for the first time and played Jesus Loves Me 26:50 with two hands by ear. 26:52 God has given Benjamin 26:53 a very unique talent on the piano. 26:55 Besides the piano, 26:57 Benjamin loves reading missionary stories 26:58 and laying block to build churches 27:00 in the mission field. 27:01 He is looking forward to serving God 27:03 as a missionary in the United States 27:05 as he believes the US needs missionaries the most. 27:17 Amazing grace 27:21 How sweet the sound 27:25 That saved a wretch like me 27:31 I once was lost 27:35 But now I'm found 27:39 Was blind but now I see 28:15 'Twas grace that taught 28:19 My heart to fear 28:22 And grace my fears relieved 28:29 How precious did that grace appear 28:36 The hour I first believed 28:43 Through many dangers, toils, and snares 28:50 I have already come 28:57 'Tis grace has brought me safe 29:02 Thus far 29:04 And grace will lead me home 29:12 When we've been there ten thousand years 29:19 Bright shining as the sun 29:25 We've no less days to sing God's praise 29:32 Than when we first begun 29:47 One of the best things my parents ever did for me 29:49 was lead in morning and evening worship. 29:51 For a short time in my teenage years, 29:53 I personally studied my Bible, 29:55 but when I went my own way, 29:56 I no longer spent time in God's Word. 29:59 When I hit rock bottom, 30:01 it drove me back to my Bible 30:02 and a personal relationship with Jesus. 30:05 I found comfort in His Word, 30:06 promises that I could claim 30:08 and the Lord began to change my heart 30:10 and character through His Word. 30:12 When I married David, my daily Bible study 30:14 ended as to the honeymoon phase, 30:16 my love cup was filled through my husband. 30:18 But soon real life hit and I found myself empty again. 30:22 For years, I would pull out my Bible 30:24 when I felt my need of God and then just be too busy 30:26 when life was smooth. 30:28 One day after another tough one, 30:30 I announced to the family, 30:31 "I'm up early tomorrow morning to read my Bible." 30:33 Someone said, "And how long is it going to last this time?" 30:37 The truth of these words stung. 30:39 Out of a stubborn determination I said, 30:41 "This time it's lasting for a lifetime." 30:44 As I began to read my Bible, 30:46 I expected everything to be better. 30:48 But at first things got worse. 30:50 But God worked His miracle and shortly afterwards, 30:52 our whole family decided to get up early 30:54 each morning and individually read our Bibles 30:56 before coming together for family worship. 30:59 Through the reading of His Word, 31:00 God has dramatically changed our lives. 31:03 It hasn't taken our trials away, 31:05 but rather God has used His Word 31:07 to guide us through them. 31:09 I have learned there's only one way 31:10 to come to know Christ 31:12 and that is through me 31:13 personally searching the scriptures. 31:15 We cannot rely upon our parents, pastors, spouse 31:18 or anyone else for our salvation. 31:20 We are not saved by being a Christian in name 31:22 or showing up at church, but only through 31:25 a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. 31:27 His Word, the Bible is His primary method 31:29 of communicating with us. 31:31 His Word provides real solutions 31:33 to our everyday struggles. 31:35 I challenge each one of us to rise early each morning 31:38 and seek God through the reading of His Word. 31:50 I come to the garden alone 31:57 While the dew 31:59 Is still on the roses 32:05 And the voice I hear 32:09 Falling on my ear 32:13 The Son of God discloses 32:22 And He walks with me 32:26 And He talks with me 32:30 And He tells me 32:32 I am his own 32:37 And the joy we share 32:40 As we tarry there 32:46 None other has ever known 32:56 He speaks and the sound 32:59 Of his voice is so sweet 33:05 The birds hush their singing 33:11 And the melody that 33:16 He gave to me 33:19 Within my heart is ringing 33:28 And He walks with me 33:33 And He talks with me 33:36 And He tells me 33:39 I am his own 33:43 And the joy we share 33:47 As we tarry there 33:53 None other has ever known 34:03 I stay in the garden with Him 34:09 Though the night 34:11 Around me be falling 34:17 But He bids me go 34:20 Through the voice of woe 34:24 His voice to me 34:28 Is calling 34:33 And He walks with me 34:38 And He talks with me 34:41 And He tells me 34:44 I am his own 34:49 And the joy we share 34:53 As we tarry there 34:58 None other has ever known 35:12 Jeremiah 29:13 says, 35:14 "And you will seek Me and find Me 35:16 when you search for Me with all of your heart." 35:18 As I made the decision to start reading my Bible every day, 35:21 I came to a new crossroad. 35:23 I now was learning what was right and wrong. 35:26 I was learning the power of God, 35:28 but was I willing to submit to His calling? 35:31 Not just in name as a Christian, 35:33 but was I willing to live for Him 35:35 every moment of the day? 35:37 I remember one morning as I was reading, 35:39 I was convicted of how often 35:40 I ignored the Holy Spirit's impression on my mind. 35:43 I wasn't so terrible as to say, "No," but rather, 35:46 "That's a great idea, I'll get to it later," 35:49 but somehow later never came. 35:51 I realized each time 35:52 I was rejecting Christ, crucifying Him afresh 35:55 and going my own way. 35:57 This pain then discouraged me, so I made a deal with God, 36:01 every time I hear that still small voice, 36:03 I promised to immediately obey it. 36:05 As I made this decision, 36:06 I found my life radically changed. 36:09 All of a sudden, it wasn't me making the decisions, 36:12 it was Jesus. 36:13 And when Jesus makes the decisions, 36:15 we will have a peace 36:16 knowing that everything will be okay. 36:19 Even if I die, my salvation is secure with Him 36:23 and He will provide for my family. 36:32 I once was lost in sin 36:35 But Jesus took me in 36:37 And then a little light 36:38 From heaven filled my soul 36:42 It bathed my heart in love 36:44 And wrote my name above 36:46 And just a little talk 36:47 With Jesus made me whole 36:50 Now let us have a little talk with Jesus 36:53 Let us tell him all about our troubles 36:55 He will hear our faintest cry 36:58 And he will answer by and by 37:00 Now when you feel A little prayer wheel turning 37:03 And you know a little fire is burning 37:05 You will find a little talk 37:07 With Jesus makes it right 37:11 Sometimes my path seems drear 37:14 Without a ray of cheer 37:16 And then a cloud of doubt 37:18 May hide the light of day 37:21 The mists of sin may rise 37:24 And hide the starry skies 37:26 But just a little talk 37:28 With Jesus clears the way 37:31 Now let us have a little talk with Jesus 37:33 Let us tell him all about our troubles 37:36 He will hear our faintest cry 37:38 And he will answer by and by 37:40 Now when you feel 37:41 A little prayer wheel turning 37:43 And you know a little fire is burning 37:45 You will find a little talk 37:46 With Jesus makes it right It makes it right 37:53 I may have doubts and fears 37:56 My eyes be filled with tears 37:59 But my Jesus is a friend 38:01 Who watches day and night 38:06 I go to Him in prayer 38:09 He knows my every care 38:12 And just a little talk 38:13 With my Jesus makes it right 38:20 Now let us have a little talk with Jesus 38:23 Let us tell him all about our troubles 38:26 He will hear our faintest cry 38:28 And he will answer by and by 38:30 Now when you feel A little prayer wheel turning 38:33 And you know a little fire is burning 38:35 You will find a little talk with Jesus 38:40 Find a little talk with Jesus 38:45 Find a little talk with Jesus makes it right 38:58 Each one of us is born with a deep heart's desire. 39:01 For men it is to be respected and admired 39:04 for what he does for others, 39:05 for women it is to be loved and cherished. 39:07 Together, men and women reflect who God is. 39:11 He desires to be respected for creating us, 39:13 protecting us and guiding us in the right paths, 39:16 and he also desperately 39:18 longs to be the very first love of our lives. 39:20 Like all women, I was born with a desire 39:23 to be cherished, 39:24 to fill that hole in my heart became my life pursuit. 39:27 As a teenager and young adult, 39:29 I pursued that through education, work, 39:31 dressing provocatively, dating and drugs. 39:34 But all of those were short lived 39:36 and left me feeling even more unloved than before. 39:39 When I got married the first time, 39:40 I thought that would for sure fill my hole, 39:43 but it was only a few weeks later, 39:44 I learned my husband's passion for me 39:46 was an unquenchable passion for other women also. 39:49 When I found out I was pregnant, 39:51 I was sure that finally my love cup would be filled. 39:53 I mean, this child was flesh of my flesh. 39:56 But when he was born, 39:57 I discovered parenting is a huge sacrifice. 40:00 When I married a good guy the second time, 40:02 now I was sure I would finally be loved. 40:05 But reality set in before the honeymoon 40:07 was even finished. 40:08 As I was reading my great Christian romance novel 40:10 on the beach of Hawaii, 40:12 my husband looked at me and said, 40:13 "Did you marry me or the book?" 40:15 By God's grace, a couple weeks later, 40:17 we cleansed the home of novels. 40:19 As a sinful woman in a sinful world, 40:21 life became frustrating, 40:23 I wondered, "Will I ever be loved?" 40:26 Finally, I began to seek God, not for love, 40:29 but just to fix my problems. 40:31 What I found was an awesome and amazing love in God 40:35 better than I could comprehend. 40:37 As I read from creation how God loved me 40:39 to create me just the way I am, 40:41 that I didn't need to hide behind makeup, dress sensually 40:44 or work to prove myself, 40:46 to the cross where I saw a man who was willing to die for me 40:49 while I yet chose to reject Him, 40:51 to Revelation where God is trying to rescue me 40:54 from the devil and bring me to heaven. 40:56 I discovered a love that lifted me 40:58 out of my deepest heart sorrow. 41:00 I had found the one and only true love, 41:03 Jesus Christ. 41:14 I was sinking deep in sin 41:17 Far from the peaceful shore 41:19 Very deeply stained within 41:22 Sinking to rise no more 41:25 But the Master of the sea 41:28 Heard my despairing cry 41:31 From the waters lifted me 41:34 Now safe am I 41:37 Love lifted me 41:41 Love lifted me 41:44 When nothing else could help 41:47 Love lifted me 41:50 Love lifted me 41:53 Love lifted me 41:56 When nothing else could help 42:00 Love lifted me 42:06 All my heart to Him 42:08 I give Ever to Him 42:11 I'll cling 42:13 In His blessed presence live 42:16 Ever His praises sing 42:19 Love so mighty and so true 42:22 Merits my soul's best songs 42:25 Faithful loving service too 42:28 To Him belongs 42:31 Love lifted me 42:34 Love lifted me 42:37 When nothing else could help 42:40 Love lifted me 42:43 Love lifted me 42:47 Love lifted me 42:50 When nothing else could help 42:54 Love lifted me 43:05 Jesus loves each one of us so much that 43:07 He wants to lift us up out of our sin 43:10 and out of our heartache and frustrations. 43:12 He wants to give us a victorious life 43:15 every minute of the day. 43:17 He left perfect heaven 43:18 where every being respected and adored Him, 43:21 to come to this world to show us 43:23 how to live victoriously. 43:25 In my life I have experienced 43:27 the power of scripture to overcome sin. 43:29 For years I was plagued by depression and worry, 43:32 how to solve a problem, 43:33 what the future holds, 43:35 what others think of me and the list goes on and on. 43:38 When I'm overcome by worry, 43:40 I now sing Isaiah 26:3, 43:42 "I will keep Him in perfect peace, 43:44 whose mind is stayed on me because he trusts in me." 43:48 As I claim these words through song, 43:50 I find the worry rolls away 43:52 and I am in the perfect peace of Jesus Christ 43:55 who died for me 43:56 and will always take care of me. 43:58 In a world where the devil rules 44:00 and evil is the accepted standard, 44:02 God has given us His words so we can know 44:04 the difference between truth and error, 44:06 so we can claim His word 44:08 and so we can walk victoriously into His kingdom. 44:11 Romans 8:37 says, 44:13 "In all of these things 44:14 we are more than conquerors through Him 44:17 who loved us." 44:28 I heard an old, old story 44:31 How a Savior came from glory 44:35 How He gave His life on Calvary 44:39 To save a wretch like me 44:43 I heard about His groaning 44:47 Of His precious blood's atoning 44:51 Then I repented of my sins 44:55 And I won that victory 44:59 O victory in Jesus 45:02 My Savior, forever 45:06 He sought me and bought me 45:10 With His redeeming blood 45:14 He loved me ere I knew Him 45:18 And all my love is due Him 45:22 He plunged me to victory 45:25 Beneath the cleansing flood 45:31 I heard about a mansion 45:35 He has built for me in glory 45:38 And I heard about the streets of gold 45:43 Beyond the crystal sea 45:46 About the angels singing 45:50 And the old redemption story 45:54 And some sweet day 45:56 I'll sing up there 45:57 The song of victory 46:01 O victory in Jesus 46:05 My Savior, forever 46:09 He sought me and bought me 46:13 With His redeeming blood 46:17 He loved me ere 46:19 I knew Him 46:21 And all my love is due Him 46:24 He plunged me to victory 46:28 Beneath the cleansing flood 46:39 In the spring of 2017, David and I both heard 46:42 God's distinct voice tell us to sell our home 46:44 and move from Monroe, Washington. 46:46 We didn't want to move. 46:48 David had grown up there, 46:49 bought family property and worked for a family. 46:51 My mother had moved to be close to us. 46:53 We had remodeled our home into our dream home, 46:56 built a shop and we were deeply involved 46:58 in our beloved church. 46:59 We were finally reaching our dream, 47:02 but God clearly revealed 47:03 His path for us, one step at a time. 47:05 It was scary and it defied all human logic, 47:08 but we decided to trust and obey. 47:10 Looking back, we can clearly see 47:12 God's wisdom in leading us 47:14 to our new home in New Port, Washington 47:16 and shortly after into ministry. 47:18 God has a purpose for each one of us. 47:21 It is to love Him with all of our heart, 47:23 soul and mind and it is to spread 47:25 the great news of who God is. 47:27 We are called to full time ministry 47:29 within our families, 47:31 workplace, community, and wherever God send us. 47:34 We may feel too small 47:36 or we may feel like complete failures, 47:38 but God will strengthen and provide for us. 47:41 Galatians 6:9 says, 47:43 "Let us not become weary while doing good, 47:45 for in due season we will reap a harvest 47:48 if we do not give up." 47:58 Seeking the lost yes kindly entreating 48:03 Wanderers on the mountain astray 48:07 Come unto Me 48:09 His message repeating 48:12 Words of the Master speaking today 48:17 Going afar Going afar 48:19 Upon the mountain Upon the mountain 48:23 Bringing the wanderer back again 48:28 Into the fold Into the fold 48:31 Of my Redeemer Of my Redeemer 48:34 Jesus the Lamb for sinners slain 48:39 For sinners slain 48:42 Seeking the lost and pointing to Jesus 48:46 Souls that are weak and hearts that are sore 48:51 Leading them forth in ways of salvation 48:55 Showing the path to life evermore 49:00 Going afar Going afar 49:03 Upon the mountain Upon the mountain 49:06 Bringing the wanderer back again 49:12 Into the fold Into the fold 49:14 Of my Redeemer Of my Redeemer 49:18 Jesus the Lamb for sinners slain 49:22 For sinners slain 49:26 Thus would I go on missions of mercy 49:30 Following Christ from day unto day 49:34 Cheering the faint and raising the fallen 49:38 Pointing the lost to Jesus the Way 49:43 Going afar Going afar 49:45 Upon the mountain Upon the mountain 49:48 Bringing the wanderer back again 49:54 Into the fold Into the fold 49:57 Of my Redeemer Of my Redeemer 50:00 Jesus the Lamb for sinners slain 50:04 For sinners slain 50:14 First history began 6,000 years ago, 50:16 when Christ created this earth 50:17 with the power of His voice alone. 50:19 And thus I have faith Christ can recreate in me a new heart 50:23 with the power of His Word alone. 50:26 Adam and Eve walked and talked with Christ 50:28 until Eve doubted 50:29 God's guidance and chose to obey Satan 50:32 the great deceiver. 50:33 Thus Christ's plan of redemption began. 50:35 A Messiah was promised. 50:37 He'd expected her son Cain to be the Messiah 50:39 and when he murdered his brother, 50:41 she then expected Seth to be the Messiah. 50:43 Soon cause people gave up on a coming Messiah. 50:46 But a few individuals 50:48 who were personally studying God's Word 50:49 knew when to expect the Messiah, 50:51 and they were richly blessed to see 50:53 and recognize Jesus Christ 50:54 when He came to this earth to redeem us. 50:57 I fear once again in 2020, we are reaping history. 51:01 Like Eve, we have been deceived by the devil, 51:04 followed our feelings, disobeyed God and made excuses. 51:07 We have forgotten Christ's love for us, 51:09 His sacrifice 51:11 and that He is going over the records right now, 51:13 so He can come soon to take His children home. 51:15 Christ begs us to repent, 51:18 read His Word to know truth, 51:19 talk to Him as our best friend and follow His voice. 51:23 As we read our Bible, 51:24 we realize we are living in the very last of days. 51:27 Christ indeed is coming very soon. 51:30 We must get ready. 51:32 We must not let anything stop us. 51:34 We must persevere. 51:36 Just when we feel like giving up, 51:38 just when we think Christ is never going to come, 51:41 that midnight cry will sound, 51:43 the trumpet of God is heard and we indeed will see 51:46 Jesus coming in the clouds with our very own eyes. 52:28 I hear the sound 52:33 Of a mighty rushing wind 52:41 And it's closer now 52:46 Than it's ever been 52:53 I can almost hear the trumpet 52:59 And it's Gabriel sounds the chord 53:07 At the midnight cry 53:13 We'll be going home 53:19 When Jesus steps out 53:26 On a cloud to call His children 53:33 The dead in Christ shall rise 53:39 To meet Him in the air 53:46 And then those that remain 53:53 Shall be quickly changed 54:01 At the midnight cry 54:06 When Jesus comes again 54:15 For the Lord Himself will be sent 54:16 from heaven with a shout 54:18 and with the trumpet of God, 54:19 and the dead in Christ will rise first. 54:21 Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up 54:24 together with Him in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, 54:26 and thus we shall always be with our Lord. 54:32 I look around me 54:36 I see prophecies fulfilled 54:45 And signs of the times 54:50 They're appearing everywhere 54:56 I can almost hear my father 55:03 As He says son get your children 55:10 At the midnight cry 55:16 The children Christ shall rise 55:19 We will rise 55:23 When Jesus steps 55:30 On a cloud to call His children 55:36 The dead in Christ shall rise 55:43 To meet Him in the air 55:50 And then those that remain 55:57 Shall be quickly changed 56:05 At the midnight cry 56:10 When Jesus comes again 56:16 And then those that remain 56:23 Shall be quickly changed 56:31 At the midnight cry 56:36 When Jesus comes again 56:44 At the midnight cry 56:50 When Jesus comes again 56:57 Comes again 57:11 Brothers and sisters, 57:12 Jesus Christ is returning very soon. 57:15 He loves us so very much. 57:17 We would like to respond to that love. 57:20 We invite you to join us 57:21 in deciding to follow Jesus today, 57:24 tomorrow and for eternity. 57:26 When Jesus steps 57:33 On a cloud to call His children 57:39 The dead in Christ shall rise 57:46 To meet Him in the air 57:53 And then those that remain 58:00 Shall be quickly changed 58:08 At the midnight cry 58:13 When Jesus comes again 58:22 "For the Lord Himself 58:23 will descend from heaven with a shout, 58:25 with the trumpet of God, 58:26 and the dead in Christ will rise first. 58:28 Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up 58:31 together with them in the clouds, 58:32 to meet the Lord in the air." |
Revised 2021-12-02