This word is submitted by Mary Ashby [glowofhisglory@live.com]

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Words From My Fathers Lap

Your words are not your own.
Stop trying to set the pace.
Surrender it all to Me, My child,
I want you to win this race.

The race you run is not just for you, 
you see--this race is for My Son.
Now get on bended knee for
He wants to tell you how He feels, 
to be your coming King.
He gave His life for you, gave His everything.

Will you be the bride of Christ, wearing His lovely wedding gown?
What must He do to get through to you--the past can not be found.
Your attack is not your own, but that of the enemies sting.
I gave you life, I gave you all, I gave you everything.

Fight back child, fight back hard.
You can do all things in Christ--
His name is power, His blood the devils foe.
Look up, smile...you know the way to go!

Take up your cross and follow Me.
My love forever you will be
See the tears in My eyes, look upon My face.
I know the pain you go through child, 
but you will win this race.
Don't look back--there is nothing there for you.

Your hearts desire to help the hurting, to set the captive free.
Oh My child it can be done--just get upon your knee.
You have My heart and I hold your hand,
We can heal a hurting land.

The people perish left and right. 
I ask, My child, will you fight?
I need your help to bring them in, 
that I might set them free of all their sin.
My Son was sent to the cross to die, a death He freely took.
My heart is broke at how many names not written in the book...

The Lamb's book of life is for all who trust in Him
Those captives set free for now, forever..they win!
No lies, no strife, not even an ounce of sin--
But only in My Son's blood will the names be written in.

What is it child that holds you back? 
At this time you can not see;
in My time you will know what sets the captives free.
You will run and not grow weary, you will walk and not faint.
You will be like glue in this world 
and spread His blood like paint!

Time is short, My Son is coming soon
Get up, get out of your dust and gloom.
I have a job for you, 
and I intend to see it through.
You have asked Me "Lord, what can I do?"

Come boldly to My throne of grace,
your presence is requested in this place!
Take time with Me, 
I will show you what you long to see.
Learn, My child, who it is that I created you to be.

I have placed a call upon your life, it is true,
but it takes surrender every day, not just a time or two.
Don't give up, My child, don't sit there feeling blue.
Rise to the test, be strong in My might.
Stand up and fight, fight, fight!