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OUR FORMER ADDRESS

Our former address is old
And we have since moved on from there,
As there’s a season for everything
With expired desires and cares.

Our former address has a history
And has served its purpose well,
But the time has come for things to change;
In new pastures we’re to dwell.

We shouldn’t choose to return
To our former address indeed,
Since it’s occupied by someone else
With different wants and needs.

And it’s where every piece of mail
To sender will be returned,
Because the old address is made redundant;
No longer wanted nor yearned.

Our former address has resigned
From all apparent needs,
And has paved the way for new adventures
Where with renewed vision we’ll see.

Our former address holds memories
Along with the bad and the good,
Where there’s lessons now that need to be learned
And perhaps better understood.

Because our old address has created
A redirection too,
Where new beginnings with faith and hope
Along with peace become true.

And we don’t return to a swept old house
Because the rooms will be occupied,
By insecurities and deceptive ways
Along with every lie.

Our new address has an identity
That is different and so true;
It has crucified its old avenues
And now there’s a love that is renewed.

“That you put off concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.” Ephesians 4:22-24

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation, old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17

“When an unclean spirit goes out of a man, he goes through dry places, seeking rest, and finds none. Then he says, ‘I will return to my house from which I came,’ And when he comes, he finds it empty, swept and put in order. Then he goes and takes with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter and dwell there; and the last state of that man is worse than the first.” Matthew 12:43-45

“My tabernacle also shall be with them; indeed I will be their God, and they shall be My people.” Ezekiel 37:27

‘Therefore, we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.” 2 Corinthians 4:16

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THE SECRET GARDEN

In Your secret garden
Is where our heart it yearns to be;
Protected under Your shadow
Where many blessings we shall see.

Your garden is our fortress;
It’s our refuge and safe place,
Where Your tenderness and beauty
Is all we wish to face.

In Your garden You deliver
From the arrow and the snare,
As we surrender all to You
Knowing that You truly care.

Under Your wings is our safe haven
Where no plague is to come near,
And where no pestilence shall dwell
When Your voice we clearly hear.

In Your garden there are treasures;
It’s Your secret place as well,
Where You refresh us and restore us
So much peace and love can dwell.

Your garden is immaculate
Because it’s where Your Spirit lives;
Where Your restorative ways
Come from a heart that always gives.

Your garden is our palace;
It’s the castle in our heart,
When we bloom in our uniqueness
And are truly set apart.

“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1

“I will say of the LORD, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.’” Psalm 91:2

“He shall cover you with His feathers and under His wings you shall take refuge;” Psalm 91:4

“Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name.” Psalm 91:14

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NEVER GIVE UP HOPE

We all journey though many seasons
Where the weather may be rough;
When the wind and waves will stir our mind;
Where we’ve simply had enough!

And confusion may be present
In the circumstances we are in,
Where hope may be diminished
And there’s great sadness from within.

Perhaps our shoulders feel the burden
Like a heavy blanket in our midst,
When the pressure it amounts
With our comprehensive list.

And the reality is this:
That we may have all experienced,
Many moments filled with problems
Where the burden is immense.

But in these moments of our darkness
There’s a ray of hope indeed,
That situations will get better
When to the voice of God we heed.

He has promised to not leave us
And will not forsake our soul,
Since His promises are steadfast
When His word in us unfolds.

There’s a season for everything
And although our prayers may not be answered,
If it’s in God’s will and in His timing
Our petitions will be heard.

Never give up hope
Because the sun is always there,
And will spring forth through our clouds
To wipe away despair.

As we come to the Lord for mercy
He will wipe away our sins,
And forgive and heal our land
As we’re washed and cleansed within.

“This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast…” Hebrews 6:18

“I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5

“I will bless the LORD who has given me counsel; My heart also instructs me in the night seasons.” Psalm 16:7

“Remember now Your Creator in the days of your youth, before the difficult days come, and the years draw near when you say, ‘I have no pleasure in them.’” Ecclesiastes 12:1

“Looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.” Titus 2:13

“Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” Romans 5:5

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WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT

When the time is right
All our prayers are not in vain,
Interceding for our loved ones;
For God’s mercy to remain.

God orchestrates the situations
And circumstances in our lives,
So every test and trial
Our character it will refine.

When the time is perfect
The Lord will open the right door,
So our mission is completed
And where those tears are no more.

Because when the time is right
It will not be premature,
But where wholeness and fulfilment
Will replace what we’ve endured.

When the time is right
We will know deep in our heart,
That we’re ready for the chapter;
To facilitate a brand new start.

When the time is right
It will align with God’s will,
Where our patience and long-suffering
Our next story will fulfil.

Because when the time is right
No person or any enemy,
Can interrupt God’s plan for us
Where God’s redemptive ways we see.

And when the time is right
Certain doors need to be sealed,
So we can move forward with our mission
Where God’s glory is revealed.

“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.”
Proverbs 13:12

“Delight yourself also in the LORD, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” Galatians 5:22

“And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end, that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.” Hebrews 6:11-12

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1

“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever thing are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy – meditate on these things.” Philippians 4:8