#21. DO YOU KNOW JESUS MY SAVIOR?

DO YOU KNOW JESUS MY SAVIOR?
DO YOU KNOW JESUS MY LORD?
DO YOU KNOW JESUS, MY BEST FRIEND?
DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH HE'S ADORED?

JESUS WAS BORN IN A MANGER.
JESUS WAS CRUCIFIED.
IT WAS FOR YOU & ME ON CALVARY
THAT HE SHED HIS BLOOD & HE DIED.

HE'S AT THE RIGHT HAND OF THE FATHER
PRAYING FOR YOU & ME.
WHY DON'T YOU ASK HIM INTO YOUR HEART.
HE'S THE ONE WHO CAN SET YOU FREE.

DO YOU KNOW JESUS MY SAVIOR?
DO YOU KNOW JESUS MY LORD?
DO YOU KNOW JESUS, MY BEST FRIEND?
DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH HE'S ADORED?

DO YOU KNOW JESUS.....MY SAVIOR.......?

Written By: Linda Lou Jones

Glory To God

PS. 45:1 "My tongue is the pen of a ready writer."

FYI:  This song was birthed when I was recovering from radiation, chemotherapy, & lung cancer, years ago.

As I leaned on the Lord, these words flowed like a river of life until the song was written.  I call it the Gospel of Jesus Christ, In a Song.  (The Lord does know how to simplify truths.)

#20. THE TELEPHONE SONG  

IT'S JUST TOO MUCH.
YES, IT'S JUST TOO MUCH.
MY TELEPHONE RINGS AT 2 & 4.
2 & 4 & SOMETIMES MORE
AND IT'S JUST TOO MUCH.
THAT AIN'T WHAT MY TELEPHONE IS FOR.
NO, THAT AIN'T WHAT MY TELEPHONE IS FOR.

SO DON'T CALL ME
IF ALL YOU WANNA DO
IS HAVE A PITY PARTY....WOE IS ME....WOE IS ME....
NO.NO.NO.DON'T CALL ME!
AND DON'T CALL ME
IF ALL YOU WANNA DO
IS CRITICIZE YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY....
NO.NO.NO.DON'T CALL ME
'CAUSE THAT AIN'T WHAT MY TELEPHONE IS FOR.
NO, THAT AIN'T WHAT MY TELEPHONE IS FOR!
BUT:

IF YOU NEED A PRAYER...
THEN GIVE ME A CALL
'CAUSE THAT'S WHY I'M THERE.

MY TELEPHONE....IS A TOOL OF SERVICE.
IT IS NOT.....A WEAPON.....
WHAT IS YOUR.....TELEPHONE...TO YOU?

IS IT A WEAPON........OR A TOOL OF SERVICE?
IF IT IS A WEAPON...........IT'S JUST TOO MUCH.........
 

BUT:
IF YOU NEED A PRAYER.......
THEN GIVE ME A CALL.....
AND IF YOU NEED A FRIEND....
THEN GIVE ME A CALL.....
'CAUSE THAT'S WHY I'M THERE...
AND THAT'S WHAT MY TELEPHONE IS FOR!
YES, THAT'S WHAT MY TELEPHONE IS FOR!!
RING......RING......RING......!

Written By:  Linda Lou Jones

Glory To God
PS. 45:1 “My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.”

#19.  THE LITTLE BOOK 

As I walked up the sloped entrance to the public park
Admiring the 160 motorcycles parked alongside,
In the vine
I did abide. (John 15)
My hand held several Christian tracts (Freedom Rider)
Waiting to be handed out.
I prayed, “Lord, show me who to give these to.
Let there be no doubt.” (Prov.3:6)

About five steps later
I felt a gentle tug on my arm.
I turned and looked down at a child’s innocent face.
He said, “Um, how much do those little books cost?”
My heart filled with love.
As I looked into his questioning eyes
This eleven year old Chinese boy was spiritually hungry.
There was no disguise.

Somewhat hesitantly he asked me, “Did someone die?”
Again, my heart was full as I thought of Jesus and Calvary.
This boy had seen 160 bikes lined up as we entered the park at Niagara Falls.
Then God led him to me.
We sat by the curb
As I shared a beautiful love story. (John 3:16).
He then prayed with me the sinner’s prayer.
To God be the glory.

Squeezing the track “Freedom Rider” in one hand
He told me he had never been to Sunday school.
We shook hands then I hugged him briefly, my new pen pal.
God’s unconditional love is a powerful tool. (1Cor.13)
It is our greatest warfare weapon.
What do you do with the love God has given to you?
Is your cup full and running over?
Do you reach out and share with others or is “hibernating” what you do?

My prayer is that more people
Will see Jesus shining through you;
Through me too; and that His perfect will
We gladly do.
If God can move so mightily
Through a little book
Such as the track, “Freedom Rider”,
How much more through a person with a “Jesus” look?

Is Jesus shining through you
Or is He in the Bible only?
Ask Him to show you
Who others see.
Who do you reflect?
Are you all aglow?
Is Jesus someone
You really K N O W?

Written By: Linda Lou Jones
Glory To God
PS. 45:1 “My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.”

                                            

#18.  ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS

Even though a baby can’t talk
He has ways of communicating with you.
His cry of distress reveals
When there is something YOU must DO.

Sometimes when he cries
Many tears are shed.
Sometimes there is noise but no tears
So you leave the baby to rest in bed.

If you pick him up each time he makes a noise
He will be spoiled for sure.
His smiles and gleeful “goos and gaaas”
Are easy to endure.

Body language is how babies converse,
Adults can converse this way too.
Be aware that others do not always interpret
The same way that you do.

Discernment must be used.
A persons eyes reveal much
As does an unspoken word
And a tender gentle touch.

Jesus did not waste words.
Jesus was meek and gentle and kind.
Our strongest message could be when we walk away,
Turning our back on temptation…such obedience is hard to find.

Stray or obey?
May we all have a desire to do what is right.
Whether through speaking the Word, or through body language;
I pray our light is bright!

Written by:  Linda Lou Jones

Glory To God

PS.454:1 "My tongue is the pen of a ready writer."

#17.  THE RECIPE 

GOD IS LOVE & LOVE IS THE RECIPE.
JESUS SAID: “LOVE ONE ANOTHER
AS I HAVE LOVED THEE…”

WHEN YOU FORGIVE
THOSE THAT HAVE DONE WRONG TO YOU
GOD WILL BE FAITHFUL TO FORGIVE
YOU YOUR SINS TOO.

GOD DOES NOT
ALWAYS GIVE YOU WHAT YOU WANT
BUT HE ALWAYS GIVES WHAT IS BEST FOR YOU
‘CAUSE HE LOVES YOU.

GOD IS LOVE & LOVE IS THE RECIPE.
JESUS SAID: “LOVE ONE ANOTHER
AS I HAVE LOVED THEE…”

I CHALLENGE YOU
TO MAKE JESUS SMILE.
HE IS WITH YOU RIGHT NOW & HE’S WAITING.
HE’S BEEN THERE ALL THE WHILE.

GOD IS LOVE & LOVE IS THE RECIPE.
JESUS SAID: “LOVE ONE ANOTHER
AS I HAVE LOVED THEE…”
JESUS SAID:
LOVE ONE ANOTHER
AS I HAVE LOVED THEE!

Written By:  Linda Lou Jones

Glory To God

PS. 45:1 “My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.”

FYI:  I wrote these lyrics and recorded the song years ago.

The words bubbled up out of my spirit quickly

 As did the melody and another song was birthed.

Song Writing is a Gift from God.

I Am Very Thankful.

 

#16.   FIRE & WATER

                                  

Who says fire and water
Don’t mix?
When God puts it together
It’s a blend like no other.
The Master Artist
Makes no mistakes, no errors
Needs no eraser
Yet the artwork constantly changes
With every passing wave
Every ray of sun that breaks through
Every cloud that blows by
Making something so beautiful
Even more beautiful
Moment by moment
Because it is God’s way
Of revealing Himself
Day after day
To those who obey
“Blessed are the pure in heart
For they shall see God”
Matthew 5:8
They shall see the hand of God at work
Not just now and again
Not just in the fire and the water
But in the wind, the flowers, the trees,
In the Rainbow so bright
The storm clouds, the sun,
And the stars at night.
He’s here, there and everywhere
Wooing all to come in
There’s room in the Family of God
The blood of Jesus still cleanses sin
Hearts are touched from the inside
When Jesus is welcomed aboard
Nothing is too hard for him
Praise the Lord!
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only Begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.”
 

Written By:   Linda Lou Jones

Glory To God
PS.45:1 “My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.”

#15.  CURIOSITY CONCEALED 

A simple small scroll
Housed within a corked bottle
Makes a statement
All by itself
As it rests peacefully
While remaining dry and secure
Leaving each viewer with a question
One wonders what is written therein.
Better still
Wondering who wrote the note
And why it was placed there.
Motive is as important
As a message is at times.
Since one can only guess
How about you becoming the individual
Who writes the little note...
What would your pen say?
Who would your target be?
What would your motive be?
Would the bottle be cast
Into the ocean, the sea, the lake
Or would you simply take a photo
So as to ponder over it eternally...
Ponder over this food for thought
As you ask yourself what would be written
If the Author was none other than
Jesus Christ

Written By:  Linda Lou Jones

Glory To God
PS. 45:1 “My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.”

FYI:  My answer is:  "Believe!"