Be Anxious For Nothing

 

This is a little ditty I wrote more than twenty years ago. I still sing it. It is God speaking to me and now I'm sharing it with you. 

Be anxious for nothing:

I will provide for you.

You are My bride, my church, my wife.

Needs have I met for you,

My table is set for you;

Tested and tried

You've come forth as gold. 

It is taken from studying The Scriptures, some of which are these two passages, and asking God (praying) to reveal Himself to me and what He wants me to know:

Matthew 6:25-35

Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns—and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?

And why do you worry about clothes? Consider how the lilies of the field grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?

Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.

Psalm 23:5

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

    God tells us repeatedly in His Word to "worry not, fret not, fear not". But to fully trust in Him for everything. In every situation and circumstance in which we find ourselves we are "stand and withstand" Ephesians 6:13, "be steadfast and immoveable" Colossians 1:23. 

    He also tell us to seek Him out first. "Seek first the kingdom of God." Matthew 6:33 "In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your path." Proverbs 3:6 "O God, You are my God, Early will I seek You." Psalm 63:1. Great is the blessing which comes from putting God first in our lives. 

Ephesians 5:21-30 speaks of Christ's great love for His church. 

Being tested and tried is to be expected, for God sits as a Refiner of His people: Malachi 3:3. The Lord is Tester of Hearts: Proverbs 17:3. We are called to suffer and to suffer for righteousness' sake: 1 Peter 3:14. Only by going through the fire of His love can we expect to come forth as a vessel fit for use, whether we are gold or silver or wood or clay. However God wants to use us to advance His kingdom, we need to be willing partners with Him. Our hearts must align with His heart. And that will only happen if His only begotten Son Jesus Christ is living in our hearts. 

Are you ready to be tested and tried? Are you prayed up? Are you filling your hearts and your minds with The Living Word of God? No player goes onto the field without first meeting the requirements of basic game preparedness. No practice, no play. No studying of the game and how it's played, no play. No abiding by team rules and no listening to the coach, no play. If we refuse to obey The Holy Spirt, we will not be able to survive the tests and trials in which God places us for His purposes. 

Be anxious for nothing

I will provide for you

You are My bride, my church, my wife

Needs have I met for you

My table is set for you

Tested and tried

You've come forth as gold. 

REFINER'S FIRE 

The Lord Is SongGiver

 

PSALM 42:8

The LORD decrees His loving devotion by day, 

and at night His song is with me as a prayer to the God of my life.

Job 8:21

He will yet fill your mouth with laughter, and your lips with a shout of joy. 

    When I first got filled with The Holy Spirit I saw myself as a mountain filled with music. And when the mountain became a volcano, it wasn't lava that flowed, it was Music. New music, new songs. Songs of joy, songs of hope, songs of rejoicing; songs of sorrow, songs of wistfulness, songs of grief. Songs of pain, songs of the love of God and for God; songs of laughter, songs of weeping. 

    All of these flowed from God through His Holy Spirit into me where they flowed out of my pen and my mouth. Many Christian songwriters will tell you that it is not of their imagination from which they write and sing: it is a gift from God meant to be shared with whomsoever God places on our path. 

    Many nights He would waken me and have me write. But I remained rested, for I was with Him and He is my Rest. Sometimes these songs would build up inside me while I was doing something else, like running around the velodrome in the predawn hours with my bestie. Or the time she and I backpacked Ireland (Perfect Replica*)  Sometimes, I'd be sitting in a meeting and the song would start writing itself (No Room*), even though I wanted to wait until the meeting was over, I relented, repented, and let God move through me. No Room I actually wrote before I got baptized in The Spirit, but God was moving in me even then.

    There is coming a day when sad songs will not only be a thing of the past, they won't even be a memory. For in the presence of God is fullness of JOY. In His presence is LIGHT and LOVE. In His presence we sing the song of the redeemed. All together every saint will sing that song. It is the sound of many rushing waters. It is the resounding song of Love for God for this great thing He has done. 

     

*PERFECT REPLICA

I wonder what my God shall see,

When He sees a finished me?

Perhaps I'll be a Daniel,

Content in times of stress.

Or maybe I'll be Lydia

Adorned in purpleness.

Perhaps I'll be Rebekah,

Waiting ever on;

First 'twas by the well,

Then for her two sons.

I wonder what my God shall see

When He sees a finished me?

Perhaps I'll be an Andrew

Who leads my brother to

The One and Only Savior

Who died for me and you.

Perhaps I'll be a vessel,

What let the Son shine in;

Who mirrored God's reflection

To a lost and dying friend.

I wonder what my God shall see

When He sees a finished me?

Perhaps I'll be a fruitful vine

For God to harvest home.

And I shall wear a robe of white

With stars upon my crown.

And when He views the finished me,

I know He'll smile in victory--

"Well done thou good and faithful,

You may enter in,

Here's your gown; here's your crown.

Hello, friend."

I wonder what my God shall see,

When He sees a finished me.

I've gone through the fire,

I've gone through the grind,

I've gone through the waters

Time after time.

God has not forsaken me

In any of my trials.

And when He sees the finished me,
I'll wear a great big smile.

*NO ROOM

No room, no room, no room for Jesus

No way, no how, not here at this time, not now.

Can you imagine telling God 

you have no time for Him?

There isn’t any place today for Him to enter in.

To enter in with joy delight,

Communion sweet to share

No room for Jesus, No room anywhere.

No room, no room, no room for Jesus

No way, no how, not here at this time, not now.

The temples are empty, no life exists here.

No joyful days, no redeemed souls, 

The faces of the people are shut, blank and cold.

I see forlorn temples, I hear lonely sounds

Heartbeats, no heartbeats, no love of God abounds.

No room, no room, no room for Jesus

No way, no how, not here at this time, not now.

No merry hearts, no shining lights

The doors to the temple are shut, slammed in tight

Listening, not hearing; Hearing, not caring.

Heartbeats, no heartbeats, no love of God lives here.

No room, no room, no room for Jesus

No way, no how, not here at this time, not now.

Now, when the feastday of the Bride

Arrives and you are there,

Will you hear Jesus say to you,

“You have no place set here.

There is no room for you today,

You’ll have to go, you cannot stay:

I do not know your name you see, 

It isn’t written here.”

No room, no room, no room for you.

No way, no how, not here at this time,

Not now.

    While No Room is the number one requested song that I sing when I sing, this song is one my favorites:

The Ballad of The Body of Christ

I am the eyes That see the need for compassion

I am the hands That do the work of The LORD

I am the feet That go through the doors that are open

I am the heart, The heart of The LORD.

I am the ears That hear the cries of the lonely

I am the arms That carry the grieving and sore

I am the legs That walk the crowded sidewalks

I am the heart, The heart of The LORD.

I am the Body of Christ that was broken/I’ve been asleep for a thousand years it seems/But now I’m awake and I see the needs that aren’t spoken/Gettin’ ready to run, Gettin’ ready to fly / 

Gettin’ the Body back in shape.

It’s God’s desire That no one should be lost

It’s God’s desire That everyone be saved

He can’t make your choices, It’s entirely up to you.

Don’t hesitate, don’t even wait 

Don’t turn and walk ................ the other way!

I am the voice When God gives the words to be spoken

I am pure silence When I need to be ............... when I need to be

I am the Body of Christ That was broken! / I been asleep for a thousand years it seems / But now I’m awake And I see the needs that aren’t spoken / Gettin’ ready to run, Getting ready to fight / 

Gettin’ the Body back in shape.

I am the fingers That pull the lost from the fire

I am the knees That bend to carry the load

I am the back That bears the marks of the hunter

I am the heart, The heart of The LORD.

I am the Body of Christ that was broken/I’ve been asleep for a thousand years it seems/But now I’m awake and I see the needs that aren’t spoken/Gettin’ ready to run, Gettin’ ready to fly / 

Gettin’ the Body back in shape.

I am the Body of Christ That was broken! / I been asleep for a thousand years it seems / But now I’m awake And I see the needs that aren’t spoken / Gettin’ ready to run, Getting ready to fight / 

Gettin’ the Body back in shape.

You are the Body of Christ That was broken! / You’ve been asleep for a thousand years it seems/ But now you’re awake and you see the needs that aren’t spoken / You’re gettin’ ready to run / Run your endurance race / Gettin’ your body back in shape.

Now, you know my story. Now, you hear my voice. 

Through The Cross - Spirit Song

 

THROUGH THE CROSS

By Terri Schlater - April 7, 2023

At the cross I see His face

On the cross I see His grace

Near the cross I see His blood

But through the cross I see Him rise.

 At the cross I hear His groans

On the cross I hear Him speak,

“Father, forgive them for they do not know.”

But through the cross I see Him rise. 

Through the cross I must go

To reach the other side

Where Christ has gone before

I now must go through His open door.

At the cross I smell death

On the cross I smell blood

Near the cross it covers me

Bu through the cross I see Him rise.

At the cross I taste victory

On the cross I taste honey in the Rock

Near the cross I taste that the Lord is Good

But through the cross I see Him rise.

Through the cross I must go

To reach the other side

Where Christ has gone before

I now must go through His open door.

At the cross I confess my sins

To God Almighty who forgives

On the cross my sins are nailed

To the Savior God sent to die for me

Near the cross grace is mine

For God has forgiven me.

There’s no other way to conquer death

Than to meet Him on the cross

And go with Him to the grave

To rise in life triumphant

When I have gone through the cross.

Through the cross I am bid

To enter in and be with Him

Through the cross I boldly walk

To find the peace my soul has sought.

Through the cross I can see

My Savior Jesus who waits for me

To take that step Of faith and go

Through the cross and onward home.

I Go -- Spirit Song

 I GO (for Gloria Brostowski) 

June 21-23, 1995 Matthew 6:20; John 14:1-2; Revelation 3:20

In my Father’s house are many mansions, 

Many treasures, Many crowns.

I go to prepare a place for you.

-Chorus-

I go to prepare a place for you.

When you come home, 

I’ll be waiting there, too.

I’ll have My hands outstretched to welcome you,

I go to prepare a place for you.

Truly the harvest is plenty, but laborers they are few.

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations. I go.

-Chorus-

I go to prepare a place for you.

When you come home, 

I’ll be waiting there, too.

I’ll have My hands outstretched to welcome you,

I go to prepare a place for you.

The Holy Spirit is now among us; We are ready and 

We are here To reap the harvest of the nations.

We go.

-Chorus-

I go to prepare a place for you.

When you come home, 

I’ll be waiting there, too.

I’ll have My hands outstretched to welcome you,

I go to prepare a place for you.

*When I lived in Lake Geneva, one of the churches I became attached to was the local Assembly of God Church. This was written for my pastor's wife, Gloria. 

This is one of my Just For You songs. There are a few. 

Lifted Hands: Spirit Song

 Yadah: to throw, to cast, to throw (up), to raise my hands

With my hands lifted up 

I will praise the Lord God. 

With my hands lifted high 

I will worship the Lord God. 

With my hands lifted to You, O God, 

I give You all of me; 

I give You everything. 

All to You I surrender.

Say His Name

  

His Name is Jesus

His Name is Wonderful

His Name is Power

Prince of Peace

Say His Name

Say His Name

His Name is Jesus

His Name is Beautiful

His Name is Glorious

King of Kings

Say His Name

Say His Name

His Name is Counselor

His Name is Wisdom

His Name is Righteousness

Lord of Lords

Say His Name

Say His Name

His Name is Yahweh Shammah

His Name is Yahweh Jireh

His Name is Yahweh

God of All

Say His Name

Say His Name

His Name is Yahweh

His Name is Yahweh

His Name is Yahweh Rapha

His Name is Yahweh Ro'i

His Name is Yahweh

The Lord Is Here

Say His Name

Say His Name

His Name is Yahweh

His Name is Yahweh

Your Name is Yahweh

Yahweh Shalom

The Lord is Peace

Yahweh Shammah

The Lord is There

Yahweh, Yahweh

Yahweh Jireh

The Lord Provides

Yahweh Ro'i

The Lord is Healer

Yahweh Rapha

The Lord is Shepherd

Yahweh, Yahweh

Say His Name

Say His Name

Yahweh

Yahweh

Yahweh

I Want Your Offering

 "Build Me a tabernacle.

Make Me a sanctuary.

Freely give to Me:

I want your offering.

I want your offering.

IAM the Lord thy God,

You will worship Me.

IAM the Lord thy God

You will worship Me."

I'll build You a tabernacle,

Furnished with precious jewels of Faith

I'll make you a sanctuary:

A garden of delights in a secret place.

You are the Lord my God:

I bring an offering.

You are the Lord my God:

I love Thee, Adore Thee

With all of my heart,

With all of my soul.

I praise Thee, Exalt Thee

I do ............ love You.

You are the Lord my God:

I will worship You.

"Build Me a tabernacle.

Make Me a sanctuary.

Freely give to Me:

I want your offering.

IAM the Lord thy God.

You will worship Me."

You are the LORD my GOD, 

I will worship THEE. ............

EVEN NOW

EVEN NOW

By TerriLynn Schlater

Ain’t no baby in the manger

Ain’t no Jesus on the cross

Ain’t no body in the graveyard

Even now, He isn’t there!

There’s only peace in the manger

There’s only faith on the cross

There’s only joy in the graveyard

Even now, There’s only Jesus.

Even now, There’s only Jesus.

There’s only faith hope and glory

There’s only peace joy and love

There’s only Jesus in this place now

Only Jesus, even now,

There’s only Jesus,

Even now, only Jesus.

There’s only love in the manger

There’s only hope on the cross

There’s only glory in the graveyard

Even now, There’s only Jesus

Even now, There’s only Jesus

There’s only faith hope and glory

There’s only peace joy and love

There’s only Jesus in my heart now

Only Jesus, even now,

There’s only Jesus,

Even now, only Jesus.

   

It Is Time For Us To Rise

 

IT IS TIME FOR US TO RISE

Son, go and bring My children home;

It is time for them to rise.

It is time to fetch Your bride,

Go bring her now to be at Your side.

(drums here)

It is time! It is time for us to rise!

Here He comes To take His bride! 

It is time! It is time for us to rise,

Here Jesus comes to take His bride.

(piano here)

O, Holy Spirit, walk with us

Bring us to our Bridegroom’s love.

O, Holy Spirit, speak through us,

As we gather at God’s throne above.

(drums here)

It is time! It is time for us to rise!

Here He comes To take His bride! 

It is time! It is time for us to rise,

Here Jesus comes to take His bride.

But it was only a dream

A dream I keep dreaming

O how my heart longs for that day!

Jesus, I’m calling from a well deep within

The love that is crying out for You

Is more than I can bear

But it was only a dream…..

Before that day 

Before that hour

The Spirit of God 

And the bride of Christ

Call to the lost who wander in darkness

“Come to the cross”.

Before it is time to rise,

"Come to the cross."

O come to the cross,

And be satisfied.

Spirit Song - When I Pray

                                                          WHEN I PRAY 

When I pray 
What You need me to pray

When I say

What You need me to say

Then I know

That You will hear

And You will move

When I pray

When I go 

Where You want me to go

When I do

What You need me to do

Then I know 

That You will hear

And You will move

When I pray

(chorus)

When I pray

My heart moves Your heart

When I pray

Mountains are moved

When I pray

You display

Your power and 

Your grace

When I pray.

When we pray

What You want us to pray

When we say

What You want us to say

Then we know 

That You will hear

And You will move

When we pray

When we go 

Where You want us to go

When we do

What You want us to do

Then we know 

That You will lead

And You will move

When we pray.

(chorus)

When we pray

Our heart moves Your heart

When we pray

Mountains are moved

When we pray

You display

Your power and 

Your grace

When we pray.

Spirit Song - Be Filled

Isaiah 1:18                              BE FILLED                          (written June 7, 2020)

    Draw near to Me and hear My voice

Take My Word into your heart

Feel My breath across your soul

And know the Strength that makes you whole

(first chorus)

Be filled with more of Me

Be filled, draw form My well

Be filled with Joy in Me

Be filled, Be filled.

(bridge)

Draw near and reason with Me

Place your life in My life, dear

Draw near. Be filled.

(first chorus)

Be filled with more of Me

Be filled, draw form My well

Be filled with Joy in Me

Be filled, Be filled.

Draw near to Me My child

I'll hold you close for yet awhile

Your heart in Mine, And I in you

One we've become, no more two.

(2nd chorus)

Be filled, Be filled

Be filled with Me

More of My Word

Overflowing.

(repeat first chorus again, then second chorus and fade)

        

Spirit Song - Though He Slay Me

Though He slay me, 
Yet will I trust Him
All my hope is in His Name.

Though He choose to take
This life away from me
Yet will I bless His Name.

There is no other god
Who would die for me
There is no where else to turn
There is no other god
Who could love me so
I will trust in Him 
To do what's best for me.

Through it all 
I will stay near Him
Though the waters rise
And the fires burn.
Through it all
I will walk with Him
I won't be overwhelmed
Nor overcome!

Though He slay me
I will not turn away
I will worship Him
The God who loves me so,
Even now I will follow Him.

Jesus Christ is my Victory!-Spirit Song

I've come too far to turn back now
I've changed my ways, I guard my heart
Those days in chains have no hold on me
Jesus Christ is my Victory! 

I've come too far to look back on
Days of sorrow and shame are gone
The mire and muck I once called home
Jesus Christ is my Victory! 

Shine on Jesus
In my heart!
Wash away 
All the darkened parts.
Break me down 
To lift me up
I've come too far to turn back now
You reign in me! 

I am clothed in Your Righteousness
I am clothed in Your Holiness
I am clothed in You, my King,
Jesus Christ is my Victory! 
You reign in me
You reign in me, O Lord,
You reign in me, Jesus! 
Jesus Christ is my Victory!

Shine on Jesus
In my heart!
Wash away 
All the darkened parts.
Break me down 
To lift me up
I've come too far to turn back now
You reign in me! 

I am clothed in Your righteousness
I am clothed in Your holiness
I am clothed in You, my King,
Jesus Christ is my Victory! 
You reign in me
You reign in me, O Lord,
You reign in me, Jesus! 
Jesus Christ is my Victory!