GOD IS GOOD


I used to live the party life
And I didn’t want to change
I wanted to live a righteous life
But to me that life was strange

You see, I liked my alcohol
And I used to love my drugs
I wasn’t going to give them up
In spite of all your… hugs

My family and friends, they knew for sure
What I was all about
Time and time and time again
They tried to help me out

I just didn’t want to stop
And do the things I should
So they just kept on praying for me…
Knowing God is good

Years and years and years went by
I was caught up in my mess
Causing those who loved me tears
And much unhappiness

Always drinking…sometimes stinking
Still I wouldn’t quit
Up all day and out all night
Trying to find a hit

Planning, scheming, searching, patting
Looking on the floor
Selling stuff and doing things
Just to get … one more

I had to have my drink …or drug
I had to get my “high”
Some of you have been there too!
Can you identify?



Well friends I’m here to tell you,
Let this be understood
No matter what you’re going through
The God we serve is good

He waited for me patiently
For me to change my ways
He knew one day I’d wake up
And live out better days

“LONGSUFFERING”; the bible says
And no one is above Him
He waits and waits and waits and waits
And waits for us to love Him

It took me over forty years
To wake up from the dead
How long will it take for YOU
To get this through your head

That GOD is watching over you
You have to understand
He’s keeping you around my friends
Because He has a plan

He has given you a special skill
At something you’re a whiz
He has a special job for you
Find out what it is!

I know it isn’t easy
To change the way we think
I know it’s hard to pass up
That favorite drug or drink

But God is there to help you
To pull you out of the rut
Just keep your faith in Jesus Christ
Believe… No Matter What!




Believe that you are not alone
Take time to “knock on wood”
In case you didn’t know it…
It means that “GOD IS GOOD!”

I used to struggle every day
Trying to get my groove on
Then the spirit came alive in me
And said it’s time to MOVE on

All my friends I had to leave
I knew that they were wrong
Only God could help me
And I knew it all along

I had to stay away from those
I knew were getting high
I tried to do it by myself
(I knew that was a lie)

So I prayed for God to help me
And I prayed it from my heart
I prayed for Him to change my thoughts
(That’s where it has to start)

Look at Romans 12 and 2
It’s there that you will find
It says “But be ye transformed…
By the renewing of your mind

God had to change my thinking
My flesh had me enthralled
“Help me Lord get through this”
To Jesus Christ I called

Believe me, God will clean you up
And change the things you do
If He can change a wretch like me,
He’ll do the same for you

He has given me a new life
When I thought it was too late
He has given me new friendships
With whom I can relate

My attitude is different now
I don’t worry about “police”
He took away my fears
And replaced them with His PEACE

He took my drinks and took my drugs
And put them on the shelf
He has been far better to me
Than I’ve been to myself

No! we’re not infallible
Indeed we make mistakes
But we pray and ask forgiveness
For we know that what it takes

In spite of imperfections,…
We can still get close to God
He loves us in our sinfulness
Please don’t find that… odd

God has blessed me “fruitfully”
And He wants you all to see
That He is also there for you
As He has been for me

I stand here now before you
As a WITNESS... and I should!
Let’s give Him Praise and Glory
… THE GOD WE SERVE IS GOOD!


GOD IS GOOD! … GOD IS GOOD!

GOD IS GOOD! … GOD IS GOOD!


By
Benjamin L. Graham
4-24-10
benjagram@gmail.com




“I’M YOUR FRIEND” Pg.1

Dear friend,

A line or two to let you know… My Dad and I, we love you so
Were reaching out to draw you in… Because we know you need a friend

Please know you can depend on me… To help you reach prosperity
You know my Dad is a millionaire… Who gives me all, for us to share

If only you will just believe… There are many blessings you’ll receive
If life should catch you in a storm… I’ll keep you safe, and keep you warm

No matter what you come to need… Just let me know and I’ll give indeed
If you have sickness, tell me so… For I’m a doctor too! You know
…And… I’M YOUR FRIEND!

I’ll fix you up and make you well… If you believe I can, I shall!
My Father taught me all the ways… To turn your storms to brighter days

But there’s something He wants you to do… Read His book and believe it’s true
Learn of Him, and Me…His Son… (We’ve been around since time begun)

We’ve seen it all, you are no surprise… I see the doubt that’s in your eyes
There are some things you would like to change… I‘ve been there too, so it isn’t strange

I know it’s hard to turn around… When satin has you chained and bound
To things that no one knows about… Of course I know without a doubt
…I’M YOUR FRIEND!

Sometimes you hurt because of life… Some of your days are full of strife
The life you live is not so great… You do some things I know you hate…

You still say things you shouldn’t say… and maybe lie to have your way
You still do things you shouldn’t do… But I still have much Love for you

This world is putting you through hell… You need to change, can’t you tell
That is why I wrote this letter… I want to see you feeling better
PG.2


Moving on and walking tall… Confident, defects and all
There is no better time than now… Walk with me and I’ll show you how

I am the friend that you can trust… Believe in me..You Can… You must!
Please stop! And hear! Don’t pass me by… You’ve tried the world, give me a try!

I know the way, so take my hand… Step out on faith, I have a plan
Give me and Dad more of your time… And I promise you that “up” you’ll climb
…I’M YOUR FRIEND!

You will grow learn, and learn and grow… I’ll teach you things you couldn’t know
I’ll have you smiling every day… If you’ll let me show you the way

You know that God makes no mistakes… True friendships are the ones He makes
Believe He has a job for you… Unlike the things you used to do

Just tell somebody how you feel… and let them know our God is real
Help somebody, speak your voice… Tell them Jesus is your choice

He wants for you to tell your story… All who hear will give Him GLORY
Study … Pray… be Ordained… Forsake the life that once was stained

Soon you’ll be in prime position… to exercise the great commission
Then teach somebody what you’ve learned… Help worldly ways be overturned

It doesn’t matter what you face… we’ll keep the devil in his place
He’s under you! … So stick with me… I’ll truly, truly set you free

My Father loves you very much… And so do I … Please keep in touch
All your troubles we can mend… Just don’t forget that… I’M YOUR FRIEND

WITH ALL MY LOVE,

JESUS