Lost and Found

by Mark Greenelsh ©2025
Jesus meets you where you are, but loves you too much to leave you there. Trust him and he will lead you into a much better life with him as he works in you and through you to save others.

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(Verse 1)
At the well, a woman’s shame
Jesus met her, knew her name.
Living water, freely given
Her past remitted, new life risen.

(Verse 2)
Chained and broken, demon-possessed
The Gerasene, in the tombs outcast
Christ’s power freed him from his plight
Sent him to share the Savior’s might.

(Chorus)
The Shepherd seeks the lost and alone
No matter where, how far you’ve roamed.
He leads you to a life made whole
To share his love, to save each soul.

(Verse 3)
Zacchaeus climbed to see the Lord
From the tree, his life restored.
“Today salvation’s come,” Christ said.
The lost sheep home, by mercy led.

(Bridge)
Jesus seeks you now, just as you are
The Way, the Truth, the Morning Star
Life’s answers, in him you’ll find
Trust in his love, leave sin behind.

(Verse 4)
Born in darkness, judged by all
The blind man heard the Savior’s call.
Clay and spit, then washed anew
His eyes now see, his heart made true.

(Chorus)
The Shepherd seeks the lost and alone
No matter where, how far you’ve roamed.
He leads you to a life made whole
To share his love, to save each soul.

(Outro)
From broken paths to righteous ways
He guides our steps through all our days.
The Good Shepherd, our faithful friend
His love and mercy never end.

Make Me New

by Mark Greenelsh ©2025
A prayer to turn from my ways and turn to God by faith, knowing that he alone can forgive me, save me, and restore me. (Inspired by Psalm 51).

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(Verse 1)
Broken and at fault, I come to you.
I’ve strayed so far, show me what is true.
O God, create in me a heart that’s clean.
Forgive my sins, let your grace redeem.

(Chorus)
In your grace, I find the strength to turn.
In turning to you, salvation I learn.
Through saving grace, transformation starts
To mirror your Son, with all my heart.

(Verse 2)
Mold me, Lord, to glorify your name.
Change my heart, let your love reclaim.
Take my past, my pain, my deepest fears.
Turn my weakness into strength that perseveres.
Complete the work that you’ve begun in me.
Not my will, but yours, eternally.

(Bridge)
Shape me, Lord, to reflect your light
Loving others with grace, standing for what’s right.
Draw me close, guide me through each day
To learn and live in your perfect way.

(Verse 3)
Apart from you, I am but dust
So walking with you, I place my trust.
Thank you, God, for your tender care
I feel your presence; you’re answering my prayer.

(Chorus)

(Outro)
Thank you, Lord, for making me new
Helping me daily to become like you.

Made for More

by Mark Greenelsh ©2025
“If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.” —C.S. Lewis

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(Verse 1)
In this world of fleeting treasures,
My soul aches for your full measure,
For a love no earth can hold,
A longing for streets of gold.
Your word speaks of a better place,
Where I’ll see you face to face.

(Chorus)
Draw me closer, Lord, I pray,
Less of me with each new day.
More of you, your grace, your love,
Lift my eyes to realms above.

For to live is Christ divine,
To die is gain, your hand in mine.
Made for more, for you alone,
Help me know as I am known.

(Verse 2)
Transform this heart of fragile clay,
To mirror you in every way.
Empower me to serve and give,
In your strength alone to live.
Faith replacing earthly fears,
Your presence drying all my tears.

(Bridge)
Nothing compares to knowing you,
No earthly wealth or fame rings true.
Made for more than I can see,
More than I myself can be.
Help me shine your light so bright,
Make each moment for your delight.
Help me shine your light so bright,
Make each moment for your delight.

(Chorus)

No Reservations

by Mark Greenelsh ©2025
Rely on God through faith and experience real life. Don’t hold anything back in your pursuit of knowing, loving, and serving God and others.

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(Verse 1)
Shed the chains that bind your soul
Let go of worldly control.
Not by your goodness, nor by power
But by God’s Spirit, rely each hour.

(Chorus)
Faith is the key to real life.
Surrender all, end the strife.
In God’s arms, find your rest.
His way leads to life that’s blessed.

(Verse 2)
Not by works, but by his grace
You find your rightful place.
Trust in Jesus, he’ll make you whole
His righteousness, saves your soul.

(Verse 3)
Riches fade, but love endures
Join God’s mission to rescue.
Seek not wealth, but souls to save
God will meet your needs each day.

(Bridge)
Come to him, all who are weary
His yoke is light, his burden easy.
Take up your cross, follow his lead.
In surrender, find life indeed.

(Verse 4)
Serve others, lift them high.
Let selfish ambitions die.
In humble service, find your worth
With God the last become first.

(Chorus)

(Outro)
Hold nothing back, give him your all
Answer his life-changing call.

Work Through Me

by Mark Greenelsh ©2025
A prayerful plea for Jesus to work in me and through me by faith to change me and others for good in ways I never could on my own. (Inspired by a prayer from Anselm of Canterbury).

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(Verse 1)
Jesus, living power within,
Work through me, cleanse me from sin.
Change my heart, transform my ways,
Guide my actions, words, and days.

(Verse 2)
In your anguish, joy was born,
New life dawned on Easter morn.
By your labor, set me free,
Let your goodness shine through me.

(Chorus)
Jesus, mighty God most high,
Hear my humble, earnest cry.
Work in me, work through me too,
All for your glory, born anew.

(Verse 3)
Like you fed the multitude,
Fill my hands with spiritual food.
Let me share your saving grace,
Bringing hope to every place.

(Verse 4)
As you healed the blind to see,
Open eyes of faith through me.
By your touch, the dead arose,
Let your life in me disclose.

(Bridge)
Replace despair with your hope
Dissolve fear help people cope,
Gentle Savior, comfort bring
By your warmth may each soul sing.

(Verse 5)
By compassion, grace impart,
Bring forgiveness to each heart.
Transform me like you above,
So others come to know your love.

(Chorus)
Jesus, almighty God most high,
Hear my humble, earnest cry.
Work in me, work through me too,
All for your glory, born anew.

Grace in the Storm

by Mark Greenelsh ©2025
As God enables respond to difficult people and circumstances with grace and love even though it would be easier to respond in your own self interest.

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(Verse 1)
In sunlit meadows, kindness blooms with ease
But when shadows loom, what seeds do we sow?
In the crucible of hardship, our true colors show.
Will we be the balm or the thorn, I wonder?

Do we stretch out our hands or clench our fists tight?
Do we step forward or fade into the night?
Do we shine like a beacon or demand the spotlight?
Do we sing in the rain or curse the thunder?

(Chorus)
Let’s turn the other cheek, offer good for bad.
Be the change we seek, make others glad.
Treat them as we’d wish to be treated.
Loving fully, by the power of God.

(Verse 2)
When smiles surround us, it’s easy to glow
But when faces turn cold, how do we respond?
In the face of disdain, will our love still show?
Or will we lash out like a blizzard’s blow?

Do we mend the broken or deepen the cracks?
Do we lend a hand or turn our backs?
Do we forgive the debt or keep a scorecard?
Do we open our arms or leave them crossed?

(Bridge)
Let’s seek the welfare of friend and foe
Put others first, let our pride go.
For the humble heart is lifted high
And peace-makers unlock chains that bind.

(Chorus)

Fullness of Time

by Mark Greenelsh ©2025
Although God works in unseen ways at times, he always acts in love at the right moment and in the best way for your salvation (Galatians 4:4-5). Trust and obey him.

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(Verse 1)
In the tapestry of time, God weaves every thread.
All seeing, ever present, He knows what lies ahead.
With mighty hand outstretched, He lifts the weary soul
For those who trust in Him, He makes the broken whole.

(Chorus)
In the fullness of time, His perfect plan unfolds.
Never early, never late, His purpose He upholds.
Every step is measured, every moment planned with care
To share with you his saving love, blessing beyond compare.

(Verse 2)
A humble babe in Bethlehem, Jesus became flesh.
A servant’s life He chose to live, our burdens to address.
He bore our sins upon the cross, to set the captives free.
All who trust in Christ, God brings into his family.

(Chorus)

(Verse 3)
The Master Artist paints your life with strokes of grace divine.
His plan for you surpasses whatever you could design.
To be with Him and be like Him, to join His saving mission
This is abundant life, your greatest expedition.

(Bridge)
Wait upon the Lord, let your soul be still.
Rest in His embrace, surrender to His will.
He’s working in unseen ways, His salvation to impart.
Your best is yet to come, when you give to him your heart.

(Verse 4)
Soon Jesus is coming back, to make all things new.
Evil vanquished, suffering ceased, His promises proved true.
Sorrow turns to gladness, as you join His royal train.
Throughout eternity, with Christ you’ll ever reign.

(Chorus)

Pure and Sweet

by Mark Greenelsh ©2025
God pours his blessing into the moments of our lives when we faithfully act in his love to care for others.

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(Verse 1)
In gentle acts of kindness dear
A simple smile, a listening ear
God’s love pours out, a golden stream,
His blessings flow, to you from me.

(Verse 2)
When we share God’s grace, yielding our will,
Time suspends, our joy he fulfills.
A token of riches we receive
A glimpse of life in eternity.

(Chorus)
Each dawn, a gift, a canvas bright,
To paint with love, reflect His light.
In His presence, we walk by faith
His goodness guides all we engage.

(Verse 3)
With joyful hearts, we labor on,
Our work becomes a grateful song.
In fields of love, we plant and reap,
Though there’s toil, the blessing’s deep.

(Bridge)
A helping hand, a burden shared,
Let’s give our all, humbly bared.
We can’t lose in giving, for we receive
God’s life abundant, beyond belief.

(Chorus)

(Outro)
In hearts we touch, in lives we meet,
We find His joy, so pure and sweet.
These precious moments, treasures of care,
God’s blessings poured beyond compare.

Beyond the Sunset

by Mark Greenelsh ©2025
A parable of a boy with cancer who conquers his fear of an unknown future through faith in a dolphin who rescues and befriends him. Likewise, God seeks you out in your distress and will save you if you trust him.

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(Verse 1)
On golden sands, a sick child stands
Gazing at the sapphire sea.
His heart aflutter, like waves that stutter
Afraid of what might be.

(Verse 2)
Shell-studded shore, he longed for more
But dared not touch the foam
Till one day’s tide, swept him inside
The watery, vast unknown.

(Chorus)
Oh, little one, don’t fear the blue
For in its depths, a friend waits true.
The ocean’s song, it calls to you
To sail beyond the sunset hue.

(Verse 3)
From graceful deep, came one who keeps
A faithful friend appeared.
With gentle might, he set him right
And all his fears were cleared.

(Verse 4)
Day after day, they’d swim and play.
Through coral gardens bright
Surfing swells, greeting ships’ bells
His fear turned to delight.

(Chorus)

(Bridge)
An old song whispered on the breeze
Of lands beyond the shore.
The boy’s heart stirred, adventure spurred
To seek what lay in store.

(Verse 5)
With peace he glanced his last, at home
Then turned toward setting sun.
His dolphin guide at his side
Their true journey had begun.

(Outro)
Oh, little one, you’ve braved the blue
Your dolphin friend will see you through.
The ocean’s song has sung to you
Now sail beyond the sunset hue.

Heights of His Presence

by Mark Greenelsh ©2025
Like an eagle, Almighty God guides and delivers all who trust him through life’s storms into salvation, healing, peace, and life in his presence (Deuteronomy 32:11-12, Isaiah 40:28-31).

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(Verse 1)
Soaring high above the storm
Wings outstretched, majestic form
God’s protection in the air
Lifting those who trust with care.

(Verse 2)
God hovers over your wilderness
Guiding through life’s harsh duress
Like an eagle graceful and strong
Carrying her young along.

(Chorus)
Place your hope in God and fly.
He will lift you to new heights
Through the storm to sky so blue
Always with you, ever true.

(Bridge)
When you’re weak, he makes you strong
In his presence, you belong
Nothing compares under the sun
To knowing God, united as one.

(Verse 3)
Weary soul, find rest at last
Healing from all painful past
Soaring high on faith’s updraft
Abundant life full and vast.

(Chorus)
Place your hope in God and fly.
He will lift you to new heights
Through the storm to sky so blue
Always with you, ever true.

(Outro)
From the depths of earth below
To the heights where eagles go
In God’s presence, you find peace.
His grace and blessing never cease.