RENEWED
Original songs with a positive, encouraging message about everyday issues, as well as, life with God. Lyrics written by Mark Greenelsh. Music produced with AI-assisted tools.
What Was Hidden
Newer Every Day
Love Moves Mountains
Remade
Press on Through the Night
Melodies of Gold
Stand and Shine
Butterfly Sandals
Spring Has Sprung
Lasting Gold
Lasting Gold
Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. He changes everything for the best, so let him change you and the world through you.
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(Verse 1)
The seasons turn, the tides retreat,
Some changes heal, some bring defeat.
But lasting gold from refiner’s flame
Flows from the One who knows your name.
(Chorus)
Jesus—the Way, the Truth, and the Life,
He transforms and makes all things right
Let him restore your heart anew,
And redeem the world through you.
(Verse 2)
Not by works or creed, but by one bond—
Take your Savior’s hand, by faith respond.
He left his throne, bore your sin and pain,
Died and rose again, to break all chains.
(Chorus)
Jesus—the Way, the Truth, and the Life,
He transforms and makes all things right
Let him restore your heart anew,
And redeem the world through you.
(Verse 3)
You’re made for love, to give, receive,
Not just exist, but fully live.
He calls today: “Come, work with me.”
Your life can shape eternity.
(Bridge)
He’s knocking now, so let him in.
Receive his grace, unite with him.
Hold fast to him at any cost,
Worldly gain only leads to loss.
In time he works all for your good—
Surrender where you’ve always stood.
The world awaits what you’ll become
When Christ in you has overcome.
(Verse 4)
In every land, in broken streets,
Where faith and joy and mercy meet,
Through you his hands of grace reach out
Turning wayward hearts about.
(Chorus)
Jesus—the Way, the Truth, and the Life,
He transforms and makes all things right
Let him restore your heart anew,
And redeem the world through you.
Jesus—the Way, the Truth, and the Life,
He transforms and makes all things right
Let him restore your heart anew,
And redeem the world through you.
Spring Has Sprung
Celebrate the joys of spring as winter fades.
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(Verse 1)
Daffodils are dancing in the morning light,
Cherry blossoms painting all the world in white,
Robin’s building nests up in the willow tree,
Butterflies are floating on the warming breeze.
(Verse 2)
The grass is turning emerald beneath my feet,
Honeybees are humming their electric beat,
Tulips push through soil with their rainbow heads,
The whole wide world is waking from its sleeping bed!
(Chorus)
Spring has sprung, new life has begun!
Feel it in the air, see it in the sun!
Feel it in the air, see it in the sun!
Everything’s alive and the world’s in bloom,
Say goodbye to gray, and to frosty gloom
Fresh starts, new hearts, second chances here,
Spring has sprung, our favorite time of year!
(Verse 3)
Baby deer are wobbling in the clover fields,
Apple trees are showing what the season yields,
Open windows wide to let the sweet air in,
Plant a little garden, watch your dreams begin!
(Verse 4)
Afternoon rain showers wash the old away,
Rainbows arch across the sky by end of day,
Frogs serenade in the evening pond,
Hope grows with the glory of each dawn.
(Bridge)
We’ve left behind the frozen ground,
The barren trees, the silent sound,
No more darkness closing in at four o’clock,
Winter’s grip is finally broken,
Every sleeping seed’s been woken,
Death gives way to life again.
The season turns—a welcome bend.
(Chorus)
Spring has sprung, new life has begun!
Feel it in the air, see it in the sun!
Everything’s alive and the world’s in bloom,
Say goodbye to gray, and to frosty gloom
Fresh starts, new hearts, second chances here,
Spring has sprung, our favorite time of year!
(Outro)
Sense the jasmine in the breeze,
Kick off your shoes, walk beside me,
Let the sunshine warm your skin,
Spring has sprung—let’s all dive in!
Spring has sprung, new life has begun!
Spring has sprung, rejoice as one!
Butterfly Sandals
A teenage girl, who is struggling to believe that her life can be better, finds a pair of sandals which change her perspective.
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(Verse 1)
Shadows clung to every corner,
Heavy heart and tear-stained face.
Dreams felt distant, growing smaller,
Searching for a saving grace.
(Verse 2)
Walking streets with no direction,
Lost in thoughts of yesterday.
Seeking signs of resurrection,
Hoping pain would fade away.
(Verse 3)
Sandals glittered in a window,
Sequins dancing in the light.
Butterflies on leather meadows,
Promising to make things right.
(Verse 4)
Slipped them on with trembling fingers,
Felt a spark ignite inside.
In that moment, something lingers—
Joy she thought had long since died.
(Bridge)
Butterflies meant transformation,
Sand beneath meant solid ground.
In those shoes, a revelation:
What was lost could still be found.
Step by step on city pavement,
Each one lighter than before.
Not escape, but brave engagement
With the life worth living for.
(Chorus)
Sequins catch the morning sunlight,
Casting rainbows where she stands.
Declaring after storm and night,
Dawn will come like a healing hand.
Sequins catch the morning sunlight,
Casting rainbows where she stands.
Declaring after storm and night,
Dawn will come like a healing hand.
(Verse 5)
Now she walks with purpose growing,
Butterfly wings on her feet.
Past gives way to future glowing
As challenges of the day she meets.
(Verse 6)
One small step becomes a journey,
Sandals marking bold new ground.
Teaching her through walking bravely—
That joy and hope can be found.
(Chorus)
Sequins catch the morning sunlight,
Casting rainbows where she stands.
Declaring after storm and night,
Dawn will come like a healing hand.
Stand and Shine
Don’t grow faint in the face of evil or let seeming lack of results from your effort dim your light. Instead stand and shine by relying on God.
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(Verse 1)
The battle’s won though war remains,
Christ conquered death and broke our chains.
His victory lives in those who trust,
Rising to life, from spiritual dust.
(Verse 2)
Like brave Queen Esther, called to stand,
An orphan raised for such a time,
She risked her life with trembling hand,
To save her people from their end.
(Verse 3)
Elijah triumphed at the peak,
But threats to his life made him flee.
God showed him he was not alone,
And renewed him for more ministry.
(Chorus)
God set me here, each day, each hour,
A messenger of hope and peace.
To show the lost his saving power,
And guide them home where sorrows cease.
(Verse 4)
To go to heaven would be great gain,
But staying here serves those in need.
God’s grace sustains through trial and pain,
To share the truth, so all might believe.
(Verse 5)
Christ the King will soon return,
To right all wrongs and dry all tears.
Though darkness flickers, heaven burns,
His glorious love consumes our fears.
(Bridge)
One day, one soul, one steady breath,
I’ll cling to him who conquered death.
One choice, one step, one whispered prayer,
His strength empowers me everywhere.
(Chorus)
God set me here, each day, each hour,
A messenger of hope and peace.
To show the lost his saving power,
And guide them home where sorrows cease.
(Outro)
I’ll trust and do the next right thing,
Whatever task his voice makes clear.
Content to serve my risen King,
And leave results within his care.
Melodies of Gold
by Mark Greenelsh ©2025
Music can be a love letter from God as he helps you through trials and heals you from trauma.
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(Verse 1)
When darkness wrapped around my soul,
You whispered melodies of gold.
Through sleepless nights you stayed with me,
Your rhythm set my heartbeat free.
(Verse 2)
I poured my tears into your chords,
You caught them all without a word.
Each broken note became a prayer,
You held my pain with tender care.
(Chorus)
Oh music, a faithful friend,
You taught me how to breathe again.
When words could never heal the scars,
You sang me back beneath the stars.
(Verse 3)
In empty rooms where silence screamed,
You painted colors in my dreams.
Your harmonies became my voice,
When I was overcome by constant noise.
(Verse 4)
Through trembling hands on ivory keys,
You helped me find what I couldn’t see.
Each melody a stepping stone,
Leading me back to find my home.
(Chorus)
Oh music, a faithful friend,
You taught me how to breathe again.
When words could never heal the scars,
You sang me back beneath the stars.
(Bridge)
You never asked for anything,
Just let me borrow your wings.
In minor keys, I found my truth,
Your major scales, renewed my youth.
(Verse 5)
Now morning breaks through windowpanes,
And I can dance despite the rain.
You’ve been my compass and my guide,
Forever walking by my side.
(Chorus)
Oh music, a faithful friend,
You taught me how to breathe again.
When words could never heal the scars,
You sang me back beneath the stars.
(Outro)
Thank you for your gentle grace,
For giving sorrow its own space.
My dear friend, a saving light,
You turned my darkness into flight.
Press on Through the Night
Do not grow weary in doing good, but rather humbly rely on God and continue to serve, trusting the results to him.
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(Verse 1)
When the stones fly and the voices rise against your witness,
When they mock the Name you bear like a crown of light,
Remember thorns once pierced the brow of perfect kindness—
The world cast shadows then; it casts them still tonight.
But roots grow deeper when the storms are raging,
And stars shine brightest through the darkest skies.
(Verse 2)
Don’t count the cost when neighbors turn their faces,
Or when the truth you speak becomes a wall between.
Plant gardens in the ruins, set tables in hard places,
Pour the water, speak the words—believe in what’s unseen.
The widow’s mite, the cup of cold water given—
These are the currencies of heaven’s unshakeable kingdom.
(Chorus)
So press on through the night, beloved, press on,
Let your hands be busy with His love till dawn.
Trade your worry for a seed, your fear for bread to break,
For the Gardener tends what weary hands still make.
He has overcome, and so shall we—
Press on, press on until the whole world sees.
(Verse 3)
While headlines scream and evil seems to flourish,
You feed the hungry, visit prisoners in chains.
While darkness threatens every heart to punish,
You wash the feet of strangers, heal where hatred reigns.
Let the world spin madly—you kneel steady in the chaos,
For joy comes in the journey, as you walk in faithfulness.
(Chorus)
So press on through the night, beloved, press on,
Let your hands be busy with His love till dawn.
Trade your worry for a seed, your fear for bread to break,
For the Gardener tends what weary hands still make.
He has overcome, and so shall we—
Press on, press on until the whole world sees.
(Bridge)
Morning is coming—can you hear it?
The Bridegroom’s footsteps echo through the years.
He who began this work will finish it,
Will wipe away the sorrow, dry every tear.
The lion will lie down, the deserts bloom with flowers,
And every wound we bandaged here
Will be a testimony there—
That faithful love outlasts the midnight hours.
(Verse 4)
So walk this day with open hands of service,
Let prayer be the rhythm of your beating heart.
Find resurrection in each small act of kindness,
Watch Him weave glory from your ordinary part.
The tomb is empty—let that truth sustain you,
When the labor’s hard and the harvest seems so far.
(Verse 5)
He’s making all things new—can you believe it?
The groaning earth awaits its liberty.
And every prayer you prayed, though you couldn’t see it,
Was a thread in His eternal tapestry.
So give Him praise, the Worthy One, the Faithful,
Who holds tomorrow while He holds your hand today.
(Chorus)
So press on through the night, beloved, press on,
Let your hands be busy with His love till dawn.
Trade your worry for a seed, your fear for bread to break,
For the Gardener tends what weary hands still make.
He has overcome, and so shall we—
Press on, press on, beloved, press on,
Press on until His face we see.
(Outro)
Press on, press on until His face we see…
Press on, press on—He’s coming for you and me.
Remade
Only Jesus can change you from the inside out for your best and to love and serve others for his glory.
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(Verse 1)
I tried to change by my own will,
For years I strove to cope and mend,
But broken hearts stay darkened still—
Only Jesus shines light within.
(Chorus)
Jesus changes from the inside out,
Not just better—I’m remade,
New heart beating, old way gone,
His Spirit dwelling, power conveyed.
Christ in me, my hope of glory,
Living now to tell his story,
He renews my mind and grants his peace,
Only Jesus sets me free.
(Verse 2)
Religion said to try much harder,
Build myself up brick by brick,
But Jesus came and made me stronger—
Not just healed, but wholly fixed.
(Chorus)
Jesus changes from the inside out,
Not just better—I’m remade,
New heart beating, old way gone,
His Spirit dwelling, power conveyed.
Christ in me, my hope of glory,
Living now to tell his story,
He renews my mind and grants his peace,
Only Jesus sets me free.
(Verse 3)
I trust the One who came to save me,
Surrender all my thoughts and ways,
His Spirit guides through valleys daily,
Empowering all who walk by faith.
(Bridge)
No longer I who live and breathe,
But Christ alive inside of me,
He tears down walls I cannot see,
And builds a temple where he’s King.
With his love I serve those around,
Proclaim the truth that I have found,
That others too might join the crowd—
Of people released, no longer bound.
(Verse 4)
Abiding joy, new hope within,
Jesus conquered my death and strife.
I live to love him with all I am,
His glory shining through my life.
(Chorus)
Jesus changes from the inside out,
Not just better—I’m remade,
New heart beating, old way gone,
His Spirit dwelling, power conveyed.
Christ in me, my hope of glory,
Living now to tell his story,
He renews my mind and grants his peace,
Only Jesus sets me free.
Only Jesus sets me free.
Love Moves Mountains
God’s love is the greatest force for good in our world. Receive his love and share it with others.
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(Verse 1)
When darkness whispers that I walk alone,
Your love breaks through like dawn across the sky.
It lifts my eyes beyond this earthly home,
And tunes my heart to where your glory lies.
(Verse 2)
Some chase success through every earthly door,
Till loneliness reveals their empty win.
But love looks outward to the ignored,
And finds true wealth through hearts welcomed in.
(Chorus)
God’s love changes everything forever,
Breaking chains that held us bound before.
In his love we fly higher, stronger
A gift to share, so others can soar.
(Verse 3)
When cancer came and stole my strength away,
Your love became the anchor for my soul.
Through valleys deep, you taught my heart to say,
“In weakness, Lord, you make my spirit whole.”
(Verse 4)
Kingdoms crumble, riches turn to dust,
But love endures when empires fall apart.
God moves mountains through love’s sacred trust,
Forging timeless bonds from heart to heart.
(Chorus)
God’s love changes everything forever,
Breaking chains that held us bound before.
In his love we fly higher, stronger
A gift to share, so others can soar.
(Bridge)
Where hatred ruled, compassion plants new seeds,
Where vengeance reigned, forgiveness breaks the curse.
God’s love in us meets every human need,
And writes redemption’s story, verse by verse.
(Verse 5)
Like ripples spreading outward from a stone,
Each act of love creates a gracious wave.
We love because he first made love our own,
And through his love, we’re mighty, free, and brave.
(Chorus)
God’s love changes everything forever,
Breaking chains that held us bound before.
In his love we fly higher, stronger
A gift to share, so others can soar.
God’s love changes everything forever,
Breaking chains that held us bound before.
In his love we fly higher, stronger
A gift to share, so others can soar.
Newer Every Day
If anyone trusts Jesus to save them they are no longer bound by old ways. He frees them to experience his abundant life every day, now and forever.
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(Verse 1)
This fading world of blight and thorn and rust,
Where flowers wilt and strongest towers fall,
Where even mountains crumble into dust—
Yet hope was born when Jesus conquered all.
The Son of God took on our flesh and pain,
Rose victorious from the borrowed tomb,
That those who trust can come alive in him,
Forever freed from death’s consuming gloom.
(Chorus)
Oh, life with God grows newer every day!
His mercies fresh like morning’s golden light.
Through Christ our Savior, grace has made a way—
We’re held and loved and guided through the night.
Though trials come like storms upon the sea,
His faithfulness runs deeper than our need.
One day at a time, he walks with you and me,
Ever newer, closer, better in his keep.
(Verse 2)
Salvation’s gift has reconciled our souls,
Washed clean by Jesus’ blood shed graciously.
He heals our wounds and restores all whole.
He adopts us into fellowship and family.
Each morning breaks with mercies bright and new,
Not because God, our Rock, has changed,
But as we walk by faith, our vision’s true—
We see his glory beautifully arranged.
(Chorus)
Oh, life with God grows newer every day!
His mercies fresh like morning’s golden light.
Through Christ our Savior, grace has made a way—
We’re held and loved and guided through the night.
Though trials come like storms upon the sea,
His faithfulness runs deeper than our need.
One day at a time, he walks with you and me,
Ever newer, closer, better in his keep.
(Verse 3)
Though broken people fill this fractured place,
And suffering marks the hours we live below,
Our faithful God sustains us with his grace,
And brings forth good from every bitter woe.
He doesn’t shield us from the tempest’s rage,
But holds us firm when thunder shakes the ground.
He authors every chapter, every page,
And in his loving arms we’re safe and sound.
(Bridge)
When Jesus comes to close this present age,
He’ll make all things like Eden once again.
Creation groaned, but now turns freedom’s page,
Restored to beauty, liberated from its pain.
There is no end to all his greatness tells,
No boundary where his glory meets its shore.
Each day reveals new depths, new living wells,
New reasons to adore him even more.
(Outro)
So praise God for Jesus, King of Kings!
The Redeemer of all those who trust his name.
Lift up your voice, let every nation sing
Of God’s great love, forever still the same!
The work he’s started, he will bring to pass,
Completing all the good he has begun.
Walk on by faith—the best is yet to come,
Newer, closer, better with God the Son.