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Battling Unbelief

by Believin Stephen

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Stephen's Prayer Dear God, O Father I need you! Dear God I need you! Right now I’m struggling Intervene Father! Intervene! Hear my cry! Nothing’s going my way! I’m suffering during this season of trials. I’m prone to go astray. I’m to prone to forget your goodness and doubt your promises. I do believe, please help my unbelief!! Samples from John Piper's Sermon Series "Battling Unbelief" from www.desiringgod.org The series that we begin today is called “Battling Unbelief." All sinning whether attidunal or in behavior comes from one thing- unbelief..in the promises of God. The tap root out of which sprouts all the weeds of sin is the tap root of unbelief in the promises of God. Let me list some sins off for you to show you what I mean. Anxiety, misplaced shame, indifference, regret, covetousness, envy, lust, bitterness, impatience, despondency, pride; all of these are sprouts that grow from the tap root of unbelief in the promises of God. We might as well close up shop if we’re not the type of people that have learned day by day to battle unbelief that threatens to grow like a root in our heart every day and to fight the fight of faith and to be victorious as we trust God’s promises. The battle is serious. It is not war games. It’s real warfare with heaven and hell at stake. In other words, the most basic battle that everybody in this room fights everyday is the battle against unbelief. The issue is how are you going to deal with it? Are you gonna fight? Or are you going to cave? Stephen Verse Fighting the battle, Christ won the war Carry my shield, and fight with my sword But inside my mind, there is a war Sometimes I’m torn because I am impure Will I hide from the Lord or seek His presence He’s near to me, yet He’s transcendent Will I yield to the flesh or yield to the Spirit This is the battle revealed through lyrics or this is my heart revealed through lyrics Battling sin and trust there’s plenty Battling pride and lust and envy My heart’s deceitful, dark and evil Tearing me apart like Smiegel This battle’s not against flesh and blood Verse spiritual forces I wrestle much Can you relate on this path with me Then let us battle unbelief!!
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First Verse I’m in the paralysis of analysis Like how is that God’s allowing this? Losing my grip from the callouses, I know my thoughts are cowardice It’s so real, it’s not counterfeit, feel like I’m losing sanity Yelling all is vanity, as I shake my head and I pound my fist I’m aware that I am finite, my limitations are clear I’m desiring to steer when tribulations appear Should be giving God the wheel, when situations not clear Feel like I’m getting scared with intimidation and fear I’ve suffered pain and misery, I am afraid it’s killing me With all this negativity, it feels like Satan’s tricking me Behaving in iniquity, how can I say it’s ministry How can I tame the enemy?, he gave me the ability So I’m praying instantly, persisting on my knees In James you’ll see the remedy, resist him and he’ll flee Consistency is key, He gives the assistance that I need Christ indeed did bleed, victory He did it for me!! HOOK: (From Sample) O Peter, don’t be afraid Don’t be afraid Nah Don’t be afraid Nah Don’t be afraid bro Don’t be afraid sis Second Verse Tell me how can I maintain, when all I know is pain? Everyday it’s rain, hittin on my window pain How can I sustain, with all this madness on my brain Don’t wanna just complain, something really needs to change Feeling so deranged with my perception of reality Battling these lies and correcting all these fallacies Inside my mind, I find I must address them with audacity And put em to rest, to put em to death, just like a casuality So “if you deal with fear” is a question you are asking me The answer’s “Yes”, sometimes my stress feels like a catastrophe And when I turn to sin it’s just a coping mechanism I feel broken when I’m sinning, and I’m noticing conviction Why’d I go with the decision to reopen my addiction I felt hopeless in my living, but I know that as Christian The circumstances I’m given, are clearly not permanent This helping with my thinking, fighting fear and discouragement We can’t predict the future, so we live with uncertainty God is giving peace, I know I’ll live for eternity!! HOOK: (From Sample) O Peter, don’t be afraid Don’t be afraid Nah Don’t be afraid Nah Don’t be afraid bro Don’t be afraid sis Third Verse Jesus is our model, always talking to the Father Let’s take a look at the story when He’s walking on the water He dismissed the crowds after He fed all of the thousands He wanted them to bounce so He could pray up on the mountain The disciples went ahead and they were sailing on the boat They saw Jesus walk on water, and they’d say it a ghost But Jesus spoke to them, and said “don’t be afraid” It is me the Lord, I’m the one who keeps you safe Peter said, “Lord please command me out to sea?” Jesus told him, “Come to me”, and we witness Peter’s faith He was walking on the water, all of a sudden doubtfully He saw the winds, became afraid, then he began to sank He took his eyes off Christ, then he uttered out a shout “Lord save me”……why did you begin to doubt? Christ rescued him, then the wind began to cease He calmed the storm, He’s Son of God and also prince of peace !! HOOK: (From Sample) O Peter, don’t be afraid Don’t be afraid Nah Don’t be afraid Nah Don’t be afraid bro Don’t be afraid sis Bridge If you fight against fear then you can stand up If you fight against fear then you can stand up If you fight against fear then get your hands up If you fight against fear then get your hands up Stand up, hands up, stand up, hands up, Hands up, Hands up!
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Help us Believe feat. Jeremiah Bligen Scratches at beginning by DJ Average Joe “I do believe please help my unbelief” from Calm One ft. Stay Humble “Rapaprayer” song First Verse I complain too much, I don’t praise enough I hate this stuff, don’t like feeling like my ways are stuck (So) I’m sending prayers up, evening and daily bruh It’s been 11 years since I last did take a puff Haven’t smoked weed in that long, I gave it up Asking God why I can’t do the same with lust? O you relate too? Homie ain’t it tough? I know He offers help, why am I afraid to trust Tryna break free from the grip of Satan’s clutch The images don’t love me, they really hate my guts It’s all a mirage, in fact the wackest lie’s That I could be satisfied, apart from God (Fast) That is an illusion, that is only bringing confusion Sin’s a decoy, doesn’t bring real joy, it always leaves me losing What’s the solution? it’s consistently pursuing And choosing Jesus Christ, and doing what He’s approving HOOK – Jeremiah Bligen We are, in this broken world, we war So we crawl to you whose word set up the stars When sin gets hard to fend off we need your strength to press on Help us stand and fear no man, believe your truth will mend all Help us believe Second Verse I hate being wrong, I am a perfectionist Wanna do right but I’ma specialist at wreckin it I’m just being honest, no I’m not a pessimist I just know there’s evidence, that shows that I’m not excellent Instead of guilty sentences I have been accredited With Christ’s righteousness, check the Old and the New Testaments Yea check the scrolls, I need self-control To focus on heavenly things and not temp-or-al Without faith it’s impossible to please Him God’s a rewarder of people who seek Him In my weakest season (of grieving) do I believe Him?” Reasons for believing but evil one is deceiving So will I believe God is who He says He is? And be His representative, and quit being so tentative (punch) To trust in God’s promises, that He gave as our bread to live Help me be attentative to your grace that’s measureless HOOK – Jeremiah Bligen We are, in this broken world, we war So we crawl to you whose word set up the stars When sin gets hard to fend off we need your strength to press on Help us stand and fear no man, believe your truth will mend all Help us believe Third Verse We thirst for attention, get hurt from rejection It furthers our depression we turn to aggression What’s worse is oppression, get jerked by deception (All ) this mess brings stress, what’s our purpose and direction? Are you disturbed by that question? We should please God, not man are we learning our lesson? Lord, please switch up my aim from always pleasing people To aim to please you, help me to be fleeing evil Our whole lives we fight for approval Of different people and don’t like it’s removal Or it’s refusal, but our fighting’s futile (cause) The acceptance master is a tyrant so brutal This life now’s not the destination for settling It’s more like our preparation for heaven Many live this life for the here and now Disappointed, but still they appear to smile If we kept it real, we really fear the trials But God sent His only Son, the dearest child We yearn for significance, earning more dividends You want an idol? Just go search on the internet We’re worshipping ignorance, it’s hurting our intellect No person is innocent, let’s work towards deliverance (PUNCH) With eyes on the cross, Christ died for the lost His life was the cost, now I have been bought! HOOK – by Jeremiah Bligen We are, in this broken world, we war So we crawl to you whose word set up the stars When sin gets hard to fend off we need your strength to press on Help us stand and fear no man, believe your truth will mend all Help us believe Ending Bridge by Jeremiah Bligen Singing - Help Us to Believe (Rap) No matter the weather, Your spirit, it carries us on, Through valleys and mountains In weakness you prove you are strong, In every endeavor Big small or whatever, your Palm , Carries us, Strengthen our faith to, Trust through it all
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Copywrite on the beat These are some things I wrestle with as I strive for contentment as an artist. First Verse Can I be honest? Give you transparency? These are things I battle with as I share and MC I’m an Indie rapper, in a small market Admit I saw hardship, fam, it’s been a factor I’m in a different chapter, it used to be , I’d go to shows All they’d know is I’m the bro of Timothy Brindle after He put out Great Awakening in 2003 (classic) I was writing on the low but silent indeed 2004, I started to do concerts and shows Gradually a small fanbase started to grow Tim’s one of the best to do it, so the standard is high I wanna be the best I can, at least I plan to try No, I’m not signed to a label but people assume that I am Forget the lies and the fables, I’ll tell you the truth where I stand I’m not on Lamp Mode, but love em, and we’ve done music and jams I’m truly a fan, of their work, I’m down with the whole crew and the clan Was never asked to join and so I just started my own (Gametime) Then Josue took a break and was pausing from shows You seen me at events? I was probably alone Then working at my job so much, I hardly was home No time for jottin the poems, my thoughts would just rome But never thought all of these struggles would cause me to grow The label didn’t quite pop off, like how I had thought But I ain’t gonna quit, nah, that’s not how I was taught Yea I have supporters but no major co-signs But that just keeps me hungry, I’m making more rhymes Tryna battle all these fears, and balance my career Crying out, even if God is silent He hears Came in the game underground, and I love that sound But I like to change it up and be versatile I know some people wish the music would just stay the same I’m growing as an artist, but still stay in my lane I’ve put out projects, does anybody care What is the point? Should I continue to share? Or should I quit? And Throw my stuff in the sewer (or is my stuff manure) God gave me a gift need to be a good steward So why you rhyme for Christ? I’ll answer why My Savior, the Creator came as a man and died I cannot lie, when I analyze the facts I’ll never have the power to cancel out His wrath (40 bars) Scratches “These are things I battle with…..as I share and MC” Second Verse You may have seen at some shows, I was actin all friendly Little did you know my heart was so sad and it’s heavy On top of that, inside I was battling envy You want me to explain? Ok I’m actually ready The practice is deadly I wrestle with contentment On the microphone, I intend to be impressive I tend to be aggressive, but then I’m getting jealous When cats with less skill, get more shine, what are my intentions? Need to man up, forget extended adolescence I really need to pray to Him, I’m treasuring His presence When it’s tough, will I delight in the wilderness Fighting the bitterness, striving with diligence Asking myself what’s my real motivation Is it to grow and praise Him, and make Him to known to nations Or am I cool with just having some associations Am I after His glory, or my own admiration? The compliments can really boost your confidence Making you puffed up, before you can acknowledge it Start loving prominence and trusting accomplishments We love bein at the top, and covet dominance What is the consequence? Pride of life and godlessness conviction starts to set in, and it bugs our consciouses Until we stop the sin, repent, and run to providence If we don’t get the glory we feel what despondence is And feelin down if we don’t like how the response has been We need to stop worrying and trust His promises As an artist it’s easy to fall into temptation Pride or self-pity are the traps we’re often facin Are people sleeping? Or are people hatin? They ain’t even peepin? I’m needing patience You love my music? Gives me a great sensation Oh you don’t like it? Now I’m feeling devestation That’s the honest highs and lows of putting out music Sometimes it feels dope, other times it feels useless So why do I do this? You really wanna know? I write for people who’re in pain and to offer hope And if I only reach a few of the people hurtin I’ma keep on making songs, cause to me it’s worth it And if I only reach a few of the people hurtin I’ma keep on making songs, cause to me it’s worth it Scratches “I wrestle with contentment” “I wrestle with contentment” “These are things I battle with as I share and MC” Sample- Sermon by Beau Hughes “Learning Contentment” from Village Church App 8:30-9:05
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Endurance featuring Selah the Corner and Bumps INF Stephen Talking We rejoice in our suffering because suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope. Hope in Christ that does not disappoint. Believin Stephen, God Over Money…Selah!! Selah the Corner Short days and long nights, the sinner life Side chickin it hoping God would send a wife Guns clappin, the heat poppin in wintertime Everybody look like food when it’s dinnertime I was the worst of yall villains Wrong day probably but the hurse to yall villains I don’t feel nuthin, fillin up the dirt with yall feelings I don’t hear nuthin product of the curse what yall hearin I was mad at the body bags my homies slept in I banged quiet cuz my mom dukes was a reverend Church splittin people givin me the side eye So I became an alien on my sci-fi But thank God for a praying mother Who plead the blood of a Corner and his baby covers I know the devil had another plan Son of Man stopped be from being a Son of Sam Never perfect cuz I’m still a man And everything drop when you take a realer stand And yea I rap but for God yo I’m still a fan Bump that for God yo I’m still a “Stan” Never the urge to kill a man Fresh wind over head like a ceiling fan Still I shed my earth’s appearance One time for my perseverance..hold up Hook Scratches by DJ Average Joe “Perseverance” “Gotta Endure” Bumps Man I fall so many times It’s hard to read the signs when partially I’m blind Losing sight of Jesus tryna cross the finish line But He’ll finish what He started cause it’s part of His design Sin it takes it’s toll it’s interfering with my faith Life’s a vapor, playa, everybody here and then we ain’t Tryna make it home, the perseverance of a saint Tryna do it on my own, but yo clearly it’s His grace Nobody’s exempt, cuz this life it comes for all of us Man it gets so hard to trust the only God who pardoned us Scriptures they caution us, tellin us to watch and pray So when temptation comes our way we don’t fall to lust Gotta endure through these hardships I swear it’s like I’m chillin on the floor in a mosh pit (uh!) Feeling so defeated I give up Headin straight fa da store for a couple bottles to sip up But that’s no way to ease the pain, Perpetuating the very reason that Jesus came He died for sinners, his body injured cuz I pretended God forgive us, I’m sloppy but better not be finished Life is a voyage, but boy is it just so hard sometimes We got choices and loyalty can be so hard to find So trust in Him who was loyal to the end Cause He died, made royalty again! Resurrected on em! Hook: Scratches by DJ Average Joe “Perseverance”, “Gotta Endure” Stephen I will fight, I will climb, I will write some more rhymes I might not get shine, but I’m like that is fine I’m reciting my lines, because Christ is divine He gives sight to the blind, He enlightens the mind If you said in the past I’d rhyme for Christ, I’d be like “you gotta be kiddin” But do you know how many times since I started that I thought about quitting In the same way, people see me and be like “you always be lifting” You know how many times I wanted to quit whenever I some saw affliction? But I got a conviction to persevere through harder conditions At times in the past, life got so bad, that I didn’t even wanna be living The walk is hard, got all these scars, at times I didn’t even wanna be Christian Often I’m slippin, I fall and I’m stricken, yea I thought about quitting Thought about leaving the faith, due to grievous mistakes Felt weak in my strength, in need of some grace Deceived to my face and some people are snakes! If anyone said this walk’s easy, they’re fake! I’m feeble I break, but He is so great It’s only by faith, He’ll let me through these gates So I press on looking forward to eternity God helps me fight, I don’t’ have strength internally Can’t base everything off of appearances Christ’s the example of what perseverance is And it builds character, and character hope That’s why I make songs, and I share what I wrote (wrote) HOOK: Scratches by DJ Average Joe “Perseverance”, “Gotta Endure” “It’s the testing of my faith”
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Scratches by DJ Average Joe Sample from Thirstin Howell III “The pain it won’t go away” “Why it hurt like this? It hurts like this!” First Verse I feel confused, it’s true and also feel perplexed I feel so used, I do, and also feel depressed It is through, who knew I’d be getting so vexed I did pursue you approved, but now it is a mess I’m tryna view from your shoes and show you that respect Looking for clues as I move to make some points connect All the lies and times you didn’t tell me the truth Reside inside my mind, but I fell in love with you I was skeptical but still wanted to believe You were telling the truth I got so deceived I was betrayed, feel dismay the pain won’t go away And so I pray everyday God help me to sustain We were looking at rings thought you would be my wife I am hurt and it stings, feeling so much strife Love is tricky, yea love is risky That’s why wisdom says don’t fall in love too quickly Hook by Average Joe (Repeated 2x) My heart is broke But my God gives hope Second Verse When we were together I was elated I loved the time we spent with each other when we dated Said, “I love you” everyday, but did she fake it? My heart isn’t broken, it’s been cre-mated Yea burning in ashes so I urgently ask this Can Jesus Christ relate? He took thirty-nine lashes I’m sick of the games and I’m tired of nonsense I’m sick of the pain and I’m tryin to stop this Is this something on my own that I can accomplish? Naw I need help, that’s something I highly acknowledge I look to Christ, he was a man acquainted with grief His yoke is easy, burden light, He came to give peace He was denied by Peter, he was betrayed by Judas So I know He can relate and help me get through this Wanna respond like Joseph, wanna respond like Jesus This ain’t easy cause my heart is shattered into pieces Hook by Average Joe (Repeated 2x) My heart is broke But my God gives hope Third Verse In the Word it says hope deferred makes the heart sick Sometimes I feel like Job, it’s like I’m Satan’s target But the Lord gives and He also takes away I know He’ll answer my cries, so I wait and pray I pray for your heart, and also pray for mine I pray for peace and healing, may His grace provide He closed the door when I never wanted it to shut He’s working this for good, in His promises I trust I asked the Lord to search my heart and He showed me a rival I wanted it so bad I know that it became an idol Throughout all this, I can’t say I’ve been a blameless friend Plus I’ve sinned against God, I’ve done the same to Him Although my sins are many, I’ve done wicked plenty I’ve betrayed God, yet He forgives and cleanse me I feel so dissed too, but I know what is true Despite all of that know I do forgive you HOOK by Average Joe (Repeated 2x) My heart is broke But my God gives hope
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When I go through tough times I’m learning to lean on the Father and tell him everything that I’m going through instead of trying to do everything in my own strength. Psalm 55:22 says, “Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you.” First Verse I’m a strength coach, help athletes in the weight room That’s my full time, on the side I make tunes Powerlifting- I’m nationally ranked Ah, he’s gonna boast? Naw, actually I ain’t Cause everything I have, I have to give thanks It’s only by grace I don’t collapse and break I might look strong, but that’s kinda ironic Cuz I am weak without Christ if I’m honest Spiritually, plus physically I get my strength from Him I know I let Him down when I fall so I hate my sin Without sustaining grace, I’d fall straight on my face Unable to pace on this walk with no strength with weights Are you getting the clue? I’m not better than you I’ve done worse things than you ever could do I deserve to burn in hell forever, my dude Sayin I’m a good person could never be true You wish you were good enough, and so you aim to try But God chose what is weak here to shame the wise Thinking we’re good people is the greatest lie! We’re jacked up and sinful, that’s why Christ came to die He ached and cried, relates to my pain inside Never sinned once, even though Satan tried (to make him fall) Was obedient to death and then he’d later rise Now I try to copy Christ like I plagiarized HOOK (Repeated 2x) In this season things keep on getting harder And so I keep going back to the Father And I cast my cars, I cast my cares Because I know He cares Second Verse Every woman who said they loved me, left me Except my mom, no wonder my heart’s heavy It seems it never goes right, like a lefty This stretched me, but still God blessed me I’m broken hearted, but yet still wanna grow regardless Tryna protect my heart more now, so I guard it After what I been through, how am I suppose to feel? With so many fakes how can I know who’s real? But I’m fighting self-pity I’m tryna grow and heal I cast my cares on the Lord, and I go and kneel Yea I pray to my Father, I’ll never bow to Satan It’s a test, when I’m faced with these allegations In this mess, my flesh wants retaliation Thoughts of punishing them in my imagination I know I must forgive them for these aggravations I can’t depend on a person for my validation --- 16 bars I’m married to the pain, and I’m carrying the shame Am I to blame? This ain’t fair it should change If you were in my shoes, then you might cry too You might not like to, but you find this true HOOK (Repeated 2x) In this season things keep on getting harder And so I keep going back to the Father And I cast my cars, I cast my cares Because I know He cares Third Verse I feel like a second class Christian Cause when I say I'm not married they act different It seems like God’s blessing all my peers With godly wives, where’s mine? I’m wrestling my fears Been praying now for one for like several years Will it always end likes this? Me shedding tears Gotta check my heart when I feel jealous hatin, When friends get engaged I should be celebratin – 24 bars While I’m waiting, I’m aware of sin I’m prone to the danger of comparison If God sent His only Son to pay for our sins Won’t He give us with grace all things? We have not cause we ask not, need to know this If we ask and don’t have, gotta check our motives The enemy tries to tell me that God is lying Because He hasn’t done things (according) or on my timing Our visions blurred, we just see a little flicker God sees the end and the bigger picture It’ll make sense when we get to the end All God’s promises are YES and AMEN – 20 HOOK (Repeated 2x) In this season things keep on getting harder And so I keep going back to the Father And I cast my cars, I cast my cares Because I know He cares
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Please Jesus, make me clean (Sample from R.C. Sproul sermon courtesy of Ligonier Ministries) First Verse I was told that cats were rude and you that hurt my pride But God changed my attitude, cleansed me just like peroxide I don't wanna battle dudes, all they do is worship lies I just wanna rap for you, I'm lovin how you serve your bride You said all I have to do, is repent and believe So I give you gratitude, thank ya Father you sent your seed I used to reject the truth, I'm not worthy less than poop I was cynical, critical then I had to go collect the proof How could I have questioned you? You called me effectual Search my heart, inspect the fruit, help me to accept reproof I am sinful check the root, help me to address the youth I praise you God all blessings due, I eat your Word, your text my food I know that these peeps are hurtin, so I'm preachin cause it's urgent You cleansed me just like detergent, so I weep I need to worship I am evil should be burnin, I fall often but He's workin He purges hearts he's the surgeon, took God's wrath go see the curtain! Hook- feat. Martay You have made me clean (drawn out) 4x Jesus...lamb of God...worthy is your name!! 2x Second Verse I'm tryin to watch my mouth, sorta like a hygenist So Lord please wash it out, sorta like my dentist I was with the enemy, and was sick with leprosy Not listenin my tendancy, was livin in this jeopardy Christ was hit remembered me, was killed for all my treachery He's givin me my destiny to give out this legacy! I am weak but you are strong, I sin deep I know I am wrong So now I can get in free, cuz Christ paid my cover charge! Christ was meek but He's strong, I am needy , hear my song Jesus is the remedy, best believe I'm loving God I am searchin for the quote, it's my purpose to promote Jesus Christ, He gives life, cleansed me like Murphy's Oil Soap I feel like I'm worse than pagan, I fell into fornication And also the porn was blatant, there's much more I could be sayin I worship, the Lord is patient, He's loves me he's surely gracious That's why I adore his greatness, (so) keep me low subordination Hook- feat. Martay You have made me clean (drawn out) 4x Jesus...lamb of God...worthy is your name!! 2x Third Verse There’s battles inside, I’m battling pride, I’m battling lies, askin Him WHY?! The battle is tough, I’m battling lust, I have to just trust that God is enough If I dwell on His word, the devil were swerve, plus be up I’m in fellowship sir It’s a pleasure to serve, In hell I should burn, because I’ve been rebellious since birth I fight but I’m flawed, I’m trying so hard, keep pressin on despite all the odds I’m striving for God with my time and my thoughts, plus I wanna delight in His law I’m dirty, unworthy, by faith I’m redeemed, I have been purchased now play for His team His mercy is surely now making me clean, I’m so undeserving, He’s faithful to me! To battle unbelief we must repent on the daily We sin every single day so often it is crazy Guilt and shame will fill my brain, if I don’t confess my sins I’d feel insane, but will I change? Thank God he is cleansing them I’ve been forgiven for all my sinning was wrong but repented No longer tormented, a marvelous feeling cuz God’s not condemning it’s awesome I’m living but longin for heaven Obviously winning, you got to be kidding, I don’t know how God could call us his children And offer us friendship, and promise fulfillment, when all we have done has been lawless and wicked Hook- feat. Martay You have made me clean (drawn out) 4x Jesus...lamb of God...worthy is your name!! 2x
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First Verse I know that God is sovereign, I don’t need to be in control I read and see in His scrolls, He’s bringing peace to my soul He rules and reigns over everything, He’s keeping me till I’m old I went astray but now I’m saved, was incomplete but now whole False teachers in these pulpits, can’t believe all that you are told I’m not seeking after that gold, they misleadin people they fools Being selfish is the norm, man I fell again into porn Conviction pierced my heart it started to melt like when it gets warm God knows me plus He chose me, yea it was well before I was born I run to Him, my covering, (He’s) my shelter up in the storm I suppose everyone knows, that lust and pride are not right So how does dirty sinful man get justified in God’s sight? Tryin by works will drive ya bezerk, cause ya sin remains Only by grace through faith is how salvation is obtained God must punish sin, that’s why Christ on the cross did hang Took the wrath that we deserve, (suffered)much affliction and pain HOOK feat. Amber Anderson (written by Tragic Hero) I’m going to the promised land I don’t even know how I got another chance All I know is I’ve been running from the start You’re the One I follow Going through some harder days I don’t know about tomorrow But I’m going to the promised land I don’t even know how I got another chance In the end it might be no one (else) But my life keeps going, my life keeps going. Second Verse I am slipping yet again, feel conviction from the sin I’m still pickin up my pen to write, I’m spittin and Christian I’m like will it ever end? Getting sick of affliction This fight of faith is similar to lifting in the gym You set your goals, you wanna get swole, and now you hype to go lift You feel so ready, but the weight feels heavy, and then you feel like you should go quit If you get through the pain, you’ll know you’ll see gains, if you fight just a bit Believe me it won’t be easy, but if you pay the price you will get Results in the end, not from following trends, but by going hard in the gym You’re stronger than when you started, all of your friends, you’re more brolic than them You coulda sat on the couch but you lifted weights instead The last few reps of you’re last set made your face turn red I know trials make us stronger even though we hate the trauma God’s timing’s always perfect, even if it takes us longer When you make it through the drama it increases faith and honor So when snakes will come to harm ya, it’s harder to break your armor HOOK feat. Amber Anderson (written by Tragic Hero) I’m going to the promised land I don’t even know how I got another chance All I know is I’ve been running from the start You’re the One I follow Going through some harder days I don’t know about tomorrow But I’m going to the promised land I don’t even know how I got another chance In the end it might be no one (else) But my life keeps going, my life keeps going. Third Verse Many times things don’t happen the way you thought it would go It feels awful man I know, but these trials cause us to grow Stop and pray for sure (sho), but sometimes the Father says No! You’ll see Christ’s footprints next to you if you walk in the snow No you’re not alone, not even if He seems distant God’s making us grow, by increasing the resistance Simply trust His word, don’t need to speak it to existence I’m needing some assistance, on my knees with much persistence (praying) I know that God loves me but do I believe in Him this instant? It’s one thing to say it’s another to live it, he’s teaching me the difference Before I condemn, must look in the mirror, I’m shook with this fear, it’s pushing me near The edge of my chair, it took me some years, to see that He cares, in the book it is clear I’m battling unbelief plus I keep on fighting the doubt God’s answered me so many times, man I’m trying to count It ’s a frightening amount, how could I deny the account? Of Christ? He gave me life, so He’s who I’m rhyming about!!! Sermon Clips from Pastor Curtis Dunlap of Epiphany Fellowship The end goal wasn’t the land itself. The end goal was the type of people God wanted them to be when they got to the land. And so there was a purposefulness with which God moved them through the wilderness. God had to take that time of isolation, and wandering to make them a holy people. The end goal was the type of people God wanted them to be when they got to the land _ 18:40-19:20
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To battle unbelief I must believe in his promises God keeps His word so I receive them with confidence They’re true and they’re factual, so use them they’re practical It’s errors can’t be found like teachers who do a sabbatical I might weep in the night, but joy comes in the morning When I wait on the Lord, he gives me wings like eagles above that are soaring God will supply all of your needs and this is according To his riches and glory, we need to take heed, (cuz) that’s something important The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, who hate their sin, And have faith in Him like Abraham and pray to Him Their days won’t end, he’s saving men and taking them to make em like Christ Goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life This doesn’t mean we won’t suffer because Christ promised we will But in the midst of the pain, we can know He is God and be still And no matter what happens all things are working for good He won’t leave or forsake me when other persons they would No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly His grace is sufficient, when I’m anxious and timid, the Father is mighty He always is with me, and He knows what I need Sacrificed his son for us and so He did bleed He said we’ll rise with Him, and He who promised is faithful With Him, nothing’s impossible because my God, He is able He’ll wipe away our tears, in heaven we’ll be worshipping Christ With ecstatic joy, the promise he made to us is…eternal life!!
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One of the ways we battle unbelief is through worship. How bangin is it that we can worship God with all types of people, all around the world! First Verse I been on many planes, trains and automobiles One thing I’ve seen plain, is my God is so real Man’s heart is so ugly, but God is so lovely He saves people to praise Him, regardless of country There’s no superior race, combat that fallacy God has people of all nationalities! He has a heart for the nations, I’m starting to praise Him In awe of creation, my God is amazing (He) should be slaughterin pagans, but He offers salvation It’s causing elation, we got to be thankin How come? Because the cross brings hope And God saves people across the globe That’s why we got to go, cause the lost should know With faith in Christ, all things are possible The church is multi-ethnic, yes this it is factual Christ’s taking over the world, so international! HOOK: Scratches by DJ Average Joe Been around the world .. with God’s promise He’ll never let you down .. cause God’s got us Second Verse Different forms of poverty, all kinds of economies Christ’s the only way, not giving an apology (or sorry no apology) They wear different clothes, drive different cars Everywhere I been, they all still need God They eat different foods, say different words We all need Christ, man forget what you heard Get what we deserve? That would be burning sulfur One thing I’ve learned from seeing different cultures We all sin, but it’s in different ways It’s all against God, so it’s actually the same Sinning comes easily, we don’t need rehearsal But the gospel has power, and it’s universal This is reflecting a glimpse of heaven You’ll see all races when you get to get in And the cross is the intersection That brings us together in heaven, it’s a blessing HOOK: Scratches by DJ Average Joe Been around the world (with God’s promise) He’ll never let you down --- (cause God’s got us ) Third Verse I’m amazed by it, He’s arranging this I’ve seen saints praise Him in different languages He changes men, savin them, Danish kin, Arabians, plus Jamaicans and.. Caucasian men, Asian friends Romanians, Malaysians, and Mediterraneans Christ paid for sin, and did raise again He’s savin men, no matter their race or skin We’ll get to reign with Him God loves all races, get that through your cranium We’re all one in Christ, there is no distinction We’re united together, there is NO division! All types of people so many to distinguish Praise Him in Polish, praise Him in English Praise Him in French, praise Him in Chinese Praise Him in Spanish, or praise Him with rhyme schemes! HOOK: Scratches by DJ Average Joe Been around the world .. with God’s promise He’ll never let you down ..cause God’s got us
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Voices- Believin Stephen featuring. ThaKidd Jopp For the Battling Unbelief Album Beat- Profound- “Spirit” Each day there are many different voices competing for our attention. The question is Who will you listen to? Who will I listen to? First Verse- Believin Stephen No matter where I go I feel I get surrounded By so many voices man I’m getting hounded Relationship quotes up on Instagram Twitter beef tellin me I should kill a man (punch) Take looks at Facebook, they’re having the time of their lives Nah, it took me some time to realize that is a lie I scrolled down some more, I saw more people ventin Our cultures brainwashed, man we need repentance Everywhere I turn in each and every direction They’re telling me how to live , Lord I need protection There’s no where to go so I’ m claustrophobic When they give false advice…it’s an awkward moment I often show it, like “c’mon you’re joking” They say my God is weak, but He’s omni-potent! We battle lies from the world, the flesh, and the devil Everyday it’s a fight and so yes I do wrestle Rappers say if I get rich and some whips I am cool I saw their video, they had these (bad) chicks by the pool (punch) They looked attractive, the vid had guns and action Is that what I really need to have satisfaction? Movies say I’ll have power if I’m acting violent Companies selling lies in their advertisements They say “just buy it”, -you’ll be happy for sure You ever notice, you gotta go back asking for more? Hook So many voices, so many choices, so many voices Who do I believe? So many voices, so many choices, so many voices What do I believe So many voices, so many choices, so many voices Who do you believe So many voices, so many choices, so many voices What do you believe? Second Verse – Stephen The world says praise creation and not the creator How you think that makes God feel when He is the maker? They say He don’t exist…but take a look at nature I already know you probably think I’m a hater I’m just showing love so you won’t face judgment later You’re scared to come to Christ because they’ll call you a traitor Plus you’ll be going against family tradition So you know that if you take that stand as a Christian It’ll make members of your family LIVID If you deny Him before men then and you are timid He will deny you homie, and then you’ll be wishing You could’ve come to Him, that’s why I’m a man on a mission Cause man is so wicked and he’s afraid of change Despite the pain, he wants to stay the same If you live for Christ your friends might call you a loser Who’s the loser? When all of your future Is filled with joy and you get to get into heaven Your friends thought they were good that won’t get them let in Works-based salvation and plus humanism Are faulty teachings, even confusing Christians The world’s system is real wack but so is my flesh I’m my biggest enemy, gotta put it to death It’s so selfish, it wants God off of the throne The more you feed it, the more you’ll cause it to grow! Hook So many voices, so many choices, so many voices Who do I believe? So many voices, so many choices, so many voices What do I believe So many voices, so many choices, so many voices Who do you believe So many voices, so many choices, so many voices What do you believe? Third Verse- ThaKidd Jopp I’ve contemplated honestly if this topic is worth mentioning The devil’s playin tricks on the minds, he works mentally Silly rabbit I know he’s at it to work sinfully to finish me Make me stagnant trying to hurt ministry Nowadays the TV screen is what be killin me Prayer is the remedy won’t stand a chance literally Satan roars around like a lion destroying physically So I gotta Voice my concerns …Curt Kennedy (Voice) It’s bigger than CNN and what you see up on the news Don’t be confused , these lies aren’t coming from that man that’s in the suit That’s why we need to seek the truth, don’t be deceived by these lies The media be feeding you, because that’s just a disguise Since the beginning there was enmity, but praise be to God Who sent His son to crush the enemy and made me alive Now I’m in a new season not talking Old Bay Christ is the only reason that I can obey! .. Let’s Go!! Hook So many voices, so many choices, so many voices Who do I believe? So many voices, so many choices, so many voices What do I believe So many voices, so many choices, so many voices Who do you believe So many voices, so many choices, so many voices What do you believe?
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Mind Wars ft. Datin Timothy Introduces Song (4 bars) Believers compete against many different voices daily, but it’s only being led by God’s word and the Spirit’s resurrection power that enables the flesh to not rule over our hearts. Stephen- Flesh Datin- Holy Spirit Believin Stephen Who really loves me is the question that I ask (Who?) These are my thoughts as I wrestle with my past Since a young age, I've struggled with abandonment Product of divorce, I guess that these are all the damages If God loves me, then why all this insanity? Why all of this vanity? Why doesn't He answer me? (Why?) I wanna start a family, I can't keep on faking it My heart keeps aching due to broken relationships! Response 1 from Datin I know your mom and pops split but you cannot sit here and say they didn't love you homie stop this I'm detecting depression but my brother Steve rest in this truth, you were predestined to see heaven so rejoice in your election the Lord loves you. Its okay to ask these questions just keep pressing in prayer , continue requesting and according to His will He will give you each blessing Second Part -Believin Stephen The industry is heartless, it's really got me nauseous Got me on some, "Aww man why'd I even start this" Rap game is godless, so many rappers pompous They claim that I'm hatin if I say they're immodest So music...maybe I should stop it It's not really like I'm out here making a profit Who really cops it? I'm thinking bout quittin No one would care if I made that decision .Response 2- from Datin What? Have you forgotten bout the testimonies From all the people that have said your music has blessed them homie And who cares if all the rest are phony! The Lord has called YOU to spit the truth to these metronome beats Not for a check but only so people would get to know thee Lord Jesus. You are spitting this message soley For His glory and not for people's acceptance homie Don't even think about quitting your called to rep Him boldly Datin Talking See I’m a little confused at one point you were very clear on what your purpose was and what you were called to do with this gift of yours. Why the sudden change? I feel like this discouragement stems from something else. Stephen talking: It’s just not working for me doing it God’s way man. I might as well start tryna blow up like everyone else. I gotta take Christ’s name out my rhymes man. Third Section- Believin Stephen I rhyme for the Lord in my lines it is obvious But if I talk about Him less, I’d reach a wider audience I’ll like all the acknowledgement and boast of my accomplishments If I leave His name out I’ll be shining with prominence I’ve sinned so many times I know God is losing tolerance He can’t use me, that would be propesterous My lust, fear and selfishness is idolatry So I know my sins dis-qualify me Startin to wonder when I pray does he listen He’s not answering should I be sayin it different? So many wounds I’m scarred by heartache At times like this, it is hard to have faith Wondering why God allowed this to happen Does He really care? I’m doubting when asking If a bride God’s not blessing me with I guess I might as well start messin with chicks Datin Response- (16 bars) Forget the broader audience, don't deny the call Cause when u deny the call u deny the Lord If your music is purchased at merchants But it lacks purpose then them verses are worthless So never mind the fame and your wallet size And if you think your sin makes you disqualified Read 1st John 1:9 see in the fathers eyes No sin is to great just repent & apologize Circumstances should not determine Our contentment we find that in the God we're serving.. Steve I know you are stressing but hear me Jesus Christ said he'll give rest to the weary And be patient brother God will provide a bride But don’t let marriage become something you idolize Don't sin against him. if he is with holding it It’s for your good, it’s better when he's in control of it Datin Talking: See Psalm 127:1 says if the Lord does not build the house the work of the builders is useless. So in other words your work is done in vain if it’s not God’s will. Stephen Talking: Man I hear you I hear you, but I don’t know man. I don’t know if God’s gonna give me what I want. His promises aren’t true yo!! I don’t even know if the Bible is true man. Stephen I hear you keep on quoting the Word But all that Bible talk is like so on my nerves It’s hard for me to read it, like you’re throwing a curve The book is outdated, man you know it’s absurd I’m starting to think God is narcissitic I want some praise too and I got to get it But I’m often slippin, on this walk I’m trippin Maybe I should quit and just not be Christian (or) My life would be easier if I was not a Christian (Or Maybe I should live how I want and not be Christian Datin response Outdated? Millions are being saved today By His word, it’s historically accurate, it never fades away I know you’re confused and times are getting hard But it’s now when you need to trust the promises of God We are dust so all the praise is for Him The one who sent His Son to pay for your sin And you are saved by His grace alone Not by your works, so stand firm in your faith…come home! The Lord is waiting
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Battle Unbelief for the Battling Unbelief album- produced by Big Juice Featuring Timothy Brindle Verse 1 Believin Stephen (8 bars) Call this battle rap cause I battle unbelief Wars inside my mind, and I’m asking God for peace I have some victories but feel wack in my defeats Yea wack in my defeats, not strong, I actually am weak (So) will I flee temptation, or will I feed the craving I’m really needing patience, (cuz) it’s not easy waiting (punch) I know I’m seeming anxious, I’m grieved and kinda hate this Will I be enslaved in or will I seek His greatness? Timothy Brindle (8 bars) I can relate to your struggles, temptation and troubles Weariness, tears they drip, makin’ a puddle Although temptations are plaguing your soul, Recall that we don’t face them alone, The same as our brothers on the face of the globe, Not to mention all the saints from of old: Check Hebrews 11, we see they were tested But hoped in Yahweh, that He’d resurrect them! Believin Stephen (4 bars) Faith is having hope even if we’ve never seen Trusting God’s promises as people he redeemed Check Hebrews 11 if you don’t know what I mean God’s faithful in our trials is the motif and the theme Timothy Brindle (4 bars) Yeah that Re-Occuring Theme is blatant: Repeated in Scripture (i.e.) Re-Capitulation Just like Adam we see them in probation Cuz Yahweh’s calling is a season of temptation!!! Hook 1: (Repeated 2x ) Battle Unbelief- cuz all sin’s a fable Battle Unbelief- it’s promise is fake, yall! Battle Unbelief-cuz YaHWeH is Faithful Battle Unbelief- since God doesn’t change, BOL!!! Verse 2 Timothy starts (breaks down Hebrews 11 verses 4-22)- 12 bars Sure Abel had to battle unbelief His Dad was sinful Adam, and he’s the son of Eve But to Yahweh He brings his offering By faith that God would cover all his sin Enoch is next to list—and he’s redeemed By the promise of Genesis 3:15 Escaped from death, ascended to the Father Though the world mocked Noah he was rescued from the water And though Abraham was impotent And barren Sarah couldn’t give him a kid God resurrected her womb, and if Abe kills Isaac He’d Resurrect from the tomb Abraham stood on Canaan and, yet knew it foreshadowed New Creation Land Likewise Isaac, Jacob, Joseph Trusted God to raise them through the Greater Moses! Stephen ends (breaks down Hebrews 11 verses 23-40) Moses resisted the pleasures of Egypt He looked to the reward cause his treasure was Jesus Rather than give in, instead was mistreated Sprinkled the blood, so that death wouldn’t meet them Crossed the Red Sea, but Pharaoh- No! Rahab told the spies where to go By faith the people marched very slow And Then walls fell at Jericho David conquered a giant, mocked by defiance By faith Daniel was stopping the lions Watch in the fire, (Messiah) or Son of God was beside em Trusted the promise that God wasn’t lying Some tortured, suffered mocking and flogging Made strong out of weakness and walked in their doctrine They came from the dust, same as with us Battled unbelief, but by faith they were just Verse 3 Taking it back to Christ: Tim: All these saints walked our path as well And had the struggles that we have ourselves But the faith that this passage tells Is pointing to Jesus in (Hebrews) chapter 12: 1st and 2nd verse, the Second Person of the Trinity since He stepped on earth Endured temptation then paid for sin Then Trusted God to raise Him as the David King! Steve (Yea) he can sympathize with our weaknesses Since He was tried but defeated sin He was tempted so He can identify He was obedient, even when sent to die! In Gethsemene he was tempted immeasurably Unlike Adam, didn’t sin, check his pedigree He left a legacy, he’s actually a beast! Let’s go to his throne as we battle unbelief! Hook 1: (repeated 2x) Battle Unbelief- cuz all sin’s a fable Battle Unbelief- it’s promise is fake, yall! Battle Unbelief-cuz YaHWeH is Faithful Battle Unbelief- since God doesn’t change, BOL!!! Bridge (repeated 2x) Battle Unbelief- cuz he saved our soul Battle Unbelief- like the saints of old Battle Unbelief-with a faith that’s bold Battle Unbelief- let’s take our scrolls
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Stephen talking at the beginning: I made this album about battling unbelief yet if I am honest I don’t have it all together. I’ve given in to sin and doubted God way too many times. I often get convicted how I made an album about this heavy subject matter, knowing that I fall so short. If it were up to me I would’ve quit a long time ago. It’s only by his strength that he allows me to persevere. Maybe you’re listening and ready to give up. Just remember that God is faithful to complete that good work in you that he started. One thing I’ve found to hold true is that we can’t fight this fight of faith alone. I need other people who I can open up with. People I can be real with and confess sin to. People who will pray with me and encourage me when I’m feeling down and anxious. Let’s fight together yall!!! We’re gonna make it to the finish line! One day (we won’t have to battle anymore)-we’re gonna get to worship God together in heaven. Hallelujah! Sermon clips from John Piper (courtesy of Desiring God) (Clips taken from "Battling Together" and "Battling Despondency" sermons on www.desiringgod.org We must gather together to strengthen each others confidence in the promises of God. We must stir up hope in the promises of God. We must help each other fight unbelief! So that if you detect the marks of unbelief in somebody’s heart you develop strategies and weapons and warfare, and ways of love to help them beat back the unbelief of their heart and stir up belief. God has made us a people. He hasn’t made us scattered individuals. He’s made us a family, a body, a comradeship. And he has not designed the church to lose. Nothing will prevail against the church. We will be victorious! But one of the ways we will be victorious is by gathering in smaller platoons, if you like the military image. What is sin is not to do what Jesus did when the bomb fell in the Garden of Gethsethmete. That’s sin. Sin is yielding to depression. Sin is not taking the armor of God. Sin is not waging spiritual warfare. Jesus shows us another way. It’s not painless but it’s not passive either. (17:59-18:34) 1. Find your trusted friends? Who are they? Who are your inner ring? 2. Open your soul to them. 3. Ask them to fight with you, to wage war with you, to support you, to watch with you and to pray with you. 4. Pour out your soul to the Father. 5. Rest in the sovereignty of His wisdom.
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This song is for those, like me who are struggling. We need each other as we strive to battle unbelief. We can’t do it on our own. We’re all on the same journey and one day we’ll reach our destination which is heaven- we’ll see Christ face to face! There’ll be no more tears and no more pain. First Verse I know I shoulda died, woulda been suicide If God didn’t intervene, man I would’ve tried And I’m still alive, take a look in my eyes I am still standing, fam I could just cry God gave me a high pain threshold I know I’ll suffer more as my age gets old But the pain can’t compare to the glory My life changed so I’m sharing my story I’m just hoping as I go through these tribulations God might use me as an inspiration Lots of wickedness here in this sinful nation Come to Christ homie, this is an invitation Watched so many friends walk down the aisle Meanwhile, I keep talking about trials I guess the good part’s I’m not in denial But honestly I hope they stop for a while Yooo what you doing tonight? You know how it is dude, with the wife? Oh yea that’s right, well mine don’t exist And so some nights I battle loneliness Will I ever trust again, my heart is so frightened I share my pain through the bars I am writin Trials making me grow so , I’m starting to like them They didn’t’ (or wouldn’t) stop, though the harder I’d fight them Hook (Repeated 2x) We’re all in this together Let’s battle unbelief until we’re gonna live forever The pain can’t compare to the glory He suffered, we’ll suffer, we share in His story Second Verse I wonder how will they remember me I hope it’s not for bars but a person who had empathy But Satan’s tempting me to go back living selfishly I must put God’s promises up in my memory And although I get stressed when I suffer I am hoping I can be a blessing to others It’s not about me, but the rest of the brothers I point em to Christ as the step to recover A lot of you grew up fatherless Dad not around so you question if God exists I write for kids, who get called a weirdo They said the same thing to Jesus, he’s my hero We’re all in this together Let’s battle unbelief until we live for forever The adversity is certainly hurtin me But my security is set on eternity No more news of your pops dyin No more news of the bullets and the shots flyin No more news from the doctor about cancer No more hunger because Jesus our manna Hook (Repeated 2x) We’re all in this together Let’s battle unbelief until we’re gonna live forever The pain can’t compare to the glory He suffered, we’ll suffer, we share in His story Third Verse I write for the single moms, who are really strong They been through so much, now they’re like bring it on For the sexually abused, mentally confused Cause when they were 10 were molested by a dude You especially feel used, depression is your mood God sees your pain but you question if it’s true To that man who always stayed faithful But wife cheated, know Yahweh’s able! Some are homeless so , please remain grateful Kids get bullied everyday that’s hateful I write for people who know about depression I write for people who know about oppression I write for people who know about rejection By faith Jesus is accepting To my drug addicts who have just had it Feeling real low from the bunk habit Christ came for the sick with much baggage He heals and restores cause His loves drastic And this is for my outsiders Who been casted off by devout liars They tryna be someone they not like Mrs. Doubtfire You are not alone, the amounts higher We all struggle go through the muck and mire Christ can relate, so trust Messiah! Hook (Repeated 2x) We’re all in this together Let’s battle unbelief until we’re gonna live forever The pain can’t compare to the glory He suffered, we’ll suffer, we share in His story

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