When I heard there was a conference I signed up to volunteer
Then it only took ‘bout half-a-day for the ‘stuff’ to re-appear
Many things I thought I’d dealt with and filed carefully away
In full force came to surround me on this God-appointed day.
Yet with fear and trepidation I forged my way ahead
As my mind was filled with all the things I’d rather do instead.
But this God I serve – He loves me, and knows just what I need
So He sent to me an angel – for support, to intercede.
So long I’d been in bondage not aware I could not win
While spirits of deep darkness were so at home within.
For they come and they take over, those places deep inside
Even I’m afraid to go there because of my own pride.
Too long I’ve been contented to believe that’s how I am
Accustomed to my nuances, yet filled with dread and shame.
But this God I serve – He spoke, even when I ran outside
His arms of love so evident as in the parking lot I cried.
And as I sat and listened, so much was fresh and new
Yet it was with certain clarity that I knew what I must do.
Praise God! I’ve been delivered! Prayed for and set free.
On this journey to completeness there’s so much to taste and see!
For thirty years I’ve served this God and in this time I’ve grown
Yet the cleansing that I just received is unlike any I have known.
Thank God for all these places, within that have been cleaned
And swept and scrubbed and sanctified, forgiven and redeemed!
I pray that God would take them now and fill them full of power
That His anointing and His goodness, would be my mighty tower.
And when doubts and condemnation, Satan’s lies being to shout
By authority in Jesus’ Name, I will command the evil out!
For through the blood of His Son and the water of His Word
Make no mistake about it, my heart’s been deeply stirred.
For this God I serve – he’s faithful as He draws me and I’m changed
The life I knew, it’s clear to all, has been soundly re-arranged.
So I praise this loving Father for in my darkest hour, He came
As He fills me with His fullness, I’ll never be the same!
Written August 2003
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