THROUGH GOD'S LENS

An 11-Song Journey of Faith, Purpose, Healing & Discipleship

OUR GOD PLAN — Through God’s Lens

My name is Teresa Nelson, and I created Through God’s Lens to remind us that we belong to God—the Most High—and He has a purpose and destiny for our lives. This Gospel R&B and inspirational soul album takes us through real-life victories, valleys, relationships, pressure, faith, healing, and purpose while teaching us to pray, stand on God’s Word, walk in the Fruit of the Spirit, and allow Him to order our steps. The journey reminds us that God doesn’t only want to work for us—He wants to work through us to love, serve, shine His light, share His Word, and make disciples.

Your story. His purpose. Our God Plan.

Created by Teresa Nelson

Through God’s Lens — Album Track List

Through God’s Lens
Be the Salt & Light
Stand on the Word
Order My Steps
You Saw Me Through
Fruit of the Spirit — Let It Show
What the World Needs Now
Look at the Battles We Win
When Life Happens
Our God Plan
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Call

Through God's Lens - Created by Teresa Nelson.mp3

Through God's Lens

Created by Teresa Nelson

{[Intro - Spoken, soft piano and violin]

I know what you see

When you look in the mirror

You see what happened

God sees what can still be

Look again

Through His lens

[Verse 1]

You count every scar like evidence

Every wrong turn, every consequence

You see the years you can't get back

The dreams you buried along the path

You call yourself by where you've been

But Heaven never called you that

God knew your name before your pain

Saw your purpose before your past

[Pre-Chorus]

You see broken pieces

He sees something beautiful

You see where you failed

He sees where grace carried you

Look again

[Chorus]

I see you through God's lens

And you don't look broken from here

I see purpose in your scars

I see faith behind your tears

You thought the fire destroyed you

But look at you standing again

You keep seeing what you've been through

God sees who you're becoming

I see you

Through God's lens

[Verse 2]

He saw the nights nobody knew

When everybody needed strength from you

You smiled outside while your heart broke

Whispered prayers when you lost hope

You were never invisible

Never forgotten, never alone

When you thought Heaven had gone silent

Jesus was closer than you know

[Chorus]

I see you through God's lens

And you don't look broken from here

I see purpose in your scars

I see faith behind your tears

You thought the fire destroyed you

But look at you standing again

You keep seeing what you've been through

God sees who you're becoming

I see you

Through God's lens

[Instrumental Break - emotional tenor saxophone solo, violin answers, piano underneath]

[Bridge - Gospel call and response]

[Lead]

When I saw failure

[Choir]

God saw grace!

[Lead]

When I saw weakness

[Choir]

He gave me strength!

[Lead]

When the battle tried to break me

[Choir]

Look at me! I still stand!

[Lead]

When I thought it was over

[Choir]

God said, "Not yet!"

[Lead and Choir]

I'm still here!

Still believing!

Still becoming

Who God said I am!

[Final Chorus - Key change, powerful]

Now I see me through God's lens

And I don't look broken anymore

There's a purpose in these scars

There's a testimony in these tears

The fire didn't destroy me

Jesus walked with me through the flames

I'm more than what I've been through

I'm becoming who God says I am!

[Vamp - Choir]

He sees you

He knows you

He loves you

He sees you

He knows you

He loves you

[Outro - piano, violin and soft saxophone]

[Lead]

Look again

Through God's lens

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Be The Salt & Light

Created by Teresa Nelson

SALT & LIGHT

[Intro — Spoken/Sung Softly]

Jesus said...

You are the salt of the earth.

You are the light of the world.

So why would I hide

what You put inside of me?

Send me, Lord.

I'll shine.

[Verse 1]

There's a world outside my window

Trying to find its way through night,

People searching for an answer,

Looking everywhere for light.

But You didn't save me just to sit here,

You gave these hands a work to do.

If somebody's searching for You, Lord,

Let them catch a glimpse through me of You.

Let my kindness speak Your mercy,

Let forgiveness show Your grace.

Let me feed somebody hungry,

Let me love the ones displaced.

I don't have to own a pulpit

For somebody's life to change.

I can carry Christ into the darkness

And never leave the same.

[Pre-Chorus]

If the room is getting darker,

That's no reason I should hide.

You didn't tell the light to fear the darkness—

You told the light...

SHINE!

[Chorus]

I'm gonna be the salt,

I'm gonna be the light,

Carry Jesus into darkness

And let His love shine bright.

From the city to the broken,

From my neighbor to the street,

Let them see the God I worship

By the way that I love people that I meet.

Salt of the earth,

Light of the world,

That's who You called us to be.

Send me into the darkness, Lord—

Let them see Your light in me.

[Verse 2]

Joseph carried faith through Egypt

When the famine filled the land.

Esther walked into the palace,

Risked her life and took a stand.

Daniel wouldn't hide his worship

When they told him not to pray.

Paul and Silas sang in prison—

And a jailer's life was changed.

Different people, different places,

But the same Almighty God.

Faith was never meant for hiding,

It was meant to travel far.

So send us where the hope is missing,

Send us where the hurting are.

We will carry Christ with courage,

Like a lantern in the dark.

[Chorus]

We're gonna be the salt,

We're gonna be the light,

Carry Jesus into darkness

And let His love shine bright.

From the city to the broken,

From our neighbors to the streets,

Let them see the God we worship

By the way that we love people that we meet.

Salt of the earth,

Light of the world,

That's who You called us to be.

Send us into the darkness, Lord—

Let them see Your light in me.

[Bridge — Reflective]

But if nobody sees Your love

In the way that I live...

If I speak about forgiveness

But refuse to forgive...

If I see somebody hurting

And I simply walk away...

If my mouth can quote the Scripture

But my life won't do what it says...

Then, Jesus...

Change me first.

[Music Drops — Male]

Season my words with grace.

Put compassion in my hands.

Give me courage like Esther,

Integrity like Daniel,

Faith when I'm surrounded,

And feet willing to go.

[Build — Choir Enters]

Because disciples don't only hear the Word—

We live it!

We don't only talk about love—

We give it!

We don't run when darkness comes—

We shine!

And when somebody asks whose light this is—

JESUS CHRIST!

[Final Chorus]

We are the salt!

We are the light!

We're taking Jesus to the world

And letting His love shine bright.

Make disciples of the nations,

Teach the truth that sets us free.

May they see our good works

And give the glory, God, to Thee.

Salt of the earth!

Light of the world!

We know who You've called us to be.

Send us into every darkness—

And let them see...

Jesus in me.

[Outro — Saxophone + Choir]

Shine...

When it's dark—

Shine.

When you're afraid—

Shine.

When nobody else will go—

Go.

Salt of the earth...

Light of the world...

Lord, send me.

I'll go.

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Stand on the Word - Created by Teresa Nelson.mp3

Stand On the Word

Created by Teresa Nelson

STAND ON THE WORD

[INTRO — FEMALE]

When I don't know what to say,

I know where to go.

When life starts talking louder than my faith,

I open up the Word.

There's a promise for this.

[VERSE 1]

When I need DIRECTION—

Proverbs three, five and six:

Trust Him with all of my heart,

And He'll straighten out my path.

When my soul gets HEAVY—

Psalm thirty-four, eighteen:

God draws close to the brokenhearted,

So I know He's close to me.

When I need COURAGE—

Isaiah forty-one, ten:

I don't have to live in fear,

My God will strengthen me again.

When I'm worried about PROVISION—

Philippians four, nineteen:

My God knows everything I need,

He's still my Provider.

[CHORUS]

Find the Word,

Stand on the Word.

When you don't know what to do,

Go back to what you heard.

When fear says, “It's over,”

Let the Scripture have the final word.

I can pray it.

I can speak it.

I can believe it.

I'm gonna stand—

Stand on the Word.

[VERSE 2]

When I've got DREAMS and decisions—

Proverbs sixteen, three:

Commit my plans unto the Lord,

And trust Him with what's meant for me.

When my body hurts

And I need strength to carry on—

Psalm one-oh-three reminds my soul

Not to forget God's benefits.

When I'm praying about my WORK,

Psalm ninety, seventeen:

Lord, establish what my hands are doing,

Let Your favor rest on me.

When there's CONFLICT and division—

James one, nineteen:

Help me listen before I answer,

Slow my anger, guard what I speak.

[BUILD]

And when the enemy attacks—

Ephesians six, eleven:

Put on the whole armor of God

And stand when trouble comes!

When I don't know what else to do—

Psalm one-fifty, six:

If I've still got breath...

I've still got PRAISE!

[CHORUS]

Stand on the Word!

When the pressure comes—

Stand on the Word!

When tears start falling—

Stand on the Word!

When I need direction,

When I need provision,

When I need courage

To make it through—

I won't let the problem

Speak louder than His truth.

I'll pray it.

I'll speak it.

I'll believe it.

I'm gonna stand

On the Word.

[BRIDGE — MUSIC COMES DOWN]

Doctor's report?

I know where to go.

A door just closed?

I know where to go.

Heart feeling heavy?

I know where to go.

Confusion in the room?

I know where to go.

Fear in the midnight?

I know where to go.

Open the Bible.

Find His promise.

Call on Jesus...

And stand.

[MUSIC RISES]

Ten Scriptures,

Ten reminders,

One faithful God!

Same God in my good days,

Same God when life gets hard.

His Word gives me something

My circumstances cannot take—

A place to put my faith!

[FINAL CHORUS]

Stand on the Word!

For guidance—

Stand!

For courage—

Stand!

For provision—

Stand!

Through pain—

Stand!

Through conflict—

Stand!

When the enemy comes—

STAND!

And when God brings me through...

PRAISE!

Hallelujah!

Thank You, Jesus!

Your Word kept me

When my feelings couldn't.

Your Word held me

When I couldn't hold myself.

[OUTRO]

So when life asks,

“What are you standing on?”

I know my answer.

Jesus...

And the Word of God.

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Order My Steps

Created by Teresa Nelson

[INTRO — UPBEAT]

Before I check my phone,

Before I make my plans,

Before I tell You what I want—

Lord, tell me what You want.

Order my steps today!

[VERSE 1]

I've got dreams,

I've got plans,

I've got visions in my hands.

But I don't wanna move

Just because a door looks good.

I don't wanna call it favor

If You never said I should.

So every morning when I rise,

Before this world gets in my head,

I'm giving You my schedule,

Every place my feet will tread.

I won't lean on my understanding.

Lord, I'm trusting what You see.

If it's Your will, put me in position.

If it's not, redirect me!

[CHORUS]

Order my steps, Lord,

Show me where to go.

Open what You want opened,

Close what I don't need anymore.

Order my steps, Lord,

Put me where I need to be.

Connect me with the right people,

Keep distractions far from me.

When You order my steps—

I'm in divine position!

When You order my steps—

I'm walking in Your mission!

I don't have to chase

What You've already prepared.

Order my steps, Lord—

And I'll meet You there!

[VERSE 2]

Send the people who can pour

Into the purpose You gave me.

Send the business and resources

That can help fulfill the mission.

Circle me with people

Who love You and speak life.

Give me relationships that sharpen me

And help me walk upright.

Protect me from distractions

Dressed up looking like a blessing.

Keep me from connections

That would pull me from direction.

And when I want to run ahead,

Holy Spirit, make me wait.

I'd rather move when You say move

Than arrive somewhere without Your grace.

[MUSIC LIFTS]

Because when God orders your steps,

He can position you!

When God orders your steps,

He can connect you!

He can redirect you,

Protect you,

Prepare you,

And provide!

[BRIDGE]

I make the plans—

You order my steps!

I dream the dream—

You order my steps!

I see one door—

But You see what's next!

So I'll trust Your timing.

I'll trust Your way.

I'll give You my first

Every single day!

[FINAL CHORUS — CELEBRATION]

ORDER MY STEPS!

Into purpose!

Into service!

Into everything

You called me to be!

Expand my territory

If it gives You glory!

Elevate me

If I can lift somebody with me!

Position me

Where my gifts can serve!

And whatever You give me,

Lord, I'll remember

Who gave it first!

[PRAISE BREAK]

Hallelujah

For every door You opened!

Hallelujah

For the ones You closed!

Thank You, Jesus,

For the people You connected!

Thank You, Father,

For the places You said, “No!”

You kept me.

You led me.

You redirected me.

And look where Your footsteps

Have carried me!

[OUTRO]

Tomorrow morning,

I'll ask You again:

Not my will.

Not my way.

Lord…

Order my steps.

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You Saw Me Through

Created by Teresa Nelson

[VERSE 1]

I’ve had mountaintop days

When everything felt right,

But I learned to trust You

In the middle of the night.

Some valleys came without warning,

Some tears I couldn’t explain.

I called Your name in the darkness,

And You met me in my pain.

I couldn’t see what You were doing,

Couldn’t understand Your plan,

But every time I started falling,

You were there to help me stand.

[CHORUS]

You saw me through the valley,

You walked me through the night.

When I couldn’t see tomorrow,

You never left my side.

Your grace was still sufficient,

Your mercy brought me through.

You saw me,

You held me,

Lord, I never lost You.

[VERSE 2]

Jobe lost what he treasured,

Still he blessed Your holy name.

Everything around him changed,

But his faith in You remained.

Jonah cried out from the darkness,

From inside that great fish alone.

You heard him in his lowest place,

And You brought Your servant home.

So when I face another valley,

And I cannot see the end,

I’ll remember You are faithful—

You were there, and You’ll be there again.

[BRIDGE]

You were there

When I couldn’t feel You.

You were there

When I couldn’t trace You.

I thought the valley

Was where You left me—

But the valley

Taught me how to trust You.

[FINAL CHORUS]

You saw me through the valley,

You walked me through the night.

When I couldn’t see tomorrow,

You never left my side.

I went through,

But I’m still standing.

I cried,

But I still believe.

The valley didn’t take me—

You carried me through!

[OUTRO]

Mountains come.

Valleys come.

But You remain.

Jesus…

You saw me through.

Fruit of the Sprit - Let It Show - Created by Teresa Nelson.mp3

Fruit of the Spirit- Let it Show

Created by Teresa Nelson

[INTRO — UPBEAT]

Fruit of the Spirit

Every day brings something,

But God has made a way.

Holy Spirit, grow Your fruit

In everything I say!

[VERSE 1]

Love when it's hard to love,

Joy when I've had enough.

Peace when chaos fills the room,

Patience when answers don't come soon.

Kindness in the words I choose,

Goodness in the things I do.

Faithfulness when I'm put to the test,

Gentleness when emotions press.

And when my flesh wants control—

Holy Spirit, give me self-control!

[CHORUS]

LOVE! JOY! PEACE!

Let Your fruit live in me!

PATIENCE! KINDNESS! GOODNESS!

Let them see what I believe!

FAITHFULNESS!

GENTLENESS!

SELF-CONTROL!

Let it grow!

Let it show!

Let them see Jesus

Everywhere I go!

[MUSIC COMES DOWN]

But life gets real.

Conflict in our conversations,

Chaos in our homes.

Frustration on the job,

And sometimes church feels wrong.

Words can leave us wounded.

People can cause pain.

That's when what You've planted

Has to rise above the strain.

When anger says, “Fight back”—

LOVE, lead me.

When confusion enters—

PEACE, keep me.

When I'm tired of waiting—

PATIENCE, teach me.

When I've been hurt—

KINDNESS, speak through me.

When my flesh says, “Give it back!”—

SELF-CONTROL.

Holy Spirit,

Let them see Jesus in me.

[MUSIC RISES]

That's my roadmap!

That's how I live!

Not because I'm perfect—

But Your Spirit lives in me!

[PRAISE CHORUS]

Love!

Joy!

Peace!

Patience!

Kindness!

Goodness!

Faithfulness!

Gentleness!

Self-control!

When I choose love—

HALLELUJAH!

When I choose peace—

HALLELUJAH!

When I show kindness

Even though I've been hurt—

HALLELUJAH!

[FINAL]

Thank You, Father,

For giving us this fruit!

In my home—

Let it show!

On my job—

Let it show!

In Your church—

Let it show!

In every relationship—

Let Jesus show!

Hallelujah!

Let it grow.

Let it show.

May the way I live

Be my praise to You.

What the World Needs Now - Created by Teresa Nelson.mp3

What The World Needs Now

Created by Teresa Nelson

[WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW IS GOD

[INTRO — WOMAN]

Turn on the news,

Another mother cries.

Another city hurting,

Another sleepless night.

[MAN]

So many voices shouting,

Nobody wants to hear.

[BOTH]

Lord, in a world that's searching,

We need You here.

[VERSE 1 — TRADING]

Woman:

Wars across the nations,

Families running for their lives.

Man:

Disasters leave communities

Trying just to survive.

Woman:

Hatred over differences,

Prejudice and racism.

Man:

Children being trafficked,

People crying out for freedom.

Woman:

Prices keep on rising.

Man:

Somebody lost their job today.

Woman:

Somebody's hiding hurt

Behind the smile upon their face.

Both:

We don't have every answer,

But we know where hope begins.

God, have mercy on this world.

We need You once again.

[CHORUS — BOTH]

What the world needs now is God,

Love that reaches through the dark.

Hope for every broken soul,

Healing for the hurting heart.

What the world needs now is Jesus,

But how will they know His name?

Send us out to be the light.

Let our lives show them the way.

Lord, here we are—

Use us.

[VERSE 2 — GROOVE BUILDS]

Man:

Raise up an army of disciples,

Not with weapons in their hands—

Woman:

But with love and truth and mercy,

Ready to serve and take a stand.

Man:

Call the young ones!

Woman:

Call the seniors!

Man:

Call the strong!

Woman:

Call the weary!

Both:

Every generation,

There's a place for everybody!

Feed somebody hungry.

Sit beside somebody grieving.

Teach a child.

Encourage someone.

Give somebody a reason to believe.

Don't just talk about Jesus—

Let them see Him in what we do.

If somebody needs His love today,

Lord, let it come through me and you.

[BRIDGE — MUSIC COMES DOWN]

Woman:

God, forgive us

When we walked right past the pain.

Man:

When we saw somebody hurting

And assumed somebody else would change it.

Woman:

Give us eyes to see them.

Man:

Give us hearts that care.

Both:

Give us courage to go

Wherever You send us there.

Make us Your hands.

Make us Your feet.

Make us a light

For somebody who can't see.

God, have mercy.

Start with me.

[MUSIC RISES]

Woman:

If there's darkness—

Man:

We'll bring light.

Woman:

If there's hatred—

Man:

We'll choose love.

Woman:

If they're hungry—

Man:

We'll help feed them.

Woman:

If they're hurting—

Man:

We'll show up!

Both:

We're Your disciples!

Send us out!

[FINAL CHORUS]

What the world needs now is God!

Hope that's stronger than the pain!

What the world needs now is Jesus!

Let us lift His holy name!

From every nation,

Every generation,

Young and old,

It's time to stand!

Take the Gospel!

Serve the people!

Love your neighbor!

Lend a hand!

We are called to make disciples.

We are called to be the light.

Lord, raise up Your people

For a world that needs You tonight.

[FINAL LIFT]

Woman:

Hallelujah for Your mercy!

Man:

Hallelujah for Your grace!

Both:

Use our hands,

Use our voices,

Send Your people every place!

Not just inside four walls—

Take us into the streets.

Until the lonely know they're loved,

And the broken find some peace.

God, we call on You.

And God...

You can count on us.

[OUTRO]

Woman:

Here I am.

Man:

Here I am.

Both:

Send me.

Let us be the light.

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Look At The Battles We Win

Created by Teresa Nelson

[[INTRO]

I’ve seen mountains I couldn’t move,

Walked through valleys I couldn’t choose.

But looking back, one thing is true—

Every step, Lord, You brought me through.

[VERSE 1]

David faced a giant with faith over fear,

Daniel faced the lions, but You were still there.

Moses reached the water with nowhere to go,

You opened up a highway where a river used to flow.

Three Hebrew boys stepped into the flame,

But they found they weren’t alone.

Paul and Silas praised You through their chains—

And You shook that prison stone.

[PRE-CHORUS]

So when my mountain rises,

Or the valley gets too deep,

Your grace is still sufficient,

And Your mercy carries me.

[CHORUS]

Look at the battles we win,

Look where Your mercy has been.

I cried, I prayed,

You made a way—

And You brought me through again.

Look at the battles we win,

Not by my power or strength.

Through every mountain,

Through every valley,

You stayed with me till the end.

[VERSE 2]

When I need provision—

Jireh, provide.

When my body needs healing—

Rapha, arise.

When the battle surrounds me—

Nissi, cover me.

When my heart needs peace—

Shalom, comfort me.

When I cannot see the road—

Shepherd, lead me.

When nobody sees my tears—

El Roi, You see me.

Your grace is sufficient.

Your mercy is new.

Whatever comes tomorrow,

I know Who brings me through.

[BREAKDOWN]

When fear calls my name—

Jesus.

When my family needs covering—

Jesus.

When sickness comes—

Jesus.

When grief gets heavy—

Jesus.

When I’ve got no words,

And all I have is faith—

JESUS!

[BRIDGE]

The God of David is still my God!

The God of Daniel is still my God!

The God who walked through fire

Is walking with me now!

You opened seas,

You broke those chains—

And You’re still making ways!

[FINAL CHORUS]

Look at the battles we win!

Look where Your mercy has been!

Through every mountain,

Through every valley,

Your grace is sufficient again.

I’ve got scars,

But I’ve got a testimony.

I’ve shed tears,

But I’ve still got victory.

The battle was real—

But You were there.

Every step.

Every valley.

Every battle.

Jesus, You were there.

[OUTRO]

Jireh…

Rapha…

Nissi…

Shalom…

And above it all—

Jesus.

Look at the battles we win.

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When Life Happens

Created by Teresa Nelson

[INTRO — BOTH, SOFT]

What happens when life happens?

When the answer isn't clear,

When the pressure gets heavy,

And tomorrow feels too near?

Before I worry...

Before I run...

Before I try to control what's coming—

I know what to do.

[VERSE 1 — FEMALE]

I played out every ending,

Every maybe in my mind.

Spent hours trying to predict

What I could never find.

Trying to hold tomorrow,

Trying to make it go my way,

Then I heard Your Spirit whisper,

"How much time did you pray?"

So I opened up my Bible,

Put my worries on the page.

Turned my anxious thoughts to prayer

And let Your Word reset my day.

[PRE-CHORUS — MALE]

Read it.

Reflect on it.

Pray it.

Release it.

[BOTH]

Trust God...

And live it.

[CHORUS — BOTH]

What happens when life happens?

We don't have to lose our peace.

When the pressure keeps on rising,

We get down upon our knees.

Prayer and petition,

With thanksgiving, let it go.

Give the situation to the One

Who already knows.

What happens when life happens?

We pray.

We trust.

We release.

And the peace of God

Guards our hearts

When life won't give us peace.

[VERSE 2 — MALE]

Daniel had a rhythm—

He kept meeting God in prayer.

Even when the lions waited,

His devotion stayed right there.

Jehoshaphat faced a battle,

Didn't know what he should do.

He turned his eyes toward Heaven:

"God, our eyes are fixed on You."

David knew what fear felt like,

Still he chose to trust Your name.

And Jesus found the quiet place

To pray before another day.

So if they had a rhythm,

Lord, build that rhythm into me.

[CHORUS — BOTH]

What happens when life happens?

We don't have to lose our peace.

When decisions feel much bigger,

We get down upon our knees.

Prayer and petition,

With thanksgiving, let it go.

Give the situation to the One

Who already knows.

[BRIDGE — MUSIC DROPS]

[FEMALE]

Before I react—

[MALE]

I pray.

[FEMALE]

Before fear takes over—

[MALE]

I pray.

[FEMALE]

Before I make that decision—

[MALE]

I seek His will.

[BOTH]

Read the Word.

Reflect.

Meditate.

Pray.

Release what I can't control

And walk God's way.

The answer may not come today...

But His peace

Can meet me right here.

[MUSIC RISES]

[FINAL CHORUS — BOTH]

That's what happens when life happens!

We pray before we panic.

Trust before we fear.

Give God what we cannot carry,

Knowing He is near.

Prayer and petition,

Thanksgiving in our hearts.

Not my will—

Your will, Lord.

That's where my peace starts.

[OUTRO — FEMALE/MALE INTERPLAY]

[FEMALE]

Read it.

[MALE]

Reflect.

[FEMALE]

Pray it.

[MALE]

Release it.

[BOTH]

Trust Him.

Live it.

When life happens...

Let prayer

Be your rhythm.

Our God Plan- Created by Teresa Nelson.mp3

Our God Plan

Created by Teresa Nelson

Our God Plan

Ohhh…

There’s a purpose for your life,

And God is still writing your story.

[Verse – 0:08–0:27]

When the road gets hard to see,

And you wonder where you’re meant to be,

Lift your eyes, you’re not alone,

God has been leading you all along.

Every gift, every dream,

Every battle is more than it seems.

Through the questions, through the pain,

God can turn it all into purpose again.

[Chorus – 0:27–0:50]

This is Our God Plan,

Walking by faith, taking His hand.

Finding our purpose, growing each day,

Loving and serving along the way.

Our God Plan,

Trusting the One who already knows.

Wherever He leads us,

That’s where we’ll go.

[Ending – 0:50–1:00]

Choir builds, violin rises, soft saxophone response

Faith…

Purpose…

Growth…

Our God Plan.

Soft spoken ending:

Your story. His purpose. Our God Plan.

Ordinary People - Created by Teresa Nelson(1).mp3

Ordinary People, Extraordinary Call

Created by Teresa Nelson

[INTRO]ORDINARY PEOPLE, EXTRAORDINARY CALL

[INTRO — MALE, SPOKEN/SUNG]

He didn't search for perfect people.

He called ordinary people...

And said,

"Follow Me."

[FEMALE]

And everything changed.

[VERSE 1 — MALE]

Peter and Andrew were casting their nets,

James and John were fishermen too.

Matthew was sitting collecting the tax

When Jesus said, "I'm calling you."

Philip and Bartholomew,

Thomas who struggled with doubt,

James, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot—

Jesus was calling them out.

Twelve different stories,

Twelve different lives,

Not because they had it all together,

But Jesus could see what was inside.

[PRE-CHORUS — FEMALE]

He didn't call the perfect.

[MALE]

He prepared the ones He called.

[FEMALE]

He taught them.

[MALE]

Corrected them.

[BOTH]

And showed them how to walk.

[CHORUS — BOTH]

Go! Make disciples!

Tell the world about His love.

Take the Gospel to the broken,

Point their hearts to God above.

We need faith for the journey,

Courage when the road gets hard,

Hope when somebody's hurting,

And His Word inside our hearts.

We're not called because we're perfect.

We're called because we're His.

Go! Make disciples!

Show the world who Jesus is!

[VERSE 2 — FEMALE]

Peter had courage, but Peter still fell.

Thomas had questions he needed answered.

They didn't understand everything

While walking beside the Master.

There were moments they were frightened,

Moments faith became too small,

But Jesus kept on teaching them

Through every rise and every fall.

He showed them how to serve somebody,

How the greatest could become the least,

How to love, forgive and carry hope,

How to walk and speak His peace.

[MALE]

He was preparing ordinary people

For an extraordinary call.

[CHORUS — BOTH]

Go! Make disciples!

Tell the world about His love.

Take the Gospel to the nations,

Point their hearts to God above.

Bring His hope into the darkness,

Bring His truth where people hurt.

Teach His Word and live His Word—

Take the Gospel through the earth!

We're not called because we're perfect.

We're called because we're His.

Go! Make disciples!

Show the world who Jesus is!

[BRIDGE — MUSIC DROPS, MALE/FEMALE CALL & RESPONSE]

[FEMALE]

But that calling wasn't only

For the twelve so long ago.

[MALE]

There's still a world that needs Him.

[FEMALE]

There's still somebody who doesn't know.

[MALE]

So who will go?

[FEMALE]

I'll go.

[MALE]

Who will serve?

[FEMALE]

I'll serve.

[MALE]

Who will teach?

[FEMALE]

I'll teach.

[MALE]

Who will love?

[BOTH]

WE WILL!

[MUSIC BUILDS]

We don't have to know everything.

We don't have to have it all together.

Jesus, train us.

Jesus, teach us.

Jesus, send us!

[FINAL CHORUS — BOTH]

GO! MAKE DISCIPLES!

Young and old,

Woman and man,

Every generation

Taking Jesus through the land!

With faith!

With courage!

With hope!

With love!

His Word in our hearts

And our eyes fixed above!

Ordinary people

With an extraordinary call—

Jesus is still calling!

Will you answer?

[BOTH — MUSIC DROPS]

Here I am, Lord.

Send me.

[OUTRO]

Teach one.

Reach one.

Love one.

Lead one...

To Jesus.

Go make disciples.

Go make disciples.ountains I couldn’t move,

Walked through valleys I couldn’t choose.