Are You Ready?”

Renae Forbes

11-11-06

Ten virgins – five foolish five wise,
Waiting for their master to son arrive.
Five were ready and waiting – plenty of oil in the lamp
Five were foolish and lazy – their oil not enough to get them to camp. 

I ask of you my friend,
How much oil have you kept anew?
Are you ready for the wedding?
Has the anointing remained in you? 

The anointing must be continuous –
We can’t skip even a day.
For it’s the anointing the breaks the bondage
And keeps us from going astray. 

Will you be wise or will you be foolish?
The choice is up to you.
Don’t be caught with your lamps empty –
There’ll be nothing else to do.  

Let the river flow, let your heart
Announce His praise
Let the anointing flood your being
And your hands be upraised. 

Who is this King of Glory?
The Lord strong and full of might.
He is my Rock and my fortress
And He’ll take me through the night. 

Fill my lamp with oil
I will not be found in need
Let your presence permeate me
Let your word be a seed.

Freedom
By Renae Forbes
7-19-02

Let me have a pure heart, Oh God.

One that is cleansed and free.

Be done will of God,

Live perfectly in me.

Sing a new song, dance a new dance,

Shout for the things God has done.

He has opened my eyes,

Showed me in advance

He is causing us to become one.

Walk in the liberty

Sing with his grace,

Reaching out to others

His love face to face

Freedom comes when you are hungry;

Desperate and crying out to be filled.

Freedom comes when we empty ourselves

Hearing his voice saying, “peace be still”

Singing a new song

A song that says “I am free”

Tearing down the walls,

Walls that had captured me.

Now I am seeking your face

Oh what can I do?

Walking in your grace,

Abba Father, I love you

My Father, I love you.