(Spoken Intro)
"This is cool we're gonna save people with robots. Wow that's neat!" 

(Verse 1)
Lost in the shadows, a soul adrift
Searching for answers, a purpose to shift
A yearning for peace, a longing to mend
A path to salvation, where hope will transcend 

(Chorus)
For Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life
The only true savior, ending all strife
His grace and mercy, a boundless embrace
Washing away sin, leaving no trace 

(Verse 2)
The world offers shadows, a fleeting delight
But Jesus offers freedom, shining ever so bright
He calls to the weary, the broken, the lost
To find true redemption, at any cost 

(Chorus)
For Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life
The only true savior, ending all strife
His grace and mercy, a boundless embrace
Washing away sin, leaving no trace 

(Bridge)
Share the good news, let the message resound
That in Jesus alone, true solace is found
A life everlasting, a promise so grand
Offered to all, with an open hand 

(Chorus)
For Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life
The only true savior, ending all strife
His grace and mercy, a boundless embrace
Washing away sin, leaving no trace 

(Outro)
Come to the cross, where salvation resides
Embrace the true Savior, where your soul confides
In His loving arms, find eternal rest
With Jesus as your guide, forever blessed 

(Spoken Outro)
"Dude, that blows my mind. So awesome!"



Saving People With Robots


(Verse 1)
Ancient Sun risin' up, birds start to call
Another day breakin' over one and all
Sometimes the struggle, it feels so strong
Like a heavy riddim playin' all day long
But deep in the silence, a power reside
A love that surrounds us, nowhere to hide
Like the gentle rain fallin' on da dry land
God's grace is workin', held in His hand.

(Chorus)
Beyond the shadows, the light shines so bright
Through the Holy Spirit, guidin' us right
No need for the thunder, no need for the show
His love is a whisper, a steady, soft flow
The kingdom within, a treasure untold
In the quiet of our hearts, a story unfolds
Like the Potter's Hands, shapin' with care
His grace is a presence, always right there.

(Verse 2)
We search for the answers in the loud and the bold
But the truth is a seed, gently to be told
In the stillness of mornin', or the hush of the night
The Spirit is movin', fillin' us with light
Like the roots of a tree, reachin' down deep
His love is a promise, that He will always keep
No matter the darkness, no matter the fear
His silent workin' is always so near.

(Chorus)
Beyond the shadows, the light shines so bright
Through the Holy Spirit, guidin' us right
No need for the thunder, no need for the show
His love is a whisper, a steady, soft flow
The kingdom within, a treasure untold
In the quiet of our hearts, a story unfolds
Like the Potter's Hands, shapin' with care
His grace is a presence, always right there.

(Bridge)
So listen closely, to the beat of your soul
Feel the gentle current takin' its toll
Not a forceful wind, but a breath soft and low
The Spirit is speakin', helpin' you grow
The Potter's Hands movin', beyond what we see
Shapin' our journey, eternally free.

(Chorus)
Beyond the shadows, the light shines so bright
Through the Holy Spirit, guidin' us right
No need for the thunder, no need for the show
His love is a whisper, a steady, soft flow
The kingdom within, a treasure untold
In the quiet of our hearts, a story unfolds
Like the Potter's Hands, shapin' with care
His grace is a presence, always right there.

(Outro)
Yeah, always right there... His grace flows free...
The kingdom within... for you and for me...
Beyond the shadows... His light we can see...
In the silence He works... eternally...


The Potter's Hands Beyond the Shadows



(Verse 1)
Baptism's waters, still wet on His skin
The Jordan's current, where grace flowed within
Then a powerful calling, a spirit-led way
Into the wilderness, at the close of the day
Forty sunrises, forty nights in the sand
No food, no water, by God's own command
The dust on His sandals, the heat on His face
Preparing for power, preparing for grace!

(Chorus)
Forty days in the desert heat, a solitary stand!
Temptation howling, across the barren land!
The Devil's whisper, a venomous plea!
But Jesus stood steady, for you and for me!
A spiritual battle, fierce and profound!
On holy ground, where victory was found!

(Verse 2)
Hunger gnawing, a fire in His gut
The Adversary circling, searching for a rut
"Turn these stones to bread!" the serpent would hiss
"Prove you're the Son now, embrace earthly bliss!"
Then the power and glory, of kingdoms untold
"Just bow down and worship, let your destiny unfold!"
From the pinnacle soaring, a jump from the height
"Let angels protect you, in God's blinding light!"

(Chorus)
Forty days in the desert heat, a solitary stand!
Temptation howling, across the barren land!
The Devil's whisper, a venomous plea!
But Jesus stood steady, for you and for me!
A spiritual battle, fierce and profound!
On holy ground, where victory was found!


(Bridge)
Like Moses on Sinai, with tablets of stone
Like Israel wandering, until sins were atoned
Forty's a number, of testing and strife
But also of changing, and new, stronger life!
He showed us the pathway, though the darkness was deep
The power of obedience, promises to keep!

(Chorus)
Forty days in the desert heat, a solitary stand!
Temptation howling, across the barren land!
The Devil's whisper, a venomous plea!
But Jesus stood steady, for you and for me!
A spiritual battle, fierce and profound!
On holy ground, where victory was found!

(Outro)
Yeah, victory found! The Devil defeated!
His ministry ready, His purpose completed!
He faced the darkness, and He won the fight!
Bringing hope to the hopeless, and turning on the light!


Forty Days in the Desert Heat


​(Spoken word)
Inner State yo, the kingdom is within us
​(Verse 1)
Woke up this morning, scrolling through the feed,
Searching for the answer, the missing kind of peace.
They said, "Look over here! Buy this, and you'll be whole."
Chasing the next headline, losing grip of my soul.
I flew to every country, followed every trend,
Trying to find the something that just wouldn't end.
But every mountain top felt hollow when I got there,
Just a temporary high, breathing thin air.
​(Pre-Chorus)
Then I heard a whisper, cutting through the noise,
Putting down the megaphone, ignoring all the boys
Who told me it's a treasure, buried in the sand.
He said, "It's closer than your wrist, closer than your hand."
​(Chorus)
Stop looking on the outside, shut the map down!
No flag to wave, no city to crown!
Heard the voice say, "Don't you check your GPS,
For the Kingdom of God is within your chest!"
It's an Inner State—the power and the peace,
The only place where the searching has to cease.
Yeah, it's not "Lo, here!" or "Lo, there!" on the screen,
It's the love-in-your-heart, running deep and clean!
​(Verse 2)
I used to think that heaven was a mansion made of light,
Waiting 'til the future, way beyond the night.
Spent my time behaving, just to make the grade,
Missing all the beauty in the life that He has made.
If I'm waiting for a miracle, a thunder in the sky,
I might miss the gentle power that is standing right nearby.
'Cause He doesn't need a temple, or a fancy golden gate,
He just needs a heart that's ready to unlock its heavy weight.
​(Pre-Chorus)
Now I hear the whisper, cutting through the noise,
Putting down the megaphone, ignoring all the boys
Who told me it's a treasure, buried in the sand.
He said, "It's closer than your wrist, closer than your hand."
​(Chorus)
Stop looking on the outside, shut the map down!
No flag to wave, no city to crown!
Heard the voice say, "Don't you check your GPS,
For the Kingdom of God is within your chest!"
It's an Inner State—the power and the peace,
The only place where the searching has to cease.
Yeah, it's not "Lo, here!" or "Lo, there!" on the screen,
It's the love-in-your-heart, running deep and clean!
(Bridge)
Don't wait for the parade, don't wait for the alarm,
You're carrying the power, safe and out of harm.
The Righteousness, the Joy, the Peace—it's here, it's now,
The time for heaven is this moment, take a bow!

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh it's an inner state yo!

​(Chorus)
Stop looking on the outside, shut the map down!
No flag to wave, no city to crown!
Heard the voice say, "Don't you check your GPS,
For the Kingdom of God is within your chest!"
It's an Inner State—the power and the peace,
The only place where the searching has to cease.
Yeah, it's not "Lo, here!" or "Lo, there!" on the screen,
It's the love-in-your-heart, running deep and clean!
​(Outro)
Within you.
Yeah, deep and clean.
The Kingdom... inside


Inner State


​Sunrise paints the fields a perfect gold
Just like the stories that my grandpa told
'Bout how a seed takes root in muddy ground
And how the simple life is where true peace is found.
We roll the windows down on this old Chevy truck
Got more than fortune, got the honest kind of luck.
​Dirt on my boots, faith in my heart, and a truck that won't give up the start.
We got Jesus as the anchor, steady and true,
And the Holy Spirit livin' inside me and livin' inside you.
This messy, beautiful life is all we need to see,
The unseen miracles happenin' day by day around my family.
​My baby brother’s laughin' in the backseat now,
Chasin' fireflies near the river bend, somehow.
His tiny hand in mine as we say grace tonight,
That’s a small reflection of the everlasting light.
We’re fixin' fences, workin' 'til the sun sinks low,
Plantin' seeds of love and watchin' 'em all grow.
​Dirt on my boots, faith in my heart, and a truck that won't give up the start.
We got Jesus as the anchor, steady and true,
And the Holy Spirit livin' inside me and livin' inside you.
This messy, beautiful life is all we need to see,
The unseen miracles happenin' day by day around my family.
​I don't need a sign blazin' in the sky,
Just the strength to live right 'til the day I die.
It's in the quiet whispers when the storm has passed,
The way my weary soul was built to last.
The simple fact that we wake up and breathe the air,
That's the unseen miracle proof that someone cares.
​(Instrumental Break)
​Dirt on my boots, faith in my heart, and a truck that won't give up the start.
We got Jesus as the anchor, steady and true,
And the Holy Spirit livin' inside me and livin' inside you.
This messy, beautiful life is all we need to see,
The unseen miracles happenin' day by day around my family.
​Yeah, around my family...
Thank the good Lord for the dirt and the truck.
And the Spirit livin' in us.
Amen.

Holy Spirit, Dirt, And Diesel


​(Verse 1)
The dusty road was quiet, the crowd pressed in near,
Every soul was searching, to banish doubt and fear.
They asked, "Master, tell us, what's the law that will hold?
What's the one true commandment, worth more than pure gold?"
He looked past their questions, and straight to their souls,
Said, "The truth that you're seeking will make your spirit whole.
It ain't in the writings, or the burdens you bear,
It's just two simple things, hanging out in the air."

​(Chorus)
Oh, love the Lord your God with the fire in your soul,
With your heart and your mind, make Him perfectly whole.
And love your neighbor as yourself, when the day is done,
Those are the two pillars, beneath the morning sun.
It's the foundation of the gospel, the key to the door,
The great, wide, sacrificial love we're living for.
​
​(Verse 2)
He said, "If you want life, then you gotta take the leap,
Repent of the shadows, and the secrets you keep.
Believe in the message, the good news I bring,
Let the joy of salvation make your weary heart sing.
Don't worry 'bout riches, the money, the land,
You can't serve two masters, a coin in each hand.
See the lilies of the field, they don't sweat, they don't toil,
Your Father provides, from the rich, turning soil."

​(Verse 3)
And look out for the needy, the hungry and the weak,
It's through serving the vulnerable that the truth you will speak.
You gotta be compassionate, wear mercy like a coat,
And when a brother stumbles, forgive every note.
For the measure you use will be used on you, friend,
So forgive others' trespasses, 'til the very end.
Pick up your cross daily, and follow my path,
A disciple is ready to pour out and to laugh.

​(Chorus)
Oh, love the Lord your God with the fire in your soul,
With your heart and your mind, make Him perfectly whole.
And love your neighbor as yourself, when the day is done,
Those are the two pillars, beneath the morning sun.
It's the foundation of the gospel, the key to the door,
The great, wide, sacrificial love we're living for.

​(Bridge)
He didn't make it easy, but He made it so clear,
The Kingdom of Heaven ain't built upon fear.
It's built on a giving, a laying down low,
A constant, consistent, unending flow.
It's the heart of the matter, the simple command,
To love God and our neighbor, across all the land!

​
​(Outro)
So go out and live it, don't hold nothin' back,
Walk the sacrificial way, on that well-worn track.
Love God... and love your neighbor...
It's all that you need...
Yeah, it's all that you need...
Carry 
Your
Cross
Yeah,
Carry 
Your
Cross


Carry Your Cross


​(Verse 1)
Sunrise creepin' over the hill, got a long day comin'
Got my worn-out boots on the ground, hear the engine hummin'
Headin' out to meet the world, folks with different names
But down inside, we're all the same, playin' different games
I could drive fast, I could cut you off, could make a grumpy face
Or I could slow down, offer a wave, put a little kindness in its place.
​(Chorus)
Yeah, there's a simple truth, a straight-shot sign
Found in the Good Book, perfectly designed
"As ye would that men should do to you," the good Lord said
"Do ye also to them likewise," written in red.
It's the Golden Rule on the Golden Rule Highway
Treat folks the way you want 'em to treat you every day.
​(Verse 2)
Met a fella in a coffee shop, spillin' out his woes
His truck broke down, his dog ran off, Lord only knows
I could rush my order, say "tough luck, buddy, that's the breaks"
Or I could pull up a chair and listen, for goodness' sakes.
That little bit of empathy, it don't cost a single dime
But it can turn a dark and stormy day into a little piece of sunshine time.
​(Chorus)
Yeah, there's a simple truth, a straight-shot sign
Found in the Good Book, perfectly designed
"As ye would that men should do to you," the good Lord said
"Do ye also to them likewise," written in red.
It's the Golden Rule on the Golden Rule Highway
Treat folks the way you want 'em to treat you every day.
​(Bridge)
Seems so easy, but we sure forget it fast
We get caught up in who's first, who's comin' last
But if we all just stopped and thought, before we spoke a word
About the kindness that we'd like to have (like we wish we heard).
​(Guitar Solo)
​(Chorus)
Yeah, there's a simple truth, a straight-shot sign
Found in the Good Book, perfectly designed
"And as ye would that men should do to you," the good Lord said
"Do ye also to them likewise," written in red.
It's the Golden Rule on the Golden Rule Highway
Treat folks the way you want 'em to treat you every day.
​(Outro)
Yeah, do ye also to them likewise...
It ain't just a verse, it's the way to live your life.
Call it Golden... Yeah, just call it Golden.


Golden Rule Highway

1 Jesus loves me, this I know,
for the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to him belong;
they are weak, but he is strong.

Refrain:
Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.

2 Jesus loves me he who died
heaven's gate to open wide.
He will wash away my sin,
let his little child come in. [Refrain]

3 Jesus loves me, this I know,
as he loved so long ago,
taking children on his knee,
saying, "Let them come to me." [Refrain]



Jesus Loves Me, This I Know (Bonus Track)

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