Like Jesus

“And when Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.” ~ Mark 2:17 ESV

Like Jesus, we’re to choose those that need us. We’re not to walk by them; not to ignore them; not to grumble about them, but to recognize them, and then choose them.
Like Jesus, we’re to forgive them. We’re to have compassion about their situation, and not hold any judgement against them.
Like Jesus, we’re to heal them. We’re to reach out and embrace them, to care for their livelihood, and to see them through their trials to a better place.
Like Jesus, we’re to see them changed. We’re to care enough to get involved and then side by side bring them to a better understanding about who they are, and who the God is that loves them.
Like Jesus, we’re to send them out to tell others the Good News. We’re to make disciples of them!
Yes, like Jesus, we’re to choose them, forgive them, heal them, see them changed, and then to send them out.

Pray on,
~ E.M.

A disciple follows where an apostle is sent. ~ Kris Langham

Mannerism, music, prayer, thanksgiving, Video, worship

A Manifest of Grace

I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me ~ Galatians 2:20 ESV

There is nothing people can or need to do. Only Christ could do—and has done—what must be done to make people acceptable to God.

Album: Turn Up the Divine
Inspired by Galatians 2:14–21
Video Credits: E.M.
© 2024 Eddy Mann

Albums, Christmas, music, Poetry, prayer, Video

Wonderful Counselor

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” ~ Isaiah 9:6

A look and listen back to the 2015 release (Album: ‘Hope Love Joy Peace’) of ‘Wonderful Counselor.’ It’s still alive and relevant today!

Lyrics:
Wonderful Counselor, born to us
Born to love, and want good for us
You want good for us, Lord Jesus

Wonderful Counselor, given to us
Given to guide, and provide for us
You provide for us, Lord Jesus

Your presence surrounds me
Your glory for all to see

Wonderful Counselor, sent to us
Sent to heal, and to comfort us
You comfort us, Lord Jesus

Album: Hope Love Joy Peace
© 2013 Eddy Mann
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Albums, Christmas, music, worship

‘Hope Love Joy Peace’ (Faith Through Healing)

This album was inspired through an advent season of change, It was written and released ten years ago as I was adjusting to my mother’s residential change to heaven. It marked a time of transition, a moment of growth, and the realization of a deeper faith through healing.

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” ~ John 1:5

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Albums, Christmas, music, new release, New Single, worship

O’ Come – When There’s Still darkness in the Light

‘Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;’ ~ Psalm 95:6

Over the next few weeks you’ll no doubt start to see O’ Come popping up on the landscape of your favorite social network and streaming platform. It’s a new Christmas offering, but what with the blurred lines of advertising and the rush to beat the competition these days, there doesn’t seem to be traditional calendar seasons anymore. That being the case, management expressed that I should plan on having it available in the beginning of November to achieve a Christmas footprint.

So here’s the announcement of my new single, one that will certainly continue to ramp up over the next few weeks as Thanksgiving approaches.

On the heels of the release of It’s Time, Lord comes the release of O’Come. It’s a prayerful plea for hope in a world where even when there’s a moment of light, there’s still darkness. Relying on a historical refrain, the message is still relevant as we continue to encounter human brokenness on a daily basis.

Pray on,
Eddy

Albums, Art Work, Christmas, music, new release, New Single, worship

O’ Come – A Re-imagining of a Familiar Refrain

A re-imagining of a familiar Christmas refrain, as it happened during a spontaneous time of worship in December of 2024. It was sung beneath a prayer reading from the Book of Psalms.

‘Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;’ (Psalm 95:6)

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Art, Art Work, Mannerism, music, Poetry, prayer, worship

Once Again Lord

Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin? ~ Romans 2:4

Lyrics:
Once again Lord, I come broken
I come broken to Your Throne
You receive me (with) arms wide open
(And) You adoringly welcome me home

Once again Lord, I come humbly
I come humbly to Your Throne
You receive me (with) arms wide open
(And) You adoringly welcome me home

I cry out Your name
Jesus my Savior You reign
I cry out Your name
Jesus my Savior You reign

Once once again Lord I come grateful
I come grateful to Your Throne
You receive me (with) arms wide open
(And) You adoringly welcome me home

Lord, thank you for your never-ending kindness, tolerance and patience. May I never grow into a life of ungratefulness.

Pray on,
Eddy

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Ungratefulness

Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin? ~ Romans 2:4

The goodness of God makes possible indulgence in the hearts of foolish men, but brings about repentance in the hearts of wise men. ~ Jon Courson

My daughter’s good and compassionate nature makes her a prime target for others who want to take advantage of her. (I never had to teach her how to act, but how to protect herself from how she acts naturally). Yet I’ve experienced myself taking advantage of God’s love and kindness. Not so much now as I’ve matured in my faith, but as a young man when I was beginning my journey.

It’s becoming ever imperative that I delve into His Word often as a way of staying on the straight and narrow. I’ve found it to be the best way to remain cognizant of my attitude and responses in my life and the world around me. In doing so I can recognize and correct my worldly desires and in a beautiful way reinforce my relationship with God.

Lord, thank you for your never-ending tolerance and patience. May I never grow into a life of ungratefulness.

Pray on,
Eddy

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An Unabashed Soldier

For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. ~ Ephesians 6:12

You see, as New Testament believers, our fight is never against people, but against principalities and powers. Thus, we should be waging war in the Spirit through prayer against this perversion that has blinded so much of our country and our leaders. ~ Jon Courson

I see our society as indicative of a serious moral issue. We can candy coat it, we can spin all kinds of worldly scenarios, but inevitably it’ll come down to our lack of moral fiber.

Other than being an example, I don’t see any other way of making a dent in our world’s decay. Lately I seem to return to the idea of being bold in our response to damning situations, because I know from experience how easy it is to just walk away without making waves, without making a statement …but that’s probably the only way (baring an act of God) that any change can happen.

Father, embolden me to be a proud, unabashed, soldier for you!

Pray on,
Eddy

Podcast

Such As These

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-yxmc2-15c90f7

My wife adores the idea that I will watch out for her, that I will provide for her, and that I will always love her. That’s not to say that she isn’t an individual of intelligence, substance, and compassion, but one of her greatest gifts to me, was her relationship with the child that resides inside of her. It’s opened the door for me to re-introduce my grown self, to little Eddy.

My daughter, when she was very young, used to draw cityscapes. You know, streets with people and houses. One day she showed me her creation and it was what you might expect. The stick people were out of perspective, the streets went nowhere, and most peculiar, were the houses which leaned one way or another. My immediate adult response was to point out what couldn’t be. The homes would most certainly collapse standing on such angles and the …and I caught myself, I caught myself removing a portion of her creativity, a portion of her childhood.

You see, children are wide-eyed and open to the world, all things are possible. They aren’t held down by the limitations, the boundaries of this world. They are free spirits. They truely grasp God when he says “all things are possible.” In verse fifteen of Mark 10 he says, “Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” Did you catch that, he said like a little child.

We cannot lose the innocence of our childhood and embrace the kingdom of God. The difficulty that a lot of people have is that they are limiting God with the boundaries of this world. They can’t phantom an idea if it doesn’t seem possible within those worldly parameters.

Lord help us to reconnect with the child that’s deep down inside all of us, and help us to get back in touch with the innocence of our youth, and the ability to see and know a God who can make all things possible …help us to be like little children.

Pray on…

Song: Little Dreaming (Album: Pray on…
Scripture: …like a little child ~ Mark 10:15

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