The first time I saw the Negev, I was surprised it was so brown
It was so flat and bare, hiding God’s miracle there
The Word of God declared His work, grace was more than enough
A million lived and flourished, God was active even though it was bare

Sometimes life is barren, Christ can change our pain
Victory is not in what we do, it resides in Jesus name
We change the place we go for help, Jesus shares our pain
He gives our lives meaning, His value enough to share

Never again will I see the Negev for the first time, every time will be the next
I declare with all my heart, I love God’s action there
A story so familiar, a life so threadbare
Jesus gives life where death has reigned, He fashions victory from our pain

Clay Corvin
10/13/07

Interesting the things I say, feelings unproclaimed
Acting like I rule the world, yet feeling far away
Emotion, fear and abstinance, clamor for control
I’ve done it all so many times, I harden what I say

He wrote my name, inscribed by pain, in the middle of His hand
I walked my way, I broke His heart again
The Father of my life and work, keeps calling out to me
I cannot live without His Word, Jesus lead me to Him

Jesus is my friend, He walks each step with me
If I surrender all to Him, He renews my faith

Clay Corvin 9/26/07

Created by love, a companion for God, just walked away, seeking my day
I did what I wanted, enjoying His care, my life was blessed, I didn’t care
Problems came, a fool each day, I thought I knew, others saw the error of my way
Still didn’t matter, loneliness came, still I sinned, self-centeredness my claim

Curses sent, blessings gone, every day worse, still walked away
Christ punished, I laughed, my sin felt good, it guided my life
One day it came, the end of my rope, I felt desperate, now pain and hope
Mercy came calling, held out its hand, walk this way, I love you, I can

Christ brought to my heart, those days of yore, I spoke His name, my life is gain
Confession welled up, my soul complete, love pushed out, new life I seek
Now I’ve changed, I love His name, He holds my hand, removed my stain
New life, new day, the Son in my heart, Christ is my way

CC

Time, time is not mine, nor is it kind to us
Ringing out the years like days
Our youth is gone, our hearts not as strong
But our memory is not limited by time

Time, time is thirty-nine years, yet just like a day
So many things we’ve done and seen
Holding hands along the way
We are still living, living together today

Time, time, it ripens into joy and peace
Sharing untold stories known before we speak
Our minds run on parallel tracks and often intersect
Because we’ve focused our hearts on Christ and then on each other

Time, time no way to know what is left
I love it all with you, my life is filled with your presence
I love you more each day, more than yesterday
The best is always now you are my strength

Time, time Christ is in control of us
He has laid a plan for us, I believe it is together
Two are stronger than one and with Jesus we are three
His love will see us through until our life is through

CC 9/13/07

Hot humid day, life stands still
Heartfelt way, Change the day

Claim each hour, Cry to the Lord
Set my soul afire, Do not let me sleep

Spur me to faith, Fill my heart
Jesus is the way, the world is passing away

Forget the weather, let your joy loose
This is the day, heaven is watching you

Looking and longing, who will you meet
Sharpen your soul, bow at Jesus’ feet

Clay Corvin

Holy One, my King, my Lord
Help me see the land I’ve trod
With clarity and fear
Help me know Your way from here

Even as an ox can see
I want to know the One that owns me
To know the things that He requires
Living the life that counts

So often I forget my way
I scream and plot and blame
Inviting punishment I go my way
Father bring me back to you

Battered by the world around
Reeling from choices I’ve made
Help me know the way to go
Give me Your strength for real

Every day I face the world
Choices must be made
Fill me with Your Holy Awe
Help me choose Your way

Thank You Lord for sparing me
You could have let me go
Your hand is tight , Your hold complete
I pray my obedience will grow

Clay Corvin

Crying peace we do our thing
What ere we think we do
Seldom thinking is this God’s way?
We do and do and do

Blessings bless beyond our dreams
Our riches eternally glow
For we have dined at Jesus place
He has given us all we know

Blessings bless beyond our dreams
So many we fail to count
Instead we fret and plead our need
Poverty is our new home

All of us are guilty
Christ is not our heart
Our minds are full of worthy words
That drip on hands of blood

Name your pain, confess your shame
Jesus is calling you
Come to Him to cleanse your life
Give Him your actions too

His grace is great and meets our need
We cannot live alone
Jesus brings the life we need
His strength is our new home

Clay Corvin

Boom, boom, something hit the ground
Seems it was my heart, questions all around

Did I do the right thing?  Is it failure again?
Will my life bear witness?  Or am I not God’s friend?

So much hurt and failure, impotent to change
I thought I was His shepherd, does heaven know my name?

And then I felt His presence, “I am here” he said
“Peace is not deliverance, it only conquers pain”

“Worthy is my servant, precious is your life
I’m there when you are failing, people can choose their life”

“I will carry you in heartache, the world will sputter along
Hurt and pain will come your way, feel it when you pray”

“Pray with fullest knowledge, I listen to what you say
Know that you have victory, when you let Jesus have His way”

Clay Corvin

O Victory, O Victory, dogging my steps
I’m hurt and weeping, give me thy help

O Victory, O Victory, the promise is clear
Things I see can’t conquer, only Jesus is here

O Victory, O Victory, peace and joy complete
I am part of God’s family, His love makes me replete

O Victory, O Victory, though mountains fall
Let the rivers rise, His plan will not see defeat

O Victory, O Victory, my work is done at Jesus’ feet
His purpose is my guidance, His Word renews my strength

O Victory, O Victory, love will never fail
I have wisdom for living, out of the ashes Jesus’ church will prevail

O Victory, O Victory, Jesus rose from the dead
His Spirit is my victory, my life is in His hands

Clay Corvin