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	<description>Poems and lyrics from Jordan</description>
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		<title>Be still</title>
		<link>http://jordanmentz.com/2011/01/be-still/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:04:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jordan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Be still my child and let me fight for you Be still my dear one and let me do the talking Be still my son and let me take care of it Be still my daughter and let me protect you When you feel you can&#8217;t stand anymore When you feel you can&#8217;t handle this [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Be still my child and let me fight for you<br />
Be still my dear one and let me do the talking<br />
Be still my son and let me take care of it<br />
Be still my daughter and let me protect you</p>
<p>When you feel you can&#8217;t stand anymore<br />
When you feel you can&#8217;t handle this life on your own<br />
When you feel weak; it is then you can be still<br />
When you feel far away; be still for I will fight for you</p>
<p>I know you&#8217;re pressured to move from one thing to the next<br />
I know you&#8217;re anxious to get through life at a very rapid pace<br />
I know you&#8217;re trying to find me in all the wrong places<br />
I know you&#8217;re trying to hide from me; but I will never leave you</p>
<p>14 The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”<br />
Exodus 14:14 (NIV)</p>
<p>Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.<br />
Philippians 4:6 (NIV) </p>
<p>Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near.<br />
Isaiah 55:6 (NIV)</p>
<p>10 even there your hand will guide me,<br />
   your right hand will hold me fast.<br />
11 If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me<br />
   and the light become night around me,”<br />
12 even the darkness will not be dark to you;<br />
   the night will shine like the day,<br />
   for darkness is as light to you.<br />
Psalms 139:10-12 (NIV)</p>
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		<title>In your arms</title>
		<link>http://jordanmentz.com/2010/09/in-your-arms/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 06:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jordan</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Love songs]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There are times in life we long to be held There are times in life we want to feel loved There are times in our lives when we want to give up and call it a night Life happens in stages; seasons come and go Times when we wonder if we&#8217;re gonna make it Times [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are times in life we long to be held<br />
There are times in life we want to feel loved<br />
There are times in our lives when we want to give up and call it a night</p>
<p>Life happens in stages; seasons come and go<br />
Times when we wonder if we&#8217;re gonna make it<br />
Times when we question if it&#8217;s worth fighting</p>
<p>You ain&#8217;t yourself because you&#8217;re filled with questions<br />
You can&#8217;t explain the feelings because you choose not to feel<br />
You can&#8217;t express the hurt inside because there is so much pain</p>
<p>A wounded spirit is covered by a calloused heart<br />
A wounded person is playing hide-and-seek with the creator<br />
A wounded soul longing to be healed</p>
<p>In your arms I find true peace<br />
In your arms I find what I need<br />
In your arms I find who I am<br />
In your arms I lose myself<br />
In your arms I give you control<br />
In your arms I find a resting place</p>
<p>A touch sometimes is all that is needed to calm down<br />
A touch sometimes is all that it takes to wake you up<br />
A touch sometimes is all that it takes to come undone</p>
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		<title>Can you imagine</title>
		<link>http://jordanmentz.com/2010/09/can-you-imagine/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 04:51:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jordan</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Songs Broken up into 5 lines]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There are things in this world that are tainted by sin Dreams that are never lived out, because someone chose to end it Alone in the corner screaming for help; on the outside another dark and empty room Trying to hide behind a series of emotion; A heart that&#8217;s deeply hurting Trying to figure out [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are things in this world that are tainted by sin<br />
Dreams that are never lived out, because someone chose to end it<br />
Alone in the corner screaming for help; on the outside another dark and empty room<br />
Trying to hide behind a series of emotion; A heart that&#8217;s deeply hurting<br />
Trying to figure out the real person; who seems to be missing</p>
<p>Can you imagine there is a God who loves you<br />
Can you imagine there is a God who cares for you<br />
Can you imagine for every question there&#8217;s an answer<br />
Can you imagine for every pain you&#8217;ve been through; healing<br />
Can you imagine there&#8217;s life beyond the hurt</p>
<p>Many times I lose track of the events; that have gotten me where I am<br />
Many times I give up hope; on the dreams that I once had<br />
Many times I trust in things that will only hurt me<br />
Many times I doubt there is any hope<br />
Many times I wonder is there any meaning to life</p>
<p>You are there for me<br />
You are care for me<br />
You are always listening<br />
You are always by my side<br />
You are always working in me</p>
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		<title>If you had&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://jordanmentz.com/2010/08/if-you-had/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:20:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jordan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you had a heart, that could be a start to something that would go beyond words If you thought you had enough gas in the tank&#8230;only to find out ya was runnin on fumes If you thought about what would happen&#8230;the consequences of your actions&#8230;would life be any different&#8230; If you had everything you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you had a heart, that could be a start to something that would go beyond words<br />
If you thought you had enough gas in the tank&#8230;only to find out ya was runnin on fumes<br />
If you thought about what would happen&#8230;the consequences of your actions&#8230;would life be any different&#8230;<br />
If you had everything you ever wanted&#8230;but were missin&#8217; the cross&#8230;count it all as loss<br />
If you had the brains&#8230;to make it on your own&#8230;what would make you good enough to be called from above?</p>
<p>The truth is Bro&#8217;; you gotta let your love for Jesus show<br />
The truth is Bro&#8217;; you gotta let others in on what changed you<br />
The truth is Bro&#8217;; you gotta let your walls down<br />
The truth is Bro&#8217;; you gotta let your actions speak louder than you words<br />
The truth is Bro&#8217;; you gotta give credit where credit is due<br />
The truth is Bro&#8217;; you gotta realize it&#8217;s ok to be set apart</p>
<p>If you had the knowledge of something greater<br />
If you had the joy of the Lord in the midst of a hurting world<br />
If you had realized that your God has all the answers<br />
Would you live your faith out any differently<br />
Would you wish you had all the pleasures of this world?</p>
<p>If you had known&#8230;the sacrifice He made to love ya<br />
If you had known&#8230;the love He had when He made ya<br />
Would your actions scream&#8230;there is a higher purpose for ya?<br />
Would you try to hide&#8230;the joy that has your heart&#8230;and His arms open wide&#8230;<br />
On the Cross&#8230;we so often dismiss it&#8230;because it has become so cliche&#8217; a fad&#8230;</p>
<p>The truth is that He took your shame&#8230;<br />
The truth is that He took your sin&#8230;<br />
The truth is that He conquered death&#8230;so you could live<br />
The truth is that He took it on the chin&#8230;to make you alive again&#8230;<br />
The truth is that He looks into your eyes&#8230;He sees you as His Child&#8230;A pure and spotless lamb&#8230;<br />
On that day&#8230;upon Calvary&#8230;the tomb could not contain Him&#8230;<br />
The insults thrown at him&#8230;did not phase Him&#8230;When He came lookin&#8217; for the lost&#8230;<br />
The choice was the made for Him&#8230;you and me were the reason&#8230;for such a high cost&#8230;<br />
The truth be known&#8230;<br />
The cross was the beginning&#8230;<br />
The beginning of a journey&#8230;<br />
The beginning of an upside down kingdom&#8230;</p>
<p>In order to live you gotta die&#8230;<br />
In order to be first you gotta be the last&#8230;<br />
In order to be greatest in the kingdom; you gotta be the least&#8230;<br />
In order to be found&#8230;you gotta admit you was lost&#8230;<br />
The Lamb of God don&#8217;t stay deceased&#8230;<br />
The Word brings healing; and mends the brokenhearted&#8230;<br />
If you&#8217;re havin&#8217; trouble seein&#8217; Him; you gotta just turn around&#8230;<br />
If you feel like you&#8217;ve strayed; He is waitin&#8217; for you to return&#8230;<br />
When you feel like you&#8217;ve been abandoned&#8230;He was for you&#8230;</p>
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		<title>When I have nowhere to go AT</title>
		<link>http://jordanmentz.com/2010/08/when-i-have-nowhere-to-go-at/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 03:27:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jordan</dc:creator>
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		<title>Trying to make sense</title>
		<link>http://jordanmentz.com/2010/08/trying-to-make-sense-at/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 03:21:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jordan</dc:creator>
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		<title>One God (Auto Tuned)</title>
		<link>http://jordanmentz.com/2010/08/one-god-auto-tuned/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 03:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jordan</dc:creator>
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		<title>As you hold me</title>
		<link>http://jordanmentz.com/2010/07/as-you-hold-me/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 02:43:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jordan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I look in your eyes through my tears I see your smiling face as you hold my heart; battered by the storms of life as my hands are outstretched not knowing what I needed to grab a hold of. Life has taught me many valuable lessons; I can&#8217;t do it on my own as I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I look in your eyes through my tears I see your smiling face as you hold my heart; battered by the storms of life as my hands are outstretched not knowing what I needed to grab a hold of.  Life has taught me many valuable lessons; I can&#8217;t do it on my own as I hold your hand you tell me you will help me through the trials I am facing.  I am shaking as I learn the meaning of trust is, your strong arms gently embrace my soul and let me feel safe.  As you hold me I feel valued and cherished; I feel secure and loved.  There are times when my perceptions shield my eyes from the truth.  Even when my day seems cloudy you help me find the rainbow that appears because the sun is shining somewhere.  The calmness that I feel as you hold me gently lifts me over the obstacles that stand in my way and keep me from the truth; your voice gently whispers your arms are wrapped around me when I feel like giving up and I feel like throwing in the towel it is then I remember to look up as you gently hold me and tell me it&#8217;s gonna be alright.</p>
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		<title>Dream big</title>
		<link>http://jordanmentz.com/2010/06/dream-big/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 03:43:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jordan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your past shouldn&#8217;t affect your future dreams Your past shouldn&#8217;t be remembered by you if you&#8217;ve repented Dream big, beleive God will help you get there Dream big, believe God has placed those dreams inside Dream big, because we serve a God who can make your dreams a reality Dream big, because we serve a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your past shouldn&#8217;t affect your future dreams<br />
Your past shouldn&#8217;t be remembered by you if you&#8217;ve repented</p>
<p>Dream big, beleive God will help you get there<br />
Dream big, believe God has placed those dreams inside<br />
Dream big, because we serve a God who can make your dreams a reality<br />
Dream big, because we serve a God who can align your heart with his</p>
<p>You shouldn&#8217;t get down if you feel your dreams have been thwarted<br />
You shouldn&#8217;t give up on your dreams because you&#8217;ve hit an obstacle<br />
You shouldn&#8217;t have to supress the dream while you go through life</p>
<p>God knew your dreams from the beginning,<br />
If you can achieve your dreams in your own power, then you need to dream bigger<br />
You serve a God who is bigger than everyone of the obstacles we face<br />
You serve the one who knows what dreams will bring Him the most glory</p>
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		<title>Battle</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:50:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jordan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every day I wake up and realize that I am in a battle for my heart There are times when I feel victorious but other times I lose my will to fight I wonder if there is a reason I feel such opposition; a battle for my soul Every moment of everyday is a battle [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every day I wake up and realize that I am in a battle for my heart<br />
There are times when I feel victorious but other times I lose my will to fight<br />
I wonder if there is a reason I feel such opposition; a battle for my soul<br />
Every moment of everyday is a battle that has already been won by the cross</p>
<p>The battle ragin&#8217; like a fire in the forest; burnin&#8217; through the trees that keep my vision hazy<br />
The fire will not go out; because my heart is at stake but has already been redeemed<br />
A bloody battle; my savior died and defeated death<br />
Broken by my sin; getting back up and fallin&#8217; prey again</p>
<p>For my battle you tell me I will need to take up your armor<br />
The helmet of salvation; to protect my mind from lies<br />
The boots of the gospel; so I may find peace<br />
The belt of truth around my waist; to remind me who I am to you<br />
The breastplate of righteousness; to guard my heart against temptation<br />
The Sword of the spirit; the word of God<br />
The shield of faith; to extinguish the flaming arrows of the evil one</p>
<p>The battle for my war torn heart; when I feel like giving up has already been fought<br />
The battle for my soul; when I feel resistance is futile has already been purchased<br />
The battle for my mind; is fought from the trenches every thought held captive<br />
The battle for my strength; I feel weak, but you&#8217;re my strength</p>
<p>You have been my truest ally; You have been been my closest friend<br />
I was once a convict held in bondage; an inmate longing to be set free<br />
My heart a was a prisoner of war; wounded by the fall<br />
You have restored me; and given me a new mind</p>
<p>I felt like I was far away; but you beckoned me to come<br />
I felt like I had failed; you brushed me off and helped me up again<br />
I felt like I had nothing left to offer; you told me you gave your all for me<br />
I felt like I had nothing left to give you; you told me to touch your scars and remember<br />
I felt like I had been drained of everything; you told me to come to you and be filled<br />
I felt like I had nothing; you told me that you gave me everything</p>
<p>Sometimes I feel like this battle will get the best of me<br />
Sometimes I feel like this battle has no definite outcome<br />
Sometimes I feel like this plan of attack is strange; but you have taught me to trust<br />
Sometimes I feel like this pain is too much to bear; you have bore it for me<br />
Sometimes I feel like this hurt only happens to me; you have felt everything<br />
Sometimes I feel like this past is too much to look past; and you show me that you don&#8217;t keep track of the things I&#8217;ve already confessed<br />
Sometimes I feel like this burden of my sin will crush me; you took the burden on your son</p>
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