Jordan Mentz

As I look around the waves remind me
of your unfailing love and your faithfulness
With each wave another moment, to rest in your arms
A cold refreshing breeze with sand between my toes
the towel on the beach with the sun shining down

Sleeping on the warm shore as my mind was constantly thinking
how my soul has been refreshed by the relaxation of my heart
It all must come to an end, but then I remember what it means to make time for you
I have been so busy, my brain gets so cluttered so easily I forget what it means to rest in your arms
I don’t understand the majestic whisper of your voice, speaking as gently as the waves

When I take a leap of faith into the lake of the unknown
Help me to trust you, to show me the next step
regardless of the past, and hopeful of the future
Keeping my focus on you, the author of my life
Help me not become distracted with the things that keep me from you

Inspired by my trip to Michigan, while laying looking over the water

Take me to the edge the edge of myself Where I can experience the unknown The kind of faith it takes to believe that there is something greater As I step out of my comfort zone there are so many excuses That keep me from stepping out in fiath

By the hand you lead me Take me by the hand so I won’t wander With your heart for me help me to listen I want you to take me by the hand and lead me In the way you want me to go

I don’t know what it means to trust completely but if you take me by the hand I will follow Even through the valleys even through the pain I will trust your hand to guide me as you take me by the hand

Crying out for mercy, reaching for forgiveness
As I write words on paper may they express your heart
As I discover the meaning of truly living
I want to bring you all of my being because you are everything
Words come up short, and a thousand breaths wouldn’t be enough
to describe your majesty, your splendor and your heart for the world

I am asking for you to teach me a new way of crying
A joy that fills my soul when I wirte these thoughts on paper
A heart for the nations that beats with compassion
Let them see grace through the empty space
A longing for the lost teaching them what the gospel is
I can’t grab a hold of everything, but I grasp your hand

A way to express emotion, a way to show my love and devotion
A mercy so rich and full that no mind can comprehend
A love so vibrant with your heart, no one can describe
I keep writing because you are working
I have come so far because you have carried me
A bridge of mercy has led me to you.

Inspired by a conversation that Matt Riley and I had about my passion for lyrics, and expressing my heart on paper.

How many times do we look around and forget to look up and give praise to God we get so caught up in the creation we often forget about the creator. Worship comes from my heart, and I want my heart to touch yours. When we look up you get bigger and we get smaller. Every moment I seem to lose track of the things that are important. You alone deserve everything I give and you are worthy of what I have to offer. I know my life is yours so I yearn to bring you the glory, with my every breath may I speak what is on your heart. I want you more than the ways of this world, I realize I need to let go of my pride and let you have full control of my mind. Every time I say your name my heart springs to life. At your command I was created. Your breath gave me life even when I had to offer you was a broken shattered heart. You gave me something to live for

I have been redeemed by the blood of my savior
I have been bought I have worth beyond words
I sing because I want others to know the joy
Of not only singing to my Jesus or about Him
I have been invited to know my Father
He has chosen me as a royal priesthood
I have been so blessed to be free
I sing this song to proclaim the freedom and love of God
Song of redemption flows from my heart
As I write this song help me remember why I sing
I can never express in words the the love I have been offered
I try to sing this song the way I feel but my lips remain closed
I know I have nothing to offer but you told me come as you are
My heart was introduced to your light
Redeemed by the cross from the sin that stained me
I sing a song that tries to unveil the mystery of the power
in the blood redemption through resurrection

As I look around I can’t help but see
A world standing waiting for something more to life
Who’s going to tell them, if no one does they will never know
The time to spread the gospel is now, waiting for someone else
To have the courage to tell the world about a relationship
That only gets deeper the more you learn about Him
The waiting is over I hope it’s not too late
Thank you Jesus for giving us a part in sharing your love
I know you could’ve done it on your own
Mounted upon the cross sacrifice was shown
When you said “Father forgive them for they know not what they do”
The soldiers screaming hate while you were showing love The world called you thief but
You have called friends I know the longer I wait to show others the love you gave to me the more people will die not having a reason to why they live

So many things I can touch and grab onto
Sometimes I let my life slip away day by day
I long for something greater than myself
Please make Yourself real to me
Wake me up open my eyes help me see
You have been my closest friend
You’ve loved me with a love that transcends
So please make Your message real to me
So I can live; have something to grab a hold of
As I grow closer to You wrap me in love
I long to make Your word real in my life,
But only You can open up my heart
I want others to see You’re real to me
This faith I have make it real as I seek You
This world needs to see Your love is real
Something beyond what they feel
When I live I want my faith to show
How real to me You’ve been
Reveal Your love to all the nations
As I look around shouting You’re real to me
May You be real in my life
I want others to see You working through me
Make Yourself known through all things
Please use my life
You’re so real to me

Sometimes I find it so easy to give up
But I find it hard to give up the control of my life to you
I will gladly give up the world if it means I can gain you
To live my life for anything other than you is pointless
For the treasures of this world will become worthless
The time to act is now
Teach me to never give up when I spread your word
Teach me to give up on my own
Teach me to lay it at your feet
I can do all things through Him who strengthens me
Teach me to give up my desires
That I may be filled with your desires
That I may be filled with your heart
I give you my secrets that I may be healed
May I never forget your faithfulness
Please clothe me in righteousness
The same righteousness Abraham had
The same power you gave to them is available to
us if we give up the reigns in our lives and
let you steer me, no more holding back secrets I’ve
been prone to hide from you while I give you
what is left. I feel so bad you want all
of my life or none of it, so I offer you
my fears my darkest moments my scariest
concerns my most vulnerable times

Image is not everything, for images can get distorted lost in the confusion
Image the outside persona that the world tells us to portray each day
I have been created in Christ’s image, I am a living representation of my Creator
I love to bring You all I am in You for you.
I have been scarred by the negativity the world has of what has become of image

Self image is what so many people struggle with, and the world tells us we aren’t good enough to look the best
We are created in the image of God. This is the way I was created to live, so much more that you have in store for my life that I can’t see
The image we portray I pray would reflect you
As you illustrate my life, as you work in my heart show me take me to new depths as I grow closer to Jesus
I pray your image would be magnified, never to be distorted never to be abandoned never to be recreated
In your image I was meant to live, that I may be concealed in your love, mercy, your grace

I want my life to be more than a way to build good self image, want my life to count for more
The amount of self, I want to diminish the amount of you evident in my life is something I want more of
Can’t seem to get a hold of the lost picture, when all the images become distorted because of the sin in this world.
It scares me to see the image of God this world has, it is so distorted and clouded over with a sin like haze

I want to live the high life so that your image may be evident. I can’t stand this misinterpretation sin has caused.
It helps me to remember that I am created in your image. I can live because your love has freed me, Your blood has covered my sins so I come before
You clean.

I pour out my heart to you so I can begin healing,
I know oh Lord I have lost all sense of touch and feeling
If I come to you and confess my sins to you let you in on all my deepest hurts and pain
Then I will see your love for me freely pours through your wounds
I can’t believe you are madly in love with me, I am praying for your healing
Don’t know how to deal with all that’s within my life
As I seek your face, show me your undying grace
Pour your love out on me, healing my heart my scariest moments laying in your arms

Pour out your love
Pour out your grace
I long to find true satisfaction
When I look to you and my salvation
I will pour out my heart as you continue to pursue me
I long to be healed for I am a broken man,
When I look to the cross, I see your love for me a broken heart longing to see your will for me

I don’t know the way to go, but as You are guiding me I feel your hand upon me
As I long to be healed, I see true healing flow from your scars
I can’t help but question my self, why do I keep on sinning when my heart I know it is killing my savior
Words can not express, the way I feel when I am resting in your presence.