Jordan Mentz

Pre chorus:
When my life is a mess, and I feel like I am hurting
It is nothing, compared to what my Jesus chose to endure
I will praise my Lord, know what He says in His word
I will praise Him in the hard times, and praise Him, with my life

Chorus:
Praise Him with my body, praise him with my mind
Praise Him when I can’t sing, praise him when I can’t understand
I will not let circumstances determine whether or not I will praise Him
I will voice my praise, and with my eyes will they raise

Verse 1:
Praise you when I am crying, having you comfort me when I am dying
I can praise with you my actions, and praise you with my words
As I live for you my prince of peace and Lord of Lords
I can praise you with my lips, when I am too weak to sing any more

Verse 2:
There is nothing more important than giving you all the glory
As you reveal your loving plan for me
I want to give you my thoughts, and give you my mind
As I feel your name magnified, as your being is glorified

Inspired by Jason Patchett’s song Lift it up off the album “Are you ready to go”

Inspired by Jason Patchett’s song “Home” remembering Virginia Tech (written shortly after the shootings)

Prechorus: As I think about the wonder As I think about the God who made thunder I just want to beat with love for the lost Just as your heart rejoices when someone comes to salvation

Chorus: Eternity can never change my mind, I wanna be there with you Shining in your glory, basking in the radiance of your majesty I want to worship you, with my entire being wanting to be there with you I can’t see the reason, I can’t be there with you now but I know there must be a plan

Verse 1: Be there with the angels, joining in the singing, dancing with the lillies Walking in the light of the streets paved with gold Can’t ever get get enough of your miraculous splendor When I will I see you, when will you call me home

Verse 2: My face radiates your love, and my smile has shown others your joy My prayer today is that I would remember it is all about bringing glory to your name I don’t know the answers, but I only am filled with questions I want to ask you when you call me home I have waited so long, but I will keep on fighting for I know the outcome, in the end you will reign

As I was thinking just the other day
This life is hard there must be another way
I ran into desert and away from the living water I was thirsty, a
nd I chose to try to fill my heart with things that wouldn’t last

So as I enter into your presence
I see my Father reaching out his arms
You’re telling me to come, for I am your child
I can’t see the way because I have been blinded for so long

I am a child of the King of Kings
Above all created things
I stand to worship you
Within your embrace I feel saving grace

I look in the mirror, that only shows a glimpse
I try to take into my mind another picture perfect ending
I know that I’m your child, and I know you see me as not defiled
But the love I have for you, just makes me go wild

Inspired by “God with us” by Tenth Avenue North

I look around chasing after things that won’t satisfy
I sometimes forget to express my emotions
I have so many things screaming there is no God
Then I remember my savior

The love of my life
The grace in my soul
The bride of my Lord
The Church to behold

I long to return to the love of my life
I long to forget my sins when I confess
The images etched in my mind are nothing
Compared to the wounds on your hands for me

There have been times though it hurts to admit
My heart has been torn between this world and you
How can I say stuff and say I am sorry
When watching your life sacrificed on Calvary

Inspired by “Beloved” by 10th Avenue North

Pre chorus:
I have seen myself, blinded by my own premonition
I wanted to see something beautiful, but all I saw was hurt and frustration
Before I met you, I thought I was worth as much as penny laying on the ground
You took my heart, captured who I am, and turned my life around

Chorus:
Will I ever see the beauty inside, you created when you made me
Will I ever see myself the way you see me
White, and washed in the blood of the Lamb
You have cleansed me from my sin and filthy rags

Verse 1:
Help me see the treasure you placed inside of me
The heart that beats for others before myself
You have taught me what it means to die to myself and live for you
I don’t know how to explain it using words, so I can lead by example

Verse 2:
When I see myself the way that you do,
Then I will be fully satisfied with the new
The man you created me to be in beginning
I am so free I can go on singing

Inspired by “Will I ever be enough” by Seven Glory off the Album Over the Rooftops

Prechorus: I have been bought with the blood of Christ Though I no longer live Christ lives in me I cannot explain the joy that’s inside A pure and spotless bride

Chorus: Come away my beloved
Come away with me
Come away my bride
Come away with me

Verse 1: (From God to us) A crimson red flows from my wounds
A dress so white, whiter than snow
The tale of the ages
Waiting in anticipation for the spotless bride

Verse 2: I look to the cross, I see love and forgiveness
As you look to the Earth,
You see the church your bride All the days ordained, within your precious hand
Though You didn’t wear a ring, You are the one true king

Song inspired by “Beloved” off the Album “Speaking of Silence” by Tenth Avenue North

I keep trying to hold on/to something that isn’t there/I long to grab a hold of you/but I can’t seem to let myself find you/I have been trying to let you have control/but I am realizing I need to rediscover you/in a brand new way/can I look for you/in every situation/so that I can trust you with everything/

Have I strayed to far/and have I tried to hard/to find something that satisfied me/apart from the one who fulfills me/a time I tell you what I’ve felt/if I knew how to put into words/the feelings I have/because I am so confused right now/if I knew what it means you’re/holding onto me and you’re never let me go/

If there has been a time/I needed to hold on to you/I need you more than ever/because I feel so hurt/by this world and all it’s lame tactics/I don’t know how to ask you/and I don’t know how to thank you/for holding onto me/even while I am trying to let go/of the things that I had held onto/

There are things that I thought meant everything/only to discover you mean more/than I have learned what it means/to hold on to you/while my grasp on this world is slipping/I gladly hold onto you/but I need to let go of the things/that have my attention/and focus my energy on the one who lives

“Tonight” off the Album “Beyond Measure” by Jeremy Camp

I want to thank you/for the love you gave me/I have so much to rejoice about/you didn’t have to love me/but you chose to love me anyway/you have given me so much/that I have to be thankful for/and I wanted to thank you for my life/and I wanted to thank you for dying to express your love for me/

The words thank you could never be enough/to give my love to you/you tell me to rejoice/and sometimes I get down and I lose hope/but you gently help me up/and I wanted to tell you thank you/I don’t seem to know the privilege/you gave me to bring you honor and praise/

I am unworthy of your love/but you bled forgiveness/and your face melts my heart/so my heart is soft/so please take this lump of clay/mold it into everything you want/I cannot give you enough to thank you/but your death has spoken healing/and you resurrected the spirit within me/

If I had all the time/that this body could muster/I just wanted to rejoice in you everything/even in my trials/when I cannot seem to find you/because I know that you didn’t have to find me/but I have so much to thank you for/but there are not enough words/to express the gratitude I have/

Inspired by Jeremy Camp “I am nothing” off the Album “Beyond Measure”

I want to thank you/for the love you gave me/I have so much to rejoice about/you didn’t have to love me/but you chose to love me anyway/you have given me so much/that I have to be thankful for/and I wanted to thank you for my life/and I wanted to thank you for dying to express your love for me/

The words thank you could never be enough/to give my love to you/you tell me to rejoice/and sometimes I get down and I lose hope/but you gently help me up/and I wanted to tell you thank you/I don’t seem to know the privilege/you gave me to bring you honor and praise/

I am unworthy of your love/but you bled forgiveness/and your face melts my heart/so my heart is soft/so please take this lump of clay/mold it into everything you want/I cannot give you enough to thank you/but your death has spoken healing/and you resurrected the spirit within me/

If I had all the time/that this body could muster/I just wanted to rejoice in you everything/even in my trials/when I cannot seem to find you/because I know that you didn’t have to find me/but I have so much to thank you for/but there are not enough words/to express the gratitude I have/

Inspired by Jeremy Camp “I am nothing” off the Album “Beyond Measure”

Pre Chorus:
Looking around can I really catch a glimpse of your heart for me
Listening for a sound that’s beating that seems so tender, loving and caring
Each time I wake up teach me to hear your heart beat for this world
I lay awake looking at the ceiling, but I know I am secure in your arms

Chorus:
I am listening for your voice
I am searching for your heart
I am crying tears of joy on your shoulder
I am blessed you call me your child

Verse 1:
Can a heart be so big that it fits around the world
Can a love be so real that has captured me while upon the cross
Can blood so red flow from my savior’s hands to wash me as white as snow
You have shown me so much and you let me take a part in what you’re doing

Verse 2:
As I lay here looking up into your eyes I can feel your peace
Your gentle arms tell me that you will never let me go
When I feel your warmth I just shut my mouth and listen
As I rest my eyes and hear your voice whispering I love you

Inspired by “Reaching” by “Leeland” off the album “Sound of Melodies”