Christ In Me

When the morning light begins to break

And the heavy clouds begin to rise. 

I am reminded of the strength I take

Not from my own will, I am not wise

A mystery revealed inside my soul

The King of Heaven is making me complete

He guides my steps and takes control

And leads me to His Mercy seat… 

(Chorus)

It is Christ in me, the hope of glory

Writing every chapter of my story

My daily guide, my endless fire

The fulfillment of my heart's desire

In every struggle, I declare the mystery

The overcoming power of Christ in me 

When the path is steep and roads are long

And I cannot see what lies ahead

I will lift my voice and sing this song

Because by His Spirit I am led

He whispers truth when I heed His call

His Spirit moves and clears the doubts away

He gives me grace to stand up when I fall

Lighting up the dark to show the way 

(Repeat Chorus)

(Bridge)

No longer I who live, but He who lives in me

The chains are broken, my spirit is set free

I walk in power, I walk in light

Guided by His love- by faith not sight

Oh, what a grace, oh, what a mystery

The Lord of Glory dwells inside of me! 

(Repeat Chorus) 

(Outro)

Christ in me...My hope, my strength, my song

I stand in Glory- Right where I belong. 

Colossians 1:27; Galatians 2:20

Romans 8:10; 2 Corinthians 13:5

July 15, 2026

Anthony Foster

The Unseen Hand

The shadows stretch and the road is long,

The weary heart longs to sing its song.

When the wind blows bold and the night is cold,

It’s hard to keep the faith to which I hold.

But I look back over where I’ve been,

And I see the grace that drew me in. 

So I’ll hold on tight to the unseen hand,

Walking through the fires in this weary land.

It’s not by my strength, not by my own might,

But a settled trust through the darkest night. 

Though my heart grows tired and tears fill my eyes

My hope is anchored in Christ- so I will arise!

The mountain stands like a wilding wall,

Tempting me to doubt, tempting me to fall.

But every step He will help me to believe,

The Grace that He freely gives I will receive

I will fix my gaze on the Risen Son

And finish the race that has begun. 

(Bridge)

Faith is the anchor when the waters rise,

It’s seeing the unseen with spirit eyes.

The testing of hope proves He's inside,

In the shelter of His love, I will abide. 

So I’ll hold on tight to the unseen hand,

Walking through the fires in this weary land.

It’s not by my strength, not by my own might,

But a settled trust through the darkest night. 

Though my heart grows tired and tears fill my eyes

My hope is anchored in Christ- so I will arise!

I’m holding on... to the very end.

Holding on... to the unseen hand

Holding on... to His unseen hand

July 15, 2026

Anthony Foster

Rest in the Rescue

I knelt at the altar, with hammer and stone

Trying to carve out a god of my own

Varnishing virtues, scrubbing the stains

Thinking my effort would yield great gain

Affixing my rules on the wall of my mind

Searching for peace that I just couldn't find

But the idol I built with the effort of Me

Was only a shadow of what I could be 

(Chorus)

You can’t make a christ of your holiness

You can’t earn what He died to bless

Lay down the chisel, step back from the frame

You cannot co-opt the power of His name

His Grace is the ocean, your striving is sand

Rest in the rescue you don’t understand 

It’s a heavy religion of striving and bows

Measuring every step, counting the vows

But we have no holiness to call our own

Except the righteousness found in Christ alone

Our perfection's a phantom when we look at the cross

Where our debt was nailed up and counted as loss

Why try to embellish what was given for free?

Lay down your burden at Calvary’s tree.

(Chorus)

(Bridge)

So breathe out the pretense, and breathe in the rest

The work is completed, the truth is confessed

Not built by your merit, nor your sacrifice

But held by a mercy that's wholly of Christ

Let all of your striving collapse in the dust

In the quiet surrender of placing your trust 

(Chorus) 

Rest in the rescue...Breathe out the strife 

It is done. It is finished. Now He is our life!

July 14, 2026

After J. C. Ryle

Anthony Foster

Running to Your Grace

I’ve been running in the shadows

Building walls so tall and wide

Holding onto hidden sorrow

Now there’s nowhere left to hide

Lost the map and made my own way

With no guide I wandered far 

Now I’m standing in the ruins

Of a heavy, broken heart 

Chorus

So I turn, I turn around

Let my heavy walls come down

Clear the rubble, make me new

Father, I return to You

Where the mercy’s wide and deep

Here I fall upon my face

I lay my pride down at your feet

I am running to your Grace 

All the promises I damaged

All the words I wish I said

Every time I tried to manage

The mess I made inside my head

I will surrender it all

I am tired of the chase

On your kindness I will fall

I am leaning on your Grace 

Repeat Chorus

Bridge

For Your mercy I am yearning

By Your Spirit make me new

There’s no shadow, no returning

Nothing’s hidden from your view

You are the way, you are the light

You lead me out and make me right

Oh my Shepherd, be my guide

Jesus take me to your side!

Repeat Chorus

July 13, 2026

Anthony Foster

King of Glory, Wisdom and Might

You walked the earth  and carried the cross

And turned to holy gain the heaviest loss 

A sacrifice of love so deep,

You sought and found this wandering sheep. 

Bright Morning Star,  Shepherd of the soul,

You touch the weary and make them whole.

In the dark valley where the shadows fall,

Your gentle voice still calls through it all. 

Oh, King of Glory,  Wisdom and Might

You guide our faltering steps into the light

You are the Rock, the sure Cornerstone,

We lay our lives before Your heavenly throne. 

No power of darkness or the deepest grave,

Could bind the love You freely gave.

The chains are broken, the blind now see,

Because You bore the cross of Calvary

 

Oh, King of Glory,  Wisdom and Might

You guide our faltering steps into the light

You are the Rock, the sure cornerstone,

We lay our lives before Your heavenly throne. 

July 13, 2026

Anthony Foster

Ode to Christ

‘Neath starlit skies to manger bed,

You came to dwell where Love has led.

You walked the earth with healing hands,

Your Grace met all the law's demands. 

A quiet strength in every word

The greatest Truth the world e'er heard.

You taught the heart to first forgive,

And showed us how we ought to live. 

Jesus, Jesus Christ our Lord

Give us faith to trust you more!

The heavy cross You meekly bore,

To open wide the heavenly door.

Through darkest night and deepest pain,

You broke the power of death’s reign

Our risen King conquered the grave

Our Shepherd is the One who saves.

Your Gospel brings enduring peace 

The news of freedom and release!

Jesus, One that we adore

Give us strength to serve you more!

A steadfast anchor for the soul,

Your boundless mercy makes us whole. 

Beacon of love, wisdom, and light, 

We celebrate your sacrifice, 

Let every voice, let every breath,

Praise Him who triumphed over death.

Our truth, our life, our endless peace,

Your boundless love shall never cease.

 

Jesus Jesus blessed Lord

Give us grace to love you more!

July 13, 2026

Anthony Foster

God is Faithful

Be joyful in hope

If you are to cope 

When trouble comes your way

Be Patient in affliction

For grace is not a fiction

And it will be sufficient for the day

 

Be Faithful in prayer.

Never ever despair

For the Lord is in control 

To fight the good fight

To do what is right

Is your purpose and your goal

For God is faithful, God is faithful 

He is our faithful friend

God is faithful. Yes He is faithful 

He is faithful to the end

 

Your faith you must keep

What you sow you must reap.

But even this God works for our good

You know it is all of grace

If we would finish the race.

This must be understood

For God is faithful, God is faithful 

He is our faithful friend

God is faithful. Yes He is faithful 

He is faithful to the end

 

Romans 12:12; Deuteronomy 7:9

1 Corinthians 1:9; 2 Timothy 2:13

2 Timothy 4:7

July 10, 2026

Anthony Foster