Lady of Excellence

You've touched so many lives this day
And you've made such an impact on many people along the way
The hurting, the broken, even the bruised
Are the people God sent to you to use
Because you saw past their hurt and you begin
To reconstruct their lives by putting the pieces together to mend
Just the compassion you have toward people
Is evidence that you are in God and rooted deeper
You've always extended your hands out to help...
Others along the way, because it wasn't about yourself
Never once did you mind using those same hands to reach back
And pull others to where they needed to be at
Now God is using you for a time as such
To show His people that "A Touch Means Much"
And as you continue to take your everyday leap of faith
Always remember it's God who directs your path and way
To do those things He's calling you to do today
So giving credit where credit is naturally due
It's easy when it comes to the accomplishments of you
And just because in others you took time to see value
God will not suffer your foot to be moved
Because you shall have whatsoever you say
Not because of your status, but because you are
"A Lady of Excellence" this day





-Inspiration Creations by Cantrice-

It's My Time

Lord, I've watched others be blessed by You
And I've seen their faith elevate a measure or two
You've blessed your people with houses, finances and cars
You have renewed their strength and given them new joy
It's always worthwhile to see You move
And watch Your Believers do as you say and prove...
You now, because when You open the windows of Heaven
They can't even receive it all, because it'll take forever
It's so good to see You work in their lives and home
For truly You're doing a work they can carry on
Now Lord, I've praised You for blessing, filling and restoring all the rest
But it's my time now to be blessed
You said You would restore to me seven-fold
Everything the devil came and stole
And I'm holding You to exactly what You said
Because I'm sending Your Word to hover around Your head
Lord, I've followed You and served You in faith
So hold no good thing from me this day
I've taken Your Word at face value
Because I know the Word will do all it suppose to
Lord, I've planted seeds, I've not only talked
But I have lived by Your standards and walked the walk
Now I believe I have a right to petition Your throne
And I'm staying until an answer in my heart is known
Because it's truly my time now to be blessed
And second class won't do or anything less
For I know I serve a God that's capable in every way
To do for me what He promised, because it's my time today




-Inspiration Creations by Cantrice-

He Came Through (My Testimony)

When I think about Your goodness and the things You've done
It's easy blessing and praising You, My Anointed One
For when others thought my life was through
Lord, I trusted, I praised and I still worshipped You
I believed with all my heart that it was Your hand
That established me and still allowed me to stand
Lord, You stuck by me, when my whole life was being read
And You comforted me, through the shame and lies that were spread
Even in my darkest hour, when nothing was going right
You showed up and brought in light
At times I couldn't see, how I could ever be free
And I struggled for months to find the real me
But You knew where I was all along
And in my mouth, You put a new song
You even took me in Your loving arms
And rocked me and held me during the storms
Even my enemies laughed and thought that I..
Wouldn't succeed, but fall by the wayside
But they just didn't know to Whom I belong
But I knew Lord and I stayed strong...
By remaining faithful and continuing to praise...
You, even during all my storming, raining days
Because I knew what kind of God I serve
And I can't help but to worship You, because it's what You deserve
Lord, You made a way just for me
Now all will know it's Your doing, even my enemies
And people actually wonder why I praise You like I do
But if they only knew what You brought me through
Then, they'll know like I do, that You are "Lord of All"
Because You came through for me when my back was against the wall





-Inspiration Creations by Cantrice-

I've Been,,,

I've been your tower and I've been your strength
I'm the reason the storm clouds were sent
To try you and see how strong your faith
I need to see if in Me, you'd still stay
See, I've bragged on you and the enemy knew
That I had My hedge of protection surrounding you
And on his whim, I lowered it just to show
That throughout your trials, it's Me you'd still know
So I've watched you as you struggled through many situations
Oh how I wanted to step in, but I couldn't tamper with your foundation
It was something you had to build with your own hands
Because you needed to know that your strength was not in man
For I've called you for such a time as this
So don't let the enemy cause you to give up or quit
There are souls I've given to you today
That's why I'm validating you and doing it My way
You have a ministry and I've anointed you as well
And no, you won't fold, you won't bend or fail
I love you and I've invested gifts inside of you
Now stand until I allow them to make room for you
I haven't forgotten and I haven't left you alone
I've been there all the time and I Am the center of your home
Now praise Me because I have a work for you to complete
And you're ready now to do it because you've been set free
For I'm the only One who really knew that you paid a price
For every tear, prayer and praise, it was a sacrifice
And I appreciate you hanging in there to still serve Me even when...
You couldn't see the forest for the trees, but inwardly you knew
that everything you needed - I've Always Been



-Inspiration Creations by Cantrice-

Love's True Essence

She had never known love like this before
Because she vowed she'd never open another door
And it didn't matter who knocked or called out
For previous loves left her in a drought
She constantly gave everything she had
But couldn't get in return which left her empty, hurt and sad
Yet still she'd tell herself, I'll try once again
Because I know he doesn't want a lover, yeah, this one wants a friend
But the curtains revealed what her heart had fully known
Another one to the curb, it's just another one gone
And so she grew tired of putting her heart on the line
And she vowed no more, never again, not this time
But he came into the picture and he was talking life
She knew this one was different because he represented the Christ
Still she wasn't sure, so she would just get to know him
After all, she didn't want to risk going out on that limb
So day in and day out they began to commune
And again she noticed that this one was in sync and in tune
With everything she had to say, he listened carefully
Soon she felt a connection that she didn't want inwardly
But daily her walls began to slowly come down
And she realized she was exposed and she didn't feel sound
Because she was scared and she wondered if he
Would see her as she was, then turn around and leave
But he stayed there and with his pillow of cloud from above
He wrapped her up and covered her insecurities with his love
He tucked in her doubts and kissed away her pain
He sheltered her from the storms and brought her out of the rain
He showed her the essence of how true love should be
And soon she surrendered because she realized this one thing
That the man who loved her was no longer in her dreams
For God brought forth someone saved and set apart
When He gave her "Him," the desire of her heart



-Inspiration Creations by Cantrice-

The Same Man

Who knew my imperfections and looked past my pain
Who saw me in raw form when I had nothing to gain
Who breathe life into this form of clay
And showed life in a brand new way
Who knew me and called me out of my mother's womb
Oh yes, the same man who called Lazarus forth from the tomb
Who cheers for me and comforts me when life has dealt me a hard blow
Who speaks to the inner factors of my weary soul
Who drew me in with arms of grace
Oh yes, the same man who on the cross took my place
Who picked me up when I was beaten and bruised
Who healed my heart when it was abused
Who gave me joy when turmoil was around
Who kept my feet on solid ground
Who washed me thoroughly in His Word
And cleansed me in the afterbath of His Blood
Who laid His life down and became sin for me
Oh yes, the same man who allowed Blind Bartimaeus to see
He did it all for me, Oh what a price He paid
That with arms opened wide, the last breath He gave
And He complained not as He hung on that tree
I'm talking about the same man "Jesus" who died just for me



-Inspiration Creations by Cantrice-

Break The Seal

It took months for me to reach out my hand
And escape the shell that held captive my inner man
Because I felt that giving up was the way to go
And I reneged on a God who loved me so
See, I held on tight to the seal that held in my oil
And in the process it robbed me of my faith and joy
I didn't feel like going on because the problems I faced
Had me in a dry, secluded and wilderness place
I was like the Daughter of Zion captive by her own chains
Feeling so hopeless that nothing could suppress the pain

The desert beat on my brow as I tried to get up
And reach out my hand to the One who offered me His cup
So with all my might I stood and I began to shout...
Praises to a God I had forgotten all about
I looked beside me and picked up what was there all along
It was my breakthrough, for when I broke it, the smell rose to God's throne
And I saw Him descending and He placed in my hands
Keys to take back what Satan stole from my land
So I went through the enemy's camp as bold as ever
And I laughed at him for thinking that he was so clever
And right in his midst I broke the seal of my praise
And I stayed there until he gave me back my joy and faith
I stood in his presence and I demanded my gifts back
My peace, strength and hope he had to unpack
Then right when I thought I had received everything
God came back down and awarded me more blessings
But Satan wasn't finished because he began to...
Tell God, "She's the Daughter who wanted to give up on You"
And I saw lightning and thunder flash as God said, "You're right"
But she didn't because she broke the seal that held her alabaster box tight

So no matter what problems and situations you're in
Trust in God because it's not over until you win
Offer up your praise and sing your song
Stand in His presence since that's where you belong
Though the winds are howling and the storm clouds roll
Remember, Jesus is the only true Lover of Your Soul
He cares about those small things that you have tucked away
And He's concerned about anything that's detrimental to your faith
So hide yourself in His arms and feel at ease and at rest
Then let Him rock away your pain, for your Heavenly Father knows best
He loves you dearly and no, you can't change that
So break the seal of your praise and then stay attached
For your perfume is sweet to Him and the aroma fills Him up
Now let Him bask in what you offered because your alabaster box was in His cup



-Inspiration Creations by Cantrice-