Stretch Out
I have written many songs and one of my favorites is called Stretch Out.
This song is based on the story of Jesus healing a man with a crippled hand in Mark 3 and the beatitudes in Matthew 5. I am sharing a video of the song with lyrics and photos of our work on the street with The Relief Bus.
Below that is a version of the beatitudes from a paraphrase of the book of Matthew that I wrote called The Street Bible. I hope you enjoy it!
Matthew 5:1-10 (The Street Bible)
Jesus saw the huge turnout and decided to get a spot where everyone could see him. He sat down on the side of a mountain and his boys got the front row seats. He shared a great message:
God is taking care of people that are bankrupt in spirit by giving them the kingdom of Heaven.
God is taking care of those who are grieving by putting his loving arms around them and holding them.
God is taking care of those who are gentle and kind by giving them the earth itself.
God is taking care of people who crave and desire God’s ways more than anything else by filling them with his presence.
God is taking care of those who cut people some slack by cutting them some slack as well.
God is taking care of those with a heart of gold by letting them see him face to face.
God is taking care of people who help others settle their disagreements and keep them from tearing each other to pieces by adopting them as his own children.
God is taking care of people who are getting put down, mocked or even beat up for their Godly lifestyle by giving them the kingdom of Heaven
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