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<\/a>The time came and I was old enough to go to Teen Time. And it was just as good as I imagined. Singing, Bible study, games, and refreshments. Yes, youth group was a blast and many lasting friendships began on those Tuesday nights so long ago.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
As the years passed, I recall sitting in a small room with 30 young people singing. Remember that I taught myself to play the guitar? Well this was where my talent was unleashed. I would play and my fellow Teen Timers would sing along. We\u2019d sing songs such as \u201cBlind Man,\u201d \u201cThey\u2019ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love\u201d, and \u201cPass it On.\u201d<\/p>\n
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These melodies were meaningful to us at the time. They helped mold our beliefs and how we would think. But eventually, each of us would go our own way and would make our own spiritual decisions for our lives.<\/p>\n
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\u201cPass it On\u201d was originally written for the musical \u201cTell it Like it Is.\u201d With lyrics that express God\u2019s love and how it changes lives, it\u2019s no wonder that it has gone on to be a favorite by many. It is an uplifting song that continues to speak God\u2019s message to the world and how we, as Christians, are to share that message with others.<\/p>\n
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As we experience God\u2019s love, we must share it with others. Remember Jesus\u2019 declaration of the greatest commandment? Love God and second to it is to love others. Loving others includes telling them about God\u2019s love.<\/p>\n
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Jesus also gave us a commission. \u201cGo into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.\u201d <\/em>(Mark 16:15-16 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Apostle Paul was a great evangelist and he could move crowds to follow God. While we may not be the inspiring preacher that Paul was, we must understand that we too must share God\u2019s message with those we connect with.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Paul encouraged the Corinthian believers with these words. \u201cOur hope is that, as your faith continues to grow, our area of activity among you will greatly expand, so that we can preach the gospel in the regions beyond you.\u201d <\/em>(2 Corinthians 10:15b-16a \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n As our faith grows, we are to share God\u2019s message. That is exactly how the Good News is passed along. We are to pass it on.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n So today, take a look at the words to this song. Remember the excitement you felt as you first heard the Gospel, and then, pass it on.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pass it On<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It only takes a spark to get a fire going, <\/p>\n What a wondrous time is spring, <\/p>\n I wish for you my friend <\/p>\n I’ll shout it from the mountain top – PRAISE GOD! <\/p>\n You\u2019ll enjoy this version of the song \u201cPass it On.\u201d<\/a> Oh the memories!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Grace and peace be yours in abundance,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Donna<\/p>\n
\nAnd soon all those around can warm up in its glowing;
\nThat’s how it is with God’s Love,
\nOnce you’ve experienced it,
\nYour spread the love to everyone
\nYou want to pass it on.<\/p>\n
\nWhen all the trees are budding
\nThe birds begin to sing, the flowers start their blooming;
\nThat’s how it is with God’s love,
\nOnce you’ve experienced it.
\nYou want to sing, it’s fresh like spring,
\nYou want to pass it on.<\/p>\n
\nThis happiness that I’ve found;
\nYou can depend on Him
\nIt matters not where you’re bound,
\nI’ll shout it from the mountain top – PRAISE GOD!
\nI want the world to know
\nThe Lord of love has come to me
\nI want to pass it on.<\/p>\n
\nI want the world to know
\nThe Lord of love has come to me
\nI want to pass it on.[i]<\/a><\/p>\n