Life has its ups and downs.Sometimes laughter. Sometimes frowns.The ins and outs not clear.Faith is challenged. Do not fear! A miracle far outIt seems to be, without doubt.All hopeless now it seems,What is hoped for not just dreams. A sinking feeling thereMight leave someone in despair.A sigh comes from one’s chest –So much, so much … Continue reading Ups and Downs
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Window Dressing
Window dressing, now impressing,Artful, skillful, and misleading,Superficial presentations,On this many now are feeding. Scheming, dreaming, eyes are beaming,Cunning, crafty, they are teaming,Skillful in their craft, deceiving,Many now in them believing. Fewer, fewer truth receiving,Less and less in Christ believing,Fewer, less, their sins are grieving,More and more they are deceiving. Fewer still the Lord obeying,And the … Continue reading Window Dressing
Dear Lord, Teach Me
Dear Lord, teach me what You want me to learn.Please teach me, Lord, how Your will to discern.Give me knowledge, Lord, of what I should pray.Help me to live for You throughout each day. Trials do come. They are testing my faith.Give me understanding, help me today.Be near to me, Lord, and comfort my heart.May … Continue reading Dear Lord, Teach Me
Timely Measures
Timely measures are His treasuresThat He gives to make us better.Much is needed to make holyThose who follow Him so closely. God is sovereign over all things,Holy living to our lives brings,So He takes us through our trials,Some which come now through Belials. No escaping hardships plenty,Thinking we should not have any,For they’re promised us … Continue reading Timely Measures
Why Now are You Angry?
Why are you angry?Why does your heart burn?Why disappointedWith how life does turn? Who has appointed you,Put you in charge?Why are you angryWith what is at large? Who made you GodTo determine all things?You’re just a human,Created being. God is Creator,The One Who’s in charge,He is the One whoDetermines “at large.” Put your trust in … Continue reading Why Now are You Angry?
God is Not Dead
God is not dead! He is alive!Only in Him will we survive.Morning or noon, late in the day,All on His alter to Him we lay. Loving our Father, who is in heav’n,Jesus, our Lord, our lives are giv’n.Forsaking sin, walk in his love,Blessed by His mercy, gift from above. Fellowship now with Him in truth,Loving … Continue reading God is Not Dead
In Your Direction
Lead me, Lord, in Your direction,Even if it means correction.You have now my full attention,Whate’er You will choose to mention. Do I love You? Absolutely!Will I serve You? Very truly!Will I bow in full submission?Yes, Lord, as You give me vision. Do I care about the othersWho’re my sisters and my brothers?Yes, Lord, I do … Continue reading In Your Direction
How Can I Serve You?
How can I serve You, Lord?What shall I say?What shall I do for You?Show me this day. I lay my life down now,All now for You.Your witness I will be,Telling what’s true. Surrender all for You,Your will obey,Live holy unto You,Kneel down and pray. I love You more than wordsCan now express.Your servant I will … Continue reading How Can I Serve You?
What I’m Thankful For
I’m thankful for the cross of ChristWhere Jesus died for meSo I could die with Him to sinAnd live eternally I’m thankful that He cared for meAnd called me to be HisSo I could serve Him with my lifeAnd do all that He says I’m thankful that He’s chosen meTo serve Him in this waySo … Continue reading What I’m Thankful For
What I Long For
Holiness is what I long forRighteousness, to walk God’s waysFaithfulness in every footstepWalking with Him day by day Listening to the words He teachesMaking them my faithful friendDoing all that His word shows meFaithful to Christ to the end Loving Jesus, Lord, my MasterSitting daily at His feetLoving all the times togetherWhen my Lord and … Continue reading What I Long For
Run With It 