To sing a new song, a song in my heart,A song that’s of joy, to never depart,To sing it out loud where people can hear,To sing now with courage and never with fear, To sing in the morning and even at night,To sing of salvation, of Jesus, the Light,To tell of His wonders, His miracles, … Continue reading To Sing a New Song
poetry
Hello Friends
Hello friends! How are you?How are you this day?What’s doing in your life?What have you to say? Do you have a prayerOr a praise on your lips?Is all going well orAre things now amiss? Are you of good fortuneOr desperate for help?Will you now be silentOr will you now tell? Are tears now your practiceOr … Continue reading Hello Friends
Day by Day
Walking with Jesus day by day,Reading His word, to Him do pray,Asking of Him what I should say,Encouraging others in His name. Helping a brother who’s in need,Serving a sister, grace to feed,Sharing the gospel, plant to seed,Following Jesus, let Him lead. Caring for others, with them shareRiches of blessings to be awareFor those who’re … Continue reading Day by Day
Ups and Downs
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
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
Run With It 