One day as I was walkingAlong a lonely roadI came across a personOf whom I’d not been told He was not one prestigious –Not in the eyes of manHe looked like one desertedLike one whom they had canned He had a sad composureFor tears were in his eyesAnd as I now observed himThen I began … Continue reading Tears Were in His Eyes
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When God Calls You
When God calls you to obey Him,Do His will, and not betray Him,Count the cost, ‘twill not be easy,Not for fun, and not be breezy. Not for you, and not for pleasure,Not so you lay up your treasures,But so you obey Him freely,Do His will and not what’s feely. Go with Him where’re He leads … Continue reading When God Calls You
What Do You Believe?
What do you believe?What have you received?Truth about our Savior?Or lies which give flesh favor? When we trust in JesusFrom our sins He frees usFreedom from our bondageSo we give Him homage Die now to sins dailyTurn away from flailingWalking in obedienceNot in what is devious All to Him surrenderAll our idols renderHe has our … Continue reading What Do You Believe?
Time is Ticking
Time is ticking, ticking by,Birds are singing, babies cry,Hearts are mourning things long dead,Words ill spoken, should not said. So regretful, those who mournOver things should not been born,Wish that they could all erase,And the truth not have to face. We cannot erase the past,Even if we pray and fast.What we did will long live … Continue reading Time is Ticking
Why Do I Do What I Do?
Why do I do what I do each day?Why do I trust God and to Him pray?Why do I give my life up to Him?Why do I live for Him, not for a whim? I have learned many things in my life.Some things I learned from Him, learned in strife.Empty, hurting I was, needed Him.Needed … Continue reading Why Do I Do What I Do?
The Christmas Bells are Ringing
The Christmas bells are ringingWith people, carols singingWith gifts for others bringingWith groups of people mingling It’s time for games and laughterA time for lots of chatterFor people, others flatterWith many idols captor They worship a god SantaWho promises to grant aWish, which is propagandaOn people’s minds are planted But he replaces JesusFor he’s the … Continue reading The Christmas Bells are Ringing
Remembering
Remembering those who gave their livesTo share the truth, and not the lies,Who sacrificed their lives so weFrom sin and self, we would be free. They served us well, if truth be told.They spoke the truth, and they were bold.They were not liked, not by the many.They were the few, and not the plenty. They … Continue reading Remembering
It’s Christmastime
It’s Christmastime all over the world,But what does that mean exactly? Shopping and presents and idols galore?Never yet satisfied. Always want more? Busily, hurriedly, racing for time?Gotta have this gift, and nothing to find? Santa and reindeer now fly through the air,Packing their presents, now done with a flair? Children all googled-eyed, caught by it … Continue reading It’s Christmastime
Death
When death comes a knocking on your door,Will you be ready to meet your Lord?Have you repented of all your sins?Have you made Jesus your Lord within? Or are you still living your life for self,While you put Jesus up on the shelf?Is your life consumed with pleasing you?Fulfilling your lusts is what you do? … Continue reading Death
Bitterness
Bitterness will eat you up,Make you now its slave.Bitterness will fill your cup,Drink from it always. Bitterness affects your life,Happiness not found.Bitterness will grind you up,Churning round and round. Must forgive if you be freeFrom what holds you down.Must depart from bitter roots,Or in them you’ll drown. Sadness steals the joyful heart,Turns a smile to … Continue reading Bitterness
