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A Rainy Day

2011-06-13T13:55:00.001+08:00

A Rainy Day

At times when it rains outside,
We let it rain within,
Until we look above and see...
God knows just what to send.
Without rain, no gardens would grow;
There'd be no beauty of Spring;
No fruit would be in the vineyard;
No bountiful crop to bring.
Without life's difficulties and hardships,
Our hearts would never know
The nurturing tender care of the Father,
And our souls would never grow.
There'd be no fruit in our lives to share
With our sister and our brother;
No genuine empathy or compassion
Would be felt for one another.
Father, help us to always give thanks
For the trials that come our way,
Knowing You're growing spiritual fruit
When we face A Rainy Day.

"And the rain descended, and the floods came,
and the winds blew, and beat upon that house;
and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock."
(Matt. 7:25)

Middle Ground

2011-06-13T13:54:00.002+08:00

Middle Ground

God forbid we stand on middle ground -
Neither cold nor hot;
Let us believe Christ with all our heart,
Or either believe Him not.
Believe the precious Word of God,
Every bit and part,
Or else reject it all,
And from the Truth depart.
Lukewarm Christians do more harm
In the work of eternity,
Than those who've never believed
The Truth that sets men free.
We cannot serve two masters,
We'll hate one and love the other;
Therefore, let us whole heartedly serve God,
And, with fervent hearts, our brother.
Father, deliver us from Middle Ground -
The state of indifference and apathy.
Give us convictions strong and bold,
And hearts on fire for Thee.

"I would thou wert cold or hot"
"Ye cannot serve God and mammon."
(Rev. 3:15; Matt. 6:24)

The Gospel Light

2011-06-13T13:53:00.001+08:00

The Gospel Light

To take the Son of God from religion,
Is to take the sun right out of the sky.
It is to remove all joy and victory -
All blessings from on high.
It is to take away the moon and stars,
Leaving only the darkest night -
No glorious ray lighting our path,
No vision, no hope, no sight.
If Christ be not the heart of the gospel,
Then there's no foundation or core.
Laws and doctrines cannot save us -
We're all lost forevermore.
But, Praise God, He Is The Gospel -
Let us lift His Name on high...
That souls who dwell in darkness
Would see the Light and draw nigh.

"For other foundation can no man lay
than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ."
(1 Cor.3:11)

Far Better

2011-06-09T13:45:00.000+08:00

Far Better

Far better to worship at God's footstool
Surrendering all earthly gain,
Than to live luxuriously in Satan's palace
Sin and self to reign.

Far better to walk in rough, dark waters
With God's presence all around,
Than to sail smoothly in the bright sunlight
Away from holy ground.

Far better to have no place to lay our head
Following Christ each day,
Than to sleep in the finest mansion
Going Satan's way.

Far better to be a worn, useful vessel,
Filled and serving the King,
Than a beautiful empty vase on the shelf
Never doing anything.

Far better to be our Master's servant
Obeying His every command,
Than to be a great and mighty ruler
Bound by Satan's hand.

Lord, we'd rather have nothing
And live for Thee,
Than to have the whole world
And not be free.

Far Better!

"...I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God,
than to dwell in the tents of wickedness."
(Ps.84:10)

Holy Ground

2011-06-09T13:44:00.000+08:00

Holy Ground

Through Christ, our Lord and Master,
We've a portion of heaven's ground,
Where we sense the Holy Spirit's
Sweet presence all around.
Do our hearts not burn within,
As He teaches us His way?
Are we not in awe of His majesty,
As we see His hand each day?
In our Heavenly Father's presence,
A deep peace is found,
As we realize we're standing
On Holy Ground!

"...Did not our hearts burn within us,
while he talked with us by the way,
and while he opened to us the scriptures?"
(Luke 24:32)

Sin's Danger

2011-06-09T13:43:00.000+08:00

Sin's Danger

Never fear trials and hardships,
Or heavy burdens given to bear;
For strength comes in time of need,
When sheltered in God' s care.
But fear sin...it is a deadly poison,
And like a venomous snake,
It will coil itself around us,
Our very lives to take.
Praise God for the old rugged cross,
And the victory over sin;
As we submit our all to Christ,
He keeps us pure within.
Lord, thank You for being our refuge
From sin's dangerous snare;
We pray we'd never stray away
From Your protective care.

"Submit yourselves unto God,
Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
(James 4:7)

Fertile Ground

2011-03-20T18:05:00.000+08:00

Fertile Ground

Pastors and teachers must prepare,
When sowing God's precious seed;
And our hearts must be prepared
With the fertile soil we need;
Lest the seed be snatched away,
Christ having been denied,
The Word never entering the heart -
Life's seed...by the wayside.
And that which falls on stony ground -
Hardened, rocky clay,
Has no root, and soon dries up,
In time withering away.
And when it falls among the thorns
Of worldly cares, riches and lusts,
The Word is choked, making unfruitful
That seed which was sown in us.
But, when the soil is soft and fertile,
The seed of life can grow;
And as it takes root, producing fruit,
The love of Christ will show.
Oh, God, we ask you'd plow our soil,
Breaking up the clots that are found,
That the seeds sown in Your temple
Would fall on Fertile Ground.

"And these are they which are sown on good ground;
such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit..."
(Mark 4:20)

Answered Prayer

2011-03-20T18:04:00.003+08:00

Answered Prayer

God drew us to His Son and took our sins away;
Could we ever doubt He hears us when we pray?
He heard as we cried out far from the Shepherd's fold,
And by His grace and power - He made us whole.
Now as His sheep, walking close, sheltered in His care,
How could we ever doubt He hears and answers prayer?
Sometimes the answer is "yes", sometimes "no", or "wait",
But always in His perfect time - never a moment late;
And if we pray for healing and our thorn is left to bear,
It's never because our Lord doesn't hear or care;
A much greater work is being done, as He strengthens us within,
Conforming us to the image of Christ, perhaps to help a friend;
Or He's simply drawing us closer, loving us even more,
Teaching us to trust Him more than ever before.
And when He grants our petition, making the answer clear,
Should we be amazed as we see His hand so near?
Perhaps not...
But, I never cease to be amazed at God's goodness, love and care,
As I see His awesome power, revealed in Answered Prayer!

"He shall call upon me, and I will answer him..."
(Ps. 91:15)

Satisfaction

2011-03-20T18:04:00.001+08:00

Satisfaction

The hunger and thirst within one's soul,
Can only be quenched as his spirit's made whole.
The emptiness within man's heart, God alone can fill;
And the anxiety and restlessness, only He can still.
No earthly treasure can answer the desperate cry,
Nor can any worldly pleasure ever satisfy;
But a hungry seeking soul kneeling to God in prayer,
Always finds satisfaction and contentment there -
Looking to Jesus, responding to His call,
Confessing sin, surrendering all -
The search is ended, there's sweet release,
The heart overflows with joy and peace.
Father, thank You for filling the void
With blessings from above,
And for satisfying our hunger and thirst
With Your wondrous grace and love.

"For he satisfieth the longing soul,
and filleth the hungry soul with goodness"
(Ps.107:9)

His Presence

2011-03-14T15:38:00.001+08:00

His Presence

God is not seen with the physical eye,
Nor heard with the natural ear,
But we sense His Holy Spirit
And feel His presence, oh, so near.
As we read His precious word,
It's then we understand -
We see Him through His only Son
When we are born again.
We see His hand of guidance
As we seek His will and way -
Following the paths of righteousness,
We see Him every day.
We hear Him speak loud and clear
Through that still small voice within,
Correcting us when we go astray -
Keeping our lives from sin.
He whispers sweet peace to our hearts -
Greater than any earthly treasure;
And the joy we have in His presence
Far surpasses worldly pleasure.
Our God is not a harsh, distant Father,
Way off beyond the blue -
He's always right here with us
In everything we do.
And as we humbly walk before Him,
Our hearts yielded in prayer,
The keen awareness of His Presence
Leaves no doubt - our Lord is there!

"...in his presence is fulness of joy..."
(Ps.16:11)

Suffering Persecution

2011-03-14T15:37:00.001+08:00

Suffering Persecution

Should we ever think it strange
When hated and reviled
By those outside the Shepherd's fold,
Living their lives defiled?
Should we despair when rejected
By those not living right-
Imprisoned in a state of darkness,
Unable to see the Light?
Should we wonder why we're ridiculed,
And often falsely accused,
By the self-righteous religionists
Who all their sin excuse?
Should we be perplexed
When persecuted on every hand
By the enemies of our Lord
Who do not understand?
Christ, Himself, suffered these things
At the hands of men who hate,
And He instructs His people to be glad,
For our reward in heaven is great.
We're to persevere with all the saints,
As we share the redemption story;
It will be worth it all when we get home-
And rejoice with Him in Glory!

"Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial
which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings;
that when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy."
(I Pet.4:12-13)

Amazing Love

2011-03-06T16:25:00.001+08:00

Amazing Love

No other love in all the world
Could ever begin to compare
With the sacrificial love at Calvary,
As Christ paid our sin debt there.
The pain and suffering He endured
Upon that old rugged tree,
Proclaimed so loud and clear-
God's love for you and me.
Each precious drop of blood that fell,
As He hung there in our place,
Shouts echoes through all ages
Of His mercy and His grace.
The most Amazing Love known to man
Expressed upon that mountain-
Now springing up within our hearts-
An ever flowing fountain.
How could we cease to give honor and glory
To our heavenly Father above?
How could we ever cease to praise Him
For such AMAZING LOVE!

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only
begotten Son, that whosoever believe in him
should not perish, but have everlasting life"
(John 3:16)

The Goodness of God

2011-03-06T16:23:00.002+08:00

The Goodness of God

God Gives...
Peace - in the midst of turmoil
Underlying joy - in time of sorrow
Strength - for today's hardships
New vision - for tomorrow
Calmness - in the storms of life
Grace - in time of need
Love - in the midst of hatred
Charity - in place of greed
Cheerfulness - where there's gloom
Faith - when there is doubt
Light - in the midst of darkness
Hope - to those without
Healing - where there's sickness
Comfort - in times of grief
Wisdom - to those who ask
Knowledge - to souls who seek
Guidance - to all who'll follow
Instruction - to ears that hear
Rest - to the heavy laden
Security - in place of fear
Salvation - to the lost and perishing
Forgiveness - where there's sin
Life - to the spiritually dead
Purity - within

How could we cease to be amazed
at The Goodness of God?

"...the goodness of God endureth continually."
(Ps.52:1)

Eternal Love

2011-03-06T16:23:00.001+08:00

Eternal Love

Nothing in this world or any other,
Could separate us from God's love-
No principalities or powers below,
Nor even the angels up above.
No things present, or things to come,
In the whole span of time,
Could ever break the precious bond
Of Eternal Love sublime.
No sphere of space we travel
Could take us from His Love,
Though we sink to the depths of the ocean,
Or soar to great heights above.
Life itself - with it's glittering charms,
Holds no attraction at all,
Compared with the love of God
And the sweet Holy Spirit's call.
Even when death comes nigh our dwelling
Surrounding us with darkness grim,
The Light of God's Love sustains us
As our eyes are focused on Him.
Father, thank You that no creature exists
That can separate us from Thee,
And thank You that Your Love endures
Throughout time and eternity.

"For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life,
nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers,
nor things present, nor things to come,
Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature,
shall be able to separate us from the love of God,
which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
(Rom.8:38-39)

The Five Spiritual Senses

2011-02-05T14:26:00.000+08:00

The Five Spiritual Senses

Sight
Could e'er there be a more awesome sight
For human eyes to behold,
Than the vision of the crucified Lord
Resurrected to make men whole?
Sound
Could e'er there be a more beautiful sound
To the ears of mortal men,
Than that joyful melody ringing out
Of a heart set free from sin?
Taste
Could e'er there be a more pleasant taste
Than the word of the living God
As it feeds the hungry hearts of men,
Directing the paths they trod?
Smell
Could e'er there be a sweeter smell
Than the fragrant heavenly Dove
As He breathes upon His people
Filling them with His love?
Touch
Could e'er there be a more precious touch
Than that of the Master's hand-
Forgiving, healing, holding us securely
Till we enter the promised land?

Father, thank you that your blessings
Reach the senses of the heart,
Satisfying our deepest longings,
As they touch each and every part.

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings
in heavenly places in Christ"
(Eph.1:3)

The Master Artist

2011-02-02T12:52:00.001+08:00

The Master Artist

The Master Artist takes His brush,
And with just one stroke of His hand
Paints the most spectacular portraits
Ever seen by man.
The bright glory of a sunrise
Sends our hearts in rapture,
And the colorful brilliance of a sunset
No mortal's brush could capture.
As we see the moon and stars
We stand in awe of such a glow,
And praise The Master Artist
As we view His work from below.
His handiwork is seen all around-
On land, and sky, and sea,
As well as in every form of life
Including you and me.
Each and every one is unique,
Made beautiful by His touch;
An original masterpiece-
A great value - worth so much.
His work is magnificent-
Every piece a glorious site,
For He's The Master Artist-
And Creator of The Light.

"And God said, Let there be light:
and there was light."
(Gen.1:3)

The Master Gardener

2011-02-02T12:51:00.000+08:00

The Master Gardener

The Master Gardener finds fertile soil-
A broken, contrite heart,
And plants the seed of faith-
A fruit garden to impart.
Showers from the water of life
Fall upon the ground,
And the warm light of His glory
Shines forth all around.
As the Master cultivates
With His own skillful hand,
Much wonderful fruit is produced-
The sweetest known to man;
A fruit that nourishes the heart-
Once perishing and cold,
And satisfies the hunger
Of the earnest seeking soul.
The crop is plenteous,
There's enough to give away
To those within the family,
And others we meet each day.
May we yield to The Master Gardener
And always be ready to share,
As we walk in His Holy Spirit-
Our lives His fruit to bear.

"...the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering,
gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance:
against such there is no law"
"If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit."
(Gal.5:22-23, 25)

Our Faithful Shepherd

2011-01-27T17:16:00.001+08:00

Our Faithful Shepherd

There are some dry, barren lands we must cross
As God's beloved sheep;
There are dark valleys, difficult mountains,
Some waters rough and deep.
There are enemies to encounter,
Battles to be fought,
Storms to endure,
Lessons to be taught.
Through it all, our Shepherd is faithful,
As our eyes are fixed on Him:
He's the water of life in a dry thirsty land,
The light in the valley dim;
He undergirds as we climb steep mountains,
And carries us through waters deep;
He protects us from the angry wolves
Who seek to harm His sheep;
He fights our battles for us,
And shelters us in the storm,
Teaching us to trust Him
As He keeps us safe and warm.
Praise the Name of Jesus -
The Shepherd of our soul;
We're the people of His pasture -
And He's faithful to His fold.

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."
"For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture,
and the sheep of his hand..."
(Ps. 23:1; Ps.95:7)

Ask

2011-01-23T16:41:00.001+08:00

Ask

God's listening ear is always open
To our humble plea;
And His loving hand is always ready
To lead when we can't see.
His Holy Spirit guides
As we look above and pray,
And His precious Word lights the paths
We travel every day.
His amazing grace provides,
No matter what the task,
When in faith we come to Him,
And just very simply...Ask.

"...ye have not, because ye ask not."
"... all things whatsoever ye ask
in prayer, believing, ye shall receive."
(Jas. 4:2; Matt. 21:22)

Greater Than All

2011-01-23T16:40:00.001+08:00

Greater Than All

God is greater than All:
All the trials we face each day,
All temptations that come our way,
All insecurities and fears,
All heartaches and tears,
All suffering and pain,
All loss and All gain.
Praise God,
He's Greater Than All!

"...greater is He that is in you,
than he that is in the world."
(1 John 4:4)

Indescribable Blessings

2011-01-18T17:43:00.000+08:00

Indescribable Blessings

No poet's pen could e'er describe
The glories of our King;
Nor human tongue proclaim the joys
That cause our hearts to sing.
No words in any language
Could portray His Majesty;
Nor explain the glow within the being
Of a sinful soul set free.
No form of communication,
In modern times or old,
Could e'er relate His perfect peace
Imparted to the soul.
Beyond all mortal expression,
Abundant blessings flow,
Reaching hearts at the foot of the cross
With a portion of heaven to know.
Father, thank You for the wondrous glories
Of Christ our Lord and King,
And for the Indescribable Blessings
Knowing Him doth bring.

"...ye rejoice with joy unspeakable
and full of glory"
(1 Pet.1:8)

The Glory of Creation

2011-01-18T17:41:00.000+08:00

The Glory of Creation

There's a glory of the sun and moon,
And of every twinkling star,
Declaring the wondrous love of God
From His mighty throne afar.
Each beam brightly flickering forth
Proclaims His glory and grace,
Reaching deep within the soul
Lighting the darkest place.
The glorious beauty of a sunrise
Engulfs the heart in rapture,
And the radiant glow of a sunset...
No artist's brush can capture.
Whenever we look toward heaven,
The magnificent sea, or land,
We stand in awe of majestic splendor
Created by God's own hand.
Each and every creature included-
Beautiful by His design,
Having a glory all their own...
No poet can define.
Praise God for The Glory of Creation-
The bodies that are terrestrial,
But most of all for the Glory of Christ,
And new creatures in Him celestial.

"There are celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial:
but the glory of the celestial is one,
and the glory of the terrestrial is another."
(1 Cor.15:40)

Preparatory School

2011-01-16T17:20:00.000+08:00

Preparatory School

Life is a preparatory school:
The Teacher - The Holy Spirit
The Textbook - The Bible
The Assistant - The preacher
The Students - All mankind
The Lessons - The Truth
For spirit, soul and mind
Graduation Day - Departure-
A time of celebration
Award - The Highest Degree-
Eternal Life - Glorification!
Many who attend turn a deaf ear
To what the Teacher would say,
And leave the school unprepared
For Graduation Day.
Father, prepare our hearts to meet You;
May we pass each and every test,
Graduating into Glory
To receive Your very best.

"...when he, the Spirit of truth, is come,
he will guide you into all truth..."
(John 16:13)

God's Promises

2011-01-09T14:39:00.000+08:00

God's Promises

God never promised there'd be no trouble-
No hardship for you and me,
But He promised to always be with us
Whatever the trial may be.
He never promised sunshine only-
Freedom from storms and rain,
But He promised the difficult times
Would work for our spiritual gain.
He promised to be our Shelter,
And cover us with His hand;
The Rock upon which our feet are planted-
Stability in a weary land.
He promised to be our Light in darkness,
And guide our steps each day;
Our tender loving Comforter
When heartaches come our way.
He promised to be our Teacher,
Revealing His will and plan,
Teaching us to trust Him
When we fail to understand.
The lessons we learn through suffering
Qualify us for the Highest Degree,
As we become more like Jesus-
Prepared for eternity.

"For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time
are not worthy to be compared with the glory
which shall be revealed in us."
(Rom. 8:18)

The Greatest Commandments

2011-01-09T14:36:00.001+08:00

The Greatest Commandment

Of all the commandments given,
The greatest one is love.
The scriptures teach so clearly -
"First love God above."
We're to love Him with all our heart,
And with all our mind and soul;
Love Him above all else,
In our youth, and when we're old.
This is the most important law,
As taught by Christ Himself;
And the second is like unto it -
"Love your neighbor as yourself."
On these two commandments
Hang all laws - falling into place,
As we bear the fruit of God's love...
Reaching out to the human race.

"...thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart,
and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
This is the first and great commandment.
And the second is like unto it,
thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself."
(Matt. 22:37-39)

God's Holy Laws

2011-01-07T20:21:00.000+08:00

God's Holy Laws

The ten commandments given by God
On that mountain so long ago,
Are His holy laws for all mankind,
That His righteous way we'd know.
Plainly written in His Word,
Too clear to misunderstand,
Bringing conviction to our hearts
In keeping with His plan.
In light of His righteousness and holiness,
We bow on bended knee,
Repenting and confessing our sin -
As the Saviour sets us free...
By His shed blood we're liberated
From the bondage of guilt and sin,
And now the commandments we could not keep
Are indelibly written within.
Christ came not to make void the law,
But that it would be fulfilled -
As we walk in fellowship with Him -
His Spirit in us revealed.
Father, may we always keep your holy laws,
Never to go astray.
Thank You for enabling grace
As we abide in You each day.

"I delight to do thy will, O my God:
yea, thy law is within my heart."
(Ps. 40:8)

A Debt of Love

2011-01-06T17:36:00.000+08:00

A Debt of Love

Not willing any should perish,
God's love extends to all...
The sacrificial death on Calvary -
Redemption from the fall.
A love deeper than the ocean,
Reaching far and wide -
Receptive hearts are blessed,
As in Him they abide.
Such a debt of love we owe
For our Saviour's life laid down,
And as we onward go,
May we evermore be found
Loving others as He loved us -
Giving our lives for our friends;
Serving as our Saviour leads,
Until our journey ends.

"...love one another, as I have loved you.
Greater love hath no man than this,
that a man lay down his life for his friends."
(John 15:12-13)

In His Hands

2011-01-06T17:35:00.000+08:00

In His Hands

Tragedy strikes so suddenly
Changing all our plans;
More than ever we realize
Our lives are in His hands:
Hands - so strong and mighty,
Protect us day by day,
Guarding our hearts and minds
When troubles come our way.
Hands - so warm and loving,
Strengthen and give release,
In the midst of the raging battle
There's a deep settled peace.
Hands - so comforting and caring
Undergird in our darkest hour,
Carrying us through rough waters
As we rest in sovereign power.
Father, thank You for holding us securely
In Your strong omnipotent Hands;
Help us to submit completely
To Your perfect will and plans.

"The Lord is good, a strong hold
in the day of trouble;"
(Nahum 1:7)

The Christian "If"

2011-01-04T13:57:00.002+08:00

The Christian "If"

If you can keep your moral standards high

When all about are yielding to the tempter's charms,

If you can trust God, and love Him supremely,

Resting completely in your Saviour's arms;

If you can love your neighbor as yourself,

Going the second mile in time of need,

Then move on as though you'd done nothing,

And never breath a word about your deed:

If you can pray - and not make prayers a substitute

For action - when there's a call for such;

If you can witness to those about you

With the love and humility of the Master's touch;

If you can meet with rejection and hatred

As did our Lord while walking on this earth,

And selflessly persevere in the battle

For souls to have new spiritual birth:

If you can go through trials and hardships

And never murmur or complain,

Enabled to look up and rejoice

Regardless of the suffering or pain;

If you can trust, with full assurance

Of a divine purpose for the test,

Knowing all is working for God's glory,

As well as for your best:

If you have a hunger for righteousness

In this world of immorality and sin;

If you detest the thought of displeasing God,

And your heart's desire is purity within;

If you thirst for the truth of the Holy Scriptures-God's written word to fallen men,

Yours is the kingdom of God and all that's in it,

And - what's more - you have eternal life, my friend!

"...and of His kingdom there shall be no end."(Luke 1:33)

He Always Understands

2011-01-01T09:57:00.000+08:00

He Always Understands

When our best seems not enough,
And somehow we've missed the mark-
When misunderstood by others,
And the day is dreary and dark-
Our precious Lord lights our way
As He holds us in His hands,
Encouraging our weary souls-
He always understands.
His grace is all sufficient
When we find our spirits low;
And though our flesh is very weak,
Divine strength we can know.
As we sense His tender loving care,
Undergirding - lifting us up,
Giving assurance of His faithfulness,
Filling our empty cup,
Our spirits are revived-
Rejoicing floods our souls-
Vibrant vessels once again
Ready to serve within the fold.
Christ is the Light when all is dark,
And we've missed our goals and plans.
He's the stabilizing force beneath our wings,
And He Always Understands.

"Thou knowest my downsitting and my uprising,
Thou understandest my thought afar off."
(Ps.139:2)

Believing Is Seeing

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Believing Is Seeing

In the natural world - "Seeing is believing",
But in God's kingdom - "Believing is seeing".
When through faith we believe in God's only Son,
By grace we receive, and the victory's won.
Christ is the light, and the kingdom's door-
Through which we enter to dwell evermore.
In Him there's no darkness - we now can see...
Our spiritual eyes opened - our souls set free.
We see those things from up above-
God's mighty power and wondrous love.
We see Him as our dearest friend,
And feel His presence deep within.
We see Him as our defender and shield,
As we rest in Him - our all to yield.
We see Him as our rock and stay-
The One who keeps us day by day.
We see Him as our joy and peace-
A fountain flowing without cease.
We see a portion of His glory bright,
No longer in darkness - we see the light.
Thank You, Father, for the vision You give,
As we believe on Christ - and in Him live.

"...he that seeth me, seeth him that sent me.
I am come a light into the world, that whosoever
believeth on me should not abide in darkness"
(John 12:45-46)

Miracle of all Miracles

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Miracle of all Miracles

Natural eyes opened - the spiritual to behold.
Stony hearts softened - once hard and cold.
Deaf ears unstopped - hear the joyful sound.
Silent voices speak - God's message all around.
Feeble knees bow - finding strength for the day.
Restless feet turn - to walk the narrow way.
Selfish hands grasping - now reach out to give.
Sinful souls, spiritually dead - given new life to live.
Praise God for the Miracle of all Miracles
Wrought by His mighty power,
Transforming lives even this hour.

"A new heart also will I give you,
and a new spirit will I put within you."
(Eze.36:26)

One Soul

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One Soul

It was for each one - individually,
Our Lord and Saviour came.
The hairs of our head numbered,
He knew us by name;
And Had there been just one
Dwelling on this earth-
He still would have come
To give that one new birth.
The only begotten Son of God-
The holy, perfect Seed,
Would still have sacrificed His life
For One Soul to be freed...
Such Love!

"...the very hairs of your head are all numbered"
(Matt.10:30)

Christmas - Is He There?

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Christmas - Is He There?

Christmas trees all trimmed with care;
Santa and his helpers everywhere;
Stores so crowded - they overflow;
Presents, goodies, lights all aglow;
Festivities of the holidays - such fun to enjoy;
Stockings filled for each girl and boy...
But, can we find the Saviour anywhere?
Do we see the incomparable Christ - Is He there?
Among all the tinsel, is the sacred in our midst?
Are hearts really filled with heavenly bliss?
As the cash registers ring without cease,
Do faces reflect true joy and peace?
Sometimes our hearts cry out, "Deliver us from this season"-
Then we come aside, and focus on Him- who is the reason.
Such a Holy event - His coming to earth,
God's only begotten Son - a virgin birth.
Lord, help us to truly celebrate,
As we slow down, and quietly meditate.
Guard our hearts through all the fanfare...
Help us to worship, and know You are there.

"Follow peace with all men and holiness,
without which no man shall see the Lord"
(Heb.12:14)

Written In Our Hearts

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Written In Our Hearts

God made a new covenant
For all who would come,
In faith believing
In His only Son.
The sacrifice made
On Mount Calvary,
Ushered in the new covenant
That sets men free...
Free from the old-
It's bondage and fear;
Free to know God,
And to feel Him near.
He forgives and removes sin,
Remembering it no more,
And becomes our loving Father
As never before.
Praise God for the new covenant,
And the life He imparts,
As His Holy Law
Is Written In Our Hearts.

"...After those days, saith the Lord,
I will put my law in their inward parts,
and write it in their hearts, and will be their God,
and they shall be my people."
(Jer.31:32)

Listening To God

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Listening To God

Sometimes we talk too much
To hear what God would say.
Other times we're preoccupied
With activities of the day.
Oh, how we need to just be quiet,
And listen with our hearts
To what the Holy Spirit speaks-
The truth that He imparts.
He speaks to us through nature,
Where we see His mighty hand.
He speaks through our circumstances,
And through our fellowman.
Through a still small voice within,
We hear what He would say,
As we look to Him for guidance,
Along our pilgrim way.
But, we need to always examine
That which we have heard,
Making sure it's in accordance
With His Holy Written Word-
For God never directs contrary
To what is written there.
The law He gave so long ago
Still applies to all everywhere.
Father, thank You that as we listen,
Your Spirit leads us right,
Impressing the message on our Hearts
That's written in black and white.

"This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth;
but thou shalt meditate therein day and night,
that thou mayest observe to do according to all
that is written therein: for then thou shalt make
thy way prosperous, and then shalt thou have good success."
(Josh.1:8)

Patience

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Patience

Oh, how we need patience
In our busy world today;
We have so many things to do
There's hardly time to pray.
Our calendars are so filled
That when we need to help a friend,
We find our patience running short-
Our schedules just won't bend.
Father, help us to be flexible,
And always follow Your lead,
As we help our friends
In their time of need.
We pray we'd have tender hearts
That truly understand,
Willing to go the extra mile
For our fellowman.
May our priorities always be
What You'd have them to be-
The needs of others first-
The things of eternity.
Give us empathy, and patience
That comes only from You,
And help us to be Christ - like
In everything we do.

"...be patient toward all men"
(I Thes.5:14)

In His Service

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In His Service

As we work in the kingdom of God-
Planting and sowing the seed,
Giving our lives in service
To help a friend in need;
Our hearts can become discouraged,
When, in spite of all we've done,
The circumstances remain unchanged-
The victory not yet won.
But, then a still small voice within
Speaks this message clear and bold:
"Keep your eyes on Me, my child,
As you work within the fold,
And I will give you perfect peace
Within your heart and soul."
Father, thank You that we can rejoice,
Knowing You are faithful and true;
And as we labor in Thy service,
May we leave the results with You.

"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace,
whose mind is stayed on Thee"
(Is.26:3)

Be Still

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Be Still

So many things to do
In this busy world today;
We're constantly on the move
As we work and as we play.
Oh, how we need to come aside
From all the activity,
And just be still before our Maker
As we think on eternity.
Though we may walk close with Him
In fellowship each day,
It's important to have that special time
To bow our hearts and pray.
Just to pause and give Him thanks
For all the love He's shown,
As we humbly kneel and worship
Before His Holy Throne.
In the quietness of our spirit
He'll speak His perfect will,
As we learn to listen with our hearts,
And just be very still.

"Be still and know that I am God."
(Ps. 46:10)

He Hears and Answers

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He Hears and Answers

There are times so difficult and hard to bear,
We feel we just can't cope;
But, when we take it to our Lord in prayer
We find there's always hope.
He's touched with each infirmity-
His Holy Spirit's nigh.
He knows just what we're going through,
And always hears our cry.
Though circumstances may not change
The way we think they should,
He Answers each and every prayer
For His glory and our good.
Thank You, Father, that we can rely
On your tender loving care,
And that you always Hear and Answer
Every single prayer.

"He shall call upon me, and I will answer him..."
(Ps.91:15)

Never a Day Passes

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Never a Day Passes

Never a day passes-
Never a moment goes by
That we don’t need our Saviour,
And His mercies from on High.
Some days are dark and cloudy,
And we could use a friend-
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus”-
He is faithful to the end.
The times we fail our Master,
And begin to go astray,
“The Way of the Cross Leads Home”,
And helps us find our way.
When there’s trouble all around,
And we become distressed,
“Tis so Sweet to Trust in Jesus”-
Just to lean upon His breast.
When trials and hardships come,
And we feel our hearts would break,
“Take it to The Lord in Prayer”,
Our souls He’ll not forsake.
And when we need an extra portion
Of His tender loving care,
“Jesus Spreads His Banner O’er Us”,
And keeps us sheltered there.
Then when all is going well,
And the day is sunny and bright,
May we “Yield Not to Temptation”,
But rejoice in Christ, our Light.
Never a day passes-
Never a moment goes by
That we don’t need our Saviour,
And His mercies from on High.

“Great are Thy tender mercies, O Lord...”
(Ps.119:156)

In Time of Need

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In Time of Need

Whatever trials may come-
However dark the hour,
At the Throne of grace we find...
Mercy, strength and power.
God will not forsake His people,
In His precious Word we read...
His grace is all sufficient,
And comes just In Time of Need.

“Let us therefore come boldly unto
the throne of grace,
that we may obtain mercy, and find grace
to help in time of need”
(Heb.4:16)

Behold His Resurrection

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Behold His Resurrection

“Why come to this place seeking the living among the dead?
He is not here...He is Risen!”-The heavenly messengers said.
Hallelujah...He’s Alive!...Alive forevermore!
He arose, just as He said He would, and opened glory’s door.
Without His resurrection...There’d be no salvation, no justification;
There’d be no purification, no sanctification.
Without His resurrection...There’d be no redemption story;
There’d be no Hope of Glory.
Praise God...our King is alive and well-
He’s conquered all...sin, death, and hell.
Take the message everywhere...Go and tell:
Resurrected...He’s The WAY for all who relent,
Believing in Him, as they bow and repent.
Resurrected...He’s The TRUTH for all who seek-
Having ears to hear what God would speak.
Resurrected...He’s The LIFE for the spiritually dead-
Quickened and cleansed by the blood He shed.
Praise the Name of JESUS...Praise Him forevermore-
He’s Alive within His people,
And He’s Heaven’s only door.

Hallelujah...He’s Alive!

“Jesus said...I am the way, the truth, and the life:
no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
(John 14:6)

Behold The Cross

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Behold The Cross

Behold the cross where our Saviour died,
Where His precious blood was shed...
Behold His suffering and agony-
The thorns upon His head.
Behold His nail pierced hands-
The spikes driven in His feet.
See the blood flow from His side-
Into the mercy seat.
Hear the pain in His voice that cried,
“Father forgive them;
For they know not what they do.”
Then the final cry, “It is finished.”-
The penalty paid, for me and you.
Oh, what a sacrifice made for man!
Oh, such love within God’s plan!

Behold The Cross

“Christ died for the ungodly.”
“...the precious blood of Christ,
as a lamb without blemish or spot”
(Rom.5:6, I Pet.1:19)

No Room

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No Room

He was born in a humble stable-
No room for Him in the Inn.
The same story seems to prevail today-
No room in this world of sin.
There’s room for entertainment and pleasure,
Selfish pursuits and material treasure.
Plenty of room for whatever we desire-
Those Ambitious goals for which we aspire;
But, are we making the same mistake again?
Is there no room for Jesus in the lives of men?
No room for Him in our hearts here?
Will there be room for us in heaven there?
Oh, Father, clean out the clutter within.
May we, your people, be free of sin-
A place prepared without the dust...
More room for You, and less of us.

“He must increase, but I must decrease”
(John 3:30)

A Quiet Place

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A Quiet Place

He bypassed the noise of the busy city,
Choosing the quiet serenity of a field,
Where watchful shepherds, tending their flock,
Had prayerful hearts- ready to yield.
It was there, a quiet place, God sent His angel
With the most important message on earth...
The proclamation of the Messiah’s coming-
The Lord and Saviour’s birth.
God still chooses a quiet place
To speak His message to men.
He seeks prayerful hearts-ready to yield,
Just as He did back then.
Many are too busy to listen
To the message He would speak,
And the Holy Spirit passes on by-
A quiet place to seek.
Oh, God, we pray You’d not pass us by,
But may we always have within-
A Quiet Place prepared to receive
The message You would send.

“...A meek and quiet spirit is in the sight of God
of great price”
(1 Pet.3:4)

Behold His Birth

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Behold His Birth

“For unto us a child is born,
Unto us a Son is given”-
Leaving His home, He came to earth
From His Father’s throne in heaven.
His birth-the fulfillment of prophecy,
Awaited since time began.
The promised Messiah-The sacrificial Lamb-
The Saviour of fallen man.
Born of a virgin in an humble stable-
No room for Him in the Inn;
The only begotten Son of God
Came to take away our sin.
His birth-announced by the Angel of the Lord
To the Shepherds out in the field,
As the Glory of God shone round about-
The good news was revealed:
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David
A Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”
Then suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host
Praising God again and again...
Saying “Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace, good will toward men.”
Behold what a glorious proclamation
Of our Lord and Saviour’s birth.
A babe in a manger in Bethlehem-
Our King come down to earth.
Lo, there was a star in the east
Leading the wise men to where He lay...
They saw Him- and fell down and worshiped-
Hallelujah!! What a Glorious Day!!

Glory to God!!

“...and thou shalt call his name JESUS:
for he shall save his people from their sins.”

Behold The Lamb

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Behold The Lamb

“Behold The Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin...”
Giving peace and joy, cleansing the heart within.
Nothing disturbs Satan and his vast domain
More than this message being proclaimed.
The blood sacrifice of Christ our King,
Sets men free...let the message ring.
Satan and his demons have no more control,
As God brings lost sinners into His fold;
Rescuing souls from darkness grim-
Giving new life to abide in Him-
No longer captive behind Satan’s door...
Nothing...No Nothing
Shakes hell’s gates more.

“Behold the Lamb of God,
which taketh away the sin of the world”
(John 1:29)

We See Him in Nature

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We See Him in Nature

In the whole realm of nature-
In the sea and on the land,
We see the splendor and glory of God,
And His mighty-omnipotent hand.
The mountains proclaim His majesty;
The valleys His loving care;
And as we look toward heaven above,
We surely see Him there.
The light of the moon and stars
Proclaim His glory and grace,
Lifting our hearts in praise to Him
Who put them in their place.
Oh God, we see You in a garden,
And a tiny little seed;
We see You in a flower,
And a kind and thoughtful deed.
Oh, how we worship and adore You-
Our hearts rejoice and sing;
For we see You everywhere-
And in every single thing.

“The heavens declare the glory of God;
and the firmament sheweth his handywork.”
(Ps.19:1)

He Delivers

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He Delivers

God saw the affliction of His people in Egypt,
And heard their desperate cry...
Such love and mercy He’s shown through the ages,
When souls to Him draw nigh.
He delivered the Hebrews from oppression and bondage,
Leading every step of the way;
Bringing them to the land of promise,
And a bright, new, glorious day!
That land still flows with milk and honey,
And God still answers the desperate cry...
As in days of old, He still delivers,
When souls to Him draw nigh.

"Seek ye the Lord while he may be found,
call upon him while he is near."
(Is.55:6)

The Way of Salvation

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The Way of Salvation

This world is rocking and reeling with sin.
Sometimes it’s hard to trust even a friend.
We’ve come so far in so many ways;
Yet, sin is the same as in Noah’s days.
Technology has really advanced over time;
And we’ve seen the stock market soar and climb.
Man has such a magnificent, brilliant brain;
But it seems his efforts have all been in vain.
Though we’ve accomplished much in the world today,
Immorality abounds in the same old way.
We sacrifice our souls for mere temporal things,
And then suffer the consequences it brings.
Where is the profit if we can’t trust our neighbor?
And where are the fruits of all our labor?
There’s certainly nothing wrong with man’s mind,
But his heart and soul are in a terrible bind-
Needing to be freed from the state of sin;
Needing the presence of the Holy Spirit within.
Father, grant true repentance across our land;
And may we, Your people, do all we can.
Help us to repent and turn from our wicked ways,
Glorifying Your Name and giving You praise.
Only then will You begin to heal our nation,
As we proclaim Christ-The Way of Salvation.

"If my people, which are called by my name,
shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face,
and turn from their wicked ways; Then will I hear from heaven,
and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land"
(2 Ch.7:14)

The Hand Of God

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The Hand Of God

It was God’s mighty omnipotent Hand
That wrote the ten commandments of law;
And today as we see His Hand at work-
We marvel and stand in awe!
It is the Hand of God that makes us,
The Hand of God that saves us,
The Hand of God that keeps us,
And the Hand of God that leads us.
It is the Hand of God that corrects us,
The Hand of God that protects us,
The Hand of God that heals us,
And the Hand of God that seals us.
It is the Hand of God that justifies,
The Hand of God that purifies,
The Hand of God that sanctifies,
And the Hand of God that glorifies.
It was God’s mighty omnipotent Hand
That resurrected Christ our King;
And that same Hand raises us to new life,
Holding us securely under His wing.

It is The Hand of God!

By His Hand, our names are written
In the Lamb’s book of life...

"If I take the wings of the morning,
and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;
Even there thy right hand shall hold me"
(Ps.139:9-10)

Lift Him Up

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Lift Him Up

Souls in darkness-searching and lost,
Destroyed and wrecked by sin;
In need of a miracle to make them whole,
In need of God’s touch within.
Lift up the Lord-The Christ of God,
For all the world to see;
Whosoever looks to Him for salvation
Shall live eternally.

"As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness,
even so must the Son of man be lifted up."
(John 3:14)

Free!

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Free!

Hallelujah!...We Are Free!!
Free from a heart bound by captivity;
Free from eyes that cannot see;
Free from ears that cannot hear;
Free from a world of darkness and fear;
Free from a life of sin and its toll;
Free from Satan’s power and control;
Free from those heavy chains that bind;
Free in our spirit, soul, and mind...

Hallelujah!...We Are Free!!

Free by God’s wondrous-amazing grace;
Free by His Son who died in our place;
Free by the precious blood that He shed;
Free by the resurrection from the dead;
Free by His pardon from all our sin;
Free by His cleansing power within;
Free by our Creator’s omnipotent hand;
Free as we bow and are born again...

Hallelujah!...We Are Free!!

Free to know peace and true happiness;
Free to enjoy a life that is blessed;
Free to love and forgive our brother;
Free to serve God and one another;
Free to live righteous, holy lives;
Free to follow Christ as He guides;
Free to worship and praise His Name;
Thank God we’re FREE from all our shame...
Hallelujah!...We Are Free!!

"Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ
hath made us free, and be not entangled again
with the yoke of bondage"
(Gal.5:1)

We Just Can't Praise Him Enough

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We Just Can't Praise Him Enough

For our family, friends, and good health,
Days of prosperity and wealth;
For sustaining us in the hard times we face
By His marvelous amazing Grace;
For carrying us through our darkest hour,
As we rest in Him-His strength and power;
For the peace and joy that He provides-
As His Holy Spirit within abides...

WE JUST CAN’T PRAISE HIM ENOUGH!!

For His comfort in times of sorrow
Giving us hope for a new tomorrow;
For being a friend closer than a brother-
One who loves us like no other;
For supplying all our daily need,
As we look to Him-His word to heed;
For cleansing us and making us His-
But Most of all for Who He Is...

WE JUST CAN’T PRAISE HIM ENOUGH!!

He’s The Mighty God-The Alpha and Omega,
The Creator of all the earth,
The Great Shepherd-The Promised Messiah
Who came to give new birth.
He’s The Father, The Son and Holy Spirit
Who reveals to us His ways;
The One and only God of the universe-
And He’s worthy of ALL OUR PRAISE...

WE JUST CAN’T PRAISE HIM ENOUGH!!

"Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised"
"Praise Him for His mighty acts:
praise Him according to His excellent greatness.
Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord,
Praise ye the Lord"
(Ps.48:1, 150:2,6)

A Place Within

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A Place Within

There’s a deep place within the soul
Where nothing or no one can go.
It is without form and void-
Not a sign of life to show.
Darkness is upon the face of the deep,
Where empty desolation abounds.
Then God says "let there be light"-
And suddenly His Spirit surrounds.
In mercy and love He responds
To the desperate repentant cry;
And now a river freely flows
That never shall run dry.
Hallelujah...There’s a new man created
In Christ our living King.
And the angels in heaven rejoice
As they gleefully worship and sing;
For a new name is written down in glory
That no one can erase;
And abundant life now fills the void
By God’s amazing grace.
Praise God who is on His Holy throne;
He’s a Lord that we can know-
Praise Him for A Place Within
Where only He can go.

"...There is joy in the presence of the angels of God
over one sinner that repenteth"
(Luke 15:10)

Where Treasure Is Found

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Where Treasure Is Found

We could search this world over
And still never find
Those things that give joy
And a satisfied mind;
For the world does not hold
These treasures we seek,
Though its pleasures allure
And of happiness speak.
True joy and satisfaction
Can only be found
As we seek our treasure
On Higher Ground.

"For He satisfieth the longing soul,
and filleth the hungry soul with goodness"
(Ps.107:9)

Seek First The Kingdom Of God

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Seek First The Kingdom Of God

We’re told to seek first the kingdom of God,
And His righteousness;
And all our daily needs will be met
As we surrender and confess.
When we consider the birds of the air,
And the lilies of the field,
We know our Father will take care of us
As we look to Him and yield.
So, may we take no anxious thought
For our food and clothing each day,
But always Seek First The Kingdom Of God
And His Holy Righteous Way.

"Seek ye first the kingdom of God,
and His righteousness:
And all these things shall be added unto you"
(Matt.6:33)

By Faith

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By Faith

We’re justified by faith-we live by faith,
In God’s Holy Word we’re told;
Just as our fathers of long ago-
The prophets and saints of old.
By faith Enoch walked so close with God...
He was translated into heaven above.
By faith Noah prepared an ark of safety,
As he warned from a heart of love.
By faith Abraham obeyed and went out
Looking for the promised land;
Sojourning in a strange country,
following God’s own hand.
By faith Moses led the Hebrews from bondage
Crossing the sea on dry ground.
By faith Joshua instructed the people to shout!...
And the walls of Jericho fell down.
Faith as a grain of mustard seed
Can move mountains and part the sea,
And the prayer of faith can heal the sick
And set the captive free.
Yes, justified by faith-we live By Faith-
The Faith of the Son of God,
Looking to Him-The Author and Finisher
As on this earth we trod.

"Looking to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith"
(Heb.12:2)

Faith

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Faith

Faith is the key that unlocks the gate
Where spiritual treasures we glean.
It is "the substance of things hoped for-
The evidence of things not seen."
As we enter the gate through faith,
Our blinded eyes can see...
That substance for which we’d hoped-
The evidence of eternity.
Behold! At last it all unfolds-
Those things which satisfy our souls.
Such wonderful treasures
We now have found;
For through Faith we’ve entered
A higher ground.

"But without faith it is impossible to please Him:
For he that cometh to God must believe that He is,
and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him"
(Heb.11:1)

How Could We Ever Thank Him Enough

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How Could We Ever Thank Him Enough

How could we ever thank Him enough
For everything He's done?
He loved this world so very much
He sacrificed His Son.
Oh...the wonder of it all-
That He could love us so;
Bringing us into His kingdom
His blessings to bestow;
Forgiving, cleansing, making us whole,
Imparting new life within our soul.
How could we ever praise Him enough
For His love and mighty power?
His Greatness abounds-His Spirit surrounds;
He’s our Refuge-our High Tower.
The Great Majestic Holy God,
Who sits upon His throne;
Yet, our loving, tender Shepherd-
Such mercy He has shown.
Oh God, we worship at Thy footstool,
And praise Thy Holy Name...
But, How Could We Ever Thank You Enough?
Our efforts seem so lame.

"Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,
and into His courts with praise:
be thankful unto Him, and bless His name"
(Ps.100:4)

Heavenly Treasures

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Heavenly Treasures

Treasures come in many forms-
Money, houses, and land,
Cabins in the mountains,
Condos on the sand,
Fancy cars and clothing,
Diamonds, silver, and gold.
No good thing is withheld from those
Within the Shepherd’s fold.
But, these material gifts we enjoy
As we travel this earthly sod,
Can be a curse, rather than a blessing,
If we let them become our god.
When we love the gift more than the Giver,
We’re treading on dangerous ground;
For those things we valued so highly
Aren’t the treasures we thought we’d found-
Our souls are left impoverished,
Hungry and thirsty within,
As we find we’ve left our first Love,
And fallen into sin.
I’d rather have nothing of material worth,
As I sit at the Master’s feet,
Than to have the wealth of all the world-
And miss Heavenly Treasures so sweet.

"Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth,
but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven,
where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt,
and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
For where your treasure is, there will be your heart also"
(Matt. 19-21)

God's Word Is

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God's Word Is

Light in our world of darkness-
A lamp unto our feet.
Food for our hungry souls,
As honeycomb, it is sweet.
Yet, bitter to some when piercing
The thoughts and intents concealed-
Sharper than a two edged sword,
That hearts may be revealed.
It’s the water of life for the thirsty-
A fountain freely flowing;
A fire ablaze within our souls,
Continually warm and glowing.
It’s the Living Word that was with the Father
Before the world began-
The One who came from glory above
To redeem fallen man,
Fulfilling the law given to all
Under bondage, struggle and strife,
Enabling us to keep His commandments-
God’s Word in us Is LIFE.

"In Him was life; and the life was the light of men"
(John 1:4)

We'll Never Suffer Loss

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We'll Never Suffer Loss

Wars, rumors of wars, perilous times surround;
Conditions are steadily growing worse-
It’s evident as we look around.
How can we face what lies ahead?-
We wonder as we see the plight;
Then we remember what our Lord has said...
The battle’s not ours to fight.
For it’s not by might, nor by power,
But by His Spirit, we’re told.
He gives the victory when we look up,
As we see these things unfold.
We lift our heads, and realize-
Our redemption draweth nigh.
Soon we’ll enter that glorious place
Prepared for us on High.
No battle shall overcome us,
For the Victor’s on our side,
Protecting, shielding, defending us,
As in Him we abide.
The enemy is a defeated foe,
Conquered at the cross.
No weapon formed against us shall prosper,
And We’ll Never Suffer Loss.

"And when these things begin to come to pass,
then look up, and lift up your heads;
for your redemption draweth nigh."
(Luke 21:28)

Praise His Holy Name

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Praise His Holy Name

He’s Jehovah God - The Great "I Am...
Praise His Holy Name.
The Everlasting Father - Creator of all,
From heaven to earth He came.
The Almighty God - The Lord and Master,
The Ruler of all the earth...
Yet, He’s our Saviour - our tender Shepherd,
Our guide from time of birth.
He’s the Light of the world - the Prince of Glory,
The Lamb sent from afar;
Our abundant Life - our Peace and Joy,
Our Bright and Morning Star.
He’s our Deliverer - Shield and Defender,
Our Shelter till the journey’s end;
Our Great Physician - our Comforter,
Our Counsellor and dearest Friend.
Yesterday, today and forever,
Our God is always the same.
How could we cease to bow before Him...
And Praise His Holy Name.

"Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord.
Praise ye the Lord.

Eternal Life

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Eternal Life

In a fallen state - apart from God,
Sinful, helpless, and lost;
Enjoying the pleasures for a season,
Never stopping to count the cost;
Wandering in darkness far away
From the Shepherd and the fold -
We sense the drawing power of God,
Deep within the soul.
Convicted, we bow in faith - repenting,
As we heed the Master’s call;
And our spirit comes alive in Christ,
When we surrender to Him our all.
God imparts His miraculous gift
Of Eternal Life sublime...
And peace and joy fill our hearts
Until the end of time.
Then transported into His presence,
We dwell with Him on high -
"Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard"
What’s prepared beyond the sky...
But the glory of Eternal Life
In that pure and Holy place,
Shall surely be that we see our Lord,
And behold His wonderful face.
For it’s "Christ in us the hope of glory"
As from this world we flee.
HE IS OUR ETERNAL LIFE...
And forever with Him we’ll be.

"For the wages of sin is death;
but the gift of God is eternal life
through Jesus Christ our Lord"
(Rom. 6:23)

God's Recorder

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God's Recorder

God’s recorder is hidden from view
Recording the things we say and do.
We’ll give an account to Him one day
For what we do and what we say.
Thoughts and intentions are recorded as well,
Things we may or may not tell.
All are taped on the Master’s machine
To be viewed and judged on His heavenly screen.
Under conviction we see our soul within,
Apart from God and lost in sin.
Then confessing we repent, on bended knee,
To the one who died to set us free.
The tape is reversed to the very start...
God erases it all as he cleanses our heart.
A new beginning by his marvelous grace,
Equipping us fully, temptation to face.
No longer yielding to this world’s charms,
We rest completely in our Savior’s arms.
At times we slip and fall short of His best,
Failing to meet the trial or the test -
Again we come to our Lord in prayer,
And asking forgiveness, we find Him there,
Ready to cleanse as we seek His face -
Yes, our loving Father once again will erase...
Removing that which doesn’t belong,
Replacing it with a joyful song.
Oh, may our lives be found in decent order...
When our tape is played by God’s Recorder.

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins,
and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness"
(1 John 1:9)

FALLING FROM GRACE

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FALLING FROM GRACE

Falling from grace, how my heart aches,
I'm lost in the guilt of my past mistakes.
Live for yourself was my grand illusion,
It left me in a state of confusion.

Never seeing the path to my darkest of days,
Separation from Christ was the price I paid.
It can't be real; it must be a dream,
A living nightmare is how it seems.

Being swallowed by darkness living in sin,
I'm losing the battle Satan's stepping in.
Lord Jesus I'm tired too weary to fight,
Come quickly I won't last the night.

Be still my child, Ill open your eyes
And put an end to Satan's lies.
In the dark of the night, or the light of the sun,
Even in your darkest days I will come!

A fortress of angels I will send!
Keep up the fight; it's not the end!
Everlasting life is yours to receive,
It's victory to those who believe.

Carried in your arms, so close to your heart,
Lord Jesus the healing begins to start.
Captured by your holy splendor,
Your hands they feel so smooth and tender.

Oh the warmth of your touch, and soft embrace,
You're bright, shining, loving face.
This is the image Ill never forget,
Now living for you, there's no regret.

Sharing my salvation is what I now do.
Searching, seeking it helps to get through,
Longing for eternity, yes time spent with you!
You'll love and protect me all my days through.

So Many Blessings

2010-11-08T15:01:00.000+08:00

So Many Blessings

There are so many blessings in this life,
How thankful we should be.
The sunrise, sunset, the mountains and streams,
Such magnificent sights to see -
Springtime splendor, the flowers in bloom,
The moon and stars at night,
Gloriously beaming down on us,
Shining their light so bright...
So many blessings flood our souls
Causing our hearts to shout,
Simple things we see each day
That some never think about.
There’s the countryside with cattle on the hills,
Peacefully feeding their young,
And the songbirds singing such melodies
Like never before heard sung.
To watch them diligently building their nest,
As each plays its own part,
Then seeing them care for the baby birds
Truly touches the heart.
Such wonderful blessings indeed,
In heaven and earth surround;
We can see them in our family and friends,
If we’ll just look around.
Let us always count our blessings,
Naming them one by one.
Then with thankful hearts we’ll worship God,
And praise Him for all He’s done.
Yes, so many blessings along life’s way,
And every one of them free;
Thank You, Lord, for giving to us
The spiritual eyes to see.

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings
in heavenly places in Christ"
(Ephes. 1:3)

MY STRENGTH OR HIS POWER

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MY STRENGTH OR HIS POWER

If in my own strength I wage war victory is not won,
I’ll come home for relief with many things undone.
Boasting of selfish gains, yet sapped of all my strength,
wearied in my days and life shortened in its length.

When tensions do build and peace from me does flee,
quickly must I acknowledge this is not of Christ, but me.

I must turn my feet and make haste to go,
to the One who has power to forgive and to show.
The path I must take is one of humility and grace,
for only when His power fills can I victoriously run the race.

God will not fill me until of self am I freed,
then and only then will the Lord take the lead.
My heart, mind and soul before God being stilled,
my emptiness the preparation for by God being filled.

My boasting must be of my weakness before God,
seeing eternal as the foundation for all praise, honor and laud.
I fight daily in the world against a tireless evil foe,
save for emptying of self there will be no victory I’ll know.

A sense of my own weakness must ever be,
present in my life for me to be able to see.
Its God’s power in battle, being strong in His might,
as His warrior I march onward in His ever-present light.

It’s only in my weakness can the power of God rest,
engaging in battles that will put me to the test.
My strength must I lay down while this world do I roam,
dwelling only in His power as I walk onward toward home.

We Shall See Him

2010-10-31T17:53:00.000+08:00

We Shall See Him

We’ve never seen God with the visible eye,
But to know He exists just look at the sky.
The sunrise and sunset, so colorfully bright;
The moon and the stars, as they glisten by night -
His handiwork is seen in the sea and on land;
Such majestic splendor by His own hand.
How could we ever begin to doubt,
With these glorious sights as we look about.
Our God is real, it’s plain to see,
And He reaches down our guide to be,
Keeping us on the narrow way,
As we humbly walk with Him each day.
He is the Shepherd of our soul,
Throughout our life, both young and old,
And at the end we can surely say -
Our God was with us all the way,
Guiding us into his glory above
To live forever in His great love.
The beauty of His face we then shall see,
As we dwell with Him through eternity.

"Now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face.
(1 Cor. 13:12)

Where Is Home?

2010-10-31T17:51:00.000+08:00

Where Is Home?

"Home is where the heart is"...
We’ve so often heard it told,
But as we think more carefully,
Some other thoughts unfold.
We give our hearts to many things
As we live our lives each day -
Vain, meaningless, worldly things,
For we tend to wander away
From our God who wants the best for us,
And meets our every need.
When we turn our eyes away from Him,
His word we cease to heed.
Then our hearts are deceitful and have gone astray,
In need of the Master’s touch.
Lord, bring us back to Thee I pray,
For we need you so much.
Our home is with our Saviour,
And it’s there that peace is found;
So, may our "heart be where the Home is"-
And not the other way around.

"The heart is deceitful above all things"
(Jer. 17:9)

Temptation

2010-10-29T17:51:00.000+08:00

Temptation

Satan comes as an angel of light,
With glittering pleasures untold;
And many hearts are led astray,
Far from the peaceful fold.
He knows our point of weakness,
Just how to lure us all...
Till fellowship with God is broken,
And we yield to him and fall.
Those pleasures so enticing
Were short lived, as we’d been told;
And the angel of light that deceived us
Was a lion, fierce and bold,
Leaving us bruised and bleeding
In need of tender care...
We cry to our loving Shepherd
And find He’s always there.
Satan is a defeated foe,
Conquered at the Cross;
We need not yield to him at all
And suffer such a loss.
As we walk in fellowship with God,
From sin He set’s us free,
Giving power o’er the tempter’s call...
Resist him...he will flee.

"Submit yourselves therefore to God,
resist the devil, and he will flee from you"
(James 4:7)

Rejoice Evermore

2010-10-29T17:48:00.000+08:00

Rejoice Evermore

Where is joy unspeakable and full of glory?
Where is the rejoicing in that old, old story?
How it must grieve God’s Spirit today
To see his children so far astray -
Looking to circumstances rather than Him;
Striving and fighting at every whim...
Hearts filled with hatred, judgment and sin,
Not willing to bow for cleansing within.
Repentance is needed where there’s doom and gloom.
For such in God’s kingdom, there just isn’t room.
Christ came to give abundant life -
Giving joy and peace in place of strife.
He fights the battle for us as we walk and pray,
Giving the victory day by day.
Oh, glory to God, praise His holy name,
Our gracious God is ever the same -
Ready to forgive, to cleanse and make whole,
Bringing lost sinners into his fold.
So, why should we fret or fear things to come,
Or be heavy ladened and weary as some?
Let us come unto Christ and He’ll give us rest,
Richly blessing us with His very best.
Lord, deliver us from oppression I pray,
And may we follow only Thee each day.
Lead us in the paths that we should take,
That we might truly serve thee for Thy name’s sake;
And may we obey this clear command
Given in scripture by Thine own hand:
"If there be any virtue, if there be any praise,
Think on these things" and "Rejoice Evermore".

"For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name."
(Ps. 33:21)

REMEMBRANCE

2010-10-17T20:31:00.001+08:00

REMEMBRANCE

In a world so incomplete
There’s a miraculous feat
We show who we really are
When we try to make some sense
Of a world that is so tense
Looking for answers on earth
Trying to prove our own worth
Instead of looking above
For answers given in love
Demonstrated by the cross
And everything that it caused
The days of old long forgot
The price at which we were bought
Not by any coins of gold
But by blood whose worth’s untold
And the loving sacrifice
That was used to pay the price
With the piercing of the lance
We received another chance
So we may spread his story
And give God all the glory

God's Grace is Sufficient

2010-10-13T15:01:00.000+08:00

God's Grace is Sufficient

In God’s holy, written word we read,
His grace is sufficient to meet every need.
How clear this truth is brought into view,
When trials come, and so often they do.
It’s in these times, to Him we flee,
Bowing in submission, on bended knee.
We then become His softened clay,
Ready for molding, as humbly we pray.
Heartache, tragedy, disappointment, and pain,
Are the Potter’s tools for our spiritual gain.
Whatever hardships we encounter each day
Only conform us to His will and way.
Our Lord walks with us, as we go through it all,
Many times carrying us, lest we should fall;
And that truth which we simply believed before,
Now comes into focus even more;
For the written words on the pages we see
Have truly become a reality -
And we know more fully what it’s all about...
God’s Grace Is Sufficient without a doubt !!!

"My grace is sufficient for thee;
for my strength is made perfect in weakness"
(11 Cor. 12:9)

Everyone Is Special

2010-10-13T15:00:00.000+08:00

Everyone Is Special

Everyone Is Special in his own way;
Each having his own part to play.
Yet, it’s not like acting out some role -
Real life effects the heart and soul;
And how important it is for us to be
Preparing ourselves for eternity,
By making sure that the part we play
Brings glory and honor to God each day.
He made one of a kind - each is unique -
The way we look, and the way we speak.
We have a gift that’s all our own,
Belonging to only us alone;
Freely given by the Father above
For the purpose of sharing His great love.
So, why compare ourselves with our brother?
Everyone Is Special, none like another;
And let us not just act out our part,
Whatever we do should come from the heart.
May we be ourselves - honest and true,
For there’s only one me, and only one you.

"Glorify God in your body, and in your Spirit which are God’s"
(1 Cor. 6:20)

We're All Human

2010-10-09T14:07:00.001+08:00

We're All Human

Not one of us is perfect, it’s plain to see,
Although we all would like to be.
We make mistakes and even sin,
And then when caught, our actions defend.
We see others do the same as we look about;
We’re all so human, without a doubt.
So, may we never think of ourselves better than a brother;
For we’re all on the same level with one another...
In need of God’s touch from above,
Filling our hearts with his great love.
Whenever we see someone stumble and fall,
Let us never come down on them at all,
But point them to the Saviour who meets our need,
Ready and willing our soul to feed.
Lord, you’re the only one who’s perfect or ever will be,
And it’s through your power that we’re set free.
So, help us to be kind and not criticize,
But always see others through your eyes,
As we look beyond their weakness and sin,
To what they can be with your Spirit within.
Thank you, Lord, that we who are human can be made whole -
As you reach out in mercy and save our soul.

"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God"
(Rom. 3:23)

Holy Light

2010-10-09T14:04:00.000+08:00

Holy Light

To see a sparkling little beam
In a star that shines so bright,
We catch a tiny glory stream
As we worship by it’s light -
A glimpse of our home on high,
Where we’ll meet Him face to face -
Beyond the beautiful starlit sky,
We’ll enter by His grace.
No more just a little beam
Sparkling from a star;
Nor just a tiny glory stream
In that heavenly place afar;
But surrounded by God’s glory bright,
Forever with Him we’ll be;
There to bask in Holy Light -
As we worship eternally.

"No need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it:
for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof"
(Rev. 21:23)

All Within His Plan

2010-10-08T16:26:00.000+08:00

All Within His Plan

Sometimes things happen we don’t understand
And we begin to question why...
Heartache, pain, disappointment and sorrow
Just do not pass us by.
Even though we’re committed to God,
And led by His own hand,
Trouble and trials still come our way,
And it’s all within His plan.
Our Saviour Himself faced hardship on earth,
As He was tempted, tested and tried.
He suffered great pain and agony,
And on the old rugged cross He died.
But He arose victorious over sin,
Death and the grave,
And He lives forever -
Our souls to save.
So, when troublesome times come
And we have burdens to bear,
Let us always remember our Lord is there,
To comfort, strengthen, and be our guide,
As we follow His word,
And in Him abide....
And where we can’t trace Him
In what comes our way,
Let us simply trust Him
As we walk each day,
Knowing He’s fully in control,
Working all things out
For the good of our soul.
Then as we’re tempted to question why...
When things happen we don’t understand,
Let us on Him completely rely,
Knowing all is within His plan.

"According to the eternal purpose which he purposed
in Christ Jesus our Lord"
(Ephes. 3:11)

Seek and You Shall Find

2010-10-08T16:25:00.000+08:00

Seek and You Shall Find

"Ask and it shall be given unto you,
Seek and you shall find."
As you submit to Christ in all you do,
He’ll cleanse your heart and mind -
Satisfying your hungry soul each day
With manna from above,
Revealing to you His will and way,
And His unchanging love.
"Knock and it shall be opened unto you" -
God’s grace and power receive.
He’ll give you joy and life anew,
And all your fears relieve.
As you stand on firm foundation -
Christ, the solid Rock,
There’s assurance of salvation,
And blessings when you knock.
So, "Ask and it shall be given unto you,
Seek and you shall find."
His peace will, surely flood your soul,
And heal your troubled mind.

"God is a re-warder of them that diligently seek him"
(Heb.11:6)

In God's Time

2010-10-03T13:31:00.000+08:00

In God's Time

A baby is conceived and comes to earth... in God’s time
A seeking soul finds spiritual birth...in God’s time
Flowers bloom so beautifully in spring...in God’s time
The birds build their nest as they sing...in God’s time
We feel the evening breeze softly blow...in God’s time
And assurance is given that He loves us so...in His time
Yet, when troublesome times come and skies are gray,
Too often we complain.
A man named Job did this one day,
And his life was never the same -
Until he awakened and began to see,
It was working for his own good.
He bowed his knee and finally
At last he understood...
Shall we accept good and not the bad?
The happy times and not the sad?
All things are from God’s own hand,
And are working according to His plan...In His time
So, when the storms of life linger
With dark clouds all about,
Let us look to our Saviour
Knowing the sun will come out...In His Time
May we trust Him whatever comes our way -
His grace is sufficient for us each day.
Then we’ll understand fully as time goes by,
When one day we enter the kingdom on high...In God’s Time.

"To everything there is a season,
and a time to every purpose under the heaven"
(Ecclesiastes 3:1)

Life

2010-10-03T13:30:00.000+08:00

Life

Life is given by the Creator above -
A precious gift of His great love;
To be valued, protected, kept safe and sound,
A wonderful treasure wherever it’s found.
God loves His creatures, both great and small -
It grieves His heart for a sparrow to fall;
And how much more He loves you and me -
The proof is found on Mount Calvary.
What He did for us there was in His plan -
Our Lord gave his life to redeem fallen man.
Having paid such a price for our spiritual birth,
He revealed so clearly our life’s worth.
We’re valuable to God, it’s plain to see.
He sacrificed His Son to set us free.
As we bow before Him, we’re abundantly blessed,
Forgiven and cleansed, as our sin is confessed.
Through repentance and faith we’re born again,
Brought into God’s kingdom by His own hand.
Such peace and joy with His Spirit within,
Giving us the victory over sin.
We now have life as never before,
In the heavenly kingdom forevermore.
Thank you, Lord, for loving us so;
May we reach out that others may know
This spiritual life, so abundant and free.
Open their eyes, Lord, that they may see -
Life is so precious, and comes from Thee.

"The Spirit of God hath made me; and the breath of the Almighty
hath given me life"
(Job 33:4)

In His Loving Arms

2010-10-01T18:20:00.000+08:00

In His Loving Arms

God holds us in His loving arms,
Shielding us from the tempter’s charms;
Teaching us to deny worldly lusts,
As we yield to Him, and fully trust.
In His mighty, arms we rest,
Troubled on every side,
Yet not distressed;
Perplexed, but not in despair,
For we’re safely sheltered
In His tender care.
Persecuted, but not forsaken,
Though the foundations
all around are shaken.
Our Lord protects us
From all alarms,
As He holds us securely
In His Loving Arms.

"For Thou hast been a shelter for me,
and a strong tower from the enemy."
(Ps. 61:3)

The Saviour

2010-09-30T17:12:00.001+08:00

The Saviour

He left the glory of heaven and by a miraculous birth,
God’s only Son came to walk upon earth.
He came unto His own, and they knew Him not,
The lamb of God, without blemish or spot.
He healed the sick, raised the dead,
And with a little lunch, the multitude fed.
He made the deaf to hear, the blind to see,
Cast out demons and set men free.
Then He was nailed upon an old rugged tree
To pay the debt for you and me.
They placed Him in a tomb, sealed it tight,
Guarded it well both day and night...
But, the tomb could not hold Him - Hallelujah!...He Arose!...
The Victor over sin, death, the grave and all foes.
Glory to God, He’s a living King.
He takes a sorrowful heart and makes it sing.
He takes a sin sick soul filled with misery and strife,
And by His grace imparts a brand new life.
It’s the miracle of all miracles when He saves a soul,
Praise His Name -- He makes us whole.

"He came unto his own, and they received him not, but as many as received him
to them gave he power to become the sons of God"
(John 1:11-12)

I’m Trying, But…

2010-09-28T16:54:00.001+08:00

I’m Trying, But…

I’m trying, but…
what I want to do,
I don’t do enough of,
and what I don’t want to do,
I do too much of.
I know the rules for a Christian life,
according to the Bible,
and I’m trying; I really am, but…
heaven and eternity seem so far away,
and the rampantly materialistic world
presses in so close
from every direction, every side,
that I get distracted.
Focus, focus, focus!
I need to focus, laser-like
on a simple, God-centered life.
Do I really need
to make that frivolous purchase,
instead of giving the money
to someone who needs it
so much more than I do?
Can I watch that TV show,
read that book, listen to that song
that contains (and promotes!)
even a little bit
of what the Bible forbids,
without being corrupted?
Do I do enough
to love and help and encourage others?
Pride always hovers,
eagerly waiting
to subdue and conquer humility,
so I think too much of myself.
I know the rules;
the Bible makes everything clear.
Forgive me, Lord;
I’m trying, but…
Romans 7:15
Matthew 6:19
Matthew 22:39
Philippians 4:8

TRUE CHURCH

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TRUE CHURCH

The Church of God,
Is We The People.
Not a man made building,
with a beautiful steeple.

Nor a little country building,
all painted in white;
Full of dead men's bone's,
all hidden from sight.

For God's True Church,
isn't hidden behind a wall;
It's a Spirit filled people,
ready to lay down their all.

But the counterfeit church,
would have you believe,
there's no life outside their building,
if you decide to take your leave.

But if the Spirit of God,
the world cannot contain it,
then four white washed wall's,
can surely not restrain it.

He brings Life to your being,
that you can't hold onto.
It's a gift of His Spirit,
you pass on, because you want to.

This Life begets Life,
and it's as free as the wind.
It's not bound in a building,
it's a heavenly send.

For there's no life outside the Spirit;
it's not the other way around.
We The People Are The Building,
Where The Spirit Can Be Found!

CROSS

2010-09-16T17:32:00.001+08:00

CROSS

Lonely in his corner
He sits in despair
Alone in the cold
Thinking life isn’t fair...

Love is lost,
Full of sadness and fear
Where is his angel
That should always be near?

His heart's love,
Lost in a single beat.
So much to process,
He cannot find his feet.

"Somebody help me!"
He desperately screams
full of pain and sorrow
Wanting to wake from the dream

"I am the Lord"
Said a voice from above ...
"And I am here, always,
just believe in my love."

"Everything happens for a reason,
I have a plan for you,
through the pain you will be strong,
only believe and stay true ..."

"It's hard me Lord"
Complains the man,
"How should I survive,
How can I understand?"

"She is with me now;
beautiful from head to feet
soft and radiant,
her mission complete.

Do not mourn for her,
She is in a peaceful place
One day you will see her again,
Face to face...

So be strong my son,
I am with you through your loss
the pain isn’t just yours to bare,
I will help carry your Cross"

An Act Of Worship

2010-09-14T16:40:00.001+08:00

An Act Of Worship

I give to You
As an act of my worship,
Thoughts unredeemed
Pains not spoken
Life's little dramas
All the enemy's tokens.

I give to You
As an act of my worship,
Life's little foxes
That spoil the vine
Crafty and sly
As they devour my time.

I give to You
As an act of my worship,
Things I hold on to
That I know I should skirt.
Not profitable to me,
They are all to my hurt.

I give to You
As an act of my worship,
The longing in my heart
For the harmony that You intend,
A total redemption
Of a heart that did bend.

I give to You
As an act of my worship,
Faith in my Savior
That my way He surpasses
And hope for the day
He trades me beauty for ashes.

THE BOOK OF MY LIFE

2010-09-14T16:39:00.001+08:00

THE BOOK OF MY LIFE

I am the open book He is reading,
As He holds me close to His breast,
Turning the pages slowly,
I feel His heart beat heavy in His chest.

I wish He would read me faster
Skipping a chapter or two
Like pages where I wallow in a puddle of flesh
or when the storm clouds begin to brew.

I can feel Him tense as he watches me
Through these chapters of my life gone astray.
In my storms what I thought were rain drops
Were His tears as they landed on my page.

The weight of His tears as they mingled with mine
In the storms of my life brought me down in time.
This heavy burden of His love was a blessing in disguise
For it taught me how to bow and rise up in reprise.

No pages unturned, no chapters skipped over,
From beginning to end He holds me close to His shoulder
To Him no surprises that would make Him put me down
For He's my author and finisher......
and on every page of my life, His touches can be found!

THE COMMANDED PATH

2010-09-13T19:35:00.003+08:00

THE COMMANDED PATH

Down the path of life I walk
As myself and Jesus talk
Until I come down to the end
And turn around the crooked bend
But as I stare down at the ground
There comes two paths
with no way around
Right then I hear his words softly spoken
My senseless self I cannot be
"Follow me and You'll be free"
When He heard my desperate plea
His spirit rose up inside of me
For He's the one that lights my path
And keeps me from the enemy's wrath
I knew right then that I should make
The decision of which path to take
And as I listen through the air
I hear him say "Follow me, I care"
And that command I do not question
I simply take His kind suggestion
I look right past the optional rebellion
And take the path through Him I've chosen
The choice I made kept me from dreading
And made me say, "This Changes Everything".

THE STONE

2010-09-12T14:52:00.001+08:00

THE STONE

He will return our solid rock,
It is in our time the prophetic clock.
He will return our concrete truth,
Be steadfast and strive beyond your youth.
Find the Lord our rock and stone,
Cleanse the grime set forth atone.
He will be here the lamb and King,
The mountain strong so we may sing.
He heals us all and gave up blood,
Commit to him release the mud.
Multiple choices is not his call,
Worldly ways you seek the thrall.
Weary flesh the prideful ways,
For God’s due process we must praise.
To lose our faith in earthly sin,
And follow the ways as Satan grins.
The only road a solid rock,
Awaits the stone your heart to knock.

IT'S NEVER TOO LATE

2010-09-11T15:23:00.000+08:00

IT'S NEVER TOO LATE

The Bible teaches us,
God put heaven in every man's heart.
And the devil is always striving,
From Him, to tear us apart.
Many of us have come to the Lord,
And for whatever reason, strayed.
Usually it's for mistakes we have made,
And we judged ourselves unworthy and we ran away.
Then from time to time when we're in darkness,
The faith of God wells up in us.
And for a moment hope is rekindled,
As we feel His righteousness.
Alas before repentance takes control,
Those deceptive thoughts start creeping in,
And before we know it, we're submersed again in sin.
But friend I'm here to tell you,
It's never too late.
Unless you're six feet under,
Then there is time to change your fate.
However don't think it's going to be easy,
Remember some wounds take longer to heal.
But if you'll make up your mind like the prodigal son,
The Father will run to meet you and His grace washing over your soul you will feel.
So take heart wayward Christian child,
And let the blood of Jesus lift that weight.
Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord,
And He will make your crooked paths straight.
Don't let one soul judge you,
After all, it's not their place.
Because in the end of days my friend,
God is the only One you will have to face.
Finally remember the Lord is patiently waiting,
And this poem He put in my heart may be for you.
Rise up and put the devil in his place,
And let God apply the balm of Gilead to your wounds.

James 5:19-20: Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.

ON EAGLE WINGS

2010-09-07T14:06:00.000+08:00

ON EAGLE WINGS

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31 - KJV)

As you wait upon this shore
How your heart does long to soar
With eagle’s wings you want to fly
From the pain that makes you cry

Tired and weary is your soul
And you pray to be made whole
So you wait upon the Lord
Daily reading of His word

In His time His breath will blow
The wind beneath your feet will grow
He will teach you how to fly
As an eagle soaring high

Above the clouds you will view
All that God has walked you through
Flying close to the Sun
You will see what He has done

Pressing on in fearsome flight
Reaching for His guiding light
Grace and beauty will cover you
As others learn to follow you

Soaring through that darkened sky
You will see with eagle eye
He will give you gift of sight
To see the one who stalks at night

For now you sit in this place
As He covers you with grace
He sees your grief and knows your pain
For such a time is why He came

So rest in Him a work He’ll do
Gifts of grace will be given you
For the tasks He’s called you to.

ALONE?

2010-09-01T16:18:00.001+08:00

ALONE?
Have you spent this day.....alone?
Do you feel as if no-one cares for you?
Has no-one called you...via the phone?
And you long for Someone.....or two?

Others are so busy, with many things,
While you sit alone....in your rocking chair...
If others could only know what lowliness brings,
And how difficult it is, sometimes to bear.

A little bird comes to sit on the window sill,
And the Feathered Friend brightens your day,
God can send a little bird, as you seek His Will,
We know....God is only a Prayer away.

Our God works in mysterious ways,
And now, you find a smile upon your face,
As the little bird sings...giving sunshine rays,
You are so happy...as loneliness, God did erase.

Peace...has come into your heart, this day,
And now.....you no longer feel alone,
For the little bird God sent you...kneel and Pray,
You no longer find any purpose to groan.

God, in His Wisdom, looks down from Above,
And He will often send a little bird,
This is one way...He sends His Love,
To let you know...your Prayer...He Heard.

ALL SUFFICIENCY

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ALL SUFFICIENCY

God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that having sufficiency in all things, you may abound in every good work. (2 Corinthians 9:8)

Sufficient for each conflict, sufficient for each cross,
This grace will compensate thee for every earthly loss,
No task that lies before you, no enemy you face,
But you will find the Master provides sufficient grace.

"Sufficiency in all things", He promises His own,
Whatever path you travel you need not go alone;
For this is His own promise in every time and place,
In all life's circumstances an all-sufficient grace.

What if all friends should leave you, what if all things conspire
To multiply against you, and frustrate your desire;
What if some thorn beset you from which you fain were free,
His strength in weakness perfect enough will always be.

No need to dread the future nor what awaits you there;
God never gives a burden but grace with it to bear,
And this is His own promise for every time and place,
In all life's circumstances an all-sufficient grace.

No flame can kindle on thee, no waters ever drown,
With Him the strong and mighty you gain the Victor's crown.
No load can be too heavy if He that load doth share;
His grace is all sufficient to carry every care.

And when your strength is failing, and life is ebbing fast,
He surely will not fail you, nor leave you at the last;
For this is His own promise, whatever you have to face,
His strength in weakness perfect shall give sufficient grace

THE COMMANDED PATH

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MY LIGHT AT DAWN

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MY LIGHT AT DAWN

In the early morning hours
Before the break of dawn
I spend this time of piece and quiet
Just God and me alone.

The beauty of His creation
The stars and moon still bright
Only He, my Lord and Savior
Could have painted such a sight.

I take this time to pray to Him
And praise His glorious name
And if by chance I miss this time
My day's just not the same.

And as I live my daily life
He's always in my heart
He gives me strength to carry on
If my own world falls apart.

He helps me when I'm down and weak
And despair is all I see
He reaches out and draws me back
His arms encircle me.

The joy and peace that He can give
Is just within your grasp
Invite Him into your heart today
You simply have to ask.

So if your life seems empty
And your days aren't clear and bright
Make some time to spend with Him
For God is dawn's first light.

DESERT TIMES

2010-08-24T17:57:00.001+08:00

DESERT TIMES

There are times in our lives
The Lord may lead us through
A lifeless, barren desert
A time of testing too

But desert times can be
A place of special growth
Where God can do a work
And let His healing flow

I know that in these times
We don't feel God is there
We feel so very distant
And lost without His care

But God is there beside you
To bring you to a place
Of cool refreshing waters
Flowing with His grace

But for the present moment
You maybe in a drought
Don't give up on your faith
And don't you start to doubt

God is always faithful
And He will walk with you
Through the darkest moments
He'll be leading you.