A Reminder

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Many of you have been faithful followers for years, and may have wondered where I have gone, since I have not posted on this site since April. I have not stopped writing, I assure you. I have merely decided to post my poetry and some other content on my own website at petegardner.net. This website is a hub for all of the various projects the Lord has me working on. So there are links to my YouTube channel, my Bible study page, my church’s Facebook page and others. There is also a link to my cancer testimony and to my book on Amazon.

I hope you will add this page top your reader and see what the Lord continues to pout into my head. I look forward to seeing you there.

I Need Help

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This is going to be a difficult post to write. I have always tried to encourage and uplift the body of Christ through my poetry and words, but tonight I come to you with a different purpose. I hope you will understand.
I have been scammed big time. I have not used Godly wisdom and been taken for several thousand dollars. It humbles me to admit this, bit it is true. I need help. My marriage, my home and my lifestyle are at stake tonight and I don’t have anywhere else to turn at the moment, so I am turning to God, and turning to you, my faithful followers.
I am not going to get into details with you, I am only going to ask once. If you can help me out, I know God would be pleased and I would be richly blessed. Any amount will help, but I do need thousands. I pray you will ask God what you might be able to do. And please share this message with anyone and everyone who you think might be able to help me out,.
You can make checks out to Pete Gardner and mail to 707 3rd Ave NEBelmond, Iowa 50421
If you would like, I would send you a copy of my book “The ASK Principle”, which is all about prayer, for your donation. Just include your return address.
I can also receive cash through CashApp at $pgandj7
Thank you for bearing with me and for your faithfulness in following my page. I know I have not been here much lately, but this financial burden has me reeling, and I have not been listening close enough to my Savior’s voice.,
May the blessing of God be on you and your house.
In Christ
The Psalmist

Set On Jesus

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I've set my mind on Jesus
As the storm comes raging in
He'll be there to protect me
He'll bring me peace within

I've set my eyes on Jesus
I walk out on the waves
I'll stay above the storms of life
If only I'll obey

I've set my soul in Jesus
So when my eyes see storms
He'll reach His hand out to me
And lift me out if harm

I get my strength from Jesus 
To walk back to the boat 
Safe and secure forever 
He keeps my life afloat 

My spirit rests in Jesus
He calms the raging seas
His peace and joy come flooding in
His love has rescued me

Call on Jesus

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When you wake up in the morning brew your coffee
Have a muffin, or banana or some toast
Make sure all the house around you is in order 
Take a shower, brush your teeth and out the door

Wait a minute, somethings missing in that sequence
Something all of us should do to start our day
There is nothing more important than this one small thing 
Take some time down on your knees to pray

Pray for children, pray for neighbors, pray for grandma
Pray for friends that live both near and far away
Pray for pastor and for mayor and for workers 
Pray for everything you'll do throughout the day

You see the secret to success is not your bankroll
Not your wisdom, or your power or your fame
It’s not a matter of the place you have climbed to
Your success comes from the times you called His name

The name of Jesus is the key to all your future
The name of Jesus is your peace in every storm
The name of Jesus is a joy you can hold onto 
He’s a refuge and a strong and mighty tower

So, when you find that you are rushed and running ragged
And it seems you don't have time to even think 
Take a break down on your knees to call on Jesus
And you'll find you have more time to follow Him

He's the way. The truth, the life and He's your answer 
To the question of a day that seems too short
Just a little time with Jesus in the morning 
Will make the whole day better from the start

The Back of the Cross

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On the front of the cross is agony 
On the back of the cross is peace
On the front of the cross is sorrow 
On the back of the cross is joy
On the front of the cross is weakness 
On the back of the cross is strength
On the front of the cross is doubt 
On the back of the cross is faith
On the front of the cross is pain 
On the back of the cross is healing
On the front of the cross is deceit 
On the back of the cross is honesty
On the front of the cross are lies 
On the back of the cross is truth
On the front of the cross is bondage
On the back of the cross is freedom
On the front of the cross is darkness 
On the back of the cross is light
On the front of the cross we are lost 
On the back of the cross we find the way
On the front of the cross is sin 
On the back of the cross is forgiveness
On the front of the cross we are stained with sin
On the back of the cross we are white as snow
On the front of the cross is defeat 
On the back of the cross is victory
On the front of the cross is death 
On the back of the cross is eternal life

If we stay on the front of the cross, hell will be our destination
When we go through the cross, and come to the back, our destination is heaven
All is only achieved if we go through the cross.  
Have you seen Him on the front of the cross,  
blood stained, nailed, in agony?  
Have you accepted Him as your sacrifice for your sin? 
If you have, then come through the Cross for victory.  
Come to the back of the cross and realize all God has for you.

All Over Me

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How can we know we’re your children?
How can I know I’m your son?
How can I know that your work in me
Has only just begun?

How can I know the goodness that you have bestowed on me
Will be a blessing to others that belong to your family?

It’s your presence, Lord
Your presence in me
A holy anointing that’s all over me
Wherever I go. Whoever I meet
Will feel that anointing that’s all over me

How can I share this good news that you have brought liberty?
How can I share this compassion that you have rained down on me?
Every day in every way this world is looking at me
To see if I have the courage to speak and set captives free

It’s your presence Lord
Your presence in me
Your Holy Spirit that’s all over me
I walk in your goodness overflowing with love
Everyone will know that your all over me

Every word I speak. Everything I do
Every one I meet is a chance to prove
That your glory shines in the heart of man
Let your kingdom come through my life again

It’s your presence, Lord
Your presence in me
A holy anointing that’s all over me
Wherever I go. Whoever I meet
Will feel that anointing that’s all over me

Jesus Came Running

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There are times in my life when I am in trouble
Sin creeps on in and draws me away
My strength is gone and I can’t find the answer
That’s when Jesus comes running to me

I often think I’ve got life together
I often think that my answers are fine
But then I find that I’m going in circle
And I’ve lost direction and purpose in life
These are this times that I need a Savior
These are the times that I need a friend’
When it comes down in the heat of the battle
That’s when Jesus comes running to me

He runs to me when the storms are raging
He runs to me when I’m lonely and tired
He runs to me when my body is sickly
He runs to me when I need Him nearby

He runs and brings joy
He runs and brings peace
He runs and brings hope
He runs to my need

He runs and brings healing
He runs and brings strength
He runs and brings love
He runs to my need

He runs with His open wide
He runs and He holds me real tight
He runs and He lifts me up
He runs and He fills my cup

Oh, Lord, I need you right now in my life
I need you to come and help me survive
I need you to help me ride through this storm
I need you to come running to me

Come running to me Lord
Come running to me
I need you now to come running to me
Come running to me Lord
Come running to me
I need you now to come running to me

He Comes for You

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She came into Bethlehem
Meek and mild
Heavy with child
Riding a donkey for many miles
Worn and weary from a long journey
Seeking room to give birth
There was none but a stable
A lowly manger filled with hay
Would be the child’s resting place
Just one stranger in the city
Teaming with visitors
No one knew her
No one cared
No one knew whom she carried in her womb
Yet at his birth
Shepherds from the field came to greet him
They were told by angels to come
Come meet the King
Come meet the Savior
He brings peace on earth
Good will to man
They came
And they bowed
And they worshipped the King
Then they left and told all
And few understood what they said
Mary knew who He was
Joseph knew who He was
But the world did not know who just arrived
In such humility
In such a place as this

He comes into the gate
Lazarus awaits
Freshly risen form the dead
Bartimaeus awaits
His eyes wide open
The crowd awaits
To praise the coming King
Riding on a donkey
Meek and mild
Heavy with His fate and what awaits Him
Not the crowd
Not the praise
But the cross He sees coming for Him
He arrives to Hosannah
Blessed be the one who comes in the name of the Lord
He arrives to praise
Palm branches waving
People shouting and singing
He arrives to death
Calvary looms large in the distance
He knows He will be beaten
He knows He will wear a crown of thorns
He knows He will be condemned to die
He knows He will be nailed to a cross
Crucified
Yet He still comes
In great humility
To fulfill His destiny
And all prophesy
To all who think they know who He is
But have no idea what will become of Him
The pain
The agony
The suffering
The loneliness of the cross
All for us
All for me
All for you 

Will you welcome the King?
Will you lift your palms to worship?
Will you welcome Him today?
Give Him all your praise?
Give your life today?
He gave His for you
Now it’s your turn
Your time
Your destiny
Let Him in
Welcome Him with open arms
He comes to die
Yet He comes to save
He comes to suffer
Yet he comes to heal
He comes to forgive
Yet her takes all your sin
Take His love today
He gives it for you

His Still Small Voice

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When I hear Jesus calling, I just listen 
To hear what He will say to me today 
I know that His kind words will bring fulfillment
And will help me as I follow in His way 

There is not a time that Jesus is not speaking 
His voice is soft and gentle every time 
He is hoping that you'll train your ear to listen 
As He speaks to you in words of truth and life

Not in the fire
Not in the wind 
Not in the earthquake does He call my name
But when we're still 
When we're ready to hear
His still small voice will be loud and clear


Jesus is waiting for your ears to hear
His words are there if you'll just lend an ear
Be still and know that He's Lord of all
His voice will come and settle your storm

CHORUS
BRIDGE 

His words bring peace 
His words bring joy 
His words bring healing
Deliverance is yours
His words bring hope
His words bring love
His words will guide 
When you listen real close

CHORUS

He Puts Me Back Together

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Don't know how I got here
Don't know which way to go
My life is all in pieces 
I am broken and alone 

I lift my eyes to heaven
And lift my voice to pray 
For in the midst of trials 
He will make a way

He'll take the pieces of my life 
And place them one by one
Each piece makes up the puzzle
That one day will be done 

I've scattered them all over
Some are upside down 
My Lord will turn them over
The lost ones He has found

Slowly and with tender love 
The picture starts to form 
Even though I'm going through
The middle of the storm

He puts me back together
Each time I fall apart 
So, I will trust in Jesus. 
I give to Him my heart

And when the day is over 
I know His loving hand
Will put me back together
Revealing His good plan