Monthly Archives: January 2018

Far Off

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Far off

Past the fields filled with snow

and dirt

and the residue from the harvest

Past the river

winding through the countryside

seemingly aimlessly

Past the tree lined river bed

that marks it’s path

through the fields

Past the small town

just east of here

small and quaint

nestled in the quiet earth

still asleep

There is where I see beauty

Streaming rays of beginning dawn

show on the horizon

clouds gilded with gold

others shimmering red

orange

yellow

As I watch the splendor

I am aware

acutely aware

God has graced me with one more day

 

 

 

In response to the daily prompt Horizon

There is Still Time

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Sometimes it seems very slow
Sometimes it goes too fast
Sometimes we don’t want any more
Sometimes we hope it lasts

Our time is one possession
We all have just the same
No matter what you do each day
There’s none that will remain

One day soon the Lord will come
He will come in a blink
If we have not accepted Him
Our life will really stink

I pray you’ll take a little time
To think about this fact
When you really think it through
I pray you will react

 

In response to the daily prompt Blink

The Journey

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This journey I am on has it’s pitfalls
Sometimes I’m in holes so deep
I look for ways out
Then to God I shout
His loving hand rescues me

This journey I’m on has its turmoil
I’m dazed and confused in the mess
I try to stay calm
Then Gods graceful arm
Embraces me and i feel blessed

The road can be long
The path can be hard
The rocks can be sharp
The hill can be steep
The way can be difficult
But God has a plan
He’ll carry me through every time.

This journey I’m on can bring sorrow
Sometimes my soul is real down
I look for his peace
Then God brings release
His joy puts me on solid ground

This journey I’m on can feel lonely
There is no one nearby to call
I search for the Lord
My prayer brings reward
His comforter becomes my all

The road can be long
The path can be hard
The rocks can be sharp
The hill can be steep
The way can be difficult
But God has a plan
He’ll carry me through every time.

Trust Him on your journey
Praise Him on the way
He will guide you safely
Listen while you pray

The road can be long
The path can be hard
The rocks can be sharp
The hill can be steep
The way can be difficult
But God has a plan
He’ll carry me through every time.

Fragile Future 

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My life was so easy

When I was a sinner

I didn’t know better

Than drinking or lust
One day I realized 

My future was fragile 

I was not so agile 

To freely live on
I then met the Savior

Who sought me forever

He would fail me never

If He was my Lord
I gave my heart to Him 

Now peace is internal

His joy is eternal

I’m now heaven bound
In response to the daily prompt Agile

No Shortcuts

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When I figure out my taxes

I do my best to find

Any loophole that would save me

A nickel or a dime
In other situations

We look for ways around

Just to make our lives go easier

The shortcuts do abound
But if our goal is heaven

No loopholes can apply

Repent and come to Jesus

Is the only way to life

 

 

In response to the daily prompt Loophole

Bright Hues

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In all of my years I’ve been watching
Both to the East and the West
I marvel each day
As the sun makes it’s way
The heaven’s display their best

Then I look at the trees in autumn
As the changing of seasons goes on
From green to bright hues
The most colorful show
There to watch with a sense of awe

As I study these things I can’t help
But think of our awesome God
Who gives us each day
These brilliant displays
He really must love us so much

 

 

In response to the daily prompt Study

My dream

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I dream I’m a new creation
Cancer has gone away
I keep on getting stronger
Every single day

I dream that my testimony
Will be shared for all to hear
That many good souls will find
That they have also been healed

I dream of people resonding
As I tell them of His great love
Souls will be saved and set free
By His power sent from above

I dream of many rejoicing
That their hope has been restored
The peace of God Invades their spirit
Theirs hearts are full of His joy

I dream of God’s people in worship
As we sing songs He’s given to me
That the atmosphere all around us
Will fillled with His Majesty

I dream all of this will bring glory
Only to God above
That He will be lifted higher
That He’ll fill us with His love

Satisfied

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Maybe it’s a movie
Maybe it’s a show
Maybe it’s the sunshine
Maybe it’s the snow

Maybe it’s a puzzle
Maybe it’s a song
Maybe it’s a little dog
Who wants to tag along

Maybe it’s a comedy
Maybe drama reigns
Maybe it’s a talk show
That makes you smile again

We all have tings we turn to
That entertain our iives
For me I turn to Jesus
Because He satisfies

He satisfies my mind
With wisdom for my life
He satisfies my heart
With love that is alive

He satisfies my soul
With joy and inner peace
He satisfies me fully
As He my life does keep

If you need something fresh
To entertain you more
Jesus is the one you need
Today make Him your Lord

 

In response to the daily prompt Entertain