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Proceed With Caution

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I  used to never be careful

About what I said or did

I just had fun and I partied

And most of my life was hid

 

But then I made Jesus my Savior

And He asked much more of me

He asked me to be His disciple

And live a life for His glory

 

So I put aside all of the parties

And I watched every word that I said

I wanted to glorify Jesus

And not bring reproach to His name

 

Now I know it’s hard to be perfect

In all that we say and do

So I will proceed with caution

As I witness to  all the world

 

 

 

In response to the daily prompt Careful

The Resting Place

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I need to find a resting place

Where troubles will all cease

It seems the daily battles rage

And I can’t find His peace

 

I long to find a resting place

Where healing will be mine

It seems this worn out body

Gets sorer all the time

 

I hope to find a resting place

Where doubt is cast aside

Where faith is all that rules

My heart and soul and mind

 

I’m searching for a resting place

Where I can dwell in peace

I need a calm, assuring voice

To end my worried speech

 

And when the day is over

And my rhyme is almost done

A small voice whispers in my ear

And now I can rejoice

 

Jesus is the resting place

That I am longing for

In His arms your comfort waits

Come and make Him yours

He’ll heal you and deliver you

And peace will flood your soul

And soon you’ll find a quiet rest

That soothes and makes you whole

 

Come into the resting place

Where peace is alt for you

Jesus is the resting place

He’s there awaiting you.

The Only Way

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I just woke up this morning

The sleep is still in my eyes

I opened up my computer

That’s when I realized

I had to write out this poem

And not give it any disguise

Because no one can say I’m a fool

I have Jesus, and He makes me wise

 

Some would start up an argument

Others would question why

Why do you say He’s the only way

To get to the other side?

The answer is really quite simple

It’s because He can not lie

He says no one comes to the Father

Except through His sacrifice.

 

I will trust Him forever

Because He has shown me grace

And one day that is very soon

I will finally look on His face

Won;t you believe His word today

And ask Him your sins to erase?

If you call on Him He will save you

And you’ll feel His loving embrace

 

 

In response to the daily prompt Argument

My Refuge That Lasts

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I’m tired of the doubt that’s within me

That is welling up deep down inside

I want to have faith like a mustard seed

So I’ll know that this pain will subside

 

I’m tired of feeling this weakness

That my treatments have brought about

I want to have strength like an eagle

So I can His praises shout

 

I’m tired of being all cooped up

Inside my nice little home

I want to get out and be strong again

So once again I can roam

 

But I trust the Lord in all things

And I know He will bring me through

Right now the low point of my life

But soon He will miracles do

 

Until that day I’m delivered

From the weakness I currently have

I still will not cease to praise Him

For He is my refuge that lasts

 

So I will sing Hallelujah

Praise God from the depths of my heart

He is my Lord forever

From Him I will never depart

 

Oh what a wonderful Savior

He’s always right here with me

Oh what an awesome creator

He supplies all of my needs

 

I’ll always trust in His mercy

I’ll always lean on His grace

Until that wonderful, glorious day

That look upon His face.

Crossing Over

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In my youth I visited Canada many times

On family vacations

Crossing the border was easy

No hassles, no problem

 

As an adult, I visited Mexico

Cancun to be precise

We flew, so went through customs

At he airport, easy as pie!

 

These border crossings were on this earth

And there were many ways to do it

But the border crossing to heaven

Has one way

Jesus.

 

In you want to cross that border

So heaven will be your reward

Then call on the name

The precious name

The only way

The truth

And he life

Jesus, the Lamb slain for you.

 

 

In response to the daily prompt Border

Grace is Greater

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His grace is greater
Than all my troubles
He watches o’er me
When I fall down

His grace is greater
Than all my weakness
He keeps me floating
When I could drown

His grace is greater
Than all my struggles
He walks beside me
When I’m alone

His grace is greater
Than my temptations
He speaks so softly
And gives me hope

Just enough for today
And not for tomorrow
Yesterday’s grace is gone
Day after day
Like the manna from heaven
I have to depend on Him

Grace, grace
Great grace
Greater than all my life could need
Grace, grace
God’s grace
Grace that is greater than anything

Now I Know

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I once though God was far away

And did not care for me

I lived my life for just myself

I  thought I was so free

 

But then I came to realize

That sin had kept me bound

The freedom that I thought I had

Was nowhere to be found

 

So I gave my life to Jesus

Because He died for me

And now I know He cares for me

And He has set me free!

 

 

 

 

In responseto gthe daily prompt Realize

The Coming Storm

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Winds are swirling

Seas are churning

Storm is drying near

Windows boarded

Food is hoarded

Forecast bringing fear

 

Time is wasting

Storm’s approaching

Skies are growing black

Rain starts falling

Wind is howling

No time to turn back

 

We see the forecast looming

And prepare for what’s to come

Anticipate the worst case

And hope for much more calm

 

And when the storm has passed

And the skies all start to clear

We start the lengthy clean-up

That will last throughout the year

 

But a different storm is coming

One that has no warning signs

It’s a promise in the Bible

And it’s getting close to time

 

Jesus will return soon

To take His children home

And once we all leave with Him

You won’t want to be alone

 

But today you can prepare

For this day that’s coming soon

If a storm you will prepare for

Why not the coming doom?

 

Just ask Jesus to be Lord

And repent of all your sin

He will come and save your soul

And come to live within

Draw Me To You

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I’m running Lord

Running to you

Over the trials

I have to go through

 

I’m listening Lord

Listening for you

Speak to my Spirit

So I know what to do

 

I’m waiting Lord

Waiting for you

Bring me healing

When the time is good

 

I’m searching Lord

Searching for you

I’m lost in the way

But I’ll make it through

 

I’m ready Lord

Ready for you

To take my hand

And draw me to you

The Way is Now Open

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Man once lived in a garden

That was pure and full of life

They had their choice of fruit

And berries brought delight

 

But one tree was forbidden

The tree of knowledge called

Good and evil it would show them

But God said don;t eat at all

 

But man was way to curious

And he ate forbidden fruit

So God blocked the way to life

From the garden man did go

 

Generations later

Jesus came to die

He’s the only way

To eternal life

 

The tree of life is open

To all who call on Him

So open up your heart

And ask Him to come in.

 

 

In response to the daily prompt Tree