This world has it’s cliques and it’s classes
That dictate who’s in and who’s out
It seems that no matter what I do
I never quite have enough clout
If you’re in the same boat as I am
And wonder who’ll give you a chance
This world is a place of hard lessons
We get stuck in circumstance
But Jesus is waiting with patience
For you to come open the door
He’ll give you His loving acceptance
When you ask Him to be Savior
In response to the daily prompt Acceptance
He beckons me out of my slumber
He speaks in His soft, gentle voice
Write the words that are settled within you
Let the world know that they have a choice
I thought for a minute about this
Then I picked up my paper and pen
I knew what the message would be like
I knew there’s a choice in the end
He tells us in plain, simple language
That it’s heaven or hell for us all
Each of us has a decision
I hope that you make the right call
You can follow your own path as always
Ignoring the warnings of God
Refusing to know His sweet mercy
And the price His Son paid at the cross
We are all born with sin in our system
That seed was placed long ago
And sin will not make it to heaven
It can only be covered by blood
God sent His Son to redeem us
From the curse of sin we all acquired
Accepted His blood as our ransom
Is the remedy that God required
So today you have a decision
If Jesus is not in your heart
You can ask Him in and gain heaven
Orr from God you’ll forever depart
I put down my pen and I pondered
These words that he spoke to my heart
Then I once more asked Him to forgive me
For the times I had not done my part
He longs for us all to come to Him
Free from sin by the work of His Son
So accept Him today
And you’ll find the way
To make heaven your eternal home
I posted this poem 2 days ago, and was asked by several if there was a melody for this poem. So I worked a little on it, and this is what I cam up with. Not professional by any means, but the best can do at short notice. Please feel free to comment!
It only takes confession
Jesus Christ as Lord
Acceptance of His sacrifice
To take the place of yours
Do these things and you’ll be saved
From hells dark endless days
Your home will be in heaven
He’ll help you find your way
But why stand at the doorstep
When the blessings past the door
Go beyond the minimal
Give your all and reap rewards
Greater peace and joy are there
True hope and no more fear
Faith will come to drive out doubt
And He’ll wipe every tear
Give your all for Jesus
Give your all today
Give into the word of God
Let blessings come your way
In response to the daily prompt Minimal
I love God. He loves me
What a blessed life I lead
New each day is His mercy
I love God and He loves me.
I love God and keep His word
Knowing I must tell the world
Of this love that never fails
I love God and He loves me
He loves me His promise clear
He has promised to be near
And to listen to my prayer
He loves me His promise clear
I love God and do my best
To follow all His commandments
They’ll testify to all the rest
I love God and do my best
He loves me and gives His grace
All my sins He does erase
And one day I shall see His face
He loves me and gives His grace
I love God and trust in Him
No matter what this life may bring
When trials come my heart will sing
I love God and trust in Him
God loves me and lends His hand
Helps me find His loving plan
His spirit helps me understand
God loves me and lends Hs hand
I love God and God loves me
What a blessed life I lead
I pray you will know His peace
I love God and God loves you
An extra post today
To thank you in my way
For you have made my day
You may ask me how
I got such a big wow
I’ll tell you here right now
Thius day is the first time
100 viewed my rhymes
I’m thrilled you took the time
So I give my thanks to you
To everyone who viewed
I pray God blesses you!
I have to admit it’s true
I hope it’s not true of you
I have a tendency
To lack the decency
Of giving each person their due
I have been quilty for years
Of giving a label from fear
If someone is different
I get defiant
And judge them from what I can see
Lord, help me to have compassion
To all who I have interaction
Let me see their heart
And know that they are
A child of yours just as I am
In response to the daily prompt Label
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Past the cherubim and the flaming sword
Lead to the slaughter like a sheep
My savior died
Taking my hand and leading me back to Eden
Back to the garden
Past the cherubim and the flaming sword
Beyond the veil we walk
And sitting there on the mercy seat
Is One from whom all life flows
My source
Abba Father
I see the most brilliant light
And colors so beautiful
I want to stay here in His presence forever
Thank you Jesus for bringing me back to Eden
Back to life
Back to the beginning
Back to my Source and Father
Past the cherubim and the flaming sword
© Catherine Maina 2017
When I am down and feeling blue
I lift my eyes and look to you
Because I know you’ll see me through
Every single time
When I am sick or feeling pain
I look to you, Lord, yet again
Because I know your healing came
Every single time
Your mercy is remarkable
Your grace is ever free
I never will quite understand
The love you have for me
When I’m alone and feeling down
I look to you before I drown
Then you bring me to higher ground
Every single time
No eye can see
No tongue can tell
The greatness of your love
No one can start
To count the times
You’ve touched them from above
Your mercy is remarkable
Your grace is ever free
I never will quite understand
The love you have for me
I’m running to you Lord, running to you
This world doesn’t offer the peace that you do
When I am in trouble you always come through
That’s why I’m running to you
I’m waiting on you Lord, waiting on you
Your timing is perfect. You know what to do
My faith in your goodness will carry me through
That’s why I’m waiting on you
I can depend on your mercy
I can depend on your grace
I can depend that you’ll always do good
So I lift up my heart in praise
I’m hoping in you, Lord, hoping in you
When it comes to my future you know what I’ll do
No matter the storm you’ll carry me through
That’s why I‘m hoping in you
And when the storm clouds gather
And it seems there’s no way out
I’ll lift my hands to worship
I’ll lift my voice and shout
I know that you are with me
Through every trial and test
That’s why I’ll bring my praises
You deserve my best
I can depend on your mercy
I can depend on your grace
I can depend that you’ll always do good
So I lift up my heart in praise
The Psalmist 