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Right Choices

I’ve had my ups and downs in life
As I’m sure most of us have
We go through times that try our hearts
And times that make us glad

In all these times throughout my life
I tried to trust my heart
But I found that way to often
That’s a bad place to start

When I make a decision on feelings
I can easily go astray
A bad choice will be concomitant
Because my logical mind is at bay

And even when trusting in logic
I can wander off the right path
So how do I make the right choices
If my heart and my mind will choose bad

I trust in the Lord with all my heart
And don’t lean to my own understanding
In all my ways I acknowledge Him
And He directs my path

In response to the daily prompt https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2018/07/12/your-daily-word-prompt-concomitant-july-12th-2018/

I Have the Answer

Are you tired
Tired from life’s battles
Tired from inner struggles
Tired of financial stress
Tired of people saying they will help
And they don’t
Tired of people making promises
And they don’t
Tired of hearing their excuses
Tired of bickering and complaining
Tired of backbiting and gossip
Tired of being tired
I have an answer for you
His name is Jesus
He will pick you up when you fall down
He will carry you when you can’t go on
He will give you strength when you are weak
He will give you mercy and grace
He will only say good things to you
He will lift you up in His arms
His everlasting arms
And care for you as His own
Come to Jesus
He is your answer

Are you troubled
Troubled by the things of this world
Troubled by weather that doesn’t cooperate
Troubled by people coming against you
Telling lies about you
Cheating you
Stealing hope from you
Stealing peace from you
Stealing joy from you
Troubled by circumstances you can’t control
Troubled by shattered hopes and dreams
Troubled about being stuck in the same spot
Seeming to go nowhere
At a dead end in life it seems
Losing momentum to go forward
And drifting away from your own path
Are you troubled by trouble
I have an answer for you
His name is Jesus
He can calm the storm
He can stop the waves from coming against you
He can calm the wind from tossing you about
He has a plan for you
A good plan
A plan to give you an expected end
A plan for prosperity and good success
He will lead you beside still waters
He will lead you to green pastures
He will guide you by His Spirit
He will bring you out of the wilderness
Into a land flowing with milk and honey
Come to Jesus
He is your answer

Are you lonely
In a world full of people
All alone
No one seems to care
No one wants to help
No one sees your suffering
Hurting
Dying inside
All alone even when with someone
They don’t see you
They don’t hear your cry for help
They don’t answer when you need them
Plenty of Facebook friends
But no friends
No one to stand in the gap for you
No one who prays for you daily
No one who shows they really care
Are you all alone and lonely
I have an answer for you
His name is Jesus
He will never leave you
Or forsake you
He will come alongside and comfort you
He will fill your heart with joy and peace
He will talk with you in the dark of the night
He will be there when no one else will
He will be in your thoughts
He will be in your dreams
He will be at your work
He will be at your bedside
He will walk with you in the way
He will be with you when you rise up
He will be with you when you lie down
He will be with you when you take nourishment
He will always be there
To hear your prayers
He will not hide from you
He will not ignore you
He will not walk away from you’
He will always be right there
Come to Jesus
He is your answer

Homesick

I remember days from long ago when life was but a high
We traveled in my little car across the countryside
There was no destination as we went on this long ride
We just enjoyed the scenery especially in fall

New England is a gorgeous place when autumn comes about
The leaves turn brilliant colors that always gave my heart a shout
Whenever autumn comes each year I look with suspect doubt
That the colors here in Iowa are redolent at all

God’s canvas is a mighty thing each day I look around
From sunrises to sunsets He fails not to astound
But in the autumn colors I’m set on higher ground
Their brilliance in New England makes me homesick every fall

 

Your Daily Word Prompt – Redolent – July 11th, 2018

Headed to the Other Side

I love to sit and watch in the calm before the storm
In the distance lightning flashes as the thunder sounds alarm
I can smell the fragrance of the rain that fills the air so warm
And I know I am safe from harm

Suddenly the wind picks up as the storm clouds whirl around
The rain begins to strike the trees then pummel to the ground
The thunder and the lightning throughout the sky abound
Yet I know I am safe and sound

I’m headed to the other side safe in Jesus’ arms
I’m headed to the other side with overwhelming calm
His peace is all around me
Though storm and wind I see
He promised we’d go to the other side

I watch the storm pass over as the wind starts to abate
The clouds unfold above me like the opening of a gate
The blue sky and the sun appear as though they’re never late
Then a rainbow marks the sky as I wait

I’m headed to the other side safe in Jesus’ arms
I’m headed to the other side with overwhelming calm
His peace is all around me
Though storm and wind I see
He promised we’d go to the other side

I waited on His mercy
I waited in His grace
To get me through the storms
To bring me to this place
I’m on the other side
Safe within His arms
I’ll never leave my Lord
He keeps me from all harm

I’m headed to the other side safe in Jesus’ arms
I’m headed to the other side with overwhelming calm
His peace is all around me
Though storm and wind I see
He promised we’d go to the other side

The Real Deal

My way is better than yours
Said the tortoise to the hare
You may be faster and stronger then I
But I will still beat you there

The hare laughed a thunderous roar
He said not a chance you will win
Then he bet all he had including his home
Because He was so sure within

We all know the outcome that day
The hare’s supercilious way
Cost him all that he had because of his pride
Now he doesn’t know what to say

I’ve been there and know how he feels
Pride can make all of us reel
So never allow your pride to rise up
Just try to be the real deal

In response to the daily prompt https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2018/07/10/your-daily-word-prompt-supercilious-july-10th-2018/

Before and After

Before the mountains
Before the trees
Before the valleys
Before the seas

Before the sunset
Before the air
Before the dark night
You were there

You are the mighty King of Kings
Creator of all things
You reign in majesty supreme
Forever and ever

Before the flowers
Before the streams
Before the daylight
Before all things

You are the mighty King of Kings
Creator of all things
You reign in majesty supreme
Forever and ever

And we will praise you
We will praise you
For all the mighty things you’ve done
We will worship
We will worship
There is no end to your great love

After the sun dims
After the earth dies
After the sky folds
After the end of time

You are still the mighty King of Kings
Creator of all things
You will reign in majesty supreme
Forever and ever

Something From Nothing?

In so mant ways
This world does amaze
With colors and sounds and attractions
It just seems to me
To be but a dream
That this all could randomly happen

People will shuffle
And cause a kerfuffle
To try and say God was not planning
But everyone knows
If the truth would be told
That something can’t come out of nothing

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Centered On Jesus

For some it is power and others seek fame
Some long for riches and many play games
Then there are those who make knowledge their aim
I’d rather seek after the Lord

Some find that drugs help them get through this life
Some use their strength to make others comply
Then there are those who can’t make up their mind
I’ll set me mind on the Lord

Centered on Jesus
Seeking His way
Knowing His truth
His words I obey
Mercy He gives me
Grace flows so free
I’m centered on Jesus
That’s where I will be

If you’re looking for me I’m not very far
Just find out where Jesus is I’ll be right there
Sitting beside Him and hearing His word
Learning His truth forevermore

Jesus has everything I’ll ever need
Jesus has wisdom to help me succeed
Jesus has promised that my life He’ll keep
My life is centered on Him

Centered on Jesus
Seeking His way
Knowing His truth
His words I obey
Mercy He gives me
Grace flows so free
I’m centered on Jesus
That’s where I will be

Bird Song

I hear the stringed instruments of chamber music
I hear the sweet jazz of battling horns
I hear the hard rumble of rock and roll singers
I hear the fun tickle of bluegrass accords

But nothing compares to before the sunlight
When the birds sing mellifluous tunes
The praise that they sing reaches heaven above
On a beautiful day in June

In response to the daily prompt https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2018/07/08/your-daily-word-prompt-mellifluous-july-8th-2018/

On My Knees

Praise the Lord
Worthy is He
I come before Him
Down on my knees
Seeking His mercy
Longing for grace
Hoping that soon
I’ll see His face

Jesus my Savior
You’re me redeemer
Lamb of God died for the sins of the world
Rose again bringing
Eternal Life to me
Sending your Spirit to reveal the Word

Praise the Lord
Glorious in splendor
Worship His holiness
Forevermore
Seated in heaven
All creatures before Him
Bowing their heads
Falling down on their knees

Jesus my Savior
You’re me redeemer
Lamb of God died for the sins of the world
Rose again bringing
Eternal Life to me
Sending your Spirit to reveal the Word

Down on my knees
I sing hallelujah
Down on my knees
My head bowed down low
Broken before Him
Needing forgiveness
Worthy of nothing
Have mercy on me