Quiet and still
The early morning calm
Glistens on this moonlit night
The beauty of God’s creation
Adorned
In response to the daily prompt https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2018/10/09/your-daily-word-prompt-moonlit-October-9-2018/
It’s that time of year again
Cooler weather on the way
Time to store the summer clothes
Get the flannel out to stay
It would be nice to hibernate
And skip the cold completely
But that would not be good for me
I’d live life too discretely
I want to be a witness
Of the Grace of Jesus Christ
He died to set me free from sin
And He’s given me new life
I will not let my light grow dim
Or hide it under a bushel
It will shine all the more you see
For lost souls are the issue
As the winter weather comes
So many will be searching
It’s time to make my writing count
For these words speak of mercy
In response to the last two daily prompts
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2018/10/08/your-daily-word-prompt-hibernate-October-8-2018/
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2018/10/07/your-daily-word-prompt-flannel-October-7-2018/
I was wandering one day in the forest
When I realized I’d lost my way
As I tried to work out my problem
I came to that same tree again
No matter how long I kept searching
I’d try different paths and ways
But as soon as I found some hope
I came to that same tree again
God has a plan just for me
It’s not always what I can see
When I have doubts
He’ll help me out
Then I’ll be where he wants me to be
My life can be full of problems
And I try to find my own way
But as soon as I get down the road
I come to that same tree again
God has a plan just for me
It’s not always what I can see
When I have doubts
He’ll help me out
Then I’ll be where he wants me to be
Lord, lead the way
Help me to stay
On the path you have laid out for me
Open my ears
So your voice I hear
And I won’t pass that tree again
God has a plan just for me
It’s not always what I can see
When I have doubts
He’ll help me out
Then I’ll be where he wants me to be
Has someone said some words
That are absurd and caused deep hurt
They have sent you reeling
Hurt your feelings
Now you’re dealing with these thoughts
They have wrought
In your heart
Forgive them, for they know not what they do
Has someone done something
That starts to ring and leaves a sting
To your pride
Down deep inside
You try to hide and want payback
Except you lack
A plan of attack
Forgive them, for they know not what they do
Have people whipped you hard
Beaten with a rod for who you are
Put thorns on your head
Falsely accused and led
To death
Upon a cross crucified
Left to die
Forgive them, for they know not what they do
We do not have
A life that is so bad
Yet we complain
Of the pain
That others cause us
And we discuss
Those things that sting
With those who can do nothing
To fix the pain
And we disdain
From what God said
In His word
Forgive them, for they know not what they do
The next time you feel hurt
Become the person God intended
Bring an end to any strife
Give out life
As you forgive them
For they know not what they do
In autumn we view many things
That make us marvel at our God
The brilliance of a lowering sun
The clouds produce a show of awe
This is a time of cooler days
When leaves in sunlight start to glow
Deciduous trees light up the air
Their yellows, reds and oranges show
Then these brilliant leaves do fall
Adorning all the earth and sod
The trees lay bare but still raise high
Their branches lifting praise to God
We’d learn a lot to take their cue
To lift our eyes when life seems lost
For even though the winter comes
Spring will soon be greeting us
In response to the daily prompt https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2018/10/06/your-daily-word-prompt-deciduous-October-6-2018/
My chair awaits
My dog Bandit
My lapdog Bandit
Is lying in my chair
Keeping it warm
Warm for me
Hoping I will sit with him
Not on him
I walk over
Looking at him
Talking to him
As if he were human
“Do you like my chair”
“is it warm enough for you”
“Can I sit down”
He looks at me
Cocking his head
As if to say “Huh?”
I start to sit
He moves over to the side
He stands there as I sit
Then he steps over
Walking on my lap
Licking my neck
My face
Giving me love
Like he’s thanking me
For keeping him warm
On this chilly day
In response to the daily prompt
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2018/10/05/your-daily-word-prompt-chilly-October-5-2018/
She woke up in the night from the pain
That had plagued her since her teenage years
No relief would come from the torment she went through
Unless she got her hands on drugs not hers
He woke up In the night from the thoughts
That plagued his heart and soul everyday
He could not right his mind from the sin that lurked within
Unless he started looking once again
What they need is Jesus, only Jesus
What they need is time spent in the Word
As they turn their thoughts toward Him
Their minds won’t turn within
And the struggles of this life will quickly dim
This life can be a catalog of struggles
That can captivate our mind and soul
But when we turn our hearts and minds to Jesus
His Words will bring us out of this old world
Only Jesus can save us
Only Jesus can raise us
Out of the murky land of sin
Only Jesus delivers
Only Jesus rescues sinners
Out of the guilt and shame within
What we need is Jesus, only Jesus
What we need is time spent in the Word
As we turn their thoughts toward Him
Our minds won’t turn within
And the struggles of this life will quickly dim
This world sees abundance in so many things
Possessions are what we most crave
My God makes me richer than this world can know
In the wonderful things that He gave
Abundant in mercy that forgives my sin
Abundant in grace for the moment
Abundant in love everlasting and free
Jesus my all in all
Abundant in peace that calms every storm
Abundant in joy never ceasing
Abundant in hope that endures for all time
Jesus my all in all
Abundant in healing my body and soul
Abundant in faith through His word
Abundant in patience for me and my ways
Jesus my all in all
All these blessings and more are mine today
Because He gave His life on the cross
If you give your life to Jesus today
Your days will also be blessed
In response to the daily prompt https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2018/10/04/your-daily-word-prompt-abundant-October-4-2018/
I’m holding on
To the promise of redemption by His grace
On the cross He bore my sins and took my place
And one day soon I’ll see His blessed face
I’m holding on
I’m holding on
To the promise of the comforter He gave
When He sent the Holy Spirit in His place
To teach me truth and guide me in His ways
I’m holding on
I’m holding on
To the promises His Word provides for me
Every day they guide me to my destiny
He is making me what He wants me to be
I’m holding on
I’m holding on
To the promise that He’s coming back one day
And all those who are saved will fly away
Then by His side is where we’ll always stay
I’m holding on
Who paints the sunrise and sunset each day
Who calls the wind to blow
Who placed the stars in the heavens above
Who made the oceans below
Who gave us ears to hear natures voice
Who gave us eyes to see
Who gave us arms to reach out and touch
All those who might have a need
Mighty Creator
Ruler of all
You placed the stars with your hands
Lord of all Heaven
Jesus the Lamb
Now and forever be praised
Who came from heaven down to this earth
To become our sin sacrifice
Who died for us and then rose again
To give us eternal life
His name is Jesus
His name is Jesus
His name is Jesus
Jesus my Lord
Mighty Creator
Ruler of all
You placed the stars with your hands
Lord of all Heaven
Jesus the Lamb
Now and forever be praised
The Psalmist 