My mind was blank
I didn’t care about life
Or after life
Many said I was
A human vegetable
At one time
Party after tumultuous party
Always a little
Out of my mind
Not caring
Who I hurt
Or where I was going
Then an old friend
Caused me to ruminate
About a Savior
Who my life would illuminate
I heard his words
And I took the bait
Now I am born again
In response to the daily prompt Ruminate
As a wandering soul
In the desert of life
I try to find my way
And I travel through
This sin filled world
Tempted day by day
I can read a book
Or watch a show
They seem to satisfy
But the promises
Soon turn into lies
Then I realize
That you have been there
Waiting all the time
Your still, small voice
Was calling me
But I just walked on by
In the quiet of
My darkest hour
Your voice has broken through
And I realize
That all I need is you.
You are my keeper.
You keep me safe from all harm
You are my shelter
In the storm.
You are my refuge
When I don’t know where to run
You are my strength
When my strength is gone
Now I boldly walk the road
Where I used to turn and run
Your mercy has restored my faith
New life has begun
I train myself to listen
To your whisper in my ear
Until the day you suddenly appear
On that day
I will rise to meet you
Caught up in the sky
Kept by your
Holy Spirit
All throughout my life
You are my keeper.
You keep me safe from all harm
You are my shelter
In the storm.
You are my refuge
When I don’t know where to run
You are my strength
When my strength is gone
When I read about Heaven
It’s plain to see
That’s Heavens the place
That I want to be
With a colorful mind
A vivid mind set
I picture a scene
Like none I’ve seen yet
Streets of gold
Gates of pearls
A foundation of gems
Light of Jesus
Shines so bright
There’s no need for the sun
Can you picture it?
Do you know you’ll be there?
Jesus is the way
That you can be sure
In response to the daily prompt Vivid
The devil met God aone day long ago
Said I’ll fight your Son nd His blood will flow
God said go ahead I’ll send Hiin to earth
Just give Him some time to show them His worth
The devil agreed on thirty three years
The parley thus ended the demons all cheered
When Jesus had finished the time that was planned
He turned Himself over to the devil’s mean band
They beat Him and whipped Him and crowned Him with thorns
He carried His cross His flesh was all torn
Nails were then put in His hands and His feet
The devil cried victory Jesus died, sure defeat
But three days later He arose from the grave
The devil was doomed Jesus sealed his fate
God just smiled big as His Son now came home
He knew all along His side had won
In response to the daily prompt Parlay
Free
Free from doubt
Doubt about my future
Doubt about which path to follow
Doubt about who is in control
Free
Free from fear
Fear of the future
Fear of the things from my past
Fear of falling into a trap
When I gave my life to Jesus
He set me free
And He keeps me free
For eternity
Free
Free from shame
Shame about my sin
Shame about the words of my lips
Shame about who I have hurt
Free
Free from guilt
Guilt about who I have hurt
Guilt about my sinful past
Guilt about a wasted life
When I gave my life to Jesus
He set me free
And He keeps me free
For eternity
Free
Free from worry
Worry about the provisions of life
Worry about who might hurt me
Worry about where I will find happiness
Now I am free
Free to have joy
Free to have peace
Free to have hope
Free to have His love
When I gave my life to Jesus
He set me free
And He keeps me free
For eternity
When I was a baby
All I’d ever want
Was love, sleep, food
And a dry diaper.
When I was just 10
The things that I craved
Were adventure, junk food
And time with my friends
When I was twenty
I was all messed up
Lived on drugs, booze
Sex and little sleep
But then came twenty-four
A big change in my life
I learned of Jesus Christ
And His stunning sacrifice
Ever since that day
My desire’s been
To love Him with my all
And love my fellow man.
In response to the daily prompt Desire
I never have to worry
If you are here with me
Because your word tells
That’s where you’ll always be
I never have to worry
If you will hear my prayer
Because you word s true
When you say you’ll lend an ear
The world may think it’s silly
For me to have such faith
But I will just ignore them
And praise you all the way
I never have to worry
If you will strengthen me
When the trials come my way
Your strength is all I need
I never have to worry
If you will be on time
Your answer will come when
And however you decide
The world thinks I am crazy
To trust you all the way
But you have never failed me
No, not any single day
I think it’s ’cause I praise you
From morning until night
life my voice in worship
You make all things right
And when I sing your prayers
My worries disappear
You come and fill my spirit
With words of peace and cheer
So I will go on praising you
Every moment, every day
And all my doubt and worry
Will swiftly fade away
The Psalmist 