It’s not that complicated
It doesn’t take a lot
To free yourself from sin
And make it right with God
In fact, it’s rather simple
And that confounds the wise
All you have to do is pray
And accept His sacrifice
Once you’ve taken that step
You’re life is right with Him
You can know your heaven bound
And have His peace within
In response to the daily prompt Simple
I saw the old man
walk into church that Sunday morn
His clothes were tattered
his skin was worn
I could smell the hardness of life
Three pews away
And I was ready to move
when I heard him pray
I’ve got to find my way back to you
I’ve drifted too far away
Not sure how far I’ve strayed
I’ve got to find my way back to you
Please keep shining your light
into this night
that I’m going thru
He sat alone
no one dared to come near
The music started
he bowed his head
I could see the tears
were running down his face
As we sang Amazing Grace
he looked up and prayed
Dear God
I’m not sure what I need to do
My life is such a big mess
I can’t find any rest
Dear God
please show me what I need to do
To get turned around
and be grounded in you again
I could feel the tears
start running from my eyes
And while the music played on
I moved to his side
I said friend
the Lord has heard your cry
Would you come with me right now
I will help you find your way
As the music
played just as I am
We knelt down
bowed our heads
closed our eyes
and he started to pray
Father forgive me
for the wrongs I have done
I give you my life
I’ll follow your Son
I promise my life
will be yours from now on
Dear Jesus
thank you for my friend
Then he took my hand
and gave a gentle squeeze
A smile as big as heaven
broke his weary, worn face
I know that he’d met Jesus
and I looked up in praise
Lord I thank you
for showing us the way
When we get lost on the path
you keep drawing us back
Lord I thank you
for this new-found friend
Yes he found his way back
all the way back to you
One little, two little, three little lepers
Four little, five little, six little lepers
Seven little, eight little,, nine little lepers
Ten lepers cleansed by Jesus
One came back to thank Him after
Jesus made him whole thereafter
The lesson here is what we’re after
God deserves our thanks
Thank Him for healing
Thank Him for provision
Thank Him for deliverance
Thank Him for salvation
Thank Him for everything
Give thanks to Him at all times
And He will make you whole!
In response to th4 daily prompt Ten
I see you
Sitting in darkness
Covered by life
Smelly
Dirty
Overtaken in dismay
Disheartened
Defeated
Lost
I wonder
How you got there
What was you’re life
Successful
Happy
Enriched by children
Bright future
Victorious
Alive
Then it all fell apart
Crumbled
Like a house of cards
All gone
Job
Family
Respect
Position
One mistake
All gone
I don’t see
Your need
I blind myself
I shut my mind
I walk on by
Where is Christ
Where is mercy
Where is compassion
Where is love
Christ
Is in you
Calling out
Wanting me to turn
To open the door
To let you in
Christ
Is in me
Begging to act
To touch you
To heal you
To bring peace
Bring joy
I don’t listen
I walk on by
I fail
Help me, Lord
To open my eyes
And my heart
To you.
I never would have guessed
That what I thought was best
Was really just a harmful destination
When I looked around
I ultimately found
My life was headed for some devastation
So I listened to a friend
Cared for where I’d land
He told me I should give my life to Jesus
I did the very same
And now my life is tame
I know that in His mercy I can trust
In response to the daily prompt Devastation
I’m awake
Sleep still lingers
Eyes are opening
Dim light
From the kitchen
Dull illumination
Filters in
I’m awake
First things first
Time to praise Him
The Lord of all
Kings of Kings
My Savior
Jesus Christ
I lift His mighty name
And thank Him
He has been so good to me
Now prayer
Prayer for healing
Of my friends
They need a touch
Today
Prayer for direction
For finances
For protection in Turkey
For provision
All for friends
A thank you Lord
From me
I feel His hand upon me
As I write these simple words
I cannot help but wonder
Who am I
That He would take the time
To hear my little prayer
The God of all creation
By my side
And on this quiet morning
While everyone’s asleep
I pen these words before
I rise from bed
I know the Lord goes with me
As my day will soon begin
So I roll back on my side
And rest my head
Early morning
No one waking
Quiet fills the room
Time with God
Precious time
Can’t wait
‘Til it comes again
At first I didn’t think it right
That it had been an oversight
When I found I was drowning in my sin
But when I realized my plight
I gave to Christ my oversight
Then He restored me way down deep within
So now I have a brand new life
And I desire to shine His light
To all who wish a new life to begin
I’ll testify that it is right
To give to Him the oversight
Of all your heart and life and then you’ll win
In response to the daily prompt Oversight
Shine
Like a beacon
Shine
Let the light show
Shine
So the world will see
Check out our winners
What does it take
How much will it cost me
How long will it last
How changed will my life be
The questions that come
When we seek successful
When we follow the world
It can be quite stressful
But in following God
The path is the best
Just stay in His word
And you’ll have success
In response to the daily prompt Successful
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