Life has it’s little ups and downs
As we go about our day
And often in our travels
We seem to lose our way
It’s nice to know that there’s a place
Where we come home to hide
From all the troubles that we face
A place where we abide
That place for me is Jesus
He is my hope secure
Whenever I need comfort
He’s there I can be sure
He said He’d never leave me
Or forsake me for all time
So I will rest in Him alone
He’ll be forever mine
In response to the daily prompt Abide
The drugs I was abusing
The booze that I was drinking
The girls that I was kissing
Did not fill my spirit from the start
The money I was making
The laughter I was faking
But something still was missing
That would satisfy my longing heart
Then He came and saved me
Jesus Christ gave me His mercy
From my past sins I was set free
And I got a barnd new start
Now my life is filled with love
That was sent down from above
And joy and peace enough
To fulfill my grateful heart
In response to the daily prompt Missing
Why do I write these words of mine
Words from my mind that come out in rhyme
Why do I often take the time
To write down these words of mine
To tell of His love, His wonderful love
That came down from God, our Father above
Born in a manger, that was enough
To tell of His wonderful love
To tell of the peace He has for you
That helps to sustain you in all you do
And lead you through trials that you’ll go through
To tell of His precious peace
To tell of the joy that bubbles inside
No matter what life may ask you to hide
This joy overcomes every time you might slide
To tell of unspeakable joy
To tell of His mercy so rich and free
For on that cross He pardoned me
Rose from the grave so with Him I’ll be
To tell of His marvelous mercy
To tell of His grace so abundant and vast
To me He brings blessings that will always last
He showers my life with a glorious blast
To tell of amazing grace
To tell you that you can be saved today
All you must do is call on His name
And Jesus will came so you can give praise
To tell you that Jesus saves
Those are the reasons I write my rhymes
I desire salvation for all of mankind
These blessings are yours if you’ll take the time
To ask Jesus Christ to abide.
Some people have possessions
Their money or their fame
They gather up their treasure
Here on earth to lift their name
But they don’t realize
That all that stuff is just a game
To keep them occupied
Until the final judgment day
There are those of us who store up
All our treasure up above
Where the Lord of all the heavens
Will protect it with His love
Our families and friends
And all the good deeds we have done
Will fill our treasure chest
Until the judgment day has come
On that day, one by one
We’ll be called before his throne
He will open up the book
To see who made Jesus their own
And if their name is written there
Then heaven is their home
And their treasure will be theirs
Forevermore
In response to the daily prompt Treasure
I cried out to God
In the midst of my need
And I prayed He would give me relief
I asked Him for mercy
And told Him my plea
And then I began to believe
One day, then two days
A week then passed by
And I had not received a reply
I went back to God
And I asked Him what’s up
And He then spoke and told me why
It’s time to be still
And know I am God
Your prayer will be answered on time
Until then you wait
And trust in my love
The best timing is always mine.
I knew He was right
As He always is
So I summoned the patience He gives
And my spirit raised up
And praise filled my heart
So I lifted my worship to Him
Praise the Lord for His mercy
Praise the Lord for His grace
Praise His mighty name with every breath
All glory to Jesus
My Savior divine
Praise the Lord for His loving embrace
So now when a trial
Comes into my life
I lift up my voice in praise
For He is worthy
Every day
As I wait I will lift up His name
All glory to Jesus
My fortress and rock
He’ll keep me safe in the storm
And I’ll cling to Him
As I wait for His time
Safe and secure in His arms
I had a request for the melody of this song I wrote and posted on December 5th, so here it is in my very unprofessional way!
I fought against the Lord
For many long years
Thinking He’d eventually give up
I did protest His wanting me
To give my life to Him
There were things I just did not want to give up
But He remained persistent
And I learned I needed Him
Because my life was spinning out on control
So I finally called out
And I asked Him to come in
And I gave to Him complete control
Now I wonder why I protested
My life is now complete
And I have the blessed assurance of His love
His joy and peace are constant
And His grace does cover me
And His mercy is abundant by His love
In response to the daily prompt Protest
I need to find a resting place
Where troubles will all cease
It seems the daily battles rage
And I can’t find His peace
I long to find a resting place
Where healing will be mine
It seems this worn out body
Gets sorer all the time
I hope to find a resting place
Where doubt is cast aside
Where faith is all that rules
My heart and soul and mind
I’m searching for a resting place
Where I can dwell in peace
I need a calm, assuring voice
To end my worried speech
And when the day is over
And my rhyme is almost done
A small voice whispers in my ear
And now I can rejoice
Jesus is the resting place
That I am longing for
In His arms your comfort waits
Come and make Him yours
He’ll heal you and deliver you
And peace will flood your soul
And soon you’ll find a quiet rest
That soothes and makes you whole
Come into the resting place
Where peace is all for you
Jesus is the resting place
He’s there awaiting you.
In the midst of the storm
When the lightning flashes
The thunder claps
And the rain drop splashes
The wind is howling
The storm clouds rolling
I cry out to the Lord to rescue me
And He’s in the middle of the storm
God’s in the middle of the storm
He is there with you
When you’re overwhelmed
God’s in the middle of the storm
You don’t have to fear
He will be right there
To walk you through the storm
There are storms in my life
That rage deep within
And I often will struggle
Wondering if I will win
As my storms create turmoil
And my heart faints with fear
I can turn to my Savior
Because He’s always near.
God’s in the middle of the storm
He is there with you
When you’re overwhelmed
God’s in the middle of the storm
You don’t have to fear
He will be right there
To walk you through the storm.
So when the storm clouds gather
And you’re not sure what to do
Just turn your eyes n Jesus
He will see you through
Yes, he will see you through
God’s in the middle of the storm
He is there with you
When you’re overwhelmed
God’s in the middle of the storm
You don’t have to fear
He will be right there
To walk you through the storm.
Living in this world has it’s moments
When it seems everything goes wrong
As a Christian if I witness with my comments
Theres a chance I won’t be free for very long
Because the Bible says that sin is only covered
By the blood of Jesus Christ, the Son of God
And when we accept ths Son and are converted
We must turn away from sin amd walk with God
If I dare proclaim that sin is sin to some
There are those who’d say I’m speaking out of hate
And they would love to make a martyr of me
Because they don’t want to leave their sinful ways
It matters not what they might do to harm me
My calling is to preach the word of God
So excuse me if I follow what He tells me
I would rather follow Him than man’s applause
In response to the daily prompt Martyr
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