If you want to gain
A sure sense of peace
Then don’t let tomorrow creep in
Today’s all you’ve got
So give that to God
His grace is a timely free gift
He does not give more
Than you need for today
Until the next day has come
So don’t fret or worry
And don’t be distressed
He’ll give what you need to stay calm
In response to the daily prompt Timely
I never before have announced
Something special in one of my rhymes
But today I am breaking tradition
‘Cause I want to announce this on time
I’m pleased to let all of you know
This bad shoulder I’ve had for a year
Has now started to move on it’s own
In response to all who gave prayer
So I thank you with all my heart
For the prayers you have said for me
This cancer will certainly pass
Since we all have the faith to believe
In response to the daily prompt Pleased
So many people follow
The words of mortal man
No question if it’s truth
They move at their command
It seems they wander blindly
The path laid out for them
By those who could not care less
If they lose or if they win
I’ve made my big decision
My eye’s are open wide
I’m going to follow Jesus
His word will be my guide
No blindness in His message
No question of the truth
The victory lies in His hands
He loves me through and through
In response to the daily prompt Blindly
No backing off
No strong regrets
No complaints said He
No bitter words
No turning back
His fate was meant to be
Tenacious In His vision
Determined in His quest
He would not be denied the victory
His destiny was death
Yet Forever He would live
As He purchased my salvation
And He set me free.
In response to the daily prompt Tenacious
When Jesus walked
On this old ground
He came across people in need
The word says whoever
Came to Him sick
Would find that His touch would heal
Leprosy, blindness
Lame or disabled
All of them walked away free
Deaf ears and dumb mouth
All the diseases
Just by His touch they would leave
If you need a touch
From Jesus today
Simply trust Him as Savior and Lord
He’ll bring in His spirit
And transform your heart
And healing will be your reward
In response to the daily prompt Heal
He is the vine
We are the branches
I never want
To take any chances
I’ll stay connected
Through prayer and Praise
Follow His ways
And abide by His grace
In His word I will stay
For the rest of my days
No outlier here
Just living by faith
In response to the daily prompt Outlier
Some look to superstars
Some to the stars
Some look at history
Some look at wars
Heroes and Champions
Are different to all
Some are quite big
While other stand tall
But my Champion
Is none of those
When I sought victory
Jesus I chose
He won the battle
Of life evermore
By paying sins debt
Now He’s my Lord
In response to the daily prompt Champion
You go your way I’ll go mine
Is a phrase we often hear
Some people think the path they take
Escapes God’s watchful ear
But He hears every word you say
He sees the things you do
When you decide to turn your back
He calls right out to you
If you are on the cusp today
Not knowing where too turn
Ask Jesus to come rescue you
For your heart He does yearn
In response to the daily prompt Cusp
So many people are often so blind
They have no idea what they leave behind
I know in my life, I’ll be prudent and kind
Leaving positive things for others to find
Words of encouragement will often flow
Deeds that are helpful often will show
Helping them in their desire to grow
We all need Jesus to love and to know
In response to the daily prompt Prudent
I cannot remember the last time I ran
My body is older and larger
There is no doubt
That running is out
It’s too hard on my feet and my arches
But I do run to Jesus when troubles arise
And He gives a pause that refreshes
He inclines His ear
My prayers He does hear
And blesses me with His good answers
In response to the daily prompt Pause
Ministry, Vision and Dreams from God
He restores my soul: He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake.
By Dan Ledwith
Faithfully Authentic
Jesus follower, peacemaker, unfinished human
short stories and diverse articles
