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Fall of Colors

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Forty short years ago I moved to Iowa
Flatland met me with corn grown tall
Storms of summer cold of winter
Harvest time takes over fall

One thing I missed from dear old Mass
Was the woodlands deep and wide
In fall the colors were so bright
That’s when homesick still abides

I came out here to seek the Lord
Best decision I ever made
I could not see the forest for the trees
When it came to life back then

Now life is so much clearer
My purpose is renewed
If you need something more from life
Just look to Christ our Lord

 

In response to the daily prompt Forest

Return to Jesus

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i was raised on Jesus
The church a second home
Throughout my high school years
i hardly ever roamed

I then got into crowds
That drew me far away
And i became a rebel
To sin I deeply strayed

But Jesus kept on calling
Throughout those rebel years
Til finally I returned to Him
And shedded many tears

He never will give up on us
He always wants pur hearts
If you have fallen far away
I pray that you’ll restart

Restart your trust in Jesus
He’s always by your side
Restart your trip to heaven
With Him you will abide

In response to the daily prompt Rebel

The Hard Heart

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When I was a teen and into my twenties
I used to think that life was just funny
I’d giggle and smirk at most everything
I’d make fun of people with words that would sting

I had many laughs that echoed and roared
Some were guffaws and some loudly soared
But none of them really came from my heart
I didn’t know joy because my heart was hard

I finally met Jesus and changed all my ways
A quick trip to Iowa to spend a few days
I met a girl who would change everything
Then I was invited to church for to sing

On the way home we sat in the back
It was then that I had my first laughter attack
A laugh that came forth from the joy deep inside
I knew in my heart it was real this time

If you’re missing out on the true joy of life
Then come to the Savior who paid a great price
He offered Himself the supreme sacrifice
So you could have joy and eternal life

 

 

In response to the daily prompt Laughter

Surging Water Thrills

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I love the sound of a brook babbling through the trees
It wanders over rocks just like a gentle breeze
A stream flows ever faster more water joining force
As brooks all funnel to it altering it’s course

The streams become a river which is often deep and wide
Then at times a shallow bed shows rocks that used to hide
Now if that shallow river flows much faster down a hill
The rapid movement of that flow makes surging water thrills

This steady flowing river reminds me of my life
The Holy Spirit runs through me like a river wide
When trials come like rocks ahead and thrills are plain to see
His fruit and gifts will rise up strong to always comfort me

 

In response to the daily prompt Rapid

Lifestyles

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Some people live in the forefront
Their lifestyles are seen and heard
They lead and they teach those who follow
Those who don’t seem to think them absurd

Some people live in the shadows
They are always seen lurking behind
Nobody knows what they’re up to
They hide what’s alive in their minds

Then there are those in a bubble
Who don’t want to know anything
They keep to themselves without learning
Of the way people live and think

If you’re one of those in the bubble
Will you come to know Jesus Christ
You will find that He’s kind and gentle
He will give you eternal life

 

In response to the daily prompt Bubble

The Path tbat Turned

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I had my days in High school
Where learning came with ease
I aced most of my classes
All classes were a breeze

I started into business
Where things came naturally
Growth came in giant measure
Advancement was for me

But when I came to Jesus
I had so much to learn
His ways were so much different
After my path was turned

I started to grow slowly
A mentor was my need
My pastors came beside me
And helped me to succeed

Success was not in money
Or in power, fame or things
Success was found in meekness
Humility was king

I still have much to learn
About my walk with God
I’m thankful for the mentors
That have helped me all along

In response to the daily prompt Mentor

Incessantly, Relentlessly

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Incessantly they come
Wave upon wave
Pounding
Resounding
With mighty force
Upon the shore

Relentlessly they sound
Crest over crest
Breaking
Splashing
With spray galore
Upon the shore

The tide comes High
Then comes low
Creeping
Flowing
With gains real slow
The oceans flow

Incessantly God’s love
Comes from above
Seeking
Searching
For your heart
He won’t depart

Relentlessly He calls
Come to me
Longing
Hoping
You will pray
To be saved

The tide of His love
Comes every day
Desiring
Inquiring
Will you come
Accept my Son

 

In response to the daily prompt Tide

Freely Given

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When I observe the heavens and the way the stars are placed
I cannot help but stand and be amazed
When I observe the earth and all the beauty it contains
I cannot help but give God all the praise

When I observe a sinner that repents in earnest prayer
I cannot help but marvel at God’s grace
When I observe a life that by His mercy has been changed
I cannot help but lift my voice in praise

Of all the observations we can make upon this earth
And all the things that God supplies us with
No greater thing will mesmerize our hearts and souls alike
Than the love that God through Christ so freely gives

 

In response to the daily prompt Observe

Change of Direction

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Sometimes changes come slowly
Like growing your hair real long
Sometimes they come a bit quicker
Like dying that hair summer blonde

Then there are times change is sudden
Your life takes a turn quite abrupt
One day your steeped in darkest sin
The next day true joy erupts

That is what happens when Jesus
Is asked to come into your life
He brings with Him peace and hope
He makes you feel more alive

If you need a change of direction
If your life is following doom
Today you can make a difference
Just open your heart and make room

 

In response to the daily prompt Abrupt