Some people trust in stars
To come and tell their fate
Others use a horoscope
I see if they should date
To others it’s a Ouija board
And others use a seance
I’ll just take God at His word
In Him there is no nuance
He always tells it like it is
The truth is always clear
You’ll be much better off each day
If His words you will hear
In response to the daily prompt Nuance
Note to reader: This is a very different type poem for me, but it is how I received it yesterday as I was taking my chemo infusion, watching the squirrels at the bird feeder. It is in free verse. The first two stanzas have 7 lines, the next two 6 lines, the next two five and so on. I would appreciate any comments you might have.
Watching a squirrel
Dangling
By his toes
Barely holding on
Trusting his grip
On the wire
Holding the bird feeder
Eating the seeds
Meant for the birds
Not for him
He doesn’t care
Whose food it us
It’s his
Today
Reminds me
Of the thief
Who comes
To steal
Steal our lives
Not meant for him
Meant for God
Our creator
Our provider
Our protector
Our deliverer
Our Savior
We open the door
To the enemy
Allow him in
Unwittingly
Open the door
To God
Let Him in
Willingly
The enemy
Will steal
God’s blessings
God
Will restore
What the enemy steals
Resist
The enemy
Run
To God
Be
Blessed
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
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
Do not fear
Do not doubt
God is on your side
Give a cheer
Give a shout
God is drawing near
See His peace
See His joy
God will grant your prayer
Feel His touch
Feel His love
God is drawing near
He’ll never ever leave you
He’ll be right by your side
He’ll free you from your sin
And give to you new life
Lift your hands and praise Him
Lift your voices to the sky
Lift your hearts and worship
Our God, the Lord Most High
In response to the daily prompt Doubt
I wish I could tell you why He loves me
I have always been so unworthy
I’d try to explain why He set me free
From all my sin and shame
I wish I could tell you why He still cares
When so many times I’m entangled in snares
I stray from His side and get caught unawares
And find myself calling His name
Through all of my trials and all of the tests
He still walks beside me and gives me His rest
I wish I could find the words that say best
How much He does love us so
It’s remarkable
It’s unthinkable
That Jesus would love me so
So magnanimous
He is marvelous
His love reaches down so low
From heaven above to earth below
His love reaches me this I always know
Though I can’t explain it still it is true
That He loves me and He loves you
I can only tell you that it’s real my friend
That His love will stay with you until the end
He is there right beside you to help you win
The trials you face in this life
His love is much deeper than I can explain
So I just continue to give Him my praise
I can’t help but worship His wonderful name
All of the days of my life
It’s remarkable
It’s unthinkable
That Jesus would love me so
So magnanimous
He is marvelous
His love reaches down so low
From heaven above to earth below
His love reaches me this I always know
Though I can’t explain it still it is true
That He loves me and He loves you
I adore you, Lord
From the breaking of the dawn
Right through the dark night
I adore you, Lord
I adore you, Lord
When my days are dreary
Or when they are bright
I adore you, Lord
I adore you, Lord
On days when I’m restful
Or when I must fight
I adore you, Lord
Not a day will go by
Not a minute shall pass
That I will not praise your name
In the midst of my trials
Or when I have pain
I’ll lift up my voice in praise
I adore you, Lord
When life goes my way
Or when I have to wait
I adore you, Lord
I adore you, Lord
When blessings do flow
Or when life gets too hard
I adore you, Lord
It’s not for the blessings
It’s not for your grace
That I love to praise your name
It’s just because you
Are my God up above
That I will continue to praise
Not a day will go by
Not a minute shall pass
That I will not praise your name
In the midst of my trials
Or when I have pain
I’ll lift up my voice in praise
I hope you can hear what I hear
When the Spirit speaks to me
The sweet gentle sound of His voice
Like a heavenly melody
I hope you can see what I see
When I look to see His face
The glorious beauty of heaven
Makes me lift up my voice in praise
Oh Lord you are so magnificent
So merciful and wise
I want to be in your presence
Every day that I’m alive
I hope you can feel what I feel
When He takes me in His arms
His touch comforts me in my weakness
Gives my mind a sure sense of calm
I hope that you say what I say
When all my senses sense Him
My heart leaps out to sing praises
To my wonderful Lord and King
Oh Lord you are so magnificent
So merciful and wise
I want to be in your presence
Every day that I’m alive
I’ll praise you with a loud voice
I’ll open my ears to hear
I’ll open my eyes and behold you
As I feel you drawing near
I’ll lift up my hands towards heaven
My worship will reach to your ears
I’ll never stop singing your praises
Through all of my coming years
Oh Lord you are so magnificent
So merciful and wise
I want to be in your presence
Every day that I’m alive
Oh what a wonderful Father
Oh what a marvelous friend
He’ll keep me in His loving arms
Until the very end
I wandered through my younger years
My path was growing dim
I didn’t know which way to turn
Until I turned to Him
He set my face to better things
He turned my life around
He took my feet from sinking sand
Placed me on solid ground
Oh what a wonderful Father
Oh what a marvelous friend
He’ll keep me in His loving arms
Until the very end
I’m resting in His promises
And when the trials come
I turn to His great mercy
He saves me by His love
One day He will come back for me
And take me to His throne
I’ll worship Him forevermore
In my eternal home
Oh what a wonderful Father
Oh what a marvelous friend
He’ll keep me in His loving arms
Until the very end
The Psalmist 