Tic-Tock
Tic-Tock
Always moving goes the clock
If it’s charged it never stops
Tic-Tock
Tic-Tock
Time is something we all have
Using it is good nor bad
Time can make us glad or sad
Depending what you do
Today I urge you recognize
If your time inefficient flies
If it does then realize
You have to make a change
Find a way to help someone
Find a way to spread some love
Give a smile as bright as sun
And make a better world
In response to the daily prompt Inefficient
Sometimes I wake up in the night
And I just want to praise Him
He’s done so many wondrous things for me
Perhaps that’s how it was that day
So many years ago
When Jesus came to town for all to see
The people heard of Lazarus
Christ raised him from the dead
They also heard He’d come to town that day
They lined the streets to welcome Him
Palm branches lifted high
They shouted as He passed along the way
Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna to the King
We worship and adore you
We wave an offering
We lay our palms before you
We bow down at your feet
Jesus you are welcome here today
The priests and Pharisees
Were not at all impressed
They questioned all this praise for just a man
But Jesus silenced them
These simple words He said
The rocks would praise if quiet they remained
Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna to the King
We worship and adore you
We wave an offering
We lay our palms before you
We bow down at your feet
Jesus you are welcome here today
I need to welcome Him
Into my heart today
The stony heart must now be rolled away
He’s coming here for me
My future in His hands
My heart belongs to Him this glorious day
Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna to the King
We worship and adore you
We wave an offering
We lay our palms before you
We bow down at your feet
Jesus you are welcome here today
He is so honest
He is so true
He is so righteous
He’s never blue
He is so loyal
Trustworthy too
He’s just as good as can be
This is a faceless man you see
Trying so hard to make them believe
All of the good things he can be
But all of it’s only a mask
Inside he’s hurting
Inside he’s worn
Inside he’s lusting
Inside he’s torn
Inside he’s wishing
He’d never been born
He’s really not what he seems
I know this guy because He was me
I was the guy who seemed so complete
I was just drifting away to sea
Wondering where I would land
Then I found Jesus
I found new life
Then I found mercy
God reconciled
Joy fills my days now
Peace is all mine
Born again only by grace
In response to the daily prompt Faceless
The men were aghast
When Jesus had asked
That they roll away the stone
They did what He said
But then they all fled
For fear of a stink from the tomb
Then Jesus looked higher
He prayed to the Father
To glorify Himself today
He called Lazarus
Come forth from the grave
The people were soon all amazed
Lazarus walked out
There was no doubt
He had risen from the dead
They slowly unwrapped
His body in tact
And praised God for this great event
About two weeks later
In a scene much greater
Another stone was rolled away
It was not a man
But by angel’s plans
The stone was rolled back from the grave
When Peter arrived
With John by his side
The empty tomb greeted them there
Mary had been there
She looked everywhere
Then an angel said shed not a tear
Jesus has risen
Just as he said
You’ll not find the living among the dead
Go and I’ll meet you
In Galilee
Then you will go His story to spread
As she hurried off
Jesus appeared
He stopped and told her not to fear
He is alive
For all to see
Soon all the world will be longing to hear
Two stones rolled away
Two dead men alive
Two miracles made
Two moments in time
Our stones can defeat us
Our stones hold us back
But God has the answer
Your stone He’ll attack
He’ll roll it away
By man or His power
You’ll rise once again
Through His grace this hour
I grew up in Sunday School
Attended every week
When teenage years arrived
I even helped to teach
I went astray much later
Early twenties were a mess
My life became a party
Of God I could care less
But even with that background
Of church at every turn
The prospect of salvation
Was foreign as a term
Then I heard one day
That Jesus died for me
Despite all of my past
I still His child could be
I quit the party life
I gave my life to Him
And now I am set free
From all my guilt and sin
If you have wandered off
And God seems far away
Ask Jesus for His grace
He’ll save your soul today
In response to the daily prompt Foreign
He came to Bethany that day
He heard the news but then delayed
His good friend sick in bed did lay
He waited several days
Then He heard His friend was dead
He then did go to see His friend
He knew what God would do ahead
His perfect plan was laid
The sisters of His friend did weep
They knew their brother did not sleep
They laid him in a tomb to keep
And rolled a stone to seal
They met Jesus on the way
If you had been here he’d be safe
They wept as they showed Him the place
Where the tomb was sealed
Jesus wept then raised His eyes
He prayed that God be glorified
He looked the men right in the eye
Now roll away that stone
When it was moved He made a cry
Lazarus come forth to life
The dead came forth with head held high
Unwrap him and go home
A few days later Christ was dead
His borrowed tomb was sealed in dread
A stone slab had become His bed
But He had other plans
An angel came and rolled the stone
Jesus came forth to gain His throne
Death was defeated, sin atoned
Now on His word we stand
I can’t always see
Where this road is lead
I can’t always know
What His grace will bestow
I can’t always understand
The way of His master plan
But I know all things work for my good
Whether sickness or pain or trial of faith
Whether heartache or sorrow or doubt for tomorrow
No matter what comes I know He’s right there
His hope is my refuge His grace is my stay
He has a plan that nothing can change
Full of blessings prepared just for me
As I walk by faith
In His mercy and grace
I see your sunny smile
I see your well-kept hair
I see your stunning outfit
I see the shoes you wear
I see your sparkling eyes
I see your earrings bright
I see your walking gait
As you stroll past in the light
These things are all wonderful
They mean so much to you
But what is most important
Is invisible to view
I love the mercy that you show
To others facing need
I see such grace in words you use
They’re kind and very sweet
I hear you say the best of things
To all who come around
I know you’re thinking good thoughts
About those who are down
You see it’s not the way we look
That makes us be a star
It’s how we act toward others
That makes us who we are
In response to the daily prompt Invisible
I look straight in the mirror
Getting ready for the day
Hope I look identical
To what the image says
I get all straight and handsome
I comb my hair out right
Shaved and clean and ready
To get out in the light
One thing I can’t quite fix up
While standing in that place
Is attitude that I will bring
Into this bright new day
That needs to start beforehand
While on my knees in prayer
Asking God to make this day
Be one that I’m aware
Aware of hurting all around
Aware of needs I see
Aware that people need a smile
They need a friend from me
Though I may look all perfect
On the outside to the world
I need to make sure inside
I am walking in the Word
In response to the daily prompt Identical
This is post 1,000 on this blog which started on March 5, 2016. That was 5 days before I was diagnosed with cancer. Only God knew He was going to give me this many poems and songs in the next two years. Only God knew the words He would have me write. Only God knew who would read.
I want to thank all of you for your encouragement, comments, likes and just for reading. This community has held me up all the way through this battle with Multiple Myeloma. I am in he waning stages – 6 months of maintenance chemo to go, 9 months in remission. It is your prayers that have made that happen – God has heard you.
Since this is post #1,000, thought I’d repost the very first one that came onto this blog. No followers, no likes, no one read this at that time. Enjoy – and thank you again!
It’s time to lift Him up
It’s time to praise His name
It’s time to put aside our petty thoughts
And lift our voice in praise
It’s time it worship Him
It’s time to raise our voice
It’s time to stop all our complaining
And start to shout “Rejoice”
For He is worthy, worthy, worthy of our praise
He is holy, holy, holy is His name
Our task is very clear
To Him we lend our ear
He calls us into His courts to sing
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah to the Lord
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah to the Lord
Lift Him up, Lift Him up
Come and praise His name
Lift Him up, Lift Him up
Name above all names
Lift Him up, Lift Him up
So that all may know
Lift Him up, Lift Him up
How He loves them so
For He is worthy, worthy, worthy of our praise
He is holy, holy, holy is His name
Our task is very clear
To Him we lend our ear
He calls us into His courts to sing
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah to the Lord
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah to the Lord
The Psalmist 