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The Little Dash

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We all live our lives the best that we can

Trying to leave some mark on the land

When our time is done and our life is at rest

Our bodies are laid in the ground

 

The graves are all marked with a stone of some kind

With some words written to keep through time

And the dates of the life of the person are there

Separated by a dash of a line

 

That dash is now sandwiched between birth and death

All of your life is wrapped up in it

What does that dash say about you?

That is the question we one day will get.

 

So let’s make a sandwich that touches our friends

That reaches beyond to incredible ends

Don’t let that dash just be a small line

Let it bring joy and peace through the land

 

 

In response to trh daily prompt Sandwich

With Me

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I’m walking with Jesus all the day long

He fills up my heart with a joyous song

I am so glad He travels along

With me

 

I’m talking with Jesus all the day long

He tells me he loves me, to him I belong

I am so glad He walks alongside

With me

 

What a wonderful Savoir I have

He takes care of my every need

He meets me in the morning dew

And stays with me all the day

What a wonderful Savior I have

He stays with me through every storm

And when day is done and the sun is set

Through the night He will always stay

 

I’m resting with Jesus under this tree

He tells me how much He really loves me

I lean on His shoulder, glad that He will be

With me

 

I’m trusting in Jesus every day

I know that He’ll lead me in His ways

And He will protect me all my days when He is

With Me

 

What a Merciful Savior I have

He overlooks all my mistakes

When I fall down He picks me up

And helps me start over again

What a Merciful Savior I have

He took my sin and shame away

When He gave His life at Calvary

He pardoned me with His dear grace

 

I will lift my voice and sing

Hallelujahs to the King

I will shout His praise

All of my days

To me He’s everything

 

I will worship His sweet name

He is day to day the same

I can trust in Him

He’s my lifelong friend

Jesus is His name

 

What a wonderful Savoir I have

He takes care of my every need

He meets me in the morning dew

And stays with me all the day

What a wonderful Savior I have

He stays with me through every storm

And when day is done and the sun is set

Through the night He will always stay

Elegance displayed

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Royal is a word we often hear

To describe the grandest of clothes

Or the rich way that decorators

Will garnish the walls of our homes

 

Regal means kingly attire

Garments that show majesty

I awe at their brilliance and splendor

And wonder how they’d look on me

 

But more Elegant was our Savior

As He died upon that tree

Wearing the blood of our sins

As a sacrifice for me

 

No love has been more beautiful

So much has never been given

As His elegant act to save us

And take us to heaven with Him

 

In response to the daily prompt Elegant

The Storm

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Storm clouds gather in the west

Lightning claps the sky

Wind is rising, sudden gust

Lifts a tree branch high

Thunder rumbles, drawing near

Majestic dark clouds roll

Smell the fragrance of the rain

Before it starts to fall.

 

Then the drops come slowly downward

Hear their pitter-pat

Picking up the pace they echo

Through the rolling grass

Now a torrent water fountain

Opens up the sky

Streams of raindrops rushing downwards

Onto you and I

 

Suddenly the rain is over

Clouds start to depart

Evening sun peeks through below

And brings a brand new start

As the sun reflects the raindrops

Rainbow does appear

Reminds me of God’s great promise

He is always near

 

When you face the next storm in your life

Remember this

God allowed the storm too come

It may be just test

So guard your way and lean on Him

Throughout the stormy blast

On the other side you’ll see

A rainbow come at last

The Eyes Have It

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I can see it in your eyes

That bright shining twinkle

That comes form knowing Jesus

 

Knowing His love

Knowing His joy

Knowing His peace

 

Knowing He has removed your sin

As far as the east is form the west.

Knowing He’s preparing a mansion for you

And your home is eternal in heaven

 

What a wonderful j]knowledge that is

It builds up inside us

And puts a twinkle in our eyes.

 

 

In response to the daily prompt Twinkle

Wonderful Savior

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He took the stripes His blood ran red
A thorny crown was on His head
Stood Pilate”s judgment on that day
Silently gave His life away

He took the cross, that rugged tree
And on that day He died for me
Bowed down His head, gave up His life
As He became my sacrifice

What a wonderful Savior you are to me
My precious Redeemer you set me free
What a wonderful Savior you are to me,                                                                   Jesus, oh Jesus

Laid in a tomb, a borrowed grave
Big stone was rolled to seal Him safe
All hope was gone for those He taught
They went to hide, and not get caught.

Three days went past and darkness loomed

Suddenly stirring in the tomb

Then He arose, He arose
With a mighty sound of triumph He arose
The angels up in heaven were rejoicing on that day
For they knew the Son of God was coming home again to stay
He was building up an army of the saints who took His name

Now I am in that army, and I’ll never be that same!

What a wonderful Savior you are to me
My precious Redeemer you set me free
What a wonderful Savior you are to me,                                                                   Jesus, oh Jesus

What a Relief

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I remember well

The Alka Seltzer tale

Plop, plop, fizz, fizz

Would fix you when you ail

But that was temporary

And wouldn’t last for life

Relief would need to come again

When you weren’t feeling right

 

When you come to Jesus

He wipes away your sin

And sends it far away from you

It won’t come up again

The relief that brings inside you

Is more than you can know

So put your faith in Jesus

And see those ailments go

 

 

 

In response to the daily prompt Plop

All My Praise

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Sing His Praise
Shout it out
Let the whole world know
Jesus Christ
Is Lord of all
His story must be told

He’s the King
Of all Kings
His glory fills the sky
Lord of Lords
Emmanuel
With us all the time

Beautiful
Creator
Lover of all men
Wonderful
Great Counselor
Savior to the end

He is Holy
Lord Almighty
Mighty Prince if peace
Rock of Ages
Lion of Judah
Filling all our needs

I will lift
My voice and sing
Glory to His name
I worship Him
With all ne heart
And give Him all my praise.

 

Which Will You Choose?

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It’s an easy life

To just eat cake

Sit back and take it easy

But in the end

You’ll be alone

And hell will make you queasy

 

The harder road

Is sacrifice

A life that’s lived for Christ

But in the end

Heaven will win

You’ll enjoy eternal life

 

And when in Christ

The blessings far

Outweigh the price you pay

The cake you eat

While serving Christ

Gets sweeter every day

 

 

 

 

 

In response to the daily prompt Cake

All That You Need

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There is hope for you

In your time of need

Just reach out to Him

And you’ll see

 

There is peace for

When confusion reigns

Just focus on Him

And you’ll gain

 

There is healing for you

When you feel ill

Just wait upon God

And be still

 

All that you need

All that you long for

You’ll find in Jesus hand

Just follow His lead

That’s found in the word

And you’ll be right in His plan

 

There is joy for you

When sorrow looms large

Just lean on the Lord

He’ll take charge

 

There is grace for you

When your feeling down

Just fall on your face

At His throne

 

There is mercy for you

When you’ve failed again

Just ask forgiveness

You’ll gain

 

All that you need

All that you long for

You’ll find in Jesus hand

Just follow His lead

That’s found in the word

And you’ll be right in His plan

 

There is love for you

When you feel alone

Just cry our to Him

And you’re home

 

There is faith for you

When your doubts arise

Just trust, in the Lord

You’ll survive

 

All that you need

All that you long for

You’ll find in Jesus hand

Just follow His lead

That’s found in the word

And you’ll be right in His plan