I am waiting on you, Lord
Not sure what I should do, Lord
For the trials of this life are weighing me down
All my hope is in you Lord
To help me find a way through
There is nothing you can’t do
So I’ll wait on you
I’m placing my hope in you
You’ll give me faith so I might make it through
Help me to wait on you
I cannot avoid the trials in life
I cannot avoid the fight
But I can rely
He’ll be by my side
Whenever the testing begins
I cannot avoid some sorrow
I cannot avoid some pain
But I know His plan
He will hold my hand
His joy will return again
Always there for me
Right by my side
Calming me
Keeping me
Making things right
Knowing He loves me
He’ll see me through
He’ll turn every test for my good
I cannot avoid some people
I cannot avoid their doubt
I can build them up
With kind words of love
I can help them figure life out
Perhaps they were brought to me
By His great plan
Perhaps I was put here for them
I must take the time
I must help them find
The God who can bring them through
Always there for me
Right by my side
Calming me
Keeping me
Making things right
Knowing He loves me
He’ll see me through
He’ll turn every test for my good
Every day He sits in heaven above
Longing to hear your voice
He desires to shower you with His love
Once you have made your choice
His arms are open wide to wrap around you
And ease your suffering
Your doubts and fears will vanish away
Once you have asked Him in
Jesus is waiting for you
To cry out to Him
And ask His love in
Jesus is waiting for you
Call Him today
Trust and obey
For He knows what’s best for you
It may seem this trial is too big for you
You just want to find a way out
When you wait on Him you renew your strength
Then He’ll take away any doubt
Jesus is waiting for you
To cry out to Him
And ask His love in
Jesus is waiting for you
Call Him today
Trust and obey
For He knows what’s best for you
He gave His life upon the cross to rescue you from sin
Now He is just waiting for you to come to Him
His love is there just waiting for all who will decide
Todays the day that Jesus will be mine
Jesus is waiting for you
To cry out to Him
And ask His love in
Jesus is waiting for you
Call Him today
Trust and obey
For He knows what’s best for you
You have led me day and night
Through a long and stormy life
Kept me safe when trouble loomed
Gave me hope when I felt doomed
Every day you guide my steps
When I woke and when I slept
You were watching for my soul
Picked me up when I was low
I long to see your face
To be held in your embrace
From this world I need escape
Into your arms
Grace was strong when I fell down
All the way your love abounds
Mercy flowed down from your throne
You never left me alone
I could feel your constant joy
Caused my heart to overflow
Inner peace was always there
You went with me everywhere
I long to see your face
To be held in your embrace
From this world I need escape
Into your arms
Lord I want to see you
Lord I want to hear you
Lord I want to hold you
In my arms forever
I long to see your face
To be held in your embrace
From this world I need escape
Into your arms
In the end you’ll carry me
Up to heaven where I‘ll be
With you for eternity
Lifting up your name
Tiny granules of gleaming white sand
Slither through the hourglass of time
That signifies my lifespan
I cannot see this occurrence
I know not how much sand has emptied itself
From top to bottom
Nor can I perceive how much remains
To still work it’s way through
I am completely at God’s mercy
Then I make a perceived costly mistake
As I proceed down the pathway of life
I pause
I imagine that I have damaged my relationship
With my God who controls the sand
Has the plan been altered
Has the master removed some sand
Have a done irreparable damage
To the outcome
I ponder
Do I really think I am powerful enough
To upset the meticulous plans
Of Almighty God
Who formed me in my mother’s womb
Who knew me before He formed me
Who knows all from beginning end
Reality enters my mind and my spirit
As I acknowledge His authority
To allow whatever is needed into my life
To mold and make me into His perfect vessel
I humbly ask for His mercy
I give Him thanks for giving me this trial
I accept with joy this challenge
I lift my hands in praise
To Him who sits on the throne
I proceed
I rarely can see where He’s leading
I often must simply obey
My walk is by faith
As I quietly wait
While He leads my along the way
His plan will unfold before me
The road always turns for my good
No matter the test
My soul can find rest
When I know that He’ll carry me through
Lead me, Lord, lead me today
I’ll follow you through the fire
Lead me by your Holy Spirit
Your will is my desire
You always know my limitations
You stretch my faith further each day
I know I’ll come through
When I trust in you
As I quietly learn to obey
No test too hard
No trial to big
No turn to sharp
No time to think
Simply by faith
You’ll bring me through
As long as my faith remains
Lead me, Lord, lead me today
I’ll follow you through the fire
Lead me by your Holy Spirit
Your will is my desire
This is an updated version of a poem I posted about a week ago. I am considering entering it into a contest, so made some revisions with suggestions from my grand-daughter, who is studying poetry in school right now. I would appreciate any comments or suggestions you may have.
Day 1
As I sit at my desk
Pen in hand
Weary from the day
Note to self
Remember this above all else
Don’t worry so much
Don’t break a sweat over tomorrow
Just concentrate on the gift of today
The present
Day 2
Pen in hand and ready
As my mind wanders
To events of today
Note to self
Never feel alone
God is always with you
Whether you feel Him or not
Trust Him
Day 3
I pick up my pen again
My mind remembers
The troubles of the day
Note to self
This trial will end
It has only come for moment
To help you grow in the faith
It came to pass
I need reminding quite often
That the mercy of God is for me
This His grace will always cover me
That He loves me despite myself
So I write these
Notes to self
Day 4
Upon waking in the morning
Rubbing the sleep
Out of my weary eyes
Note to self
You’ll be okay
Don’t sweat the small stuff
Or even the big stuff for that matter
Give it to God
Day 5
In case I face troubles
In case II have doubt
Note to self
God loves you
No matter what you say or do
He will always be there for you
He is faithful
Day 6
My duty for today
And everyday
Remains the same
Note to self
Give Him your all
Don’t hold back in your witness
Let the world hear your testimony
Be bold for the Lord
Day 7
Note to self
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It’s so hard to describe it
This peace down in my soul
Whenever trouble comes my way
His peace will take control
There is no doubt or worry
There is no fear or dread
He gives me blessed assurance
That vict’ry is ahead
Once you understand this peace
Then joy is next in line
When all of life seems out of sorts
Abundant joy is mine
He fills my heart with singing
That new song that I love
His joy does overtake me
For I know that He has won
Trusting Jesus oh how sweet
His Spirit is to me
Trusting Jesus all the way
Gives life abundantly
Peace and joy are settled in
Now hope comes crashing through
I know my troubles are but brief
As blessings are produced
There is no hesitation
To face whatever comes
This hope will help me forge ahead
For He has overcome
Trusting Jesus oh how sweet
His Spirit is to me
Trusting Jesus all the way
Gives life abundantly
I’m resting in His mercy
I’m trusting in His grace
No trial can defeat me
His truth I do embrace
His peace is always present
His joy does fill my heart
And hope will bring me through
If from Him I don’t depart
Trusting Jesus oh how sweet
His Spirit is to me
Trusting Jesus all the way
Gives life abundantly
Can you hear me calling you?
Can you hear my still, small voice?
Or is the noise of this world all you hear?
Can you hear me calling you?
It’s time to make your choice
Will you follow the world or follow me?
Will you follow the world or follow me?
When the trials that you face become too much to bear
And the storms of life are drowning out my voice
That is the time for you to wait and pray
And not give in to a worldly choice
These are many times that you are searching for the truth
And you cannot figure out which way is clear
Your friends will try to calm you with their words
And when I speak, I know it’s hard for you to hear.
For I will tell you that my plans for you are always for your good
And that I’ll always be right here by your side
The storms and trials are oh so big and you don’t know what to do
I can give you peace when you are mine
Can you hear me calling you?
Can you hear my still, small voice?
Or is the noise of this world all you hear?
Can you hear me calling you?
It’s time to make your choice
Will you follow the world or follow me?
Will you follow the world or follow me?
The Psalmist 