People want to live here forever
and they think they can.
But God has said three score and ten
is length of days for man..
You may be sick
You may be well
You may be rich or poor as hell
But life and death are His dominion
Only He gets to tell
If you will see the Sun tomorrow
Or wake in heaven or hell!
Friday, June 26, 2009
Friday, May 1, 2009
Mirror Image
The only Jesus others may see
Is the one that they see in me!
If I live with this one thought
‘Tis enough to turn my life about
And make me loving, kind and true
To every person both old and new
Who comes across my path each day
And interacts in some small way
Lord, help me be what You want me to
Salt and Light...a true reflection of You!
My Daddy Watches Over Me...
I wake up each morning...
And I don’t know what the day holds...
But He does...so I trust!
I go to bed each night...
And I don’t know what the night holds...
But He does...so I rest!
Each day and night He watches me
He follows my path so carefully.
Why should I worry...why should I care...
When His eye is on me everywhere?!
So, rest my soul, and take delight
In Father’s watching day and night
Don’t fret; don’t fear but trust and rest
‘Tis not just a good way to be...it is the BEST!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Sometimes it is better to be a birdbrain...
TWO LITTLE SPARROWS
Two little sparrows sitting in a tree,
Said one to the other, “Do you see what I see?
These humans running to and fro,
Anxious and worried as to work they go,
Pushing and shoving to meet every need,
Forgetting the difference between necessity and greed.”
The other replied, “Don’t they know,
That the Heavenly Father who loves us so,
Is the same loving Father to whom they can go?”
“Oh, they do know,” the first one said,
But knowing happens only in the head.
If they will only let knowledge move down to the heart,
Then they’ll experience what it means to be smart,
Trusting Father God as every creature should,
And they won’t have to hustle and bustle for their food.
Remember what Jesus told them while He was here on earth?
‘Don’t worry about tomorrow, Just look at the birds?’
But humans have knowledge... they think they’re smart.
That’s why they’d rather worry, than have a change of heart.
They like to have control of their daily bread.
It doesn’t really matter what Jesus said.
So they give up resting and heart trusting,
Doesn’t matter that they lose...the true meaning of living.”
Two little sparrows sitting in a tree,
Said one to the other, “Do you see what I see?
These humans running to and fro,
Anxious and worried as to work they go,
Pushing and shoving to meet every need,
Forgetting the difference between necessity and greed.”
The other replied, “Don’t they know,
That the Heavenly Father who loves us so,
Is the same loving Father to whom they can go?”
“Oh, they do know,” the first one said,
But knowing happens only in the head.
If they will only let knowledge move down to the heart,
Then they’ll experience what it means to be smart,
Trusting Father God as every creature should,
And they won’t have to hustle and bustle for their food.
Remember what Jesus told them while He was here on earth?
‘Don’t worry about tomorrow, Just look at the birds?’
But humans have knowledge... they think they’re smart.
That’s why they’d rather worry, than have a change of heart.
They like to have control of their daily bread.
It doesn’t really matter what Jesus said.
So they give up resting and heart trusting,
Doesn’t matter that they lose...the true meaning of living.”
God made you unique..so BE..
SUCCESS
Some people measure success in money
Some people measure success in fame
But the true measure of success lies
In making yourself a name.
Not ‘cause you’re rich and famous
But ‘cause you’re loving and true
Not ‘cause you walk the red carpet
But ‘cause you dare to be you.
Being you is the hardest achievement
That anyone can ever attain
‘Cause everyone wants to be someone else
Someone who has captured their brain.
We think we should be that person
We think we’ll make it if we
Can just become a clone of their image...
Whatever that image might be.
The person we so admire
Is struggling himself to be
Someone else whom he aspires
In his own dreams to be!
So quit being captured by people
Who are as normal as me and you
Start being who God has made you...
He made you to be no one but YOU!
Some people measure success in money
Some people measure success in fame
But the true measure of success lies
In making yourself a name.
Not ‘cause you’re rich and famous
But ‘cause you’re loving and true
Not ‘cause you walk the red carpet
But ‘cause you dare to be you.
Being you is the hardest achievement
That anyone can ever attain
‘Cause everyone wants to be someone else
Someone who has captured their brain.
We think we should be that person
We think we’ll make it if we
Can just become a clone of their image...
Whatever that image might be.
The person we so admire
Is struggling himself to be
Someone else whom he aspires
In his own dreams to be!
So quit being captured by people
Who are as normal as me and you
Start being who God has made you...
He made you to be no one but YOU!
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Friendship with God? You must be kidding!
FRIEND, GO UP HIGHER. (Luke 14:10)
Jesus was my Savior
When my journey just began...
My journey into discovery
Taken by every man
When I walked in darkness
In sin and misery...
Jesus came and showed the light
Forgave sin and set me free.
Then I began to read His Word...
And I was His child
He became my Father
Teacher, Counselor, Strength and Guide
His Word turned into flesh in me
As I chose to obey
It changed me ever so gently
Though sometimes I did despair
My Self...it never likes the Word
It struggles and it squirms
It tries to wangle out of Truth
It tries to dodge and spurn
‘Cause to obey is sacrifice
It’s laying down my life
It’s letting go, it’s giving in
It’s nothing short of death!
The Word and Self they battle on
Sometimes it rages strong
But as I call on Him for help
He holds, helps and leads on.
He leads me on to victory
‘Cause He has won the war
Each battle whether won or lost
The final’s His, I know!
As I obey and as He helps
I move on step by step
Closer, higher, deeper still
In our relationship
Now He’s my Savior, Master, King
Provider, Protector, Everything!
Father, Mother, Brother, Lover
But best of all He’s Friend!
Jesus was my Savior
When my journey just began...
My journey into discovery
Taken by every man
When I walked in darkness
In sin and misery...
Jesus came and showed the light
Forgave sin and set me free.
Then I began to read His Word...
And I was His child
He became my Father
Teacher, Counselor, Strength and Guide
His Word turned into flesh in me
As I chose to obey
It changed me ever so gently
Though sometimes I did despair
My Self...it never likes the Word
It struggles and it squirms
It tries to wangle out of Truth
It tries to dodge and spurn
‘Cause to obey is sacrifice
It’s laying down my life
It’s letting go, it’s giving in
It’s nothing short of death!
The Word and Self they battle on
Sometimes it rages strong
But as I call on Him for help
He holds, helps and leads on.
He leads me on to victory
‘Cause He has won the war
Each battle whether won or lost
The final’s His, I know!
As I obey and as He helps
I move on step by step
Closer, higher, deeper still
In our relationship
Now He’s my Savior, Master, King
Provider, Protector, Everything!
Father, Mother, Brother, Lover
But best of all He’s Friend!
God is a different kinda daddy...
MY DADDY AND I
My heart leaps out
My soul rejoices
My Daddy delights in me!
I wake with singing
My ears are ringing
With words He says to me!
‘I love you, my girl
I always will
You bring joy to me My child!
I’ve watched you grow
I want you to know
I’ve always been by your side!
You’ve fallen down
I’ve lifted you
You’ve got right up again!
You and I, girl
We’ll make this road
Till you never fall in pain!
You’ve looked to Me
When there was no one else
You’ve begged Me thru your tears…
‘Daddy don’t leave
Just stay real close
‘N’ I’ll make it thru this fear…
I shall walk this road
That You’ve chalked for me
I know You see the end…
The road is rough
The maze is tough
But You know what’s beyond the bend.
I trust You so
And I want You to know
I’ll trust you whatever betide…
One thing I ask
Thru my journey, my task
Your Face from me don’t hide.’
My answer to you
As you journey thru
Is, ‘My girl, I am right here…
Not for one moment
Will I leave your side
My darling, never fear…
Your tears may blur
Your vision of me
But I don’t cry like you.
Tho’ my heart does weep
My vision I keep
On you…I’ll take you thru.’
My heart leaps out
My soul rejoices
My Daddy delights in me!
I wake with singing
My ears are ringing
With words He says to me!
‘I love you, my girl
I always will
You bring joy to me My child!
I’ve watched you grow
I want you to know
I’ve always been by your side!
You’ve fallen down
I’ve lifted you
You’ve got right up again!
You and I, girl
We’ll make this road
Till you never fall in pain!
You’ve looked to Me
When there was no one else
You’ve begged Me thru your tears…
‘Daddy don’t leave
Just stay real close
‘N’ I’ll make it thru this fear…
I shall walk this road
That You’ve chalked for me
I know You see the end…
The road is rough
The maze is tough
But You know what’s beyond the bend.
I trust You so
And I want You to know
I’ll trust you whatever betide…
One thing I ask
Thru my journey, my task
Your Face from me don’t hide.’
My answer to you
As you journey thru
Is, ‘My girl, I am right here…
Not for one moment
Will I leave your side
My darling, never fear…
Your tears may blur
Your vision of me
But I don’t cry like you.
Tho’ my heart does weep
My vision I keep
On you…I’ll take you thru.’
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