My Prayer
Give me a passion and a thirst
That your Word will always come first.
Transform my heart, O LORD, I pray
So I will live my life your way.
You have a marvelous plan for me;
Open my eyes so I can see.
Challenge me so my faith will grow.
Help me seeds from your Word to sow.
Give me compassion for a lost soul
For only in you can a person be whole.
Ignite a desire for devotion to thee
So others will see you living in me.
II Peter 1:5-7
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness, and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Saturday, January 02, 2010
Experience God's Presence
I feel God
In a gentle breeze
In the hug of a loved one
On a warm sunny day
When raindrops touch my cheek
I hear God
When birds sing
During a mighty thunderstorm
When sleet hits my window
When the wind howls
I see God in
The face of a child
The stars in the sky
A meadow of wildflowers
The beauty of a sunrise
In a gentle breeze
In the hug of a loved one
On a warm sunny day
When raindrops touch my cheek
I hear God
When birds sing
During a mighty thunderstorm
When sleet hits my window
When the wind howls
I see God in
The face of a child
The stars in the sky
A meadow of wildflowers
The beauty of a sunrise
Friday, January 01, 2010
The New Year
Begin the New Year right.
Love God with all your might.
Live by faith and not by sight.
Don't give up, continue to fight.
He'll turn your darkness into light.
Pray and in His Holy Word delight.
His power is greater than dynamite.
Think about heaven, where there is no night.
Love God with all your might.
Live by faith and not by sight.
Don't give up, continue to fight.
He'll turn your darkness into light.
Pray and in His Holy Word delight.
His power is greater than dynamite.
Think about heaven, where there is no night.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Come to the Savior
Do you long to be rid of the guilt and shame?
Want to feel as if you’re not always to blame?
Satan is smiling and filled with glee.
“Poor soul, if only someone could set you free.”
Slowly a man with nail scarred hands comes into view,
The Savior who can cleanse and make you new.
Satan’s not smiling as he was before.
He knows Jesus is the one who gives grace to restore.
Now you can have joy to fill your heart.
You’ve been redeemed and given a new start.
Be watchful of Satan who is your foe.
Trust the lamb who has made you whiter than snow.
Satan convinces many that evil is good.
Don’t be one of those who misunderstood.
Read the Bible to know God’s will.
Come before Him daily; listen, pray and be still.
Want to feel as if you’re not always to blame?
Satan is smiling and filled with glee.
“Poor soul, if only someone could set you free.”
Slowly a man with nail scarred hands comes into view,
The Savior who can cleanse and make you new.
Satan’s not smiling as he was before.
He knows Jesus is the one who gives grace to restore.
Now you can have joy to fill your heart.
You’ve been redeemed and given a new start.
Be watchful of Satan who is your foe.
Trust the lamb who has made you whiter than snow.
Satan convinces many that evil is good.
Don’t be one of those who misunderstood.
Read the Bible to know God’s will.
Come before Him daily; listen, pray and be still.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Treasured Tuesdays
Does Your Faith Grow Cold
At times does your faith grow cold
Or do you forget your treasure worth more than gold?
Remember the God you serve has great power.
He won’t leave you, not even for an hour.
Haven’t you heard of all the impossible things He’s done.
The impossible becomes possible with God and His Son.
He has a wonderful plan for you
So get on board and be part of the heavenly view.
Put your trust in your Heavenly Father today.
Why keep trying to do everything your way.
His love for you is beyond measure.
You are His beloved child in whom He takes pleasure.
At times does your faith grow cold
Or do you forget your treasure worth more than gold?
Remember the God you serve has great power.
He won’t leave you, not even for an hour.
Haven’t you heard of all the impossible things He’s done.
The impossible becomes possible with God and His Son.
He has a wonderful plan for you
So get on board and be part of the heavenly view.
Put your trust in your Heavenly Father today.
Why keep trying to do everything your way.
His love for you is beyond measure.
You are His beloved child in whom He takes pleasure.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Marvelous Monday
God’s Marvelous Gift
Do you comprehend the marvelous gift of grace?
Do you fully understand the depths of love that purchased it?
Have you unwrapped it, cried with joy when you received it?
Is it the most prized gift that you have ever received?
Don’t ever let this gift be overlooked or forgotten!
Treasure it! Be grateful every single day.
Thank God for it and praise Him constantly.
Ask Him to let you never take it for granted.
Now don’t just keep this news to yourself.
Go, tell others they also have this gift available.
Do you comprehend the marvelous gift of grace?
Do you fully understand the depths of love that purchased it?
Have you unwrapped it, cried with joy when you received it?
Is it the most prized gift that you have ever received?
Don’t ever let this gift be overlooked or forgotten!
Treasure it! Be grateful every single day.
Thank God for it and praise Him constantly.
Ask Him to let you never take it for granted.
Now don’t just keep this news to yourself.
Go, tell others they also have this gift available.
Sunday, December 06, 2009
Songfilled Sundays
Delight in the LORD
Precious thoughts of Him when I arise,
Melodies of birds float across the skies,
Fragrant aroma of a flower delights my nose,
How beautiful is the sight of a rose.
A sunrise feels me with wonder
As does the sound of the mighty thunder.
The gentle rain falls to the earth,
Plants grow and there is new birth.
I look with awe at all He has made,
His glory and power are thus displayed.
I will delight in Him all my days.
My lips will continually give Him praise.
There is no other God, He is the only one.
When He spoke He created the moon and sun.
Brothers and Sisters praise him along with me,
The Mighty God made earth, sky and sea.
Precious thoughts of Him when I arise,
Melodies of birds float across the skies,
Fragrant aroma of a flower delights my nose,
How beautiful is the sight of a rose.
A sunrise feels me with wonder
As does the sound of the mighty thunder.
The gentle rain falls to the earth,
Plants grow and there is new birth.
I look with awe at all He has made,
His glory and power are thus displayed.
I will delight in Him all my days.
My lips will continually give Him praise.
There is no other God, He is the only one.
When He spoke He created the moon and sun.
Brothers and Sisters praise him along with me,
The Mighty God made earth, sky and sea.
Saturday, December 05, 2009
Splendid Saturday
God ….
Almighty
Bread of Life
Comforter
Divine
Everlasting
Friend
Glorious
Hope
Immanuel
Jehovah
King of Kings
Light
Magnificent
Near
Omnipotent
Provider
Quieter of my soul
Redeemer
Savior
Teacher
Unchanging
Vine
Way
X(Christos)Christ
Yahweh
Zest
Almighty
Bread of Life
Comforter
Divine
Everlasting
Friend
Glorious
Hope
Immanuel
Jehovah
King of Kings
Light
Magnificent
Near
Omnipotent
Provider
Quieter of my soul
Redeemer
Savior
Teacher
Unchanging
Vine
Way
X(Christos)Christ
Yahweh
Zest
Monday, November 23, 2009
Marvelous Monday
More Than a Song
Streams of mercy overflow,
Jesus loves me this I know.
What a tremendous thought
By His blood I have been bought.
More than a children’s song,
Everyone loves to sing along.
With a childlike faith in thee
My heart sings Jesus loves me.
The words are more than a phrase.
They will guide me all my days.
Jesus loves me this I know
All my love to Him I owe.
Streams of mercy overflow,
Jesus loves me this I know.
What a tremendous thought
By His blood I have been bought.
More than a children’s song,
Everyone loves to sing along.
With a childlike faith in thee
My heart sings Jesus loves me.
The words are more than a phrase.
They will guide me all my days.
Jesus loves me this I know
All my love to Him I owe.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Treasured Tuesdays
Not Just Today, But Always
My heart I give to you,
Not just for a moment, but always.
It’s not just a casual relationship
I want with you
I want it to be forever and always.
I will treasure each moment of our
Time that we have together
Not just today, but tomorrow and always.
You will be with me on rainy days
You will be my sunshine
Not just today, but always
We will go on long walks together,
Have many treasured conversations,
Not just today, but always!
When my heart aches,
I know yours does, too.
You cry with me,
Not just today, but always.
Sometimes I don’t treat you very well
I turn away from you
But you’re still there waiting
Not just today, but always.
You love me more than I’ll ever know
Someday We’ll be together in heaven
Not just for one day or two, but always!
My heart I give to you,
Not just for a moment, but always.
It’s not just a casual relationship
I want with you
I want it to be forever and always.
I will treasure each moment of our
Time that we have together
Not just today, but tomorrow and always.
You will be with me on rainy days
You will be my sunshine
Not just today, but always
We will go on long walks together,
Have many treasured conversations,
Not just today, but always!
When my heart aches,
I know yours does, too.
You cry with me,
Not just today, but always.
Sometimes I don’t treat you very well
I turn away from you
But you’re still there waiting
Not just today, but always.
You love me more than I’ll ever know
Someday We’ll be together in heaven
Not just for one day or two, but always!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Songfilled Sundays
My Father’s Embrace
Tears trickled slowly down my face.
I needed my Father’s loving embrace.
The pain was difficult to bear
So I ran quickly to Him in prayer.
He alone has the power to heal
It begins as before Him I kneel.
He gently wipes away each tear,
Reminds me that He is always near.
God’s own Son died for my sake
So He understands my heart ache.
He watched His Son die on the cross.
He will help me bear my own loss.
I will be thankful as my faith grows
For all the love and hope He bestows.
His mercy is extended o’er and o’er.
One day I’ll see Him at heaven’s door
Tears trickled slowly down my face.
I needed my Father’s loving embrace.
The pain was difficult to bear
So I ran quickly to Him in prayer.
He alone has the power to heal
It begins as before Him I kneel.
He gently wipes away each tear,
Reminds me that He is always near.
God’s own Son died for my sake
So He understands my heart ache.
He watched His Son die on the cross.
He will help me bear my own loss.
I will be thankful as my faith grows
For all the love and hope He bestows.
His mercy is extended o’er and o’er.
One day I’ll see Him at heaven’s door
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Songfilled Sundays
Who do I Worship
What question must I ask myself today?
Am I doing everything my own way?
Do I always have to be in control?
I need Almighty God to make me whole.
Who do I worship and give my praise?
What do I think about during my days?
Jesus you are the Redeemer of my soul?
When I need comfort you will console.
Father, you are the one true God.
You love me even though I am flawed.
No other God will I love and serve.
All glory and honor you deserve.
I will bow down before your throne.
I want to be yours and yours alone.
May my actions bring glory to your name.
Throughout my life your love I’ll proclaim.
What question must I ask myself today?
Am I doing everything my own way?
Do I always have to be in control?
I need Almighty God to make me whole.
Who do I worship and give my praise?
What do I think about during my days?
Jesus you are the Redeemer of my soul?
When I need comfort you will console.
Father, you are the one true God.
You love me even though I am flawed.
No other God will I love and serve.
All glory and honor you deserve.
I will bow down before your throne.
I want to be yours and yours alone.
May my actions bring glory to your name.
Throughout my life your love I’ll proclaim.
Friday, November 06, 2009
In the Potter's Hands
In the potter’s hands I am clay,
Lovingly molded day by day.
The Master Potter has a plan for me
In the future I’ll be able to see.
Why is He shaping me like this?
I don’t want pain, just bliss.
Why must my heart ache?
I feel as if it’s about to break.
Even though I continue to wrestle,
The Potter is making me a stronger vessel.
I often argue and complain too much
And don’t always yield to His touch.
I must be shaped on the potter’s wheel
While all the cracks He will heal.
He will mold and fashion me into
an image of Jesus the world can see.
Lovingly molded day by day.
The Master Potter has a plan for me
In the future I’ll be able to see.
Why is He shaping me like this?
I don’t want pain, just bliss.
Why must my heart ache?
I feel as if it’s about to break.
Even though I continue to wrestle,
The Potter is making me a stronger vessel.
I often argue and complain too much
And don’t always yield to His touch.
I must be shaped on the potter’s wheel
While all the cracks He will heal.
He will mold and fashion me into
an image of Jesus the world can see.
Sunday, November 01, 2009
I Needed a Savior
I saw myself as a sin sick soul,
But how would I ever be whole.
Then I heard of a Savior who died
Forgiveness and grace to provide.
Father thank you for this saving grace,
For the Redeemer who took my place.
Help me always trust and obey,
Walk with you each and every day.
May I always have an attitude
Of thankfulness and gratitude
For this marvelous gift of love
Given by the Mighty God above.
But how would I ever be whole.
Then I heard of a Savior who died
Forgiveness and grace to provide.
Father thank you for this saving grace,
For the Redeemer who took my place.
Help me always trust and obey,
Walk with you each and every day.
May I always have an attitude
Of thankfulness and gratitude
For this marvelous gift of love
Given by the Mighty God above.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Do We Judge
By how a person dresses
Or what a person possesses
The color of their skin
The house they live in
Amount of money they make
Or fancy vacations they take
How Does God Judge
By a person’s heart
The love they impart
The way they listen and obey
What they do and say
Or what a person possesses
The color of their skin
The house they live in
Amount of money they make
Or fancy vacations they take
How Does God Judge
By a person’s heart
The love they impart
The way they listen and obey
What they do and say
Sunday, October 25, 2009
God Colors My Word
Trees flaming red and orange so bright
Bring to my soul wonder and delight.
What an amazing marvelous sight
Changes the darkness into light
God changes my world from gray
Bold Fall colors, a lovely array
He created the beauty of each day
I will thank Him as I pray.
Bring to my soul wonder and delight.
What an amazing marvelous sight
Changes the darkness into light
God changes my world from gray
Bold Fall colors, a lovely array
He created the beauty of each day
I will thank Him as I pray.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Follow Him
I ran ahead without my Father
He was going too slow for me
I thought I knew what was best
But I stumbled, then fell.
I should have waited
He picked me up
I’ll follow
His lead
Now
He was going too slow for me
I thought I knew what was best
But I stumbled, then fell.
I should have waited
He picked me up
I’ll follow
His lead
Now
Friday, October 23, 2009
What If
What if I thought about every action I took;
lived by the Bible, God's Good Book.
What if every idol in my life I'd forsake?
What kind of change in my life would it make?
What if I remembered His holiness,
paid Him the honor that's His due
Would it make people see Him differently,
Would it change their view?
Could I help others see God, the great I am?
Open their eyes to see Jesus, the perfect lamb?
God, I bow before you with this fervent plea.
Help me be more like Jesus fully devoted to thee.
Help me start out each day with songs of praise
Help me continue this all of my days.
God, you are my master, my only King.
You lift me out of despair and make my heart sing.
Instead of the world I'll depend on guidance from you
Meditating on your Holy Word will change my view.
I'll think about Jesus who died to see everyone free,
My life will no longer be all about me.
lived by the Bible, God's Good Book.
What if every idol in my life I'd forsake?
What kind of change in my life would it make?
What if I remembered His holiness,
paid Him the honor that's His due
Would it make people see Him differently,
Would it change their view?
Could I help others see God, the great I am?
Open their eyes to see Jesus, the perfect lamb?
God, I bow before you with this fervent plea.
Help me be more like Jesus fully devoted to thee.
Help me start out each day with songs of praise
Help me continue this all of my days.
God, you are my master, my only King.
You lift me out of despair and make my heart sing.
Instead of the world I'll depend on guidance from you
Meditating on your Holy Word will change my view.
I'll think about Jesus who died to see everyone free,
My life will no longer be all about me.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Thankful Thursdays
Take Up Your Armor
In this moment in your life,
Where has God placed you?
What is He asking for you to
Stand up and do?
Now is the perfect time;
This is the season.
He has placed you here
For a special reason.
What excuse will you give
As you walk away;
I’m not wise enough,
I don’t know what to say.
Does Satan talk and
Whisper in your ear?
Does He know what to
Say to fill you with fear.
Will you give in to it,
Walking from the fight,
Forgetting on your side
Is the God of all might.
Pick up your Sword and
Armor to help you stand.
Remember your salvation
And home that God planned.
In this moment in your life,
Where has God placed you?
What is He asking for you to
Stand up and do?
Now is the perfect time;
This is the season.
He has placed you here
For a special reason.
What excuse will you give
As you walk away;
I’m not wise enough,
I don’t know what to say.
Does Satan talk and
Whisper in your ear?
Does He know what to
Say to fill you with fear.
Will you give in to it,
Walking from the fight,
Forgetting on your side
Is the God of all might.
Pick up your Sword and
Armor to help you stand.
Remember your salvation
And home that God planned.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Wonderfilled Wednesdays
Clear My Vision
LORD, I don't know why I'm feeling this way.
You've blessed me abundantly everyday.
Why is it my world seems so gray?
It's because Satan knows just what to say.
Clear my vision, make me more aware
of all you've created that's lovely and fair.
Help me see the love you declare.
Awaken me out of this despair.
Thank you for loving me again and again,
for saving and freeing me from my sin.
Walking with you brings great joy within
With your love and faithfulness I always win!
LORD, I don't know why I'm feeling this way.
You've blessed me abundantly everyday.
Why is it my world seems so gray?
It's because Satan knows just what to say.
Clear my vision, make me more aware
of all you've created that's lovely and fair.
Help me see the love you declare.
Awaken me out of this despair.
Thank you for loving me again and again,
for saving and freeing me from my sin.
Walking with you brings great joy within
With your love and faithfulness I always win!
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