Magnificent Monday

Strolling Through the Book of James

When you're going through a trial
Remember God walks with you each mile
Through life's many trials that you endure
Your faith in God will grow and mature

How do you live out your faith today?
Does it show in the way you pray?
Are you confident God will hear
and take away all of your fear?

Do you constantly sing His praise,
tell all about His merciful ways.
Do you speak kindly of others;
those who are your sisters and brothers?

Do you pray God's will be done;
Ask for help Satan's temptations to shun.
Draw closer to God day by day
Read His word and joyfully obey

If in trouble do you pray,
When happy praise without delay
Go to others in Christ who care
Know the power available in prayer.

Fantastic Friday

When I’m Still I Find Him

Father, I have so much to do,
But first I need time with you.
I hurry, scurry and run around
When what I need in only you is found.

I need you at the beginning of my day
For how else can I find my way.
You give me the strength I need.
I must follow wherever you lead.

At the end of the day when my eyes close,
I remember my precious Savior arose.
He won the victory over sin.
With Him a new life can begin.

I will find you when I am still.
My life with contentment you fill.
My lips will sing and praise
And tell of your loving ways.

Treasured Tuesdays

Amazing Savior, Amazing Grace
A great tree can arise from a very tiny seed
May my faith grow like that as I follow your lead
Help me say not my will but yours be done
And not drop out of this race I have to run.
How can I look upon my Savior’s precious face
When I’m so unworthy of His amazing grace
He continues to forgive me o’er and o’er
And generously His love for me outpour

I know today that I must take a leap
Trusting in the one who never does sleep
He’s always ready to help me when I fall
Or listen to me no matter when I call

Treasured Tuesdays

Joy Through Trials

From this trial, how can I grow?
Joy during pain help me know.
What lesson can I learn?
Grant me wisdom to discern.

After it's over it's easier to see,
how a trial has strengthened me.
Father, as I'm comforted by you
Please give me a spiritual view.

Help me never grumble or complain
but look to you to always sustain.
When at last my life is o'er
I'll be with the Savior I adore.

Songfilled Sundays

I went for a walk this morning. I looked down
and saw a dime. I started focusing on the ground
and looking for change. I ended up finding 2
pennies, too.

After walking and focusing on the ground for
awhile a thought came to me. By focusing on the
ground and searching for lost change I was missing
out on more important things. I focused so hard on
looking at the ground I couldn't hear the birds
singing or feel the gentle breeze blowing. I didn't
see the beautiful flowers and trees.

Sometimes we lose the focus we should have. We
forget to focus on God, on reading His Word, on
praying to Him and listening to the Spirit. We
get too focused on our busy schedules.

It's amazing how God can use things that happen
everyday to teach a lesson. What kind of lesson
has He taught you today? I'd be glad for you to
share.

Marvelous Monday

David's Prayer Life

David came boldly before His Father:

Falling on his face
Begging for grace
Pleading his case

Asking God to hear
Expressing his fear
Drawing so near

Taking the blame
Praising God's name
Proclaiming His fame

Thankful Thursdays

There were so many beautiful flowers in
the garden. The smell filled the air.
Butterflies, bees and hummingbirds enjoyed
this delightful place. Birds sang lovely
songs. Other animals were also seen.

Adam and Eve lived in a wonderful garden.
This was where they met with God. Why
weren't they content?

We can still feel close to God when we
see His lovely creation.

Let's praise God today because He sent
His Son so that we can have the forgiveness
of sins and be in His presence forever.

We can still meet with Him through His
Word and through communion in prayer.
Meet with Him "in the garden" everyday.

Thankful Thursdays

Without You

Father, I can’t make it alone
My heart feels as heavy as stone.
Are you near or far away?
Please answer when I pray.

Satan whispers lies in my ear,
Filling my heart with so much fear.
He tells me you don’t really care.
My sorrow you don’t want to bear.

I choose to not believe his lies.
One day he’ll meet his demise.
Instead I’ll trust you God Most High.
You are the one on whom I’ll rely.

Now my heart feels so much lighter,
My days are suddenly brighter.
You take care of me each day,
With your help I’ve found my way.

You’re the friend who is always there.
I love to sit with you and share.
Fellowship with you is so sweet.
I can’t wait until once again we meet.

Splendid Saturday

Sunrise begins a new day.
Birds choral anthems raise
then glide on silent wing
in praise of their creator.

Flowers gently nod their head
while a refreshing breeze blows.
Trees adorned in emerald gowns
regally salute their king.

With sunset comes a starry host
like tiny fireflies flickering.
Lights reflect on crystal water
all honoring Almighty God.

Fantastic Friday

Walking with the King


Walking a dusty road with the King:
Listen to His story
Receive His strength
Feel His agony
Bear His cross
Witness His obedience
Observe His faith
Know His peace
Experience His love

Splendid Saturday

My Choice

What if I never married at all?
No children of my own to love.
Fulfilling all the dreams I’ve had.

Playing the piano was one such dream.
I’d go on stage and play on tours.
Thrill the crowds with music sweet.

A famous singer known worldwide.
I’d sing before leaders of countries,
Be praised even by Kings and Queens.

In all truth there’s one King I’ll sing for.
My voice will ring out loud and clear,
With praises due His Almighty name.

An amazing life God’s given me.
Husband, children and the grands.
They’re the only fans I really need.

You’ll understand the choice I’ve made.
“No” to dreams of younger days.
I’m content to cherish what's already mine.

Treasured Tuesdays

My Prison of Fear

Locked away in a
prison of my own fears;
Satan is laughing
while I am in tears.

He thinks he knows me
as he watches like a hawk,
but my Savior protects
me as part of His flock.

I'll stay in God's presence,
never from Him to stray.
Whenever Satan tempts me
I'll kneel down and pray.

Marvelous Monday

Fragrance of His Sacrifice

There is a garden
where Jesus and I meet.
We have sweet fellowship.
I worship at His feet.

The delightful fragrance
that comes when He is near
is the sacrifice of love.
He brings my heart sweet cheer.

There is no other like Him,
none so holy or so pure.
He's the great redeemer
with Him my hope's secure.

Is He your Savior yet?
I know He longs to be.
He's waiting in the garden,
please go there now with me.

Songfilled Sundays

Your Love Freed Me

When I think of the ocean
so very deep and wide,
I remember your love
how your blood was applied.

What an amazing love
that you would die for me.
I know I don't deserve it,
but you have set me free.

Jesus, you're the Savior
who cleansed me of my sin.
You fought my battle,
because of you I'll win.

Fantastic Friday

Come to Jesus

Jesus calls the weary,
"Come, I'll give you rest."
He's the loving Savior.
Seek Him and be blest.

He waits with open arms.
Come weary one today.
Enjoy grace and mercy.
Just listen, then obey.

He's made a place for you,
a heavenly abode.
Hear His gentle pleading.
Give Him your heavy load.

There's no other Savior
who can save your soul.
Answer while He knocks.
He will make you whole.

Procrastination

"Tomorrow, tomorrow,
I'll do it tomorrow."
How often do we say this.
"I'll go on a diet, tomorrow.
I'll start exercising, tomorrow.
I'll start daily Bible reading, tomorrow.
I'll straighten out my priorities, tomorrow.
I'll stop complaining, tomorrow."
But much to my soul's sorrow,
I keep on saying,
"I'll do it tomorrow."

Thankful Thursdays

Best Friends

Terrence and his friend, G-man
talked about their plan.
Do a kind deed each day
and still have time to play.

They wouldn't tell anyone
about what they had done.
They wouldn't tell his mother
or even his older brother.

They wouldn't tell his dad,
though he'd be very glad.
They'd do what Jesus would
cause that was kind and good.

Wonderfilled Wednesdays

God's Tears

Many days we have received rain,
we continually murmur and complain.
A thought struck the depths of my heart,
from my mind it would not depart.

God, is this rain falling from the skies
teardrops flowing from your eyes?
Are you crying over all the sin?
Saddened by the actions of men.

Do you look from heaven with heartache,
knowing your son died for our sake?
Restore to us the joy of your salvation;
once again to live as a christian nation.

Songfilled Sundays

Where Can I Go?

O God who created earth, sea and skies,
help me thy power and majesty realize.
Where can I go that you do not see?
From your presence can I flee?

I see your might when I look around.
You are the God who can be sought and found.
What a loving sacrifice was made,
a ransom price for our souls paid.

Oh loving Lamb who died on Calvary,
teach me to be more and more like thee.
Give me a kind and compassionate heart,
that I may to others your love impart.

I want to be an obedient child,
having a gentle spirit, meek and mild.
Walking with you day by day,
telling others you are the life, truth and way.

Splendid Saturdays

Running Through Puddles

Going to the Kolache Festival today,
wondering wondering all the way.
Will it rain or will it not;
perhaps a little, but probably a lot.

Fred, Judy and Kay had fun.
We wouldn't have minded a little sun.
Running through puddles like children at play.
We were crazy, some might say.

Eating hushpuppies, slaw and catfish,
who could ask for a tastier dish.
Time for us to say goodbye.
Kay, "see you soon", we said with a sigh.