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He Loves Me, He Loves Me

Making Him the joy of my life
Naming all the ways He loves me
Opening each one of His gifts
Perceiving I'm His precious child
Gratefully choosing to see His presence

Judy Wood

God, You Are the One

You put the sparkles in children’s eyes,

give  birds their melodious song,

number all the stars in the skies

and make the elephants so strong.

You are the one who makes each cloud

and allows rain on us to fall.

You make the storms with thunder loud

and give the sun its wake-up call.

You give sunset breathtaking hue

and make leaves which dance in the wind.

You give us a heavenly view

of a love which never will end.

You are God of the universe,

Almighty God, the One Most High;

Love and grace to all you disperse

You are the one I’ll magnify.

Joy for the Journey

My God's abundant love and grace
inspires joy on my journey,
allowing me to run through rivers of rain,
sing in raging storms,
to dance in dry desert seasons of life.

Day After Day

God blesses me day after day

He holds my hand all the way

When pain and grief fill my heart

His comfort and love He imparts

God blesses me day after day.

God blesses me day after day

While down on my knees I pray.

Though lonely and dark be the night

Still He is my guiding light

God blesses me day after day.

God blesses me day after day.

He’s the Potter and I am the clay.

He’s gently molding me

And one day His plan I’ll see

God blesses me day after day.

God blesses me day after day

With hope, smiles and sun’s golden ray.

Because of His love I will sing

A song of praise to my King

God blesses me day after day.

My Silent Cries

At times the heart in silence cries

And words cannot express the pain.

Dark shadows seem to follow me

And only God can light my path.

But still I’ll praise Him through the tears,

With quivering lips I shall sing.

I’ll count my blessings one by one

And feel God’s presence and His love.

Though darkness makes it hard to walk.

My God lights one step at a time.

Each step I walk by faith in Him

For He will guide and lead me home.

The Master Sculptor

The sculptor saw inside the rock,

A beauty no one else could see.

He chiseled the rough spots away

Until the prisoner was free.

The master has a plan in mind

For each one, a unique design.

He chips away with tender touch

As the stubborn heart He refines.

Oh, let us be your masterpiece

And bring the glory to your name.

Then we may shine as a bright light

While your love and grace we proclaim.

Judy Wood

Songs in the Night

When darkness surrounds

And trials abound

Though no light appears

Lord I know you are near.

Chorus:  You give me songs in the night,

             Joy in the morning,

              Strength for the day,

              And hope for eternity.

When my world looks bleak

your face I will seek

You say you'd won't leave

And Jesus I believe.

Chorus:   You give me songs in the night,

              Joy in the morning,

              Strength for the day,

              And hope for eternity.

My blessings increase

Of  love, grace, and peace.

You died to save me

Soon heaven I will see.

Chorus:   You give me songs in the night,

              Joy in the morning,

              Strength for the day,

              And hope for eternity.

Judy Wood

Thanksgiving

Training my mind to treasure

His abundant gifts of love

As I stop to look around

Noticing nature’s beauty

Keeping track of these blessings

Seeking moments with the Father

Giving Him all the glory

Identifying His presents

Verbalizing my gratitude

Inscribing it on my heart

Never forgetting

God’s munificent measure of mercy