No Other Friend

You are my most precious and trusted friend

who knows the secret places of my heart.

I bring my brokenness for you to mend.

Your healing touch wholeness and joy impart.

Nothing about me is hidden from view.

You know what the next word I speak will be.

Even my ugly thoughts are known to you.

There's nowhere I can go you won't see me.

You know me to depths of marrow and bone

and love me more than I can understand

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With the strength you have provided I've grown.

As best friends we'll walk through life hand in hand.

Your Radiant Sky

Brilliant sunsets hue

remind me of you.

Your glory bursts clear

and won't disappear.

At evening I see,

you show it to me.

Your radiant sky

shines down from on high.

Brilliant sunsets hue

remind me of you.

So may my last view

take me straight home to you.

Your Needy Child

Prince of Peace your anxious one cries

and lays her worries at your feet.

Water of life your thirsty child sighs

parched and wearied by hardship's heat.

Good Shepherd, I'm your precious sheep,

in your pasture I lie content.

You are the vine LORD so please keep

your branch stuck to you like cement.

O LORD you my strength and my shield

When in distress you rescue me

You're my refuge, to you I yield

my will; this is my fervent plea!

When Hope Appeared

Before Hope came my heart was blue.

When she appeared I did rejoice

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This peace within my soul was new.

Before Hope came my soul was blue.

Then joy and praise from my lips grew

As Christ became my daily choice.

Before Hope came my heart was blue.

When she appeared I did rejoice.

Treasured

To my child who feels unloved

Realize I adore and accept you

Engraved on my palm is your name

And I will never forget you

Satan will try to deceive you with lies

Upon my promises you must stand

Remember, you are redeemed to live

Eternally with me in heaven

Delighting me, your Abba, your Father

The Stunning View

I fly above the clouds so high

then gaze upon the stunning view

of God's handprints across the sky.

I fly above the clouds so high

amazed at deeds I can't deny.

My lips speak forth the praise He's due.

I fly above the clouds so high 

 

then gaze upon the stunning view.

Reminder of God's Love

My Father sent a red bird today,

to sing a special song.

He knows me like no one else can.

He's Jehovah Rapha, healer

of my body, soul and mind.

When I'm in pain or anxious

He reveals Himself to me.

Many times He's sent a cardinal,

a reminder of Jesus' blood;

the ultimate gift of love.

The One Who Sees Me

El Roi, you're the One who sees me.

Your ear hears my fervent plea.

Even ebony dark of night

won't separate me from your sight.

Though I'm thousands of miles away,

your love like a bright shining ray

illuminates my frame and I

can't hide no matter how I try.

On your hand is written my name.

Each day your grace I will proclaim.

You know the number of my days.

I bow and worship you in praise!

Judy Wood

Singing a God Song

“Daaad” said big brother G.

“H is disturbing me.

He's singing much too loud.

This cannot be allowed!”

Then H pleaded with Dad,

“It's not something bad.

I'm singing a God song.

Now how can that be wrong?”

At this Dad had to smile.

G fell asleep meanwhile.

Dad said, “Please sing softly.”

Then he hugged him fondly.

Damaged

Damaged, frozen, broken, and bent

Shattered by everyday events

Worthless words cast into the wind

Cruel messages to hearts send

Scarred is the heart and mind by these

Thoughtless words said not just to tease

We should reflect before we speak

Kind and compassionate words seek

Gentle ones which strengthen are key

to help heal hearts and set minds free

Speak words which build up, not destroy

Those which lighten the heart with joy

God's Glorious Light

The sun's brilliance fills me with awe today

as it shines forth in magnificent ray.

I reflect upon God's power and might

as my spirits are lifted by His light.

Jesus, the light dispels our darkest night

and by His death changed our eternal plight.

His beacon guides us along the right path

and gives victory o'er condemnation's wrath.

Fitbit for My Heart

I simply must have a fibit

to wear each day upon my wrist.

A fitness tracker for my life

It's number one on my wish list.

This fitbit would work on my heart

to remind me to watch what I say,

speak gently with words of kindness

to those I pass by every day.

LORD you are my fitbit of change

the one who for help I beseech.

My soul needs your warning signal

to show love and grace through my speech.

Praise Him

God's colorful palette of hues;

orange, yellow, brown, red and blues

He boldly spread colors around

from azure sky to emerald ground.

The beauty takes my breath away.

God colors each and every day.

Sunrise brings beauty into sight

when revealed by His light.

Trees lift branches in praise

to God for His creative ways.

Vivid flowers dance in the wind

as their own adulation they send.

Sunsets gloriously arrayed

my own private alleluias aid.

All the Father's amazing deeds

my soul's deepest longing feeds.

Papa's Leaves of Love

Annual tradition
Papa's loving mission
Grandkids wish and delight
Tossing leaves to new height

What an amazing sight
Colorful leaves in flight
We'll fondly think upon
Years after papa's gone

A Father's Love

Love of a Father
the great longing of our hearts
call on His blessed name
He's waiting to hear from you
behold God's amazing love

I'm Not Alone

The journey is too long for me,

I cannot make it on my own.

He hears my plea on bended knee.

He says, “My child you're not alone.”

He gently lifts me to my feet;

then side by side we slowly walk.

Then early every day we meet;

hour after hour we sit and talk.

My Lord tells me he'll never leave.

Upon His Word I'll take my stand.

All through my life to Him I'll cleave,

my solid rock, not shifting sand.

This girl's gift is gab

secrets, she might blab

Be careful of what you say

or quick as a wink,

before you can blink

your stories she'll give away.

She's just two months old

but she's very bold.

Please don't scold this pretty miss.

Tell things she can share

and spread everywhere.

When she's grown, you'll reminisce.

Living With Eyes Open Wide

To live each moment with eyes open wide

And behold the splendor which surrounds me

Aware of my creator by my side

So grateful for daily blessings I see.

Oh to be more aware of God’s glory

And love the people He puts in my life.

To see His plan play out in my story

How He gives me joy even during strife.

Each day to see and know He loves me more

As I notice His gifts beyond measure

This precious Savior and friend, I adore.

To walk with Him is my greatest treasure.

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