Search Me O God

Search Me, O God

Search me, O God and know my heart

Show me the darkness within

Then convict me and transform me 

 

to be more like Christ.

Test me and know my anxious thoughts

Reveal all my fears to me

Help me see my need for you 

 

then in you I will trust.

See if I’ve done anything wrong

Any sin that offends you

Show me my sin, help me live

my life doing your will.

Search my heart and test me O God

Show me the sin within me

Then lead me along the path

of everlasting life.

Father, Giver of All Good Gifts

Color of leaves change in the fall

Crisp cool air tells winter is near

Dancing leaves play and have a ball

Every day your blessings appear

Perfume of roses delights my nose

Laughter of children thrills my soul

Jesus my Savior who arose

The One who died to make me whole

Golden sunshine streams through the trees

Songs of birds float across the air

Thoughts of God bring me to my knees

All nature His glory declares

Mighty Father each day your bless

and give me all things which I need

Your love and grace I must confess

as I praise all your wondrous deeds.

I'll Never Stop Counting Gifts

Give me a song that I can sing

One to worship You as my King.

May I praise You for all You do

And for the sunset’s gorgeous hue.

You’re the giver of all good gifts.

My soul you restore and uplift.

How can I number the gifts You give

When You give them each day I live.

LORD, I can never stop the count.

Your gifts flow like an endless found.

Father God, You meet all my needs

 and I'll tell all Your wondrous deeds.

Counting Gifts

Thank you God

for the whisper of wind in trees

 

the happy dance of emerald leaves

perfume of roses delights my nose

thoughts of my Savior who arose.

Geese honking high above as they fly

cloud formations up in the sky

sweet songs of birds that thrill my soul

as around a lovely trail I stroll.

All of these many gifts I can claim

as I number each one and name.

Look at all my Father has done

Most precious is the gift of His Son.

Judy Wood

Beauty Doesn't Happen Overnight

Beauty in a tree in the Fall is a process. It slowly

changes and turns into a beautiful flaming red,

orange, or bright yellow. Beauty in a person doesn’t

happen overnight either. Beauty on the inside. It

is years of prayer; asking God to help us get rid of

our flaws and overcome weaknesses. We still need

a lot of grace.

It is a process that takes time. Eph 4:25-32 tells us

we must get rid of certain things in our lives like

lying and put on truth. Do not steal, but work so you

can give to others. Don’t let unwholesome words

come out of your mouth, but speak things that will

lift others up.

Also, all trees do not change colors at the same time.

They do it when they are ready. All people don’t

change at the same pace either. Our faith matures

at different times. We should not judge one

another’s faith. We should encourage one another

and lift each other up.

He's Everywhere

I feel God in the gentle breeze

as it blows through emerald trees.

I see Him way up in the sky

in birds that flap their wings and fly.

As I smell a fragrant flower 

 

I’m reminded of God’s power.

From seeds I watch new life grow

Even with my faith this is so.

As I touch a baby’s precious face

I feel my father’s sweet embrace.

In all this world signs of His grace

In heaven He’s reserved my place.

Judy Wood

Father Dear

Father Dear

Hold my hand

My legs are wobbly and weak

Without You I can’t stand

Hold my hand

Father Dear

Don’t let go

Or I might stumble and fall

Won’t You please hear my call

Don’t let go

Father Dear

I’m Your child

Never go out of my sight

Hold me ever so tight

I’m Your child

Judy Wood

He Colors My Life

My story is written day by day,

at times without color or sunshine ray.

My eyes are blind and I fail to see You,

then you clear my path and I get a view.

You bring the color back into my life,

amid all the anxiety and strife.

There have been those moments of feeling blue, 

 

but You make my soul feel refreshed and new.

You can splash my life with various hues

of purple, orange, green, yellow and blues.

When there are incredible storms that brew

I know that You care and will see me through.

You also have adventures planned for me;

amazing moments which I now see.

I cannot fully understand Your love

until I see You in heaven above.

Judy Wood

Hudson Lost His Mustache

Hudson Lost His Mustache

Hudson lost his mustache,
now where did it go?
Is it beneath his bed?
He’s looked high and low.

Hudson lost his mustache.
Now he’s very sad.
Give him a little clue,
he’ll be very glad.

Hudson lost his mustache,
Oh, where can it be?
It’s there on grandma’s lip.
At last he can see.

Judy Wood

Celebrate

Going Home

I’ve finally begun to enjoy flying – at least the part

where the Captain’s voice comes over the intercom

saying: “We are now making our final descent into

Oklahoma City.”

I am afraid of heights and still can’t make myself

look out the window when we are taking off, but

there’s something thrilling about knowing I am 

 

almost home.

I look out the window and see windmills and land 

 

that looks like a patchwork quilt. I see rivers and

then houses.

Finally, I see the lights on the runway. Then I

 

wait for it … the plane touches the ground and I

am home.

At 67 I know I am getting closer to the time when 

 

I will get to my eternal home. I am looking

 

forward to hearing my Father’s voice at last as 

 

He says: “Welcome Home.” That will be the most

amazing homecoming ever!

Tangerine Sky

Tangerine Sky

His message in the sky said, “I love you”.

A tender written love note for my eyes

He painted tangerine and yellow hue

A splendid sunrise of divine surprise.

His presence made known in the sparkling dew

And the bounty of blessings He supplies.

My Savior died for me, He bore the nails.

His fragrant off’ring showed how love prevails.

Remind Me to Rejoice

Remind me when it rains – rejoice

During unexpected storms – sing

To always listen for your voice

In raging winds cling to my king

Give me eyes to see in darkest night

In thunder’s roar may I feel your power

May my mouth praise you with delight

For you’re my refuge and strong tower

Quack, Quack, Waddle, Waddle

Waddle, waddle down the street they go;

Two mallard ducks walking in a row.

Listen to them quack, What did they say?

Maybe they asked if you’d like to play.

Oh, how they love sitting in the grass,

Watching the people as they pass.

Are they making a nest for their eggs?

Please stay here a while, my heart begs!

Off they fly to a nearby creek

Where fun in the water they seek.

I hope they come again real soon.

Then my hear would sing a joyous tune.

Judy Wood

Do Not Fear (Song)

(God says to us)

Peace I leave you,

My peace I give you.

Let not your hearts

be troubled, don’t fear. (John 14:27)

(God’s children)

When I’m afraid

I will trust in you.

In God I trust,

I won’t be afraid. (Ps 56:3)

(God says to us)

Don’t be afraid,

I’m always with you.

Take courage child,

I’ll never leave you.

(God’s children)

When I’m afraid

I cry out to you.

You answer me,

I know I’ll be safe.

Judy Wood

I'm Never Alone (Song)

I’m Never Alone (Song)

Jesus and me,

Yes, Jesus and me.

Side by side we will walk.

He will never leave me alone.

It’s my Jesus and me.

The Two of us,

Just the two of us.

Together we will fight

any battle that comes along

The two of us will win.

Spirit and me,

The Spirit and me.

He is my comforter

interceding in prayer for me.

Yes, the Spirit helps me.

God waits for me,

Yes, God waits for me.

As the sunset appears

He’ll be there to welcome me home

for my God waits for me.

Judy Wood

Fears Flee

I hear a lion,

but see a tiny kitten.

My fears multiply

as Satan whispers to me.

Fears flee when gazing at God.

Judy Wood

Over the Moon

Wind blows on my face

I feel God’s embrace

He and I are in tune

With Him, I'll leap over the moon

Judy Wood

In the Shadow of the Cross

In the shadow of the cross

while hand in hand we walk

I will share my heart as we talk

in the shadow of the cross.

In the shadow of the cross

my sin at last I see

your precious blood has set me free

in the shadow of the cross.

In the shadow of the cross

I’ll meet with You each day

and from Your love I’ll never stray

In the shadow of the cross.

Judy Wood

We Wait in Hope

We cry to the LORD

(to the LORD)

who hears and rescues us

(rescues us)

We trust in Him

(we trust in Him)

Our mighty God

( Mighty God)

Our times are in

(times are in)

His hands.

(His hands)

When the storms arise

(storms arise)

He is our shield and help

(shield and help)

He guides our lives

(He guides our lives)

and lights our path.

(lights our path)

We wait in hope

(wait in hope)

for Him.

(for Him)

Judy Wood