Friday, March 15, 2024

GRACE OF GOD

 


We have a God,

with compassion and mercy.

And abounding in love,

for all humanity.

So when we sinned,

and death was certain.

God sent his Son,

to die for our sin.

We can't ignore this,

that would be a mistake.

We seek the Lord,

before it's too late.

So when there's grace,

there is salvation.

When there's a Savior,

there is redemption.

When there's repentance,

there is forgiveness.

When we're born again,

there's no more darkness.

So by grace of God,

our sins he forgave.

Jesus took our place,

so we can be saved. 



Friday, March 8, 2024

LIFE WITH PURPOSE

 


I live this life,

that God has given me.

According to his purpose,

that became my calling.

It is my desire,

to follow God's plan.

With help from the Lord,

the only way I can.

I live on God's Word,

to pray without ceasing.

Give thanks to the Lord,

for all his blessings.

I live on God's grace,

and his awesome love.

The strength I need,

is from God above.

I live to serve God,

and my faith stands firm.

I live on his promises,

I can count on him.

He has it all planned,

what's yet to be.

Most important of all,

he's still working on me.





Friday, March 1, 2024

TRUST THE LORD

 


If you're in midst of trouble,

or maybe it's a broken heart.

Or consumed by grief.

and you're torn apart.

Whatever you're going through,

don't let it keep you down.

I'm here to remind you,

God will turn it around.

Because one thing is sure,

he's faithful to his Word.

Something good will happen,

when you trust the Lord.


When you're stricken with illness,

with no end in sight.

Don't give up hope,

your future looks bright.

Because behind the scene,

God is working it out.

So while you pray,

there should be no doubt.

The time will come,

something good will happen.

So trust the Lord,

you're prayer will be answered.



Friday, February 23, 2024

WORDS TO PONDER

 


In any good relationship,

there's love for one another.

But when there's a disagreement,

there's a problem we can encounter.

Each one can take a stance,

and react in a bad manner.

If we're not careful,

it'll get worse than ever.

There will be times,

we face some friction.

We can always try,

to find a solution.

The way to start,

we do our part.

We look at ourselves,

what's in our heart.

Don't stoke the fire,

and release any anger.

There are many ways,

to settle the matter.

If the conflict continues,

there's never a winner.

It takes both sides,

to make it better.



Friday, February 16, 2024

DIVINE REVELATION

 


I am accountable,

in what I say and do.

It's time to examine myself,

but through God's view.

God brought to light,

what I had hidden.

That inside of me,

there was hate God forbidden.

He opened my eyes,

what I failed to see.

That inside my heart,

there was bitterness in me.

What God made known,

my anger filled with fire.

It doesn't bring righteousness,

that God desires.

He opened my mind,

that I had sinned.

Now that I repented,

I know I was forgiven.

What God had exposed,

it was a divine revelation.

So now I'm headed,

in the right direction.



Friday, February 9, 2024

IT'S GOD'S WORD

 


Inside the Bible,

God speaks to us.

So we know firsthand,

he's the one we can trust.

By reading God's Word,

we find it's all true.

Because what God said,

he will surely do.

Open up the Bible,

it's time to show.

There are many verses,

we need to know.

Discover what he said,

the promises are his.

Watch it all unfold,

and see how great he is.

What the Bible reveals,

is not just information.

God provided his Word,

for our transformation.

You can also find,

they are not idle Words.

They are your life,

so it's better to learn.

Read the Word of God,

keep it in your heart.

Treasure all his Words,

never let it depart.

Our faith will not waver.

if we make it our goal.

To read the Bible daily,

it's food for our soul.



Friday, February 2, 2024

JESUS IS ALL I NEED


 

There's nothing wrong,

that we have desires.

To achieve a goal,

or even to thrive.

To purchase material things,

that are so appealing.

And there's even more,

but as for me.

JESUS IS ALL I NEED.

If I want anything,

I have a credit card.

So to make a choice,

it's not so hard.

But if I have plenty,

or even if I have less.

The most important thing,

I remind myself this.

JESUS IS ALL I NEED.

I've seen the ads, 

every day on TV.

It's not for me,

because what I believe.

King Solomon was right,

in what he said.

All is vanity,

so I choose instead.

JESUS IS ALL I NEED.





Friday, January 26, 2024

HOPE FOR THOSE WHO MOURN

 


Tears of sorrow,

are streaming down my face.

Pool of tears lay now,

on my pillow case.

They keep pouring out,

they never stop.

It leaves me torn,

and also worn out.

There's nothing on this earth,

that can fill my void.

So it leaves me stricken,

that I can't avoid.

But I have this hope,

that keeps me going.

My faith stands firm,

even when I'm grieving,

My help comes from the Lord,

that I am certain.

It's not the question if,

but it's about when.

It is God's will,

and done his way.

And in his time,

while I pray.

There's nothing impossible,

when I include him.

God chooses the moment,

when it begins.



Friday, January 19, 2024

WHAT A JOURNEY

 


I packed my belongings,

and left my hometown.

I drove down south,

and looked around.

I asked the Lord,

where I should be?

It was a journey,

God chose for me.

The time it took,

it was worth the wait.

And it all began,

in the summer of 98.

God chose South Carolina,

what a journey it's been.

Including the moment,

I was born again.

When I look back,

my life wasn't easy.

There were tough times,

but God was with me.

In every circumstance,

God helped me through.

I developed perseverance,

and endurance too.

I drew closer to God,

and I abide in him.

I became spiritually stronger,

than way back then.

So my journey continues,

and this I know.

God has a plan,

no matter where I go.



Friday, January 12, 2024

BIBLE AND A PRAYER

 


A father, mother and daughter,

left from a church gathering.

Where they spent time,

praising and singing.

When suddenly a loud pop,

their car blew a tire.

It crashed into a tree,

and it started on fire.

The neighbors heard the sound,

they quickly ran over.

They searched the car,

to find any survivor.

The father didn't make it,

they checked on the mother.

They saw her grab a bible,

and placed it near her daughter.

The mother smiled at her,

and soon she died.

They checked on the daughter,

and found her still alive.

The neighbors prayed together,

for God to help her.

She needed the Lord,

now more than ever.

It's two years later,

she's no longer a teenager.

She goes to church,

and sings in the choir.

Her future is all planned.

she wants to be a teacher.

And she reads the bible,

that belonged to her mother.




Friday, January 5, 2024

LIFE THAT MATTERS

 


Live your life that matters,

let's live for others.

And it all begins,

when we love one another.

Live your life with a purpose,

seek out those in need.

You become a blessing,

for any good deed.

Live your life with good works,

that shows you care.

Say some encouraging words,

like I'll be there.

Live your life with kindness,

in all you say and do.

Don't be afraid to say,

that I love you.

Live your life with a smile,

do this every day.

Show it to everyone,

it's like sunshine on display.

Live your life for Jesus,

do it for him.

It's never done in vain,

you can be assured of it.




Friday, December 29, 2023

NEW YEAR

 


This year is flying by,

and soon a new year.

When we look back,

it becomes very clear.

We had good times,

sometimes it was bad.

And we've been blessed,

we don't forget that.

So now we look ahead,

and we stay focused.

There will be challenges,

that will test us. 

Because we can't ignore,

there's violence everywhere.

The hatred is spreading,

we can't avoid it anywhere.

But we have hope,

during times of trouble.

We can overcome it,

even when we struggle.

Because we have Jesus,

the one we rely on.

Remember what he can do,

and also what he's done.

So in the new year,

let's continue to pray.

We read the bible,

and help someone today.

So whatever we can do,

we have this assurance.

God is in control,

so let's make a difference.



Friday, December 22, 2023

WHY JESUS CAME

 


It's our Savior Jesus,

who came down from heaven.

He became like us,

and lived back then.

He lived this life,

to fulfill God's plan.

He came to save us,

every woman and man.

The time he spent,

the impact Jesus made.

The hope he's given us,

the love he displayed.

He healed so many,

a lame man can walk.

Blind man can see,

while another can talk.

Then the ultimate sacrifice,

he paid for our sins.

That's why Jesus came,

it's where salvation begins.

And now we wait,

he will come again.

To take us home,

to be with him.