JONAH AND THE BIG FISH

 

All through the Bible,

we know for sure.

That page after page,

there's truth in every scripture.

But with any Bible story,

there's something we can miss.

Like Jonah and the fish,

there's more to this.

The Lord spoke to Jonah,

he was given a mission.

A message to Ninevites,

for their sinful actions.

"Go to the city of Nineveh,

and preach against it." 

Because of their wickedness,

God had seen it.

But Jonah ran away,

with no intent to return.

He sailed for Tarshish,

to flee from the Lord.

But God did something,

that got Jonah's attention.

The big fish had a purpose,

God's plan was accomplished.

ALMIGHTY GOD

 

When it comes to troubles,

and even trials too.

When it suddenly happens,

what do you do?

It can lead to hardship,

that makes life a mess.

You can count on God,

in times like this.

WE HAVE AN ALMIGHTY GOD,

WHO'S THERE FOR YOU.

THERE'S NOTHING TOO HARD,

OR ANYTHING HE CAN'T DO.

EVEN WITH HIS PROMISES,

YOU SHOULD ALWAYS BELIEVE.

THE HELP YOU NEED,

YOU'LL CERTAINLY RECEIVE.

When it comes to grieving,

it's hard to go through.

There's so much uncertainty,

what can you do?

The loss of a loved one,

what's left for you?

So what matters now,

you know this truth.

WE HAVE AN ALMIGHTY GOD,

WHO'S THERE FOR YOU.

THERE'S NOTHING TOO HARD,

OR ANYTHING HE CAN'T DO.

EVEN WITH HIS PROMISES,

YOU SHOULD ALWAYS BELIEVE.

THE HELP YOU NEED,

YOU'LL CERTAINLY RECEIVE.

 

STORY WORTH SHARING

 

She was a successful lady,

everybody looked up to.

There was nothing,

that she couldn't do.

But she was involved,

in a car crash.

She lost her mobility,

her hopes were dashed.

An independent woman,

now she needed support.

When her family came,

they saw she was hurt.

They were in shock,

what had occurred.

So they gathered together,

and prayed for her.

She was back at home,

but now she was disabled.

The question remained,

if her prayer would be answered.

It didn't take long,

to know what's next.

She became a teacher,

which God had planned.

Despite her limitations,

she was eager to start.

It was a new career,

she would take part. 

With all the skills,

that she still knew.

She taught others how,

so they can do it too.

GOD'S WORD

 

It was many years ago,

on an ordinary day.

I found this book,

that I still read today.

It opened my mind,

like no other book.

What it revealed to me,

I had a new outlook.

It was about God,

and what I was created for.

The more I read his Word,

the more I would discover.

God's Word led me,

in the right direction.

I found my Savior,

who provided me salvation.

There's a better way to live,

the Bible told me how.

I followed God's way,

I'm a better person now.

As long as I live,

I read my Bible daily.

My transformation continues,

just like in the beginning.

                  

                                     

DO IT ALL FOR THE LORD

 

I see the sunshine,

coming from my window.

I know it's time,

to get up and go.

I'm up and ready,

and full of gusto.

The best way to start,

the only way I know.

I head out the door,

with a smile on my face.

What God has planned,

it's already in place.

No matter what's ahead,

this is what I seek.

To be a blessing,

to those in need.

So wherever I go,

the people I meet.

And all the tasks,

I need to complete.

Whether word or deed,

it is my goal.

I do all this,

for my Savior Lord.

BATTLE IS THE LORD'S

 

There were constant battles,

the Israelites were involved in.

Now there was another one,

that was about to begin.

Gideon's army was assembled,

all thirty-two thousand men.

But this was the Lord's battle,

for God to win.

God wanted Gideon's army,

to depend on him.

So the thirty-two thousand,

God had to trim.

Gideon followed God's instructions,

three hundred left for the war.

While the enemy had a total,

over one hundred thousand more.

The power of God was displayed,

with many enemies were slain. 

It was the Lord's victory,

a knowledge they gained.

It was a lesson,

they learned firsthand.

It's impossible for us,

but the Lord can.

GOD IS FOR US

 

For fear will flee,

because God is great.

The same goes for worry,

it will soon fade.

It's like the darkness,

can't overcome the light.

Our troubles have no chance,

with God's power and might.

When there's any problem,

we have to face.

We rely on God,

he has a plan in place.

God can do all things,

nothing can stop him.

So whatever God does,

soon we will see it.

We know our life,

is in God's hands.

He's Lord over everything,

so we'll be able to stand.

If we believe all this,

who can be against us?

When we already know,

God is for us.

WHEN LOVE IS THERE

 

We can do good works,

it is not enough.

Nor give all our money,

if we do not love.

Because without love,

we gain nothing at all.

We're just a resounding gong,

or a clanging cymbal.

When love is there,

there is no doubt.

Love is always kind,

it is not proud.

It's not self-seeking,

it does not envy.

Love always protects,

and it's always friendly.

We find love is patient,

it's not easily angered.

It keeps no record,

of anything done wrong.

Love never gives up,

it will always persevere.

That's when we know,

when love is there.

TEST OF OUR FAITH

 

There's so many bible stories,

I could tell you.

There's one about three men,

what they went through.

In the book of Daniel,

it's about Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego.

The king issued a decree,

a test for the trio.

An image made of gold,

they refused to worship it.

They were found guilty,

death was imminent.

All three were thrown,

into a blazing furnace.

The fire took the lives,

of everyone else.

They were not harmed,

they walked out alive.

The king was amazed,

all three men survived.

We may never experience,

what they went through.

Our faith will be tested,

do we serve God too?

SAY NO TO UNGODLINESS

 

Beware of false teaching,

and the lies they say.

They try to convince us,

it's better their way.

They make it appealing,

with intent to persuade.

Our knowledge of God's Word,

then comes into play.

God gave us the Bible,

so we know for certain.

How we live for God,

and we obey him.

Without this knowledge,

we can be deceived.

But with God's Word,

we know what to believe.

So we read the Bible,

we're able to discern.

What God really said,

so we won't be fooled.

When we gain this knowledge,

then we will know.

When something is wrong,

we just say NO!

SPIRITUAL WARFARE

 

We got to be ready,

we got to be alert.

We're in a battle,

that we can't ignore.

There's a spiritual warfare,

for our very soul.

The only way to win,

is help from the Lord.

We got to be equipped,

we use God's armor.

To withstand Satan schemes.

who started this war.

There's a battle going on,

in the world we live in.

It's not against the flesh,

but what is unseen.

The evil is against us,

but we're not alone.

We have God's presence,

and we fully know.

God provided the armor,

so we can stand firm.

And in the end,

we're going to win.

IT'S SUNDAY MORNING

 

It's Sunday morning,

the people are arriving.

They gather at church,

where everyone is invited.

They go to church,

to worship God only.

To honor him with songs,

and bring him glory.

They come before the Lord,

with joyful noise.

No matter what song,

or how good their voice.

The band plays the music,

the choir is singing.

All the people take part,

in the service praising.

They hear the message,

the pastor is preaching.

They even take time,

to do some praying.

They fellowship with others,

in their bible study.

In the house of the Lord,

where people are friendly.

GOD IS OUR REFUGE

 

I had my hopes,

this was the place.

Until I encountered evil,

and accusation I faced.

I didn't see it coming,

when I was accused.

My future was in jeopardy,

my life was doomed.

I had to shield myself,

and I was shaking.

In my darkest moment,

I started praying.

I kept repeating,

"I can't do this."

"I need your help,"

"in my time of distress."

I was found innocent,

and I forgave her.

Since then I recovered,

I had to start over.

As bad as it was,

it drew me closer.

To the one I need,

my Lord and Savior.