Hiding In Shame - Re-Posted

Oh Lord, I doubted You today,

I feared You were not there.
Though it was only one moment,
I felt such deep despair.
And now I hide myself in shame,
Though You see everywhere,
For I am so unworthy of
The fact that You still care.
 
Dear Lord, I thank You for the love
That sees beyond sin’s stain
And calls me from my hiding place
Into Your Grace again.
I failed, once more, to just trust You, 
But You do not complain,
And, thanks to love beyond my worth,
My sins will not remain.

Testing My Faith Walk - Re-Posted

I don’t know why I feel afraid,

Or why I feel alone.
I only know I feel an ache
That cuts me to the bone.  
 
I’m pretty sure I’ll be alright,
But still there is this doubt
That I might not have my whole life
Properly figured out.
 
I want to run away and hide,
But where am I to go
When I the one I’m running from.
Though, why, I still don’t know.
 
These are the times that test the soul
To see if our faith walk
Has strength enough to push on through,
Or if it’s just all talk.
 
Oh Lord, though I may quake in fear,
Or weep alone at night,
I plan to rise up rejoicing
In each tomorrow’s light.
 
My walk may not be quite as strong
As I wish it could be,
But still I rise up in Your light
And step out, faithfully.

What Lies Ahead - Re-Posted

The road ahead lies out of sight,

At least it’s out of mine,
But God has my road well in view
For His sight is divine.
 
I do not fear the road ahead,
I fear not going there,
For God would not lay out a path
Without considered care.
 
So let me pack my bags and go
Beyond what I can see,
For I will not walk there alone.
God always walks with me.
 
Micah 6:8
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

Photo a blessing from ATF. Thank you for such a perfect praise photo!

One Baptism - Re-Posted

John called them into the water

That they might start anew.
He called them and they answered him,
But they came seeking You.  
 
Today I stand upon a shore
Where still waters flow deep,
And pray that promised redemption’s
A promise You’ll still keep.
 
For I have wandered far in sin,
Made many a poor choice,
But then I heard a call to come
And I’ve answered that voice.
 
I turned from the world I have known
Because You called my name.
And now I stand here by the shore
In all my guilt and shame.
 
I don’t think there’s water enough
To wash them from my soul,
But in Your love, is redemption
Enough to make me whole.
 
So I stand ready, on this shore
To start my life anew,
Baptized, not by its cold waters,
But by my faith in You.
 
Ephesians 4:4-6 
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

Another vacation photo from ATF! I'm sure enjoying her vacation!

Gone Askew - Re-Posted

The world seems quite wonky these days,

As if it’s gone askew,
But I know that it’s in good hands
Since they belong to You.
 
I don’t ask that You make it straight,
I’ve come to understand
However lopsided it is,
It runs at Your command.
 
But I do ask one thing of You,
Knowing You’ve got this planned,
Please help me keep my balance and
Remember how to stand!

This is a delightful photo from ATF and her travels through the NE!