Your Love Flows - Re-Posted

 

Your love is like a mountain stream,

Its water, pure and sweet,
Nourishing all as it washes
Around the mountain’s feet.

Yet love, that has its source in You,
Is sweeter in its flow
Than any stream born of this earth.
Its spate won’t ebb or slow.

Its feeds even the barren heart
Until it lives anew
And opens up in verdant joy
As Your love cascades through.

Isaiah 41:18
I will make rivers flow on barren heights, and springs within the valleys. I will turn the desert into pools of water, and the parched ground into springs.

Another nod to ATF. She has sent me so many wonderful photos, we may never run short again! Love her!

Just... Thank You

 
Thank You for watching over me
Thank You for staying near
Thank You for guarding those I love
Who are so very dear

Thank You for watching over me
Thank You for all you do
Thank You that all the roads I walk
Lead me right back to you

Thank You for watching over me
Thank You for so much grace
Thank You for being everywhere
When I need to see your face.

Psalm 21:6
Surely You have granted him unending blessings and made him glad with the joy of Your presence.

Where is My Faith - Re-Posted

 

I plan to step out in faith, Lord,

But it won’t be today.
I meant to get it done, I did.                             
Then life got in the way.  

Just as I raised my foot to go
I thought of something more.
It wouldn’t be wise to step out,
Unsure of what’s in store.

I know that’s what stepping in faith
Is meant to be about,
But I was just too frightened still
To faithfully step out.

So give me one more day, I pray,
And help my faith to grow.
I don’t want to let You down, Lord,
When I step out and go.

Luke 8:25
“Where is your faith?” he asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.”

The Word Endures - Re-Posted

 

In the spring the new grass appears,

Waving sweet and high,
Though, with the drought of summer’s heat,
It withers up to die.

The summer grasses sweep the field

Where cheerful blossoms grow,
But soon they will be buried in
Deep drifts of ice and snow.

The beauty of the earth is frail,

Passing in a season,
But still the Word of God endures,
His great love, the reason.

Isaiah 40:8
The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.

Wrapped in Light - Re-Posted

 

Glory shone upon the mountain,

Rising at your command.
Robed in light, the morning trembles,
Gilding the sleeping land.
My heart is swift to rise to you,
A hawk above the strand,
Winging cross the brightening sky
To rest upon your hand.

 Psalm 104:2-3

The Lord wraps himself in light as with a garment; he stretches out the heavens like a tent and lays the beams of his upper chambers on their waters.

A Flawed Reflection - Re-Posted

 

Before the clouds consumed the sun,

Which disappeared from view,
I got one last glimpse of its light
As it came peeking through.
There, with that last glimpse of its gold
And its reflected hue,
I saw an image of myself
As I reflected You.

As the perfection of the sun
Was marred by water’s face,
So is my reflection of You
A poor glimpse of Your grace,
Yet that water flashed with a light
My heart longed to embrace,
And I pray I might reflect You
Even with that small trace.

God's Artistry - Re-Posted

 

Exquisite is autumn’s array,

Breathless I gaze in awe
At God’s mastery on display,
Beauty without a flaw.

How was it that I dreaded this?
Autumn seemed here too fast,
But I’m reminded now of why
I’ve relished autumns past.

Each season brings its gifts to bear,
Unique, perfect and grand.
Autumn’s gift undoubtedly is
Leaves, painted by God’s hand.

So let the cool winds chill the air
And bring the autumn on.
I’ll stand in awe of autumn’s gift
Until the leaves are gone.

Freed of My Chains - Re-Posted

 

When I was wrapped in guilt and sin,
Harsh chains that dragged me down,
You lifted me, You broke my chains
And offered me a crown.

When I was mired in my pain,
Chained to heartache and woe,
You tore the chains from round my heart
To give joy room to grow.

Now I raise songs of gratitude
And leave my chains behind.
You love endures unfailingly
You've healed me, heart and mind. 

Psalm 107: 13-15
Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He brought them out of darkness, the utter darkness, and broke away their chains. Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind,

What I Have Been Seeking - Re-Posted

 

It seems that I have spent my life

Seeking so many things,
Hoping that I would find in them
All of the joy life brings.

And yet, though I have quested long,
I found not what I want.
I am grown weary from my quest,
My soul is worn and gaunt.

At last I think I understand
What You want me to do,
Please help me get back on the path
That will lead me to You.

For I have learned that what I sought
Is not on earth at all,
But born in heaven, of Your love.
Oh Lord, please hear my call.

Matthew 7:7
Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.

Kick Up a Little Dust - Re-Posted

 
Each week, when I clean up the house,
The dust flies everywhere.
I know I cleaned it up last week
And yet, this week, it’s there.

I can’t imagine where it’s from,
It has no great value,
And yet it’s always back again
Despite all that I do. 

The Bible says God gathered dust
To form from it a man
And then God breathed life into him.
That’s how this all began.

So that makes dust more relevant,
In fact, it seems a must.
If God could make good use of it
Then I can too, I trust.

Each week I’ll clean the new dust up,
Because it's still a must,
But now then I’ll take time to
Kick up a little dust.

Genesis 2:7
Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.

Shadow of Darkness - Re-Posted

 

I walked the dark valley today,

Its shadows looming grim.
I would not have found my way through
If I had not had Him.
 
I felt the dark sweep over me
As I knelt down to weep.
I had forgotten the promise
That I am His to keep.
 
But, as the tears spilled from my eyes
To settle in heart,
I heard Him call my name softly
And I felt new hope start.
 
The valley may be long and dark,
But it will end someday,
And I won’t walk that path alone.
He’ll guide me all the way.
 
So I rose up and turned my face
Toward the growing light,
No longer fearful of my path,
Protected by His Might.

This gorgeous photo of the Tennessee Valley is a gift from LRS. What a breathtaking view and it makes me long to see it in person. Thank You, L!

Quiet Moments - Re-Posted

 

Why is it, in quiet moments,

My thoughts turn back to You?
With all the hopes I’d like to live
And all that I’ve been through,
How is it that I always find
My mind is fixed on You?

There are so many plans to make,
Of things I’d like to do,
And all the mistakes that I’ve made
Require a thought or two.
Yet when I find the time to think
I find I think of You.

I don’t know how it came to be,
I just know that it’s true…
When I have quiet time to think,
I always think of You.

I Need Your Light - Re-Posted

 

I need a little sunshine, Lord,

My spirit’s growing pale.
My attitude is crumbling
And my hope’s getting frail.

The day has been so weary, Lord,
And I am growing weak.
I know You’re the only source of
That light for which I seek.

And so I turn my eyes to You,
My face I lift in praise.
You are the sunlight that I need
To bring me brighter days.

2 Corinthians 4:6
For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.

Old Age and Joy - Re-Posted

 

My hair’s a little faded now,

But I still bloom with joy,
For I don’t need beauty or youth,
Your sweet grace to enjoy.

Although I’m slipping on in years,
There’s much I’ve left to do.
For years I lived focused on me
But now I live for You.

I may be past my brightest bloom,
But, without doubt, I know
I’m blessed that You love me so much
That I have room to grow.

Psalm 92:14
They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green

My Good Life - Re-Posted

 

I don’t know what comes with the dawn,

Or what my day will be,
But I will rise and give this day
The very best of me.

My time is brief upon this earth,
Someday I won’t be here,
So I am inclined to live life
As if my time is dear.

I want to love with all my heart
And never fear to try.
I want to know it mattered that
I lived, before I die.

I don’t want those I leave behind
To weep when I am gone.
I’d rather that they live with joy
And boldly carry on.

My life is not significant
And neither, thus, am I,
But I have a part in God’s plan
To play before I die.

So I will rise up with the dawn,
Giving each day my best,
Until I watch my last sunset
And settle to my rest. 

James 3:13

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 

This cheery, sweet photo is a gift from my niece, RM. It is Lake Geneva, in Switzerland. Love that girl!! Very much!

Two Great Lights - Re-Posted

 

How splendid are the works of God,

Formed by His mighty hand
And still, despite their awesome mien,
They answer His command.

Moving forever in their path
Above both sea and land,
They seem eternal, yet someday
They’ll crumble into sand.

How fleeting, in the sight of God,
Yet endless to our eyes,
They remind us of His power
As they sweep through the skies.

Genesis 1:16
God made two great lights—the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made the stars.

Doing A New Thing - Re-Posted

 

I’m putting the dark behind me.

Though it will still be there,
My focus will be on The Lord
For He has Grace to spare.

I’m putting sorrow behind me.
Though I still feel the pain,
I’ll let the Lord fill up my heart
Until it’s well again.

I’m putting anger behind me.
Though it tugs at me so,
I’m giving it up to The Lord
And then I’m letting go.

I’m putting all the things that hurt
The person I should be
Behind me so that, by His love,
The Lord can set me free.

Isaiah 43:19

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.

Herding This Cat - Re-Posted

 

I can be sanctimonious,

Though I’ve small grounds to be.
I find that I’m willfully blind
To truths I ought to see. 

I tend to put off, for today,
The things I ought to do
And I’ve been known to jump head first
In what I should think through.

I can be quite preoccupied
Or scattered here and there.
In fact, I often lose track of
What I’m doing and where.

I talk before I start to think
And then things come out wrong.
It’s not that odd I’d stick my nose
Where it does not belong. 

It’s just like herding cats most days
To keep me on the track
And that’s why I’m so grateful, Lord,
That You’ve got this cat’s back.

I say Rejoice - Re-Posted

 

In sunshine or in shadow, Lord,

I will rejoice in You.
Though I am happy or I’m sad,
That praise will see me through.

Lord, in all things I’ll lift Your praise,
Rejoicing as I sing,
For You are with me, through it all,
With all the Grace You bring!

Through all the days of easy joy,
And those of sorrow, too.
I will rejoice, for come what may,
My faith rests, Lord, in You.

Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.

One Lost Heart - Re-Posted

 

I look for You within each dawn

And at the fall of night.
I find You just beneath each thought,
Waiting just out of sight.

You have created all the worlds
And hold them in Your hand,
Yet still You answer when I call.
I barely understand

The force of love that is so great
That You would pause to hear
A whispered word from one lost heart
That needs to know You’re near. 

Psalm 34:18 
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Finding A Better View - Re-Posted

 

It’s time that I lift myself up

And change my point of view.
I have to reach some higher ground
To find the pathway through.

This world is getting crazier
With every passing day
And if I can’t find higher ground
I might well go astray.

There are so many crossing paths
That seem right at first glance,
But I would be much wiser to
Look upon them askance.

I don’t have time to sit and wait,
But I need to see clear,
So I can avoid pits and snares
Before I draw too near.

Oh Lord, please help me to climb up,
And find a better view.
I’m trying to stay on the path
That leads me right to You.

Proverbs 22:5
In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls, but those who would preserve their life stay far from them.

The End of the Path - Re-Posted

  
It looks as if it leads nowhere,

But that’s where I must go.
For when I’ve left the world behind
My thoughts turn clear and slow.

The chaos of this busy world
Settles in its true place
And I, once more, remember life
Is formed within Your Grace.

Then I can hear that still, small voice
That I love tending to,
For there, at the end of the path,
At last, Lord, I hear You. 

1 Kings 19:12 

After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.

Wings of Faith - Re-Posted

 

You have to rise above yourself

To give your wings a try;

You can't cling to what holds you back

If you intend to fly.

You can’t be tethered to the earth

And still learn to climb high,

So let go of the sins now past,

Then rise and dance the sky!

For you have been renewed in Him,

Your strength is not of earth.

So rise up on the wings of faith,

Rejoicing in rebirth!

Isaiah 40:31

but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

A Day Of Rest - Re-Posted

 

Today I took some time off, Lord 

To smell a bloom or two. 

I know I left a lot undone 

That I needed to do, 

But I also needed the time 

To rest and to renew. 

Now, with a full and thankful heart, 

I lift this day to You.

Genesis 2:3

Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.

In Peace and Trust - Re-Posted

 

The evening settles quietly,

My day is done at last.
I cannot change the way it went,
For that dye has been cast.
But I can let the evening’s peace
Find its way into me
And I accept that this day went
As You meant it to be.
I don’t mind all the ups and downs
As long as You are there,
For I know that I’m in good hands
Through joy or through despair.
So I will settle in Your peace
That comes at end of day,
And I will let that perfect peace
Hold me within its sway.

Isaiah 26:3
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.

The Edge of the Unknown - Re-Posted

 

I’m not afraid, though I may stand

At the edge of what’s known,
For God has promised me His peace
And that I’m not alone.

Though I face the unfaceable,
I’ll face it without fear,
For nothing troubles me for long
When He is standing near. 

I turn toward what I can't see
With His peace in my heart.
I still don't know what lies ahead,
But this is where I start.

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Annoying Little Things - Re-Posted

 

There’s always something in the way,

Some little snag or snare.
It’s not enough to dissuade me,
Just slow my getting there.

Sometimes I let it frustrate me,
I even lose my cool.
But all that does is make it worse,
And I look like a fool.

I need to get perspective back,
Shrug those small things away.
There’s far too much that matters more
To let them cause dismay.

Lord, help me see small things as small,
And focus on my goal.
That way I’ll reach You happier
In heart and mind and soul.

Hebrews 12:1-2 
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.