1 John 1:5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There in the cloudy grey of dawn

The sun burst swiftly through
And, though it lingered but a span,
It made me think of you.
For You shine out when all is dark,
Though sometimes I don’t see.
Yet, even when I don’t see you
You’re always there for me.
Thus, when I look into the light
I see your perfect face
And I thankful for the love
That’s born of loving Grace!
 
1 John 1:5

This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.

Faith and Flaws

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I know it isn’t without flaw,

But my faith rests in you.
I know the storms will come and go
And that you’ll see me through.
I know that my faith wobbles some,
That it is sometimes frail,
But, with my faith or without it,
Your love will never fail.
 
Lamentations 3:22
Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.

The Long Journey

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The journey has been long, my Lord,

The way not always smooth,
And there have been feathers ruffled
That I can never soothe,
But with your hand beneath my wings,
Your light upon my face,
I know that I will find a way
To reach your resting place!
 
Acts 7:49
“‘Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. What kind of house will you build for me? says the Lord. Or where will my resting place be?

A Light on My Path

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When I get down, lost in the dark,

I call your name in praise.
Then your love lights my darkest nights,
It warms my weary days.
 
I often lose track of my joy,
With worries all around,
But your light lifts my gaze above
The rugged, broken ground.
 
And, when I raise my eyes to you
I see that I am blessed,
I recognize I’m filled with joy
And I’m no longer stressed.
 
Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Everyday Miracles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are miracles unfathomed

In every little thing:
Who chose the colors leaves would turn
And taught the birds to sing?
What makes the river, fresh and sweet,
Spill into ocean’s salt?
Why are some mountains robed in green
While others show each fault?
Who picked the petals for each bloom
And tucked them on the stem?
Why do the mushrooms, bright and red,
Grow when the world’s most grim?
 















Who laid the plans for each of these,
And formed them with his hand?
Who could have known so many things
That we don’t understand?
What mighty force of will and mind
Worked with each small aspect
So that each part fit in its place
With no flaw to detect?
We look for miracles profound
His glories to proclaim,
But I find it’s the little things
Which justify His name!
 
Psalm 147:5
5 Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit.

On the Sea

 

I once set sail upon a sea

And knew not where I’d land,

But I knew that both ship and I

Were sailing in God’s hand.

 

I know the wind that filled my sails

Was born within His heart.

So even when the tides run slack,

Those winds will not depart.

 

Within the rising of the gale

When all my seas grow rough,

I know that His strength will be there

And it will be enough.

 

Then, when I come at last to port,

My final journey done,

The winds will still and I will rest

Beside His shining Son.

 

Photo is a blessing from C. Marty. Thank you!!

Boundless Love

As wave on wave comes rolling in

I lack the faith to swim,
Though I know all that boundless love
Can only come from him.
I've never been the kind of girl
Who deserved so much grace,
And yet it washes all around
Like a loving embrace.
How can he love me boundlessly?
It overwhelms my mind.
And yet wherever I may look
His love is all I find.

Flying Blind

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today I fly a little blind,

Something obscures the skies.
I’m not sure if it’s clouds or rain
Or tear drops in my eyes.
But I have places I must go
And things that I must do,
So I will fly on through it all
And pray you’ll see me through.
 
Revelation 21:4
4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.

Alzheimer's and Lost Friends, Found

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today my praise is simple thanks

For something rare and sweet,
The moment when a blissful smile
And lost memories meet.
 
A name from a past, barely mine,
And yet my heart beat fast.
It seemed perfect that they should call
And join her with her past.
 
She’s lost so much over the years,
Her love, free will, her mind,
But there, across the miles and years,
A long lost smile she’d find.
 
They laughed about the days gone by,
She tried to answer back.
And when the words got lost halfway
They picked up all the slack.
 
I watched a face, weary with years,
Light up with a bright smile
And thanked You for her long lost friends,
Found after all this while.

Friends, Food and Blessings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Most days it’s the simplest things
That make living worth while,
Like sharing time with those we love;
Food, spiced with a warm smile.
A meal prepared by loving hands,
Laughter that’s shared by all;
God’s bounty sent to bless our lives
In simple ways and small.

Acts 14:17
Yet he has not left himself without testimony: He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy."