A Chance To Help

I’m on watch for a chance to help

As often as I can,
For You have asked that we should live
To serve our fellow man.
 
I do not seek to smooth their way,
That’s not at my command,
But, if I can help in rough spots,
I want to lend a hand.
 
So I am always on the watch
For something I can do;
By serving others in my life,
In truth, I’m serving you!
 
Galatians 5:13
You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.

Watching Always

The cold wind whines about the eaves,

But still I watch for You.
The dark clouds blot out all the stars,
But I will see it through.
For I will watch through all night brings
As You’ve asked me to do,
And I will wait beside Your door
Watching, ever, for You.  

Proverbs 8:34

Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway.

In All Things, See Him

Though ice and cold consumed my world,

As if it might well drown,
And all was frozen white with ice
That had been winter brown,
Yet still I felt my spirits soar
As more snow pelted down,
For, even in that icy world,
I found my Savior’s crown!

I Bow in Prayer

Today my praise is short and sweet,

Thank you for everyone I meet
Who seems to go out of their way
To lift me up, Lord, every day.
 
Thank you for those who let me grieve
And yet teach me to still believe.
Thank you for those who do what’s right,
And those who give me strength to fight,
 
For those who lend a helping hand
And those who try to understand.
I bow my head now, Lord, to pray,
Please guard them on their walk today.

Growing Tall

It never was quite like the rest,

But still, however bent,
The little tree stood proudly there
For it was heaven sent.
 
Though its life was more difficult
Than those who shared its wood,
Still it rose upward to the sky
Doing the best it could.
 
And from its faithful diligence
I’ve learned what I should know,
I dwell, not on what holds me back,
But what helps me to grow!
 
2 Peter 3:18
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.

Diamonds From Tears

The little tears our worries wept

Are gathered through the night,
They start to sparkle with new joy
At the first touch of light.
 
For dawn’s fresh light reflects His grace
Into our darkest fears
And polishes them with His love
Making diamonds of tears.

The Light in the Tunnel

There is light at the tunnel’s end,

Though I still can’t take ease,
But the torrents of headlong winds
Have settled to a breeze.
 
I’m facing still more ups and down,
But that light’s growing bright
And if I just keep stepping out
I’ll break through to the light.
 
I could not make it through these days
If Your light wasn’t there,
For it has shown so brightly, Lord,
I couldn’t doubt Your care.
 
Psalm 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

You Are Enough

The day was filled with lots of clouds,

But still the sun shone through.
I might recall just the tough times
If it were not for You.
You sent me blessings in the fears
That I kept clinging to,
And every time I gave up hope
Your grace burst forth anew.
So, though I’m weary from the day
And sadness lingers, too,
I’ll focus not on what went wrong,
But what went right with You!!!
 
John 6:35
Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.

Webs of Stress

There are layers of stress each day

That snare us like dark webs,
And hold us tightly in their grasp
Until our courage ebbs.
 
They draw the light and joy of life
Out of our every day
And leave us longing for the chance
That there’s a better way.
 
The truth is that there is a way,
Trust God and let stress go,
Then watch each dark web, in His light,
Adopt a joyous glow.

Rising In Flight

I’m taking off to a new life,

Rising on wings of grace,
Missing what I will leave behind,
Thrilled to find my new place.
 
Although I feel like I’m alone
As I reach for the sky,
I know my flock, those who love me,
Is rising up nearby.
 
For though I’m off to a new life,
Those who have loved me so
Will never let me fly somewhere
That their love cannot go.