Tears and Joy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I always sing a song of joy,

When sorrow fills my heart.

I know that grief won’t linger long

When joy has room to start.

 

This time of year brings memories,

Those memories bring tears.

I would have thought they’d have moved on

After so many years.

 

Yet they still hide behind my eyes,

And well out now and then.

That’s when I lift my voice and sing

To let the joy back in.

 

While sorrow has its place in life,

It’s for joy that we yearn.

So, I’ll keep singing til I feel

My joy start to return.

 

Psalm 126:5

Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.

I Am Yours

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s simple to say I am Yours,

It’s harder to live out.

The world can lead my thoughts astray

Or fill my mind with doubt.

 

I’ve found myself far off the path

More than a time or two,

And I’d have wandered out there still

If it were not for You.

 

You called me to come back to You,

And, joyfully, I came.

You redeemed me and I am Yours,

Beloved and free of shame.

 

Although the world whispers to me

Of all that might have been,

Lord, I am Yours. Despite the lure,

I will not stray again.

 

John 12:26

Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.

 

Light In Darkness

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is my hope on dreary days,

That faith will lead me through

Until I see a bright sunrise

That reminds me of You.

 

When all the world is dark and grim

The things I hold on to

Are knowing the light will return,

And I’ll always have you.

 

Matthew 4:16

the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.”