Abiding In His Love

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’ve struggled with my thoughts tonight.
They scatter like the breeze
That ruffles through the summer grass
And dances in the trees.
 
It whispers to me of Your grace
And sings a song of praise,
Reminding me that time will heal
The sorrow of these days.
 
I place my trust and faith in You,
So, when the worries start,
I remember to let Your peace
Wash through my anxious heart.
 
You live within me through good times,
And in times of despair.
There’s never been a moment when
I couldn’t feel You there.
 
Tonight, my thoughts are all adrift
Like the soft summer breeze,
But I abide within Your love
And that sets me at ease.
 
John 15:9
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love.

Another Wonderful photo from AC's trip to Africa!!

The I AMs: I Am the True Vine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You are the vine, we are the branch,
Without You we can’t thrive.
We’d wither before we could bloom,
But, in You, we’re alive.
 
You are the vine, we are branch,
We flourish in Your strength
And grow within Your loving grace,
Into our faith, at length.
 
You are the vine, we are the branch.
May all the fruit we bear
Lead to a harvest rich and sweet
Because You, Lord, are there.
 
John 15:5
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.

The I AMs: I Am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Throughout the eons of this earth
Man struggled every day
To find the path we’re meant to walk,
The true and perfect way.
 
We knew that there was more to life
Than just living to die,
But, even though we sought the truth,
We seemed to pass it by.
 
We could not find these wondrous things,
The truth, the way that’s right,
A life of meaning beyond death,
Until You brought the Light.
 
With Your Light shining on the path
The Way has become clear,
The truth is evident to all,
And life eternal’s near.
 
You are all that we’ve sought, Sweet Christ,
All these long eons through.
You are the Way, the Truth, the Life,
Our path to Him is You!
 
John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

The I AMs: I Am the Resurrection and the Life

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This life is but a reflection
Of what will someday be,
And I am but a vague outline
Of that born again me.
 
I stand with faith that what I am
Will fade, then pass away,
And I will stand, resurrected,
On that long hoped for day.
 
You are the resurrection, Lord,
The life I long to see.
You have promised, and I believe
That promise sets me free.
 
This life is washed in sin and shame,
It always has been so,
But by Your mercy I’m redeemed!
More than believe, I know!
 
Lord, it is in that faith I stand,
And death now holds no stings.
For I’m a mere reflection of
What resurrection brings.
 
John 11:25
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live

Thank you, again, to AC for another wonderful blessing in photo form!!

The I AMs: I Am the Good Shepherd

 

 

 

 

 

My Shepherd watches over me,
For I am His to keep.
I do not fear that I’ll be lost,
The Shepherd guards His sheep.
 
I know His voice when He calls me,
And He knows my voice, too.
I need but whisper and He hears,
He’s there to lead me through.
 
I do not fear what is to come
As I did in the past,
For my Good Shepherd is on watch,
And His love holds me fast.
 
He’s my Good Shepherd, I’m His lamb,
I’ll follow Him always.
For He gave His life for my sins,
And I give Him all praise.
 
John 10:11 14
I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.

Another wonderful photo from AC and her trip to Africa. The blessings just keep coming! 

The I AMs: I Am the Door of the Sheep

 

 

 

 

 

 

You are the gate between this world
And that which feeds my soul.
I’m called to walk through this life now,
But I am still not whole.
 
I do not fear walking this world,
For I know You are there.
You are the gate to which I turn
In trouble or despair.
 
This world offers us the pretense
Of peace and joy and grace,
But the façade so quickly fades,
Leaving pain in its place.
 
It’s not until I walk back through
The Gate of Your mercy,
That I can let go of the pain
This world inflicts on me.
 
It’s good to walk out in the world
And do what I’m called to,
But joy is knowing You’re the Gate
I can walk back home through.
 
John 10:9
I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.

Yet another sweet photo gift from AC and her trip to Africa. They aren't sheep, but they are venturing out in the world,,,