Psalm 102:25

 

The mountain and the rising moon

Are equal in his sight,

Both were conceived within his mind
And fashioned by his might.
Though each one fills a special role,
Defined by his command,
Yet they reflect the master plan
Directed by his hand.

Psalm 102:25
In the beginning you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.

My Heart Leaps With Joy

Troubles followed complications,

Both of them followed me.
The day went quickly straight down hill,
And yet my spirit’s free,
For I am not without your grace.
My heart leaps up in me.

I did not fall before the pain,

I stood on my two feet,
And, though the day went far astray,
I will not claim defeat,
For you stayed with me through it all.
Your love makes me complete.

You are my strength when I am weak,

You shield me through the worst,
And when the world falls down on me
You always reach me first.
So I will dance with boundless joy,
Though life may do its worst.

Psalm 28:7

The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.

Psalm 95:4

The journey’s not an easy one,

But we don’t climb alone,
For God has placed his perfect name
On every rock and stone.

And, while we struggle with the climb

To reach the mountain’s peak,
It’s he who guides the steps we take,
For he knows what we seek.

So place your faith in him whose hand

Holds up the mountain’s crest,
For, though the way is challenging,
With him, you’ll meet the test.

Psalm 95:4

In his hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to him.

Thank You to My Wonderful Family

Family can be a blessing,

And they can be a curse,
But I know one thing without doubt…
Without them things get worse.
 
They’re always there when you need help,
And sometimes when you don’t,
But I couldn’t live without them…
And I vow that I won’t.

Yes, God has plans we’ll never know,

But some plans he’s made clear,
For he has blessed me with great kin
And they are more than dear.

A Frog on the Hot Deck

The plants were withering from heat,

I watered every pot.
A little frog jumped out in fear
On to a deck too hot.

His fear of drowning in the flood

Outweighed the threat of heat,
So he jumped to the open deck
And landed at my feet.

I saw myself, on other days,

When I was running scared.
I ended up in a blind leap
And you were there, prepared.

You picked me up and kept me safe,

I learned that move from you,
And so I tucked him some place safe…
Like you taught me to do.

Psalm 71:20

Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up.

Ephesians 2:10

The task was hers, by His design,

To give life to each chick.
Although she might have planned on more,
Some things we cannot pick,
For we are each formed by God’s hand,
With good works we’re to do.
By doing them with loving hearts
His glory can shine though,
And every new life that we touch
Will grow strong in his light
That they, in turn, might have a chance
To shine within his sight.

Ephesians 2:10

10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

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Drowning

Today, Lord, I feared I might drown

For I was sinking fast,
But then I reached my hand to you
And I felt safe at last.
This life in which you’ve placed us, Lord,
Can leave us heaved and tossed,
But your hand’s always there to grab,
That we might not be lost.
So, when the waters get too rough
And I fear I might drown,
I’ll reach my hand right up to where
Your hand is reaching down.

Matthew 8:25

The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!”

Thank you for a Wonderful Day

Thank you for the laughter

Thank you for the fun
Thank you for the clear skies
Thank you for the sun
Thank you for the moments
Thank you for the smiles
Thank you for safe travels
Through all the long miles.

Psalm 119:60

I dawdled over all the things

You wanted me to do
Until I understood that I
Enjoy obeying you.

And now I rush to face each task,

To see them fully through,
For nothing brings me more delight
Than knowing I’ve pleased you.

Psalm 119:60

60 I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands.

Sisters

Some sisters were born that way,

While others came to be,
Either way I love them all
And I know they love me!

Our roots intertwine for strength,

A strength that will abide.
I know I can face what comes
With sisters at my side.

Thank you for my sisters, Lord,

And for the love they give.
They make life a better place
For me to grow and live.

Hosea 2:1

“Say of your brothers, ‘My people,’ and of your sisters, ‘My loved one.’