Works Of A Wordsmith

Once again I have destroyed myself, Bowed down by the storms of life, Bent over from the strain, The winds of self-doubt whip through my soul. To know truth in my intellect is not The same as knowing truth in my heart… So, I wind up back at the beginning— A lump of clay malformed, […]

You brought me through again. You always do, though I always doubt. I wish I could let them all go. Still, as many times as You prove faithful, It seems I turn out just as often faithless… I know that I KNOW You will come through every single time, As well as I’m aware How […]

Father, in my weakness I can only fall on You. Holy God, forgive me; help me, Holy Spirit, too… Please, I want to turn away from ugliness of sin. I need Your light of truth, God, on the root that lies within. This process, Lord, is painful, yet I long to just be clean. Please, […]

I’ve seen so many faces Friends and loved ones, Strangers and acquaintances, Co-workers, peers, children, and elders— Famous and unknown… But only One face that I truly long for… The One I so fear disapproval from and Pray for mercy from. When I shall stand before His throne, That Visage of infinite glory and light, […]

When life is full of hard things, And no one knows what’s next, You always step up to the plate With help we don’t expect. Your kind and generous nature Shows supernatural grace, So once again, we want to pray God shines upon your face. May the Lord bless and keep you, And make His […]

So many words of worship, Lord, So many melodies and harmonies, So many hearts poured out in praise… Yet I somehow want to say more Somehow to sing and to play so much more… Give me utterance beyond understanding. All my words are used up— All my melodies are spent, Till I lie before You […]

I don’t get to call you anymore For prayer, encouragement, or a laugh. I don’t get to see you anymore For a hug, a smile, or just to hang out. Time and death stole you away …And you so young (at least to me)! My heart hurt when I found out you were sick But […]

Been thinking ‘bout you a lot lately. It’s easy on the mind to let it go that way, Just like you’re easy on the eyes. Hey, baby, can we just hang together today? I think about the way you walk, Intent on getting somewhere, anywhere, And you don’t slow down because Strolling along hurts your […]

Cleanse my heart; Lord, make me new. Draw me closer, please, to You. Take the sin within my heart. Grant me, God, a brand new start. For I am weak, and I am worn. I’m tired of feeling, oh, so torn. My eyes and heart have wandered far. Please, Jesus, be my northern start. In […]