Sunshine
Today I feel like sunshine Though it’s cold and wet and gray. Inside my soul I feel fine Though the storms of life hold sway. It is odd but I can stand fast Feeling rest and grace and peace Never minding as I sail past Other ships and harbors’ ease. For the way of strength […]
Feel the Season Changing
I can feel the season changing. Seems God’s always rearranging, And I wonder what new strange thing He is doing in my life. As I look towards tomorrow, I am hoping I that I will grow Moving forward as I follow Leaving worrying and strife. I have learned so much the hard way When I […]
Change
Interesting, Lord… The way You do things Never ceases to amaze me. So many “suddenliesâ€? recently In my life and those around me Teach me again that The waiting is always worth it. I never know when it will end (And it always seems endless), But then You turn my life inside out Or upside […]
Out With The Old Stuff
You confuse me. Some days you act so belligerent and angry. Then before I realize what’s happening, You treat me with civility and courtesy. It leaves my head spinning and My insides churning because I never know what to expect. I don’t understand you at all. I don’t think I ever will, if the […]
For Ryan and Shawna
You are astonishing, Lord! It amazes me to stand here As your hand slowly unfolds To reveal the tiny gift inside. The waiting isn’t over, but It seems as if Your plan is clear. My friends are rejoicing With some reserve as of yet. But life bundled up in a baby boy Just bounces around […]
Make Us One
Father, make us one in Your Spirit and Your Son That the world will know Your love is in our lives. Remind us of Your grace; draw us all to seek Your face; Let Your glory fill our hearts and minds and eyes. Help us see Your light, and teach us with Your sight To […]
Called and Chosen
It’s very obvious to all who know you— The stirring in your heart, The deep longing of your soul To win the lost. Holy Spirit moves and you respond With tearful intercession, With passionate desire To see all of us reaching out as you do. It’s a marvel to my being— This change in you […]