I knew it was beyond my own strength
To climb out of the deep holes I had dug
But once rescued, I could see
The waiting was ordained by His love
Month: December 2023
Psalm 23 Rendition
Blessed beyond measure
Overflowing with joy
My cup runneth over
With the abundance
No earthly ail could destroy
The table is set
In glorious fashion
Within the sight of my enemies
You pull out the chair
Ask me to take a seat
And join You for a heavenly feast
“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.” Psalm 23:5-6
His Help
No addiction, no flaw
No matter how far you fall
He will take your brokenness
And mend it all
Surrender today
your futile attempts
Ask Him to rescue
And come to your defense
His love is great
His Spirit breaks chains
His grace covers shame.
Surrender to faith
In His unending strength.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:28-30
One Day at a Time
In your hope, I live and breathe
I turn away from fear and find your peace
In your will, my purpose is seen
I turn away from self and find your serenity
“Go forth”, You say, “in confidence”
Carrying your strength, I need no defense
On a mission to love and provide
Hope for the hurting with no ill-will or pride
To live a life of service to others
Setting all selfish motives aside
I follow your footsteps one day at a time
Just Breathe
Breath, just breath
Surrender your burdens
Inhale my peace
Rest, rest in Me
Cease your toiling
All your worries, release
Live, live joyfully
Exchange your sorrows
For the new life I give abundantly
Sweet Surrender
You give hope when we reach the end of ourselves.
You give purpose when our own agenda fails.
You give peace when our world has come undone.
You use the impossible to display your power and love.
I surrender my life to You
No other satisfaction will do
You carry my burdens and impress upon my heart.
Your Word and promises are true.
His Bride
Law breakers, low lifes, outcasts
Shunned and looked down upon
Those are the ones He dined with
The reason He rose the 3rd day by dawn
The penniless, the nobodys
The ones who could see their flaws
Those are the ones He traveled with
He won’t stop until He gathers them all.
“I have given them your word. And the world hates them because they do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world. I’m not asking you to take them out of the world, but to keep them safe from the evil one. They do not belong to this world any more than I do”. John 17:14-16
Redemption
I was lost in the abyss of life
But felt your calling in my heart
Unable to see the right path
You pulled me out of the dark
My rescuer, My Savior
You walk into the storms
You calm the waters all around me
And safely carry me to shore.
Lessons
Let yourself feel the sorrow of loss
Entrust to Him all the hurt
For He disciplines those He loves
And holds your worth
Don’t try to run from it or numb it
Let it result in your spiritual gain
Sanctification oft includes sacrifice
So with hope in His healing, endure the pain.
Looking Forward
Each stage, each day
Is a step closer to You
You guide me, provide me
Strength and mercy to push through
You excite my heart with battles won
Using the past to direct me to Your Son
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