A Song for Him: July 2012

Monday, July 30, 2012

Sweet Rose of Sharon

The Sweet Rose of Sharon

wore a crown of thorns

blood dripping from his brow

like dew on the rose

He endured

for my salvation

for my healing

to purchase forgiveness

for my sins

To take my messed up life

and make it something beautiful

Thank you,

Sweet Rose of Sharon

photo courtesy graphicsfairy.blogspot.com

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Wash Day

Photo courtesy Gramps

Wash day

scrubbing board

soap and water

hard work

removing dirt and stains

but fresh and clean

when I am done

Remembering the day

when I was washed clean

no scrubbing on my part

no soap and water

washed in the blood

the work was all done by

Jesus my Lord

and now I am

fresh and clean

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

New Life in Christ

photo courtesy Jody Williams

Enclosed within my warm cocoon

safe and secure, but oh so lonely

I endured until I could endure no more

then came the struggle of my life

until free, I found myself shivering in the cold

newly discovered wings, but afraid to fly

I considered crawling back into my cocoon

and then I heard the Master say...

It is for freedom that Christ has set you free.

Stand firm, then, and do not let yourself be

burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

(Galatians 5:1)

It was then, that I spread my wings and flew!

Saturday, July 14, 2012

The Gentle Rain of Childhood

Photo courtesy pomranka

barefoot

soaking wet

freedom

no cares yet

at 60 now

when rain comes down

i shed my shoes

and live again

in the gentle rain of childhood

thank you, Father, for the rain

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Thursday, July 12, 2012

My Master's Voice

So many voices in my ear

a clamoring racket

a cacophony of caterwauling

everyone telling me how they think I should live.

But one voice I hear above the din

a sweet whisper

in hushed tones

leading me ever onward

ever upward.

Tis my Master's voice

and I'll obey.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Shaped by Failure

Lessons learned, oft bittersweet

our failings He doth use to mold us

til we be formed to be like Christ.

Photo credit, RW Linder, rgbstock.com

Evening Song

As twilight wafts across the sky

courtesy graphicsfairy

the sun near sweet repose
my heart is filled
with thoughts of Him
when day is at a close

in search of fellowship devine
in search of Saviour mine
His spirit draws me
to his side
and there I will abide

til morn is come
with mercies new
til light breaks 'cross the sky
til He shall bid me wake
once more
to walk through mornng dew