A Song for Him

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Love's Not a Feeling

Some days, I'm just not feelin' it, Lord
and I can't explain why

I still love you
still trust you
I'm still thankful for all you've done
But I'm just not feelin' it.

Still...

you are God, no matter how I'm feelin'
you are worthy of praise at all times
when I remember that
and when I act on it
and give you the praise you deserve
suddenly...

I'm feelin' it!

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Wednesday, June 24, 2015

A Chapel of His Own Making

photo courtesy greyman, rgbstock

A voice on the wind

calls to me,

"Come away, daughter, I am waiting for you."

Here in this chapel

created by your hand, Lord,

I am surrounded

by your sweet presence.

Alone with you,

my heart is an open door,

inviting you to fill all

the empty spaces.

To sweep clean the residue of past hurts,

all the confusion,

the doubts and fears

that living in this crazy world

instills.

Leaving behind nothing but

a clean spirit, filled with

your love.

I bask in the glory

of our sweet communion

and will hold on to this moment

until we meet again in this chapel

made by your hands.

Thursday, May 28, 2015

I Will Not Stop Until I Find You

You will seek me and find me

when you seek me

with all your heart.

Jeremiah 29:13

Longing

aching

searching

seeking

I won't stop reaching
for more of you

until my heart

is satisfied
in your

Holy Presence

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Meeting God on the Mountain Top

Meeting God on the Mountain Top

Lord, I long for the mountain top

where I can meet with you alone

To seek your face, sing your praise

and worship with abandon

To sit in the solitude of your presence

and feel your spirit well up inside of me

To be overwhelmed by the beauty

of your creation

To hear your voice whisper on the wind

Oh, speak to me, Lord,

though I can not go to the mountain top today

Meet me here,

and fill me, now

I pray

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Spring is on it's Way!

Spring is on it's way!

February blusters it's last breath

whipping wind and flurries

swirl about

blinding blizzards

make us doubt

that we'll ever see the sun again.

But don't you fret

and don't forget that

Spring is on it's way!

Satan blusters his last breath

whipping up evil and fury

inciting man to

fear and doubt

that God has forgotten us here.

But don't you fret

and don't forget that

Jesus is on His way!

For in just a very little while,

"He who is coming will come and will not delay."

Hebrews 3:7

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Birds of a feather

Artwork use by permission from Graphics Fairy

If God has given you a handful of friends,

then you've been blessed beyond measure!

I have a friends, who have blessed my life

and given me moments to treasure.

Thank you, Lord, for my friends

one of life's greatest pleasures!

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

I Will Never Give Up!

Those who live according
to the flesh have their minds set
on what the flesh desires;
but those who live according
to the Spirit have their minds set
on what the Spirit desires.
Romans 8:5

I Will Never Give Up

My head is bowed down

My spirit broken

for I have failed, yet again,

to do the very thing I want to do

and I've done the very thing I

didn't want to do.

The flesh is a demanding

cacophony, ever clamoring

to be satisfied.

I stand firm...for a while,

then cave in a weak moment

that begins a rapid descent

downward

spiraling

out of

control.

I am ashamed

embarrassed

guilt-ridden

that once again

I have let you down

let myself down.

The only spark of joy

the only light

is the knowledge

that you still love me

As I kneel before you, now

please forgive me.

Set my feet back on the right path.

Renew my strength and

help me to start again.

Help me to ignore the constant clamor

of my flesh, for things that

tear me down, rather than build me up.

As I rise, I will go

in the power of your Holy Spirit,

with my mind set on

what the Spirit desires.

I go...

back into the battle

forgiven

strengthened

and

loved.

I will fight the demands of my flesh

as long as I live and

I will never give up!

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

I hear a voice

I hear a voice...

He calls to me

and I am drawn

away from the noise

to a quiet place.

He stills my hurried heart

calms my spirit

with inaudible

deep whispers.

He reveals purpose

and truth,

stirring me

to push on...

deeper still

into the

His fathomless love

and when I am

revived

refreshed

renewed

He sends me out

to fulfill

that for which

He created me.

***

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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

The Dandelion's Mission

The Dandelion

Summer's gone

the dandelion has faded

its petals are dried and fragile.

A weed, good for nothing

they say,

but what do they know?

For in that fragile skeleton

abides abundant life.

The Lord, God sends the wind

sometimes a gentle breeze

that nudges a few seeded petals

from their security...

Sometimes the winds of adversity

that whirl and swirl

stripping the dandelion

sending out seed

on the breath of God.

He carries them on the wind.

What seems to be random

is very deliberate

for He alone knows

where to carry the seeds

to fertile ground.

Your life, like the dandelion

has been more productive

than you know,

for the seeds you've scattered

have taken root

and grown in the hearts

of those you've touched.

Though our time

seems fleeting

and sometime

purposeless...

Though we've too quickly

lost our bloom

don't dispair

for we have planted seeds

that will be watered

by the Lord

and nourished long after we're gone.

Proudly stands the dandelion

for she knows

that she has been used by God

to spread His love

around the world.

***

Photo courtesy LifeSupercharger (License)
Original photo altered

Saturday, September 14, 2013

In the arms of Jesus

photo courtesy mokra, rgbstock.com

He threatens and my heart catches in my throat.

God, no!

My mind runs ahead, imagining the scenario.

I am horrified

shaken to the core.

This beautiful boy with so much life to live

He can't mean it!

I mentally snatch him up in my arms

and run, run, run

to lay him in the arms of Jesus.

Please, please, Lord - keep him safe

I don't know if he's serious

or if he's just mad right now,

but I'm scared.

My heart is racing,

tears fill my eyes

an ache wrenches my chest

panic sets in

and then

...

Jesus.

Be still, my child.

I've got this.

I love this boy

more than you could ever know.

He's been mine since
birth. I have plans for him and I
will see them through to fruition.

Don't believe the lies of the enemy

I will surround this boy with love

with a hedge of protection

because of my great love

and because one day

he will do great

things for

me.

My heart settles

ceases it's trembling

faith and trust

rush in.

Peace pushes away fear.

I draw a deep, cleansing breath.

Thank you, Lord.

Thank you.

I believe.

***

"The Lord will keep you from all harm

He will watch over your life;

the Lord will watch over your coming and going

both now and forever more."

Psalm 121:7-8

Friday, September 6, 2013

Wonder - Awestruck Wonder

photo courtesy Justine Gallien of PYP Portraits, LLC

I pray - I wait - and I wonder.

I wonder at the knowledge that God hears me

that He loves me and

that He cares about what concerns me.

I wonder how He will answer my prayer

Not if He will answer,

but how he will answer...and when.

I wonder how He will take the perplexities in my life

and turn them around for my good.

I wonder how He will use these circumstances to mold

me into the image of Christ.

I wonder at the hardships He allows so that I may grow

and comfort others with the comfort

He has given me

through the storms.

I wonder at the blessings He pours out

Unearned, undeserved

undeniably an outpouring of grace.

I look up...in wonder

awestruck wonder

and gaze into the face of

perfect love.

****

"Who among the gods is like you, Lord?

Who is like you— majestic in holiness,

awesome in glory, working wonders?"

Exodus 15:11

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Birds of a Feather

Photo frame courtesy Graphics Fairy http://thegraphicsfairy.com

We sing your praise, All Mighty God We shout name on high Our voices blend together, Lord
in harmony we fly to carry your song throughout the world the message of your love from earth below to skies above May your name be glorified!

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Your Daughters Dance with Joy

From generation to generation, Lord,

your daughter's dance with joy

Delighting in your love and the beauty

of your creation

You lift our spirits and fill us

with delight

with melody

with unspeakable joy.

You set our feet to dancin' and

we dance for you!