My eyes opened from sleep,Sounds of You fill my head.A smile forms on my lips,in gratitude to wake again. As my family slumbers,my feet now pad the floor.In the silence of the morning,I feel Your presence more. The coffee is now brewing,the birds sing through the rain.So thankful that You woke me,Your effort not in … Continue reading Grateful
Poetry
TODAY
Today the sun shines.Today the Lord saw fit to wake me.Today I have another opportunity to ... see the smile on a child's face.tell my family I love them.hug someone who needs it.the list is endless.Today I can make a difference. Today I can show forgiveness, mercy and grace.Today I can let my light shine.Today … Continue reading TODAY
He Knows Me
He knows my strugglesHe knows my fearsHe reaches downHe dries my tears He holds my handHe sits with meHe fills my heartHe helps me see He took my sinHe forgave it allHe picks me upHe sees me fall He loves meHe pursues meHe never gives upHe sets me free
Are You Sure?
To wake up in the morning,others always on my mind.As the coffee brews,My Bible I then find. The hands and feet of Jesus,Is what we're called to be.This world in constant turmoil,So much pain that I see. We know You're coming soon,So much sooner than we think.I hope and pray for all,Who may be on … Continue reading Are You Sure?
Unworthy of His Love
How did I get here?What did I do?So many consequences,for not listening to You. I read Your word,I hear Your voice.Yet still I fail,like I have no choice. "Walk with me", You sayAt the start of each day.Stay focused on Me,I'll show you the way. My intentions are good,but mistakes I still make.Your Spirit convicts … Continue reading Unworthy of His Love
Father
Father, How I long to speak with You, yet the words they do not come. I know You know my thoughts, they don't make it past my tongue. My mind so full and tangled, a battlefield within. A heart so full of longing, confusion setting in. "Father" is all I seem to muster, from the … Continue reading Father
A Heart of Gold
An early morning visitor, the angel takes your hand. A smile upon your face, as you leave this earthly land. Your two children up above, anxiously await. To see they're mom again, as you enter Heaven's gate. Many lives you've touched, with your heart of gold. To see good in everyone, oh the stories to … Continue reading A Heart of Gold
Spring Showers
The rain of yesterday lingers, slowly coming down. The thirst of new growth quenched, as Spring flourishes from the ground. The trees are full of life, as birds sing sweetly 'neath the leaves. The sound is oh so peaceful, small branches dancing with the breeze. Abundant is the beauty, as the flowers anxiously bloom. Reaching … Continue reading Spring Showers