Self-entitlement is rampant, "To each his own" they say. Thinking of one's self, It's how it is today. What will make me happy, this question that they ask. They soon come to find, It's just another task. Thing's are only temporary, in the happiness they provide. Joy comes from within. by Christ in how He … Continue reading Self Satisfaction
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Why Should God Let You Into Heaven?
I'm sitting here writing and listening to music. I have the house to myself, thinking about getting a few things done. I see my cat take off down the hallway, an indication of company approaching. Sure enough, the doorbell rang. I answer the door to a young gentleman from a neighborhood church. We had a … Continue reading Why Should God Let You Into Heaven?
Broken
Broken is the world, in need of something great. To save us from ourselves, before the time too late. It's hard to comprehend, Why we don't understand. The greatness of the gift, You hold within Your hand. Things of this world, all belong to You. We bite the hand that feeds, Not realizing what we … Continue reading Broken
Never Satisfied
The days are hot and long, complaints about the heat. Soon the cold will come, frozen hands and feet. A roof above our heads, clothes upon our backs. A comfy bed to sleep, a cupboard full of snacks. Always wanting more, never satisfied. Nothing good enough, More our money buys. Competing with the world, to … Continue reading Never Satisfied
Walk With Him
Feeling overwhelmed with life, pulled so many ways. So much more I need to do, To share You're loving grace. Help me Lord to find the time, To witness and to share. Your precious Son who died for me, So much He had to bear. You ask so little from me Lord, the least that … Continue reading Walk With Him
Fill Our Hearts
Thank you Lord for answered prayer, the heart so full of rage. The days they pass we see Your hand, the progress that You've made. Searching out to reach You Lord, a yearning in our hearts. Your loving touch we see now Lord, as bitterness departs. Please continue with Your task, the baggage put away. … Continue reading Fill Our Hearts
Grace
I am human, I make mistakes, I sin most everyday. So thankful for, His amazing grace, there is no other way. On the cross, He died for us, His suffering immense. I know not one, Who could take His place, To bear the whole world's sin. Much less the sin, Of just one man, For … Continue reading Grace
The Request
Sometimes I feel a nudge, from the Lord it comes. A conversation to be had, with a certain one. At first it's just a thought, as it slips on by. Then it presses on, I can no longer hide. Weighing on my mind, each and every day. When they come around, I know not what … Continue reading The Request