God’s Amazing Creations

The sky is gray with clouds,
Speckled on the horizon,
Orange, yellow, blue, green.
Lights flash in the distance of a passing boat.
Shrimp? Maybe.
Palms sway ever so lightly.
Butterflies flit around,
As sand daubers are chased by the waves.
Seagulls soar and waves crash,
Their white tops pelting the beach.
Fisher men are already catching their fair,
As the Fisher of Men starts a new day.
Pelicans with their graceful flight
Look for a place to crash.
The noise is deafening,
As if the waves want to drown out
Any noise not made by God.
Birds, all you can hear, not cars.
The gray is almost gone from the sky.
Lots of blue with clouds on the horizon.
Another great day to walk with
The footprints in the sand.
October 15, 2006

God’s Healing Hands

When things are going badly,
Look toward God.
He is there holding you in his hands.
He understands and knows your troubles.
Reach out and touch him,
As he is waiting to feel your hand.
Believe in God and only God.
He will never let you down.
Be strong in your convictions and
Don’t let the sinful man bring you down.
Be strong in your beliefs and
Let God guide you.
Be strong in your faith and
Listen to what God says to you.
May 7, 2006

Strength for all

You have strength for all of us,
Yet we don’t use it.
You have a vision for all of us,
Yet we don’t see it.
You have answers for all of us,
Yet we don’t ask for them.

You will guide us, but we don’t let you.
You love us, but we don’t care.
You talk to us, but we don’t listen.

You have strength for all of us,
Yet we don’t use it.
You have a vision for all of us,
Yet we don’t see it.
You have answers for all of us,
Yet we don’t ask for them.

You gave your son up for us,
But we don’t show our appreciation.
You are here for us,
But we turn our backs on you.

You have strength for all of us,
Yet we don’t use it.
You have a vision for all of us,
Yet we don’t see it.
You have answers for all of us,
Yet we don’t ask for them.

Help us, oh Lord, so that we:
Use Your strength.
See Your vision.
Ask for Your answers.

Help us, oh Lord, so that we:
Let You guide us.
Know You love us, and care.
Listen when You talk to us.

Help us, oh Lord, so that we:
Show our appreciation to You.
Turn our face to You and not our backs.

Thank you, oh Lord, for all you do for us.
April 5, 2005

Strength for all

You have strength for all of us,
Yet we don’t use it.
You have a vision for all of us,
Yet we don’t see it.
You have answers for all of us,
Yet we don’t ask for them.

You will guide us, but we don’t let you.
You love us, but we don’t care.
You talk to us, but we don’t listen.

You have strength for all of us,
Yet we don’t use it.
You have a vision for all of us,
Yet we don’t see it.
You have answers for all of us,
Yet we don’t ask for them.

You gave your son up for us,
But we don’t show our appreciation.
You are here for us,
But we turn our backs on you.

You have strength for all of us,
Yet we don’t use it.
You have a vision for all of us,
Yet we don’t see it.
You have answers for all of us,
Yet we don’t ask for them.

Help us, oh Lord, so that we:
Use Your strength.
See Your vision.
Ask for Your answers.

Help us, oh Lord, so that we:
Let You guide us.
Know You love us, and care.
Listen when You talk to us.

Help us, oh Lord, so that we:
Show our appreciation to You.
Turn our face to You and not our backs.

Thank you, oh Lord, for all you do for us.
April 5, 2005

Dying Inside

I am dying inside,
He is the light.
I am crying inside,
He is the sun.
I hurt and He heals.
I want and He gives.
Just when I want to give up,
He gives me strength.
He holds me in His hands like a newborn chick.
I feel His strength shining.
I am in trouble and he comes to my rescue.
I am happy and he feels my joy.
I am sad and he cries for me.
I pray and he listens.
I ask and he gives.
February 19, 2002

Your Friend, Your Father, Your Savior

God, are you out there? Yes, my child I am right here, hearing every word you say.
I listen in the darkness, when you are “alone”. I listen in the light, when you are surrounded.
I do what is right for you, not what you want. You may think I am not here, but I am.
When you are scared, unsure, afraid, happy, glad, upset, sad; you can talk to me and I will always listen.
I am your friend, your father, your Savior.

I like it when you talk to me.
It makes me happy.
When you don’t, I am still here, but I am afraid to help you.
Will you like my help?
Will you shut it out?
Will you shut me out?
I only want what is best for you.
I know it hurts sometimes, but I love you. I would never hurt you, without it bringing pleasure later.
If you look at your life, you will see that the things that I have done that hurt you, were for the best.
At the time you would not agree, but now, I hope you see.
I love you!
I am your friend, your father, your Savior.

Believe in me, talk to me, pray to me.
I will always be here. Even when you don’t think I am.
I am waiting, watching, listening for your call for help.
When I hear it, I act.
Remember, my time and your time are two different things.
My time is eternity, your time is now.
It may take longer than you like, but I will help you!
I am your friend, your father, your Savior.

“What should I do?” you ask me.
You should put your faith, your life in my hands.
But what if…?
No what ifs! I love you, I will protect you
Why did it happen to me?
I love you, I will protect you, but I want you to be strong.
Adversity makes you strong.
Remember, I will never put anything on you, you cannot handle.
When your load gets too heavy, place it on my shoulders.
I will carry your burdens and take care of them
I am your friend, your father, your Savior.
March 29, 2000