“I chose you” – John 15:16 Toil-worn I stood and said, “O Lord, my feet have bled, My hands are sore, I weep, my efforts vainly poor. With fainting heart I pray of Thee, Give some brave other, work designed for me.” But my Lord answer made, “O child of Mine, I have looked through …
Category Archives: Poetry
SOAR
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary,they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 (NIV) – I watch the eagle soar Carried on the breeze Unfettered by this world He drifts with graceful ease. – The eagle spreads his …
A Poem For Those Who Grieve
A dear friend of mine whose husband recently passed away received this poem from a friend, and she passed it on to me. I hope it blesses you. And God Said…. I said, “God, I hurt.”And God said, I know.” I said, “God, I cry a lot.”And God said, “That is why I gave you …
Lord, Make Me a Channel
Lord, make me a channel of thy peace,that where there is hatred, I may bring love;that where there is wrong, I may bring the spirit of forgiveness;that where there is discord, I may bring harmony;that where there is error, I may bring truth;that where there is doubt, I may bring faith;that where there is despair, I …
Mover of Mountains
Faith is a force that is greaterthan knowledge or power or skill,And the darkest defeat turns to triumphif you trust in God’s wisdom and will,For faith is a mover of mountains —there’s nothing man cannot achieveIf he has the courage to try itand then has the faith to believe. Helen Steiner Rice
Every Gift
I recently discovered this free verse and wanted to share it with you, my readers. I pray it blesses you as much as it blessed me. I have been given gifts—an indication of thepurposecallgenerosityof my Creator Savior King.I could not have designedthese abilities on my own.They are divine creations,given with a purpose,calling me to live …
I Will Not Hurry!
I will not hurry through this day! Lord, I will listen by the way, To humming bees and singing birds, To speaking trees and friendly words; And for the moments in between Seek glimpses of Thy great Unseen. I will not hurry through this day; I will take time to think and pray; I will …
God Knows Best
Our Father knows what’s best for us,So why should we complainWe always want the sunshine,But He knows there must be rain We love the sound of laughterAnd the merriment of cheer,But our hearts would lose their tendernessIf we never shed a tear… Our Father tests us oftenWith suffering and with sorrow,He tests us, not to …
A Prayer
Dear God, I so much want to be in control. I want to be the master of my own destiny. Still I know that you are saying: “Let me take you by the hand and lead you. Accept my love And trust that where I will bring you, The deepest desires of your heart will …
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
What a friend we have in JesusAll our sins and griefs to bearWhat a privilege to carryEverything to God in prayer O what peace we often forfeitO what needless pain we bearAll because we do not carryEverything to God in prayer Have we trials and temptations?Is there trouble anywhere?We should never be discouragedTake it to …