A Morning Prayer Dear Lord God, Help me today, do Help me succeed, at the work I’m called to Put my hand to the plow, and my foot to the path May you cause me to obey, all that you ask May the fruit of my labors abound and increase and the past I can’t … Continue reading Morning Prayer
Category: Poetry
Less is More
I do not think the world needs more bibles, but men who are willing to read bibles. Not more books about Jesus, but individuals desiring to live like him. We don't need more churches but more authentic worship . Not more knowledge but real wisdom and understanding. Not more cleanliness, but more holiness. Not more … Continue reading Less is More
The King’s Return
Oh thirsty soul; with aching heart a longing, desperate, beating part; calling out, with pleading cries "how long art though to flee my bleeding eyes" how many days and nights, must I wait your return how much more patience , love and suffering must I learn, how many times must I die before I start … Continue reading The King’s Return
His Name is Jesus
There is a man I used to know, I think his name is, Jesus He walked upon the land and sea I think his name is Jesus he spoke with words of God and man and healed the blind and lame He fed the sheep with his own hand and called each one by name … Continue reading His Name is Jesus
If I could…
If I could breathe, just breathe Through every moment, every fear, every plan Then I would be, just be, Trusting you with every moment, every fear, Placing it in your hand, All the peace, just the peace Would wash me like a newborn babe And I could live, just live With joy and freedom every … Continue reading If I could…
a poem about the unfinished things
I have boots I don't use; and coats I don't wear; food I don't eat and pain I don't share; I have wounds that won't heal; thoughts that gather dust; Ideas and ambitions moth eaten by rust. coffee that gets cold; words which disappear; friendships that don't last, and all manners of fear. some lacy … Continue reading a poem about the unfinished things
Battlefield
Oh Lord prepare my heart today, To search your will; and see your face To walk among the shifting sands Of changing minds and feeble hands Gird up my loins; teach me to stand Among the waves; and mountain peaks Where waters scarce and hopes are bleak The work of cleansing must be done Sort … Continue reading Battlefield
Decisions
The future choices we must make Before time steals our youth Before order and innocence Has been swallowed by truth, What is this prison? These invisible bars A cell of indecision A night without stars Trapped by fear The unknown the unseen The answers are rare Beyond my reach Overwhelmed by volume, shadows and tides … Continue reading Decisions