and Purposeful Prose
(Photo credit goes to Pixabay.com user hpuppet.) We prefered darkness You brought us into the light. We rejected You You pulled us to You. We were bound up in chains You set us free. We were separated from You You removed the veil. We were helpless and harassed You took compassion on us. We were [...]
(Photo credit goes to Pixabay.com user Lars_Nissen.) It's a world full of wonder It's a world full of grief And if I listen too long it's a rotten thief. It'll steal your joy It'll take your peace So my sights must be set on my Prince of Peace. Lord, teach me to thrive And keep [...]
(Photo credit goes to Pixabay.com user jplenio. ) It's time to shine Remember, you are mine I hold the keys to death and life. So dwell in me Your Sovereign King The tides will turn With joy you'll sing. It's time to rise I hold your times I'm not against you Your precious in my [...]
Life is filled with hills and valleys It's sometimes up, but then it's down Smiles are mixed with tears and troubles But my Jesus' wears the crown. He's working on my reborn heart Through the hardships I endure With a gentle voice He softly speaks Through the noise of a fallen world. My human nature [...]
In your garden I'm always at peace Everything thrives We are Your bee hive. In your garden the future is bright I soak up Your rays And drink in Your light. There's no struggle I have no need For I rest You provide As we sit side by side. There's no worry I'm where I [...]
Hold me I need Your comfort and Your peace Assure me That there's more than I can see Remind me Nothing is ever beyond Your reach Show me Lord, help me to believe And when the waters rise I know You're in those tides I can trust that You still care And that You have [...]
Were not our hearts burning? Yes, when He spoke with us on the road to Emmaus. Reclining at the table, Jesus broke bread with us! He opened up the Scripture to us! But we were slow to believe Wanting proof, some went to the tomb and found it empty. The prophets had spoken these things! [...]
Adventure called So I ran straight out the door! My hopes were high But they all soon hit the floor. My eyes were bright Fixed on a view that I'd longed for Then trouble came running And I lost the metaphor It's a mystery What tomorrow will bring It's a tug-of-war that can undo my [...]
If I could write a symphony While I'm down here on my knees And If the melody could melt a room like wax It still wouldn't be enough To express all that You have done. If I could sing like angel choirs And light the stage with flames of fire And if my voice could [...]
Adrift Out of touch But not out of sight My needs are met Even in the fight. Worn Thrown by waves But not out of hope When the sea's rough You settle my boat. So I won't forget Your faithfulness You deserve my praise And nothing less I won't cease to thank you For all [...]
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