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Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 1:55 PM
`A Rainy Day
A Rainy Day At times when it rains outside,
We let it rain within,
Until we look above and see...
God knows just what to send.
Without rain, no gardens would grow;
There'd be no beauty of Spring;
No fruit would be in the vineyard;
No bountiful crop to bring.
Without life's difficulties and hardships,
Our hearts would never know
The nurturing tender care of the Father,
And our souls would never grow.
There'd be no fruit in our lives to share
With our sister and our brother;
No genuine empathy or compassion
Would be felt for one another.
Father, help us to always give thanks
For the trials that come our way,
Knowing You're growing spiritual fruit
When we face A Rainy Day. "And the rain descended, and the floods came,
and the winds blew, and beat upon that house;
and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock."
(Matt. 7:25) Labels: ღ Words Are Meant To Be Promise ღ
@ 1:54 PM
`Middle Ground
Middle Ground God forbid we stand on middle ground -
Neither cold nor hot;
Let us believe Christ with all our heart,
Or either believe Him not.
Believe the precious Word of God,
Every bit and part,
Or else reject it all,
And from the Truth depart.
Lukewarm Christians do more harm
In the work of eternity,
Than those who've never believed
The Truth that sets men free.
We cannot serve two masters,
We'll hate one and love the other;
Therefore, let us whole heartedly serve God,
And, with fervent hearts, our brother.
Father, deliver us from Middle Ground -
The state of indifference and apathy.
Give us convictions strong and bold,
And hearts on fire for Thee. "I would thou wert cold or hot"
"Ye cannot serve God and mammon."
(Rev. 3:15; Matt. 6:24) Labels: ღ Words Are Meant To Be Promise ღ
@ 1:53 PM
`The Gospel Light
The Gospel Light To take the Son of God from religion,
Is to take the sun right out of the sky.
It is to remove all joy and victory -
All blessings from on high.
It is to take away the moon and stars,
Leaving only the darkest night -
No glorious ray lighting our path,
No vision, no hope, no sight.
If Christ be not the heart of the gospel,
Then there's no foundation or core.
Laws and doctrines cannot save us -
We're all lost forevermore.
But, Praise God, He Is The Gospel -
Let us lift His Name on high...
That souls who dwell in darkness
Would see the Light and draw nigh.
"For other foundation can no man lay
than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ."
(1 Cor.3:11) Labels: ღ Words Are Meant To Be Promise ღ
Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 1:45 PM
`Far Better
Far Better Far better to worship at God's footstool
Surrendering all earthly gain,
Than to live luxuriously in Satan's palace
Sin and self to reign.
Far better to walk in rough, dark waters
With God's presence all around,
Than to sail smoothly in the bright sunlight
Away from holy ground.
Far better to have no place to lay our head
Following Christ each day,
Than to sleep in the finest mansion
Going Satan's way.
Far better to be a worn, useful vessel,
Filled and serving the King,
Than a beautiful empty vase on the shelf
Never doing anything.
Far better to be our Master's servant
Obeying His every command,
Than to be a great and mighty ruler
Bound by Satan's hand.
Lord, we'd rather have nothing
And live for Thee,
Than to have the whole world
And not be free.
Far Better! "...I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God,
than to dwell in the tents of wickedness."
(Ps.84:10) Labels: ღ Words Are Meant To Be Promise ღ
@ 1:44 PM
`Holy Ground
Holy Ground Through Christ, our Lord and Master,
We've a portion of heaven's ground,
Where we sense the Holy Spirit's
Sweet presence all around.
Do our hearts not burn within,
As He teaches us His way?
Are we not in awe of His majesty,
As we see His hand each day?
In our Heavenly Father's presence,
A deep peace is found,
As we realize we're standing
On Holy Ground!
"...Did not our hearts burn within us,
while he talked with us by the way,
and while he opened to us the scriptures?"
(Luke 24:32) Labels: ღ Words Are Meant To Be Promise ღ
@ 1:43 PM
`Sin's Danger
Sin's Danger Never fear trials and hardships,
Or heavy burdens given to bear;
For strength comes in time of need,
When sheltered in God' s care.
But fear sin...it is a deadly poison,
And like a venomous snake,
It will coil itself around us,
Our very lives to take.
Praise God for the old rugged cross,
And the victory over sin;
As we submit our all to Christ,
He keeps us pure within.
Lord, thank You for being our refuge
From sin's dangerous snare;
We pray we'd never stray away
From Your protective care.
"Submit yourselves unto God,
Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
(James 4:7) Labels: ღ Words Are Meant To Be Promise ღ
Sunday, March 20, 2011 @ 6:05 PM
`Fertile Ground
Fertile Ground Pastors and teachers must prepare,
When sowing God's precious seed;
And our hearts must be prepared
With the fertile soil we need;
Lest the seed be snatched away,
Christ having been denied,
The Word never entering the heart -
Life's seed...by the wayside.
And that which falls on stony ground -
Hardened, rocky clay,
Has no root, and soon dries up,
In time withering away.
And when it falls among the thorns
Of worldly cares, riches and lusts,
The Word is choked, making unfruitful
That seed which was sown in us.
But, when the soil is soft and fertile,
The seed of life can grow;
And as it takes root, producing fruit,
The love of Christ will show.
Oh, God, we ask you'd plow our soil,
Breaking up the clots that are found,
That the seeds sown in Your temple
Would fall on Fertile Ground. "And these are they which are sown on good ground;
such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit..."
(Mark 4:20) Labels: ღ Words Are Meant To Be Promise ღ
@ 6:04 PM
`Answered Prayer
Answered Prayer God drew us to His Son and took our sins away;
Could we ever doubt He hears us when we pray?
He heard as we cried out far from the Shepherd's fold,
And by His grace and power - He made us whole.
Now as His sheep, walking close, sheltered in His care,
How could we ever doubt He hears and answers prayer?
Sometimes the answer is "yes", sometimes "no", or "wait",
But always in His perfect time - never a moment late;
And if we pray for healing and our thorn is left to bear,
It's never because our Lord doesn't hear or care;
A much greater work is being done, as He strengthens us within,
Conforming us to the image of Christ, perhaps to help a friend;
Or He's simply drawing us closer, loving us even more,
Teaching us to trust Him more than ever before.
And when He grants our petition, making the answer clear,
Should we be amazed as we see His hand so near?
Perhaps not...
But, I never cease to be amazed at God's goodness, love and care,
As I see His awesome power, revealed in Answered Prayer! "He shall call upon me, and I will answer him..."
(Ps. 91:15) Labels: ღ Words Are Meant To Be Promise ღ
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Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 1:55 PM
`A Rainy Day
A Rainy Day At times when it rains outside,
We let it rain within,
Until we look above and see...
God knows just what to send.
Without rain, no gardens would grow;
There'd be no beauty of Spring;
No fruit would be in the vineyard;
No bountiful crop to bring.
Without life's difficulties and hardships,
Our hearts would never know
The nurturing tender care of the Father,
And our souls would never grow.
There'd be no fruit in our lives to share
With our sister and our brother;
No genuine empathy or compassion
Would be felt for one another.
Father, help us to always give thanks
For the trials that come our way,
Knowing You're growing spiritual fruit
When we face A Rainy Day. "And the rain descended, and the floods came,
and the winds blew, and beat upon that house;
and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock."
(Matt. 7:25) Labels: ღ Words Are Meant To Be Promise ღ
@ 1:54 PM
`Middle Ground
Middle Ground God forbid we stand on middle ground -
Neither cold nor hot;
Let us believe Christ with all our heart,
Or either believe Him not.
Believe the precious Word of God,
Every bit and part,
Or else reject it all,
And from the Truth depart.
Lukewarm Christians do more harm
In the work of eternity,
Than those who've never believed
The Truth that sets men free.
We cannot serve two masters,
We'll hate one and love the other;
Therefore, let us whole heartedly serve God,
And, with fervent hearts, our brother.
Father, deliver us from Middle Ground -
The state of indifference and apathy.
Give us convictions strong and bold,
And hearts on fire for Thee. "I would thou wert cold or hot"
"Ye cannot serve God and mammon."
(Rev. 3:15; Matt. 6:24) Labels: ღ Words Are Meant To Be Promise ღ
@ 1:53 PM
`The Gospel Light
The Gospel Light To take the Son of God from religion,
Is to take the sun right out of the sky.
It is to remove all joy and victory -
All blessings from on high.
It is to take away the moon and stars,
Leaving only the darkest night -
No glorious ray lighting our path,
No vision, no hope, no sight.
If Christ be not the heart of the gospel,
Then there's no foundation or core.
Laws and doctrines cannot save us -
We're all lost forevermore.
But, Praise God, He Is The Gospel -
Let us lift His Name on high...
That souls who dwell in darkness
Would see the Light and draw nigh.
"For other foundation can no man lay
than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ."
(1 Cor.3:11) Labels: ღ Words Are Meant To Be Promise ღ
Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 1:45 PM
`Far Better
Far Better Far better to worship at God's footstool
Surrendering all earthly gain,
Than to live luxuriously in Satan's palace
Sin and self to reign.
Far better to walk in rough, dark waters
With God's presence all around,
Than to sail smoothly in the bright sunlight
Away from holy ground.
Far better to have no place to lay our head
Following Christ each day,
Than to sleep in the finest mansion
Going Satan's way.
Far better to be a worn, useful vessel,
Filled and serving the King,
Than a beautiful empty vase on the shelf
Never doing anything.
Far better to be our Master's servant
Obeying His every command,
Than to be a great and mighty ruler
Bound by Satan's hand.
Lord, we'd rather have nothing
And live for Thee,
Than to have the whole world
And not be free.
Far Better! "...I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God,
than to dwell in the tents of wickedness."
(Ps.84:10) Labels: ღ Words Are Meant To Be Promise ღ
@ 1:44 PM
`Holy Ground
Holy Ground Through Christ, our Lord and Master,
We've a portion of heaven's ground,
Where we sense the Holy Spirit's
Sweet presence all around.
Do our hearts not burn within,
As He teaches us His way?
Are we not in awe of His majesty,
As we see His hand each day?
In our Heavenly Father's presence,
A deep peace is found,
As we realize we're standing
On Holy Ground!
"...Did not our hearts burn within us,
while he talked with us by the way,
and while he opened to us the scriptures?"
(Luke 24:32) Labels: ღ Words Are Meant To Be Promise ღ
@ 1:43 PM
`Sin's Danger
Sin's Danger Never fear trials and hardships,
Or heavy burdens given to bear;
For strength comes in time of need,
When sheltered in God' s care.
But fear sin...it is a deadly poison,
And like a venomous snake,
It will coil itself around us,
Our very lives to take.
Praise God for the old rugged cross,
And the victory over sin;
As we submit our all to Christ,
He keeps us pure within.
Lord, thank You for being our refuge
From sin's dangerous snare;
We pray we'd never stray away
From Your protective care.
"Submit yourselves unto God,
Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
(James 4:7) Labels: ღ Words Are Meant To Be Promise ღ
Sunday, March 20, 2011 @ 6:05 PM
`Fertile Ground
Fertile Ground Pastors and teachers must prepare,
When sowing God's precious seed;
And our hearts must be prepared
With the fertile soil we need;
Lest the seed be snatched away,
Christ having been denied,
The Word never entering the heart -
Life's seed...by the wayside.
And that which falls on stony ground -
Hardened, rocky clay,
Has no root, and soon dries up,
In time withering away.
And when it falls among the thorns
Of worldly cares, riches and lusts,
The Word is choked, making unfruitful
That seed which was sown in us.
But, when the soil is soft and fertile,
The seed of life can grow;
And as it takes root, producing fruit,
The love of Christ will show.
Oh, God, we ask you'd plow our soil,
Breaking up the clots that are found,
That the seeds sown in Your temple
Would fall on Fertile Ground. "And these are they which are sown on good ground;
such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit..."
(Mark 4:20) Labels: ღ Words Are Meant To Be Promise ღ
@ 6:04 PM
`Answered Prayer
Answered Prayer God drew us to His Son and took our sins away;
Could we ever doubt He hears us when we pray?
He heard as we cried out far from the Shepherd's fold,
And by His grace and power - He made us whole.
Now as His sheep, walking close, sheltered in His care,
How could we ever doubt He hears and answers prayer?
Sometimes the answer is "yes", sometimes "no", or "wait",
But always in His perfect time - never a moment late;
And if we pray for healing and our thorn is left to bear,
It's never because our Lord doesn't hear or care;
A much greater work is being done, as He strengthens us within,
Conforming us to the image of Christ, perhaps to help a friend;
Or He's simply drawing us closer, loving us even more,
Teaching us to trust Him more than ever before.
And when He grants our petition, making the answer clear,
Should we be amazed as we see His hand so near?
Perhaps not...
But, I never cease to be amazed at God's goodness, love and care,
As I see His awesome power, revealed in Answered Prayer! "He shall call upon me, and I will answer him..."
(Ps. 91:15) Labels: ღ Words Are Meant To Be Promise ღ
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