THE STRANGER

One day a stranger came and knocked on my heart's door.
He knocked and knocked and knocked, and then HE knocked some more.
HE didn't shove and push, He waited right outside,
until I realized there was nowhere I could hide.
Reluctanly I asked HIM in, not sure if  HE would stay
Then HE began to lead along the narrow way.
HE said, "I came to give you life, it now begins anew,
Because I went to Calvary to shed my blood for you."
And then HE said, "I'll never go and leave you all alone,
l've chosen you, my friend, to be MY very own,
I've waited for this special day when you would ask ME in,
And now I've cleansed you from each and every sin".

(written many years ago after my salvation experience)

THE UNSEEN SCENE

Did you see, do you see?
Beauty, beauty everywhere-
Hidden in your daily life
screaming to be seen or heard-
the leaves emerging from the trees
flowers unfolding in the sun
even the birds with songs unsung
Flying overhead above the clouds
and below the winds
bunnies hopping beaneath the bushes
and deer hidden from your sight
yet, the beauty continues even when
you ignore and do not see
Why, why are you too stirred an and unsettled
to take time to see-to stop, to listen-
to REALLY listen-to slow down
and see beneath the SEEN-SCENE
GOD is there, here to bless you
with HIS awesome work and
fill you with awesome wonder and appreciation
So.... stop.... listen..... and see.....
There's more, much more.
written 5/10/13

Springtime

Hanging clothes on the line
Beautiful day oh so divine
Birds singing in the tree
Making music just for me
Sky is overcast and gray
But still it's a wonderful day
My heart is full of hope and love
Sent from my precious LORD above
I'll walk and talk and give HIM praise
As I go about these springtime days
Flowers blooming everywhere
Sharing GOD's beauty as I stare
And see the gentle fragrant bloom
I'll be sure to give HIM plenty of room
To speak into my future life
So I can live above all strife
4/29/13

WORDS

Words to live by, what we say,
Words to speak, day by day.
Lifting up to help a friend,
Encouraging others until days end,
Keeping my mind in God's control.
So my mouth can only extol
The things that are good and pure,
So others will always be sure
God's word will surely mend and heal
And cause others to continually feel
That HE is oh so very near
And to Jesus each one is dear.

( written 8/5/11)

PRAY, PRAY, PRAY !!!

Pray in the morning pray in the night,
Pray when things are wrong
And again when they're right.
Pray for your neighbor and pray for your friend,
Pray from each days beginning right up to the end.
Pray for strength and joy from above
Pray to receive that special holy love.
Pray when you're "up" and then when you're "down",
Pray you'll be a blessing to all you're aroun'.
Keep praying 'til the day HE takes you "over there"
Keep praying 'til in heaven true glory you will share.

To My Friend

A child of GOD so sweet and kind
Another like you I'll never find
One so honest sincere and true
Everyone needs a friend like you.
Cheer up this day and put a smile
Upon your face for in a while
This present trouble will soon be past
And GOD's pure love will surely last
Beyond the dark and dreary ways
HE'll bring you soon to sunny days.
So praise HIM even when you're down
'Cause HIS HOLY SPIRIT is always aroun'.
Wait on the LORD and you will see
How mighty and wonderful HE can be!!!!

Thanks and Praise

Are you thankful HE has set you free?
Today have you thanked HIM properly?
Have you praised the wondrous things HE's done?
Have you thanked HIM for HIS only SON?
HE alone has given life,
So you can live above all strife.
Lift your thankful heart in prayer
And praise HIM 'cause HE's always there.
HE's done so much for me and you
Thank HIM for your life brand new.
Do you spread HIS wonderous love around
From friend to neighbor on this ground?
Spread the news that HE's been here
And that HIS return is very near.
Praise HIM and thank HIM and tell each soul
Only JESUS can make you whole.