Tag Archives: Christ

Many Fears

December 6, 2013

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Fear to fly and soar up high Yet, fear to fall and say goodbye Fear to achieve and even succeed For I know what greed and wealth can mean Fear to gain and then to lose Fear to dream whatever I choose Fear of becoming all I have seen Fear that hatred might consume me […]

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Hospitality

April 5, 2013

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A new visitor has come in Be it alone or with a friend Thoughtful and considerate we must be For each has a story we may not see. Will we “do unto Him” By this visitor who’s come in? Remember what it’s like To be the new kid on sight? Our initial response to one […]

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A More Convenient Season

March 26, 2013

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My life is good from day to day Everything appears to be going my way. So, I have not a need for Christianity I might call on God, but only in tragedy. But what if that tragedy is my own? A more convenient season has come and gone. My opportunity then dies with my pride […]

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Lord, Don’t Let Me Quit!

January 30, 2013

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I am tired and nearly spent I give my all – 100% It’s never enough May it be worth it. I feel so weak I’m on my knees I need your strength Lord, help me please. I cry out – Anguish and despair I believe You Not Satan’s snares.

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Teach Me, Lord

December 8, 2012

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Teach me to walk slower, Lord So that I may truly see All of the wonderful treasures You have given me. Teach me to take the time, Lord To stop and smell the flowers For, I can never rewind my life Or relive the hurried hours. Teach me to think before I speak, Lord Lest, […]

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As If Being Abused Isn’t Enough

December 4, 2012

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…we abuse ourselves. Why did I continue to seek love and approval from family members and partners who treated me so bad? It has taken me a long time to understand, because it’s not as if the opinions of people like that should even matter. Why would I care about what someone with no morals […]

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To Love Or Not To Love?

April 24, 2012

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“To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give your heart to no one, not even to an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements; lock […]

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“It’s Friday…But Sunday’s Coming!”

April 15, 2012

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Beauty for Ashes!

April 3, 2012

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My head remains down and focused at His feet as the surrounding fire rages all around me. I replace my vision of the struggle with a vision of the cross instead. I do not see the struggle ~ I see Christ who has already conquered the struggle. I am choosing not to focus on the […]

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My Favorite Acapella Song

March 11, 2012

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With you as my shepherd, I never have needs Down paths of righteousness, you always lead Now as I go through the valley of shadows dear Lord Take my hand one last time and I will follow REFRAIN: Oh, my Lord, I’m so ready to leave this world So take my hand and lead me […]

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A Love Letter

March 5, 2012

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Father God, I wish to be so close I can feel your breathe upon my face That your heart may beat in time to mine And I get lost within your gaze. I wish to be so close That your whisper is all I hear Cradle me within your arms Shelter me from fear. I […]

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In The Flesh

March 2, 2012

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May my words fall silent If my tongue wants to lie. May my pride be exposed If I become haughty in life. May my jealousy be subdued If I envy what isn’t mine. May my anger be dissolved If I seek revenge for a wrong. May my greed be squandered If I desire selfish pleasures. […]

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