Worn by years of work
He pointed to the lawn mower motor
His hands rough and strong
"This is a spark plug, this is a rotor"
Standing tall and slim
And with my full attention
He said, "It works the same
As a basic car engine"
Dad, older and wiser
Knows how to teach
Someone like me
A little hard to reach
He gave his knowledge
Hard earned through the years
I smiled as I remembered
And blinked back the tears
It's been three years since he's passed
into Heaven to wait
I'll see him again
Someday at the gate
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
The Burden
Matthew 11:29-30, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden light."
My Father died about 3 and one half years ago. Since then, I have been spending a lot of time with my Mom. We watch TV, go for walks in the park, and sometimes we shop. We do laundry together and I pick up groceries when she needs them. I also take her dog, Sunny, to the groomer and the vet for her. These are not extra ordinary things but my Mom believes that she is a burden to me. As much as I try to persuade her that she's not, she insists that she is.
The definition of burden is; anything carried or endured, a very heavy load; whatever is hard to bear.
That is the definition, and she is none of those things under the definition of a burden, just as children are not a burden to me, they are joys in my life, my family is my life.
In a letter written by Paul, the Bible says, "Children obey your parents in the Lord for this is right. Honor your Father and Mother, which is the first commandment with a promise that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy a long life on earth."
My Mom has always been there for me. Let me share a few of the things she has done for me. I have never been to well off financially and she helps when ever I ask, no questions. I went through one of my difficult times after I gave birth to my two boys. I had a hard time keeping up with everything in my home so my Mom would gather my laundry once a week, wash it, fold it and deliver it back to me. Also after my son Elijah was born, she and my Dad took care of Elijah three days a week so I could work, what a help that was.
My Mom and I had some bad times when I was in High School. I was a terrible kid, always getting into trouble. My Mom could have disconnected like so many Mothers do these days, but instead, she bought books to learn how to deal with my behavior, she went to counselors and the Church, to get help dealing with me, and she never gave up on me even when I gave up on myself.
My Mom has also been a big encouragement to me, in my life. I can still remember bringing home a drawing that I did in High School, I put it next to the front door so that I could take it out to the trash, but before I could throw it away, she saw it and she took it. She bought a frame for it and hung it in our home. I really got passionate about art because of that.
1 timothy 5:3, "Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need. But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these should learn first of all to put their religion into practice by caring for their own family and so repaying their parents and grandparents, for this is pleasing to God.
I love my Mom deeply. I want to repay all she has done for me, but I know I could never do enough. I also want to please God by helping my Mom. My Mom is not a burden and even if she would become one, Jesus takes our burdens and makes our yoke light, as in Matthew 11:29-30. So if she was going to pick one thing to remember, in her life, I hope that she remembers how much she means to me.
My Father died about 3 and one half years ago. Since then, I have been spending a lot of time with my Mom. We watch TV, go for walks in the park, and sometimes we shop. We do laundry together and I pick up groceries when she needs them. I also take her dog, Sunny, to the groomer and the vet for her. These are not extra ordinary things but my Mom believes that she is a burden to me. As much as I try to persuade her that she's not, she insists that she is.
The definition of burden is; anything carried or endured, a very heavy load; whatever is hard to bear.
That is the definition, and she is none of those things under the definition of a burden, just as children are not a burden to me, they are joys in my life, my family is my life.
In a letter written by Paul, the Bible says, "Children obey your parents in the Lord for this is right. Honor your Father and Mother, which is the first commandment with a promise that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy a long life on earth."
My Mom has always been there for me. Let me share a few of the things she has done for me. I have never been to well off financially and she helps when ever I ask, no questions. I went through one of my difficult times after I gave birth to my two boys. I had a hard time keeping up with everything in my home so my Mom would gather my laundry once a week, wash it, fold it and deliver it back to me. Also after my son Elijah was born, she and my Dad took care of Elijah three days a week so I could work, what a help that was.
My Mom and I had some bad times when I was in High School. I was a terrible kid, always getting into trouble. My Mom could have disconnected like so many Mothers do these days, but instead, she bought books to learn how to deal with my behavior, she went to counselors and the Church, to get help dealing with me, and she never gave up on me even when I gave up on myself.
My Mom has also been a big encouragement to me, in my life. I can still remember bringing home a drawing that I did in High School, I put it next to the front door so that I could take it out to the trash, but before I could throw it away, she saw it and she took it. She bought a frame for it and hung it in our home. I really got passionate about art because of that.
1 timothy 5:3, "Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need. But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these should learn first of all to put their religion into practice by caring for their own family and so repaying their parents and grandparents, for this is pleasing to God.
I love my Mom deeply. I want to repay all she has done for me, but I know I could never do enough. I also want to please God by helping my Mom. My Mom is not a burden and even if she would become one, Jesus takes our burdens and makes our yoke light, as in Matthew 11:29-30. So if she was going to pick one thing to remember, in her life, I hope that she remembers how much she means to me.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Rescue Me
I feel an emptiness inside
Fall on my knees and pray
Has Jesus left me all alone
Can't get through another day
I hear whispering inside my head
I'm so confused that I can't see
I keep fighting but I'm growing weak
I cry out, please rescue me
I'm only made of flesh and blood
Withoug your love I would be lost
But Jesus saved me from myself
With His life He paid the cost
With His love, He healed my wounds
I feel Him lift me from my sorrow
With joyful praise, I give Him thanks
With rightousness I face tomorrow
Lead me guide me take my hand
Your will not mine be done
You take my darkness and you give me light
In Jesus name, this war is won
Fall on my knees and pray
Has Jesus left me all alone
Can't get through another day
I hear whispering inside my head
I'm so confused that I can't see
I keep fighting but I'm growing weak
I cry out, please rescue me
I'm only made of flesh and blood
Withoug your love I would be lost
But Jesus saved me from myself
With His life He paid the cost
With His love, He healed my wounds
I feel Him lift me from my sorrow
With joyful praise, I give Him thanks
With rightousness I face tomorrow
Lead me guide me take my hand
Your will not mine be done
You take my darkness and you give me light
In Jesus name, this war is won
Friday, May 25, 2012
Those Sneaky Pests
I hate to admit it, but years ago, we had roaches. We lived in a fairly clean apartment, but I have been told that when you live in an apartment, it doesn't matter how clean your palce is, you can still have roaches if your neighbors have roaches.
I didn't like the sprays that they have to get rid of the roaches because We had two little babies and a little dog, and those sprays were strong smelling. I hated those pests, I smashed every one that I could find. It sounds crazy, but I would even come out in the middle of the night and turn on the lights to catch even more of them. I also kept all the food in air tight containers, and we did the dishes as soon as possible so those awful bugs wouldn't have any food.
All of my hard work and it didn't even seem to make a difference, we had roaches.
What I didn't realize was that they would nest in dark areas, cupboards that I didn't go into much. They would pass through the clean light areas of the kitchen but they liked the dark. We had them taken care of professionally at times but soon after, they would be back, they nested in my neighbors place and then they spilled over into our place, and then we would have roaches again. We lived there ten years and almost always had roaches. After we moved we haven't had any in twelve years.
What I ended up doing was cleaning out cupboards that I normally didn't use. If I opened up cupboards that I only stored things in, and I let the light shine in, those roaches would run from the light. We also had someone come in and professionally get rid of them. We finally got control over that problem.
This whole experence made me think about how demons operate. I try to keep my spiritual house clean. That is, I have the Holy Spirit in me. Jesus gives examples of how demons operate in Matthew 12:43, "When an evil spirit comes out of a man, it goes through places seeking rest and does not find it. Then it says, 'I will return to the house I left.' When it arives, it finds the house unoccupied, swept clean and put in order. Then it goes and it takes with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and then go in and live there. And the final condition of that man is worse than the first."
Jesus said this to show us that you can't just get rid of a demon with out replacing it with the Holy Spirit. If you do, it will come back with more evil spirits. But just like roaches, demons hate the light, that is, the Holy Spirit, light. They will not come in and nest where there is light.
So we need to be concerned with our own body, our own mind, but we should also be concerned with our neighbors house, or mind. If my house is clesn, and I don't let anything nest in the dark spots, I can keep my house free from pests, but if I allow my neighbors house to become filled with dregs, those nasty things could spill out into more and more dark areas and might end up in my house again.
What can I do? Pray. I can pray for my neighbors. I can talk to them and share the gospel with them. I can have faith that God will show them the light, that the Holy Spirit will occupy their dark places. And the more we are concerned with our neighbors house, the less room there will be for those sneaky pests to get into our homes.
I didn't like the sprays that they have to get rid of the roaches because We had two little babies and a little dog, and those sprays were strong smelling. I hated those pests, I smashed every one that I could find. It sounds crazy, but I would even come out in the middle of the night and turn on the lights to catch even more of them. I also kept all the food in air tight containers, and we did the dishes as soon as possible so those awful bugs wouldn't have any food.
All of my hard work and it didn't even seem to make a difference, we had roaches.
What I didn't realize was that they would nest in dark areas, cupboards that I didn't go into much. They would pass through the clean light areas of the kitchen but they liked the dark. We had them taken care of professionally at times but soon after, they would be back, they nested in my neighbors place and then they spilled over into our place, and then we would have roaches again. We lived there ten years and almost always had roaches. After we moved we haven't had any in twelve years.
What I ended up doing was cleaning out cupboards that I normally didn't use. If I opened up cupboards that I only stored things in, and I let the light shine in, those roaches would run from the light. We also had someone come in and professionally get rid of them. We finally got control over that problem.
This whole experence made me think about how demons operate. I try to keep my spiritual house clean. That is, I have the Holy Spirit in me. Jesus gives examples of how demons operate in Matthew 12:43, "When an evil spirit comes out of a man, it goes through places seeking rest and does not find it. Then it says, 'I will return to the house I left.' When it arives, it finds the house unoccupied, swept clean and put in order. Then it goes and it takes with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and then go in and live there. And the final condition of that man is worse than the first."
Jesus said this to show us that you can't just get rid of a demon with out replacing it with the Holy Spirit. If you do, it will come back with more evil spirits. But just like roaches, demons hate the light, that is, the Holy Spirit, light. They will not come in and nest where there is light.
So we need to be concerned with our own body, our own mind, but we should also be concerned with our neighbors house, or mind. If my house is clesn, and I don't let anything nest in the dark spots, I can keep my house free from pests, but if I allow my neighbors house to become filled with dregs, those nasty things could spill out into more and more dark areas and might end up in my house again.
What can I do? Pray. I can pray for my neighbors. I can talk to them and share the gospel with them. I can have faith that God will show them the light, that the Holy Spirit will occupy their dark places. And the more we are concerned with our neighbors house, the less room there will be for those sneaky pests to get into our homes.
Rapture
The dictionary definition of rapture is: the state of being carried away with joy, love etc...ecstasy.
The dictionary definition of tribulation is: Great misery or distress as from oppression.
I want you to know that what I am writing is just my oppinion from reading and studying that I've done. I am open to hearing other opinions. I would love to hear what you think. So drop me a line.
This is what I believe; 2 peter 2:5 says, "If He did not spare the ancient world when He brought the flood on it, ungodly people, but protected Noah, a preacher of righteousness and seven others; If he condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah by burning them to ashes and made them an example of what is going to happen to the ungodly; and if He rescued Lot a righteous man, who was distressed by the filthy lives of lawless men (for that righteous man, living among them day after day, was tormented in his righteous soul by lawless deeds he saw and heard)" Peter went on to say, "If this is so then the Lord knows how to rescue Godly men from trials and to hold the unrightous for the day of judgment while continuing their punishment."
Out of that scripture I got that God protected or, in other words, guarded, Noah; that is He took care of Noah and his family while they went through the flood.
On the other hand, He rescued Lot or delivered Lot (To set free or save from evil) out of the city before He burned it down.
Peter goes on to say, "God will rescue us from the coming wrath." Not protect us through it, but rescue us from it. Wrath also means punishment.
Paul also confirms this in 1 Thessalonians 1:10, "And to wait for His son from Heaven, whom He raised from the dead- Jesus who rescues us from the coming wrath." Again, Jesus will rescue us, not protect us through the wrath.
Now 2 Peter also talks about trials and in Revelations 3:10, Jesus says, "Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come upon the whole world to test those who live on the earth."
We are to be taken out or rescued from the wrath, or trial that will be coming, which is the tribulation.
If you have any other information confirming this or against what I have written, please let me know. Thank you.
The dictionary definition of tribulation is: Great misery or distress as from oppression.
I want you to know that what I am writing is just my oppinion from reading and studying that I've done. I am open to hearing other opinions. I would love to hear what you think. So drop me a line.
This is what I believe; 2 peter 2:5 says, "If He did not spare the ancient world when He brought the flood on it, ungodly people, but protected Noah, a preacher of righteousness and seven others; If he condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah by burning them to ashes and made them an example of what is going to happen to the ungodly; and if He rescued Lot a righteous man, who was distressed by the filthy lives of lawless men (for that righteous man, living among them day after day, was tormented in his righteous soul by lawless deeds he saw and heard)" Peter went on to say, "If this is so then the Lord knows how to rescue Godly men from trials and to hold the unrightous for the day of judgment while continuing their punishment."
Out of that scripture I got that God protected or, in other words, guarded, Noah; that is He took care of Noah and his family while they went through the flood.
On the other hand, He rescued Lot or delivered Lot (To set free or save from evil) out of the city before He burned it down.
Peter goes on to say, "God will rescue us from the coming wrath." Not protect us through it, but rescue us from it. Wrath also means punishment.
Paul also confirms this in 1 Thessalonians 1:10, "And to wait for His son from Heaven, whom He raised from the dead- Jesus who rescues us from the coming wrath." Again, Jesus will rescue us, not protect us through the wrath.
Now 2 Peter also talks about trials and in Revelations 3:10, Jesus says, "Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come upon the whole world to test those who live on the earth."
We are to be taken out or rescued from the wrath, or trial that will be coming, which is the tribulation.
If you have any other information confirming this or against what I have written, please let me know. Thank you.
A Servant Heart
During a mid week prayer meeting, at our Church, years ago, a member of the Church did something wonderful.
One after the other we filed into the Church, and up to the front. There, our pastor, Brad, had arranged all the chairs into a circle. We each took a seat, quietly talking to each other, waiting for the meeting to begin. Then in walked Selina, kind of a quiet woman. She was carrying a very large bowl of water and a towel was hanging from her arm.
Selina started to explain, "I had some bad feelings for some of the people in this Church." she went on to say that she had a strong feeling that she should serve us. She stepped into the middle of the circle of chairs and kneeled down in front of one of the men. She untied one of his shoes, took off his shoe and his sock and put his foot in the water. Selina tenderly washed his feet.
My first thought was, "I just got done working a whole day in these shoes, no way am I letting her near these feet!" She dried the first mans feet with the towel that she had hanging over her arm, then she went on to the next person.
Everyone in the circle sat silently watching Selina, not a word was spoken. As she got closer to me, I asked myself, "How can I get out of this?" But I didn't move.
Next thing I know, Selina was on her knees in front of me, untying my shoe, just as she did with each other person. Gentlty, she took off my shoe and sock and placed my foot in the water. As she washed my foot, all the negative feelings and thoughts were washed away. This was the sweetest gesture I had ever seen. Selina had bad feelings, so instead of holding on to those feelings, she humbled herself enough to wash my feet. I started to cry. Then instead of my thoughts being focused on myself, they were focused on Jesus. I looked around, the others were crying, or praying, some heads down, some arms lifted. I felt God envelope that room like a thick fog.
After that evening, Selina was changed. Instead of being quiet and keeping to herself, she was open and friendly, and I grew to love her.
In Matthew 20: 26-28, Jesus says, "Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave- Just as the son of man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a randsom for many."
One after the other we filed into the Church, and up to the front. There, our pastor, Brad, had arranged all the chairs into a circle. We each took a seat, quietly talking to each other, waiting for the meeting to begin. Then in walked Selina, kind of a quiet woman. She was carrying a very large bowl of water and a towel was hanging from her arm.
Selina started to explain, "I had some bad feelings for some of the people in this Church." she went on to say that she had a strong feeling that she should serve us. She stepped into the middle of the circle of chairs and kneeled down in front of one of the men. She untied one of his shoes, took off his shoe and his sock and put his foot in the water. Selina tenderly washed his feet.
My first thought was, "I just got done working a whole day in these shoes, no way am I letting her near these feet!" She dried the first mans feet with the towel that she had hanging over her arm, then she went on to the next person.
Everyone in the circle sat silently watching Selina, not a word was spoken. As she got closer to me, I asked myself, "How can I get out of this?" But I didn't move.
Next thing I know, Selina was on her knees in front of me, untying my shoe, just as she did with each other person. Gentlty, she took off my shoe and sock and placed my foot in the water. As she washed my foot, all the negative feelings and thoughts were washed away. This was the sweetest gesture I had ever seen. Selina had bad feelings, so instead of holding on to those feelings, she humbled herself enough to wash my feet. I started to cry. Then instead of my thoughts being focused on myself, they were focused on Jesus. I looked around, the others were crying, or praying, some heads down, some arms lifted. I felt God envelope that room like a thick fog.
After that evening, Selina was changed. Instead of being quiet and keeping to herself, she was open and friendly, and I grew to love her.
In Matthew 20: 26-28, Jesus says, "Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave- Just as the son of man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a randsom for many."
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
It's All Up To You
By Bary Bennett
Morning has broken, the sunshine is calling
Outside singing from trees, leaves are falling
The green grass is covered with sweet morning dew
The warmth of the day cries, "Good morning to you"
Life is beginning to move on the ground below
Insects are hard at work, see them move to and fro
Creation has movement because God has willed it
Where there is life it was God's breath that filled it
From deep in the sea to the hot desert sands above
All that has life was formed from God's hands with love
I'm no exception, I know the story
All that you've made was made for your glory
Let all creation cry out to the Holy One
Every plant every beast every bird knows what God has done
Let man take notice of the image he's made
Let man take notice of the price that was paid
More precious is man than all else that exists
Bought with a price by the nails in Christ's wrists
How can mankind not believe what he's told?
That if he believes he will never grow old
If it's Gods will then morning will break again
If it is Gods will reach all seeking men
Jesus is coming soon so this is your warning
there's no guarantee you will ever see morning
Don't take for granted this life that you're living
Find God and you'll see that He is forgiving
Today is the day of salvation my brothers
That includes you Fathers sisters and brothers
Don't let the chance go by, don't be left asking why
Even the birds of the air know it's true
in the end it's all up to you-what will you do?
Morning has broken, the sunshine is calling
Outside singing from trees, leaves are falling
The green grass is covered with sweet morning dew
The warmth of the day cries, "Good morning to you"
Life is beginning to move on the ground below
Insects are hard at work, see them move to and fro
Creation has movement because God has willed it
Where there is life it was God's breath that filled it
From deep in the sea to the hot desert sands above
All that has life was formed from God's hands with love
I'm no exception, I know the story
All that you've made was made for your glory
Let all creation cry out to the Holy One
Every plant every beast every bird knows what God has done
Let man take notice of the image he's made
Let man take notice of the price that was paid
More precious is man than all else that exists
Bought with a price by the nails in Christ's wrists
How can mankind not believe what he's told?
That if he believes he will never grow old
If it's Gods will then morning will break again
If it is Gods will reach all seeking men
Jesus is coming soon so this is your warning
there's no guarantee you will ever see morning
Don't take for granted this life that you're living
Find God and you'll see that He is forgiving
Today is the day of salvation my brothers
That includes you Fathers sisters and brothers
Don't let the chance go by, don't be left asking why
Even the birds of the air know it's true
in the end it's all up to you-what will you do?
Love
2 Timothy 1:7, "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power of love and of self discipline."
There are so many scriptures that talk about love, basically, we are to love one another. And loving one another is important for many reasons, that are deeper than we may think.
There were studies done in the 1940's and the 1950's with orphans. These orphans were examined through their teen years and compared to teens that spent their whole lives in foster homes. First, there was a high mortality rate in the babies that were in institutions rather than foster homes. All of the babies basic needs were taken care of but, just their basic needs. Researchers found no reason for these babies not to survive, and the babies that did survive and later lived in foster homes when compaired to the teens that grew up in foster homes, the first group were delayed intellectually.
The only thing that these babies were deprived of in the institutions was human contact. They were fed, diapered, and they slept but they were not loved.
There has also been research done on spouses. When one partner dies after they had been together for 20, 30, 40 or more years, it has been reported that the other spouse dies within months of the first death. "Usually from heart failure," one doctor said but added, "I think it's more about connection." Or as the article asks, "Can you die of a broken heart?"
My Dad died three years ago and I truly believe that my Mom is still alive after a 60 year marriage because she has five kids that love her and are around her daily. She also has Grandkids and Great Grand kids and we all have always had much love for one another.
There is more to the command that Jesus gave us to love one another than you may think. Life depends on love. John 13: 34, "A new command I give you: Love one another As I have loved you, so you must love one another." Jesus went on to say, "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."
If the greatest is love and life depends on being loved and loving, it's importance is essential, so knowing this: love one another, today.
There are so many scriptures that talk about love, basically, we are to love one another. And loving one another is important for many reasons, that are deeper than we may think.
There were studies done in the 1940's and the 1950's with orphans. These orphans were examined through their teen years and compared to teens that spent their whole lives in foster homes. First, there was a high mortality rate in the babies that were in institutions rather than foster homes. All of the babies basic needs were taken care of but, just their basic needs. Researchers found no reason for these babies not to survive, and the babies that did survive and later lived in foster homes when compaired to the teens that grew up in foster homes, the first group were delayed intellectually.
The only thing that these babies were deprived of in the institutions was human contact. They were fed, diapered, and they slept but they were not loved.
There has also been research done on spouses. When one partner dies after they had been together for 20, 30, 40 or more years, it has been reported that the other spouse dies within months of the first death. "Usually from heart failure," one doctor said but added, "I think it's more about connection." Or as the article asks, "Can you die of a broken heart?"
My Dad died three years ago and I truly believe that my Mom is still alive after a 60 year marriage because she has five kids that love her and are around her daily. She also has Grandkids and Great Grand kids and we all have always had much love for one another.
There is more to the command that Jesus gave us to love one another than you may think. Life depends on love. John 13: 34, "A new command I give you: Love one another As I have loved you, so you must love one another." Jesus went on to say, "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."
If the greatest is love and life depends on being loved and loving, it's importance is essential, so knowing this: love one another, today.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
It's No Risk
Sitting in my easy chair
Sipping on my wine
Remote in hand, channel surfing
Wish I could feel fine
What is this show I'm watching?
What could it be?
They're singing about Jesus
Is this Church on TV?
The music's really something
I'm touched in my heart
I know that I'm a sinner, but,
Could I have a brand new start?
They're singing, "It's no risk,
Take a step toward Him
Recieve eternal life
Let the Lord live within"
I fill my bowl with peanuts
Wipe from my eye a tear
Now, where's that shopping network?
Why do I keep coming back here?
Pastor's saying, "Know the truth
And it will set you free"
But aren't I free already?
This joint tastes good to me
I say, "Well, what the hell?"
Oops cussing isn't right
I want to give my heart to God
But my throat's getting tight
I put my hands together
I get down on my knees
Show me how to pray, now
Jesus, help me please
I look into the mirror
Am I still the same?
What could have changed within me?
I know
He's taken all the blame!
Sipping on my wine
Remote in hand, channel surfing
Wish I could feel fine
What is this show I'm watching?
What could it be?
They're singing about Jesus
Is this Church on TV?
The music's really something
I'm touched in my heart
I know that I'm a sinner, but,
Could I have a brand new start?
They're singing, "It's no risk,
Take a step toward Him
Recieve eternal life
Let the Lord live within"
I fill my bowl with peanuts
Wipe from my eye a tear
Now, where's that shopping network?
Why do I keep coming back here?
Pastor's saying, "Know the truth
And it will set you free"
But aren't I free already?
This joint tastes good to me
I say, "Well, what the hell?"
Oops cussing isn't right
I want to give my heart to God
But my throat's getting tight
I put my hands together
I get down on my knees
Show me how to pray, now
Jesus, help me please
I look into the mirror
Am I still the same?
What could have changed within me?
I know
He's taken all the blame!
Thursday, May 10, 2012
A Mother's Prayer
God please bless my children
Care for them as they grow
Fill them with your Spirit to
Teach them all you know
Lord, count each hair upon their heads
As they lay down at night
Cover them with loving wing
Until the morning light
Help me be a mother who is
Gentle and is kind
Help me give, help me love
Bring peace into my mind
Thank you for this family
I love them with all my heart
Watch over them when they are with me
Take care when we're apart
Lord don't let them stumble
Catch them if they fall
They are precious ro me
They are my one and all
Care for them as they grow
Fill them with your Spirit to
Teach them all you know
Lord, count each hair upon their heads
As they lay down at night
Cover them with loving wing
Until the morning light
Help me be a mother who is
Gentle and is kind
Help me give, help me love
Bring peace into my mind
Thank you for this family
I love them with all my heart
Watch over them when they are with me
Take care when we're apart
Lord don't let them stumble
Catch them if they fall
They are precious ro me
They are my one and all
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