FAITH

God’s promise depends on faith

And rests in Grace.

I need not understand this,

But must believe.

Details are less important

Than fact of transformation

My faith is strong

When I actively trust God.

God’s promise is given to us

As a free gift.

He’ll be with you in troubles.

“Faith” is the key!

God promises us He’ll answer

Whenever we call on Him.

Our faith is shown

When we actively trust God.

And Share My Faith

Help me to show how much I love,

Help me show my heart,

That you may see what I believe,

And share my faith through action.

May my “good deeds” then prove my love,

Bearing fruit for God.

May what I do reveal my heart,

And share my faith through action.

In and For

“Praise your God in all circumstances.”

I can do that.

But give Him praises for everything?

Now that is hard!

Oh, I can easily give You praise

In everything,

But, Lord, to praise You for it all

Is much harder!

In everything, I’ll give You my praise,

And, Lord, I’ll try

To praise You for my diabetes,

And for all else.

For This Delights Him

Our “feelings,” or our perception

Have naught to do with God’s Presence.

He’s ready to guide us to Truth,

For this delights Him.

When you think He’s too far to hear,

Just whisper His name, He’ll be there.

Open yourself to His Presence,

 For this delights Him.

In the Interim

Lord, I know, from past experiences,

All will be well indeed.

It is only in the interim

That we ask our questions.

In this dreary, weary land, O Lord,

Where I am now searching,

This, my “interim time,” is so hard;

Your love seems far away.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

In the darkness of my nighttime fears,

When sin looms over me,

Still, I realize all will be well

When Your light dawns again!

Foundation of Grace

Thefoundation of grace 

In a believer’s heart,

Can become undermined

By guilt-evoking words.

Don’t build a tunnel, build bridges.

The foundation of grace,

A God-given blessing,

Is to be encouraged

By love-inspired words.

Build bridges by helping others.

A Season

Often, it seems, that evil reigns.

We’ll go through a season of brokenness,

Do not despair, for the Lord surely reigns.

Open your heart, for He‘ll yet send

A season for restoration.

In deserts, chasing mirages,

And encountering delusions;

When your heart is closed, you can’t see the truth.

So, you’ll remain in your desert

  Until you’ll seek after the Lord

When you seek more than a season,

If you’ll open your heart and invite Him,

He will dwell within, and will guide your path.

For God is kind, and He’s loving;

His mercy endures forever.