If I were a fleaSitting in a cornerOf your house at night,What would I see? Would I see dark?Or, would I see light?What changes would ISense in light or darkness? If I were a frogSitting on yourwindow sill at night,What would I hear? A mating call to someoneOther than your spouse?Or, complaints cause someone’sGetting too … Continue reading If I Were
Tag: Poetry
The Lord’s My Shepherd
Lyrics by Francis Rous (1579-1659)Music by Jessie Seymour Irvine (1836-1887) The Lord’s my Shepherd, I’ll not want;He makes me down to lieIn pastures green; He leadeth meThe quiet waters by. My soul He doth restore again,And me to walk doth makeWithin the paths of righteousness,E’en for His own name’s sake. Yea, though I walk in … Continue reading The Lord’s My Shepherd
Love or Lust?
Love or lust? Do you know?What’s your answer? Does it show?Who gets hurt? Do you care?Others’ feelings you aware? Selfish fling? It’s your thing?Nowhere honest. You’re the king?Private chats behind backs.Keep things hidden. No one cracks? Selfish gain is your chain.Self’s your idol all in vain.Call it love if you will,While you live for your … Continue reading Love or Lust?
Pain and Suffering
Pain and suff’ring, be like JesusWho from our sins He did free us.Complications, not vacations,Is our status, is what frees us. “How so,” you may ask, “Do now tellHow our suff’ring frees us from hell?”In our suff’ring die now to sinSo that vict’ry in Christ you’ll win. Share with Jesus in His suff’rings,Give our lives … Continue reading Pain and Suffering
The Spirit Calling
Hear the Spirit calling.He’ll keep you from falling.Tenderly He’s calling,“Come and follow Him.” Walk with Jesus daily.Don’t give in to lazy.Folks may call you crazy.Fellowship with Him. Follow where He leads you.Eat what Jesus feeds you.His love will renew youIf you follow Him. Do what Jesus tells you.Don’t let your faith fail you.His love will … Continue reading The Spirit Calling
Why Was Jesus Hated?
Jesus Christ,Who is the Son of God,Taught the narrow way,Not the way that’s broad. Did not participate HeIn the ways of manBut He followed God,And He lived God’s plan. Walked the narrow way,Led a righteous life,Obeyed God’s commands,Free from sin and strife. Shared the gospel truth,He opposed the lies,Called out hypocrites,Told them they would die. … Continue reading Why Was Jesus Hated?
The Spreading of Lies
The lies of those who sin are spreadAs they plot evil on their bedsFor they are not clear in the headFor sin controls their minds instead No wheel of fortune up aheadFor to their sins they are not deadFor on the lies of others fedAnd they do not God’s judgments dread They take their lives … Continue reading The Spreading of Lies
To Be Like Him
Crucified you are with Jesus.To be like Him, oh, you’ll be,Because He died at Calv’ry,So from sin you’d be free.Oh, what joy He brings into your life,Giving life with Him endlessly. Oh, what plans He has for your life.Share the gospel faithfully.Show the people He loves them.Now His witness you’ll be.Tell the world of sin … Continue reading To Be Like Him
When Thoughts Trouble
I pray to the LordWhen thoughts trouble my mind.I put my trust in Him.Then, peace I do find. I have no controlOver what others do.They all have the freedomTo others subdue. It pains me to watchHow some lie and they trick.Their plans are so sneaky.Their words are so slick. They hate what is good,And they … Continue reading When Thoughts Trouble
When The Enemy Pursues You
When the enemy pursues you,Look to God. When he frightensAnd confuses you,And your emotionsBruises you,And tries to getThe best of you,Let Jesus ChristGive peace to you. Since the Lord is always near you,Trust His Word. Let His Word dwellIn you richly asYou lean uponHis promises,And don’t forgetHis faithfulness,His Word to you isHoliness. When the world … Continue reading When The Enemy Pursues You
Walking Wounded 