You Complete Me Lord ~

You complete me Lord,
You make my life whole
You protect and keep me
preserve my very soul.

You fill me with Your love,
equip me each new day
You give me the power
to stay on the narrow way.

You complete me Lord,
You make my life anew
You give me Your peace
and my mind You renew.

You fill me with mercy,
cover me in Your grace
You are the future hope
my heart can embrace.

You complete me Lord,
You make my heart sing
You provide me comfort
under Your mighty wing.

You fill me with joy,
my life You make complete
tis why I trust in You . . .
with my every heartbeat!

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Colossians 2:10

“And ye are complete in him,
which is the head of all
principality and power:”

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The Stepping Stones of Faith ~

The stepping-stones of faith,
we all need to get across . . .
but, first we must believe
Jesus died for us on the cross.

The steps following are easy,
if on Jesus we keep our eyes
for, He will be our Teacher . . .
the One who leads and guides.

The stepping-stones of faith,
will take us into deep water
but, if we believe in the Word
from the truth we’ll not falter.

Each stone is a step of trust,
for the meek and compliant
if we take them one by one
on God we’ll become reliant.

The stepping-stones of faith,
are right in front of us . . .
but, they’ll be stumbling blocks
if in God we do not trust!

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Psalm 86:11

Teach me thy way, O Lord;
I will walk in thy truth: unite
my heart to fear thy name.

1 Peter 2:8

“And a stone of stumbling,
and a rock of offence,
even to them which stumble
at the word, being disobedient:
whereunto also they were appointed.”

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I Will Never Leave You ~

I am with you always,
from you I’ll never leave
onto this promise . . .
let your heart so cleave.

Whenever you need Me,
I’ll be there for you
when you need guidance
I’ll tell you what to do.

I am always with you,
with you I’m right there
believe me when I say . . .
I want your every care.

Whenever you need help,
I’ll come to your aid
when you need comfort
I’ll be your source of shade.

I am always with you,
leave you I never will . . .
whenever you are anxious
your heartbeat I will still!

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Matthew 28:20

Teaching them to observe all things
whatsoever I have commanded you:
and, lo, I am with you always,
even unto the end of the world. Amen.

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The Right Door ~

Sometimes I ask the Lord,
what are You waiting for
why haven’t You to me
opened up this door.

I’ve patiently waited,
for Your go, to go inside
but here I still stand . . .
stuck on the outside.

I don’t know why,
this door is yet shut
the way into it . . .
looks to me clear-cut.

Through the keyhole,
I took myself a look
and saw everything
I thought was by the Book.

Sometimes I ask the Lord,
what are You waiting for
often He tells me child . . .
it’s still not the right door!

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Psalm 32:8

I will instruct thee
and teach thee in the way
which thou shalt go:
I will guide thee with
mine eye.

2 Corinthians 2:12

Furthermore, when I came to
Troas to preach Christ’s gospel,
and a door was opened unto
me of the Lord,

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Knowing God’s Will ~

Knowing God’s will,
takes a lot of patience
before He reveals
all He has awaiting us.

It takes a heart yielding,
to know just what to do
it takes a life willing
to wait till He shows how to.

Knowing God’s will,
takes a lot of believing
that His plans for you
one day you’ll be receiving.

It takes one step at a time,
made with faith and trust
for us to be able to see
the purposes He has for us.

Knowing God’s will
doesn’t come to us overnight
it takes time for God . . .
to reveal His divine insight!

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Ephesians 5:17

Wherefore be ye not unwise,
but understanding what the
will of the Lord is.

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Pressing On ~

I’m pressing on,
till these problems are gone
I’m moving forward
with my eyes looking upward.

I’m trusting God,
and the guidance of His rod
I’m letting go
knowing the way He will show.

I’m going easy,
not getting faint or queasy
I’m letting God’s peace
all my fears oil and grease.

I’m believing in His leading,
and I’m practicing my heeding
I’m doing my best
and letting God do the rest.

I’m pressing on,
till these problems are gone
I’m pressing towards the goal
with all my heart and soul!

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Philippians 3:12

“Not as though I had already attained,
either were already perfect:
but I follow after, if that I may apprehend
that for which also I am apprehended
of Christ Jesus.”

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Lord, It Is You ~

Lord, it is You that I trust,
for You are just and fair
You salvation is given
to all who come in prayer.

It is in You I believe,
for You are forever faithful
Your blessings are given
to those who are grateful.

Lord, it is You that I follow,
for You will guide and lead
Your instructions are given
to all who willingly heed.

It is You that I love,
for You are good and kind
Your compassion is given
for eager heart’s to find.

Lord, it is in You I trust,
You are my sun and shield
tis why my heart and soul
to You I willingly yield!

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Psalm 84:11

For the Lord God is a sun and shield:
the Lord will give grace and glory:
no good thing will he withhold from t
hem that walk uprightly.

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Choices ~

Life can be challenging,
with lots of highs and lows
all depending on the way
in which we have chose.

For it’s all about our choices,
we daily have to make
that determines if we keep
heading for the narrow gate.

Life can be difficult,
with lots of curves and bends
plenty of different ways
leading us to dead ends.

For it’s not always clear,
which road we need to take
but, until God shows us . . .
we need to step on the brake.

Life can be challenging,
but, it really needn’t be
if we left the choice to God . . .
every good path we would see!

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2 Timothy 3:14

But continue thou in the things
which thou hast learned and
hast been assured of, knowing
of whom thou hast learned them;

Proverbs 2:9

Then shalt thou understand
righteousness, and judgment,
and equity; yea, every good path.

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God’s Plans For You ~

God’s plans for you,
are yours to discover . . .
they’re found in your Bible
from cover to cover.

A future of hope,
for you He has in store
once you open to Him
your seeking heart’s door.

Your life He will guide,
when you seek Him first
He’ll satisfy your needs
your hunger and thirst.

Once to Him you commit,
your steps He will guide
when directions you need
He’ll help you to decide.

God’s plans for you,
are easy to find . . .
but, first you must seek Him
with all your heart and mind!

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Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the thoughts
that I think toward you,
saith the Lord, thoughts
of peace, and not of evil,
to give you an expected end.

Proverbs 16:9

A man’s heart deviseth his way:
but the Lord directeth his steps.

Matthew 6:33

But seek ye first the kingdom of God,
and his righteousness; and all these
things shall be added unto you.

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Stiff Necks~

Some people are stubborn,
their necks are stiffened
their lives to God’s ways
have not been conditioned.

Instead their own thoughts,
are so much more important
that to the Word of God
their minds aren’t absorbent.

Some people are stubborn,
their hearts are like stone
their eyes and ears are shut
to Truth other then their own.

Instead their own opinions,
they hold in high esteem
that their souls can’t see
Jesus came so to redeem.

Some people are stubborn,
to godly advise and counsel
tis why so many now . . .
the truth are happy to cancel!

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Jeremiah 17:23

But they obeyed not,
neither inclined their ear,
but made their neck stiff,
that they might not hear,
nor receive instruction.

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Righteous Living ~

Righteous living,
needn’t be a struggle
it doesn’t have to be
something you juggle.

For when we allow,
the Spirit to guide us
He’ll help us become . . .
virtuous and just.

Righteous living,
takes a contrite heart
for it to be given
a fresh new start.

For when we let,
the Holy Spirit in
He will keep us
from turning to sin.

Righteous living,
on your own you can’t do
unless you have . . .
His Spirit living in you!

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2 Corinthians 5:21 

For he hath made him
to be sin for us,
who knew no sin;
that we might be made
the righteousness of
God in him.

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Sometimes God Nudges Me ~

Sometimes God nudges me,
to see if I am listening
to that still small voice
inside me whispering.

He wants to see if I’ll heed,
to His inaudible leading
to see if to His guidance
I’m willing to be yielding.

He applies gentle pressure,
in my heart and on my mind
to see if His plans for me
I’m willing to go and find.

He wants to see if I’ll ask,
to be by Him directed
and if by His wisdom
I’m willing to be perfected.

Sometimes God nudges me,
with whispers calm and sill
to see if I am willing . . . .
to really know His will!

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Ephesians 5:17

 Wherefore be ye not unwise,
but understanding what the
will of the Lord is.

Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the thoughts
that I think toward you,
saith the Lord, thoughts
of peace, and not of evil,
to give you an expected end.

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Drawing Near To God ~

Drawing near to God,
is our daily choice
if we truly want . . .
to hear His voice.

We’ll need to remain,
quiet, calm and still
till we understand
just what is His will.

Drawing God nearer,
is the only way
we will ever hear
what He has to say.

We’ll need to give God,
ears open and waiting
as His plan for us . . .
He’s purposely shaping.

Drawing near to God,
God drawing us nearer
so that His voice . . .
can be heard clearer!

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Psalm 73:28

But it is good for me to draw
near to God: I have put my
trust in the Lord God, that I
may declare all thy works.

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I Have Me A Friend ~

I have me a friend,
better than any brother
for I am never to Him
a pest or a bother.

He always makes time,
to be alone with me
He is never to busy
for me to come and see.

He is a friend who will,
give me good advice
He speaks only the truth
and is always concise.

He’ll stop what He’s doing,
come straight to my aid
comfort and reassure me
whenever I am afraid.

My friend is called Jesus,
He can be yours too . . .
for I know He’ll stick . . .
like a brother to you!

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Proverbs 17:17

A friend loveth at all times,
and a brother is born for
adversity.

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Sticky Note To God ~11.11.22~

Psalm 23:3

Perfected By God ~

Every day we are being,
patiently by God perfected . . .
and our attitudes so often
need to be corrected.

So He teaches us how,
like Jesus to be . . .
by taking us down
on our prideful knee.

Every day we are being,
patiently by God instructed
how our lives now
need to be conducted.

He want us to grasp onto,
the meaning of obedience
without giving Him any
lip-service or resistance.

Every day we get closer,
as into perfection we progress
but, God knows that it is . . .
for us a life-time process!

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Hebrews 5:9

And being made perfect,
he became the author of
eternal salvation unto
all them that obey him;

James 1:4

But let patience have
her perfect work,
that ye may be perfect
and entire, wanting nothing.

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The Holy Spirit’s Indwelling ~

To the Holy Spirit,
you’ll need to submit
to His indwelling
you must not resist.

If you want your faith,
to grow and thrive
then for God’s power
you will need to strive.

To the Holy Spirit,
you’ll need to listen
to His presence
you must not stiffen.

If you want your trust,
to flourish and bloom
then Jesus in your life
you’ll need to make room.

To the Holy Spirit,
we all need to be aware
otherwise our hope
will fall into despair!

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Ephesians 4:30

And grieve not the holy Spirit
of God, whereby ye are sealed
unto the day of redemption.

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Afternoon Ponderings ~10.24.22~

Jeremiah 29:11

Precise Instructions ~

Whenever I need,
God to inspire . . .
when my Spirit needs
to be lifted higher.

I open up my Bible,
and I begin to read
just why His Word
everyday I need.

Whenever my faith,
needs to be corrected
the Scriptures help me
to get redirected.

For they give to me,
precise instructions
how to overcome
worldly seductions.

Whenever I need,
some good old reproof
God’s Word stops me from
becoming too aloof!

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2 Timothy 3:16

All scripture is given by
inspiration of God, and
is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction,
for instruction in righteousness:

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If God’s Hand Is Leading ~

If God’s hand is guiding,
then why aren’t we led . . .
if He feeds His sparrows
then why aren’t we fed?

If all things are possible,
then where’s the victory . . .
if joy comes in the morning
then why so much misery?

If God is our Shepherd,
then where are His sheep . . .
if we’re to be alert
then why do so many sleep?

If God is the potter,
then where is the clay . . .
if He leads us to righteousness
then why with fire do we play?

If God hand is leading,
by faith we need to grab on
before it’s too late . . .
and our last days are gone!

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Isaiah 58:11

And the Lord shall guide thee
continually, and satisfy thy soul
in drought, and make fat thy bones:
and thou shalt be like a watered garden,
and like a spring of water,
whose waters fail not.

Psalm 23:3

He restoreth my soul:
he leadeth me in the paths
of righteousness
for his name’s sake.

Psalm 139:10

Even there shall thy hand lead me,
and thy right hand shall hold me.

Psalm 48:14

For this God is our God
for ever and ever: he will
be our guide even unto death.

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Sticky Note From God ~10.01.22~

Proverbs 3:5-6

Good Morning Quote ~10.01.22~

Talk to Me Lord, Talk To Me ~

Talk to me Lord, talk to me,
for my world’s shaking apart
and the winds of adversity
are blowing thru my heart.

Talk to me Lord and tell me,
the way You’d have me to go
speak to me thru Your Spirit
so Your path I may know.

Talk to me Lord, talk to me,
make with me a connection
for I am counting on You
to give me Your direction.

Talk to me Lord and lead me,
as I go about my way
tell me to go right or left
I need Your guidance today.

Talk to me Lord, talk to me,
let not pride keep us apart
be that still small voice . . .
speaking to my shaken heart!

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Isaiah 30:21

And thine ears shall hear
a word behind thee, saying,
This is the way, walk ye in it,
when ye turn to the right hand,
and when ye turn to the left.

1 Kings 19:12

“And after the earthquake a fire;
but the Lord was not in the fire:
and after the fire a still small voice.”

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Wisely Walking ~

Father I thank You,
today for Your grace
and the wisdom I need
to wisely run the race.

For, I know of the evil,
I will witness today
and to walk cautiously
must be my mainstay.

Father I thank you,
today for Your direction
for the wisdom to have
in the world no connection.

For, though times are dark,
You make it clear to me
how living like a fool
I do not want to be.

Father I thank you,
for helping me to walk wise
so that I can be mindful
of satan’s traps and lies!

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Ephesians 5:15-17

“See then that ye walk circumspectly,
not as fools, but as wise,

Redeeming the time,
because the days are evil.

Wherefore be ye not unwise,
but understanding what
the will of the Lord is.”

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Sticky Note From God ~08.17.22~

Psalm 25:5

Direction’s Needed ~

When you’re not sure,
of the way to go . . .
when you need someone
the correct way to show.

Open up your ears,
to God’s divine direction
and He will lead you
to the path of perfection.

When you’re not convinced,
which way you should turn . . .
when you need to have
the wisdom to discern.

Open up your Bible,
learn to walk in it ways
and God will lead you
for the rest of your days.

When you need directions,
so you can be Spirit led . . .
open up your ears . . .
to that voice in your head!

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Isaiah 30:21

And thine ears shall hear
a word behind thee, saying
This is the way walk ye in it
when ye turn to the right hand
and when ye turn to the left

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Afternoon Ponderings ~08.17.22~

John 8:31-32

Good Morning Quote ~08.17.22~

Sticky Note To God ~08.17.22~

Psalm 143:8

Jesus Is My Friend ~

Jesus is my friend,
on Him I can count
to help me figure
all my problems out.

For, He will guide me,
though the process
on how over them
not to obsess.

Jesus is my friend,
on Him I can rely
for He is my daily
most valuable ally.

For, He teaches me,
what I should know
about how His Father
would have me to go.

Jesus is my friend,
in Him I find rest
for I know He has
for me only His best!

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John 15:15

Henceforth I call you not servants;
for the servant knoweth not what
his lord doeth: but I have called you
friends; for all things that I have heard
of my Father I have made known unto you.

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Sticky Note From God ~08.01.22~

Psalm 32:8