Behold, This Is God’s Son ~

Behold, this is the Babe
this is the Boy
this is the Son of God
who brings eternal joy.

This is the Redeemer,
this is the Cornerstone
this is the Deliverer
who sits on the throne.

This is the Way,
this is the Bread of Life
this is the Truth
who died for our strife.

This is the Word,
this is the Lamb
this is the Image of God
who is the great I AM.

Behold, this is my Lord,
this is my Savior . . .
this is the One reason
I have God’s favor!

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Matthew 17:5

While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud
overshadowed them: and behold a voice
out of the cloud, which said,
This is my beloved Son,
in whom I am well pleased;
hear ye him.

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Hear My Son ~

This is My Beloved Son,
hear what He has to say
for He is the only Life . . .
to the Truth and the Way.

Open up your ears,
so that you may hear
how He can bring you
eternal joy and cheer.

Listen with your heart,
envision in your mind
how only through Him
true peace will you find.

Take heed to His calling,
to witness for yourself
how your every sin
He took upon Himself.

This is My Beloved Son,
He’s speaking to you today
listen closely to Him . . .
for He’s to Me the only Way!

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Luke 9:35

And there came a voice
out of the cloud, saying,
This is my beloved Son:
hear him.

John 14:6

Jesus saith unto him,
I am the way,
the truth, and the life:
no man cometh unto
the Father, but by me.

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On The Path To Life ~

God leads us,
on the path to Life
He guides our steps
in the thick of strife.

He offers to us,
His hand guiding
He catches our feet
when they go sliding.

Traveling together,
we follow, He leads . . .
knowing He’ll take
care of our needs.

He teaches us along,
the righteous way
how to stay close
how never to stray.

A walk of faith,
together we take
on the road to Life
for His name sake!

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Psalm 23:3

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

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Afternoon Ponderings ~01.24.22~

Psalm 37:23

Jesus Leads Me ~

Jesus leads me,
on paths upright
and I follow Him
much to His delight.

He guides me in ways,
I didn’t even know
and I trust the right one
to me He will show.

Jesus leads me,
in times of drought
He helps me through
periods of doubt.

For He satisfies,
my hunger and thirst
tis why each morning
I seek His face first.

Jesus leads me,
now and to the end
for He is my one . . .
true eternal Friend.

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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 48:14

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

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Still The Wise Seek Him ~

Still the wise seek Him,
they look to the Morning Star
they follow where He may lead
no matter how near or far.

They come to praise Him,
to worship and to adore
the wise still seek will Him
as the ones did from before.

The wise still offer Him,
gifts from their hearts
their faith, trust and hope
on Him they impart.

They hunger and thirst,
after His righteousness
they seek the Life and Way
with wholeheartedness.

Still the wise seek Him,
this Babe, the Child, their Savior
for they know He is God’s gift . . .
of His love, mercy and favor!

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Matthew 2:9-10

“When they had heard
the king, they departed; and,
lo, the star, which they saw
in the east, went before them,
till it came and stood
over where the young child was.
When they saw the star,
they rejoiced with exceeding
great joy.”

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My Hope Is In The Lord ~

My hope doesn’t disappoint,
it never lets me down . . .
my hope is in the Lord
it’s always to be found.

It keeps me in perfect peace,
when around me there’s distress
it keeps me in God trusting
my faith it does not suppress.

My hope I’m not ashamed of,
it is my Life and my Way
my hope cannot be moved
by what other people say.

It keeps me focused,
on my eternal destiny
it fills my heart with joy
with vision’s heavenly.

My hope doesn’t disappoint,
it is my eternal goal . . .
my hope is the only thing
saving this wretched soul!

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Jeremiah 17:7

Blessed is the man
that trusteth in the Lord,
and whose hope the Lord is.

Isaiah 26:3-4

Thou wilt keep him
in perfect peace,
whose mind is stayed
on thee: because he
trusteth in thee.

Trust ye in the Lord for ever:
for in the Lord Jehovah
is everlasting strength:

Romans 1:16

For I am not ashamed
of the gospel of Christ:
for it is the power of God
unto salvation to every
one that believeth;
to the Jew first, and
also to the Greek.

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Sticky Note to God ~04.08.21~

2 Timothy 3:2-7

Till Then I Must Endure ~

I don’t know the hour,
but I know for sure
Jesus will return . . .
till then I must endure.

For many will depart,
from the Life, Truth and Way
but on the narrow path . . .
I’m dedicating myself to stay.

I don’t know the moment,
nor does anyone . . .
only God knows the day
He will send back His Son.

So I need to be ready,
watchful, sober and alert
my eyes mustn’t ever
on Jesus turn or avert.

I don’t know when,
but I know it will be . . .
like a twinkling in my eye
when Jesus comes for me!

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Mark 13:32

But of that day and that hour
knoweth no man, no, not the
angels which are in heaven,
neither the Son, but the Father.

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What Happened To The Training ~

What happened to training,
our children in the Way
why are they from God . . .
turning so far away?

Why are they departing,
from the Truth and Life
why are they creating
in our world so much strife?

What happened to teaching,
our children about God
why are they leaving for
the road wide and broad?

Why are they rebellious,
so willfully disobedient
why are their morals
so carelessly lenient?

What happen to our children,
why have they left the flock
could it be their parents . . .
they too, chosen God to mock?

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Proverbs 22:6

Train up a child in the way
he should go: and when he
is old, he will not depart from it.

Galatians 6:7

Be not deceived;
God is not mocked:
for whatsoever a man soweth,
that shall he also reap.

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God’s Gift of Light ~

God’s gift of Light,
hopes everlasting ray
shines the Truth . . .
upon our path, the Way.

It pierces the dark,
with its saving glow
illuminates where
Life giving waters flow.

God’s gift of Light,
cannot be concealed . . .
for once it enlightens
all sins are revealed.

It’s drawing effects,
brings about clarity
the judgment to come
and its severity.

God’s gift of Light,
shines bright and true
only it can . . .
the darkness subdue!

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John 8:12

Then spake Jesus again
unto them, saying,
I am the light of the world:
he that followeth me shall
not walk in darkness,
but shall have the light of life.

John 1:5

And the light shineth
in darkness; and the
darkness comprehended
it not.

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God, My Reason ~

God, my Reason,
my Logic, my Wisdom
Your Word is my . . .
life support system.

For it’s how to obtain,
a Christ like mind
so the narrow way
I’ll continue to find.

God, my Guide,
my Leader, my Mentor
Your Word warns me
of the danger to look for.

For it fills my thoughts,
with Your perspective
on how not to become
one of satan’s captives.

God, my Wisdom,
my Truth, my Light
Your Word keeps
my faith upright!

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Ecclesiastes 7:25

I applied mine heart to know,
and to search, and to seek out wisdom,
and the reason of things, and to know
the wickedness of folly, even of
foolishness and madness:

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Awake I Lay ~

Sometimes in bed,
I lay awake . . .
and I think about
all the heartbreak.

The sorrow, the loss,
of all who don’t believe
and I pray that Jesus
they would receive.

Sometimes in bed,
I lay sleepless . . .
and think about
all the bleakness.

The malice, the violence,
of all who darkness sow
and I pray that Jesus
they would come to know.

Sometimes in bed,
awake I lay . . .
and I pray more lives
would see the Way!

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Matthew 5:44

But I say unto you,
Love your enemies,
bless them that curse you,
do good to them
that hate you,
and pray for them which
despitefully use you,
and persecute you;

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Sticky Note From God ~05.14.20~

John 14:6

Afternoon Ponderings ~05.14.20~

John 14:6

 

Do You Hear Jesus ~

Do you hear it,
do you hear the rapping
on the door to your heart
do you hear Jesus tapping?

Do you hear Him,
asking you to invite Him in
do you hear Him saying
I will forgive you of your sin?

Do you hear His plea,
to open up your soul
do you hear Him telling you
how He can make you whole?

Do you hear Him,
calling you to believe
do you hear Him stating
how His grace you’ll receive?

Do you hear Jesus,
do you hear Him asking
do you hear Him saying . . .
I am the Life everlasting!

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Revelation 3:20

Behold, I stand at the door,
and knock:
if any man hear my voice,
and open the door,
I will come in to him,
and will sup with him,
and he with me.

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