Grace

LOST AND FOUND

I lost my ife
to Grace’s gift,
no longer alone am I.

Known, remembered and redeemed
my Lord, my Master
heard my cry.

Found now on
Glory’s shore
seeing Christ I'm lost no more.


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Shopping Spree

 Proverbs 22:9 - A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.

I went shopping the other day,

It seemed a good idea at the time,

But couldn’t find a thing to buy,

I didn’t spend one thin dime.

I came home feeling righteous

Frugal and quite proud

Not adding to my overstuffed closet

Made we want to shout out loud.

And then I looked in the paper

For something interesting to read

And saw stories of hurting children

And many people in need.

Suddenly I knew why I hadn't

Made a purchase to add to my store

It was the good Lord saying

“Others in this world need it much more.”

I'll take my next shopping spree

Where hunger and pain seem to thrive

And through charity and church

Help one family, one person survive.

Happy Thanksgiving!

One little phrase

That means a lot

Whether spoken late

Or on the spot.

Thank you,

One little phrase

That brings on a smile

In so many ways.

Say it again,

Thank you my friends

One little phrase

What a message it sends!

What brings sunshine

So quickly to our busy days

Like hearing thank you that

One little phrase.

Choices

I have two choices,

To be happy or sad.

Which will I choose?

The good or the bad?

Yesterday had troubles,

That I well know,

How much do they matter,

As onward I go?

Tomorrow's a wish

Unknown, a day yet to be,

Will I worry about it

While missing each moment given to me?

Lord help me focus

On your gift of today.

I promise to live it with joy

As I go on my way.

It's Me, Lord

Psalm 143: 7-11

It’s me, Lord, a little uncertain as a new day begins,
Fearful of the demands of life in the days ahead.
I may not be able to meet expectations.
Whatever I do, Lord, may it be your will.

It’s me, Lord, thankful you are with me
As I wade into the mix of life that tests my patience,
Occasionally sparks anger,
And sometimes brings about poor choices.

It’s me, Lord, your sometimes unwilling tool,
Praying I will listen for your voice
Which comes in many forms,
Reminding me of your promise to love, comfort, and nurture.

It’s me, Lord, thankful that doing your will
Makes it possible to initiate change in myself.
My reward is the peace that comes from knowing
You are with me at every step.

It’s me, Lord, thankful for the strength
That empowers me do what needs to be done,
And for the ways, great and small, I am able
To be effective and productive.

It’s me, Lord, praying I will be prepared
To do whatever comes my way
Based on your plan uniquely designed for me.
Your presence in my life is the greatest gift of all.

Hope

9/11 Revival Continues 
by Sharon Vander Meer

Peace of mind,
Peace at heart,
Peace in friendships,
Peace in love.

Peace through me,
Peace through you,
Peace in the home,
Peace in the world.