A woman alone

A woman alone
Not body else at home
It's not fair to see her
Not taken care of
Men see her as a loner
A target to aim for
Such a shame for 
A woman alone

Even death will conquered be

If death leaves a heartache no-one can heal
And love leaves a memory no-one can steal
Is it only God who can change us inside out?
Is it only our Lord who makes us want to shout?
When our Lord returns to take us home again
Then and only then will death be conquered: see
It is as He has promised unto all of us...
Jesus came to change the world for us all
Jesus came to take our place upon the cross
God loves us so very much; will not suffer our loss
If He would leave his ninety nine to seek the one
Why is it so difficult to believe that He would give up 
His only begotten precious heavenly Son...

How can we miss something we have never had?

How can we miss something we have never had?

Life is difficult at best, we need to be thankful for each moment we are given. Who knows when our time here on earth may end...
Do we know when our time will be up? No! How could we?
Each and every day is a gift! A beautiful present! A blessing!
As we grow older we may feel let down by people, by circumstances, by our own attitude to happenings in our lives...
How can we tell if we are happy? Only by judging our life by what has passed before... If we never appreciate what is right in front of our eyes...If we are always waiting for something better to come along...How can we actually appreciate what we do have?
I used to think that life would get better one day...
One day...What is "one day"? Is it some magical day that might arrive if we are good enough? If we pass some test?
Is it the next good day that comes to pass; somewhere along the track...
While we are waiting for it to come along...we are missing the beautiful events that are happening right in front of our eyes...

The beautiful sunrise that creeps through our closed curtains...
The gentle breeze whispering through the trees...
The quiet hush of a peaceful moon rise...
The sweet laughter of our children...
A powerful thunderstorm raging above us...
A bird serenading the coming of spring...
Blessed rain pattering upon our rooftops...
The love of a good man or woman...
The blessing of a family...
The gift of friendship...

Why do we go about our lives not appreciating the many gifts we are given?
Why do we go about being angry with our lot?
Why do we envy others their lives?
Why do we evaluate life by things?

So many questions...
So many difficult times...

I am thankful to still have my parents...
I don't know how much longer it will be...
I am thankful that I am alive and well...
I am thankful for my children and grandchildren...
I am thankful for my friends and church family...
I am thankful for each new day I am given...
I am thankful for the love in my life...
I am thankful for the sun that shines...
I am thankful for the rain that falls...
I am thankful for the simple blessings each and every day...
I am thankful for the Sabbath day that comes each week...

Thank you Lord for giving me your blessed Son
Amen

Do you feel my heartbeat

Do you feel my heart?
Beating deep inside
Feel the rhythm pulsing
When you are by my side
Search my soul forever
Look deep into my eyes
Here we are together
No other can provide
This sense of belonging... 
This powerful surge of emotion
That overwhelms all other feelings
Overruns me like a king tide
Yes here inside my beating heart
This is where you reside...

Unlock your heart's door

Dear merciful heavenly Father
I come before your throne of grace
Dear Lord in heaven: one day
It is my dearest hope to see your face

I give unto you all of my worries
I give unto you all of my cares
For I know I cannot bear them
I know with you; my pain I can share

Please dear Lord grant us mercy
Grant us visions in thy Holy name
Let us who remain steadfast
Be witnesses of Him who came

Let us praise thee in this sad world
Let us worship; honour thee
For only in allowing Jesus in
Can we remain whole; remain free

Let us lay all of our troubles
At your kind and loving feet
Then go on fighting for honour; truth
Spreading thy love to all we meet

Let those who are so able
Come together in your holy name
Not looking at one another's shortcomings
But to lift us all up; lift our game

Please send your angels to guide us
Knowing full well they are about
Let us be willing to be willing
To let Jesus enter in; give up a shout 

Those who profess to be enlightened
Must by their actions follow through
For though we may be scared: frightened
We must be counted followers; true

As the light shines down from heaven
Bringing peace to all near and far
Let us not hide beneath a bushel; endeavour
To be a guiding light to all who suffer

Let us not become discouraged
Let us stand up and remain strong
For we know our Lord Jesus
Is coming; soon; it will not be long

Angels watch over us to guide us
Hear their cry; it is vital that we hurry
Let not earthly woes betide us
Look heavenward: eyes clear: not awry

See that soon our Lord will come
Though many fall beside the wayside
Many feel unready; procrastinate anon
We must open up our heart door; "come inside"

These precious words we must say
"Dear Jesus I am ready; please come!"
I know that you've been knocking
I know that I have delayed; am undone

Forgive my locked door: unlock my heart
I return to you dear Lord my precious part
Unchained I look up into your eyes
Return to me my saviour; sup with me

Just as you have promised: I accept
Your precious words in Revelation 3:20
Thank you precious saviour: thank you Lord
I open up my heart's door; most willingly

Comes the bridegroom to the garden
Seeking flowers there in bloom
An answer to His urgent knocking
Come followers from within the gloom

Bending to life's breeze

Why does the sun still shine?
When the day is come
Even though you've gone away
You've left me feeling glum

Why does the bird still sing?
As it flies up into blue skies
How does a person cope?
When a loved one dies...

Why does the river run?
To meet the ocean green
More sadness is yet to come 
I'll see you in my dreams

Why does the dark rain fall?
Upon empty, stony ground
Hoping to make the seeds grow
New life springing up all around 

Why does sorrow have to come?
Why does life come to an end?
Like a palm tree in a hurricane 
Trees simply have to bend...

I've bent over backwards my love 
I've tried to do my very best
Now that I have to let you go
I'll see if we have passed life's test 

Into the creek

Beautiful scenery; bush land haven
Rain showers; sprinkling softly in the sun
Sounds of water falling; peace reigns
A few birds calling; kookaburras in flight 
We followed the narrow path upwards
Beside the trickling stream: what a team
Joyously we traipsed along: feeling alive
The waterfall was such a beautiful sight 
I heard it calling: "come across; look higher"
We stood upon those dampened rocks
Staring; totally enthralled: nature called
We turned to cross back over the stream
Almost to the other side: my feet slipped
I fell; can you not tell; it was so very cold
How could I have been so very bold?
Easy to see: the waterfall beckoned me
I laughed out loud at the thought
How would I look; half dunked: waterlogged
My shoes squelched: as he lifted me free
My dear friend: concerned for me...