Morn’s foggy presence
Hiding life itself
Nature’s thick blanket
Covering herself
Damp, misty drizzle
Adding with each drop
Nature’s wet coating
Causing traffic stops
Time waits, suspended
Clouding over sky
Nature’s shy retreat
Blocking watchful eyes
Cool air presses in
Chilling every bone
Nature’s icy balm
Spreading frigid zone
Another hour hides
Leaving denser fog
Nature’s signature
Sleeping dialogue
From Job 19:25: “For I know that my vindicator lives and that in the end He will stand upon the earth.”
From Psalm 19:14: “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to You, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.”
Living in weakness
Walking this barren land
Redeemer Almighty
Searching for His hand
Feeling emptiness
Finding Gospel’s password
Redeemer Almighty
Feeding on His Word
Wandering journey
Hungering for His peace
Redeemer Almighty
Unlocking life’s lease
Accepting His grace
Hearing hallowed Good News
Redeemer Almighty
Stepping up to choose
Lasting faithfulness
Scaling redemption’s ridge
Redeemer Almighty
Building Heaven’s bridge
Welsh-born Methodist preacher William Williams (1717-1791) wrote the inspiring lyrics of the hymn, “Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer.” When one hears the verses, it is easy to appreciate his nickname, “Watts of Wales.” Some translations of the hymn are titled “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah.”
Day’s quiet journey
Focus on vision’s outlook—
Seeing tomorrow
One more obstacle
Slowing down, being patient—
Sometimes life just asks
Walking endless maze
Life’s evolving transitions—
New door opening
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Life feels upside down
Angry with fists clenched
Barking back at God
You have forsaken me
Please, please my Lord
Don’t push me away
Heart fills with courage
Waiting for my God
Look around to witness
Patience comes to many
Those immersed in faith
Righteous saints never forsaken
God asks for perseverance
More to one’s life
Than just plain enduring
Bring me staying power
God is my stronghold
In times of distress
For those seeking him
God will never forsake
God always walks ahead
He was with Moses
He’ll be with you
Never to forsake you
Ask for God’s protection
Through faithful, fervent prayer
God’s justice will return
Never, ever be forsaken
Open hands, open arms
Looking up toward God
Submitting to my Lord
Never to be forsaken
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Originally published June, 2019.
From Psalm 40:11: “Do not, O Lord, withhold Your mercy from me; let Your steadfast love and Your faithfulness keep me safe forever.”
Looking to heavens
Counting tiny stars
Vast universe speaks
Lifting faith’s crossbar
Seeking God’s mercy
Searching for one sign
Bethlehem stable
Trusting His design
Unleashing His plan
Placing feet on rock
Saved from sinking sand
Joining Savior’s flock
Praying every hour
Walking toward grace
Calvary’s cross weeps
Darkening hope’s place
Counting just one star
Praising light from God
Empty tomb proclaims
Filling faith’s seedpod
From Psalm 40:16: “But may all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation say continually, ‘Great is the Lord!‘”
Darkness
Evil’s persuasion
Walking sinful path
Absent faith, ignoring God
Judgment
Following
God’s way
Accepting His law
Reaping fruits of faith
Righteousness
Faith
Growing deeper
Rooted in Scripture
Nourished with Living Bread
Thriving
Youth teaches lessons
Time adding insight
Hours keep adding up
Answers feel just right
Journey never ends
One more mountain quest
Filled with adventure
Ready for each test
Years seem to shorten
Days grow longer
Stories warming heart
Now feeling stronger
Tomorrow teaching
Mature moments shine
Gray matter adds up
Life tastes like fine wine
Scrapbook completed
Clock waits, now reflect
Life filled, no regrets
Legacy connects
From Lamentations 5:7: “Our ancestors sinned; they are no more, and we bear their iniquities.”
Life’s actions turning left
Mindless thoughts moving right
Endless, fruitless efforts
Waiting in depths of night
Tarnished hours filled with sin
Darkness sails for Hell’s fire
Tumult of restless seas
Facing evil’s crossfire
Righteousness marks new life
Son of God offers grace
Selfish aims fall away
Walking without disgrace
Always looking forward
Salvation’s cost, high-priced
Blood on Calvary’s cross
Looking to face of Christ
Mercy removes blindness
Empty tomb raises hope
Old ways crumble to dust
Clutching redemption’s rope
From Romans 3:23-24: “Since all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God; they are now justified by His grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.”
Morning symphony
Coffee’s rock-steady rhythm—
Caffeine harmony
Kellogg’s Rice Krispies
Coolest breakfast champions—
Snap, Crackle, and Pop
Wendy’s – McDonald’s
Choosing ultimate burger—
Dave’s Single – Big Mac
From Psalm 84:3-4: “Even the sparrow finds a home and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, at Your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God. Happy are those who live in Your house, ever singing Your praise.”
Dwelling in God’s house
Joy of worship sings
Grace always flowing
From eternal springs
Lord ever present
Blessing living things
Promises now filled
Trust in Lord shall ring
Sparrows and swallows
Building each new nest
Creation’s new home
God never at rest
Signs of Father’s love
Worshipping with praise
Spirit of hope breathes
Strength in Him shall raise
Walking with Jesus
Peace never departs
Favor and honor
Love fills every heart
With lyrics inspired from Psalm 32:8 (words of David) and Matthew 8:26 (words of Jesus), the Gospel-rich hymn of “His Eye is on the Sparrow” shares a stirring and encouraging message. Civilla D Martin wrote these lyrics in 1905 with the composition from Charles H. Gabriel.
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