Father’s grace and peace
Sticking to each hungry soul—
Fed along rocky roads
Dealing with life’s stress
Islands of isolation—
Jesus rescues us
Righteous highway leads
Like river’s gentle current—
Spirit’s guiding hand
From Psalm 119:1-3: “Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord. Happy are those who keep His decrees, who seek Him with their whole heart, who also do no wrong but walk in His ways.”
Happiness comes to those
Pursuing Christ, our Lord
Walking in righteousness
His grace brings us on board
Heart’s treasured devotion
Pursuing Christ, our Lord
Following His teachings
Peace sings harmony’s chords
Soul’s consuming passion
Pursuing Christ, our Lord
Hearing His sacred Word
Faith breathes, fully restored
Future hope lights each day
Pursuing Christ, our Lord
Praying darkness shall fade
Trust grows, mercy’s accord
Empty tomb now proclaims
Pursuing Christ, our Lord
Opening heaven’s gate
Resurrection awards
From Psalm 119:159-160: “Consider how I love Your precepts; be gracious to me according to Your steadfast love. The sum of Your word is truth, and every one of Your righteous ordinances endures forever.”
New day callin’ now
Raisin’ one eyebrow
Shiftin’ sticky clutch
Steps seem out of touch
Life makin’ no sense
Ain’t got fifty cents
Sittin’ on life’s bench
Rain comes, just to drench
Losin’ track of time
Life’s lemons and limes
Prices skyrocket
Jean’s empty pockets
Life’s newest gamble
Fallin’ to shambles
Lookin’ down dark road
Map’s secret, stealth code
Life’s hollow grand slam
Cold toast without jam
Missin’ mornin’ snooze
Just singin’ life’s blues
Dreamin’—yes I am
Life’s final exam
While crafting this poem, thoughts went back to hearing American singer and songwriter Roger Miller performing his classic, award-winning hit song, “King of the Road.” Here is a taste of his unique talent.
Dishonored
Broken heart
Sin’s inner chains
Saved by mercy’s key
Forgiven
Discouraged
Overwhelming darkness
Sin’s high tide
Grace saves with love
Jesus
Holy
High priest
His precious blood
Pays our sinful debts
Redemption
From 1 Timothy 2:3-4: “This is right and acceptable before God our Savior, who desires everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.”
Believing in Savior Jesus
Eternity waiting for thee
Conquering sinful world with love
Faith opening with Father’s key
Confessing to Father and Son
Both desiring our salvation
Giving up worldly, sinful ways
Life walking to new narration
Guaranteeing future with Him
Faith surrounding unselfish love
Being saved and knowing it’s true
Redemption breathing from above
Blessings of assurance, faith’s rock
Christ saving sinners with shed blood
Walking in His mercy and trust
Love nurturing each flower’s bud
From Romans 10:9-10: “Because if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For one believes with the heart, leading to righteousness, and one confesses with the mouth, leading to salvation.”
Looking and searching
Sometimes life’s obvious waits—
Right in front of us
Life’s interactions
Seeing goodness in people—
Help them to blossom
Out of life’s darkness
Human character rising—
Overcoming all
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Each morning, she waits with calmness
Her attitude reflects poise and kindness
She cherishes conversation, sitting at my knee
Listening attentively, she enjoys being with me
Her appearance shows off beauty and her shape
Inviting me to meet her for another special date
She has become an independent thinker
Dreaming of new adventures, she tinkers
She doesn’t mind others taking a mid-day nap
Sleeping for a few winks, she’s out in a snap
She welcomes the weather on sunny days
Frowning when rain clouds gather to stay
She looks forward to sweet morning walks
Experiencing nature, she seldom ever talks
Sometimes at dusk, she lets out a fright
Watching out a window, deer in her sight
Allow me to introduce this loyal and lovely lady
She’s been a perfect friend, her name is Sadie
Sadie is an English Lab, and she is a dear friend to her family. Sometimes, I am invited to help watch her when family is away. As you can see, she loves her nap time.
Here is a link to the first poem featuring Sadie. It was published back in November, 2018.
From Romans 15:5-6: “May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Working through each of us
Nurturing Word of God
Building up each neighbor
Sharing love of Jesus
Calling each believer
Stepping into life’s void
Following Spirit’s lead
Willing to share burdens
Observing their struggles
Praying for others’ needs
Welcoming thy neighbor
Living in harmony
Thriving to gather time
Helping hands step forward
Making a difference
Walking in Christ’s footprints
Accepting each other
Teaching from Father’s Word
Comforting and helping
Showing love to neighbors
From Galatians 5:14: “For the whole law is summed up in a single commandment, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'”
Voice
Blessing us
God sharing peace
Awakening quietness in our
Hearts
Source
Daily strength
God’s steadfast love
His wisdom shall always
Guide
Experiencing
God’s presence
His Creation breathes
Divine, righteous Word speaks
Life
Turning life upside down
Darkness fuels discontent
Grief fills daily breakdowns
Hopelessness speeds descent
Reaching out to others
Care arrives through their grace
Like words from grandmother
Life moves to better place
Breathing, moving forward
Journey begins to smile
Ship now sails straightforward
Life transitions, each mile
Healing day by day
Sunshine now reappears
Precious words stop to say
Tender thoughts, always near
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