Share Christ’s love with all
Replace our self-righteousness—
Make a difference!
Coming to our Lord
Trusted sower of our faith—
Accepting His grace
His love never wanes
God always walks beside us—
Sunrise never sets
Stirring from my deep sleep at midnight
Seeing someone moving in the dim light
Hearing a gentle voice whispering my name
Calling out, “Missing you has been a shame”
Recognizing that her gentle voice is familiar, not new
Appearing now, my beloved Grandma comes into view
Walking towards me, she carries no fear
Listening to a voice so true and very dear
Saying again that I’ve been deeply missed
Bowing down, my forehead receives a kiss
Remembering previous days with her brings a smile
Telling me kindly, let’s walk together now for awhile
Asking her a question, “Is it now my time?”
Replying back, “No, but you must climb”
Facing a wall that records each of my sins
Condemning me, comes Darkness again
Reaching down comes a firm, strong hand
Grabbing hold, my feet flee sinking sand
Gazing upward, my Grandma has departed and left
Taking her place arrives Christ, raised from death
From Psalm 8:4-6: “What are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them? Yet you have made them a little lower than God, and crowned them with glory and honor. You have given them dominion over the works of your hands; you have put all things under their feet.”
People judging people each day
Empty, hurtful words hunting prey
Frozen in polarizing world
Harshest, cruelest comments unfurled
Selfish thoughts swarm to harm and crush
Discolor with darkest paintbrush
Critique our words and appearance
One voice moves their disappearance
Self-esteem sinks in stormy seas
Rising up with God’s gentle breeze
God’s perspective always matters
His truly counts, others scatter
Listen to Father in Heaven
Divine thoughts arrive to leaven
Life’s identity rests with God
Truest actions, never be flawed
Hear marvelous news from above
God values us, unselfish love
Always, always remember this
God’s perception, never amiss
From Psalm 8:1-2: “O Lord, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. Out of the mouths of babes and infants you have founded a bulwark because of your foes, to silence the enemy and the avenger.”
We do not belong to ourselves, nor should we operate independently of the Spirit of God. We are the Lord’s, and as our Master, He has every right to use us in whatever way He chooses.
From Proverbs 16:9: “The human mind plans the way, but the Lord directs the steps.”
Drifting
Compass forsaken
Man’s stubbornness reigns
Hope’s light reaches out
Jesus
Facing
World’s infections
Physical, social, spiritual
Will Hope pursue Christ?
Faith
Community
Faithfully building
Using Hope’s hands
For God’s lasting goodness
Welcoming
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
From Luke 6:27-28: “But I say to you that listen, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.”
There are people in the world so hungry that God cannot appear to them except in the form of Bread.
From Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”
From Romans 8:28: “We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.”
Holy, living water
Flowing from Father’s hand
Deliverance blesses
Saving from sinking sand
Comfort’s spring renewing
Proclaiming Father’s love
Selfless with compassion
Sending grace from above
Tragedy reaches out
Hearing each heartfelt cry
Spirit guiding prayer
Bringing forth hope from high
Actions follow His light
Sharing words of support
Father’s eternal spring
Returning ship to port
Oaks of righteousness call
Comforting life like rain
His mercy never ends
Trusting Father again
From Psalm 72:12-13: “For He delivers the needy when they call, the poor and those who have no helper. He has pity on the weak and the needy, and saves the lives of the needy.”
The thing that preserves a man from panic is his relationship to God.
From Proverbs 12:25: “Anxiety weighs down the human heart, but a good word cheers it up.”
Encourage others as God encourages each of us
Be forgiving toward others, adding to life’s plus
Give thanks for all of Father’s grace
Be His prayer warrior at every place
Allow Christ to shine through in all we do
Be filled with the Spirit, faithful and true
Hold dear to our hearts, all that is good
Be thankful to God, as we always should
Fiery ordeals and daily trials will always challenge all
Be an eyewitness to Christ’s sufferings, never to fall
God is sovereign and forever in control of it all
Be aware, all things work together, forever tall
When God’s glory is finally revealed on that day
Be shouting with amazing grace, sing as we may
We bring nothing into this world we live
Be content with little, the rest God gives
The love of money brings evil times
Be taking nothing, not even a dime
Bring together godliness with contentment
Be willing to follow every Commandment
Despite our weaknesses, Christ dwells within thee
Be content with calamities and hardships we see
God’s Grace is sufficient for everyone
Be thankful for the sacrifice of His Son
Christ resides in our hearts, He yearns to save
Be strengthened with blood and body He gave
Always rely on God’s strength and mighty clout
Be content, following His Word, never in doubt
Love of Christ surpasses all that we ever see
Be grateful and shower blessings, take a knee
