Thoughts

When I think back

To times gone by

I can truly say

You were by my side

My hopes and dreams

Were contained

In my heart

For You to cultivate

I tried to be faithful

Tried to persevere

Some stresses

Were too severe

I find myself wanting

To feel You near

To hear Your voice

Whisper in my ear

This year has been

A great test

To my self-esteem

I am trying my best

Each raindrop that falls

On my windowpane

Seems to beget

The hurt and pain

That comes with loss

Of those we love

The ones we know

Are with You above

Restore, redeem, renew

Make a way

For the lost to come

Into the fray

2020 - Turning 40 - COVID19 Pandemic

What a year!

We are in a pandemic

COVID19 

What a year it has been!

It is not over,

It will not rest,

Life has become sober

This is truly putting us to the test.

I write these words,

On the cusp of possible new restrictions,

Less social,

Less vocal,

Lest we forget...

A mid-life crisis would be forgiven,

For turning 40 in this world,

Is an anti-climax.

And yet, I know God will help me overcome.

He is the Healer, Provider, Majestic Lord

Who brought us through,

And will again,

I place my faith in Him

Happy memories to look forward to

Last year this time: Spring
I take this excerpt from a hymn called It Only Takes A spark

"What a wondrous time is spring,
When all the trees are budding,
The birds begin to sing,
The flowers start their blooming,
That's how it is with God's love,
Once you've experienced it,
you want to sing it, it's fresh like spring,
You want to pass it on"

Let our light shine:

Let kindness bloom,
Let love prevail,
Let hearts decide,
To lift the veil

Let people cry,
Out for their King,
Let people know,
He's in control,
Of everything.

What time is this?
When darkness persists?
When hope gets smothered,
But not extinguished.
Let our light shine,

Please hold us close,
When we cannot hold others,
Please draw us to You,
When we draw away.
Please rescue us,
And help us to see the way.

Amen