Poetry & Prose ~~ "Always The More"

As I reflect upon the countless blessings

            That You have showered down on me,

I am thankful for each and every one of them,

            Even for those blessings I cannot see.           

For unconditional love that flows from Your heart,

            For the breath of life You breathe into me,

For the gift of salvation and words of eternal life,

            For the gift of grace and mercy in a time of need.

For the gift of forgiveness that is freely given,

            For the unspeakable joy that floods my soul,

For the peace that calms the raging storm,

            For the gift of healing that makes me whole.

For Your light that shines in the darkest of nights,

            For the gift of faith and hope when all else fails.

For the song of deliverance when I am afraid,

            For the freedom I have to worship You above all                             else.

For Your gift of redemption, my soul is redeemed.

            For your Presence in my life that You are here.

For Your promise that You have overcome the world,

            And Your words to us to be of good cheer.

For the gift of my family, loved ones and friends,

            There are not enough words to adequately express,

For the many ways You have shown me Your love,

            And that through them my life is truly blessed.

           

For You alone are the One I worship and praise,

            You are the One I am living for.

For You, oh Lord, are a God Who is never-the-less,

            For You are a God Who is always-the-more.

Contributed by Lesta of Heartsong Treasures.

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Poetry & Prose ~~ "Beverly"

Whose name means

        dweller at the beaver meadow,

Walked into my life thirty-three years ago

        to say more than a mere hello.

Her sweet diligent spirit

        inside her five foot frame,

Keeps her working heartily

        as for the Lord without blame.

Green eyes portray kindness

        along with a gracious hospitality.

When you sit at her dining table,

        she treats you just like family.

Blessed to be a Christian from

        nine months in Lila’s womb,

Beverly remains rest assured

        during these days of doom and gloom.

She’ll be the first to encourage you

        to stay on the narrow road,

Leaning on your Lord and Savior

        will help to lighten your load.

We never encounter anyone by chance

        as God ordains every meeting.

My life has been enriched for decades

        by a blonde with a friendly greeting.

Our friendship was forged through

        laughter, prayer, and tears.

The Holy Spirit within us

        calmed all of our fears.

Thanks be unto God for His

        eternal gift of friends.

He has given us something

        that never really ends.

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Poetry & Prose ~~ "Forever Friends"

Throughout your life

            people will come and go,

Some will be real

            while others are just show.

Be careful in whose heart

            you deposit your dreams,

For in a mere moment

            they can be made into schemes.

There will be times

             to keep things close to your vest,

Lest your supposed friends

            take from you your best.

Learn to get wisdom

            and to walk with the wise,

Chances are then

            that you’ll not be led to your demise.

Suddenly if you are blessed

            with an abundance of wealth,

Learn how to operate

            in a mode of stealth.

Fame, fortune or affluence

            seem to attract like files,

Those whose real motives

            are cheating and lies.

A lot of humanity

            is not bent on evil or sin,

They’re trying to make this world

            a better place if they can.

If you’ve been blessed

            with forever friends,

You have been given something

            that never ends.

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Poetry & Prose ~~ "What Kind of Love Is This?"

What kind of love is this

That while looking through eyes of love upon a fallen race,

God revealed salvation’s plan of restoration, forgiveness, and grace.

What kind of love is this

That the Lord of Heaven became flesh to dwell among all men,

That we may become one in Him and be called His friends.

What kind of love is this

That He could see the joy that lay beyond the cross,

And became the ultimate sacrifice, not counting the cost.

What kind of love is this

That with His nail pierced hands and His wounded side,

He wore a crown of thorns with His arms opened wide.

What kind of love is this

That says Father, forgive them, they know not what they do,

And freely gave up His life, for me and for you.

What kind of love is this

That conquered sin and death by shedding His precious blood,

Removing the sting of death by the power of His love.

What kind of love is this

That when the stone was rolled away, there was an empty grave,

Rising to new life in resurrection power, a living hope He gave.

What kind of love is this

That intercedes for us continually from His glorious heavenly throne,

Until the time comes to call us to our eternal home above.

What kind of love is this

That draws us into His presence, to come just as we are.

This is an unconditional love, the love of our Father’s heart.

“As the Father has loved Me, I also have loved you, abide in My love”

John 15: 9

Contributed by Heartsong Treasures

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