Eternal Life

Eternal life's more than a phrase

for never-ending nights and days.

It’s much more than an inner peace,

in which our souls will never cease.

This kind of life indeed abides

within the heart where Christ resides,

but knowing God and knowing Christ

defines the true eternal life.

For as we come to know our Lord,

we find eternal life's reward.

Come Unto Me

After all your toil and labor

when you're tired as you can be

then Jesus gently whispers

"Child, come unto Me.."

He takes your heavy burdens

as you come to be His guest

for Jesus speaks so softly

"Let Me give you rest.."

As you come to rest in Him

throughout the darkened night

you'll find His yoke is easy

and His burden is so light..

Cradle to the Hearse

 The things we strive and long for

  from cradle to the hearse.

These treasures that we cling to

  can often make life worse.

We may call them blessings when

  they're really the reverse..

When they become our idols

  such treasures are a curse.

Come Dear Lord

Come sit with us, Dear Lord,

that all we say and see be led,

not by us, but by You instead,

be revealed in the broken bread.

Come sit with us, Dear Lord.

Come walk with us, Dear Lord,

beside us in the morning light,

set our hearts and minds aright.

May You become our sole delight.

Come walk with us, Dear Lord.

Come stay with us, Dear Lord,

when shadows deepen into night,

wrap our souls in mercy’s light,

and hold us gently by Your might…

Come stay with us, Dear Lord.

Better Ending

Life can throw a wreck your way
and shake you for a while,
but nothing on this broken road
can dim your precious smile.

The blame that wasn't yours will pass;
the truth will rise in time.
Don't let this moment weigh you down-
in no time you'll be feeling fine.

Your spirit’s made of stronger stuff
than metal, fear, or doubt.
And seeing your great smile again,
we just can't live without.

So lift your head, breathe deep, hold on;
for brighter roads are up ahead.
This chapter isn't who you are,
a better ending will be yours instead.

Forgive me Lord

Forgive me Lord for sins long past,
and those for which I haven't asked.
Forgive me when I neglect to pray;
instead, desiring my own way.

Forgive the many times I've lied,
and covered up my sins with pride.
Forgive my failures, great and small,
and even those I don't recall.

Cleanse my soul from head to toe.
In everyway help me to know-
You're the Savior of every sin,

every sin that has ever been.

Composing my Soul

My eyes are not haughty,
  my heart is not proud.
I'll shun all things worldly, 
  confusing and loud. 

May I learn to rest only
  in God's loving grace,
composing my soul in
  His warmest embrace. 

May we all hope in God,
  both now and forever,
through triumph, trials, 
  and every endeavor.

(based on Psalm 131)