Soothing Poetic Pages: December 2014

Saturday, December 27, 2014

The Creator

Worship The True Creator

Oh how great is Thy goodness, which Thou hast laid up for them that fear Thee; which Thou hast wrought for them that trust in Thee before the sons of men! Psalm 31:19

Praise ye Him, sun and moon: praise Him, all ye stars of light. Praise Him, ye heavens of heavens. Let them praise the name of the Lord: for He commanded, and they were created. Psalm 148:3-5

His Mighty Hand

O quiet nature thou makes me think

of God's handiwork in splendor wrought

Thou may not speak, but eyes will see

the beauty in thee beyond one's thought

O Lord, Creator of heaven and earth

and all that we see around

It's Your Masterpiece beyond the doubt

in forms and colors it does abound

O Master of this piece of Art

how we marvel about Your skill

You've put much detail in everything

designed and sculptured at Your will

Your choice of colors don't hurt the eye

from Your fashions we'll never grow tired

You didn't cut short on intricate parts

but wove them together to be admired

You created the sky, the water and land

Seasons with its own distinct array

The birds, the fish, the beasts of the land

are all part of Your Godly display

I'll praise and adore You in my own little way

as I behold all the things You did make

Besides all this You provided a Plan

You sacrificed Your Son for my sake

O Holy Father, Creator and Lord

humbly I stand in communion with You

My spirit climbs up before Your throne

to sing and worship for all You did do

Oh that men would praise the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men! Psalm 107:8

His Care

God's love is seen all around us

if we just would recognize His care

His creation shows us all about this

as we watch the cub and mother bear

She keeps it far away from danger

tenderly caresses and feeds her offspring

With her own life she'll defend it

giving protection as to her baby she'll cling

In a small way this reflects God's love

as He cares of all that we'll need

Through His Son, who is our Savior

we have protection in word and deed

Let things of this world not be a bother

giving it all into the Father's hands

He certainly knows what making you are

Nevertheless, He'll uphold you till the end

The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and His ears are open unto their cry. Psalm 34:15

Ye that fear the LORD, trust in the LORD: He is their help and their shield. Psalm 115:11

He loves righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. Psalm 33:5

Friday, December 26, 2014

Be Still

A quiet place, alone with God

Be silent, all flesh, before the Lord, for He is aroused from His holy habitation! Zechariah 2:13

Truly my soul silently waits for God, from Him comes my salvation. Psalm 62:1

My soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from Him. Psalm 62:5

The Stillness

Only in the stillness can God be found

As I bow down in reverence my head

The fragrance of His breath I smell

As He speaks softly, feeding me His bread

In the stillness only can I hear Him speak

As I long for communion with Him

It's like a soft melody that I hear

The sound of water running over the brim

His voice is like a warm summer wind

which gently touches my face

It is so all encompassing

Full of love, kindness and grace

I'll seek more often for this quiet place

To receive new strength on my way

I need to feel this Godly touch

So I'll be renewed from day to day

Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; on You I wait all the day. Psalm 25:5

A time to keep silence; and a time to speak. Ecclesiastes 3:7b

Behold, this is our God; we have waited for Him; we will be glad and rejoice in His salvation. Isaiah 25:9

In the countryside stands a lonely cabin, surrounded by rolling fields and woods. It is far away from the hustle and bustle from towns and cities. No other houses can be seen. It is a place of quietness in God's nature. The stillness is interrupted only by the sounds of frogs, crickets, birds, wolves, foxes, and the like. The rushing of the wind can be heard through the pine trees and in the rustling of the leaves.

The refreshing breeze tingles cheeks and turns the face to soft pink. The high sky is blue with few clouds. Walking in the fields is pleasant, but through the woods on a rough winding path, takes effort. While the muscles are getting their exercise, the mind is directed to the Creator of all this.

The quietness around stimulates the connection between the Lord and us. This is a place where the Lord can be reached, a place of communication with God; where our hearts cry out unto Him, for in the stillness He can be found. It is here where many a battle has been won, many prayers have been brought before His throne, many tears have flowed, many lessons have been learned.

How my soul longs for You, O Lord. How I desire the touch of the Master. How wonderful it is to be in the shelter of the Most High. To withdraw ourselves from the things of this old world and seek His face, His direction, His guidance, it is the best thing we can do. All other things will pass away, but the experience with our Father will last forever. We'll take it wherever we go, we will share it with anyone who desires Him.

Make an effort to find a quiet place, wherever you may live, to hear from the Lord, to search your heart, to be taught at His feet, to have your strength renewed and to learn to surrender ALL to Jesus.

Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way. Psalm 37:7

I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined to me, and heard my cry. Psalm 40:1

Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart. Wait, I say, on the Lord! Psalm 27:14

Be Still

When overwhelming noise is brought to a stop

The quietness around you wakes you up

While you feel your way in the dark of night

You wonder if this quietness is alright

"Be still", is the simple word of the Lord

"You have spoken enough, while drawing the sword

It's time to listen to what I've to say

So bend your ear, while on your knees you stay"

"Listen to Me carefully, when I whisper now

Commit your life and surrender to your vow

as you did call upon Me, so long ago

Stay on guard and go with My flow"

"Forsake this world and all its thrills

Don't pollute your soul with earthly frills

It's not worth it, you don't gain much

you only risk losing the godly touch"

"So, listen to My voice, dear child of Mine

and use My word as your ONLY guide-line

Walk in obedience and follow after Me

and you will go from Victory to Victory"

For we through the Spirit eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. Galatians 5:5

But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance. Romans 8:25

Most assuredly, I say to you, the hour is coming, and now is, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God; and those who hear will live. John 5:25

Thursday, December 25, 2014

Christmas

In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. 1 John 4:9

HIS LOVE TO YOU

For God so loved the world

Is what the Scriptures tell

That He gave His only Son

So we don't need to go to hell

That whosoever believes the Son

No matter the source of sin

Shall not perish, but have eternal life

And shall be invited to enter in

God shows His love to all of us

Bringing redemption to every man

It's up to us to make the choice

To accept His salvation plan

When we've received His precious Gift

Let us glow in the darkened night

May His love through us be seen

While our light is shining bright

Let us give hope to a dying world

Where many are sick and in pain

May we bring many souls to Him

So our lives be not in vain

Sing praises unto our coming King

Born in a stable, since raised to the throne

For He will return in the sky real soon

To claim His Bride for His very own

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO!

PRAYER

Lord, let Your light shine from above

on the road my foot will tread

Engulf me with your wondrous love

complete from sole to head

Take over in my life, I pray

encourage, refresh, restore

Start anew in me each 'n every day

as I hunger and thirst for more

Teach me to live my life for You

whatever the cost may be

Only to please You, I will do

so You'll be glorified, through me

AMEN

Thank You Father, Thank You Jesus, Wonderful Saviour!

Matthew 5:16... Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven.

John 3:16... For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

JOYOUS CHRISTMAS TIDE !

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

His Gift

The Love That Cares

Beyond life's trials and its snares
There is a love so rooted deep
O may we know the love that cares
That gives us comfort when we weep

The love of God is greater far
and wider than the heavens stretch
It goes beyond the highest star
No human love will ever match

There is no other power as strong
Which deeply touches the human soul
It will convict when we go wrong
but also heals and makes us whole

This Godly power poured in our heart
Will guide our steps to reach about
If we're surrendered from the start
His love in us shall not burn out

And when through life our love is tried
On His precious Word we'll stand
His Love in us needs to abide
So we won't crumble, neither bend

Then we'll have no more hurting pride
For His love absorbs every shock
With such unmovable love inside
We'll be able to feed His flock

Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee. 1 Timothy 4:16

Dear Father Lord Almighty,

Take us by the hand and lead us, Lord. Bring us where you want us and where we need to be.

Teach us Your way, Father, so Your name will be glorified through our lives. Create in us a strong desire to follow You all the way.

Pour Your love into our hearts as we empty it before Your face. Fill us Lord, till overflowing and that it may spill onto others.

There is much hurt and incredible pain in this world, help us to reach out. Prepare us, make us ready for the task that You have called us to do.

I pray in Jesus name. AMEN!

In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. 1 John 4:9

It was the day before His birth, it was dark and cold

People made sacrifices for their sins, as they were told

They didn't have the power to overcome their fate

They were battling the unseen, victory came too late

Now, man felt he was forsaken by God

but it was his sins which destined his lot

Many didn't remember the words of the Lord

they were under the Law, and lived by the sword

That wasn't the plan the Lord had in mind

He intended to send help to save troubled mankind

It was His Love for us what made Him decide

to send His Son from heaven, that cold winter night

So, Jesus was born to set mankind free

He walked the earth to bless you and me

We have to accept His Sacrifice on the cross

that we may live victorious and suffer no loss

His Salvation plan is simple but true

It is not the Christmas tree, which will do

But it's the condition of our heart and mind

toward the Savior, which must be aligned

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven. Matthew 5:16

PRAYER

Lord, let Your light shine from above

on the road my foot will tread

Engulf me with your wondrous love

complete from sole to head

Take over in my life, I pray

encourage, refresh, restore

Start anew in me each 'n every day

as I hunger and thirst for more

Teach me to live my life for You

whatever the cost may be

Only to please You, I will do

so You'll be glorified, through me

AMEN

So we, Thy people and sheep of Thy pasture will give Thee thanks for ever: we will shew forth Thy praise to all generations. Psalms 79:13

Praise The LORD, O My Soul

All praises be unto my wonderful Father, Lord and Redeemer. My soul rejoices in Him, for great things He has done. He is the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End.

He is the TRUE God, I'll worship Him with all that is within me. He has saved my soul from damnation and from the pit of hell. He healed my body and mind from the gruesome effects of sin.

Worthy, Worthy is the Lamb, slain for sinners, as I was. Glory to God in the highest for His timely Salvation Plan. Praises to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

HALLELUJAH AND AMEN!

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

The Child

For Unto Us A Child Is Born

This child just born, grew up a man

God's grace and mercy were His plan

He walked this road to bless us all

and came to save us from the fall

He spread His wings for our protection

We're free through His Death and Resurrection

"Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel." Isaiah 7:14

"For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6

't Was the day before His birth, it was dark and cold

People made sacrifices for their sins, as they were told

They didn't have the power to overcome their fate

They were battling the unseen, victory came too late

Now, man felt he was forsaken by God

but it were his sins which destined his lot

Many didn't remember the words of the Lord

they were under the Law, and lived by the sword

That wasn't the plan the Lord had in mind

He send help to save troubled mankind

It was His Love for us which made Him decide

sending His Son from heaven, that cold night

So, Jesus was born to set mankind free

He walked the earth to bless you and me

We have to accept His Sacrifice on the cross

so we may live victorious and suffer no loss

His Salvation plan is simple but true

It is not the Christmas tree, which will do

But it's the condition of our heart and mind

toward the Savior, which must be aligned

"And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD." Isaiah 11:2

To You, O Lord, I will sing praises. Psalm 101:1

All praises to my wonderful Father, Lord and Redeemer

My soul rejoices in Him, for great things He has done

He is the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End

He is the TRUE God, I'll worship Him with all that is within me

He has saved my soul from damnation and from the pit of hell

He healed my body and mind from the gruesome effects of sin

Worthy, Worthy is the Lamb, slain for sinners, as I was

Glory to God in the highest for His timely Salvation Plan

Praises to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit

HALLELUJAH AND AMEN !

"Thy King comes unto thee: He is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass." Zechariah 9:9

"But who may abide the day of His coming? and who shall stand when He appears?" Malachi 3:2

What can we say and how can we express

The Love of God, so pure and fresh

It overwhelms, it touches the soul

It sets man free and makes him whole

Amazing Grace... no one can tell

How high it reached, how low it fell

It came to earth and brought us life

Giving peace and ending all strife

Glorify the Lord, our awesome King

Let the trumpet sound and bells ring

Praise Him with cymbals and our voice

Exalting Him with joyful noise

AMEN AND AMEN!