Tag: trust
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Gentle Guide
A call given in childhood A passion for the lost Deep love for the Scriptures and A zeal to serve Thee most The path seemed clear, but as time passed Another call that path bypassed Thy plan unknown, but plan Thou hast My ways all in Thy book Thou gave us gentle guidance though Showing…
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In Your Midst
“Fear not, for I am with you,” His whisper reaches me But my eyes see all around me The billows of the sea. Angry waves now crashing, Bringing chaos to my soul, Tearing then, now lashing At what was once my goal. I see my loved ones aching, See each falling tear, Can feel it…
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Thou Said
Thou said thou wouldst bring justice Canst Thee bring it now, today In tears we beg, we cry to Thee Before Thy throne we pray These tears now in Thy bottle Bitter tears in bitter times Broken hearts in broken people Seeking truth ‘cross family lines Please forgive our church, our nation Cleanse Thy people…
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“Yet Will I Praise Him”
Empty arms with tearsGod is good through longing yearsGood though “no” be all we hear“Yet will I praise Him” Tiny body shakesCraving mother feels heart breakSin’s effect now suff’ring makes“Yet will I praise Him” Dust clouds fill the skyThirsty fields wither, dieEarth, once fertile, now blows by“Yet will I praise Him” Hint of rising sunMorning…
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Haikus Part 7
Scarf, beret in place Chickadee flits to the branch Dapper little gent Prayerfully laid plans Offered God with open hands Stepping out in faith Black ball on my lap Silky fur, contented purr Settling for a nap Copyright Jonelle Liddell
Of Hope and Rhymes 