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Poetry and
Songs by Members
A PRAYER FOR THE TROUBLED SOUL
When my soul is troubled
When I don't know where to turn
In my heart, I start to crumble
My thoughts just turn and turn
Waves of doubt and fear prevail
Just who am I to overcome?
Mountains tower, too high to scale
Don't know if my victory can be won
...But Lord, I hear Your voice calling
You say, "Look up, not all around!"
"But, Dear Lord, I think I'm falling"
"Oh God, what if I hit the ground?"
You say, "Child, focus your eyes on Me"
"In your troubles, I won't let you drown"
"Just look at Me, then you'll plainly see"
"You're in My arms, safe and sound"
Written by Lora Lee Bailey (lorabug29)
WHEN GOD SEEMS DISTANT
Verse 1
When God seems distant…. too far away
When problems seem to plague you
Get on your knees and pray
Thank Him for your troubles
Thank Him for you pain
Then pray all over and thank Him once again
God has promised He will never leave
He will never forsake
Get down on your knees and believe.
Chorus
Unload all your emotions
Tell God exactly how you feel
Pour out your heart to Him
You know that He is real
Don’t get discouraged though the wait may seem too long
God is never in a hurry and He is never wrong
Verse 2
Times of testing will come your way
Will you continue to love, trust…obey
When God seems distant, too far away
You feel He isn’t listening…doesn’t hear you pray
Those times when life falls apart
And God is no where to be found
You try to stretch your faith a little more
Nothing happens…just another sealed door
Chorus
Unload all your emotions
Tell God exactly how you feel
Pour out your heart to Him
You know that He is real
Don’t get discouraged though the wait may seem too long
God is never in a hurry and He is never wrong
Verse 3
How do you keep your eyes on Jesus
When they’re full of tears (when they’re full of tears)
How do you praise Him when you don’t feel Him near
When God seems distant…. too far away
Get down on your knees and pray
Get down on your knees and pray
Thank Him for the troubles
Thank Him for the pain
Then pray all over and thank Him once again
Written by Georgie (CanuckLynn)
MY 'LIVING WILL'
If I'm unable to pray because I've lost the way to speak,
I ask that you pray for me, out loud, when I'm weak.
I may be able to hear you and to think your prayers in my head.
Please don't stop talking and praying until 'after' I'm dead.
If I'm unable to sing praises to my Father up above,
I ask that you sing them for me, out loud, and with love.
Maybe I'll smile and be happy, if inside me I know,
We can praise God together, though I may not let it show.
If God wants to talk to me, I know that He will,
And just imagine the time together we'll have… when I'm still.
Please dear family; don't decide to take my life away from me.
I want that to be God's will, in His time, and with humility.
Written by Georgie (CanuckLynn)
TAKE MY HAND
Are you troubled, burdened, blue,
Take my hand.
I've been troubled, burdened too,
I understand.
Where you've fallen I once fell,
Ah, I know those pitfalls well,
Let me help the clouds dispel,
Take my hand.
Others helped when I was weak,
Took my hand,
Helped me face toward the peak,
Helped me to stand.
What they did let me now do,
And pass that kindness on to you.
Someday you'll help others too,
Take my hand.
written by David Mac Whinnie (KingDvd)
August 15, 1976
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WHERE
IS GOD?
WHERE IS GOD WHEN I AM AT MY WORST?
WHERE IS GOD WHEN MY LIPS RELEASE A CURSE?
WHERE IS GOD WHEN MY HEART IS FILLED WITH LUST?
WHERE IS GOD WHEN THERE IS NO ONE I CAN TRUST?
GOD IS EVERYWHERE
GOD IS ALWAYS THERE
HE SEES THE SPARK
HE SEES THE FLAME
HE SEES THE DESOLATION
THAT ALONE REMAINS
THERE IS GOD WHEN I BEGIN TO TURN AROUND
THERE IS GOD WHEN MY LIPS BREATHE FORGIVING SOUNDS
THERE IS GOD WHEN MY HEART LEARNS AGAIN TO LOVE
THERE IS GOD, THE ONE I SOLELY TRUST
GOD IS EVERYWHERE
GOD IS ALWAYS THERE
HE SEES THE SPARK
THE HUMAN FLAME
HE SEES THE GOOD
BEYOND THE SHAME
Written by Lora Lee Bailey (lorabug29)
Excuses
“Too young” the little school boy said,
When told about the Lord,
Too young to care that Jesus died,
And rose to save the world.
“Too much to do” was the only cry,
The teenager could make,
When asked to follow Jesus Christ,
Who died for his own sake.
“Too busy” said the married man,
When asked to take a stand,
“I have a family to keep,
You just don’t understand”
“Too tired to change, I’m getting on”
The older man did say,
“It’s alright for the younger ones,
But me, I’ll never sway”
“Too late” will be your answer,
From God in heaven above,
“For you couldn’t care to find the time,
To know of My great love”.
© 2006. Lyn Hanley (honestwanderer)
You may see more of Lyn's poems on her website at InAPickles
Poems
'Jesus is Here to Stay'
One time you become friends
you laugh and joke with one another you go out to party
you help one another and help them when they are down
you been friends for so long
But one day there gone
they thrown you away you don't know why
you call out for answers for what you have done.
They won't tell you what you had done
no more friend no more person to look up to
like you never even existed, your hart is broken.
But you go on n meet new friends they cool
but your afraid to be friends because so many has hurt you.
They torn your hart for no reason you don't know where to turn too
like there is no tomorrow.
You know you have to go on, but you been through this so many times.
You look up to God and ask why God, Why God, but you still don't understand.
He puts in your hart he will never for sake you because he made you
just the way you are.
You often wonder what goes on other people minds
So many look at you is different or Judge others I don’t know why
You know you have to go on
even when your hart is torn and time will heal.
But you’re scared because some one else will break your hart.
You know in your hart one day
your hart will be healed again from the scars you cannot get rid of.
For it will always remain scars in your heart. As Jesus had on his feet and
hands from being nailed to the cross.
And he for gave those that hurt him.
I know Jesus will never toss you aside. He will always be your friend.
For you can count on him for he loved us, he died for us.
That’s one friend he will never let you down.
Written bye kendaw374 (Kenny)
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