Thursday, May 18, 2017

Mister Dirt

Mister Dirt


At times abused
but always used -
so does he disapprove?
I should have known
he's left alone.
Himself, he cannot move.

He cannot walk.
He cannot talk.
It seems he is entrapped.
No working ear,
he cannot hear.
Could he be handicapped?

One might deduce
he's of no use
and futile is his time.
And I can tell
he cannot smell.
So poor, he has no dime.

Is he distressed?
Is he depressed?
His life seems very grim.
His name is 'Dirt'.
Should he not hurt
when we're ignoring him?

We pull his weeds
and plant some seeds -
then use the garden hose.
And with a flood
he turns to mud
as everybody knows.

When rain has poured,
we thank the Lord,
that food has filled our room -
then thank the sun
for what its done
when flowers are full bloom.

But how we hide
the dirt outside -
though we don't think we're mean.
Who understands
when washing hands
that we judge Dirt unclean?

We think we know
but wrath will show
when we are judged by God.
Who thanks that soil
for all its toil
when manicured our sod?

No one will thank
the Dirt's low rank.
We entertain with fun!
But Dirt, who cares
with your affairs
and work that you have done?

Can we not sit
and think a bit
of someone we have hurt?
Don't build a wall.
Please thank them all -
including Mister Dirt.

Apologize.
It's always wise
for we've all wronged someone.
Let's live in peace.
Let judgment cease
for God's work isn't done.
John 3:16:
For God so loved the world, 
that he gave his only begotten Son, 
that whosoever believeth in him 
should not perish, but have
everlasting life.

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Hasten I to Goodness

Hasten I to Goodness


Hasten I to goodness door
A place surely I've been before
Alas i found it was not akin
To the goodness I have labored in.

God has paved a goodness path
That rents the veil of darker wrath
And shown to me His graceful means
My eyes absorb where heart thus leans.

I pray for some who cannot discern
Goodness unique in absolute yearn
For on a rock a tree does stand
Where death is done in reprimand.
Revelation 3:8 "I know your deeds; What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open. I know your deeds; See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut."

Monday, May 15, 2017

Passed Quietly, the Waters By

Passed Quietly, the Waters By


The river stones were gathered 'round.
Their speeches and their words profound.
They thought they were the best on earth -
had much more value, much more worth.

Passed quietly, the waters by.
Most stones just laughed and wondered why...

The rugged stones had bragged aloud
below a soft and puffy cloud,
"We're mean and tough and really cool.
We are the best but you're a fool."

Passed quietly, the waters by.
Most stones just laughed and wondered why...

"Huge trees? No match for guys like us!
You cannot answer nor discuss.
Our claims of greatness can't be beat.
This is our club - the great elite."

Passed quietly, the waters by.
Most stones just laughed and wondered why...

A tiger laid on rocky ledge
and peered below to river's edge.
The river stones looked way up there.
They were not scared. They didn't care.

Passed quietly, the waters by.
Most stones just laughed and wondered why...

They laughed at the moon and at the sun.
They laughed until the day was done.
They laughed at all that they could see.
They even laughed at you and me.

Passed quietly, the waters by.
Most stones just laughed and wondered why...

One year they gasped and looked around.
The change in them was quite profound.
The years brought change that none could soothe.
Those stones were now, not rough, but smooth.

Passed quietly, the waters by.
Most stones just laughed and wondered why...

Most hadn't known just what took place.
Not many learned of God's good grace.
That it was His undying love
that showered down from up above,
that brought the rainbow and the rain,
that flowed downstream to ease the pain
of each and ev'ry hard, rough stone
so they might learn and might atone.

Passed quietly, the waters by.
Most stones just laughed and wondered why...

Saturday, May 13, 2017

The Light of Sight

The Light of Sight


He opened my eyes so I could see
The power of his light
For once I saw His light so dim
But now it shines so bright.

Now I see what I was once
For He changed me from within
I tried to fight to live my life
But, I found I still had sin.

It's hard to live a sin-free life
But I know that I should try
To do the things He has planned for me
Before the day I die.

I love my Lord unconditionally
For I know what's wrong or right
He changed me into the man I am
A man that now has sight.

Let It Go

Let It Go


Playing it safe just so
Your heart won't break
Neither hot nor cold 
So nothing is at stake

Afraid to open up to 
What you may find inside
The threat of breaking
It's just easier to hide

The numbness of
Feeling completely torn
Has left you feeling 
Weighted, lonely, worn 

So you smile and pretend
Life's somewhere inside
So the world won't know 
The emptiness you hide

It's easier to pretend
It is all in your control
When is it finally time
To just let it go? 


Take a look inside 
Call upon His name
Accept His saving grace
Let go of anger's flame

Your freewill hangs in the
Balance with your heart
Only you can choose 
To let grace have a part

Drop onto your knees 
Give up self control
Let the tears fall down 
Only you can let it go

Let your heart break free
Let hurt turn to healing
Love will cast out fear
Numb will turn to healing
Just let it go.

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

God Mockers

God Mockers


Lonely people are everywhere,
all alone in their despair.
Abandoning God years ago,
and their faith they did forgo. 

Lonesome souls now do roam,
far away from heaven's throne.
Seeking love in the wrong places,
to fill the void and empty spaces.

Rootless spirits in the world alone,
fruitless seeds they all have sown.
Don't really belong here or there,
and they don't seem to even care.

Divided minds always searching for,
that which took them from His door.
For they no longer seek or knock,
now that they have all left His flock.

The world has so much more to offer,
and now they are God's biggest mocker.
But, they may come back to Him one day,
and I pray I can help and show the way.
James 5:19-20

Monday, May 8, 2017

Truth

Truth


There are times when the truth is not what we want to hear,
Then perhaps question it, almost before it reaches the ear.
When the truth's been disguised, it's difficult to recognize,
Then as it's revealed, it may catch some people by surprise.

Truth of the activity's of some, if known, would cause shame,
Instead of being what they pretend, mud would be their name.
As the truth's known, some may receive credit that's past due,
For they're behind the scenes doing those things others want do.

The place to go if the fountain of truth we seek to discover,
Is God's Word, for there it is contained from cover to cover.
God's instruction book to man that he can live a truthful life,
Dealing with the events that could cause him trouble and strife.

Jesus is the way, truth and life, only through Him is God reached,
And that's the way it is, no matter how differently it's preached.
He said, trust him, we'll know the truth and it will set us free,
Although He said this some years ago, He meant it for you and me.