Song: Run in Faith by YMIblogging

 
 
 
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 Did you ever feel that life is like a race
 A race that we are called to run in faith
 To strive to reach the end of the line
 Pressing toward the prize of life
 To take the crown of righteousness from Christ
 
But sometimes we falter and fail to stay the course
 Our feet grow weak we want to run no more
 Just remember the clouds of witnesses
 Praying and urging from above
 Surrounding us and cheering us to carry on
 
Fixing our eyes upon Jesus
 He’s the author of our faith
 Let us lay aside our sinful ways
 Cause He gave His life on the cross and bore our shame
 And grant to us His living grace
 
Let us run and not grow weary and lose heart
 Let nothing persuade nor hinder us to stop
 Let the Word of God abide in us
 Be our daily strength and be our guide
 Cause Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life

Blessed Father's Day

I wrote this poem in 2007 for our church's Father's Day Luncheon. Notice that the last 2 paragraphs are haiku with a syllable pattern of 1st line- 5, 2nd line- 7, 3rd line- 5. I've edited the last paragraph so it's a little different from when it was presented.

You were there when I was glad

You were with me when I was sad

You correct me when I was bad

Thank you very much, dad.

You taught me what was right

You guide me in what was right

You taught me everyday God's Word is right

Thank you very much, dad.

Thank you dear papa

I wouldn't be here today

Had it not been you

Keep on with it, pa

Three cheers pa, this special day

To my special dad.

© 2010 The Poetry Wizard. All Rights Reserved.

River:My Life

Sometimes a day is like a storm,

Someday a ship is torn in shreds,

Sometimes a gusty wind blow,

Over big boulders and narrow canyons my water runs.

Sometimes not a wave in sight,

Someday here come I floating by,

Sometimes a gentle breeze past,

Over the waters my soul gently sway.

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Jesus' Death and Resurrection

They chose a murderer

They killed a King

They'd rather have an evil doer

Than be led by a righteous King

They cast Him off

Even to the very last

His closest friends stood afar off

Yet He did not yield to the last

They whipped Him

And mocked Him

Till the skies dim

They refused to serve Him

Till on that cross

As Jesus died

The thief overwhelm by the love on the cross

With Him died

Till on that cross

When Jesus was pierced

The centurion looked upon the cross

And saw His loving face without a hatred fierce

That chaotic day

Ended with tears

His life He lay

To be painfully pierce

He gave His life

All because of love

To offer us eternal life

So that we may abide in His love

And on that third and glorious day

When the women came

His body in the grave no longer lay

For He has risen all the same

Jesus has risen

He rose for me

Our lives are turned

Because of the Light we now see

Jesus lives

He lives forevermore

And to everyone who believes

Live forevermore

Jesus ascended

He ascended to the Father

He took all our pain and hurts

And He's now with the Father

Jesus is returning

I know He's returning

Jesus is coming

I know for me He's coming

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This poem was one of the selected winners for the Joy of Christmas contest on YMIblogging in 2008.

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God's Handiwork

The handiwork of His hands

O, glorious is the sight

He made the sun to spin

So that all may see His might

Spinning and revolving

Giving light to all

An example of His love and light

So that all may hear His call

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Today and Tomorrow

A thought for today

A plan for tomorrow

A dream of today

An achievement of tomorrow

The rush of the present

The peace of the future

The outcry of the present

The laughter of the future

The joy gain today

A destruction of the future

Oh, war of today

Oh, goodness of tomorrow

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Family Noises

Daddy is working

Mommy is cooking

Sister is singing

Brother is reading

Baby is crying

Dog is barking

Cat is meowing

Mouse is whining

I am laughing

Daddy is hairy

Mommy is happy

Sister is cranky

Brother is messy

Baby is edgy

Dog is wobbly

Cat is silly

Mouse is wiggly

I am funny

Daddy says, "Preacher!"

Mommy says, "Cleaner!"

Sister says, "Nicer!"

Brother says, "Louder!"

Baby says, "Faster!"

Dog says, "Fiercer!"

Cat says, "Funnier!"

Mouse says, "Cheesier!"

I say, "Noisier!"

Daddy is calling

Mommy is scolding

Sister is giggling

Brother is bragging

Baby is chattering

Dog is yelping

Cat is whining

Mouse is squeaking

I am teaching

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Each Day

Okay...all poems here are written by me unless stated otherwise. Hope ya'll enjoy! ;p

Each day a new thing to discover,

Each day a new thing to say;

When each day begins a golden circle,

We know it'll be a blessed day.

Each day we have a race to run,

Each day we have a battle to fight;

When each day we find new refreshing hope,

We'll walk with and not by sight.

Each day will never be the same,

Each day will contain vast differences;

When each day we see Jesus,

We'll rise above life's circumstances.

Each day will be a joy,

Each day a blessing God can use us through;

When each day ends with a glorious sunset,

Let's thank the Lord for all He's brought us through.

Each day we'll learn from each other,

Each day we'll learn to from our mistakes;

When each day we learn to forgive each other,

We'll also learn to give and take.

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