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Draw Near

And so, dear brothers and sisters, we can boldly enter heaven’s Most Holy Place because of the blood of Jesus. Hebrews 10:19 Through Christ draw ever near,approaching without vain,in awe and reverent fear. In Him we persevere,His mercy will sustain,through Christ draw ever near. He stores up every tear,and heals us through our pain.In awe and reverent fear, with…
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Unchanging

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 YESTERDAY –I felt like letting goand I consideredturning backto my old self.It seemedYou had left me,wallowingin my pride.And I was caught upin a lieI almost believed. TODAY-I surrendermy struggles to You.I repent for relyingon my own strengthand for listeningto that deceitful voice.I am sorry for doubtingYour…
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My Lord and King

Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were created. Revelation 4:11 You’re there with me, through plight and pain,Your hand outreached in sun and rain,“Glory to You” is my refrain.The Lord shall reign! The…
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Hidden in Christ

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Vast Love

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love.But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 First and lastA witness trueIgnite my heartTo worship youHoly, Holy, One. Hope of heavenO righteous KingPrince of PeaceEnduring spring. Lavish in graceOnly by faithVast is Your loveEternally safe Jesus, my KingEverlasting SonSavior of soulsUnchanging OneSo sweet is Your love.…
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Keep Me

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Sifted

Ground up and shaken,Separating weeds and stone.All chaff and no wheat? Poetry Type: Haiku Zephaniah 2:1-2a Gather together, yes, gather, O shameless nation, before the decree takes effect –before the day passes away like chaff– (ESV) Luke 22:31-32 And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you…
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Merciful High Priest

My friends, God has chosen you to be his holy people. So think about Jesus, the one we call our apostle and high priest. Hebrews 3:1 By Your death we are deliveredFrom bondage into light,Holding fast to our confession,We walk by faith not sight. Exalted above the heavens,Dear merciful High Priest,Our sins You have removed…
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A Beautiful Creator

Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines forth. Psalm 50:2 A gift so great,By grace you give,Could this be true?Does Jesus live?Eternal love,Forever now,God sent His son,He kept His vow.In You I trust,Jesus my King,Keep me righteous,Let freedom ring!Merciful One,Now I can see,Open my heart,Pour love through me,Quiet my mind,Redeem my soul,Savior, my Lord,Thee I extol!Until…
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Love Divine

You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22:37-39 Love is patient, Love is kind,In Jesus Christ, find Love divine,A greater Love…
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Abide

Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me. John 15:4 ShineYour gloryIn this place today.Just a glimpse of Your beauty!Dwell.In our heart’s tabernacle.Abiding in You,Reflecting,Light. Poetry Type: Oddquain Butterfly
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Crucible

Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivers him out of them all. Psalm 34:19 A crucible mine to bear,Tailor made to test my soul.Perplexed but not in despair,For I know who’s in control! Tailor made to test my soul,All things work to Your avail.Praising the One in control,Your good purpose will prevail!…
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His Perfect Grace

And you will know the truth and the truth will set you free. John 8:32 Lord, how am I justified in Your sight?How do I know that my soul can be free?Father God, do You hear my desperate plea?What is it, Lord, that can make me right? Only Jesus Christ gives eternal life!The gift, God’s grace, is simple to…