Author Archives: johnalex47

February 22, 2024 Why focus on others, the things they do wrong,When it’s inside me my focus belongs?I’ll never be perfect, but still, I can striveTo draw closer to Jesus each day I’m alive. He gave up His life, and … Continue reading →

February 21, 2024 I don’t have the answers to life’s ups and downs.Does the clay made of mud that was formed from the groundGive the potter instructions, a vase or a bowl?I trust in my God who’s the one in … Continue reading →

February 18, 2024 I can put myself out there and share from my heart,Or keep my rhymes hidden and never depart.I don’t have control over where they may land.Someone may listen, agree, understand, While others may judge them as simple … Continue reading →

February 12, 2024 I’m grateful Lord for this today.I cannot change my yesterday,Nor know tomorrow, what it brings.It’s just today my heart can sing. What can I give today to last,When in the future now’s the past?I’ll reach inside, see … Continue reading →

February 11, 2024 The words that I write I can edit and change,I am free to adjust them, to move, rearrange.When I speak there’s no key labeled backspace,Once spoken it’s done with no chance to erase. Words spoken in anger … Continue reading →

February 10, 2024 Lord cleanse my heart, may it stay pure.My selfish ways Your love can cure.Your Spirit’s there inside of me,To guide me, Lord, and help me see. I pray that daily I discernYour voice that I may hear … Continue reading →

February 9, 2024 To navigate a narrow road,To enter through a narrow gate,Don’t travel with a heavy load.Stay focused for the road’s not straight. It doesn’t help to rush around.I’ll miss a turn and lose my way.Be still and listen … Continue reading →

February 8, 2024 God gave us emotions, a heart that can feel.David, the Psalmist wrote down and revealedEmotions he felt, never hid them away.He captured them well and we read them today. He held nothing back as he spoke from … Continue reading →

February 6, 2024 Are you calling me God? Are You calling today?Am I listening Lord to what You have to say?Help me follow You Lord, as You show me the way.Help me listen and hear You with all of my … Continue reading →

February 5, 2024 I’m just a simple man who writes, God’s message to convey.He’s calling out, “Come home again,” to all the ones who stray.It’s up to you to listen, hear Him and to heed.His love extends to all who … Continue reading →