Author Archives: johnalex47

Tranquility

April 10, 2023 It seems that not so long agoI longed for some tranquility,My frantic pace to ease and slow,Find inner peace inside of me. My pace has slowed, I’ve had some time,More time to read and to reflect.I’ve jotted … Continue reading

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Risen

April 9, 2023 I know I’m not perfect. I let people down.I must seek the Lord daily and ask Him to fillMy heart with His love. I remember His crown,The cross where He suffered and died on that hill. We … Continue reading

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Trust

April 5, 2023 Each morning as I read Your Word,And try to capture what I’ve heard,I pray Your Word becomes more real,More solid than the way I feel. Inside of me are ups and downs.Sometimes I laugh, at times I … Continue reading

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God Knows

April 4, 2023 The God who made heaven, the earth, and the skyKnows of my needs, He’s the One who provides.He knows of my future, the when, where, and why,Lord help me to follow, to trust as You guide. I … Continue reading

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You Rose and Reign

April 2, 2023 In this still, quiet hush of mornMay Your Word speak, Your voice be heard.The cross You bore, the crown of thorns,So many Lord reject Your Word. If I can help in some small way,If I can help … Continue reading

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Words Softly Spoken

March 27, 2023 It’s not my place to just spew words,But rather touch what’s deep inside,Reach other hearts when they are heard,Pray sensitivity’s my guide. If words I used were rough and crude,I doubt they’d make it past the ear.I … Continue reading

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Love

From I Cor 13:4-7 March 26, 2023 Love is patient, love is kind,No jealousy, not prone to boast,No haughty pride or rudeness will you find.“Seek my own way” is not what’s valued most. Irritation’s not the way that love is … Continue reading

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Rest and Follow

March 25, 2023 My life’s slowed down, less need to rush.I now enjoy a slower pace.I seek God’s peace amidst the hush.I know God’s love, His joy, His grace. So many truths I’ve yet to learn,So much that I have … Continue reading

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Good News

March 24, 2023 Lord guide my path, my words, my tongue,Help others find Your love, Your light,Tell of Your grace to old and young,Spread Your good news with what I write. You came to earth that we might live.You gave … Continue reading

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A Smile and a Howdy

March 23, 2023 A smile or a howdy won’t likely offend.They both cost me nothing. I give them for free.Perhaps I will find that I make a new friend.Sometimes they just pass and pretend they don’t see. Someone who’s hurting … Continue reading

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