Author Archives: johnalex47

June 18, 2024 I pray that my love of the Lord’s never cold,That that ember burns brighter as I’m growing old,That I’m able to capture that love in my rhymes.I pray I’m aware of the signs and the times. I … Continue reading →

June 16, 2024 The flowers still bloom, and the sky is still blue.The mockingbirds sing and the mourning doves coo.The breeze of the morning caresses my face,Sweet scenes with my daughter, fond mem’ries embrace. She now is a grandmother, guess … Continue reading →

June 13, 2024 I don’t understand all the things that occurWhen life’s out of focus I see just a blur.When others are hurting and suffer in painAnd I know I can’t fix it, I can’t stop the rain, Lord give … Continue reading →

June 12, 2024 Lord help me to see beyond what seems mundane,Remember the sunshine throughout days of rain.Help me climb mountains, find vistas brand new.Lord help me catch glimpses from Your point of view. Lord help me see clearly the … Continue reading →

June 2, 2024 I once thought that good fortune was something I’d earned,That it came from hard work and the things that I’d learned.When the job and the income both vanished mid-stream,It seemed I had lost both my fortune and … Continue reading →

May 31, 2024 If contentment was sold in a store or online,How much would we pay to acquire peace of mind?It’s not something we buy on the shelf in a store.We learn to be grateful,not focused on more. Peace and … Continue reading →

May 24, 2024 Truth spoken in love to touch someone in need,Offered along with a simple kind deed,Will long be remembered beyond just a day,The kindness expressed with the words that we say. Lord help me speak truth that I … Continue reading →

May 22, 2024 Abundant life is sought in vainWhen focused on self-centered gain.It’s freely given from aboveFrom God who sent His Son in love. Through His forgiveness, truly freeTo live our lives abundantly.Through Him we learn to truly give,By helping … Continue reading →

May 16, 2024 A time of quiet solitude,With peaceful thoughts of gratitude,A gentle breeze upon my face,Those cherished moments I embrace. A time to sit, and contemplateMy future and anticipateWhere I will go, for me brand new,What lies ahead still … Continue reading →

May 14, 2024 I lift my friends who need Your touchTo mend, to heal, to walk, no crutch.Some hurts, some wounds, unseen inside,I pray they too will soon subside. Give doctors wisdom, words to shareThat offer hope, and loving care.Help … Continue reading →