Quiet Time Rhymes

June 28, 2023

Through the chaos that life often brings me each day,
I trust in the Lord, He will show me the way.
Although I may tremble, I stand on firm ground.
The Lord is my rock that is stable and sound.

He’s the source of all wisdom, brings peace to my soul.
He’s the One I can trust, and in Him I’m made whole.
He gives me perspective beyond just today.
When I’m walking by faith, I just trust and obey.

God holds my future, it’s in His control.
I trust Him to guide me as each day unfolds.
Each day that I’m walking and holding His hand,
I pray I have faith, that I trust in His plan.

Lord grant me the faith and the wisdom to see
The pathway to follow prepared just for me.

June 27, 2023

No matter what may come my way,
What troubles I endure,
My firm foundation will not sway,
My destiny’s secure.

My soul’s not bound to time on earth,
There’s life beyond my death.
This current phase began at birth,
Will end at my last breath.

It’s then my life beyond the veil
In streets of gold begins.
What I know now is dim and pale,
God’s glory never ends.

I’ll be with Him eternally,
My soul will be set free.

June 22, 2023

Lord guide the words I pen today.
I pray You’re pleased with what I say.
When I’m compelled to point out sin,
I need, instead, to look within,

And focus more on change inside,
And realize for me You died.
Sometimes it’s easier to see
A fault in others, not in me.

Inside we know what’s wrong and right.
Instead, Lord help me spread Your light,
Dispel the darkness in our land.
Help others know and understand,

Your love is real. Your love is true.
We only need to trust in You.

June 15, 2023

God’s blessings, surprises come down from above,
Unexpected reminders of His perfect love.
God can use messengers spreading His Word,
At precisely the time that it needs to be heard.

Sometimes God will bring someone special to mind,
And show us the way to reach out and be kind.
Perhaps God will give you some words to convey,
Pen someone a message to brighten their day.

Sometimes it’s a call, just a hug or a touch,
Time spent together that’s needed so much.
Perhaps it’s a present, anonymous gift
That provides to another a much-needed lift.

I pray that you’re blessed as you do a good deed,
Find ways to bless others, help someone in need.

June 8, 2023

If I let the routine, the mundane cloud my view,
It can change my perspective, I’ll miss something new.
If I look for the beauty I see all around,
The rhythm of music, the sweetness of sound,

If I let my mind travel to places I’ve seen,
Snow covered mountains, lush meadows of green,
Remember my future is more than today,
Then the cares of the moment start drifting away.

I can read in the scriptures what prophets foretold.
The songs and the praises though centuries old,
Still tell of God’s love and bring comfort to me.
They give me perspective and help me to see.

Lord help me remember the words in Your Book,
They’re refreshing each morning, I just have to look.

June 7, 2023

As I take in the beauty of morning’s first light
Say goodbye to the darkness that came with the night,
I’m dazzled by flowers that bloom in the spring,
The birds in trees building nests as they sing.

The cotton tail rabbits that scamper along
Are lovely but silent without any song.
God’s creatures are lovely but each one unique.
What would they say if God’s creatures could speak?

They’d give thanks for the morning, the sunshine, the day.
I think that’s the message each one would convey.
I too can give thanks for each day of my past,
For each day of my future as long as it lasts,

Thank God for the sunshine and also the rain,
Pray my life has a purpose, it’s not lived in vain.

June 6, 2023

When I’m tempted to worry, enveloped in dread,
Allow visions of darkness to dance in my head,
I call on the Lord and I lift up my prayer.
I know God will hear, I give praise that He’s there.

No matter the struggles that this day may bring,
I know You are with me, my heart can still sing.
I’m wrapped in Your love that’s extended to me.
The world may be dark but through You I can see.

You cast out the darkness, the dread, and the fear.
In Your Book I find comfort in words that I hear.
You comfort my soul in the darkness of night.
I give thanks and I praise You, Lord You are my light.

You give me assurance that You’re in control.
In You I find peace, all is well with my soul.

June 5, 2023

If I let a frustration sink roots and take hold,
It can ruin my perspective, demeanor, control.
Why let irritation spend time in my mind,
Waste time being angry when I could be kind?

Why harbor resentment or envy inside,
Instead of allowing God’s love to reside?
Who am I to hold grudges against someone else,
When I’m guilty of actions, wrong doings myself?

If I modeled God’s grace that’s been given to me,
I could soar like an eagle and truly be free.
Lord mold me and shape me with Your gentle hand.
Help me see by Your spirit so I understand.

I’m still like a blind man without any sight.
I need Your help daily to walk in the light.