Quiet Time Rhymes

August 4, 2024

On the top of a mountain, its peaks white with snow,
I see God’s creation and bask in His glow.
On the top of a mountain, I let my heart soar.
It’s easy to praise Him, the One I adore.

My time on the mountain, although it is brief,
Those glimpses of glory give comfort in grief.
God’s presence is with me in valleys below.
In troubles still praise Him and bask in His glow.

Find rest in the meadows, take time to be still,
Beside the still waters, just seeking His will.
I know He will guide me and show me the way.
Lord help me to listen and hear what You say.

Praise God You’re beside me to comfort and mend.
On mountains, through valleys, Your love never ends.

August 2, 2024

I’m daily blessed to know God’s grace.
My heart can sense His warm embrace.
His love abides to keep me whole.
The music forms inside my soul.

God’s grace can soothe the deepest pain,
His love a song a sweet refrain.
Lord fill my heart and soul with song
That I may sing the whole day long.

Lord help me share and others hear
With heart and soul not just the ear.
Help me to share Your grace each day
Through what I write and share and say.

May others know Your grace, Your love,
That peace descending like a dove.

July 26, 2024

Lord help me as the years unfold,
My body sees it’s growing old,
To do my best with what remains,
Reflecting still Your sweet refrain.

I pray Your light will always glow
Through years when mind and body slows.
Lord keep a smile upon my face,
Help me reflect Your love and grace.

In times of trouble, hurt, and pain
May I find peace, endure, sustain,
Know joy You’ve placed inside my soul,
Until one day with You I’m whole.

I know one day that pain will end,
Through heaven’s gate, I’ll enter in.

July 7, 2024

(Inspired by Ephesians 4:1-3)

Lord help me walk worthy, and follow Your call,
Commitment each day Lord to give You my all.
Step out in humility trusting in You,
May others see You Lord in all that I do.

I pray that I’m gentle with others each day,
Share Your loving kindness through words that I say.
Lord help me be patient, we all have our faults.
Not one of us perfect to live as we ought.

Lord give me discernment, the wisdom to hear
Your Spirit within me to make Your Word clear.
Lord help me to follow as You lead the way,
Give me the strength that I need for each day.

Lord thank You for others You’ve placed in my life,
My friends and my family, especially my wife.

July 3, 2024

I pray for our nation to pause and reflect.
How did we come to abandon respect?
Though opinions may differ don’t lash out in hate,
Shake hands and move on after healthy debate.

I’m a bit overloaded with pundits and spin.
Outlandish claims won’t help candidates win.
Let’s clean up the narrative, stating the choice,
Allow each position to clearly be voiced.

Don’t use a spin room to bash and divide,
Just provide substance, let voters decide.
We each have opinions; we each have a vote.
One people, one nation, we share the same boat.

Remember our freedom has come at a cost.
We still stand united, our freedom’s not lost.

June 27, 2024

Sometimes it’s a kindness, a pleasant surprise,
That touches my heart, brings a tear to my eyes.
It may be a small thing, a word or a deed,
But at that exact moment it’s just what I need.

I pray there are times that I too bring a smile,
Stir an old memory just for a while.
Perhaps warm a heart with a few words of rhyme,
Rekindle old embers now cooled over time.

If I share what I write and can touch just a few,
Jot down some verses, spread words I find true,
I can help someone hurting who needs a kind word.
I pray words are shared until many have heard.

I pray that fond memories never grow cold,
Forever stay with us though bodies grow old.

June 24, 2024

What’s most important, my focus today?
Perhaps it’s a task and I give it my all.
If annoyed by distractions that get in my way,
It’s likely I’ll miss something seemingly small.

What seems insignificant, not worth my time,
May be something important God needs me to hear.
In the midst of the music, it’s just a small chime.
Perhaps it’s a sound that was meant for my ear.

If I focus on big things, ignoring the small,
I may miss opportunities let them pass by,
With my focus so narrow, not see them at all.
It may be through small things I learn how to fly.

I pray on my journey through life I can soar,
Yet not miss the small things that most folks ignore.

June 21, 2024

I pray there is no bitterness inside my hardened heart,
Nor ask the Lord expecting Him, His blessings to impart,
Without confessing first my sins, forgiveness to receive.
He hears my prayers brought honestly, not spoken to deceive.

He knows my heart, my thoughts and dreams, He sees my every deed.
He loves an open contrite heart. He meets my every need.
No need to hide. He bore my sins. They’re buried far away.
He said that He’d prepare a place. I’ll live with Him someday.

Why harbor sin, or carry guilt, or hang my head in shame?
He paid the price, I’ve been set free, I praise His holy name.
His love for me’s beyond compare, His grace has set me free.
I’m grateful Lord Your Spirit came to live inside of me.

I pray that You reveal to me what’s hidden deep inside.
It’s all forgiven long ago; in You I now abide.

June 19, 2024

No matter the job that you’re given to do
Work for the glory of God and not you.
He gave you abilities, talents, and more.
No one’s existed quite like you before.

Use your talents for others and give them your best.
Pray God will use you, so others are blessed.
Always stay humble and not full of pride.
Be led by His Spirit as teacher and guide.

It’s not about fortune or power or fame,
Give glory to Jesus and call on His name.
He’s always there with you, you’re never alone.
Just listen and follow, don’t try on your own.

May God bless you and keep you and give you His peace.
May His joy fill your heart, overflow, never cease.