Quiet Time Rhymes

May 8, 2024

When truth is spoken from the heart, society will prosper.
I pray that words shared from the heart is what I have to offer.
I pray that words I write each day will never hurt or sting,
But rather offer hope and truth to help a heart to sing.

Lord help me share, write words both pure and true.
Lord help me seek integrity, with words that honor You.
Lord help me spread Your truth today, may it take root and grow.
May it produce in others seeds that they may also sow.

May truth revealed encourage those in need to hope once more.
Your words of love, of truth, and life, I pray are not ignored.
I pray they sweep across our land and once again prevail.
I pray Your soft refreshing wind of truth will fill our sail.

Lord help us know Your simple truth, not feel the need to stray.
I pray we trust and follow You, the life, the truth, the way.

May 3, 2024

When did a few begin speaking for all?
Who’s actually wanting our country to fall?
No one in my circle of friends want to see
An end to this country, the land of the free.

I think the percentage of people is low
Encouraging hate and division to grow.
Why live in a country they truly despise?
Let us who love God and our country arise,

Call on the Lord, give Him glory, proclaim,
“Lord Jesus we love You, we lift up Your name.
We ask for forgiveness, please bless us once more.
You are the One who can heal and restore.”

I pray we the people who love God will pray
That the blessing of God won’t be taken away.

May 2, 2024

If my wish for tomorrow, my longing today,
Obscures all the treasures the Lord brings my way,
Then I’m missing contentment inside of my heart.
Lord help me to value what You can impart.

If my plans for tomorrow align with Your will,
And I trust that You’re with me, You’ll help me fulfill
What You have for me daily, Lord You will provide
The joy and contentment if I can abide.

Lord help me to trust You and follow Your lead.
Trust You will provide me with all that I need.
Lord help me have faith beyond things I can see.
You are my joy, Lord; in You I am free.

My trust is in You Lord, not things I can hold.
Your joy in abundance You form in my soul.

May 1,2024

Sticks and stones can break some bones, but words can wound the soul.
Be careful what you say and do, the soul takes time to heal.
A wounded soul may never mend, and never more be whole.
Don’t think about yourself, instead, how someone else may feel.

The words you know you’ll soon regret, they’re best just not to voice.
Once spoken words are on their own, you cannot put them back.
Be careful with the words you use; you always have a choice
To build another’s confidence, or verbally attack.

If you’re bestowed authority, be careful all the more,
‘Cause when you speak the things you say will have a bit more weight.
Please keep in mind the impact of your words and don’t ignore
The opportunity you have to alter someone’s fate.

Use wisdom as you choose your words, you too can be a light.
Help someone else along the way to find the path that’s right.

April 29,2024

While we were still God’s enemy, we could not call Him friend.
He sent His Son to die for us, relationships to mend.
He carried sin into the grave so we could be made right.
He conquered death. His love prevailed. We’re precious in His sight.

We’re saved from condemnation; our friendship is restored.
He made a way, we can be friends, thanks to our precious Lord.
I know the Lord, His fellowship and friendship I proclaim.
Each day I now can walk with Him and call the Lord by name.

I value our relationship, although I sometimes stray.
He’s always there, a friend indeed, it’s up to me to pray.
He’ll hear my prayer, when I’ve done wrong, confession is my role.
Our fellowship will be restored, our friendship will be whole.

Give thanks to Jesus Christ our Lord, we now are friends with God.
One day we’ll see Him face to face and walk where angels trod.

April 22, 2024

Don’t let the things now in the past
Cause you to toss and turn at night.
Blot out the shadows that they cast
By walking in God’s grace and light.

We cannot change the years gone by,
The things in life that we regret.
God dries our tears and hears our cry.
He sent His Son to pay our debt,

And by His grace our soul’s set free.
Each day is fresh, and full, and new.
We once were blind but now we see.
God’s love is real, His Word is true.

Reach out to Him and seek His face,
Praise God for His amazing grace.

April 20, 2024

Lord guide my hand, speak through Your Word,
I pray that with my heart I’ve heard.
I pray Your love will soon ignite
A deep desire for good and right.

Your love can melt away the hate,
Restore us to a better state.
Lord help us learn once more to pray,
And help us find a better way.

Lord help us see through lies, deceit,
May truth prevail, once more defeat
The ones who lie, and cheat, and steal.
Lord help us know Your love is real.

Restore our faith and trust in You.
Your word, Your love is strong, and true.

April 19, 2024

(Inspired by 1 Corinthians 16:13-14)

Stand firm, cling to faith in the midst of a storm.
When the thunder is rolling, clouds billow and form,
Our faith will sustain us and carry us through.
The darkness will fade as each day starts anew.

Be strong in the face of the troubles in life,
No matter the size or the shape of our strife.
The Lord provides strength as we reach out and ask.
His strength is sufficient for any life task.

Lord give us the courage we need for today.
May we walk with assurance as You lead the way.
As we’re walking beside You right where we belong,
In the face of adversity, we can stand strong.

May our faith keep us strong, and courageous, and true.
May Your love be reflected in all that we do.

April 18, 2024

During the times that you suffer with pain,
Perhaps someone close is no longer around,
Take time to embrace all the wisdom you gain.
One day you can share all the comfort you found.

As I’ve been through the tough times, the days dark and grim,
As I’ve weathered the storms, and avoided defeat,
I’ve discovered in trials rough edges are trimmed.
I’m more empathetic to others I meet.

It’s hard during trials, we struggle to cope,
But we get through the pain, and we see that we’ve grown.
We’re much more equipped to give comfort and hope,
Reach out to others with love we’ve been shown.

Find others around you in need of a friend,
Someone beside them to help as they mend.