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Rejoice in Hope
January 23, 2021 Good morning Lord, I come in prayer,I’m grateful Lord that I can share. You know my heart, each part of me,I pray each day You help me see. Lord as I read help me receiveWith open heart, … Continue reading
A Dream Last Night
January 22, 2021 A Dream Last Night I had a dream, and someone spoke,I heard the words, then I awoke. At half past three, still in my bed,“Read Romans 12” is what he said. I just recalled that single phrase,The … Continue reading
Inauguration Day
January 20, 2021 On this Inauguration DayI lift our nation up and pray. I pray as leaders lift a hand,And pledge allegiance to our land, That love of country fills their heart.We’re so divided, torn apart, I pray we truly … Continue reading
Strength in Prayer
January 21, 2021 I’m here with You to read and pray,Spend time with You to start my day. I read of Your abundant love,Your Holy Spirit from above. I know Your love, Your tender touch,These quiet times that mean so … Continue reading
Search My Soul
January 18, 2021 Lord search my soul, reach deep inside,Reveal what’s hidden by my pride. I’m ready Lord to have a look.You are the author of my book. Let’s read the chapters of my past,Write in the margins things that … Continue reading
East Texas Roots
January 17, 2021 I have fond mem’ries of my past,Those small-town roots I pray will last. Those piney woods gave me a start.East Texas lingers in my heart. We used to hang out on the square,A gentle peace hung in … Continue reading
Leave It
January 16, 2020 Yesterday came with a breeze,The patio all strewn with leaves. Miss Lucy learned a brand-new phrase.She’ll now hear “leave it” many days. She found that leaves were fun to chase,But in her mouth, a bitter taste. We … Continue reading
Friends
Time alone to start my day,To talk to God, to read and pray, Help give each day a brand-new start,But we’re not made to live apart. I value time I spend with friends.It helps me see through different lens. We … Continue reading
Paint Me Odd
January 13, 2021 Sometimes it seems I’m out of place,It’s not my home, I’ve been displaced. The words I heard when I was youngHave been subdued, no longer sung. Where are the songs of love and peace?Do they still live, … Continue reading
Respect
January 12, 2020 I hope that we can end the hate,And show respect when we debate, Present each different point of view,And only share what’s real and true. I long once more for evening newsThat represents the different views, Reports … Continue reading