When Peace holds my hand
Fear must bow and flee
Facing a challenge, strong I stand
God's goodness all around me
No trial or tribulation can win
For I'm a child of the King
Victorious over sickness and sin
Joyful, I praise the Lord and sing
A new day now shines bright
God wipes away the sadness rain
Hope fills the void in my heart
His love overcomes all the pain
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Sadness came to visit Not by my choice Life's torrential rain Drowned out God's voice Joy and peace vanished Laughter became rare Pain took up residence Fear set up its lair Yet I looked past this mountain Though I'm at the end of my rope There's a bright future for me Because Jesus is my constant hope Soon unhappy times will end Replaced by joyous days Dancing with my Savior In the brilliance of His Rays
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Sunshine warms my window Flowers smile at me A cat strolls by on patrol Green grass a verdant sea Through the glass is freedom From my homebound life Once in awhile I go there Though pain cuts like a knife Today I'm blessed and happy Looking through the blinds Birds have come to visit Sweet feathers of all kinds One day soon I'll be free again To enjoy the great outdoors For my God has promised me He would repair my aching joints For now I'll simply trust Him And take Him at His word His beauty and love sustain me How glorious is my awesome Lord!
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Fearful, wondering, what if's Worry and rash actions Too many relationship rifts Why am I so anxious? Cried out in despair Why is my life a mess? Holy Spirit answered with care Your focus is not blessed Look up! Take My hand Walk humbly with Me You've decided to be in command But you're blind, unable to see Never letting go Fighting every change Worn to the bone Heart filled with rage Yes, I'm relying too much on myself Expecting others to rescue me When only God Himself Can truly make me happy Trust! That's the word to embrace Can't make it on my own Must lean fully on God's Grace And trust in Him alone copyright 2022 Cheryl S Birch photo Shutterstock license
All was bleak Despondent, darkness everywhere Only heard depression speak My pleas to God--total despair Your kingdom is joy and peace Why do I have none? Crushing oppression doesn't cease Where are the promises of your Son? Hope--Where has it gone? Faith is draining slowly away My soul cries out, I'm undone Lord God please help me pray Then I hear I love you, child No need to fear You're just tired Start leaning on Me Not your own strength or ability I've already set you free Rely on MY creativity Mercy removed the sadness dart Grace healed my fearful wound Gladness filled my heart Drenched me with gratitude Chains of hopelessness break Such liberty! I'm truly free! I made a horrible mistake My God would NEVER abandon me Copyright 2022 Cheryl S. Birch Photo Shutterstock License
He stood before me Tall and glowing His love engulfed me Flowing, flowing Hand that touched me Tender and assuring His joy filled me Strengthening, enduring His smile washed me Peace and serenity It is well with me Now and for eternity
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Barely a breeze All is quiet Morning has come To my garden island Green in abundance Shadows and sun Birds are stirring Beetle on the run Heaven so blue Cloudless sky Alone with my God To Him I cry "Heal my heart Take away this pain Such beauty around me Tells me you can" My eyes rest on flowers They smile and wave A kiss of pink love From Jesus who saves Such joy fills my soul Heaviness vanished It will all work out Sadness is vanquished Copyright 2022 Cheryl S. Birch Photo by author
In the middle of pain A daily miracle occurs From my window I see Hummingbird twirls and swirls She comes, then he They hover and dart Drinking of nectar Before they depart During their visits I can't help but smile Hummingbird happiness Lifts the pain for awhile Thank God or His Joy Built into creation Tiny birds reflect Him Gift of love and inspiration copyright 2022 Cheryl S Birch photo from Project Feeder Watch
Sharing a conversation of prayer I had with the Lord God a couple of weeks ago regarding the times we are experiencing. Today I felt like it was appropriate to post it as it is not only for me, it is for all who believe. May it bless you!
Give me peace, Lord
He answered: Yes
Give me hope and joy, Lord
He answered: Yes
Give me your best, Lord
He answered: Yes
Help me to please you, Lord
He answered: Yes
Help me to be holy, Lord
He answered: Yes
Give me a trusting heart, Lord
He answered: Yes
Help me to believe, Lord
He answered: Yes
Calm my fears, Lord
He answered: Yes
Never leave me, Lord
He answered: Yes
Always provide for me, Lord
He answered: Yes
Take away all troubles, Lord
He answered: NO!
In troubles you will seek Me
I will be there for you always
In troubles you will lean on Me
I will hold you up
In troubles you will open your heart
I will transform you
In troubles you will learn humility
I will strengthen you and lift you up
In troubles you will learn from Me
I will teach you
In troubles you will seek My Heart
I will make you My vessel of charity and love
You will be mine and I will be yours
Many will know Me through you
copyrighted 2020 Cheryl S Birch
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Today is not what I chose
Yet I write joy with my pen
Despite the gloom of our woes
God’s grace sparkles like a gem
The sun comes up and sets
The sky is still blue
We have air to breathe, flowers, and pets
A roof, clothing, and food too
His aim is to take care of us
Draw us close in love
So, turn to Him in humbleness
Receive Peace from above
Let thankfulness rule your heart
Not fear or selfishness
Waste no thought on what seems lost
Rejoice in God; In Him rest
copyrighted 2020 Cheryl S Birch
image by Yeon Woo Lee on Pixaby
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