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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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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Such a beautiful face
Drenched with forgiving grace
Eyes dripping with love
Compassion holds me like a glove
A vision beyond this earth
He’s of magnificent worth
Gentle yet bold; full of power
He’s my shelter and strong tower
All creation bows in reverence
Perfect holiness is His countenance
Wonders of mercy pour out to me
I’m surrounded by a peace-filled sea
How I long to stay here all day
But Life interrupts in a jolting way
Tomorrow I’ll join Him once again
In glorious moments of golden rain
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Within my heart resides One who is brave
He’s stronger than my selfish way
Whenever my flesh begins to fail
His Wind suddenly fills my sail
Nothing I’ve done deserves such favor
Still He pours out love from His laver
To sooth my shattered broken soul
Waves of grace wash and make me whole
Though I thought I did everything wrong
He fills my heart with joyous song
The painful test was not one of perfection
But a revelation of His affection!
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Received this wonderful poem message from my God as I prayed and worshiped Him. May it bless you as much as it blessed me!
Walk in the green of the grass with Me
Dance on golden flowers
Look out at the spacious blue sea
Be with Me for hours and hours
My heart calls to the depth of your person
Into your soul I see
Come! Let us talk and reason
I have so much to share with thee
Observe! See the beauty of creation
Take time, share the moment with Me
I long for your quiet attention
And time when I’m all you need.
Stop for some rest and peace
Slow down so I can refresh you
Drink deeply from oceans of grace
Receive my gifts that renew you
Yes, dance on and on with Me
Never ever let Me go
How I love to bless you; see!
How I intensely love you so!
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I hunger for something solid
A touch that soothes my soul
Genuine Presence of God
That fills up this “heart-hole”
Sure, I have salvation
My Savior is Everything
Yes, I have Spirit revelation
Joy of Him makes me sing
Still, there must be more than this
From a God so mighty and strong
He’s loving and kind; I’m His
Yet my soul yearns all day long
Give me more sense of You
Show me Your perfect ways
Pour out sovereignly; Do!
Lest I faint in these desolate days
For nothing else satisfies
This hunger for “more You” I feel
My longing constantly intensifies
Please show me daily You are real!
Copyrighted 2016 Cheryl S Birch
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It’s a beautiful rose
Color of a kitten’s nose
Precious lips of a babe
Tingling skin after a shave
Big wad of bubble gum
cheeks after too much sun
Glitter on fingernails
Pretty lacy curtain veils
Sky radiant at sunset
Piping on a bassinet
Flamingo on one leg standing
Happy puppy tongue panting
Fuzzy wuzzy circus bear
Cotton candy at a fair
Newly born piglet
Watermelon at a picnic
Little girl hair bows
Tulips planted all in rows
Warm glow of Mom’s cheeks
Soft words that she speaks
Dad’s strong yet gentle hug
Jesus’ heart full of love
Prayers going up to heaven
Knowing that I’m forgiven
Falling in a hammock of grace
This is the blessing place!
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What is that lovely scent,
Blossoms of lemon or orange tree?
No, it’s much more than that;
Enticing, comforting, sweet, free!
The air around me is filled.
It wraps me like a shawl.
Glorious whiffs of beauty
Nothing’s like it at all.
God’s presence in my garden;
The smell of holy incense.
So close I feel I can touch Him
Like I’m resting on His chest.
Oh, what an amazing experience,
To breathe His wondrous perfume.
Joy and Peace overwhelm me;
His Love like drenching dew.
The grass suddenly greener.
The flowers electric hues.
The trees glowing life radiant.
I’m caught in His grandeur.
Too soon the fragrance fades
And the sense of His presence departs.
Now, a normal garden day.
Still, Jesus’ touch lingers in my heart.
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