The sun shines bright, we’re on our way
To praise our Lord on His birthday
No matter when that day may be
We’re joyful that we still are free
To pick or choose the manner of
The way we opt to show our love.
We thank You God for Your great gift
And how You give our lives a lift
Whatever happens in our ranks
We proffer You our grateful thanks !
Her eyes so sad, her smile so sweet
She stood there staring at her feet
This tiny child so motionless,
I had to pause, I must confess.
She didn’t speak, no not a word
I wondered if she even heard
I thought she must be in distress
So silent in her wornout dress.
Too many children are alone
Neglected, lost, left on their own
I beg you God forget them not
You are the only hope they’ve got !
There is this message I’d like to send
Across the land to both foe and friend
There is a God and He loves us all
Size matters not, whether great or small
He doesn’t care if we’re fat or thin
It’s the condition our heart is in.
It has to do with the way we think
Are we satisfied or on the brink
It’s the simple things that rate us all
Not the obvious, like short and tall.
It’s the kindness and the depth of love
It’s the hopes that we are dreaming of
It’s the job we do from day to day
To comport ourselves in every way.
There’s a world out there waiting for us
To join our God in His grand chorus
Won’t you stand up now and make a choice
And pledge to Him the power of your voice !
Oh blessed Lord how the heart does sing
With all the bliss of remembering
The sweetest song of each nesting bird
That even angels in heaven heard,
As the hopeful times of yesterday
Merge hearts that are free to laugh and play
Ere the dark descends from up above
To scatter dreams of remembered love !
When the battle’s over and the fighting done
With God’s will the healing process has begun !
While winter winds do snow and blow
And springtime rains make all things grow
While summer sun warms all we’ve got
And autumn crops do fill the pot
We need to say our thanks once more
Before we exit life’s back door.
How marvelous our God must be
He did all this for you and me
There is no way we can repay
What He has done in one short day !
There is a garden in the mist
Where hopes and dreams by chance exist
Just close your eyes and be prepared
Perhaps one day you’ll visit there
And if you do, remember me
Say one small prayer in memory !
I thank You Lord for all You’ve done
For everything and everyone,
I beg You please desert us not
For in the end You’re all we’ve got
I cannot bear the pain I see
Your children know such misery.
This world is fighting to survive
Help us to keep our faith alive
Speed love upon its magic wings
And share the joy of life it brings !
I have wandered lost near my journey’s end
In the search to find my forever friend
And as time has passed I am sure that I
Have met many that were but passing by.
There is one I’ll miss to my final day
Aft the angels came and took her away
Twas my true buddy, my mom and my friend
All her love bides with me until my end !
For every single tear we’ve shed
Like pools of blood that we have bled
Our God has all His mercy shown
And makes His purpose clearly known.
We are His children one and all
And meant to answer to His call
It matters not if night or day
He summons us, we must obey !
Each dawn awakens with a smile
And bides with us for but awhile
While night does close with leaden heart
To quiet wait for morn’s restart !
I hear Your voice in the rhythm of trees
Your smile persists in the sigh of each breeze
The glow of Your love heals the ailing heart
The strength of Your presence gave life its start !
Oh blessed Lord give my heart wings
To fly away above the crowd
To where the sweetest angel sings
With voice that’s been by God endowed.
This tiny star that shines so bright
It’s luminescence fills the sky
No matter if it’s day or night
We know that He will be close by !
To all the men who fought that day
And those that have since passed away
The thanks of us all should convey
Tales of your sacrifice, we pray
God bless us all and vow to say
We’ll never fight again that way !
Let us take the time to thank God above
For His constant care and abiding love
For the stars that shine and the winds that blow
For the rains that fall and those things that grow
For the oceans’ roar and the fish that swim
Are the gifts to us that come straight from Him.
There is no time left for us to conceive
Any other way except to believe
For however long our time mayhaps be
I know He is there through eternity !
There is a magic genie that I’ve never seen
His spirit works quite hard and all behind the scene
Though we have not yet met I’m sure that He exists
Else how do we explain why our belief persists ?
In spite of all our setbacks, chaos on the way
We’ll manage to get through if only day by day
It’s amazing how much help we’ve found everywhere
Thank you Gentle Giant for all Your love and care !
Love is a word I use a lot
For without love what have I got,
A lonely world all to myself
I’d be there wasting on some shelf.
I’d rather be a loving soul
Than searching for an empty goal
Whatever joy that life may bear
It’s so much greater when we share !
I hear the sound of marching feet
The drums of war do loudly beat
The peal of bells does emanate
While throngs distressed paticipate.
I hear the sound of ramparts roar
There bides no glory in a war
Mass explosions and missiles flare
While cries of sorrow fill the air.
I hear the sound of shuffling feet
The muted call of last retreat
What good was all this killing for
I pray we go to war no more !
An early chill now fills the air
And soon the sun its warmth will share
As for the day we all prepare
Our joyful show of hope and care
Let’s join together in a prayer
A loving God is always there !
Once was, I wished that I had wings
So I could fly, discover things
Right now I need to find a way
To help me get through day by day.
Just how it happens, I don’t know
I can’t decide, where do we go ?
I’m sure the Lord is always there
I am convinced that I’m prepared !
I seek His strength to follow through
And do the best that I can do,
The impetus of my whole life
Is love of God not sin or strife !
The air is brisk, the day commences
And energizes all my senses
Another chance with true hope in store
To reach the goal that I’m striving for.
I sure could use the Lord’s help and care,
If He doesn’t mind, to get me there !
I wonder if our Lord above
Looks down to shed His tears of love
Upon the sights that reflect up
Of those who sip from Satan’s cup.
We are His children gone astray
We need His love to light the way
His word is writ for all to share
It’s real, it’s true and always there !
Oh Abba, have you heard my plea
I beg of You, remember me
I love You so, there is no more
I ask of You one last encore !
I am a child of God, I am
Through all my years, He’s held my hand
I’ve treasured life, not all of it
Times were I searched through bit by bit.
There’s still much that I need to fix
The good, the bad and nature’s mix
I speak to Him, I’m sure He’s there
I’ve leaned on Him and sought His care.
One thought that must each life enhance
Be grateful for that second chance !
The flame burns bright, the words still flow
I’ve more to say before I go
The years have flown, I’ve seen so much
My mind’s alive, my heart’s been touched.
There’s reams now left for me to say
I’m grateful for each extra day
The presence of the Lord is here
The time is now, standup and cheer !
Sometimes the nights seem dark and cold
Shadows threaten both young and old
The winds do play beneath the eaves
They swoosh the ground and lift the leaves.
While in the heavens stars implode
Our world is waiting to explode
The signs are there for all to see
This is no secret mystery.
We can’t receive some magic pass
Like Alice through the Looking Glass
But rather face reality
Where God alone holds the brass key !
Some paths I know are travel worn
Like roses burdened by much thorn
With fallen limbs along the ground
And shattered hopes scattered around.
The road it twists and turns about
It’s full of fear, consuming doubt
But life has always been this way
Sustaining us from day to day.
It’s two steps forward, one step back
Defend your dreams, repel attack
And keep your eye upon the goal
Pray God will guide your heart and soul !
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Claire V. Bogdanos 