Let not your heart be troubled
Let faith carry the day
God’s grace is more than sufficient
Give all your cares away
Lessons learned the hard way
Senseless works for naught
When faith is all that’s needed
And faith is all I’ve got
Darryl Hanks
Woman, why are you weeping?
Woman, who are you seeking?
A broken heart, life in despair
A joyful heart, my teacher’s here
Go tell the brethren, so they will know
That I was here, and I must go
To our FATHER, ascending high
To our LORD’s, sweet bye and bye
Before I go, remember this
Feed my sheep, is what I wish
Remember all I’ve shown to be
Faith, Hope, and Love, a gift from me
Darryl Hanks
Many people would consider a day like this, dreary, depressing, or even scary. I find it beautiful and fascinating. When the clouds lower themselves to be in among us, it’s ethereal. The bible gives us many instances where God has dwelt among His people via cloud. Continue reading This Foggy Morning
If I worked all day, every day, for the rest of my life, it would never be enough. I, in my imperfection, my sin, my absolute ‘humanness’ could never do enough. No matter how pure my intentions, or how true my heart, I can never reach this pinnacle I thought I had to reach in order to be able to serve the Lord. I can’t wait until I’ve finally reached this level of Nirvana, that does not exist, to serve God. I have to serve Him now. Continue reading Just Do It!
It’s Your breath in our lungs,
So we pour out our praise,
We pour out our praise.
Great Are You Lord!
These words from one of my favorite praise and worship songs pretty much sums up how I feel this Thanksgiving. I fall on my knees in praise of the Lord, thanking Him for all He has blessed me with. I will thank the Lord with all my heart; I will declare all Your wonderful works. Psalm 9:1 Many could look at my life and ask why would I thank Him. That always makes me grin just a little because I realize they just don’t get it. Then it makes me sad because I realize, they just don’t get it. Whatever you have been dealt in life, you cannot forget that God is still on the throne, and everything is part of His great plan. Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses every thought, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 Continue reading Thanks Be Unto The Lord
When I was five years old I fell into a fire. Most of my family was at my mamaw and papaw’s house in rural southeastern Oklahoma. We had built a fire out in front of the property. When the adults had retreated back towards the house, my older brothers and male cousins began jumping over the fire. It was exciting to see them run and jump with the flames seemingly engulfing their legs. Continue reading Every Scar Tells A Story
Have Thine own way Lord
Have Thine own way
Thou art the potter, I am the clay
Mold me and make me after Thy will
While I am waiting yielded and still
Lord, this is all I truly want. For You to have Your will fulfilled in me. Whatever You want me to do, wherever You want me to go, I want only that. I am ready and willing to serve You, and I pray that You will use me to bring glory to Your great name. Help me to know my calling. To hear Your voice, and have no doubt. To have the strength and the grace to pick up my cross and follow You. These things I pray in Jesus Holy Name.
Amen
Dear Lord,
Thank You for the many blessings You have bestowed upon me. I pray now Lord, to be blessed with an all consuming passion for prayer. To communicate with You daily. To have a deep desire to bring all things to You in prayer. To defeat the devil and bring glory to Your name.
Amen
At my desk, my pen in hand
Waiting, wondering, what’s God’s plan?
A calling came, that much I know
A need to share? A need to go?
But where I ask? What can I say?
Patience child, a piece of clay
Mold me Lord, please shape my heart
Mold me Lord, to play a part
Use me Lord, Your message heard
Use me Lord, to spread Your word
Darryl Hanks
Dear Lord,
Please help me to put away the troubles of the day, so I may rejoice in You with the fullness of my heart. Help me put You foremost in my thoughts, so I may draw ever closer to You. This I pray dear Lord, so I may feel You in the flutter of my soul.
In Jesus Holy Name,
Amen
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