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A song of opening awareness, expanding consciousness, and gratitude. Love is always with us! But to recognize it, we must be open to it. On guitar, with my right pinkie and ring finger feeling much better. 🙂
1. I remember my life without You (2x).
The raging storm and clouds of hopeless blue.
2. Through the darkness came a single ray of sun.
Through all that darkness came a single ray of sun.
Your strong and tender Presence gave me one.
3. And all Your Love came pouring down on me.
All Your Love just came pouring down on me.
You paint my heart a rainbow pure and sweet.
4. OOO the rainbow of Your Love is all I see.
That precious rainbow of Your Love is all I see.
And saddest blue, it’s got no place with me.
‘Cause that precious rainbow of Your Love is all I see.
And saddest blue, it’s got no place with me.
You bless me with your touch
that wakes me every day,
the whisper of your voice
I hear in gentle ways,
the blanket of your Spirit
embracing me so tight,
that I may be your blessing
from morning until night.
—
For Paul’s beautiful prompt asking for “ripples of blessings” at dVerse.
for Freddy, Dominic,
and all ye of the holey, holy socks
A sock with holes can always start anew.
The wider world is waiting for your play.
There’s more to life than hiding in a shoe.
A puppet is the great escape for you.
So let it out to greet the shining day.
A sock with holes can always start anew.
You make the puppet from a piece of you,
The one that keeps the words you never say.
There’s more to life than hiding in a shoe.
You give the puppet purpose and a use
And help the lost in you to find its way.
A sock with holes can always start anew.
So let your socks and puppets pay their dues
And free you from the prison of your ways.
There’s more to life than hiding in a shoe.
Your peaceful puppets prosper as you do.
The world awaits your wisdom in a play.
A sock with holes can always start anew.
There’s more to life than hiding in a shoe.
—
A Villanelle for Franks MeetingTheBar at dVerse.
Night falls softly these long days,
Perfect timing every phase.
Sweetest kiss caresses sky
In a lingering good-bye,
Featuring the fading Sun,
Heralding the rest begun.
Royal symphony of light,
Promises of dreams tonight.
Tender notes as day departs,
Peppering the sky with stars.
—
My Quadrille in response to Kim’s “pepper” prompt at dVerse.
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This is a testimony of God’s work! Concentration was in very short supply this week, and I have a full-blown Summer cold. On top of that, my right (strumming hand) pinkie is splinted, and the hand is very bruised. But God’s work is always completed, regardless of our outward circumstances. So no matter what you are going through, whether just this week or more ongoing, take heart! Be encouraged! And enjoy this song.
1. I painted by the numbers,
Picturing a picture of success.
I colored in the lines,
Thinking what I thought would be best.
But
Refrain:
2. I ordered from the menu,
Choosing only choices to be safe.
I checked the little boxes,
Just to score a score I could make.
But
Refrain:
3. I acted and pretended,
Speaking all my speeches from a page.
But God gives me a passion
And directs my direction on His stage.
‘Cause
Refrain: (Twice)
There is one thing that is sure,
It’s the Power of the Lord,
And the work He performs in me.
Refrain:
Good enough is not what I needed,
And predictible is not what I should be.
My fear of failure is defeated
By the one thing that is sure,
The Power of the Lord,
And the work He performs in me.
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No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you.
–Joshua 1:5 (NKJV)
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
–Matthew 6:33 (NKJV)
“What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!’ I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.
–Luke 15:4-7 (NKJV)
You Bring Me Back – Lyrics
You bring me back to Yourself.
1. This world distracts,
Convincing me it has something I lack.
But You bring me back to Yourself.
2. This world confides,
Inviting me into the darkness inside.
But You bring me back to Yourself.
Refrain:
3. This world is frail.
It’s strong from a distance, and close up it fails.
But You bring me back to Yourself.
4. This world is Yours.
You make each illusion a lesson and more.
And You bring me back to Yourself.
Refrain:
You bring me back to Yourself.
Refrain:
You bring me back
And remind me that You never leave me.
You bring me back to Yourself.
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I wrote this song for someone’s birthday. But it applies to so many people for so many occasions! Springtime is a season of graduations, proms, weddings, and other beginnings. Enjoy, and share as directed–by Spirit.
1. When the rain comes pouring down,
May you have a boat so you don’t drown.
When blessings touch your open hands,
I hope you fill them up with all you can.
Refrain:
2. When the sun is shining bright,
May you grow in happiness and light.
And I hope you hear that restful call,
When the evening shadows fall.
Refrain:
3. When you’re feeling bad,
I hope a simple something makes you glad.
And find a little peace of mind,
No matter what this world provides.
Refrain: (Twice)
All these things and more, I wish for you. (Twice)
Refrain:
All these things and more (3x)
I wish for you.
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