Perception

25 Jul 2011 1 Comment

by lillipadponderings in Poems

Though bent and twisted physically, his words of power strengthened me.
Though he did not please the eye, he offered liberty.
Tall and stately, impressive height, his speech was pretty, soft and light,
Though by sight he pleased the eye, he left my spirit bound.
Though by men we show success, by God’s standard, maybe less.
We’re not be judged by friend or foe, but by the word made flesh.
If at last you think I’ve failed, in your eyes my work paled,
Then when I face my Lord The King, will you stand in for me?
Of course you can’t, you know you can’t, though often heard to rail and rant.
You cannot measure me by you, I’ll face my God alone.
By His grace I am set free, He has judged the worth of me.
In His light I am made whole, this is my song of praise.
Day by day I’ll do my part, to live for Him with all my heart.
In this truth of joy and peace, You’ll know my God reigns.

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You say it isn’t real, it’s the land of my dreams
Where a field of flowers grow near sparkling clear streams.
Sweet perfume fills the air, and the sky is so blue.
Everything is perfect there, for me and for you .
Warming sun lights the day, there’s beauty in the night.
Stars being stars, and the moon a lovely sight.
Hope brings hope where love reigns supreme .
You say it can’t be real, it’s the world of my dreams.
YET…..
When God’s spirit is alive in the heart of man,
You can enjoy living in such a perfect land,
Where peace, joy and righteousness are the songs I sing,
In the place where God dwells as my Lord and King.

The Light In Me

23 Jul 2011 3 Comments

by lillipadponderings in Poems

Shall I brush the sky with color?
Shall I cause the winds to blow?
Shall I walk thru the shadows,
and by these My glory show?

Shall I dance amongst the flowers?
Shall I cause a bird to fly?
Shall I raise a mighty oak tree
For her seed to fall and die?

Shall I flood the earth with water,
Just to show what I can do?
Shall I shake the earth with tremors,
Just to prove that I am true?

Shall I prove my existence
By great miracles, not a few,
Or shall I hope that by your actions,
Men see God alive in you.

If I speak a word of kindness.
If I help set someone free.
If I live in God’s pure radiance,
Then His light will shine thru me.

If the nature of a Holy God is my pattern, if his truth is my guide, the world will see the light of God in me.

The Refreshing

19 Jul 2011 1 Comment

by lillipadponderings in Daily Thoughts

The heavens gather the droplets of water from the sea in streams of glittering light and harbors them in the clouds until such time as is decreed by natures order, then as an act of compassion offers the droplets again to the earth, to the sea, in life sustaining rain. Does the sea, being in turmoil, slinging it’s crest of water high into the air prevent the heavens from collecting it’s due? Does the sea being calm prevent the heavens from gathering the droplets? Nay, for it is written in the laws of nature, the rain shall fall.
Looking from His throne to the sea of humanity, whether calm or in a storm of circumstances, God in His most magnificent and glorious design, draws from that sea his children to rest, rejoice and be restored in His presence. To talk to Him, to hear His voice, to be guided by His most tender and Devine Holy Spirit, to walk the clouds in rapture, basking in His love to be once again released to the world in which they live. The wonders of knowledge they have received from Him to be shared by those you meet day by day.
Does your circumstance dictate the blessings? Nay, for every good and perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variance neither shadow of turning. James 1:17
Let your light so shine…

Prayer

16 Jul 2011 Leave a comment

by lillipadponderings in Daily Thoughts

My Prayer
Just below the waterfall where the rippling stream becomes content to lazily flow downward, I met my God….on the stone bench among the tiny wild flowers I sat and communed with Him…He being the the blessed sacrificed and risen Savior Jesus the Christ. While the gentle wind rustles the leaves on the trees trailing up the mountainside in harmonious chimes, I gave to Him my memories of pain, regret, resentment, anguish, anger, remorse and hatred…I surrendered to Him my past with its failures and He, as only He can do, reminded me also of the good times, the right decisions, the effort exerted to please Him…I came to Him with a load of regrets…He took them and allowed them to flow into the stream of water. They quickly disappeared toward the deep sea never to be seen again…
Now as a trusting friend I will walk with you God, in new faith and resolve. Not fearing! Trusting You to guide me to the top of the mountain, step by step. Each moment drawing me closer to you…and your Divine purpose…let this be my prayer….In Jesus’ Holy Name!!!!!

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Happy 4th of July

04 Jul 2011 1 Comment

by lillipadponderings in Poems

Freedom stood with all relief
To assuage the pain and soothe the grief
And men live no bars to hold
In liberty’s light of burnished gold

A silver sword against all doubt
Tho’ weaker men scream and shout
Their voices never set the tone
Freedom is not from hope alone

Freedom’s cost, the field of dreams
Is not as pretty as it seems
On a cross a Savior dies
On the ground a warrior lies

In my heart a purer thought
The cost they paid, not for naught
This I can say to God and man
God bless America, Freedom’s Land!

God Is

03 Jul 2011 Leave a comment

by lillipadponderings in Daily Thoughts

I have been rather remiss in my commitment to share my thoughts, etc on my blog. I have an excellent excuse.

I am on vacation in the beautiful state of Alaska with my wonderful family.

The house is full of vibrant grandchildren who have the ability to keep you absorbed in their activity, also I am enjoying the pleasant company of Rob, Leslie and Chandi as well as many visitors.

I will share this thought with you.

Where Shall I Find God?

A question which has been posed since the day Adam sinned and in his fearful recognition of his error he said, “Who is God, and where can I find Him?” His sin blurred the clarity of sight he had possessed just one day before.

God Is!

In fact, that encompasses every answer to every query!

I perceive that answer will not satisfy some, yet it is that simple.

God is the azure sky, the cumulus clouds, the purplish glow in the golden rays of the setting sun. He is the ebony nighttime sky pierced through with a trillion points of silver light.

God is the ocean depth, the vibrant hues of the coral beds, the tangled garlands of seaweed feeding the thousand and more species of sea life.He is the molten rock formations, the base of the mountain rushing to become an island once it reaches the water’s surface.

He is the highest mountain peak, the lowest meadow trail. He is the wild flowers dancing in the freedom of a summer breeze. He is the heart of the forest sheltering the woodland creatures and laying them down to rest upon her velvet mossy floor.

God is the air you breath, the sights you see,the sounds you hear, the beating of your heart, the rhythm of your lungs, the song you sing,the dance you dance, the walk you walk, the talk you talk.

God is the tree of life and upon it’s laden branches the fruit os His spirit. Love, peace, joy, long-suffering, goodness, gentleness, faith, meekness, and temperance.

And if you partake of this fruit, if you portray the attributes of this fruit in your life, the world will see God in you.

That is how you will know there is a God and that is where you will find him.

Sunday morning….July 3, 2011… North Pole, Alaska