The Stranger

I met a stranger one day

Wouldn’t have it any other way

He held my hand

He taught me to stand

He spoke intently

Of wonderful things

All the joy life brings

He said God has a plan

He’ll reveal when He can

That he could see

Our encounter was meant to be

He held me close

Like I mattered most

As he filled me to the core

Before offering me more

The stranger spoke of a place

Filled with mercy and grace

He said God was in the journey

Meant for me only

He gave me strength

As we talked at length

He showed me the way

To a brighter day

He became a light

I can follow day and night

And I continue to learn

Many stripes I earn

From the stranger

One Man

One man can pray

One man can change a day

One man can see purpose

Rising to the surface

One man can see several things

The joy life brings

One man can embrace the journey

Meant for Him only

One man can see what’s in stone

While realizing He’s not alone

One man can stay close

To things that matter most

One man can lift a nation

Without hesitation

One man can fill a soul

With what makes life whole

One man can let go of fear

When he sees God standing near

One man can learn to love

Just like heaven above

One man can plant seeds

That lead to good deeds

One man can learn to stand

As he holds God’s hand

One man can dream

As strange as it may seem

One man can cherish a word

That’s the best he’s heard

One man can share his story

In all God’s glory

One man can fill a place

With mercy and grace

One man can share a smile

That will last awhile

One man can do a victory dance

When he gets a chance

He shares his strength

When he talks at length

One man

Four Walls

Behind closed doors lie four walls

What we see before God calls

They fill every day

In their own special way

They fill the mind

With whatever they find

They set things in stone

When we’re all alone

They set us free

Reveal what’s meant to be

They reveal what’s real

Too difficult to conceal

They show the doubt

How God works things out

And how we learn from the past

While making precious moments last

Four walls

Our safe space

How we run our race

What we endure

How God makes us feel secure

Every step we take

All the memories we make

The lessons we learn

The stripes we earn

How we finally stand

While holding God’s hand

The loving guide

Who stays by our side

The loving voice we hear

How we let go of fear

Whenever we cry

How God shows us why

Showing the reason

For every season

As well as the plan

God reveals as only He can

And feeling the love

That comes from heaven above

When You Pray

When you pray

God will dry every tear

He’ll remove every fear

He’ll lift you up

He’ll fill your cup

He’ll make you see

What’s meant to be

He’ll reveal your purpose

The one lying at the surface

He’ll give you strength

As you talk with Him at length

He’ll plant the seed

To a blessing indeed

He’ll set things in stone

He’ll never leave you alone

And He’ll keep you close

To what matters most

When you pray

You’ll change your view

God will carry you through

He’ll help you stand

As He holds your hand

He’ll offer His affection

As well as protection

He’ll offer an encouraging word

That’s the best you’ve heard

He’ll teach you lessons

That will become confessions

He’ll turn you around

He’ll put you on solid ground

He’ll be the story

You’ll tell in all His glory

He’ll show you the way

To live every day

He’ll be the reason

For every season

And He’ll be the guide

Who is always by your side

God will make every day

When you pray