Set In Stone

We face every day

God shows us the way

We embrace every journey

Meant for us only

We stay by our guide

We do it with pride

God shows what He can do

Faith changed our view

We look straight ahead

Without an ounce of dread

We have no doubt

God will work things out

We know what’s by design

Everything’s just fine

We’ve learned to smile

Even laugh a little while

We hang on God’s word

It’s all we’ve heard

Our souls run free

We know it’s meant to be

God never leaves us alone

He set things in stone

We rest in a place

Filed with mercy and grace

We get stronger

As our days get longer

We see our purpose

Lying at the surface

Our hearts feel pleasure

Beyond all measure

We have a hand to hold

Our story will be told

We feel God’s affection

We have His protection

The seeds have been planted

Blessings have been granted

What we have is rare

We know God is there

We’ve learned from the past

We make every moment last

Faith offers solid ground

We share the joy we found

God never leaves us alone

He set things in stone

Highways Of Life

Traveling the highways of life

While removing the strife

Hoping God leads the way

Praying for a better day

Looking at every chapter

Longing for joy and laughter

Learning to stand

While taking God’s hand

Feeling stronger for sure

Feeling something pure

Seeing life lessons galore

As God fills cups to the core

Souls running free

Knowing it’s meant to be

Trying to stay on course

With very little remorse

Looking at the road

While God carries the heavy load

Traveling the highways of life

Wondering what we’ll find

Longing for peace of mind

Suddenly seeing purpose

Rise to the surface

Hanging on God’s word

The only thing we’ve heard

Faith removing every cloud

Making God almighty proud

Looking into our hearts

Where every journey starts

Facing something real

Too difficult to conceal

Before arriving at a place

Filled with mercy and grace

Seeing what’s for us

Cause in God we trust

Seeing every step we take

Is a memory we’ll make

Staying in prayer

Cause God almighty is there

We keep going

All while knowing

We’ll reach every blessing

Without a lot of stressing

Telling our story

In all God’s glory

With no need to pretend

Until we reach the end

Reflections

I work every day

As I accept God’s way

I follow His path

Without suffering His wrath

I ignore my naysayers

As I say my prayers

I stumble as I go

But faith is all I know

Some think it’s strange

That my voice carries range

Every step I take

Is a memory I’ll make

I learn the lessons of life

The way to remove strife

I hang on God’s word

Cause that’s all I’ve heard

I stay by my guide

I do it with pride

I count every blessing

Without a lot of stressing

Faith set my soul free

I know it’s meant to be

I always smile

I even laugh a little while

I get stronger

As my days get longer

I focus on dreams

Strange as it seems

I remember my name

I’ve let go of shame

I see what’s real

Too difficult to conceal

I love beautiful things

I see the joy life brings

I know what’s by design

Everything’s just fine

My purpose is clear

I move without fear

As I open my eyes

I see every surprise

And I rest in place

Filled with mercy and grace

The Elders

As I listen to the elders

They speak of yesteryear

How faith removed their fear

How much they’ve grown

The God they’ve always known

Life lessons they’ve learned

All the stripes they’ve earned

How God showed them the way

How they got through each day

The love they feel

How they know it’s real

How they found their voice

When they learned to rejoice

The values they’ve shared

All the dreams they’ve dared

What they saw in stone

Why God wouldn’t leave them alone

Why they always sing

Why they embrace everything

And they speak of solid ground

As well as the joy they found

As I listen to the elders

They speak of a time

One during their prime

What filled their hearts

Where love usually starts

Every journey they’ve had

What makes them glad

What fills their soul

What makes life whole

God’s encouraging word

The one they’ve always heard

How they stay strong

Whether they’re right or wrong

How they fill chapter

With joy and laughter

What lifts them up

What fills their cup

How they honor God

With more than a wink and nod

And how they pass every past

Just like all the rest