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

Confessions

I embrace every new day

While accepting God’s way

I go through every storm

I break every norm

I learned to let go

Of what I used to know

I see what I’ll gain

Through heartache and pain

Whenever I fall

God answers my call

I see my purpose

Rising to the surface

I rest in a place

Filled with mercy and grace

I’ve changed my view

I know God brought me through

God fills my soul

Makes my life whole

Every silent prayer

Lets me know God is there

I get stronger

As my days get longer

I hang on God’s word

It’s all I’ve heard

I count every blessing

Without a lot of stressing

I do a victory dance

Whenever I get a chance

I feel God’s affection

I have His protection

I’ve learned from the past

I make every moment last

I’ve learned to smile

Even laugh a little while

I give as good as I get

I have nothing to regret

I removed all doubt

That God will work things out

I see what’s by design

I know everything is fine

Every day is better

Cause I embrace life to the letter

When We Rise

We see something new

We all change our view

God fills our days

In very loving ways

We gain a renewed strength

When we talk at length

We see what’s by design

Why everything is fine

We wake to a new surprise

When we rise

We do a victory dance

Whenever we get a chance

We give as good as we get

With very little regret

We God holds us close

Cause we matter most

We share the love

Coming from heaven above

We wake to a new surprise

When we rise

We embrace the journey ahead

Without an ounce of dread

We get through every storm

We defy every norm

We begin to see

What’s meant to be

God fills every soul

Makes life whole

We wake to a new surprise

When we rise

We see where we stand

As we hold God’s hand

We count every blessing

Without a lot of stressing

We see what’s in stone

Why God won’t leave us alone

We embrace something real

Too difficult to conceal

We wake to a new surprise

When we rise

We hang on God’s word

The only thing we’ve heard

We arrive in a place

Filled with mercy and grace

We look at the heart

See where we should start

We wake to a new surprise

When we rise