LORD HELP ME NOT TO GIVE UP (a prayer to go on)

Lord look upon me now help me be all I can be
here within your light help me learn to see
Although I have struggles in thee I can resolve
Although I have problems with you I can resolve.

When I loose direction you shall show me the way
help me not to give up and seek you out each day.
When others stand and say "my situation has no end"
I simply call upon you and find new strength within.

In the midst of all my broken pride my failures and my pain
You comfort me with words of wisdom and help me to sustain
I shall learn from all my struggles with you I can succeed
And if i fail I'll try again, your love is all I need.


Psalm 71:4
Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.

A PRAYER FOR HEALING

To pray for a healing I first close my eyes
Then immersed with great focus I feel energized
I pray for gods healing as I focus my mind
On the things I need most and the energy I find.

I let go of concern that God may not hear
I know he is listening and soothing my fear.
his divine intervention is working within me
He shall open my heart and my eyes that I see

God is already in charge of my endless care
In sorrow and pain every moment he's there.
he has truly immersed me in his healing light
Never leaving me far from his attentive sight.

As i feel the warmth on my face from Gods healing sun
I know through my prayers his will shall be done
His power to heal is greater than my mind can comprehend
and his love is mine eternal as it goes on without end

So I trust in his promise he will always give me his best
For through him I know I will always have joy peace and rest
But God never promised I would never have pain
Nor does he need his will to explain

I go on and I trust in his healing hand
If this valley is dark, Someday I will understand
Never discouraged with God at my side
His all was mine, when upon the cross he died!

Psalm 42:11
O my soul, don't be discouraged. Don't be upset. Expect God to act! For I know that I shall again have plenty of reason to praise Him for all that He will do. He is my help! He is my God!

UNCHAIN ME FROM DEPRESSION

Shadows creep around my room
I toss and turn all through the night
My mind is filled with anguish and gloom
my heart is chained with fright!

I need you Lord to help me now
only you can heal my heart
unchain me from depression somehow
allow my anxieties to depart

My burdens now I give to you
can you carry them a while?
Watch over me in all I do
your tender mercies bring back my smile

I know that problems will come my way
Yet no matter what circumstance I'm in
These chains are broken when I pray
and my fears shall fade from within.

Chained to a world of dangers and fears
I cannot change things that have to be
But prayer shall strengthen me through the years
Till from these chains I shall be free!

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

START YOUR DAY WITH A PRAYER

Before you left your home this morning
tell me did you think to pray?
Did you ask God to guide you
And keep you through the day?

Did you read his word this morning
telling you how to live today?
or were you in too big a hurry
as you went along your way/

So often we neglect him
we don't take time to pray
How we grieve him our dear Savior
as we walk along life's way.

When in trouble he is with us
he never leaves us alone
how could you bear your burden
without Jesus to lean upon?

When we are weary and heavy laden
upon the Lord we can call
He's always there to guide and keep us
not just one but all.

How can we fail so great a savior
neglect him as we do?
Won't you try to do for Jesus
as he has done for you!

Start each day with Jesus
and don't forget to pray
jesus knows how much you love him
call on him while you may.

don't put off your prayers much longer
for to wait may be too late
We don't know when he will call us
to meet him at the gate

He then will bid us welcome
if on earth we live for him
Don't neglect him now he loves you
and at the gate he will let you in.

WHAT IF I GAVE ALL?

In the ten years that I was blessed to be able to serve more than 23 children as a foster parent, I was able to grow in so many ways.

We had three of the sweetest little kids stay with us. They had seen so much hardship in their tiny short lives.

Then we had a little boy that was whipped with an extension cord so hard that he had scars across his back. Although the wounds heal, the pain remains. He was so angry when he came to us. But by time he left, he had made so much progress! He had learned how to be a little boy again!

We took in two little boys that were terribly abused. They had parents that did horrible things to them. So horrible I can’t even say what it was. They were one of the worst cases of abuse the agency had ever seen.

Each story is as unique as the child. Each child is in need of someone to love them. To tell them you are there for them. Being a foster parent gives a person a chance to make a difference in a Childs life. You can't always save them, but if you can make some small difference, I guess that is a good way to look at life! You take one day at a time! When you give all, it not only changes the lives of others, but it just may change your life too!

Matthew 18:4
Whoever then humbles himself as this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

I DRIVE YOUR TRUCK,

A PRAYER FOR HEALING

Jesus is my solace
My healer and my friend
he comforts me with holy words
he truly loves me to no end

The one who gives me strength
the one with healing power
he carries me unconditionally
through my darkest hour

I come to him alone
I pray to him each day
that he might hallow all my thoughts
and show me his chosen way

Then in my hour of need
a song of praise I sing
hoping I can find new strength
to accept the challenge tomorrow will bring.

If healing is meant for me Lord
I pray thy will be done
If mercy is what you give me
I trust you oh holy one.

take me in thy hands dear lord
your healing powers be
Mold my life to give you the glory
I lay all my trust in thee!

Jesus you are my solace
my healer and my friend
I accept your mercy and peace
and your love that knows no end.
PSALM 42;11
O my soul, don't be discouraged. Don't be upset. Expect God to act! For I know that I shall again have plenty of reason to praise Him for all that He will do. He is my help! He is my God!

MY FATHER MADE ME PERFECT

Father you made me with funny shaped eyes
and hair that is way too straight
You gave me legs that don't work right,
and I fear I'm overweight!

I'm not always pleasing
in my thoughts and my ways
Yet you cleanse me from evil
and bring light to my days.

Still I know I am exactly the person
you meant me to be
The delight of your heart
with every talent and ability

You formed me in the womb
you made me beautiful in your sight
You gave me everything I need
to make my life turn out just right!

Father you make me proud of myself
Who I am is who I am meant to be
Though my accomplishments might go unnoticed
I know you are proud of me!

So thank you Lord for giving me life
along with each challenge and test
Because in return I promise you Lord
you will always have my best!

Amen
John 15;5
I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing

SHARE TOGETHER IN PRAYER

Take peace in yourself, trust in the Lord
Great gladness and love will be your reward

Read your bible daily, It's truly the greatest story
God breathed these words, that lead to his glory!

No greater power together we share
Than the love of our Lord, and the power of prayer!

These words that are woven with our Lord above
Will bring us great peace, in his mercy and love!

Matthew 7:7
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you
note: there are no requirements here, just ask and let God answer.

MY MORNING WITH GOD IN PRAYER

Alone before the others wake
I go out and sit on my chair
I feel the crisp wind against my face
And I know my Lord is there.

"Be still and know that I am with you"
I feel his whisper in the wind
it makes me feel rejuvenated and ready
for the day God will send.

This is the time just me and God
share my secrets and concerns for the day
I pray that he will watch over me
and guide me on my way.

I thank him for all he's given me
I sing "how great thou art"
For all this earth and beauty
I am blessed to have my part.

Now I am ready to face my day
Its a blessing for me to know
I'll not walk alone, for I am his own
as into this world I go.

Isaiah 40:31
"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint."
Psalm 69:30
I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.

I PRAY TO THANK-YOU LORD

O Lord open my eyes to see you more clearly
You offer an endless panorama of things to be thankful for
you bring hope and great promise into my world
for when this life is over I will have life evermore

I want to walk along the path to eternity
Where your words shall forever echo and stay in my heart
Give me the strength to hold to your truth O' Lord
And I shall follow you endlessly till this life I depart

Now I want to thank-you oh Lord for your most precious gift

For you so loved the world that you gave your son
that whoever believes in him should not parish
but have life eternal, when this life on earth is done.

Amen.

John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes upon him shall not parish, but have everlasting life.

PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS

O stain of sin upon my soul
it causes such guilt and despair
the pain consumes the ones I love most
my life seems broken beyond repair.

Bring unto me wholeness and healing
as to thee I sorry confess
forgive me lord as I must forgive myself
and plead your righteousness.

Then in the midst of all that's evil
I must forgive others too
as I plead for your forgiveness
my confession I give unto you.

Unworthy and guilty I come calling
I pray thy spirit will come intercede
forgive and take away my sins forever
Oh Lord you know my need!

Redemption is mine through Crist's blood
I have the riches of Gods grace for my own
I know through him I can win this battle
For I will not be fighting my battle alone.

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

A SILENT PRAYER

There is true power in a silent prayer
In a quiet corner God will meet me there

in my quiet solitude I pray for my day
I have Gods full attention he will not turn away!

Just him and I establish my goal
with divine order he transforms my soul

he listens as I share every grief and woe
then with his wisdom he helps me grow.

he gently empowers me as I silently pray
My moment with God will sustain me all through my day!

In Luke 18:1 Jesus told his disciples that they "should always pray and not give up." and then Jesus asked "...will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night?"

HELP ME OH LORD

Lord help me to be
full of peace and harmony
where hatreds dagger is all I see
Make forgiveness and love a part of me

Give me tolerance Lord
help me bring hope out of despair.
When others are hurting and sad
Guide my words to show I care

Give me these gifts Lord
please humble me now
give me just enough courage
to help others somehow

Give me your wisdom
For there is knowledge for those that believe
Though I may be the giver
It is in giving that I shall recieve!

MY WORRIED HEART

When I let my light, shine so bright
that Christ is revealed through me
All that is wrong, before too long
will be just a memory.

Its my hearts delight, in my darkest night
thy words become so clear
with trembling hands, at thy commands
your message still I hear.

My worried heart, though torn apart
is cradled in thy hands
so come what may, upon this day
I'll follow thy demands!

Oh what a thrill, to know Gods will
shall light my darkest days
My worries are gone, when I lean upon
my Lord in prayer and praise!

Phillipians 4:6-7
Do not worry about anything,
but in everything by prayer...let your request be made known.

WHAT FAITH IS

Faith is more than just belief

It's a burden lifted, it softens grief

Faith can heal and liberate

Faith brings joy to those that wait

Faith gives hope with each new dawn

It gives us strength to carry on

Faith empowers beyond the stars

In faith we rejoice that God is ours!

Mary McLeod Bethune:
Without faith, nothing is possible.
With it, nothing is impossible.

WHAT TO PRAY FOR

Pray for courage when in need

Pray for the power to succeed

Pray for tasks to equal your power

Pray for Gods grace in your final hour

Pray for a miracle to come your way

Thank-God for the miracle of each day

Pray to serve others in all that you do

And all that you've given will be given back unto you!

KEEP READING ON LEARN ABOUT PRAYER CHAPTER 3

KEEP READING LET ME TEACH YOU ABOUT PRAYER!

God wants the words of your mouth, and the meditation of you heart to be just right

He wants to hear your voice each day, and to guide you with his light

As you read the following poems I know that you will see

How rewarding and uplifting a simple prayer can be!

In the following poems you will find guidance, direction and thoughts to savor too!

So pray and read and enjoy each poem, because it was written just for you!

PLEASE KEEP READING ON!

TRUST IN JESUS

Upon the cross our savior died
he died that we might live
and with his dying breath he cried
"Oh father please forgive"

So listen to that soft voice calling
that voice so sweet and low
It's the whisper of our dear savior
the one that loves you so!

Time now is swiftly passing
things of earth just will not stand
build your hopes on things eternal
Hold to Gods unchanging hand.

If you choose now not to hear
until the spirit shall depart
then you will know a greater fear
unprepared for your eternal start.

Let not conscience make you linger
seek forgiveness from all your sin
all my dear lord requires
is to fill your need of him.

Come sinners that are weary
You are bruised by many a fall
but if you carry until you are better
You will never come at all!

Trust in him that makes us strong
and takes our tears away
For you will never fear again
if you just trust in him today.

REV. 22:13
Jesus says "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end"

CALL UPON JESUS

Delay not until tomorrow
lest you're coming be too late
Come to Jesus dying sinner
Enter at mercy's gate

There you will see a beautiful city
where no one can go astray
there you will meet Jesus
Make Heaven your home someday!

Jesus is standing at heaven's door
he sees everything you do and say
he is watching you from the other shore
so call on him and be saved today

You may go out in this old world alone
and seed for the Devil son
but remember that Jesus is watching you
no matter how far that you run!

He knows all your secrets
and all that you do
you can never deceive him
He is always watching over you!

You may yield to temptation
but yielding is sin
and Jesus will help you
if you just let him in.

Be thoughtful and earnest
Kindhearted and true
Just call upon Jesus
He will never fail you!

Christ says the Final Judgment will not be based just on faith but on response: "Not everyone who says to me ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven" (Matt 7:21).

THE GOLDEN TREE a story about what is important

A miraculous tree grew on the mountain side
It was valuable and rare
the one who found this one of a kind
could live life without a care!

And so this man a lonely soul
sets out to find this treasure
for with its secret he can unlock lifes door
and have wealth beyond measure!

A yong man strong and able
he searches far and wide
and as his body ages
he searches that mountain side

Then one day he finds it
growing tall and proud
he can't believe his eyes
in this day without a cloud.

He rushes to claim his tree
his heart filled with delight
he gently digs around it
working well into the night.

And when he finally has it
he holds it to his side
that mountain starts to tremble
and rocks begin to slide!

Then to his amazement
a treasure his eyes behold
the rare tree reveals it secret
and all its leaves of pure gold!

rushing in the frenzy of his riches
I guess he just failed to see
His whole life he had spent searching
for this rare and special tree!

When he threw the tree away
the mountain shook once more
and every treasure that he had
was gone just like before

The greatest loss of all
could not be measured there
for because of his greed
he lost his tree so rare

In the end he just sat weeping
He heard an angel softly sing
The tree that was forsaken
Was the most important thing!

GODS UNCONDITIONAL LOVE

God loves me every moment of every day
My circumstance, my past can never get in his way
I have never earned his divine love
Yet daily he sends it from his heart up above.

His love will nourish me for he is constantly giving
His unconditional love everyday I am living
It cleanses my soul from my trouble and strife
uplifting me daily he brings peace to my life

I truly love God, because he first loved me
No greater a love on this earth shall I see!

Romans 5:5
And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.

I AM GODS CHILD

I am Gods child in him I rejoice
I am his child not by chance but by choice
He will stand by me in the fiercest storm
I will trust in his challenges no matter what form

He will never forsake me in times of sorrow
his tests always strengthen me to face tomorrow
Even when I turn my back on his will
He never leaves me; and believes in me still.

I am Gods child his creation with all my being
My father in heaven is always there, just beyond my seeing
He will guide and protect me till this world I depart
Truly I will trust him with all of my heart!

GODS GRACE

GODS GRACE

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Grace undeserved yet God offers it for free

Unchanging assurance of his unconditional love for me

Reconciled before God through Calvary

Grace given unrestricted because God first loved me.

Grace is given to the sinner if only he believe

It reaches out beyond all doubt, if the truth we just receive.

It is always undeserved yet given with such perfection

Sealed with reassurance because of Jesus resurrection!

Through grace we have refuge from this worlds harms

God is there to sustain us with his everlasting arms

Through grace we are healed and forgiven too

It makes heavens resources available to me and to you.

Needs are supplied and dreams can come true

Grace has no limits when its offered to you

Its there for the taking for the rich and the poor

With each blessing of grace there is always one more.

1 corr.10:13
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God
is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But
when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand
up under it.

Let Your LIght Shine!

Let your light so shine before men
Practice good works again and again
carrying Gods words so light on our lips
Guarding our faith in our failures and slips

Helping A brother in his hour of need
Your shinning in Jesus with every good deed
Practice what you preach or you'll only cause doubt
For by you they will know what Christ is about!

Glorify the father where glory is due
letting your light from him shine through
give praise to him that watches above
Then through your faith, others will see Gods love!

Mathew 5:16, Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your father which is in heaven.

WHO IS TRULY FREE?

The world lies in the power of the Evil one
He cast the bondage upon the slave
The prince of darness blinding man
from the beauty our Lord hath gave.

Seeking the mind of those that doubt
the unbelievers shall never see the light
for the prince of darkness rules this world
blinding them from Gods delivering sight!

What feels like freedom is bondage
Foolish are those who don't see
those who conform not to this world
Are the ones who are truly free!

PSA 10:4
In his pride the wicked does not seek him; in all his thoughts
there is no room for God.

The creator provides for all

Our creator takes care of the birds
he tells the flowers when to spread their seeds
he programs the birds to know where to go
yes God takes care of their needs!

Now a hummingbird is a tiny creature
with needle size beak and gossamer wing
Will travel thousands of miles for a drop of nectar
As the creator tells the flowers to bloom in the spring

You see he provides for the smallest one
More than the eye can comprehend
For the Lord is good, with compassion over all
Providing the most to the least to no end.

our Lord will guide and provide for us too
If only we trust in his word
His hand is open, he satisfies our hunger
just as he shall instill his wisdom into the bird!

For not a sparrow shall fall that God doesn't know
Nor shall your hunger to him be unknown
For he watches over all living things
and with compassion he makes them his own.

So call on him to provide you with food for life
Let Gods wisdom show you the way
Then trust in him who knows all your needs
And let God feed you today!

JOB 5:9
He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot
be counted.

FOLLOWING JESUS

Today as I think of Jesus
How good it makes me feel
to know that I am one of his
I want to do his will.

If you could know my Savior
how different your life could be
how sweet to know he will guide you
Not only on earth, but also through eternity!

You may think it is hard to live for Jesus
but it is not just try and see'
for he helps us through each trial
His strength empowers me!

Because he came to earth to live
we too can live forever
for he is real and reaching out
And we should doubt him never!

If you could know my Savior
how different your life could be
from earth to heaven he will guide you
to live in eternity!

MAT 10:32
"Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him
before my Father in heaven.

WHO AM I?

As I search for my true self I wonder "who am I?"
Am I more than just a human that is destined to die?
Searching for my own identity I begin to know
I am a child of God and within me he will help me grow!

When I look upon God; my true self shall stare back at me
for within my father I shall find my true identity
Within my heavenly father my past shall be wiped clean
he is my eyes, my strength, my hope and rock on which I lean.

So thank-you God for showing me exactly who I am and why
I am so much more than just a human that is destined to die
I am your creation, your eternal child and friend
My identity is found in you Lord and all the blessings that you send!

ISA 12:2
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The
LORD, the LORD, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation."

BECAUSE OF JESUS RESURRECTION

Persecution came to Christians who witnessed the resurrection
They were flogged, chained and hated for their glorious connection!
They were stoned and cut in half by the evil rulers sword
With all their suffering, there would be no earthly reward.

Yet they spread joy and they had great hope
For through Gods great promise they were able to cope
Nothing in this life could ever defeat them
Rather this life or the next, the Christian shall win!

Through all your suffering Christ is always with you
He never forsakes, no matter what Christ shall carry you through
Through all of our suffering on earth we know Christ is there
Till the day we reach heaven, and he reveals joy beyond compare!

Oh what a restless journey that shall test us everyday
With victory assured, our Lord has risen and is here to forever stay.
For we know through our Lord we shall never die
Peace forever is ours, and the early Christians witnessed why!

LUK 14:14
and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you
will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous."

FINDING TRUE FAITH

I need Gods help
But he doesn't need mine
Change comes as I grow in faith
And faith will change me over time!

While we were the enemies
God sent down his Son
To change defiance to faith
To make believers as one.

Yes we are reconciled before God
because Jesus suffered in our place
While we were the enemies
Our Lord plead our case!

An infinitely valuable gift
To be reconciled by God through our Lord
Truly here we shall find true faith
With reconciliation before God our reward!

Romans 5:10
For if, when we were haters of God, the death of his Son made us at peace with him, much more, now that we are his friends, will we have salvation through his life;

TRUE LOVE

True love comes from deep in the heart
It withstands life's deepest pain
It offers unconditional support
When things are most difficult to explain.

Love that is offered from the heart
Comes with selfless deep devotion
It will carry you through the worst storms of life
like a ship sailing over the ocean

If you have true love in your life
you know it can never be stripped away
for true love shall endure the hardships
and all else that come what may!

Sometimes you may feel there is nothing left
Yet there is love you still hold onto
Only then can you understand true love
And how truly Jesus loves you!

JAM 1:12
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he
has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised
to those who love him.

DONT GO WITHOUT JESUS

What will you do without Jesus
When death is drawing near
Without his love, the only love
That casts out very fear!

What will you do without him
When he has shut the door?
And you are left outside because
You would not come in before!

When it is no use knocking
no use to stand and wait
For the world of doom has pierced your heart
That terrible too late!

But within Jesus is life
His many words so blessed
Within Jesus is everlasting joy
and everlasting rest

So why should you do without him
It is not yet too late
He has not yet closed the door to you
he has not yet shut the gate

He calls you hush he calls you
he would not have you go
another step without him'
because he loves you so!

He wants to have you with him
do you want to have him too?
You cannot do without him
For by grace he will save you.

JOH 5:25 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes
in me will live, even though he dies;

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO YOU

There is a gospel of love in the bible,
It was written long years ago,
Oh how I still like to read it
A story with passion aglow!

Once a sinner far from Jesus
Oh how awful now it seems
Sometimes it takes so much to show us
How the light of Jesus gleams

i am so glad Jesus found me
Or I would have perished in the cold
But today I am rejoicing
soon I will walk the streets of gold!

My Christian friend will you listen
For its teaching be ever so true,
It is not read so well or so often
As the Gospel according to you!

People watch to see how we live
They see all our failures and slips
They expect us to live the profession'
We carry so light on our lips!

It's the only Gospel some are reading
The word in our flesh from anew
They judge the truth of the bible
by the gospel according to you!

I pray the life I am living
will be lived so close to God
so others may see the light of Jesus
Before they are laid in the sod.

So help carry someones burden
It may help you through the day
and will show them your love for Jesus
as you go along lifes way!

When you act upon the message
written by a hand thats true
When you share another's burden
It's the gospel according to you!

MAT 12:33
"Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad
and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is recognized by its fruit.

CONTINUE TO READ ON!!!!

Have you been hurt and violated by people with no remorse?

Is the anger and pain so intense that you feel it's sending your life off course?

First you need to pray for God to ease your pain, then you must continue to read on,

Let my poems INSPIRE you, until your hurt and pain is gone!

In my words you will find guidance, direction and a few thoughts to savor too!

So read on and enjoy being Inspired by each poem I have written just for you!

PLEASE CONTINUE TO READ ON!