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Lord, Give Me Words

Posted by Christina Joy Hommes Christian Poetry, Poems for the Christian Life

Lord, Give Me Words

Lord, give me words so I can praise
Your worthy Name, I pray,
For You are holy, good, and kind
And care for me each day.

Lord, give me words so I can lift
The weary soul to You,
For words can comfort, heal, revive
When gracious, kind, and true.

Lord, give me words so I can point
The lost to life above,
For Jesus died and rose again
To offer saving love.

Lord, set a watch before my mouth
So I will only say
The things that please and honor You
And bring You joy today.

Christina Joy Hommes

Only for a While

Posted by Christina Joy Hommes Christian Poetry, Poems for Trials

Only for a While

The wicked sometimes prosper,
But only for a while –
Swift judgment is awaiting
Their final, careless mile.

The godly sometimes suffer,
But only for a while –
The Lord Himself is waiting
To turn it to a smile.

So do not be discouraged
When things seem upside down,
Though patient, God is working
And soon you’ll wear a crown.

Christina Joy Hommes

Just Take One Step

Posted by Christina Joy Hommes Christian Poetry, Gospel Poems, Poems for the Christian Life

Just Take One Step

If you’ve wandered far away
Don’t know where to start today
Take one step

You don’t have to see ahead
Little actions conquer dread
Take one step

If you cannot see the light
Ask the Lord to guide you right
Take one step

Take the step you see right now
More will open up somehow
Take one step

When your strength and hope are gone
And you feel you can’t go on
Take one step

When your way is dark with fear
And your prospects seem unclear
Take one step

As you go you’ll surely find
God sends help because He’s kind
Take one step

Draw a little closer in
Just say no to one more sin
Take one step

Step by step you’re nearing home
From wherever you may roam
Take one step

Let God show you where to go
Trust His love as best you know
Take one step

Take the step that you can see
Oh, don’t wait to come be free
Take one step

Christina Joy Hommes

God Shares His Work with Us

Posted by Christina Joy Hommes Christian Poetry, Poems for the Christian Life

God Shares His Work with Us

The One who called to Lazarus
And told the dead “Come forth”
Could tell the stone to roll away
And shake the very earth.

But Jesus told the people there
To roll the stone away
So they could have a little part
In what He did that day.

And still the Savior shares His work
To make His goodness clear
So we can have a little part
In what He’s doing here.

Christina Joy Hommes

Pleasing God Today

Posted by Christina Joy Hommes Christian Poetry, Poems for the Christian Life

Pleasing God Today

God’s standard isn’t changing –
We never have to guess
Or wonder if He’s moving
The bar for righteousness.

His Word is everlasting,
The law of Christ is true,
His judgments can’t be altered
Whatever others do.

His goodness never wavers,
His mercy never ends,
His holiness is steadfast,
His justice never bends.

So we can seek and serve Him
With confidence each day
That what He said will please Him
Still pleases Him today.

Christina Joy Hommes

God’s Creation Sings

Posted by Christina Joy Hommes Christian Poetry, Praising the Lord

God’s Creation Sings

The beauty of the nighttime sky
That sings its Maker’s praise
The thunder of the crashing waves
That roar His wondrous ways

The glory of the morning sun
That shows His faithfulness
The shadow of the mountains high
That tell His changelessness

The wonder of the growing crops
That show His tender care
The height of clouds that help us see
The Lord is everywhere

The singing of the little birds
That raise a joyful hymn
The croaking of the summer frogs
That point our thoughts to Him

The presence of the pleasant breeze
That helps us feel He’s near
The whole of God’s creation sings
And makes His glory clear

Christina Joy Hommes

Lord, Give Me Words

Only for a While

Just Take One Step

God Shares His Work with Us

Pleasing God Today

God’s Creation Sings

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Lord, Give Me Words

Only for a While

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Pleasing God Today

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