TRUTH BE TOLD

Cannot smile at the lies they tell our children
Yet expect them to grow up and be upright and honest
Clapping for the actors and superficial behaviour
Encouraging them to believe in something but not the Saviour
Painting for them make believe pictures not to offend
Made up stories, singalong, pretend

Call it traditions, pass them on
If it feels good it can't be wrong
Use your imagination, be all you can
The future is in your hands
No boundaries, no fear, no thanks
Entertainment, commercials, and games

The people cast off restraint collecting their toys
For a lack of knowledge they are destroyed
Measuring details of their lives by the comprehensive standard
Unable to hear the truth, unwilling to obey the commandments
Discovering the possibilities, falling into debt
Not leaving home without it, they forget

Life is not what you make it
No matter how hard you try
Only one is good and that is God
No one else, nothing else satisfies
Much of this you already know
Truth be told...

THE KINGDOM

Imagine what it would be like
If we took God's word to heart
We would not wait another minute
To take hold of His promise and be a part
Of the healing and restoration
Forgiveness and reconciliation...

We would stop waiting for the other person
To move, make a call, or write a letter
We would humble ourselves and acknowledge
Where we have fallen short and could have done better
We might would consider cutting them a little slack
Understanding that as we give so it will be given back

Instead of allowing outward appearance to be the measuring line
Dig a little deeper to find the real treasure inside
And cherish what is expressed from within
A heart and life that is made in the image of Him
Who created all for His glory
And eternal pleasure

DOUBTLESS

Throw down lay low in quiet watch
The battle continues on around the clock
Walk watch wait for the silent cold clearing
Your own heartbeat and breath is all you are hearing
Get up now, pick up your weapons, make a move
Tomorrow will be here soon...

No time to compromise
No excuse to withhold
Keep moving forward
Be humble, Be bold.

Bend your knees pick up your feet
March on to meet the promise
Let it go, there is hope
So let the light shine on it...

No time to waste
No excuse to delay
Keep moving forward
Be humble, be bold.

FORSAKE I MY THOUGHTS

Forsake I my thoughts
For none compare to His
Higher than the Heavens
Grace upon grace He gives
Hearken Diligently my soul
Hear the truth and Live

Forsake I my thoughts
Earnestly call upon Him
While He is near
Who abundantly pardons
Hearken Diligently my soul
Hear the truth and Live

Forsake I my thoughts
Arrested by mercy I am
Forsaking my ways completely
Forgiven by the blood of the Lamb
Hearken Diligently my soul
Hear the truth and Live

Forsake I my thoughts
Stay my mind on Him
For only He is God
He alone is Judge
Hearken Diligently my soul
Hear the truth and Live.

ABIDE

It's only two o'clock
There is alot
To write, to dream
To say what I mean

The wind is blowing cool around me
I might as well be sailing
The sun is burning hot
Even though seasons are changing
Reclining looking out at the waters
Shimmering, sparkling
The day is burning bright
My heart overflows with joy
Inside I am dancing with delight

He delights in me
I can see it in His eyes
The kindest smile of all
Inviting me to come and abide...

RIVER RUNS

Awaken my senses Lord by Your Word and power
That my response will be to meet with You this hour
Let it be true as the river runs

Swift to trust steady moving on
Down low washing all it touches
Cleaning away corrosion as it rushes
Over rocks broken solid scattered mass
To realize once and for all - You are all I have.

Daily we are changed and being renewed
We can be the seed that falls into the ground and dies
That new life may spring forth
Or else we will remain alone
Our lives are like the river
Expanding and drawing near
Braided at points, falling apart at the edges
Deeper in depth at the middle
At times dangerously beautiful
And yet still washing off the muck
Stirring about, sometimes cloudy
Being thrown against the rock
To be turned and thrust with the tide
All of this revealing the healing
That is coming to our lives
Every day and each hour that we put JESUS first.

ARISE SHINE

Arise Shine
For you are mine
Through cloud and storm
Wreckless and worn
Diverted distracted
By the worlds attractions
Arise Shine
For you are mine
Come back to Me
I am the bread, drink, and rest
Trade your sorrows and burdens
For the true blessing and treasure chest
Arise Shine
For you are mine

SURRENDER

Distant whispers in the air tonight
Reflections of my friend
In silence I am still - surrender
Taking time to pray brings the tender

Real and true, I fall down again
Getting up to run and then
Time to take responsibility for
The cries of the broken, the lost and poor

Surrender my thoughts, good intentions
And commit all of my substance again
In full submission, connected to the head
Of the body that was broken for them

I can do nothing without Him
who desires even the weakest part of me
To be closer to His heart
Completely undone and free

I surrender in truth
Every mistake over the years
Confessing my need is deeper
Than the evidence that appears

To accuse me to my face
Attempting to kill my heart and erase
Every memory of honors healing hand
Love that comes to call and commands

The enemy to back off
and every lie to stop its mouth
Declaring my victory is near
He alone is my help

REFLECTIONS

Reflections
Looking back
Trusting You
I never lacked
The heat is on
The sun is setting
I still want all of You
And no pretending
To know or not need
Confessing the truth is so sweet

Reflections
As I recline into You
Feeling the warmth
Tasting the tears of surrender
Looking into joys understanding eyes
He is my strong defender
Always on my side
And now I realize
The true riches of His glory
am I

PROFIT OF PAIN

Internal bleeding clothed in dust - I am Your vessel
Tragedies, disappoinments, heartaches - You know I wrestle
With reminders of what I could have done better
Opportunities missed from my short sighted arrogance

Memories of sadness from breaking Your heart
Father to Daughter letting me know my part
By taking Your position front and center
Correcting by Your kindness always tender

Pain comes from living life and growing up
Pain can profit as it can be proof
Of endurance and determination
Evidence that we are alive and not dead
Give thanks to Him who gives hope the promise He personally fulfills
And no matter what can use pain so perfectly for His glory - we are healed

Do not allow yourself to complain or self pity to enter your door
Anything in this world we endure
Is only light and momentary compared to the glory
That will soon be revealed in us one day...

IF I COULD

If I could understand the depths of knowledge
and live beyond trust in my wallet
If I could discern with wisdom and truth
instead of measuring myself by what others say and do

If I could stop allowing my eyes and stomach to rule
and begin exercising my senses
Eating spiritually as much and as often
allowing the word of God to be my direction

If I could put an end to the influence of insecurities
and silence the whispering lies
That attempt to take me a part from the truth
and remind me of past times

I would if I could
I will because I can
Submit myself to God and Offer my body as a living sacrafice
resisting the enemy steadfast and doing all I can to stand

Opposed to all that opposses the Kingdom of God
actively contending for the rest of the Saints
Forgiving every debt as mine has been erased
doing good to all especially to the household of faith

IN THAT DAY

Hopeful heart do not despair
Fear not for the future cast your cares
It was written before time
everlasting and saving words divine
Ministering hope and healing
for those who are dealing
With the prodigal and the promise
of that which is yet to come
Falling apart at the feet of the Holy One
Crying out and coming undone
Repentence and severity much sorrow brings
Done with earthly things
Courage is not afraid
But goes forward to meet the enemy face to face
In that day all will see the truth revealed
Another word spoken by the prophets is being fulfilled

KING OF GLORY

King of Glory be glorified in me
Be glorified in Your people
Be glorified in the nations
On every street, in every steeple

Let every knee bow
every tongue confess
that Jesus Christ is Lord
and they that seek You are blessed

Blessed that you are glorified
in the work of Your hands
Blessed to please You and to serve fellowman
having done all to stand, they stand

Firm on the promises unfailing
Deeply rooted and grounded in love
Delighting themselves in You
Setting their mind on things above

Be glorified King of Glory
Exalted and lifted high
Let the fruit of our lips proclaim
You alone satisfy---

CAST UPON YOU

Deeply daily I am waiting for
Direction to move these feet
Longing searching needing
To be cast upon You

Awake listening breathing
Responding to the light
Where in every place my thoughts
Are cast upon You

Expression Calling knowing
There is more than what I see
Feeling what is crying out in me
I must be cast upon You

Growing up Letting go Surrender
The pain of weakness and being known
Living giving word is covenant
I am completely cast upon You.

STRONGER THAN DEATH

Do not worry Daughter
Sit back and rest in my arms
Listen to the voice of your Father
I know right where you are
The words that I have spoken
surely I will prove
Remember My love is stronger than death
I am holding you

Every one of your tears I have saved
I am with you, I am for you
Beside you, behind you, before you
I am within you always
Healing what needs to be healed
feeling what you feel
Do not forget ---
My love is stronger than death

In your weakness My strength is made perfect
My grace is sufficient even now
Though you sorrow and grieve for a moment
Your expectation is of Me, you will see, and I will not let you down
As you hope against hope
My word cannot fail
You long to see the promise of My love
in you My power prevail

Keep holding tight to Me
My words will carry you once more
I am all you ever needed
Set your gaze upon Me
Do not give way to fear
I am the way, the truth, and the life
I am right here
Let Me hold you closer still, My Love
My love is stronger than death.

YOUR THOUGHTS FOR MINE

Stand still for a moment
Stop what you are doing
Put everything thing down
Let your burdens fall to the ground

Exchange your thoughts for Mine
Let Me hide you for a while
Laugh and sing and share
It gives Me joy to see you smile

Look around and hear the sounds
As all creation sings its praise
Smell the fragrance of falling rain
Wild roses in bloom, budding just for you

Let Me show you trails of hidden treasures
The peace and joy of My good pleasure
Take a walk with me in the trees
Let me tell you what I see

Run with me by the riverside
Exchange your thoughts for mine
Slow down, step in
Let Me wash you from within

And be to you a shelter from the storms
Your strength to climb the mountains high
Your way of escape, your wings in flight
Rescuing arms of rest to hold you through the night

Exchange your thoughts for Mine
Let Me take you away
Put My hand on your head
and lead you as you pray.

I BELONG TO YOU

Spirit dressed in flesh
Command and light comes forth
You Breathe, You speak, You touch
New life is born

How faithful Your promises prove Lord
From the time that I wake and my feet touch the ground
You bless the works of my hands
And continually overcome every doubt

Thank you God for this skin to feel things in
Time spent in the presence of true friends
Sunshine on my face, thankfulness, and the taste of good fruit
A call received unexpectedly and reports of good news

Thank You for the gentle breezes and times by the fire
Hugs and kisses of children
Sleeping and waking up outside
Conversations and inspirations that come late at night

Sitting in the dirt, watching the sun go down
Midnight running in the rain
Flying over distant places and mountain heights
For being my ever present help and abundant life

In season and out, through every moment of change
Thank You for leading me God and making it very plain
That You know me, love me, and long to show me
I belong to You…

FIREWEED

Life in times and seasons
Nothing is ever what it seems
Proof of heavens hands
Glory of God on display in hungry needs
For Precious Beauty Wild
Fire of shining smiles
Love dancing in a field
Naked truth untouched freedom yields
The fragrance of Love's patient response
Calling forth those things which are not
Blowing in on the winds of change
Fearing for nothing embracing pain
Washed by the water of eternal life
Healing the heavy heart by
Making the riches of His glory known
Wild Beauty of a heart - ever longing for home.

REMEMBER LOVE

I will not give up
I will not lose hope
I will continually wait
I will remember love

I will take the next step as He leads
I will fix my gaze
I will not hold back
I will remember love

I will always forgive
I will not complain
I will believe in what I cannot see
I will remember love

I will be still
I will not doubt
I will see the answers to my prayers
I will remember love

I will receive the truth
I will keep on giving all I have
I will cling to God
I will remember love.

NIGHT SEASONS

Watching the day slip away
listening to the whispers of the wind
So much is stirring inside my heart
I hardly know where to begin

How do I begin to express
worthy thanks for all You are
For the depths of love that You make known
By allowing me to lean into Your heart

Standing in the waves and touching the sand
reminding me this many are Your thoughts towards me
and How can I truly rest
Except that You outstretch Your hand and show me

I run into the night
seeking to lose myself and find You there
I am strengthened by the resistance I feel
And filled with hope through every prayer

To keep on singing, to keep on standing
To dance though victory seems far away
I will keep on believing and speaking the truth
Being confident You hear me when I pray

TEARS

Oceans inside me, tears welling up inside
Remembering the Word of the Lord
And the hope that I have in life
I wait and my vision clears
I take the next step as it appears
Lamp unto my feet
Lead me and guide me
Light unto my path
There is no other way
Strength for the journey
Word for the weary
Walls crumble at your command
Father, I am letting go to leave
All in Your hands.

STILL ME

STILL ME THAT I STRIVE NOT
KEEP ME EVER TRUE
MAKE ME UNAFRAID TO GO ON
TO TAKE UP MY CROSS AND FOLLOW AFTER YOU

STILL ME THAT I MAY HEAR
YOUR VOICE LORD ABOVE MY VERY SELF
LET ME BECOME MORE DEPENDENT
UPON YOU AND LESS TRUSTING OF ALL ELSE

STILL ME THAT I MAY FALL APART
AND LAY HELPLESSLY UPON YOUR CHEST
BROKEN AND MENDED BY YOUR EVERY WORD
AWAKENED BY LOVE AND SUSTAINED BY YOUR REST

UP DOWN

Coming up from the bottom
to breathe again
I am going back down
I am going back in
Cannot stay where it is comfortable
while the world drowns in sin
I must go into all the world
and tell the good news again
To the tired, lost, and poor
Sharing the Way, the Truth, and the Life with at least one more.

LET ME KNOW

Blue skies, storm clouds
Feeling nothing sometimes
Except the constant eternal battles of life
The skies seem dark and heavy, my heart races on
With expectation of what might appear
after the night is gone...

Changing seasons, heading home, and the yet unknown
The journey is relentless, traveling through
The path is not seen but You let me know
There's more to what I see if I will only look to You

Facing difficulties and hardships
Faith refuses to give up
Hope always believes, seedtime and harvest
Love conceives and gives birth to promise
Part of growing up is not avoiding pain
Facing the fires of love, not giving up is what remains

The look in Your eyes draws me in
I love You, I adore Your presence
I want to be with You, Holy Truth
I need to be found in You
My Protector, shielding me from what I do not know
Draw me to Your side to obey, to grow
Meeting me even in my dreams
Teaching me, holding me, helping me to patiently wait...

Let me know
how I may please You, my King.

SANCTUARY

O King, I come to Thee
Bowing low at Thy feet
My eyes behold Thy glory
I can scarcely speak
Be not far from me, O Lord
Shine ever bright in here
Let me but hear Thy voice, O God
And by Thy grace draw near
I remember back when Thou awoke me first
Yearning every look of Thine eyes
Always every word Thou hast spoken to me
Has kept my heart alive...
Deeper daily I live for Thee
Increasing desire I find
To ever know Thee more
My dearest friend of all times
Thou art with me as no one else can say
Through the watches of the night and in the dawn of every day
Thou alone hast become my greatest comfort and song
My secret sanctuary all the day long.

23 May 2006

MORE

A sudden whisper I hear
My Lord, The King is near
And with Him a procession of purpose, endless courage
Write it down, mix it with faith, be nourished
Look upon the truth, let it fill all of you
Let freedom sanctify, wash, and cloth
Make you ready and be all that you know
An assurance of change somehow sustains
Inspiration like sunlight dancing in the rain
A gentle joy comforts my mind
You're in me and I'm in You forever in time
Though now, through daily duties and chores
I miss you, I seek you, I long for more
While all else continues to come and go
When the day is spent, keep me close
I will gladly wait and live to explore
Guarding attentively all my windows and doors
Choosing the blessing and not a curse
By letting everything else take second, I put you first.
Shaken I shutter to think, to feel, I must
No presence is more real, I receive, I trust
What I have known in you
Your blood poured out to prove
True love surpasses flesh and bone
It gives, it does not seek its own
Overlooking mistakes, empowering deep within
Giving vision desire with a hunger to begin again
It pleases you to delight in me
This free-willed little one who sometime cannot see
Your love does not change
Good or bad day
You want me just like this
No matter how unprepared, unsteady, every bit, all the way.

Marcie L. Mayo
2 Jan 2006
I Thess 3:8

PSALM 56:4-9

"In God I praise His word,
In God I have put my trust;
I will not fear what flesh can do unto me."

Something more beautifying the meek
Sacrafice that is pure and sweet
Something of precious worth to me
Beautiful and deep
Teach me to exercise the authority given
and remember that the darkness is under your feet

"Thou knowest my wonderings:
Put thou my tears into Thy bottle...

When I cry unto thee,
Then shall my enemies turn back:
This I know;
God is for me."

MORNING GLORY

Burn in me Word of God
Clinging to You I gladly sever earthly ties
With adoration and constant praise
I declare to all - You are my life

Let all I am lay in the dust
though joy and tribulation abide
Spirit of Truth guide my thoughts
Deliverer shine in my eyes

Morning Glory I behold Your brilliant strength
My Maker, My Husband - I bow low at Your feet
I am able to stand fearless now and face the future
Confident of Your unfailing love for me

FRONT

Front and center

rear guard

captain

Lord of Hosts
You are on the front lines

in the ditches

on wings of the wind

at every post
Commander

dispatch

airman

sailor

ground forces
Delivering messages

loading artillery

behind the scenes

laying in trenches

You created the code

know the answer

understand the mission
Carry out the plan of action

Distribute supplies
Confuse the enemy

strengthen the warrior

guide every weapon
Inform Intelligence

Refuel the weary

Intercept and Recognize

Search and Rescue

Overcome and conquer

Tear down and Build up

Great Shepherd

Provider

Keeper

Faithful Friend

Take us deeper into You

and we will look to You and no where else.

“Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy footsteps are not known.” Psalm 77:19

Feb 14 2005
Marcie Mayo

HIDDEN PLACES

HIDDEN PLACES BENEATH THE HEART
HOMELESS AND WAITING TO BE A PART
OF ACCEPTED LIVING
WAITING AROUND THE NEXT CORNER
BORED - A LONER
IGNORING THE AVERTED EYES
OF THE CARELESS PASSERBY
WHEN THE HOPELESS AT HEART
COULD VERY WELL BE
THE WELL-CLOTHED FOOL
OR THE ALMOST NAKED OUR EYES REFUSE TO SEE

“I AM RICHER THAN YOU”
THE POOR PONDER IN THEIR MINDS
WRESTLING WITH BITTERNESS TO SOME DEGREE
REACHING OUT FOR A SINGLE DROP OF KINDNESS
LONGING TO BE FOUND, TO BE FREED
BY A HEART THAT WOULD CHOOSE TO GIVE
WITHOUT SHOWING FAVORITISM
THIS INSTRUMENT OF MERCY
YOU AND ME...

IF WE WOULD ALLOW GOD IN
TO INTERRUPT OUR AGENDAS
OUR SELF APPOINTED POSITIONS
AND RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS
THEN WE COULD SEE WITH OUR EYES
AND HEAR WITH OUR EARS
TURN OUR HEARTS TO HIM


AND BE HEALED
BE REAL
TAKEN A PART, FULFILLED
FOR THE VERY PURPOSES WE WERE CREATED FOR
LORD, BURN AWAY THE DROSS
AND GIVE US PATIENT ENDURANCE TO SURRENDER IT ALL.

Mark 11:45 ...”For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Matthew 25:34 -40 “Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’
“Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?
“The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’“

God please open my heart to all of your ways, burn your words on my heart so deep that I will never look away. Jesus, that I may exist for your will and purposes alone.

Marcie L. Mayo
3 May 2004
San Jose, CA

HAVE YOU?

Have you seen the sunsets lately? Then you've seen the glory of his majesty. Have you seen the morning sunrise? The Lord greets you with the art of his creation, His smile. Have you been near the water lately? Then you've witnessed how deep His love is for you. Have you looked to your left and to your right, to the east and to the west? That's how far he has cast your sins from you and remembers them no more.

Have you watched the rain & the storm? Then you know His voice thunders in the clouds, he saves every one of your tears in a bottle, and He reminds you just how close he is in the hard times. Have you heard a song that catches your attention and reminds you how much you long for the closeness of true love? He sings over you. His desire is for you. His love is longing for you with the intensity of everlasting, unconditional, faithfulness. Have you watched a movie lately with an extremely good script it seemed to good to be true? Well He has written the scriptures for your listening and viewing pleasure - You and God are the main characters.

So why not take God personally? Let your life be what others are watching and learning from. What does a person look like, talk like, act like who really knows God? Have you considered that while you continue going along your way...others are following you? Wherever that might be? Have you considered that your life is not just affecting you, but many others? Why not live the truth...live for Jesus and not for yourself.

Marcie
8/25/02

COVERING

Since ever I remember I've had protection
sometimes closer than I could see
Then as I grew of age it seemed it was across the miles...
over time my heart has grown to desire
A greater fulfillment of what is being offered me.
It's true that I've enjoyed freedom, hungering for the truth
My hopes have permitted me this and your smiles have agreed...
I have trusted in what I could not see
as faith has held my hand and not let go
Walking many roads, some of which for the first time
others I still await the chance to go...

I pray the place I end up is nothing less than my Father's will.
longing for peace and the grace to belong
In a place where my family holds a home for me
encouraging me to go further, to set my sights, to just be free.
As the future comes and each page is turned, I would hope to say
that no matter the journey - I have traveled all the way
To this place you have found me, even when I walk alone
my heart is beating fast as I am soon approaching the love that
is waiting for me...when I go home.

Home is where you are Lord.


Marcie L. Mayo
11/2/00

QUICKEN

Holy Spirit quicken...move
Take us beyond ourselves
We know nothing, we have nothing
You are power and glory
You move these lips to tell the story
You empty the weary hearts
You restore the lost years
You strengthen the weak and eliminate fear
You and You alone know all things
Reveal Yourself to us...

You hear all the noise that tries to busy our ears
You see all the motions that sway before our eyes
You see the burdened, the beggar, the servant and sinner
SAVE US ALL!!!
Overcome us God with the might of You
Your forgiveness and love knows no bounds
THANK YOU
Empty and fill, breakdown and build up
We stand in awe of You.


In between places reaching for you JESUS
Draw us to yourself
That every heart would melt in your presence.


Marcie L. Mayo
May 2004

WALK ON

Sometimes people may lose track of you, and get too busy to care
Sometimes you may not have the energy to take the next step forward
Days may come that you've seen it all before
Silence fills your ears, cast the doubts aside
-You must walk on.
Emotions may find you without a clue, crying desperately for answers
but you don't hear an immediate response
When work seems it will never change; the hours are getting longer
When you feel no one knows you exist, your home and friends are dearly missed
-You must walk on.
If confusion fills your mind, truth is just a prayer a way
When you feel forgotten or less despised, you must remember
you are hidden treasure in the Saviour's eyes
If life is overwhelming, you can't seem to find a way
put your hope in his love, he is the way
-You must walk on.
When habits overcome the strongest of your will
ask the Lord's forgiveness and just be still
When trials are more than you can take
Your heart is hardened, He wants you to break for Him
-You must walk on.
If you're discouraged, finding it hard to choose
the path has already been chosen, He walks before you
His love is greater, His ways are higher
You are His heart's desire
-You must walk on.

Marcie Mayo18 June '01

SWALLOW

I needed this today...a little bit of an awakening
a swallow of light and a taste of humility
As moments are produced in the madness of my soul
to drive by a picture, framed with the glory of Your gold
Bursting from the seams, are your praises my King
every ounce of me doesn't know whether to scream or cry
If this were my last chance to deny myself - I am first in line
faith takes me on a free fall as I let go to look into Your eyes
In You I see complete definition
and that is what I want to be so desperately
As you have formed a human body from an earthly attire
so I know it only takes You only a moment to shape me to your desire
Do so oh, Lord, if only to break me inside
to show me the true beauty You have enhanced is nothing to hide
You have made me right that I can stand by You, right by your side
Your pure and holy, innocent, spotless Bride...

I wait for You - deepen my love for You.


Marcie L. Mayo
2 Dec 99

UNDRESSED

Uprooted...booted to the curb
the resistance, the nerve
I need you no more
self-reliance, defiance
Take a seat before you leave
I would like you to meet
Humility and True compassion
They are here to stay
To remind me of my Hope in God
and the great privilege I have to pray
Leaving all burdens and cares
in the courts of the King Himself
Who died the greatest death
the pain of the world he felt
I refuse to take a watered down view
of this ultimate sacrifice
I choose to suffer with Him
and pour out my life
To do this I will have to oppose
the expectations of all whom I know
My peace will be His word, His promise
to do God's will...abide...and be satisfied...I am counting on it.
Walk I will one day, with those who I love and long to know
To look upon their brilliant faces - stranger, friend, family or foe
There will be no more silence, misunderstandings, or empty spaces of not knowing
Only pure, deep love, the greatest communion that keeps on going
Until every heart of faith becomes undone and transparently clear
no doubt will be found only joy instead of tears
Undressed of this earth we will finally be free
reflecting perfect light, in His presence, constant indwelling will be
O How I long for this day to come,
where we will at last become One.

Marcie L. Mayo
29 July 2005
Psalm 39:7

TRAVELING OUT OF BOUNDS

Traveling out of bounds
Okay not knowing
Flowing in the center of
God’s perfect will
Giving up more of this--
My own point of view
Living out being blessed
Capture and arrest my helplessness too

Ruthless in your pursuit
Your way - not mine
Speak your Majesty
Your words define
All in all, beginning without end
I’m desperate my faithful friend
To know You
To be known by You

Incredible Love you flood my life
Surrounding me with your glory
May I never doubt Your Word
Your promises are everlasting
You choose to speak to me
Even more to speak through me
What is man that you should think of him?
Who am I that you should care?

You are gracious to remind me daily
I am your Beloved
You are there
In the midst of all
Indwelling, creating, sustaining
Remaining faithful though I am not
You alone are just and true
Come cover me, make me more like You.


After reading Psalms 19 THANK YOU for Your refreshing WORD that is new ...reviving the soul.


Marcie L. Mayo
3 May 2004
From San Jose, CA to Ashland, Oregon

UPON THE STORM

Write true meaning upon the storm
Words of wisdom You perform
Pour them forth as you do the rain
Bring refreshing new life
Cultivate the ground of me
Change, activate, set free
Make skillful this mine understanding
Master of all who gives to the hungered
Providing satisfying the need of every living thing
Teach me to speak as only You can do
By faith lead a life that is tried by fire
Reflecting truth in the innermost parts
Bringing forth pure desire
To change, to live life for more set part
How desperately I want to be found
Innocently meditating on the truth
Leaving behind the fragments of the past
Reflecting as in a mirror the glory of You
Glory, glory, glory I will
In the fact I am nothing at all
All glory to my maker who fills
Every mouth, every heart, every desire
To the uttermost...
Honor and Glory and Power be unto You
The sweet Lamb of God.

Marcie Mayo
19 May 2004
John 17:3 Port Townsend, WA

RUGGED

Rocks, Dusty Roads, Forest, Trails, Rivers and Seas
Is this not the absolute beauty that was designed to be
Our sanctuary, a setting of pure simplicity, a gift to many
Our time on this earth to worship and give thanks and enjoy plenty
To explore the unknown and experience the dangerous terrain
Of seeking what waits just over the horizon of change
Giving and forgiving, learning what it means to live life and love more
To bless and sanctify and truly become all that we were made for
Watching our troubles become like waters gone by
Trusting in the might of our God we fly
On eagles wings, our righteousness shines like the dawn
We join together, take the next step by faith, and travel on....

Marcie L. Mayo
18 June 2005

RATHER

I'd rather walk the desert in distant lands
than live a minute without you
I'd rather be in search of what I can't find
than to know a moment away from the truth
I'd rather face the darkest night
than not choose what's right
I'd rather live in a storm I can't escape
than never know your embrace
I'd rather have a lonely heart
than to know I've disobeyed
I'd rather never have an experience
if I have to experience it without You
I'd rather be blinded
than not to have layed
It all down as You would
being subjected to all loss
Looking farther than our eyes could see
seeing the glory in the cross
Give me strength, Lord
not to just give up
Make me simpler - God
that I will seek Your will
Give me boldness that I can say
the words that need to be
Said...maybe not right now
but let me know Your heart in this
That it may be proved somehow
that I am Your servant God
waiting only on You
Not looking at circumstances
believing what Your power can do
I am so in love with You~
JESUS.



Marcie L. Mayo
4/21/99