UNDERNEATH IT ALL

Ups and downs, running round
Players play the game
Trying to get you within reach
By scheming, plotting, and deceit

Underneath it all
Broken, lost, and insecure
Not sure where to go
Confused, reaping what they sow

Imprisoned by pride
Blinded by
The illusion for more
As they continually steal from the poor

Undearneath it all
Unsatisfied, opposing themselves
Craving recognition
Refusing to call for help

Help is standing at the door knocking
Who will open it and let him in
Have some true communion
Save your soul and gain a friend

Underneath it all
He knows your doubt
Your pain and disappointment
And fear of rejection

Step into the light
Let love heal you
He knows your thoughts
And still wants to be near you...

I NEED YOU GOD

I need you God
to come down and save me
break through the sadness
and the madness of this life...

I need you God
to remind me who I am
when I have forgotten
and cannot see for all the tears

I need you God
to hold me inside
mend what is torn apart
help me to hope as I never have before.

SOJOURNER

Reading what was written
I began writing and singing
As a little child I listened
Hoping, believing, and waiting
Knowing Jesus is mine

A few more years
Unexpected changes brought desperation
Crying out for understanding
It came
Unchanging Word, Jesus is mine

Life got busy growing up
Dreaming time away
Awaiting the unknown
Moved further south
Just to find, Jesus is mine

Still reading, still writing
Remaining and abiding
At times reflecting upon the past
Grace & mercy by His faithful love for me
Jesus is mine.