SAY WHEN

When nothing turns out like you thought or planned
When you had hoped to get to bed early and it is now 3am
When conviction keeps knocking on the door
When all you have is scattered across the floor
When you realize busyness has become your life
When tears overtake you and sorrows subside
When you pack your bag and make up your mind
When nothing in all the world could give you back the time
When all reality deals with your pride
When the truth is what you cherish inside

GLORIOUS

Open skies
Spread wide your light
I will keep looking up
Thankful for this night

Listening with you
Covered in the cold
Mysteries unfold
Watching waters gone by

Step upon the stone
It is time to move on
Prepare to ascend
Explore the unknown

CHILE

Down down deep into the ground
Working by the sweat of their brow
Trapped beneath the surface of earth
Sticking together to stay alert
Frustrations melt as good news arrives
Hope is the rescue that saves their lives
Pulling them to the surface
To live the rest of their lives on purpose.

EVER UPWARD

Out of nowhere
The thoughts come
To prayer
I quickly run
Tired and longing to
Hear your voice
In sorrows and sufferings
I will rejoice
You watch over your word
Clothing the flowers and feeding the birds
Ever upward I turn my eyes
Understanding fills my mind
Your Word is power - there is nothing to fear in days ahead
You alone are my protection, my portion, and daily bread.

RETURN

Lovely days of blessed praise
Around me thou hast stayed
Keeping my mind and heart alike
Ever turning upward to grace

Grounded in great thanks
Carrying me on the wings of the wind
Comprehending understanding
Praying to be found in Him

Every detail of every day
Each need and every desire
All the conflicts serve as
Kindling to the fire

Purifying me
To be His alone
Causing me to return
And be all that He has created me to be for His glory.

DRINK IT UP

The reality of joy when it comes to you
After oceans of tears and days of pain
The scent of the moment in walking for miles
Resting against the rock and feeling the strain
Tirelessly pulling, pressing, and gripping to find a hold
Glimpses of beautiful wildlife left alone
Listening and waiting and praying through the night
Wrestling with reasons and longing for life...

HEART IN A HAMMOCK

My heart is in a hammock
Resting against the faith of love
Being rocked by the light
Held by the strong presence of truth
My mind is down river
Looking for the perfect place to pull out or put in
Paddling through rough and choppy waters
Sustaining the wind and unexpected turns
The sun will shine again soon - miles around the bend
Enjoying the view even when it gets tough
Prayer powers this paddle and Lord you always give me more than enough.