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.

A MOMENT

Quiet, somethings are blinding
Coming into the light
Wrestling fears within
Desiring to be clear minded
Found faithful
Doing all as unto Him

Compassionate, understanding
Strength comes in the waiting
Crying, anticipating
There is more to this
Life than a constant fight
Pushing past the cold

Soon to be clothed, renamed
Covered with His blanket, unashamed
Tucked away close to His heart
Protected, surrounded, set apart
Not defending myself anymore
Because love fights for me.

For now, having a moment
Clearing the clouds away
Taking a long look
A deep breath
Getting ready
For what is about to come...

MAKE THE CHANGE

Inward repentance
True, genuine, holding fast
Lose self, cast yourself
Cast your burdens

Do not despise hardship
Thankfulness worships
The one that is mighty
To deliver and strong to save

Lasting love
Takes on many forms
Truth is its foundations
Endless, Inexhaustible, boundless

CONSOLATION

Beautiful songs come to me
After the midnight hour
Plentiful praise and reflections
Of His words, his eyes, his power

Conversations and thoughts
Just between us
Joyful contemplations
Of the things that are to come

It's not over, He's not done
In fact, He's just begun
To draw me in to Him
Closer to His side---

BELOVED REST

Missing the point sometimes
Hurting and not sure why
Rescued and reminded
That pain sometimes blinds us

From seeing the path of peace
And treasures of joy unfold
Sorrow and suffering often bring
A newness of life to the hungry soul

Thankfulness, gentleness, kindness
Come as we put the past behind us
Finding reasons to believe
Hope opens the door to receive

A right understanding
A real trust
Faith to go forward
And live the truth

Bless the God who made us
His humility saved us from death
His power transforms and awakens
Revives, comforts, and gives His beloved rest.