TO BE 50

17 Sep

Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and depise not thy mother when she is old. 

Proverbs 23:22 KJV

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Oh, what enjoyment to be 50.

At the stroke of midnight,

I went from rebellious to eccentric,

Opinionated to wise,

Distant to decisive.

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I’ve seen the joy of a new century,

And remember the fear of nuclear fall-out.

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Saw a man walk on the moon,

Which disproved a childhood belief,

That the moon was a ball of green cheese.

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I’ve seen skirts go up, and down, and up again,

And pants that bell, then snuggle, and bell again.

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I’ve started a life without TV

And now enjoy home theatre,

In my own living room.

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I started with out-houses,

And ended up with 2 wonderful bathrooms,

One totally “Mickey” and one totally “Sports”.

As long as the water continues to go down,

And not come back up,

They can stay in the house.

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I’ve grown up to big bands,

Country/Western,

Folk Songs,

Rock & Roll,

And Rap.

I’ve heard it loud, I’ve heard it soft

– I prefer it soft.

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I’ve seen my children born and grow,

Laugh and cry.

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I’ve seen things that were once

So important to me,

Rest in boxes headed for a thrift shop.

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I’ve found the value of a 2-hour nap,

And the treasure of eating out.

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I still love reading a good book,

While sitting in front of a warm fire,

If it’s winter.

A cool air conditioner,

If it’s summer.

And out on the deck if it’s spring.

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Have I changed?

Maybe a little over the years.

But, I still wear Mickey Mouse shirts

And Eeyore overalls.

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I have overindulged in surrounding myself

With pets,

Still treasure my family,

And covet my “free” time.

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What has changed?

The way you look at me.

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I slipped quietly into the next level of life,

And it made this wild ole’ grandma acceptable,

With just the stroke of a clock.

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Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be accepted

Without having to grow old?

 

❤  Written 11-28-2000

 

❤  Wow!  That was 20 years ago!!!

Other than longer naps,

nothing much has changed!!  ❤

 

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THANK GOD

16 Sep

 

“Surely “the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.”  Psalm 140:13 KJV

 

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In the sunrise, in the clouds above,

In the gentle lifting movement of a dove.

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In the quiet of a sweet sleeping child,

Thank God, Thank God.

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In the Stillness of a star filled sky,

In the company of loved ones on a cold night.

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In the riches and the fullness of life,

Thank God, Thank God.

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Thank God, Thank God,

For the blessings brought before us everyday.

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For the wonders and the peace in our hearts,

Thank God, Thank God.

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For the Spirit, in the hungry soul,

For the Words of truth that teach us of His love.

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In the fire, when the pulpit explodes.

Thank God, Thank God.

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In the filling of a new born child,

In the words and tongues of Angels spoken prayerfully,

For the moments when He calls out your name,

Thank God, Thank God.

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Written as a song in 1991

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SWEET PRINCE

16 Sep

 

“And “the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.”   Revelation 4:8   KJV

 

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Oh, that I could cup You in my hands and give to another to drink.

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Oh, that they could taste the sweet water that flows through

my body and trickles gently from my lips.

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Gentle Spirit, unbridled, yet housed within

– what peace you settle here.

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Kissed by Heaven

– Sweet, sweet soul.

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My praises could never foster a strong enough

command to properly honor you.

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Dearest friend – treasured Prince

– could words ever express the love

You gave to me to share.

 

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Written 5-24-1992

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STAND BACK

16 Sep

“And all this assembly shall know that the Lord saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the Lord‘s, and he will give you into our hands.”  1 Samuel 17:47 KJV

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I say stand back, stand back in the Lord.

I say stand back, stand back in the Lord.

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Egypt’s Red Sea seemed a mighty foe.

With Pharaoh close there seemed no place to go.

The people stood and cried aloud with fear.

Forgetting all along their Lord was there.

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I say stand back, stand back in the Lord.

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His mighty hand can move the sea from shore to shore.

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I say stand back, stand back in the Lord.

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Shielded by Armor of Faith we’ll stand.

Jericho was girded all around,

A mighty fortress set on solid ground.

If rushed the army within would abound,

By marching feet and trumpets it went down.

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I say stand back, stand back in the Lord.

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Gideon was sent to take the land,

With only three hundred men he had to stand.

With pitchers, lanterns, horns, he did God’s will,

Though all the enemy died, he did not kill.

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I say stand back, stand back in the Lord.

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Deborah sent her army off to war,

The army would not go without her near,

The chariots of iron saved not the foe,

For God provided the rain, they moved no more.

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I say stand back, stand back in the Lord.

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Joshua was sent to take Ai,

To win this one he must be very sly.

Place armies front and back, came God’s reply,

And hold your spear up high, high in the sky.

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I say stand back, stand back in the Lord.

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Do you have an enemy today,

Take your troubles to God, get down and pray,

There is nothing He can’t rise above,

He’s there to raise you up in perfect love.

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I say stand back, stand back in the Lord.

 

 

 

✝ Written in 1992 as a song

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SACRIFICE

16 Sep

“By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.”  Hebrews 13:15  KJV

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The Ancient of Days,

cast Himself to the earth,

in the form of a seed,

in the womb of a virgin.

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Subject, now, to heat and cold,

to fatigue and illness,

to prejudice and ridicule,

to suffering and pain.

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The Ancient of Days,

became man,

flesh, blood and Spirit;

willingly giving,

the power of deity,

for the birth of a nation.

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The God of Jessie,

born through the sacrifice of blood,

to become the blood sacrifice.

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From the promises to Adam,

to the revelation shown John,

the blood of God coursed the earth,

changing strength and direction,

at the tributary called Christ.

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The new stream of Christ,

fed the trees of new life,

where the roots of the old,

were washed clean.

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The water, most pure,

chased the stagnant pools of red,

that once rinsed man’s hands,

but touched not the soul.

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The water, most pure,

flowed over and cleansed,

the wounds of the past,

refreshing the hope,

of a dark, tarnished dream.

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The water of life,

borne from the blood,

of an innocent man,

takes sweet revenge,

on the deepest of sin.

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Released to be washed,

by the power of mercy,

by the treasure of grace,

it rises back up,

to the base of the cross.

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There, at the cross,

the blood and water,

of grace and mercy,

flows down to the earth,

as forgiven sin reaches up,

meeting at the feet of Christ.

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Running together they became one,

the earth shook with promise,

the sky darkened,

to reveal a new light,

and the rivers flowed,

with a new wine,

washing clean the weary souls,

of all that would reach forth,

in praise.

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Written 10-18-1998

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REVOLUTION

16 Sep

For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)   2 Corinthians 10:3-4 KJV

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Firmly we stand,

with pure hearts,

and cleansed souls,

fire coursing through our veins,

exuding the power,

of the anointing within.

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Are you ready for a Revolution?

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At battle status,

with sword and shield,

we take our positions,

as warring spirits,

in the battle ground,

for man’s soul.

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The army of God,

is cleansing a path,

for the graceful steps,

of the Bride of Christ.

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No enemy can draw near,

no dart can reach its mark,

for the strength of David,

the wisdom of Deborah,

and the faith of John,

take authority,

over all principalities,

and powers of darkness.

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Stand up, child of God,

renew your mind,

take your place,

as a Christian heir,

in the righteous army,

called to demand peace,

at all costs.

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REVOLUTION!!

Written 10/23/1999

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RELEASE

14 Sep

 

“And all this assembly shall know that the Lord saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the Lord’s, and he will give you into our hands.” 1 Samuel 17:47 KJV

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Rise up my bride, soil not your gown.

Release the sword from your delicate fingers.

Rest in peace as I stand guard.

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Your war is finished, the battle finally won.

Now the chamber waits with sweet fragrances

Of sanctioned prayers,

Washed clean with bottled tears.

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Step up with me,

Safe within my arms,

In the place you never doubted would come.

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Today we stand as one,

Faith upon Faith,

Truth within Truth,

Life into Eternity.

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Written 2-6-2002

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PRAISE

14 Sep

“For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish:”  2 Corinthians 2:15 KJV

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Breath of Heaven,

whispers down,

soothes,

caresses,

covering,

with sweet oils,

of the anointing.

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The face of God,

reflects in the tears

of the worshiper.

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Water and oil,

flowing together,

drips to the ground.

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Called to earth,

by the sweet fragrance,

of sacrificed praise;

sweet,

fresh,

Rose of Sharon.

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His robe whispers,

billows,

whispers,

as His feet gently tread,

on Holy Ground.

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The Angels sing,

Holy,

Holy.

The anointing flows,

covers,

soothes,

caresses.

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Holy, Holy,

as the voice of God,

reaches the lost,

and bursts forth,

once again,

in Praise.

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Written 7-17-97

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OH, COME NOW

13 Sep

“But I have said unto you, Ye shall inherit their land, and I will give it unto you to possess it, a land that floweth with milk and honey: I am the Lord your God, which have separated you from other people.” Leviticus 20:24

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In the challenge of tomorrow,

The world can be so cold,

We are called to shine as beacons,

A task not easily done.

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Yet we walk with pride and victory,

Because we know what’s to come,

As we’re singing hallelujah,

Oh, Lord, we’re coming home.

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Oh, come now,

Sweet Spirit,

Sweet Honey from above,

Precious Bread that’s never gone.

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Bring Rivers,

Of Water,

To lead me along,

As the Spirit takes me home.

 

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  Written as a song – 1991

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JERUSALEM

13 Sep

“Happy art thou, O Israel: who is like unto thee, O people saved by the Lord, the shield of thy help, and who is the sword of thy excellency! and thine enemies shall be found liars unto thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high places.”  Deuteronomy 33:29

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Mighty in power,

Stand up Jerusalem,

Born of a King,

Born of the light.

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Draw in the children from nations,

Jerusalem,

Strengthened in love,

Pure in sight.

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Carry the shield the sword,

And the armor,

Carry the word,

The truth and the light.

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Hold them up high,

The enemy beckons,

Ready to go,

Ready to fight.

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written 1992 as a song

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