Tag Archives: Danger

HOLD US CLOSE

12 Apr

“And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?”  Luke 24:32

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We come to you, Oh, Lord,

Our hearts we open wide,

Sweet angels guide us home,

Through prayer we’re safe inside.

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Keep hunger in our souls,

Sweet fillings every day,

We’ll gently teach your Word,

And live you ways.

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Please hold us close, Oh, Lord,

The way is dark and steep,

We comfort in Your love,

With joy we weep.

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Please walk with us, Oh Lord,

You’ve sent us to the world;

Their lives are dark and lost,

We’re here to stop their hurt.

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Put mercy in our souls,

Your perfect love we seek;

For danger stands nearby,

Each time we speak.

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We represent Your truths,

Our Joy must never dim;

That all may want to know,

The peace within.

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We drink Your word, Oh Lord,

Our hearts and souls are filled.

Your teachings guide our steps,

Our fears and hurts are stilled.

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We come in daily prayer,

Our vigils never cease.

We gladly intercede,

To bring our brothers peace.

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Please guide each step, Oh Lord,

To keep our witness true,

Your Spirit lights our path,

Each faithful step renews.

 

 

Written 9-3-91 as a song

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A SINGLE MOMENT OF PRAYER

7 Jul 


Giving thanks always for all things unto 
God and the Father, in the name of our 
Lord Jesus Christ; Ephesians 5:20


I look out into a world,

of drugs, alcohol and murder.

Fear grips my heart, 

there is no avenue of safety.

What to do, Lord?


A silent prayer, 

eyes closed to the dangers at hand.

A cool breeze flows,

born in the rising of angel’s wings.


Sweet music, somewhere distant,

ripples closer, from the depths of my soul.

Whispering, Sweet Jesus,

floating above the circumstance.


A strengthening rises,

as the Spirit renews it supreme peace.


I gaze out again,

at what the enemy has wrought.

Fear has faded to compassion,

terror gave way to love.


Only the tears remain,

knowing that so many will never understand,

the indescribable power

of a single moment of prayer.

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Written 5/16/95
By Linda J. Humes
From Moments With The Master

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DAMAGED

27 Apr

Dead Tree Tops

By Linda J. Humes

“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17

I live in an area well known for forest fires. Several years ago a fire came through this area that was the largest Arizona forest fire in history – this year a new fire outgrew the previous by over 25%. People in this area are very aware of fire and its dangers – in fact, some live in fear all during fire season.

On a road I travel frequently is a tall pine tree. It would be quite majestic, except for a slight flaw. From one side the tree is green and lush and beautiful. From beneath the tree looking straight up, you would never notice that it was anything less than the trees nearby. But, as you come over a rise, driving toward it, you notice that there is a strip of black up the north side of the tree, and the top eight feet of the tree is charred and burned to the trunk.

Aren’t we a lot like that? That tree looks strong and majestic, from the right angle – just don’t look behind – just don’t look too high! How many times do we wonder if people would like us, would want to be around us, if they knew about the life behind us – the mess we just walked out of? Who would want to be near us if they heard the confusion and torment that races through our mind? Can we hide the burns of the past running up our back? Can we cover the charred memories of our mind? Do we cover our body in fashionable clothing and sweet fragrances to turn the eye from our flaws?

I have a savior, His name is Jesus. My Savior puts a healing salve on the burning pains of the past. My Savior brings down His Glory and restores tortured minds and souls. My Savior can make anyone whole who asks – no past sin is unforgiveable.

When I see that tree I think, “I was once like you.” I’m so glad that I have been restored by the restoring power of Jesus.

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