Find the One

Night had come, the sun had set

He gathered sheep into the night.

Counting each dear lamb with care

Each one was precious in his sight.

Ninety-eight then ninety nine

One more to find to make it whole.

He searched again to no avail

A lamb was lost, it pained his soul.

He would not rest nor would he sleep

‘Till all were gathered in the fold.

Leaving safety far behind

He journeyed out into the cold.

He searched the high land and the low

For signs of life or of distress.

By name he called the precious lamb

He would not falter nor digress.

Through trees and valleys, fields and streams

The shepherd’s search was resolute.

His eyes turned to the heavn’ly sky

“Please guide me to the proper route.”

No sooner than the words were said

Faint cries he heard from a distant glen.

Rushing to the missing lamb

Into his arms it came again.

Safely home both did return

To join the fold from whence they came.

The Shepherd that we call our Lord

Loves each of us just the same.

Dawn of A Million Rivers

Twenty seven short years ago

I knew I was in love with you.

We felt that love was all we’d need

But really, we did not have a clue.

You have always put others first

Because you felt that you were last.

How I wish that you could see

That in God’s image you were cast.

You have followed his only son

In every footstep, every day.

Loving us with all your heart

You do not know another way.

Why God sent you here for me

I hope to someday understand.

I must have earned his precious grace

To have been giv’n your blessed hand.

I’ll forever be in His debt

For giving me a way back home.

Know, that without you by my side

I would be lost, on my own.

The love we had many years ago

I know now was just a seed.

That seed has grown into a tree

And filled our most important need.

You are the root of that great tree

And from your strength we all are blessed.

It will grow to infinity

Fulfilling God’s perfect quest.

All that we have struggled through

Makes my love for you deeper still.

Everyday I thank God above

For temples and the pow’r to seal.

I cannot bear to even contemplate

Of eternal glory without you.

Heavenly blessings will be ours

If we serve God in all we do.

My heart is overflowed with love

At times I feel it may explode.

To help protect our tender hearts 

God made tears to lighten the load.

A thousand rivers I have cried

And that is just a start for me.

Millions more I hope to cry

Then my love for you, you’ll see.

Proof of Love

Rays of sunlight from above 

Bring me hope of a brighter day.

As they break the darkest night

Thoughts of fear can no longer stay.

Gentle breezes softly speak

Peace and comfort to my heart.

Just as it moves the limbs and leaves

It nudges me to do my part

Rivers flow from mountains grand

Carving canyons from the stone.

Rocks and stones are tossed and turned

'Till smooth and polished they are done.

Drops of rain from heaven's eye

Tells me that God weeps for me.

He knows and feels all that I do

His grace and mercy make me free.

Through the clouds a rainbow forms

Each color painted by God's hand

No beginning, no bitter end

Eternal life is what He planned.

The great expanse of oceans blue

Remind us that we're very small.

We are His greatest work and joy

And with his help, we will not fall.

Gazing into the darkest sky

Countless stars so brightly shine

Revealing truths so long withheld 

I am your Father, you are mine.

Each of these gifts He freely gives

To show each child the love He feels.

The greatest gift He gave to all

His only son, the one who heals.

A Father's Love

Before he came on earth to dwell

My friend and brother made a choice.

I'll give my life that they may live

And be their mediating voice.

Jehovah was his name of old 

God of Jacob and Abraham.

Mercy flowed from arms outstretched

The one and only great "I Am"

Born to one so clean and pure

Mary brought forth the son of God.

Among the lowly creatures lay

The savior of the world unflawed.

Line by line he learned all truth

He was the master teacher now.

Some did not like his spoken words

We'll rid ourselves of him somehow.

Love and peace would fill his heart

So much that soon his heart would break.

No one really comprehends

The sacrifice that he did make.

Looking down upon his son

God the Father's heart is rent.

To see his son nailed to a tree

His tears came down, all of them spent.

Risen as the third day came

His task fulfilled, mission complete

Returning to his heavenly home

Bathing with tears his Father's feet.

What love for us the Father has

To ransom his begotten son.

We never can repay the debt

For our souls that he has won.

I hope to feel the warm embrace

Of Jesus Christ, the prince of peace 

As I kneel before my king

His love for me will never cease.

Seek the Good

I see a world gone far astray

Hope is lost, I hear some say.

Faith has been replaced with fear

Because our ears no longer hear.

Eyes can't see, for they are blind

We search for things we cannot find.

Hearts are broken, like shattered glass

Help those in need? I think I'll pass.

How sad and dreary life appears     

It seems to bring me only tears.

What purpose does life hold for me?

What can I do, Who can I be?

Do not forget your divinity

Raise your eyes and you will see.

God is there and will never leave

To His son we must always cleave.

Follow the path he laid for you

It shows us what to say and do.

Good deeds are waiting to be done

Will you choose to be the one?

Share your tears and share your joys

Spend some time and play with toys.

Hold someone's hand who's time is near 

Your purpose then becomes so clear.

Look around and you will find

Those to whom you can be kind.

Love and service heal the heart

But you must be the one to start.

Hope is restored, all is not lost

For this peace, there is no cost.

Faith, not fear, lights my way

Seek the good, for that I pray.

The still small voice.

Listen to the whispering voice

Each time you have to make a choice.

It may be difficult to stay strong

But know to God you will belong.

The world has now become so loud

Our heads held high, we are so proud.

We can make it on our own

Until we reap what we have sown.

We must remove the worldly cares

So the voice has room to share.

He's never very far away

His voice is stronger when we pray.

Heaven begins to seem so near

As we take time to make things clear.

Each step we take to change for good

His love for us is understood.

Remove the baggage from our soul

Learn of him, His name extol.

Heed the written word of God

That we may know what path he trod.

Upon our knees we all must go

To learn of God what we must know. 

In quiet places we'll be taught

The mysteries that we've always sought.

Open arms await each one

Embraced by Our Father's only son.

That is our hope, that is our prayer

To be in his eternal care. 

Blessed am I

I sit in pensive recollection

Of all the good that God has done.

My simple mind can't comprehend

The blessings that His son did send.

Then one by one I try to count

The blessings, I find, begin to mount.

It soon becomes quite crystal clear

As I count, I feel Him near.

My family I hold close to my heart

From them I cannot bear to part.

My perfect wife has a sacred place

Next to God's side in timeless space.

My prayer is to always be with her

Of that goal I can be sure.

For if that goal I don't obtain

Forever, will be endless pain.

Each child of mine is a precious soul

Guide them to God is my only goal.

As their father I must always be

The one who loves as God loves me.

Children seem to leave the nest

Long before we think it best.

But trusting God with a broken heart

We learn that God WILL do his part.

As they bring children to this earth

There is nothing of a greater worth.

Grandchildren are sweet angels sent

From God's care, to our children lent.

We now begin to understand

The love God has in his outstretched hands.

If that is all we learn from life

How free we'll be from so much strife.

So many gifts have showered down

We should never, ever frown.

Lets always give God gratitude

To keep a heavenly attitude.