Open Arms

You left his presence up on high 
To learn and grow and show His love. 
We knew it would be worth the pain
As long as we return above.

Mistakes are made by each of us
As we go through this bumpy life. 
There is one sure way to have peace 
Trust in Christ to have less strife.

At times chaos may seem insane
But know that righteousness has won. 
Faith in God will win the day
So keep your eye on God’s own Son.

Your life is marked by many scars
As proof you fought and stood for right. 
Jesus Christ waits patiently 
With open arms to hold you tight.

In All Give Thanksgiving

 

Each morning that I take a breath

I’m grateful for another day.

Heavenly Father gives us all

Give thanks to him each day, I pray. 

My family is my source of joy

And many times a great big pain. 

But therein lies the greatest gift

Without both there is no gain. 

Be grateful for the trying times

They forge us into useful tools. 

Seek to follow Jesus Christ 

Thus you will never be a fool. 

This body that I’ve had for years 

Has served me well in many ways. 

This temple we must always guard

Against the evil of the day. 

Gratitude for all these things 

Will lift our hearts to Him in praise. 

Always seek the King of Kings

That back to Him we all will raise. 

Its Worth The Task

 

From whence does come this dreadful thought
My life is not what I had sought.
I lived my life to follow Him
Why do my chances now seem slim.

I’m sure there’s scriptures that tell me.
If I obey, I’ll be pain free.
But I’ll be damned if I can’t find
One scripture that comes to my mind.

If we expect God’s great reward
We must follow our true Lord.
He asked of us, pick up your cross
You’re not alone, its not a loss.

To climb a mountain takes great work
Why does heaven make us shirk?
Heaven’s rewards are so much more
Than anything we could fight for.

Don’t lose sight of His great plan
Our loving God the Son of Man.
It surely will be worth the wait
When we walk through that heavn’ly gate!

Veteran's Honor

 

They all decided in their hearts

To serve their country to the end.

All seemed to go as they had planned

But life would come around the bend.

The first ones served with Washington

And gave a life to our great land.

Everything was on the line

The time had come to take a stand.

The civil war brought many tears

As brothers fought against their kin.

There were no winners in this war

But freedom could now return again.

The war to end all other wars

Was never farther from the truth.

Many men would not return

Lives cut short while in their youth.

Many wars have come and gone

It seems as though peace can’t be found.

Many still want to serve their land

That is their call and they are bound.

Filled with pride and dignity

All gave some and some gave all.

Reach to to them and show them love

They need to know they are not small.

Honor’s what they all deserve

A token of their sacrifice.

Never can they be repaid

For they all paid a hefty price! 

Coming in Glory

 

The day’s been known for all time

By only God and Him alone.

He sends prophets to prepare

Our hearts to His we must clone.

Satan knows his days are short

Because this war he’ll never win.

He sends his armies to attack

Hoping he’ll get us all to sin.

We must keep our focus sure

On Jesus Christ, God’s only son.

The prophet tells us the same thing

Seek after Christ the Holy one.

The seas will heave and storms will rage

But know that Christ, the storm He calms.

He has all power, is full of grace

To Him we ever give our alms.

His day of glory will soon be here

Make sure we’re ready to receive.

Clean our homes as well our hearts

He will return, you best believe.

Oh the majesty of that day

When in the clouds he does appear.

The righteous praise His holy name

The wicked hide their face in fear.

All of the trials, tests and pain

Will help us all abide that day.

The Father’s gifts that wait for us

Are so immense we can’t repay.

So hold on tight to all His words

Enduring well all that’s in store.

Because our God can never lie

We’ll be with Him forevermore.