How can I believe?
January 25, 2011
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Why don’t I spend time
Being still and listening
My feelings deceive
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God’s kindness draws me
I tremble at his greatness
I trust and hope in his love
I cannot imagine
God is tender and gentle
Strong and mighty in power
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How can I believe
When my world is so shattered
I can see no hope
The darkness hides your great love
Where can I go and find rest
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There is a place of quiet
A mystery that’s hidden
That is seeking to be found
Love found me searching
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I fixed my eyes on Jesus
The one who knows how I feel
Who chose to be just like me
Gave me his Spirit
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In my helplessness I come
I am broken and ashamed
With my fear and unbelief
Your love draws me near
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I cannot deny
Who you are and what you do
I have seen you work
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In my short time here
Sixty-eight years exactly
You found me seeking
You surprised me with your love
You came to me at my worst
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For generations
You’ve loved us in our failure
History will bear this out
I will use my mind
God is pleased that I seek him
Trust him to keep his promise
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Light came to me in darkness
Hope visited in despair
Peace came to me through one voice
Love came in quiet
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Proverbs 18:21
“Words kill, words give life
They’re either poison or fruit
You choose”
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Psalms 86:11
“Train me, God, to walk straight
then I’ll follow your true path.
Put me together, one heart and mind then, undivided,
I worship in joyful fear.”
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Psalms 86:13
“You’ve always been great toward me–what love!
You snatched me from the brink of disaster!”
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Psalm 86:15
“But you, O God, are both tender and kind, not easily angered, immense in love, and you never, never quit.”
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© Terry S. Smith
January 18, 2011
Meditations from Psalm 86-90; Proverbs 18; John 15; Colossians 3.
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Faithful
January 10, 2011
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I will not let fear rob me
Of the joy of God’s presence
Because He is faithful
He will not abandon me
Be still and listen
Go, spend time alone with God
He will come and teach
He meets you with compassion
Will give you the gift of faith
I cried in desperation
Looking for a place of peace
I found Him waiting
It’s a mystery
I proclaim with all my heart
A love that has endured
For all generations
The revelation of truth
He knows you by name
It is written on His hands
Just look at His son
He understands where you are
“Do not be afraid” – Believe
© Terry S. Smith
January 5, 2011
Morning reflections after practicing the mystery of His presence and meditating on Psalm 16.
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The Pearl
January 3, 2011
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I have a vision
I’m committed to a process
The path along the way
Is riddled with distractions
Awareness keeps me alert
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If I focus on the outcome
I am sure to lose my way
I sharpen my vision
Train daily to love
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A human is marvelous
Like a rough pearl has layers
These layers must be removed
Pealed off with great care
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Underneath is the treasure
The secret that is hidden
With thought and concentration
Can be found in love
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Look beyond the circumstance
You will find you can do it
It will take courage and faith
And your best thinking
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Rising out of chaos
Each person can discover
There is hope larger than pain
Turn and listen
Seek and find this great treasure
The mystery of great joy
© Terry S. Smith
December 31, 2010
Happy New Year!
A word from God – “I will peal the layers back each day; you will shine and they will see me.” Reflections after reading Proverbs and John 15. Insight is available to those who seek it with all the heart. Proverbs gives clues.
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