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Soul Refined by Fire

July 28, 2012

I met love at the bottom

This is a strange paradox

Going down led me upward

A mystery found

Life’s pain is like a furnace

The soul is refined by fire

Hope is born in the process

Joy is discovered

Why do some understand

And others don’t seem to see

I think I have a clue

Please consider this

Choose to see that you are great

A joy to behold

first posted July 23, 2009

Posted by Terry Sanford Smith

Filed in joy, love, soul ·Tags: joy, life, love, pain, soul

70th Birthday

July 9, 2012

Who is this God, my Father

He is mighty in power

No limit to His insight

His understanding

He heals the brokenhearted

And He binds up the wounded

He knows the number of stars

Each of them by name

Listening and gentleness

Understanding your story

Then focusing on God’s story

You’ll find peace and hope

Come out of the pit

Open my eyes to what’s true

The unfailing love of God

Will be my delight

It’s where I place my hope

Lead me to those who are seeking

Each person is free to decide

But He will sustain the humble

I have chosen to listen

Focus on true love

I need wisdom & insight

I seek it with all my heart

I’ll define myself

By the one who gives me life

Who demonstrated His love