Glittered Wings

Alway

2012-02-04T03:06:00.000-08:00

I have wondered through life’s tears.

Sometimes wandered in my fears.

Left your side from time to time.

Yet You insist,

‘This one is mine.’

I have doubted, fallen through.

Thought perhaps, You left me too.

Broken more times, than made new.

Yet You insist,

‘I so love you.’

I think of all You left behind.

Sacrificed, to lead the blind.

Knowing all the world would do,

and cannot help but Love You too.

I see my life, and see Your Hand.

So many miracles, unplanned.

So many times The world said ‘Done,’

Yet You insist,

‘I’ve got this one.’

So Dear Lord, I thank You so.

For all the times I let You go.

For all the times You carried me.

All the times I could not see.

Every sadness, every pain.

To find my Truth in You again.

Elizabeth

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‘and lo I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world’

Jesus.

A Woman Living Grace

2012-02-04T02:57:00.000-08:00

May I be that ray of sunlight,

when the sky is overcast.

A petal from His Roses,

with fragrance made to last.

A hint of coming rainbows,

in the darkest Winter Storm,

and the softest pink horizon

to remind you of the Dawn.

Seeking out the wonderful,

with laughter on my face.

But most of all I pray to be,

A woman living Grace.

A child of God.

Friend to all.

Ever Loving heart.

Live my life with courage,

My God how Great Thou Art.

Dance to every melody.

Sing to every song.

Be the one to help you know

He Loved you all along.

Someday to help you see it too,

find a safer place.

But most of all I pray to be,

A woman living Grace.

May I be the one who never said,

‘I told you so my friend’.

May I be the one who always cared

beginning to the end.

The one who saw the good in all,

walked the extra mile.

Saw the Magic of His Plan,

and never lost her smile.

A hand to hold, when life grows old,

to finish up this race.

But most of all I pray to be,

A woman living Grace.

Elizabeth

God Bless

2012-01-02T14:23:00.000-08:00

God Bless us in the coming year,

with all the things our Lord holds dear.

An open heart and outstretched arms,

good health and safety from all harm.

Family and friends who care.

Enough to eat, enough to share.

A home to shelter, drawing nigh.

More laughter than the tears we cry,

and Peace,

within that private place

of Love

of Joy,

and precious Grace.

That God can always make a way

for every dream to have it’s day.

Wishing all a very Happy 2012,

Elizabeth.

Such Love

2011-12-14T05:39:00.000-08:00

I close my eyes

to see His Face.

So lost within His warm embrace.

And all the world just melts away,

this time, this place, this blessed day.

You come the times I need you most.

Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

And none can sway my Love for You,

nor height, nor depth, nor searing through,

the trials of life and death , so few

compared to all You gave.

And Christmas,

when my King came down.

Oh Holy night, without a sound.

Such precious Grace where none is found,

a lowly manger stall,

to die and bear it all.

You move my heart to blessed tears.

My soul unworthy through the years,

and yet You whisper ,’Here I am’.

Gentle Shepherd.

Wayward lamb.

And all that I so long to feel,

poured out, unending as I kneel

before the Cross, so started when,

such Love was born in Bethlehem.

Elizabeth

Isaiah 9:6,

'For unto us a child is born, unto us a child is given: and the goverment shall be on his shoulder;and his name shall be called Wonderful Councillor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.'

Thankful

2011-11-23T06:48:00.000-08:00

I am thankful for this day,

and the way that You love me.

Sunshine or rain,

always the same,

My Lord.

I see you in the Sunrise.

The mountains, the clouds.

Starry skies.

Lovers eyes.

Children’s smiles,

all the while,

with wonder.

I hear you in the bird song.

Wind through the trees.

Soft gentle breeze,

and whispers of my heart.

and I know You are with me.

Forgive me

every sin.

Cleansed by Grace,

such a Face

of Love.

and I am Thankful.

Elizabeth

In God We Trust

2011-11-11T05:31:00.000-08:00

In God We Trust.

In God we must,

or there is no Rhyme or Reason.

In God we trust,

In God we must,

The Reason for all Season.

and though for many times are hard

Believe ,receive His Gift.

Grace and hope where there is none,

the souls of men to lift.

More than this,

and worldly gain.

More than any other.

Courage in adversity,

a hand for one another.

Promise of a better day

A Blessed Time and Place.

Redemption for the Sins of Man.

Forgiveness bathed in Grace.

In God We Trust.

In God we must,

or there is no Rhyme or Reason.

In God we trust,

In God we must,

The Reason for all Season.

Elizabeth

There

2011-10-21T11:57:00.000-07:00

There,

The Tangled Place.

we find Gods Grace,

to be.

Imperfect

Flawed

Unknowing yet seeking

Something more than this.

Towards a crisis.

In a crisis.

Leaving crisis.

Turmoil

This life…..

There,

The Weary Place,

we find Gods Grace,

to be.

Expectations.

Limitations.

Wants and greed’s

Purpose, needs,

left empty.

On our knees

Praying please,

‘ Lord hear me.’

and There,

The Broken Place,

we find Gods Grace,

To be.

Elizabeth

Matthew 11: 28,

‘Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.’

Stained Glass

2011-10-21T10:23:00.000-07:00

Shards of broken glass, and more.

Littering

a concrete floor.

Every color.

Every shade.

Every shape of shattered made.

So cold, so dull and dirty

yet,

so much more,

lest we forget.

The Artist has a bigger view.

The brokenness of me and you.

Files the edges,

one by one.

Holds them up to catch the sun.

Piece by piece with Love and Sear.

Ever precious.

Ever dear.

Gentle rebirth of the soul.

A thousand shards to make us whole.

A lifetimes crafting to get right.

Lifted High to catch the Light.

To Shine with every wonder known,

when all the pieces find their Home.

Elizabeth

One Wish

2011-10-21T10:17:00.000-07:00

If I could have one wish for you,

it would be for you

to know God too.

Feel His Love

the way I do.

Yes,

That would be my wish for you.

To know that nothing here on earth

has Greater Value, Greater Worth,

than knowing Christ,

for that is Mirth.

All that glitters

is not Gold.

There is such wonder

to behold,

In Christ.

In Love.

In life.

In Him.

But all the rest will age.

Grow dim.

All the emptiness you feel.

All the hurt that needs to heal.

All the fear, and all the pain.

Would fade, as you are born again.

A work in progress by His Hands.

A role to play in Gods own Plan.

A purpose and a heart so filled,

it cannot help but overspill.

If I could have one wish for you

It would be for you

to know God too.

Feel His Love

the way I do.

Yes,

That would be my wish for you.

Elizabeth

I Know In My Heart

2011-10-21T10:10:00.000-07:00

I know

in my heart

You make all things new.

I know in my heart

You are with me.

I know in my heart

there’s a reason for all.

I know in my heart.

You forgive me.

I know in my heart.

there is much more still yet.

I know in my heart

You can see.

All of the pieces,

we hide from the world.

Every small fragment

of me.

I know in my heart.

You love how I try.

I know in my heart.

You know best.

I know in my heart.

There’s a plan for my life.

I know in my heart,

I am blessed.

Elizabeth

She

2011-09-27T05:56:00.000-07:00

I will bend,

but not break.

I will stand, but not on any pedestal.

Sometimes

in moments,

I will tremble and fall, even cry out,

and my God will purge the soul.

I shall dance in my Autumn.

Sing louder than ever before.

Shout from the mountains of life,

'Have Faith,

Another runs this show.'

Wear my best smile.

The prettiest dress.

Love with passion.

Live with laughter,

and hold within my heart

The Sunlight.

Elizabeth

Of Grace

2011-09-12T05:22:00.000-07:00

To think,

One man,

has changed the World.

A Carpenter, a fool they said,

Living prophecy, and Bled,

because He Loves you so.

To think,

Despite our sins,

Our failing race,

The Lamb of God,

Such precious Grace,

Loves you even though.

Through centuries His Words ring true,

Jesus Christ, Who so Loves You

Took the nails, the thorns, the shame,

Wrath of God , Endured the pain,

That we don’t have to.

A Carpenter, a fool they said,

Living prophecy, and Bled,

because He Loves you so.

He knew,

that there would come a day,

when we would lift our hands and pray,

God help me,

and He will.

To think,

God's Grace,

Can change the World.

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Matthew 28,20:

'and, lo,I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world'

Jesus.

Elizabeth

Branded

2011-08-30T08:40:00.000-07:00

You are my God

and I hear Your Call.

Brand me a Christian,

I don’t mind at all.

You are The Way,

The Truth and The Light.

You are The One,

Who will make all things right.

You are my Father,

and You are my Grace.

You are my Saviour,

Crucified in my place.

You are my Hope

and You are my Dreams

No mountain is ever,

as big as it seems.

You are my Heart

and I hear Your call.

So brand me a Christian,

I don’t mind,

at all

Elizabeth

There Is Always Wonderful

2011-08-22T06:37:00.000-07:00

There is always wonderful,

if we have eyes to see.

Even in the darkest hour,

I know my God Loves me.

Every trial we go through,

Has been through His Hands First.

He has a plan for every man,

There to quench all thirst.

Step by step He leads us through,

carries us awhile.

Until we leave our fears behind,

and Grace bestows a smile.

Our Father knows our every need,

Never lets us go

Though we may wander far away

Still yet He Loves us so.

Even in the roughest storms

I know my God Loves me

We walk by Faith and Grace assured,

of Wonders yet to see.

Elizabeth

Drawing Nigh

2011-08-19T05:52:00.000-07:00

Help me Father.

Hear my prayer.

Calm my every fear.

Help me where my Faith grows weak.

Draw me ever near.

Stave away the thorns that tear.

Help me walk by Grace.

All You need, I want to be.

Help me find my place.

I try so hard to rise above,

but yet the tears still flow,

I am here on bended knees

Begging just to know.

Why so many trials Lord?

Why is nothing clear?

Help me Father, understand,

and Draw me ever near.

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James 4:8,

‘ Draw nigh to God and He will draw nigh to you.”

Elizabeth

Spaces

2011-08-19T05:31:00.000-07:00

Sometimes God puts spaces,

Just so we can see

How much we need to trust Him

To set the captive free.

Sometimes God puts people,

to help us understand.

Nothing is by chance,

everything is planned.

Sometimes God puts Love there

Unconditional and true

To know that you are treasured

For simply being you.

We are all His children.

He knows our every need.

Even in our greatest fears

even when we bleed.

Sometimes God puts spaces,

Just so we can see

How much we need to trust in Him

and not in you or me.

Elizabeth

Living Words

2011-08-07T05:52:00.000-07:00

Give me words to write Dear Lord,

to touch anothers heart.

Offer hope, where there is none,

find a place to start.

Give me words with meaning.

Give me words to stir.

Something more than he or me,

or them, or him, or her.

Something meaningful and good.

Purposeful and real.

Something right, and pure, and true.

Something that will heal.

and God said, 'I have given them,

within my 'Living Word',

Use your heart, be not afraid,

and My Voice will be heard.'

Elizabeth

Romany

2011-07-26T11:33:00.000-07:00

Life is The Spirit.

Love is the heart.

Joy is in finding,

that most sacred part....

The Place we are grateful,

for every good thing.

Celebrate wonder,

hear the birds sing.

Smell every flower.

Dream every dream,

and nothing,

is ever,

as bad as it seems.

Life is The Spirit.

Essence of Light.

At one with Creation,

where all things are right.

Elizabeth

River

2011-07-26T11:27:00.000-07:00

There is a River, we call life, and God controls the flow.

Nothing we can really do, but let it be and so.

Other peoples choices, though we may view as wrong,

are just a way of learning,

the right notes to the song.

Nothing set in concrete, a journey to that place,

and on the way the value

of meaningful and Grace.

We can’t control the river, only let it flow

Do our part, touch a heart,

With Love, to help it grow.

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1 Corinthians 13,

'If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing.

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away.

When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways. For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.'

So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.'

Elizabeth

I Believe

2011-07-12T14:53:00.000-07:00

I believe,

In every good thing shining.

Clouds have silver lining.

Dancing in the rain.

I believe,

In sunshine after showers.

Love has all the power.

Morning comes again.

I believe,

In Grace for one another.

Holding up a brother.

Compassion when we fall.

and I believe,

Life is how you live it,

with Courage to forgive it,

and overcome it all.

Elizabeth

Blind Faith

2011-07-12T14:49:00.000-07:00

Some call it Blind Faith,

when we cant see tomorrow.

Refuse to step into

the quick sand of sorrow.

Defy giving up, defy giving in.

Dancing barefoot

to the music within.

All that we are,

is all we can be.

You being you,

and me being me.

Step away from the crowd

look to the soul.

With courage and will,

each find their goal.

Wear your best smile,

push away tears.

Be brave and bold

dust off all fears.

When life sends you lemons

go make lemonade.

Serve it to all

who still need the parade.

Some call it Blind Faith,

not giving in.

Dancing barefoot

to the music within.

Refuse to step into

the quick sand of sorrow.

Still loving today,

with all hope in tomorrow.

Elizabeth

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John 16:33,

'These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer;I have overcome the world'.

Moonlight Swim

2011-07-12T14:41:00.000-07:00

I swam beneath the moon tonight,

a thousand stars all shining bright.

Soft warm water rippled round,

and there, such perfect peace was found.

All the trials of the day,

gently floated far away.

None but crickets chirping low,

could steal the joy of letting go.

Just God, the moon, the night and I,

at One beneath a starlit sky.

Elizabeth

Celebrating Freedom

2011-06-30T05:07:00.000-07:00

Anticipation fills the night.

Looking up,

a wondrous sight.

Celebrating Freedom ....

Glitzy sparkles in the sky, and,

in the corner of my eye,

A Star.

Violet, red, blue, and white,

lighting up the velvet night,

and,

behind the smoke,

A Star.

Ever Faithful, ever Shining,

strung from Heaven,

Stars.

Quietly watching the world.

The soft beams of Eternity.

Celebrating Freedom.

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Wishing all a safe and wonderful July 4th!

Elizabeth

Home

2011-06-25T05:41:00.000-07:00

I look up at the evening star,

wonder how you really are,

So hard to know,

so many miles apart.

Will I ever get to say, ‘I love you’

as time slips away.

Or thank you so much,

every way , you loved me.

Knitting, stitching,

So well dressed,

Sacrificed,

and gave your best, to raise me.

There is an ocean now between,

My family, my country green.

My mother dear, so dear to me,

Too far away, to hear me say,

I miss you.

I pray my God will grant me grace,

One more time to see her face

and linger in that warm embrace of Home.

Elizabeth

Far From Done Yet

2011-06-23T05:51:00.000-07:00

Sitting here quietly,

counting my debt.

Could be overwhelming,

but never forget

how far we have come,

and are far from done yet……..

No current employment,

one day at a time.

I still believe,

all the magic is mine.

Bin here before, and will visit again.

Such is the world,

and the passage of men.

Some count their Blessings

in money and toys

But real wealth is measured in peace and in joy.

In helping another be all they can be,

an investment of heart, is the real legacy.

We all have our talents,

Gifts we can share.

Each one of us precious.

Each one of us rare.

Trials will come, and trials will go,

but hold fast to hope, and all that you know.

Could be overwhelming,

but never forget.

How far we have come,

and are far from done yet………

Elizabeth

Making A Difference

2011-06-19T05:29:00.000-07:00

We have to make a difference

by the things we do.

Reaching out, touching hearts,

not just me or you.

Have to use our talents

have to search our souls

Make it right

be the Light,

pursuing worthwhile goals.

We have to make a difference,

be the cog that turns a wheel

Be the best,

bypass the rest,

help a heart to heal.

Hope to make a better place,

spread some hope, a smile.

Leave a legacy of Love,

to make it all worthwhile.

Elizabeth

This Moment

2011-06-19T05:23:00.000-07:00

Sunshine,

soft breezes,

no shoes on her feet.

A big smile,

so worthwhile,

so feeling complete.

No worries,

no hurries,

all in good time.

Carefree,

to be me,

this moment

is mine.

Elizabeth

Only Faith

2011-06-08T05:26:00.000-07:00

Guard my heart,

keep me strong.

Fuel my Faith

to carry on.

Do the tasks,

so set by You.

Keep me shining

through and through.

Move the mountains

ford the streams.

Only Faith

can fill our dreams.

Help me Lord,

where I am weak.

Thoughts and actions,

words to speak.

Keep me thankful.

Keep me bright.

In such a world,

where wrong seems right.

and I will do my very best,

To stay on task,

and leave the rest,

To You.

Elizabeth

Smile

2011-05-25T05:38:00.000-07:00

Smile, tho your heart is breaking,

Smile, you are not forsaken.

God has a Plan,

and He can make a way.

Smile there’s no use in crying,

don’t ever give up trying.

You’ve come this far,

and you are made to Shine.

Life has a way of changing,

Miracles rearranging,

There’ll be a day, you can say

I know why.

Smile, this is just a hiccup,

don’t drag your feet, you’ll trip up.

Look right ahead,

and instead,

Wear a smile.

Elizabeth

My Fathers Daughter

2011-05-22T15:55:00.000-07:00

I am my Fathers daughter.

None shall lay me low,

Not life, nor stress, nor broken hearts,

Never letting go.

Never giving up on life

All the things I am,

and when it all comes crashing down,

Still, I will say I can.

My father taught me much I know

Life lessons all the rest,

Live and love with all your heart,

Give every day your best.

This storm has been a hard one,

still pounding on my heart.

Depression came and crushed my soul,

but here’s the winning part.

I am my Fathers daughter.

None shall lay me low,

Not life, nor stress, nor broken hearts,

Never letting go.

Elizabeth

Sadness

2011-05-17T05:28:00.000-07:00

Gotta get out of this pit Lord.

Gotta climb out of this part.

Some call it depression.

I call it repression.

Stuffing the hurt in my heart.

Gotta get out of this sadness,

Reclaim the joy in my soul.

Nothing so bad,

keeping me sad

Help me Dear Lord to feel whole.

Gotta find sunshine in rain Lord

Gotta hold onto me tight

Help me to see

All I can be,

and everything will be alright.

Elizabeth

A Mothers Prayer

2011-05-09T14:09:00.000-07:00

Jesus hold my children,

Encircled by Your arms.

Protect and guard their tender hearts,

Away from Worldly harm.

Keep them safe and healthy,

Walking by Your side.

Strong, but always humble,

Free from foolish pride.

Jesus hold my children,

Every minute, every day.

Fill them with Your Presence,

Teach them of Your Way.

To learn of Godly Value,

In everything they do.

Help me Lord, to raise them up,

To Love and Honor You.

Amen

------------------(revisited for Mothers Day.)

Blessings to Moms everywhere!

with love.......

Elizabeth

Prayer

2011-05-07T12:35:00.000-07:00

Giving it to You Lord,

every single part.

Every test, the worst , the best

not sure where to start.

I don’t have any answers

And I don’t have any plans

Faith is thin,

so caving in,

Could you please hold my heart.

Giving it to You Lord,

every single fear,

We’ve come a way, with more to go,

but could You meet me here.

the load is really heavy now,

Despite the best of me,

I get so lost along the way,

And sometimes cannot see.

So I’m giving it to You Lord.

There is no other way.

I am spent, and I am weak,

with trembling hands to pray.

Help me to be there for all,

even as it rains.

and know that You are with me still

To find my feet again.

Elizabeth

What Now

2011-04-29T05:10:00.000-07:00

What now my King,

what do I bring

when You know every thought.

All mistakes, heartfelt aches

answers I have sought.

What now and where,

and how and who.

Where do I place my feet.

I just don't know

which way to go,

perhaps admit defeat.

but No.

You did not make me so.

What were You thinking when

You wrote the story of my life,

and did it please You then?

I just don't fit into a box.

No real Denomination.

Neither Lord I think do You,

my God of Every Nation.

What now my King,

what do I bring?

for my eyes cannot see.

Then I know,

'Be Still, Let Go.

Rest awhile in Me.'

Elizabeth

Beloved Lamb Of God

2011-04-10T11:24:00.000-07:00

There he hung in place of me.

Scourged and beaten endlessly,

Nailed,

impaled,

Left to die.

Spat upon,

by passers by.

Beloved Lamb of God.

Ransomed on the Sinners Tree,

Crucified that I walk free.

Forgiven,

Risen.

Scarlet dawn.

Sacred blood.

The veil is torn.

Beloved Lamb of God.

One heart, One life, One death, One plan.

The Hand of Grace to every man.

Broken,

Bruised ,

Condemned,

Restored.

Mercy pours ,

through open doors.

Beloved Lamb of God.

No One

2011-04-10T11:19:00.000-07:00

No one is No one.

We all have fears.

We all have scarring.

We all have tears,

and,

We all have magic,

just of our own,

waiting to pour,

should we find our way Home.

Elizabeth

Gift

2011-04-10T11:11:00.000-07:00

Love is not something we can box,

or channel, or even determine,

it just is.

Flowing from my heart to yours

freely,

gladly,

thankfully.

With no conditions, expectations or strings.

Just warmth.

Be warmed ,

and know that the world is not so evil.

and our God is still good.

Elizabeth

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Philippians 4:8,

‘Finally brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are noble, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy- meditate on these things.’

Lord Bless The Children

2011-03-23T10:40:00.000-07:00

What can we do Lord?

What can we say?

All I can do is keep smiling, and pray.

You pull the strings Lord.

You have a plan.

Because You are in me,

I know I can.

All has a Season.

All has a time.

Defying our reason.

Defying our rhyme.

We must just trust, there will be a way.

Hold onto Faith.

Keep on smiling and pray.

Lord Bless the children.

The hungry and poor.

Help us to be there,

to offer them more.

Lest we forget,

The Reason You came.

Hope for the Hopeless,

in Your Sacred Name.

What can we do Lord?

What can we say?

All we can do,

is keep smiling, and pray.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SLtGZfeJJE

Elizabeth

His Voice

2011-03-20T06:13:00.000-07:00

I need to write for Jesus.

I need to be a voice.

When all the world condemns you,

Stand up, be true, Rejoice!

Listen to His Heart cry,

whisper through the soul.

His Gentleness, Compassion.

With Love to make us whole.

Look around and Thank Him.

For everything that’s good.

All the rest will fall in place,

just the way it should.

Take time to smell the flowers,

to dream and laugh out loud.

So beautiful, His wonders,

all marveling allowed.

I need to write for Jesus,

The words He gives my Heart.

He loves you just the way you are.

His Precious work of Art.

When all the world condemns you

Stand up, be true, Rejoice.

Our God is ever Faithful,

and we should be His Voice.

Elizabeth

Here To Grow

2011-03-12T04:51:00.000-08:00

I don’t know much, but I do know,

there is a God who Loves us so

and each of us,

is here to grow.

I am not rich, but in my heart,

I know my life, I know my part.

There my worth, and there my soul

to help another, to feel whole.

We all fall down ,and hurt and heal.

With thorns and scars ,as life reveals.

It’s hard sometimes, to find a way

with nothing left , no hope to pray.

There is Joy, within a smile.

You can walk another mile.

You can Love and You can be,

shining bright for all to see.

Each of us has something rare

Something wonderful to share.

I don’t know much, but I do know,

there is a God, who Loves us so.

Faith

2011-03-02T08:15:00.000-08:00

God has His Hand on me,

and God has His Hand on you.

We can get in the way,

but He will have His Day,

be assured every word will come true.

He planted His Love in your heart.

I know for I so see that part.

Try as you may,

every which way,

and He’ll take you right back to the start.

You don’t have to believe me, just wait.

Call it life, call it luck, call it Fate.

I know He is real,

with all power to Heal.

You will see, you and He have a date.

So I give it all up to Him.

Every Fall, every trial and sin.

I know He Loves you,

even more than I do.

In the end, you will bend,

He will win.

Elizabeth

More Than I

2011-02-15T08:17:00.000-08:00

I see candles,

in the darkness.

I see rainbows way up high.

I see sunshine through the storm clouds.

I see something more than I.

I feel Loved,

and I feel needed.

I feel full of Gods own heart.

I feel blessed beyond all measure.

Just to be, and play my part.

I can dance,

and I hear music.

Every minute, every day.

Listen do you hear His Heart Cry?

‘Trust in me’, to make a way.

I see angels,

all around me.

Not in church, or in the sky.

Hands held out to help another

This is God, and this is why.

I see candles,

in the darkness.

I see rainbows way up high.

I see sunshine through the storm clouds.

I see something more than I.

Elizabeth

Thorned

2011-02-05T08:11:00.000-08:00

Lord could you hold me, just for a while.

So overwhelmed,

So hard to smile.

So hard to stand.

So hard to be.

All of the things that this life needs of me.

Lord could you touch me, deep in my soul.

Help me to be.

Just to stay whole.

So full of fears,

spilling only to You.

Strengthen my heart,

My Faith Lord,

In You.

and Lord,

Could You be there,

for all feeling pain.

Help them to heal,

Feel worthy again.

Help them to shine,

for we all have Your Light.

Only waiting to burn,

by Your Grace,

by Your Might.

But just for tonight, could You hold me awhile.

Reach into my heart, with all reason to smile.

Comfort my Soul, be my Rock, Staff, and Shield.

Empower my Spirit, that I too am healed.

Elizabeth

Ephesians 6:10,

'Finally my ,brethren,be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might'

AfterAll

2011-02-03T18:14:00.000-08:00

After all that I have done.

The battles fought, and lost and won.

Who could love me Lord as You?

Scarred ,imperfect,

through and through.

And after all that I have lived,

who but You could quite forgive.

Mistakes, heartbreaks, and pouring shame.

Arms outstretched to catch the rain.

And after all the hurt and pain

Are we ever whole again?

Can I ever rise to be,

all that You can see in me.

I wonder Lord, and wait on You.

Lead my heart in all I do.

Lead my hands to serve in Love.

Every good thing from above.

Every blessing Lord to see.

So much more than simply me.

Elizabeth

Grace

2011-01-25T15:13:00.000-08:00

Don’t put me on a pedestal.

For I will surely fall.

I am a person, just like you,

with a past,

and all.

I have a heart.

I have a mind,

and sometimes get so lost.

Then Jesus draws me nigh again,

to everything a cost.

We build walls up,

then tear them down,

when Satan comes to play.

But God is right there tugging too,

'This is not the way'.

So help me when the walls fall down.

Build them back in place.

I am Yours.

You are mine,

and all the rest,

Is Grace.

2 Corinthians 12:9

‘And he said unto me, My Grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness’.

Elizabeth

Redeemed

2011-01-25T07:11:00.000-08:00

I can’t change the world Lord.

I can’t move a heart.

But You can,

should You deem it so,

and I can play my part.

To Love, to Live,

the smallest Flame.

Striving just to be,

Worthy of Forgiveness,

and all You give to me.

I can’t move the mountains.

I can’t calm the sea.

But You can,

should You deem it so,

and in that I am Free.

In Your Words I find my peace.

In my heart, Your Grace,

and everything I struggle with

will one day fall in place.

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1 Corinthians 13:12-13,

'For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as I am known.'

Elizabeth

Lamb Song

2011-01-17T07:29:00.000-08:00

What can I give Him,

poor as I am.

Just another sinner.

just another lamb.

What have I to offer,

cobwebs, dust and dirt.

How can I make a difference,

in such a world of hurt.

but……

Jesus said ,‘Come Hither,

just the way you are

I will not let you wither,

I am the Bright and Morning Star.

I am the snow capped mountains.

The rivers running free.

Star full skies,

new born cries.

All are born of Me.

I am the glow of Sunrise.

The silver in the dew.

The fragrance of the flowers,

and I have need of you.

Not because your pretty.

Not because your smart.

Just because you hear me,

and Love lives in your heart.

Elizabeth

Cogs And Wheels

2011-01-08T13:19:00.000-08:00

So it goes around and round,

up and down and sideways.

Cogs and Wheels

False and Real

More often , not quite my way.

Sink and swim,

Fall right in,

Come up drenched in Sorrow.

All I am,

Is all I can,

Ever hopeful for tomorrow.

Tomorrow never comes they say,

I know that’s not true.

When we give it up to God,

He gives it back to you.

Perhaps not glitzy worldly dreams,

Or everlasting fun.

but Rainbows every now and then,

Moments in the Sun.

Precious Golden moments.

My feet on solid ground

Cogs and wheels

False and Real

Still turning all around.

Help me keep my feet here Lord,

Where I can clearly see,

not up and down and sideways,

but standing firm and free.

Elizabeth

For Her

2011-01-02T07:36:00.000-08:00

You think no-one cares,

but they do,

You think life’s unfair,

very true.

That all is determined by wealth,

and by stature,

When love is on offer,

It seems not to matter,

and none have felt pain,

as you do.

but,

All is forgiven.

Jesus is risen,

HE moves the mountains,

Not I.

His Love is healing,

His Power revealing.

He chooses the time and the place.

I know, He has Saved me,

His heart cry He gave me,

walking by Faith, bathed in Grace.

Listen, your soul hears Him whisper.

Know you are Loved by the King.

A brand new beginning,

Forgiven from sinning,

Open the door,

Let Love in.

Elizabeth

New

2011-01-02T07:25:00.000-08:00

A New Year, a new chance,

to get things right

to live.

New music, and a new dance,

to give all we can give.

Letting go of yesteryear,

grabbing hold of now.

Driven by His Purpose

to find our place somehow.

A New Year, a new chance,

to grow and learn and be.

Everything God calls us to,

with eyes that truly see.

Hearts that truly feel Him tug.

Ears that truly hear.

Arms extending God’s own hug.

Faith replacing Fear.

A New Year, a new chance,

to touch a heart or two.

Make a difference, be a friend,

ever real and true.

Just as Jesus walked in Love,

so our steps should be

A New Year, a new chance,

For God in you,

and me.

1 John 3:11,

‘For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another'

Elizabeth

Pieces

2011-01-01T15:48:00.000-08:00

Love is not,

me or mine,

God provides that role

Love is Him,

full, and fine,

standing strong,

and whole.

Love is not,

How I wish ,

that I could change the world.

But touching hearts,

one at a time,

Helping hope unfurl.

Love is not,

so pure or clean,

seeds start in the dirt.

Love is unconditional,

and sometimes hands get hurt.

……

Love is God,

in pieces.

Striving to come through,

in goodness, mercy, joy and peace,

and the courage to be you……

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May there be many more ‘pieces’ in 2011.…..

Every blessing, in His Love,

Elizabeth.

The Birth Of Grace

2010-12-25T13:27:00.000-08:00

So quietly,

so calm the night.

As overhead a Star so bright,

shone to a lowly place,

and there,

The Birth of Grace.

No trumpets heralding a king,

Or gilded armies did He bring,

Just a baby , in the straw,

Born to show us all much more,

than glitzy wrappings,

wine and song.

A better place where all belong,

and Love is poured out all day long.

So quietly,

my wish for you,

Is Peace of mind in all you do.

Joy and Love,

The precious kind,

So few of us are blessed to find

Hidden in that lowly place,

of selflessness,

The Birth of Grace.

Merry Christmas to all, with love,

Elizabeth.

Emmanuel

2010-12-23T06:06:00.000-08:00

Have we forgotten who He was,

that babe so long ago.

The Reason for the Season,

so many have let go.

He said,‘Fear not’

He said, ‘Hold Fast’

beware of those who come,

discrediting Gods Holy Word,

The Sacredness of One.

Have we forgotten what He did,

How He lived and died,

Born to save the very souls,

He knew would Crucify.

Born to show a better way,

Compassion and Forgiving,

Hope among a hopeless world,

Life is still worth living.

Have we forgotten,

Love is All

The Greatest Love of all,

Surrendering the Heavens,

to a dirty manger stall.

To walk among the lowliest,

that we have eyes to see,

when we help the least of them,

God tells us

you serve Me.

Christmas is the Gift of Love.

The warmth of God’s embrace.

Reaching out, reaching down,

with empathy and Grace.

The Reason for the Season,

so many have let go.

When Love came down,

Emmanuel.

The Christ child, long ago.

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Matthew 28:20,

':and lo I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world'

Elizabeth

Merry Christmas to All ... with love.

Mary's Child

2010-12-21T06:43:00.000-08:00

Many , many years ago, a teenage girl gave birth

In a dark and lowly stable, on the straw, and damp, cold earth.

ave birth.

All of heaven watching, as the babe became a boy,

learned to talk, play and walk,

Firstborn pride and joy.

Every time he stumbled, his mother ran to see.

Wipe his tears, still his fears, bandage wounded knees.

When he had a fever she would swaddle him with love,

rocking, singing lullabies,

witnessed from above.

His father taught him Carpentry, a boy should learn a trade.

His oldest son, ‘Beloved One,’ a young man to be made.

Teaching all the skills he knew, walk tall and unafraid,

schooling him as best he could,

for the rest he prayed.

So it was he grew in years.

Learned to teach and heal.

Gentle, kind, and gracious,

Stamped with Heavens seal.

Cried a thousand tears, the day her Jesus died.

Pierced and torn in anguish, as the spear lunged in His side.

Lifting hands to Heaven, for God’s Mercy to prevail.

Far beyond a mothers heart, as God allowed each nail.

Even Angels closed their eyes, that day upon the Cross.

The Holy One, Gods only Son,

Born to die, to save the lost.

The veil was torn, and Hope reborn, as Jesus Rose Again.

‘The Christmas Child’, unwrapping God, every day since then.

Celebrate ‘Emmanuel,’ His birth and Crucifixion.

His Grace and Living Presence, with hearts of true conviction.

Regift His Love each moment, tell others of ‘His Story.’

So much more than once a year,

Mary’s child.

Gods Glory.

Elizabeth

Written in His Love.

Christmas Bells

2010-12-21T06:35:00.000-08:00

The Christmas bells are ringing.

Wear your pretty dress,

A smile, a song, a hug for all.

Give this day your best.

The Birthday of our Savior.

Rejoice, in deed and heart.

Angels sing in Heaven,

Dear Lord, How Great Thou Art.

Tell those you love, I love you.

Husbands kiss your wives,

and wives, be women all day long.

Glad to be alive.

Dance like no ones looking.

Sing like no one hears.

Spend time with your children,

this precious time of year.

Goodwill to men, and Peace on Earth.

The Christmas bells still ring.

Despite two thousand years or more,

Hosanna to The King.

Elizabeth

Foretold

2010-11-30T05:32:00.000-08:00

My God has a Plan for me,

as perfect as a plan can be.

To use my heart, my skills, my life.

A child of God, mother, wife.

Teacher, poet, molded clay,

to stretch, and grow,

in every way.

Bringing Glory to my King.

Not of me, but all of Him.

My God has a plan for all,

with ears to hear The Shepherd call.

His precious lambs, so often lost,

but One, so born to pay the cost.

Upon that Holy Precious Night,

a second chance, to do things right.

Foretold,

that eve when Love came down.

Already written, lost then found.

A sprinkled remnant, set apart.

Not of man, but God’s own heart.

With eyes to see His Plan unfold,

The Greatest Story ever told.

His perfect Love, His Beauty shine.

In you and yours, and me and mine.

Every good thing, every way.

Lifting humbled hands to pray.

Knowing our God has a Plan,

and when we can’t,

to know He can.

Elizabeth

Matthew 1: 22,23,

‘Now all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet saying,

BEHOLD, A VIRGIN SHALL BE WITH CHILD, AND SHALL CALL HIS NAME EM-MAN-UEL, which being interpreted is, God with us.’

This Day

2010-11-24T05:23:00.000-08:00

How beautiful my heart feels,

when I am filled with You.

Hope and Peace, Joy released,

in everything I do.

Music playing in my soul.

Light and Love and laughter.

Wonder all around me,

and happy ever after.

No promise for this lifetime,

but that’s ok with me.

I shall dance to Heaven,

and the One who sets me free.

Breathing in the mountains.

Strolling through the leaves.

Everything that’s in me,

Rejoice, Shine Bright, Believe.

All the wondrous Color.

Fall in her finest dress.

Eyes to see, and ears to hear,

This day, my Lord has Blessed.

Elizabeth

Giving Thanks

2010-11-20T17:16:00.000-08:00

Help me always to be Thankful,

for the gift of knowing Love.

So stretched and burdened by this world,

to lift my heart above.

Surrounded by Your Blessings,

we often do not see.

May I never take for granted,

the way that You Love me.

I thank You for the air I breathe.

I thank You for Provision.

I thank You for the good and bad,

under Heaven's Supervision.

I thank You for my children,

may they grow strong in You.

I thank You for my friends in Christ,

who help me make it through.

Indebted Lord, my heart is full,

so Thankful for Your Grace.

Thankful for Your Holy Word,

glimpses of Your Face.

Thankful for Your Spirit,

Precious, Holy Essence.

and so much more, beyond all words,

Thankful for Your Presence.

Elizabeth

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1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18,

'Rejoice evermore.

Pray without ceasing.

In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.'

I know

2010-11-20T17:09:00.000-08:00

‘I know’,

Can you hear Him?

That soft gentle voice,

Bidding Rejoice,

through it all.

When nothing goes right.

In the chill of the night,

‘I know’.

As He stills me,

and fills me with Hope.

There is nothing I can feel ,

my Lord and Savior cannot heal.

Bore the nails, His whole life long.

‘I know',

In Him, the weak prove strong.

Then my heart so fit to burst,

as the least become first.

‘I know’

In the glow , of His smile.

So drenched in His Grace,

Drawing nigh, His Embrace.

Lord of All,

softly calling,

‘I know.’

Elizabeth

A Moment

2010-11-10T05:25:00.000-08:00

I look around me everyday and hear the people worry.

Little things, so trivial, and always in a hurry.

Take some time to share some kindness.

Slow down and let it go.

Moments are for making,

More precious than you know.

A moment just to hug a child.

A moment just to smile.

A moment for the weary,

Sit down, and rest a while.

A moment to say thank you,

A moment for a prayer.

A moment just to breathe and be,

To know our Lord is there.

I look around me every day, the hustle of our race,

I don’t see much of Gentleness, Compassion, Love or Grace.

Endless competition, selfishness and greed,

In places full of heartbreak, begging human need.

Take a moment, make it count,

the world will go on turning.

Hear the Voice within your heart, ever tugging, yearning.

A moment just For His Names Sake.

Holy Spirit flow.

Moments are for making,

far more precious than you know.

Elizabeth

Matthew 25:40,

'In as much as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.'

Jesus And A Lamb

2010-10-27T06:40:00.000-07:00

I have a painting on my hearth,

Jesus and a lamb.

When I feel like giving up,

it reminds me who I am,

Tells me He will Carry me,

when I can walk no more.

When I am faint, He Stands for me,

to open one more door.

It reminds me of a Greater Love,

than any I have known.

Always holding onto me,

pierced hands to lead me Home.

Always saying, ‘don’t quit now

Have I not brought you far,

I Am , you can, because of me,

and I know where you are.’

Lay all your burdens down this night

in My Arms to rest.

Be assured you are My Lamb,

and know that you are Blessed.

Elizabeth

Isaiah 40:11.

‘He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart’

I So Pray

2010-10-26T06:56:00.000-07:00

Another work week,

let me be,

all the things you ask of me.

Ever joyful, shining true

not of self, but all of You.

If I am wronged,

may I forgive,

bearing Jesus as I live.

May I see,

the good in all.

Catch me Father,

when I fall.

Another work week,

I so pray,

Your gentle Glory,

every day.

Elizabeth

I Am

2010-10-22T06:04:00.000-07:00

Call me a Fool for Jesus,

I don’t really care.

Nothing else is worth a light,

unless His Light is there.

I don’t want to settle,

for less than knowing Him.

and,

I sure need a Savior

To wash away my sin.

So very far from perfect.

So very far from Home.

I wouldn’t want to be here,

without Him on the Throne.

Nothing else makes any sense,

without The Fathers Plan,

so call me a Fool for Jesus

and I will smile,

I am.

Elizabeth

Reflection

2010-10-20T05:37:00.000-07:00

I am not worldly,

not at all people smart.

Take quite the bruising,

wearing this heart.

Honest and open,

tender and deep.

Full of compassion,

for all that I meet.

Sometimes just shredded,

salted and burned,

but here is a lesson,

I long ago learned.

My Father once told me,

So wise and so kind.

Look into the mirror,

Do you like who you find?

Did you give all you could?

Have you lived at your best?

Then go to your heart,

Find Jesus, and rest.

Elizabeth

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John 14:1

‘Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.’

By Grace

2010-10-16T06:34:00.000-07:00

To everything a reason,

A Season of its own.

I think about it all sometimes,

when I feel far from Home.

How far we’ve come,

The Race to run.

The how and why and who.

Then I can smile,

Give Thanks a while,

it all comes back to You.

Life knocks me down

You Raise me up,

Sunshine in the rain.

When I am lost, You find me,

to draw me nigh again.

When I am weak,

You gird my heart.

When I am spent, renew,

Remind me who I really am,

and all that I should do.

Let go, let God,

Go be a Voice,

and all that I can be.

Play my part,

His Love, my heart,

by Grace, Eternally.

Elizabeth

Yearning

2010-10-16T06:29:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I write for His Names Sake.

Sometimes, I write for me,

To know my God is listening,

and In Him I am Free.

Free from all the heartache,

The world, and all its pain.

Free to dance.

Free to sing.

To be a child again.

Free to walk the meadows,

Feel the breezes blow.

Drinking in the Mountains,

Gaze at stars and know.

Our God is ever close at hand.

Our God is ever real.

Our God who made the universe,

Can Bless, Possess and Heal.

So Lord I ask for healing,

Such a sickness in our land.

Strengthen me,

That I may be,

an ever ready hand.

Bathe me in the wonder,

Untainted, pure and sweet.

A Child of God, unkempt, unshod,

with grass beneath her feet.

Elizabeth

Heart Cry

2010-10-12T05:34:00.000-07:00

‘If We've ever needed You,’

I heard the song today.

Thought about your trials,

closed my eyes to pray.

We think we are forsaken.

We feel so all alone,

but when we give it all to Him,

He gently leads us Home.

‘If We've ever needed You’

Every single day.

Every single moment.

Every single way.

So many times we crumble.

So many times we fall.

‘If We've ever needed You’

The Heart Cry of us all.

Elizabeth

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2biS7-Tuxw

Tomorrow

2010-10-08T05:37:00.000-07:00

I don’t know about tomorrow.

Just one day at a time.

Sometimes Lord I feel my life

is such an uphill climb

At other times I know it’s just

The Enemy at play.

Help me Father to stay strong,

and send him on his way.

I know that I am truly blessed,

by health and heart and soul.

and all the rest is nothing much,

just human worldly goals.

So help me when I’m weary.

Lift me when I’m weak.

Remind me who I am in You,

whenever sorrows speak.

and always Jesus, full of Love.

At all times full of Grace.

Every minute, every day,

Blessed to see Your Face.

I don’t know about tomorrow.

only one day at a time.

But I do know my heart is Yours,

and Your heart nurtures mine.

Elizabeth

Of Miracles

2010-09-27T06:37:00.000-07:00

Who would have thought she’d make it,

a million miles from home.

So far away from everything

she ever called her own.

A misfit in a far off land,

battered bruised and hurt.

Broken, crumbled to the core,

bleeding in the dirt.

If she could only touch His Robe...

if such a robe were real?

could she,

would she ever dare….

to Hope, to cry, to heal.

Miracles do happen.

They happen every day.

When all the walls come crashing down,

Our God can make a way.

It’s all about a walk of Faith.

Grace and letting go.

Knowing in the darkest hour,

God still Loves you so.

Who would have thought he’d ever be,

a different kind of man.

Gentle kind and full of Love,

To tell the world, you can.

Despite addictions, jail, and past.

Women wine and song.

God loves the broken sinner,

In our weakness, He is strong.

If he could only touch His Robe...

if such a robe were real?

could he,

would he ever dare….

To Hope, to cry, to heal.

Miracles do happen

They happen every day

When all the walls come crashing down,

Our God can make a way.

It’s all about a walk of Faith.

and Standing in the rain.

Knowing even as it pours,

the sun will shine again.

Elizabeth

Fall

2010-09-20T07:09:00.000-07:00

There’s a nip in the air this evening.

Autumn drawing nigh.

and far across the mountain peaks,

God’s splendor lights the sky.

So very glad to See You Lord,

when Faith is wearing thin.

Sometimes Lord, just sometimes….

I let the world come in.

There You are, reminding me,

everything is fine.

Just the way You want it,

Your Plan Lord,

not mine.

Autumn when the old leaves fall,

Summers pages spent.

Every season learning more,

Let go, let God ,repent.

We get caught up in worldly webs,

despite every promise made.

God untangles all our mess,

and by His Blood we’re Saved.

We fall like leaves, in seasons.

He rakes us in a pile,

to one by one uncrumple,

with Love and Mercy’s smile.

Sunsets ever Golden.

Mornings ever new.

All we ever need to do

is keep our eyes on You.

Creator of the Universe,

Alive in every part.

Sights and smells and wonders,

anointing so my heart.

There’s a nip in the air this evening.

Autumn drawing nigh.

and far across the mountain peaks,

God’s splendor lights the sky.

So very glad to See You Lord,

when Faith is wearing thin.

Sometimes Lord, just sometimes….

we let the world come in.

Elizabeth

Friday On A Monday

2010-09-20T07:03:00.000-07:00

Feels like Friday on a Monday.

So glad Your coming too.

Lord, I’d never make it.

without All Faith in You.

All the gripes, and grumbles,

nothing ever right.

Try and try and try again,

just a little sight.

Just a little kindness,

seasoned well with Grace.

One step forward, two steps back,

So thankful for Your Face.

Such a work in Progress,

Every part of man.

Every part of every day,

part of who I am.

Guess we’ll get there one day.

Wherever there may be.

So glad to know Your in this too,

walking close to me.

and …..Friday on a Monday,

Oh well , this too shall pass…

In You, all things will come to be,

and find their place, at last.

Elizabeth

Essence

2010-09-10T08:19:00.000-07:00

Feeling so full of His Presence tonight.

Overworked, underpaid, but you know,

it’s alright…..

Serving my God is where I want to be,

despite of, regardless,

The Essence of me.

Feeling so Loved, so upbeat, and so blessed.

You can keep all possessions, for I have the best.

Our small piece of Heaven, with birdsong and trees.

So Fragrant, untainted, with Love in the breeze.

A sunset so Golden, adorning the sky.

Drink for the thirsty, as evening draws nigh.

Fruit on the Vines,

ripe to bursting and sweet.

Full to the brim, and with Him ,so complete.

Tomorrow I minister where I can see,

all of the people that used to be me.

Lord, help me shine, help me lead them to You,

and their own piece of Heaven

where all is made new.

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1 Corinthians 2:12,

‘Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God: that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.’

Elizabeth

Light Bearers

2010-09-08T00:03:00.000-07:00

We are The Light Bearers,

He is the Light.

Shine as He made you,

Radiant , bright.

There are still the hungry.

There are still the poor.

The old, and the children,

who litter the floor.

Homeless, the addicts.

Wounded and raw.

Not too far away,

just outside the door.

and there is still you,

there is still me,

and Jesus, who called us,

to offer the key.

We can make a difference,

by staying the course.

With no condemnation,

or time for remorse.

We are The Light Bearers,

He is the Light.

Shine as He made you,

Radiant , bright.

There are still real demons

There is still real pain,

People too broken

to stand up again.

Forever and constant

the tide and it's flow.

Hold tightly to Jesus,

and never let go.

We can make a difference,

by staying the course.

With no condemnation,

or time for remorse.

Be there, all seasons.

Shining and true.

Jesus called me,

and Jesus called you.

One Great Commission,

To Love, and Love more,

A whole world of hurting,

just outside the Door.

We are The Light Bearers,

Sparkling bright.

So Shine as He made you,

and Glitter the Night.

Elizabeth

Blessed

2010-09-04T15:29:00.000-07:00

Lord, I so cling to Your Hand.

Nothing turns out as I planned.

I get pretty worn,

often troubled and torn,

but I know, You so understand.

You said tribulations would come.

Still so much more yet to run.

The mountains are high,

my soul drawing nigh.

A few more to climb til I’m done.

Yet still I can smile my way Home.

Dancing my way to the Throne.

Showered in Grace,

my heart has a place,

helping others to feel less alone.

This life just a vapor You say.

A moment, just fleeting away.

Sometimes so sad.

Other times glad,

only the broken can pray.

So here I kneel, broken in prayer.

Knowing, always, You are there.

My Rock, and my Shield.

Tenderly healed.

Blessing my heart, on this day.

Elizabeth

I Didn't Know

2010-08-20T14:32:00.000-07:00

I didn’t know who I was,

until I met You.

Who I could be,

what I could do.

You gave me life,

a reason to be.

Taught me the value

of just being me.

I didn’t know about loving,

how Love ought to be.

Forgiving, and growing,

the way you Love me.

Forever,

all weather,

sunshine and rain.

You put all the pieces

together again.

I missed all the flowers.

The bird song.

The sky.

So lost in the darkness,

it all passed me by.

I missed all the wonder.

Gifts from above.

Joy in the Giving.

The Power of Love.

Now I am so thankful,

tho some, reason why.

You taught me, in all things,

to Praise God on high.

Showered in Mercy,

My heart made new.

I didn’t find me Lord,

Until I found You.

Elizabeth

Pouring

2010-08-18T06:11:00.000-07:00

Let my life

be one of Grace.

Helping others

find their place.

In a world

so fraught with pain.

Gentle shelter,

from the rain.

Fill me Lord

to pour again.

Let my heart

be ever pure.

Through it all

may Love endure.

In a world

so often cold.

A friend to all

and hand to hold.

Let my smile

light someone’s day.

Blow some heartache

far away.

Lift a burden

to my cross,

and be a guide

for someone lost.

Bring some joy

in all I do.

Pour me out

To Fill anew.

Elizabeth

Faith

2010-07-31T05:41:00.000-07:00

You and I have traveled far,

been here a thousand times.

Wondering what lies ahead

those mountains yet to climb.

Gazing at the moon and stars,

yearning just for Home.

Then You come

to touch my heart

and I am not alone.

Have I not always been there,

From the very start.

So it was, and so it is

listen to your heart.

One day at a time child,

A little at a time

Walk by Faith

Walk in Love,

and always

always

Shine.

Those mountains are just hills you know,

see all the lakes and streams.

Wonder waiting to behold,

Blessings, Hopes and dreams.

Be Still, and know that I am God

My Promises hold true.

The One who lit the moon and stars,

Will Light the Way for you.

Elizabeth

Betrothed

2010-07-26T05:23:00.000-07:00

I met a Man who told me,

‘I will always hold your hand.’

One to so depend on,

always understands.

He tells me that He Loves me,

in all that I can be.

Tho’ at times I break His Heart

still stands, to fight for me.

Nothing I can ever do

will keep Him from my side,

and one day He is coming back,

to claim His Precious Bride.

Elizabeth

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Romans 8:38-39,

'For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to seperate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.'

Only The Holy

2010-07-20T17:42:00.000-07:00

‘Only the Holy’,

Lord, such a cry.

T’was not for the Holy,

Your Son came to die.

Not for the perfect,

but Sinners like me.

Nailed to a Cross

so that I might walk free.

‘Only the Holy’,

Not one ......You said.

For the wretched, unworthy,

my Jesus bled.

The humbled dependant,

needing God every day.

Only the broken,

have hearts that can pray.

‘Only the Holy’,

Lord save me from that.

I don’t fit the mold,

and I don’t wear that hat.

I so need my Savior,

to bathe me in Grace,

and pray for ‘the Holy,’

to find Your Embrace.

Elizabeth

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1 Corinthians 13;3,

‘And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and although I have given my body to be burned, and have not Charity, it profited me nothing’

I Love You

2010-07-20T05:35:00.000-07:00

Dear Jesus,

I Love You,

straight from my heart.

Just as I am

waiting to start,

every tomorrow

and every today,

climbing the mountains

life puts in the way.

Dear Jesus,

I Love You,

The core of my soul.

Quietly molding

making me whole.

Healing,

Revealing,

my Sword and my Shield.

You are my Savior,

Forever, to yield.

Dear Jesus,

I Love You,

unworthy and flawed,

ever indebted

to One I adore.

Counting my blessings,

Thank You my King,

for all of the wonder

You constantly bring.

Forever Your servant

Forever Your lamb,

From my heart to Yours Lord

All that I am.

Elizabeth

Daisy

2010-07-16T08:22:00.000-07:00

Somewhere,

between the hairline cracks

of powdered concrete and discarded wrappings,

the smallest daisy

pushes up to the sun.

Nothing grand,

or spectacular,

Just believing,

it can be done.

The soft morning dew will come.

and there is still a place,

for flowers.

Elizabeth

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1 Philippians 4:8,

‘whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.’

2010-07-15T13:02:00.000-07:00

Here I am again, my King,

and there You are outpoured.

Lost within Your Holiness,

so worshipped and adored.

Shimmering so quietly,

Glowing, none the less.

Spirit filled, and gently held.

In You, I am Blessed.

Daily I discover,

how much I need Your Love.

Daily falling so far short,

unworthy of Your blood.

Even so, You Love me,

and even so I yearn.

To live, as You would have me live.

With so much yet to learn.

One thing I am sure of,

so led to come to You.

Holding on, becoming strong,

the Source of all I do.

I was born to love You Lord,

and live to see Your face.

The air I breathe, to You I cleave.

Complete in Your Embrace.

So here I am, an open book,

for all the world to know.

With all my imperfections,

my God still loves me so.

Holding out my trembling heart,

In Faith, that others see.

The Gentle hands of Jesus,

are holding on to me.

Elizabeth

Sharing The Moon

2010-07-11T05:11:00.000-07:00

We share the same moon you and I.
So perfectly strung way up high.

Oceans apart,

ever close in my heart,

I will hold you again by and by.

My first born, all grown and a man.

Working all hours you can.

A child and a wife.

Bills to pay, such is life,

but know that our Lord has a plan.

Such a long time ago since I saw you.

Are you happy my son far away?

I long just to cuddle my grandson,

and wonder what words he will say.

But more, even more than that baby,

my baby, I so yearn to see.

So I keep you in prayer,

in my heart, ever there.

When I’m old,

maybe then,

you’ll hold me.

Look up at the heavens and know,

some things will always be so.

A mother, her son,

Gods Precious One,

and The Moon,

shining Love,

so aglow.

Elizabeth

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for Jaime, with love. x

Thank You

2010-07-06T08:18:00.000-07:00

Someone told me thank you,

but thank the Lord on high.

I really didn’t do that much,

but hear His Voice draw nigh.

Another said, ‘you help me

by the words you love to write',

but don’t you know,

It isn’t me,

but God who shines The Light.

and anyone can hear Him.

I do believe it so.

Knock and the door is opened,

with all His Heart,

to know.

A Love beyond all others.

Peace, when there is none.

Source of strength, source of joy,

there for everyone.

'Lo, I am always with you.'

The beginning and the end.

Comforter . Provider.

Advocate and friend.

and some one said 'Lord Help me,

I cannot walk alone.

Carry me Sweet Jesus.'

So lost and far from home.

'Take my heart and use me,

any way You can.

All I have, is all in You,

Father, here I am.'

So when I hear a thank you,

My heart is truly blessed.

All I do is Love my God

and He,

does all the rest.

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Revelations 3:20,

‘Behold I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come into him, and will sup with him, and he with me.’

---------------------- thank You Jesus.

Elizabeth

Sunrise

2010-07-01T06:25:00.000-07:00

How beautiful this Golden Morn.

Summer brushstrokes painting dawn.

Pastel pinks and hues of blue,

and tiny pearls of shimmered dew.

All the world is still, in awe,

as for a moment Heavens door

Alights the sun.

Gently rising, rays of Grace.

Blessing all to see Gods Face.

His Glory, Love,

His Heart, His Hands,

Unfolding life across the land.

Stirring sleeping birds to sing,

Hosanna to the King of Kings.

How wonderfully this day is birthed

Heaven sprinkled on the Earth.

and God, who smiles, and breathes a breeze.

Whispers love songs through the trees.

Perfumes blossoms, glitters streams,

Paints His World with Hopes and Dreams.

Despite our will, despite our way,

Gives His All, to bless each day.

Elizabeth

Celebrating Freedom

2010-06-30T05:26:00.000-07:00

Anticipation fills the night.

Looking up,

a wondrous sight.

Celebrating Freedom ....

Glitzy sparkles in the sky, and,

in the corner of my eye,

A Star.

Violet, red, blue, and white,

lighting up the velvet night,

and,

behind the smoke,

A Star.

Ever Faithful, ever Shining,

strung from Heaven,

Stars.

Quietly watching the world.

The soft beams of Eternity.

Celebrating Freedom.

Elizabeth

Sunday Smile

2010-06-20T05:23:00.000-07:00

I stand beside you,

Every Sunday,

honored as your friend.

I have watched you

watch her die,

try not to cry

and Praise The Lord in all.

‘Can get awful lonely,’ you said.

Now isn’t that the truth.

A Sunday hug to say I care.

Glad, so glad ,to find you there,

in Worship , every Sunday.

Standing crooked, frail, and white,

grinning,‘Hey girl, you alright?’

So real, and unpretentious.

Sometimes a tear escapes your eye,

I pat your hand, and hear you sigh,

raise your face up to the sky,

'Thank you.'

All the thanks, dear man, are mine,

For knowing one so truly Fine.

A Gentle Knight,

The real McCoy,

Living Sorrows,

Shining Joy.

One day soon

I know you’ll be,

Praising God Eternally.

I will so miss your Gracious smile.

So very blessed, the little while,

I got to be your friend.

Elizabeth

Gently

2010-06-20T05:17:00.000-07:00

Lord hold me gently , while I cry.

Strengthen me and draw me nigh.

Take my heart, and help me fly

far away from sorrow.

So weary of this world, tonight.

Tomorrow I will be alright,

but for a while just let me be,

a little weak, where none can see

but You.

You are my Rock, my Shield, my All.

Forgive me Father, when I fall,

into the well of pity me.

You know how hard this walk can be,

sometimes.

You have brought me thus this far,

and Lord I know how Great You Are.

So I don’t know, whence come these tears,

leaking heartache through the years.

So hold me gently for a while.

Raise me up, and bless my smile.

Tomorrow is a brand new day,

and You have always made a way

For me.

Elizabeth

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Isaiah 41:10,

‘Fear thou not; for I am with thee; be thou not dismayed; for I am thou God; I will strengthen thee; yea I will help thee; yea I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.'

Sand

2010-06-16T13:32:00.000-07:00

I look up at the stars and just wonder,

how my God ever wrote me a part.

Just raising two kids on a shoestring,

with a Bible, and Love in my heart.

but I know,

I have touched lives for Jesus.

Sown some seeds,

here and there

where I can.

and I know that His Hands hold my heartstrings ,

every pull, one more part of His Plan.

Why me Lord, barefooted in blue jeans.

The woman still living a girl.

A far cry from anything perfect,

I see sand,

He sees diamond and pearl.

So I look at the stars and just marvel.

Grace and Redemption are mine.

Raising two kids on a shoestring,

being quietly polished to Shine.

Sowing seeds,

here and there

for my Savior.

With a Bible and Love in my heart.

Ever thankful, and blessed beyond measure,

because God chose to write me a part.

Elizabeth

In The Presence Of A King

2010-06-16T13:24:00.000-07:00

With the wind in my hair

and the sun on my face,

there is no other place

quite like here,

ever dear,

to my heart.

In the fields,

where goats play,

I can fill, and can say,

I love You.

Breathing Him

feeling blessed,

as my heart is possessed,

by a Love that runs deeper than life.

With the mountains and streams,

touching Heaven it seems,

and no other place

quite like here,

ever dear

to my heart,

set apart,

for Him.

Elizabeth

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Blow Wind Blow

2010-06-12T14:01:00.000-07:00

Blow Wind Blow,

o’er the Earth

high and low.

Bending trees

swirling leaves,

Our God is on the Throne.

Shine Sun, Shine.

Glittered days,

yours and mine.

Feel the warmth

of His Smile.

Bathe in Him

for a while.

Our God is on The Throne.

Rain Heavens, Rain.

Wash away

a world of pain.

Blossoms open,

New Life springs.

Precious Savior.

King of Kings.

Our God is on The Throne.

Elizabeth

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Job 38,30:

‘He caused it to come, whether for correction, or for his land, or for mercy.

His Love

2010-06-11T05:06:00.000-07:00

Be still ……

Can you hear God ?

In the whisper of trees,

way up high.

Finches dance, echo joy

from the sky.

The free mountain streams,

laugh out loud,

filled with dreams,

His Love

Be Still ……

Can you feel God?

As the softest summer breeze

brushes by.

The warmth of the Sun

rising high.

Shining gold on your face,

such a blessed embrace,

His Love

Be Still ……

Can you know God?

As His Peace, warms your soul,

Drink Him in.

Let Him flow, feel the glow

from within.

Bathe in Grace, as He pours.

Heals and Restores.

Nothing else can do more,

His Love.

Elizabeth

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Psalm 46:10,

'Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.'

Morning Song

2010-06-09T16:56:00.001-07:00

Here I am to Worship You,

With everyth

Good Morning Holy Father.

Good Morning Precious Lamb

Here I am to Worship,

with everything I am.

Fill me with Your Spirit,

Walk with me today,

Guide my footsteps,

Bless my heart,

pour me out, I pray.

Let me see Your beauty,

In everything around.

Count my blessings,

and be filled,

where Love and Grace abound.

Forgive the ones that wrong me,

with kindness and a smile,

A hand to hold, where Love is old,

sharing You awhile.

Soaking up the Golden Sun.

With Your Music in my Heart.

Joyful, Peaceful, Blessed Day,

Waiting just to start.

Thank You Holy Father.

Thank You Precious Lamb.

ing I am.

Elizabeth

With Me

2010-06-02T12:45:00.000-07:00

I know that You are with me,

in everything I do.

Know how much You Love me,

Holy Grace to see me through.

I know You are The Father.

Creator of it All.

Designer, Artist, Author,

and I so very small.

Yet You hold me ever close,

fill my heart each day,

and I know there is more, much more.

Growing every day.

Just a babe some days, for sure,

still You never let me go,

and I am ever Thankful,

just to feel The Spirit flow.

Gently, ever molding.

The Potter with His Clay.

Still learning how to give my all,

still learning how to pray.

The Blessings of a Summers day.

The wonder of it All.

Almighty God who holds the world,

taking time, to hold the small.

Elizabeth

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Matthew 10:30,

'But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.'

Good Morning World

2010-05-29T05:13:00.000-07:00

Good Morning world.

A brand new day.

Dust off the dirt from yesterday.

Refreshed renewed, anticipating,

the many blessings

God has waiting.

The sky, the sun, the rain, the Light.

Ever glowing, Golden ,Bright.

Honeyed cherries scent the breeze

as birds sing praises in the trees.

Love unfolding all around.

Heaven’s sprinkles dust the ground.

Breathe it in, and fill your heart.

Give thanks to God,

How Great Thou Art.

Pull on those jeans,

so faded blue.

Go dance a while in morning dew.

Smell the flowers, drift away.

Good Morning World

A brand new day.

Elizabeth

There Is

2010-05-27T17:26:00.000-07:00

There is Love.
There is Light.
Morning follows
every night.

There is Hope.
There is Joy.
Even Satan,
can’t destroy.

There is Peace
There is Rest
Weak made Strong
Poor so Blessed.

There is Faith,
to set apart.
Planted deep,
in Every Heart.

There is God
Watching All
and Jesus standing,
as we fall.

Hands to hold you
Arms Embrace.
Healing, Growing,
Saving Grace.

There is Living
every day
Assured our God
will make a way.

Moving mountains
Calming seas
Everything
of Worth
In He.

There is.

Elizabeth

Pieces

2010-05-27T04:42:00.000-07:00

For now we know in part,

but, one day I shall see,

all the pieces of my heart,

Jesus kept for me.

The pieces torn away,

by life with all it’s sorrows.

Waiting to be made anew,

in the Promise of Tomorrow.

For now we know in part.

Blind Faith to lead us Home.

The Light within the dark,

from Heavens Precious Throne.

and when I see The Holy One,

I know the tears will fall.

Indebted to my Savior,

who Loved me through it all.

Creator of the Heavens.

Father of Mankind.

The Rhyme and Reason for it all,

Wisdom waits to find.

For now we know in part,

but, one day I shall see,

all the pieces of my heart,

Restored Eternally.

Elizabeth

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1 Corinthians 13:12-13,

'For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as I am known.'

Barefoot

2010-05-18T05:56:00.000-07:00

You wouldn’t know,

to see her smile,

that she had walked

so many miles,

Barefoot.

You wouldn’t know,

Her feet so shod,

by walking barefoot

with her God,

How far.

Of that glow,

tis not of man,

but God who say’s

‘Go on , you can.’

keep walking.

Dance and sing,

despite it all.

Make lemonade

when lemons fall.

Share His Love,

and be a Voice.

A light

A flame,

A smile

Rejoice.

Shine, as one

you wouldn’t know,

unless her God

had loved her so,

Barefoot.

Elizabeth

Wings To Fly

2010-05-18T05:39:00.001-07:00

Oh Lord,

Sometimes it’s all so hard.

This Walk,

This Race,

Embrace me.

Lift me high,

Let me fly, in You.

The Reason for it all,

The Almighty and the small.

Dust to dust.

Earth to Earth.

From the moment of our birth,

Your Creation.

and I wonder sometimes why,

You allow the young to die,

but in the twinkling of an eye,

I will know.

Every question ever asked.

Why the trials of the past.

Such a walk, so ever thorned,

be it Grace and Love adorned.

Ever yearning for Your Face.

Often such an uphill race.

Hear my cry,

Draw me nigh,

and Embrace me.

Lifted High,

Wings to fly, in You.

Elizabeth

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Isaiah 40:31,

‘But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not grow weary; and they shall walk and not faint.’

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Ballerina

2010-05-12T11:03:00.000-07:00

Look at my hands

they used to be pretty,

and I,

I used to dance.

No ballet any more,

just often aching, sore.

Such is age, and honest work.

Never have been one to shirk,

my Role.

But Oh to dance would be so fine.

To live the music one more time.

Before it all

when dreams were mine,

and now?

Now I dance my journey Home.

Step by Step towards the Throne.

Where Jesus stands, and I will fall.

The Final Curtsey of them all.

Before my Lord,

my Love

my King,

and I

shall Dance

as Angels sing,

Anew.

Elizabeth