True Wealth

To learn that there is more to me
Than the body in the mirror I see.
To love the person I am inside,
The one I always seem to hide.

My body outside will not change,
Until my thoughts are rearranged.
To love the me that God has made,
And not let that love be swayed.

I’m often swayed by what I weigh,
What I do, and what I say.
Realizing that I’m God’s masterpiece,
Allows self condemnation to cease.

He’s the potter and I’m the clay
He’s made me what I am today.
Everyone is beautiful in His eyes,
To think different is believing lies.

Junk is not what God makes
A new perspective is what it takes.
To see the beauty in myself,
Is what will bring true wealth.

Goodbye to Friends

Over four years ago, I was such a mess,
I thought I couldn’t be anything less.
The bottom is where I seemed to be,
That’s where I was when you met me.

You let me in, you showed me grace,
I learned my life was not a waste.
You taught me to boldly approach God’s throne,
And give Christ inside of me a home.

Since then, I’ve never been the same
I learned my life was not in vain.
Where I am weak, He is strong,
I follow Him, I can’t go wrong.

You openly listened, you were always there,
Anytime I needed friends to share
My joys, confusion or turmoil,
You were friends that were always loyal.

Now it’s time to say goodbye
It’s hard for me, but I will try
To express in words how I feel for you,
Friends like you are ever true.

God has put a call on your heart,
Your answer has meant a new start.
I love you and I send you my prayer,
That God will keep you in His care.

Birthday Blessing

As you’re sitting there in your cell,
You could think it’s your private hell,
Looking at the window, seeing only bars,
Or look at the same window and see the stars.

Now, it’s your birthday, and they’re tough enough,
Without having to deal with all of this stuff.
I know God is working in your soul,
To heal and make you spiritually whole.

Tenderly and gently allow Him to touch you,
Let His love and powerful Spirit come pouring through,
To saturate your being to the core,
As you honor and worship the Lord.

For your birthday, this blessing I pray,
On Jesus’ lap, you spend your day.
Knowing you are His precious child,
And his love for you, makes Him smile.

In this love, let yourself rest,
In you, Jesus always sees the best.
Your sins are forgiven and forgotten
His mercy and grace cannot be bought en

Rejoice! You’re a new person in Christ,
This transformation lasts for life,
The ways of old are in the past,
Your new ways are what’s gonna last.

Friends

I used to think my friends were true,
But that was before I met you.
Friends were people with whom I could play,
Friends mean more to me today.

When I found Christ, I found friends that are real,
With them, my heart I can reveal.
We can share laughter as well as tears,
This kind of friendship will last for years

This is what I had been searching for,
All that time, when I wanted more.
I’ve been blessed with friends I love,
That share with me, the love from above.

On the Anvil

You gave us a vision a while ago,
We didn’t have to say yes, we could’ve said no.
We know that everything You ask us to do,
You also provide strength to see us through.

We have a visionary Pastor whom You’ve anointed,
And the leaders You’ve sent our way, we’ve appointed.
It feels we’re living life on the anvil,
And it is all we can do to stand still.

As You mold, bend and shape us with Your fire,
Ever growing within us is a strong desire.
To jump off this anvil and get on our feet,
Gather the lost people for You to meet.

Lord, help us be patient, help us be kind,
All of this will come when it’s Your time.
Prepare us with Christ’s mind and a servant’s heart,
Each of us willing to carry our part.

Jennie Y

You’ve come and blessed me in so many ways,
With your music, prayers and the way you praise.
The love you have and show for the Lord,
Is creative, beautiful and to be adored.

You are open to the Spirit’s moving,
And allow Him to do the choosing.
I’m honored the Lord allowed us to meet,
You’re giving, kind and really sweet.

On your face, is always a smile,
You volunteer to go the extra mile.
You are an example of God’s love,
So clearly filled with Him above.

For all to see, you shine His light,
You use His power and His might,
To spread the word to everyone,
Of what it is that Christ has done.

Amy S.

How do I begin, where do I start
To put into words, the feelings in my heart
I love you as a sister, a dear and trusted friend
I’ll be there in joys, sorrows, and when you’re on the mend.

As I’m on this spiritual walk,
I’m thankful for you cause we can talk.
You always have time and energy for me,
When I’m struggling to clearly see.

I love you for everything you are,
You challenge me to “raise the bar”
God put us together in ministry,
And I’m as thankful as I can be.

Jesus in the Skin

The love of God and His grace
Is so evident on your face.
I feel it washing over me,
It’s there for everyone to see.

You truly have a Christ-like glow,
In you and through you, it does flow.
It shows in your servant’s heart
Your willingness to take a part.

You’re there for me and see me through
You accept me no matter what I do.
You’re patient and you’re so kind,
You give and never seem to mind.

The abundance of unconditional love,
Is truly a gift from God above,
Sometimes it’s hard for me to believe.
That it’s really for me and to receive.

You’ve shown me Jesus in the skin,
Now the battle I know I can win.
To others I now can show
The Savior that I’ve come to know.