THIS CROSS FOR ME

Was this Cross not for me
Are you done with me yet?
Many chances I’ve received
Will you stop loving me
When I stumble and fall short
The Cross redeemed others
How have I’ve been renewed
When today I still fail you
My struggles weigh me down
Pains residence hasn’t changed
Tho I cry out to you my God
Heavens silence is deafening
I fear soon I shall turn away
Will my strength leave me
Trouble is so overwhelming
I know that in all things
God works for the good
Of those who love Him
It is you I love O Lord
Where is the good in this?
Weeping may remain for a night
Yet before you I shall bow
Rejoicing comes in the morning
For in you I find my peace
Take this cup from me
Tho your will not mine
In Calgary’s shadow I stand
For was this Cross not for me
BARUCH 03/07/09

I will Praise You

I will praise you thru the pain

Tho darkness envelopes me

Deceptive views cloud my mind

Truth mixes with Satan’s lies

You are all alone he whispers

This pain is yours to suffer

The LORD offers you nothing

Return to me, the bottle cries

I was your peace in trouble

A few sips to calm the nerves

Remember the old times well

Consider the man you were

It is the flesh that is weak

Light consumes the shadows

In Christ I’m a new creation

A child of the Living God

Even if all others forsake me

The LORD will never stray

In His will I shall find peace

My Rock on which I stand

Your strength will never fail

My Sword to slay my fears

Of whom shall I be afraid?

My Shield defending my faith

Speaking to me righteous truth

Life will not be an easy path

Satan’s promised he will attack

Then I bend my knee to you

Remembering to offer this

I will praise you thru the pain

MY OWN

Is this not my life

Can I at times lead

LORD you must be busy

Surrender to you the large

I do with righteous ease

Small things may I handle

Money my I have that

Tho there before I’ve failed

LORD that I give to you

May I have my time?

There is so much to do

My schedule on my own

Will I have no time for you?

My talents belong to me?

Things that I can do well

To use for my selfish desires

Leaving thee only the crumbs

Who is deserved to be loved

To whom my devotion belongs

Doing so will I still Love you

My LORD can I now can see

My money is yours to spend

My life’s time following you

Using my gifts for your Glory

Loving all who that I find near

Serving you as I’m led

A life of blessing owed to you

Is this not my life