God

Hand in Hand

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The future is an uncertain mystery

We want to be able to control every aspect

Thinking we know all that comes next

But one day we are here and the next we are not

So as our future together is full of fright

Wishing we will always walk in the light

I know that there will be days full of rain

As long as I’m with you I will not be strained

For my future is with you that is all I know

Wherever that journey takes us we will go

With God as our guide

And you by my side

Hand in hand we will go forth

Whether it by East, West, North or South

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Future for Two

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Dreaming of a future with you

A time when our days are made for us two

Travelling from place to place

Discovering the beauty of God’s great creation

From the Beaches of the coasts

To the Mountains along the divide

And all the areas in-between

Together we will travel from one destination to the next

Visiting our children and their families

Growing older into our twilight we will be

Experiencing all the sights of created by God’s mighty hand

A future meant just for us two

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Spring Walk Around the Neighborhood

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Just took a little walk around the neighborhood. Love Spring with the air getting warmer and things starting to grow back. Looking at God’s creation just brings a smile to my face. In Wisconsin we have what is called the Ice Age Trail. It is a trail system that runs from the bottom of the state to the top of the state. It is an amazing trail to walk in so many areas.

Photo Credits: Brian Cook

CRASH, BOOM, BANG

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CRASH, BOOM, BANG

The power and the energy

Coursing through the sky

Brightness flashes across the sky

The specter in the sky

An explosion that rattles to your core

So impressive, but so dangerous

CRASH, BOOM, BANG

The capacity to bring so much amazement

Yet the ability to make you jump in fear

The power and wraith of nature all wrapped up as one

CRASH, BOOM, BANG

*Inspired by the enormous lightning bolt I saw tonight. Impressive and loud.*

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Only You

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Tenderly your words speak to me

Softly I feel the caress of your touch

My craving for you is unceasing

A desire unquenchable, but only by my love

Wanting you, needing you, only you

You are my moonlight on the darkest of nights

My brightest color placed in my life by our Father above

Painting my life in ways I never believed possible

Over the years that color refuses to fade

Only shining brighter with your radiance

Which makes me crave you only that much more

Wanting you, needing you, only you

 

Empathetic Heart

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Thoughts of past days run through your mind

Some full of fun and others not so kind

Thinking back on those times bring despair

Makes you wonder why do I care

What makes you this way you ponder so deep

Causing your heart to tear and weep

The person you are is so full of so much love

You find ways to show compassion like our God above

When people are hurting, you feel that too

An empathetic heart reaching out to those sad and blue

So, caring for those who despair

You are a person so full of tenderness, kindness and grace

The reason you feel is because of how much you care

I am so amazed at the beauty inside

A heart and soul so amplified

By the tenderheartedness found in you

*Dedicated to my wife who has the biggest heart full of love that I know. She cares so deeply for people and I am always amazed by you.*

My Armor

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Rocky times I have seen in my life

Trials and tribulations I have faced

Times when I am about to fail

The enemy puts doubts into my mind

Pushing me deeper into despair

How do I fight such a force?

What do I use to defend myself

Grabbing my shield

Wearing my breastplate

Buckling up my belt

Putting on my boots

Placing on my helmet

Taking a hold of my sword

I am prepared for battle

These are my armaments given to me by God

Strong in the Lord and Mighty in his Power

Taking my stand against the Devil I will fight

I pray to my Lord and Savior

Give me strength and courage to wage this war

Victorious I will be in His Love.

 

Ephesians 6:10-18

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.

Shadows of My Past

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Shadows of my past

Following me into the twilight

Forever leaving an imprint on my days

Sometimes pulling me back

Leaving a note of melancholy on my soul

Only the melody of your love pulls me through

A light in the darkness of this world

You are the Way, the Truth and the Light

Showing this sinner a worth that was lost

Leading my steps forward on this path of my life

You are my Shepard

Into your arms I will go

Leaving these shadows of my past

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In Your Eyes

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Glancing into your eyes

I see the beauty of that girl I fell for so long ago

A look that I almost lost

Mistakes and miscues I had made

Left me with a unthinkable cost

I know that all is not perfect

But I will love you with no regrets

Looking at your eyes I know the way back

Your heart I shall ever protect

Never taking for granted that which you have given

By your side I shall ever stand

Until the end and I am holding God’s mighty hand

You are my heavenly gift

Within your eyes my heart shall never be adrift

You are my love, my life, my one and only

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Darkness Into Light

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Lost in the night

 

Hidden from your sight

 

A thief comes to snatch away your soul

 

Sadness he leaves

 

Uncertainty it breeds

 

Dreams created that leave you morose

 

When you awake

 

You’re left with heartache

 

Looking for the light

 

Needing help with this fight

 

Upon the Lord your hope rests

 

Grace and mercy He provides when you confess

 

Upon Him you can rely

 

To take that tear away from your eye

 

Taking the darkness out of the night

 

Make your way into His light