The deepness of your majestytowers over me,covering me with goodness and grace.And yet I'm terrified.I understand that the dark cloudshovering above -the thunder and lightning -are simply a display of your power.I understand that you are for me.My eternal good rests firmly in your hands.And yet, I understand enoughto know that I really don't understandanything about you.Does the fire in your eyesb... »
Am I favored?Do you look down on me and smile?Are my opinions respected?Am I your most beloved child?Why do your blessings fall upon me?Sure, I've had enough heartache -enough pain.I've felt the flames of Hell,walked a few miles of this journey in the rain.But, ultimately, I have it goodand life hasn't been too tough.And so my mind often drifts away,thinking of those whose daily livesare worse tha... »
As you walk by,I wonder what kind of life you lead.Are you a police officer –Walking into a robbery, gun drawn,Willing to die for the hostagesThe masked gunman has taken?Are you a surgeon –Saving lives with miracle proceduresThat require precision, calm,And total concentration?Are you a soldier –Just returning from a foreign landRisking your life day by daySo that I could wake up... »
The summer breeze gently blows,Cooling the hot, humid afternoon air.I sit down in the soft, green carpetThat nature has laid under this old Oak Tree.Quietly, I contemplate.I draw deep, full breaths.And staring off into the countryside,I sigh.Have you ever stopped long enoughTo realize how far you've strayedFrom your childhood dreams?Have you ever come to the placeWhere you’d give everythingT... »