Blood of Jesus

The Blood of Jesus through His sacrifice is the same today as it was on the day it was spilled. A perfect sacrifice is never diluted, and it will never run out or grow old. Perfection remains steady through eternity. I accept the sacrifice God gave me undeservingly by the blood of His one and only Son--for my redemption, cleansing, salvation, and for life everlasting. In Jesus name.

AMEN

The Storm that Brought me Home

I looked outside and thought I would be okay;

The weather didn't even call for rain today.

I decided to grab my coat;

How was I to know I'd almost need a boat.

The sun was floating in the big blue sky;

Maybe with a cloud or two passing by.

There were some birds perched near a tree;

Yet still so much I didn't see.

Light grew dim;

Dark clouds blew in.

The wind was strong;

Now it wouldn't be long.

Drops began to fall;

Looks like the weatherman made another bad call.

Why did I even go out today?

Doing things I could have done another way.

A raindrop hit the tip of my nose;

Puddles are reaching above my toes.

Lightening strikes and thunders roars;

All these shops are locking their doors.

Who'd go out in all this gloom?

The sky just let out another boom.

I'd like to be back in my house;

I feel like the storm is the cat and I'm the mouse.

The wind just blew me off my feet;

Or it could be that the rain just became sleet.

Ouch, now hail begins to fall;

These pieces are far from small.

If I would have know I never would have left my porch;

I just saw someone light a torch.

Darkness fills the city;

Oh, this isn't pretty.

Lord, please get me out of here;

All I see are eyes of fear.

Take me home, out of this rain;

Please God help those in pain.

Just then I heard a friend asking if I needed a lift;

Yes, this was more than a gift.

God heard my prayer and answered my call;

Now I'm back home walking down the hall.

AMEN

Growing Through Obstacles

The shrub outside my window is trimmed into whatever form the gardener cuts it to week after week with no complaints and without ceasing to thrive. This plant never gives up its attempt to grow upward and outward even though it is continually chopped back down. Lord, give me the patience and resolve to keep reaching for the highest heights despite my many obstacles. Give me the humility to accept what is done to me and for me as an opportunity for learning and growth. In Jesus name I pray. AMEN.