Come Into The Deep End... with ImHisServant (3)

[Maharg]

Thank you cristianna - it's lovely to know that I am in your thoughts. God has done some amazing things for all of us, hasn't He? I'm amazed every day by the wonderful new life He has created for me and my husband to take of and love.

Maharg everytime I think of you I think of your fruit tree. I'm still just delighted God chose to speak to you in a way science and humans would say is impossible. It just goes to show with God everything is possible.

And I'm even more delighted to see how you've really entrusted Him and are open and listening to the answers He's providing you.

 

[bornagain91]

SAFARI PARK
The devil beast takes great delight
He loves to steal and kill
Stalking his prey both day and night
To rip and tear at will


This world’s a great safari park
Where life’s beyond compare
Some love the light some love the dark
And some don’t really care


They fly, they swim, they walk at large
Some slither, hop and crawl
The Keeper; is The One in charge
Who oversees it all


The beast is sly; he’s quick, and yet-
No matter where he goes
Where in the park his traps are set
The Keeper always knows


So oft, he’ll try a new approach
With schemes more underhand
He’s not content to merely poach
Within The Keepers land


He knows safari’s not a game
With back against the wall
He’s out to ravage, kill and maim
To rob the park of all


Yet darkness always quits The Light
Since time was given birth
However hard the beast will fight
He’ll never rule the earth


The Keeper; has it all in hand
He’s never in the dark
And all must yield at His command
To whom belongs the park…
Michael P. Johnson​

 

[GigageiTsula]

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[MamaChris]

 

[littleredkiss484]

 

[bornagain91]

A FATHER'S PRAYER



“I am Your God who dwells in light
Nothing escapes my perfect sight
I am The Truth The Life The Way
I hear your thoughts and all you say


Little I care for house or car
Fine clothes to wear my thoughts are far
Yet over hills and to the west
Prays a lonely man beating his chest


Huddled in rags he knelt so cold
He spoke to me with words so bold
“Give thought dear God my children small”
As winter snow began to fall


No thought of self his face as flint
Though blue with cold he gave no hint
He felt his prayer had found my ear
For to his heart I sent a cheer


His children warm in bed they'd lie
No thought of dad they heard no cry
They live so close so warm and snug
Before their hearth a sheepskin rug


With peaceful thoughts great plans they share
A larger house more clothes to wear
One decides to need a car
No thought of dad who lives not far


Though cold and damp are in his walls
Through flowing tears yet still he calls
“I know my God You’re always there
My children Lord please give a care”


I heard his cry I gave a care
He sits now warm his children share
A spacious house a brand new car
For this man’s sake my thoughts weren’t far”



Michael P. Johnson​

 

[notwrapped]

 

[bornagain91]

CAN I COME IN?
Mt.25:35


“Forgive me please this time of night
My friend’s in so much pain
Across the moor we saw your light
Despite this fog and rain



I found him lying cold and still
Near to death I fear
And so to do the Father’s will
I sought your help in here”


“Come in my friends I’ll close the door
Come in and take a seat
Your friend looks frozen to the core
Draw closer to the heat


I’m sure you can’t go on tonight
You must go straight to bed
It’s good you saw my kitchen light
Or both of you’d be dead


For both of you to God I’ll pray
I live here all alone
The doctor lives too far away
And I don’t have a phone


Have faith dear friends God understands
He sees and knows your pain
I’m sure He’ll stretch His healing hands
To make you well again


You’re now awake, I find it weird
Something I can’t ignore
The man who brought you disappeared!
Straight through a bolted door”


You say you never knew his name
Yet friend don’t think it odd
I now believe that He who came
Was sent by none but God!


Michael P. Johnson ​

 

[bornagain91]

PLEASE DON’T PASS ME BY (1)


You think the Lord has left you out
You say He’s passed you by
Reject the devil’s seed of doubt
And seek God’s face on high


The bible tells us plain and true
Who call on Jesus’ name
God’s Son will save, give birth anew
And free of sin and shame


Who’ll seek God’s face must read His Word
True faith is there as prize
His guiding voice can oft be heard
To open sightless eyes


Salvation’s eyes are never blind
God sees us all so clear
He knows just where each child’s to find
However far or near


God’s Son would no one cast aside
We have no need to fear
Yet Jesus seeks a righteous bride
That’s why His Spirit’s here


What reason had God’s Lamb to die
If not for one and all
Does this not mean both you and I
If we would heed His call


God Lamp was sent to flood the earth
Set free from Satan’s jail
For who brings children first to birth
Then sit and watch them fail


The Lord’s too wise to act this way
Too good to let us die
So those who hear His voice today
Don’t sit and wonder why


Michael P. Johnson

 

[bornagain91]

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PLEASE DON’T PASS ME BY (2)




Salvation’s dawn brightens by grace
Through Jesus’ blood on high
When troubled souls seek out God’s face
When to the Lord we cry



Pay heed dear friend what God would say
Reflect on all you see
For this could be the very day
Salvation sets you free



Seeing your hurts, your sorrow met
The pain; He’s felt with you
Will Love not now remove your debt?
And give you freedom too!



God’s Presence friend, you soon may feel
His Flame to soothe your cares
He’ll place on you His Holy Seal
Consuming Satan’s wares



The King of kings has much to share
Till now remained unseen
You’ll sample Heaven’s finest fare
And join Christ Jesus’ queen



Our Groom's our Friend, our Great Delight
Our Fortress, Shield and Guide
On eagles wing we’ll take to flight
Once Truth reforms inside



We’ve done in faith what must be done
We’ve played our finest part
When calling to His Precious Son
We touched The Father’s heart



God’s hand reached out with all His love
With balm we've needed much
Keep faith, behold the gentle Dove
Receive your Father’s touch.



Michael P. Johnson​

 

[MamaChris]

 

[GigageiTsula]

Good morning. How is everyone doing? I hope all is well this 2nd day of the New Year.

 

[ysl_75]

 

[GigageiTsula]

Ah, now that is sweet. Thank you, my friend.

 

[littleredkiss484]

Answered Prayer

I asked God for strength, that I might achieve;
I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey.

I asked for health, that I might do greater things;
I was given infirmity, that I might do better things.

I asked for riches, that I might be happy;
I was given poverty that I might be wise.

I asked for power, that I might have the praise of man;
I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God.

I asked for all things that I might enjoy life;
I was given life, that I might enjoy all things.

I got nothing I asked for.
But everything I hoped for.

Almost despite of myself,
My unspoken prayers were answered.

Author Unknown
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[bornagain91]

STAND BY YOUR MAN

Uphold, your shepherd’s hand in prayer
Show each in Christ how much you care
When work is shared by all at hand
Shepherds so helped are sure to stand

It’s Satan’s ploy to take the head
For once removed the flock will shed
When in God’s church we stand one man
United foils the devil’s plan

Yet some may think that they should stand
But just one king can rule a land
Humble yourself as well you might
Then help your shepherd win the fight

God’s church is not a one man’s show
From just one drop no rivers flow
Though single tears true saints have cried
From such! Christ forms His righteous bride

A church can stand or it can fall
To serve is still Salvation’s call
God’s work is here for “ALL” to do
Not just left to the same old few

But stand as one give God your best
The Lord is sure to do the rest
Good fruit will grow throughout the vine
And all who serve may drink life’s wine

To stand as one must all agree
To rid our selves each one of “ME”
For “ME” is self and good for nought
We’re not our own we’ve all been bought

Stand by your man and stand erect
Look first to Christ then His elect
Best lend a hand when asked of you
Many are called God chooses few.

Michael P. Johnson​

 

[littleredkiss484]

John 14:27


Peace I leave with you, my peace I give
unto you: not as the world giveth, give I
unto you. Let not your heart be
troubled, neither let it be afraid.​

 

[bornagain91]

FEAR & TREMBLING


Before creation falls apart –Rev.6:13-14
As now the end draws nigh –Rev.22:12
If Christ is not within your heart –Rev.3:20
Repent before you die –Rev.20:15


Not only man may tremble here
The Lord has all in view
Heaven as earth, have need to fear –Hag.2:6
As God makes all things new


If angels have to face The Lord
If such can lose their place –Jude:6
What chance has man to flee the sword
Without God’s saving grace


That here on earth His will be done
His glory all would see
God chose as Lamb His only Son
Should die to set us free


Heed all the bible has to say
Each word The Truth’s embraced
Prepare to meet your God today –Am.4:12
Let not a moment waste


Salvation’s more than in some pew
The church is not the cure
But who obey and God’s will do –Jas.1:22-25
Are by their faith secure


Obey, seek out the sheep yet lost –Lk.19:10
Pour forth The Truth as wine –Mt.28:19-20
Show love to all, count not the cost –Lk.10:33-35
Oil lamps outside to shine –Isa.60:1


In Christ it’s time to turn the tide
To set more captives free
More sinful eyes to open wide
God’s living Truth to see…


Michael P. Johnson​

 

[NewSong]

Good night Hugs
and
Good Night Prayers
just for you!
's
NewSong​

 

[StrawberryShortcake2]

A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to grow.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) British poet and playwright.