Last year I tried my hand at writing some poetry. Some were based on the
Psalms, some on thoughts I had.
They started out to be my prayers to my loving
God.
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Don't Forget the
Benefit
I'm thankful for our relationship
And I must never forget the benefits.
My inmost being praises You, God
You are worthy of my worship.
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You, Who forgives and heals,
You, Who redeems our Nation, |
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And Who understands our frustration. |
You crown us with love and compassion,
Our youth is renewed like the eagle's,
Our desires are met with satisfaction. |
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You work righteousness and justice for all |
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And make Your ways known
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Your call. |
I'm grateful You are gracious
And abounding in love,
What we deserve is not heaven above.
Your anger is slow, You harbor no grudge,
You will not accuse though we deserve abuse.
So great is Your love for those who fear,
It's high as the heavens, O You are so dear.
You removed our transgressions far, far away,
And then You call us and ask us to stay.
You formed us, dear Lord,
You know how we are made.
Your love is everlasting and will not fade,
So when I feel defeated and discouraged,
I remember who You are and Who I am.
I promise to keep Your covenant and obey,
Because with You forever, I want to stay.
I praise You, Lord, and bless Your Name,
May all the heavenly hosts do the same.
By Carole Kerr 7/9/01
Based on Psalm 103
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| Exuberant Declaration of Faith
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O God, You are my light and my salvation. |
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You are my strength. |
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I am determined not to be fearful. |
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You are with me. |
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I want to be in Your presence in all ways |
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I praise You, O Lord, for Your creation; |
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For the creativity I see around me. |
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O Lord, hear me when I cry out to You. |
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Have mercy upon me and answer me. |
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Teach me Your way. |
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My hope is in Your, Lord, |
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I wait for your perfect timing and action. |
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By Carole Kerr 7/6/01 |
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Based on Psalm 27 |
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God is Big
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O Lord God almighty, El Shaddai, |
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Who is like You? |
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You are mighty, O Lord, |
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Let me not break my rhythm of praise. |
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Your faithfulness surrounds You. |
| I praise You because You are righteous; |
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I praise You because You care; |
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Let Your mercy, O Lord, be upon us, |
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just as we hope in You. |
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Father, You are big enough to handle |
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Everything given to me each day, |
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Yet so many things seem out of control. |
| You are big enough for any of my troubles. |
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Continue to show be how big You are, |
| Through Your word and all it has to offer. |
GOD IS NUMBER ONE!
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Who is the judge who puts down one? |
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Who is the One who exalts another? |
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Of course, it's God! |
| Who allows people to be where they are? |
| Who is the one who rebukes our pride? |
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That's our God! |
| Who puts people in places of leadership? |
| Who removes others from certain positions? |
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Why it's God! |
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Who is wise enough to do all of this? |
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No one but God! |
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Who gives us patience, |
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Who gives us peace, |
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God is the one who does it all! |
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He allows difficult situations, |
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He may even break our wills, |
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But who gives us grace? |
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Our God, who is NUMBER ONE. |
Lovingly in Christ,
Carole
"The LORD is my strength and my shield: my heart trusts in Him..." Psalm 28:7
"...with God ALL things are possible." Matthew 19:26
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