Ode to Life

I am happy to say I’m content with my life,

I’ve traveled the world and lived abroad.

I’ve been blessed to be a mother and wife,

Enjoying fine luxuries many can’t afford.

I’m grateful for the path my life has taken,

For faith that anchored me in every storm,

That kept me steadfast and never shaken,

And forever grateful to have been born.

In every role, I found a place to grow,

Each hobby sparked a joy that kept me sane.

I’m proud I’ve kept my humble heart aglow,

And rose each time I failed, free from shame.

Yet one regret still lingers in my mind,

The doors I feared to open, left behind.

Bird Praise

The tweeting, chirping song of your birds,
Creates a poem that flows from my words.
Their harmonious singing, I love to hear,
Fills me with joy and drives away my fear.

Their splendid colour, like paint on each wing,
Lifts my spirit up and makes my heart sing.
Birds remind me that You meet my every need,
I need not worry about clothes or food to feed.

Their sweet songs fill my morning with praise,
Refreshing me and sets my cooling heart ablaze.
It reminds me that Your mercy is new every day,
And that You're always with me, come what may!

Prayer for my Thoughts

Lord, please help me to control my mind,
Let my thoughts be only good and kind.
Do my prayers show a faith that’s strong?
Forgive me when I have prayed wrong.

Help me take captive every worry and fear,
To remember that you are always near.
Let me never get to the point of no hope,
Give me the endurance and strength to cope.

 

Help me be mindful of my every thought,
So I’ll think only of the things that I ought.
Show me which thoughts really do matter.
And which ones are lies from the accuser.

Help me to recognize any wrong filters,
That corrupts every thought that enters.
Reveal the purpose in my circumstance,
So my thoughts will have a good response.

Help me to think of only what is pure and true,
As I choose to surrender and put my trust in you.
Teach me not to bend with the world to conform,
Like a caterpillar to a butterfly, let me transform.

Lord, I surrender every thought to your control,
Help me tear down the lies that corrupt my soul.
I will reject thoughts that distract or discourage.  

I look forward to being transformed into your image.