Friday Musings

I'm going to try something different for Friday's blog. I believe there are voices out there that can say what I want to say better than I ever could in the form of poems or quotes or short stories. I'm going to try and find a few of these voices to wrap up what has come to me through the lectionary.

I hope you enjoy this.

When The Storm Comes Around © Hunter Dasten

Should you find yourself at the captain's helm,

as everyone around you is jumping ship.

Do not lose your stride.

Do not miss a step.

Because I will be right beside you,

braving the storm.

As the cruel dark clouds loom just above the bow,

and the torrential rains begin to fall.

Your nerves may get the best of you,

but that is perfectly natural.

All you must do is reach out and take my hand.

I will calm those panicked thoughts

causing your mind to spin.

I will stand at your side through hurricane force winds,

and together we'll be able to keep our footing.

Life may attempt to send us to the ocean depths,

but together we will survive this hellish night

to see the sun again.

His Voice Cries Out - Jerry Bouey

When this world loudly screams at you

And steals away your song

God's gentle voice whispers deep within,

"To Me, My child, you belong."

When you're overwhelmed by the things you've done

And are haunted by your past

A tender voice cries out and shelters you,

"Mine is a love that will last."

When it seems your heart is hardening

And you sense that there's a blindness

Remember the Lord Himself has called you

And drawn you with loving kindness.

When the hurting is so very real

And the pain seems to touch your soul

Jesus is beckoning so softly,

"Come to Me. I will make you whole."

When the aching inside overwhelms you

And you need a friend who's near

The voice of Heaven keeps on calling out,

"Oh My child, I am here."

When you feel that you're left all alone

And through these tears you can't even see

God's voice still cries out to comfort you,

"My dear child, you are precious to Me."