Category: Poems

If I were a millionaire
Would you accept a gift from me?
Or if I said I’d pay your bills, 
Would you take my generosity?

What if I owned a grocery store,
And gave you all your food for free?
Or any other kind of store,
And took you on a shopping spree? 

Wouldn’t you accept my gifts? 
Wouldn’t you take them willingly?
Wouldn’t you think it’s pretty great,
To have a friend as rich as me?  

God is better than a millionaire
For He has infinite ability
His resources are limitless
His riches last eternally 

God’s love for us will never fail
He gave to us this guarantee
His care for us will never cease
His promise is His surety. 

The things God gave are ours to take
For God gave them to us freely 
By the finished work of Jesus Christ
We can live our lives abundantly
  
					By Terri Lee

I’m so blessed
And I’ll tell you why
I’m taking a trip 
Into the sky
Not sure when
But I’m ready to go
When the trumpet sounds
That’s when I’ll know
It’s time for me
To leave this place
And meet my Lord
Then face to face
And there I’ll join
My whole family
And together live
For eternity
And that is why
So blessed I stay
Looking forward to
That glorious day
				By Terri Lee

There was never a time that I didn’t want you
There was never an age that wasn’t made for you
There was never a day I didn’t long for a family  
There was never a second that I didn’t love you
Then came the moment that you answered My call
And now…
There is never a day that I am not with you
There is never an hour I’m not ready to help you
There is never a minute that I could forget you
There is never a second that I do not love you
And the moment shall come that you’ll be gathered unto Me
And then…
There will never be a day that We won’t be together
There will never be an hour that you’ll have to worry
There will never be a minute that you’ll shed a tear 
There will never be a second that I won’t be loving you
For always…
My love is eternal
My love never changes
My love is unlimited
My love never fails
			By Terri Lee

It was the first pleasant morning
After the cold winter’s ice
When I joined the crowd in the park
All of us eager for the warmth of the sun
And yearning for spring’s early start

I began my routine on my usual path
Trying hard to keep up my pace
But my attention was caught by the glorious day
And the pleasant feel of the breeze on my face 

That’s when I saw her, the small silhouette
By the garden plot, sitting alone
How curious, I thought, that she would sit there
For the garden was but soil and stone

Quite unusual it was, that I would divert
From completing my prescribed routine
But something inside me just seemed to know
There was more here than what I was seeing

Her hair, shiny silver drawn tight in a bun
And her age was etched deep on her face
But still a sparkle could be seen in her eyes
A thing, the years had not erased.  

Her smile was warm and welcoming
Her voice was peaceful and sweet
With a motion, she bade me to join her
And without hesitation, I took a seat

We talked about sunshine, and joggers and bikes
The harsh winter and how it had passed
But after the usual pleasantries
There was still one question I needed to ask

Why do you sit here by this empty plot
A garden where no flowers grow?
I don’t understand, it looks like nothing to me
Please explain, I just want to know

Oh honey, she smiled as she took my hand
Bare ground is not what I see
I see roses and lilies and daisies and mums
All the flowers that soon, here will be

You see, I come here each year to remember
To think only the way God thinks of me
To look at others the way I look at this ground
Seeing only their potential beauty

She started from there to teach me of God
Of His wonderful matchless Word
How He so loved that He gave us His son
And I believed the truth that I heard

It’s been years since that day when I got saved
That day when my life was made whole
But I’ve never forgotten the lesson I learned
Or the woman who touched my soul

So now each year at the first signs of spring
I return to that same garden spot
Reminded to think the way God thinks of me
And perhaps, rescue a soul that is lost

						By Terri Lee

Have you ever stood on a mountain
With the stars down to your toes?
Or savored the fragrance 
Of a freshly picked rose?
Have you ever strolled by the ocean 
And watched the sun slip away?
Or hiked through a forest 
In the heat of the day?
Have you ever weathered a storm 
And found the rainbow?
Or listened to the silence
Of the soft falling snow?

All of these things are only a few
Examples of ways that God blesses you
He made the earth to be His family’s home
And gave us dominion over all that He owns
Nature provides a refreshing jumpstart
So we can serve God with all of our heart

Have you ever snuggled in a blanket
By a campfire’s light?
Or shared your heart with a friend
Long into the night?
Have you ever melted in the arms
Of a loved one's embrace?
Or held a new baby
And touched his sweet face?
Have you ever smiled while watching
Young children at play?
Or had someone’s kiss
Take your breath away?  

These too, are things with which we are blessed
God knows who we are and still calls us His best
Being alone is not how we live
We stand together, we love and forgive
A family we are and that makes us strong
So we can serve God whatever comes along

Have you ever opened your Bible
And got your mind blown?
Or searched scriptures daily
So you could make them your own?
Have you ever heard the Word shared
And it set your heart free?
Or shared It yourself
With your whole family?
Have you ever claimed a promise 
That God wrote in His Word?
Or rejoiced in a victory
Because you believed what you heard?

Of all of God’s blessings, His Word is the best
For only by It comes true righteousness
It alone gives salvation and what we need to be wise
For only God’s Word is His Will for our lives
God’s Word is perfect, and holy, and true
So we can serve God in ALL that we do  
							By Terri Lee

I sat down on my favorite chair
Just as the sun arose
Still dressed in cozy pj’s 
Fuzzy slippers on my toes

My Bible opened on my lap
To the last verses I had read
My heart filled with excitement
For the learning that lay ahead

I sipped my morning coffee     
As God’s words began to spring
Up from the written pages
And cause my heart to sing

God said that He’s my Father
And that He is light and love
God said that I’ve been given
All blessings from above

God said that I have Christ in me
And I’m complete in him
God said that I am righteous 
And made free from all my sin

God said that I was justified 
Forgiven and redeemed 
God said that I can stand against
The devil and his schemes

God said that I can do all things
Through Christ who strengthens me
God said that I could live my life
More than abundantly

God said that all these things are mine
He freely gave them to me
God said that I would be with Him
Throughout all eternity  

With a smile, I closed The Book
Holding fast to what I read
Ready now to face my day
Energized by what God said

				By Terri Lee

Childhood innocence has long-since passed
And youthful excitement has slipped from my grasp
All that’s left for me now is the burden of age
And I often wonder how I got to this stage
Days ebb and flow in a tedious row
With nothing to do and no place to go
But is this the way my life has to be? 
Or is there just something wrong with me?

Dear Lord, I am puzzled, I guess I should pray
Are you there?  Can you hear me?  That was all I could say
Yet God heard my words and reached down from above
And covered my heart with His blanket of love
He bandaged my wounds with His tender touch
And showed me the kindness I needed so much
His compassions failed not to set my soul free
And my life was made whole by His love for me

So, if your life is rocky like mine used to be
God is able to help you and He’s always ready
Lift your prayers to Him and see what He’ll do
He won’t hold back because He really loves you
							By Terri Lee

With longing I waited for you.
You didn’t know Me, but I yearned for you.
Before the foundation of the world,
I chose you, 
I loved you, 
I wanted you.

Then came the day that you sought Me.
And oh, how My heart rejoiced!
You heard My Word and believed It.
You confessed Jesus as Lord and I saved you.  
By My grace, 
You were made whole. 
 
That day I gave you My gift.
holy spirit, which keeps us connected.
We speak divine secrets together.
My power is yours to manifest.
Wondrous things 
Can be done by your hand.

Now you are part of My family.
An unbreakable bond unites us.
An abundance of peace enfolds us.
In My presence is fullness of joy.
No more, 
Are you without hope.

Daily we walk and daily we talk.
You grow in wisdom and understanding.
With lovingkindness, I teach you.
As a proud Father, I guide you.
Eternity 
Is ours to share.  
                    By Terri Lee

No one means as much to me
As those I call my family. 
Each member’s lovely and unique
Without each one, we’re not complete.

The bond that ties us is strong as steel
It can’t be broken for we are sealed
With holy spirit from God above
Who calls us sons and His beloved.

Though we are many, we stand as one 
Against the foe ‘til the victory’s won.
In love our hearts are tightly knit.
Hope keeps our minds so we don’t quit.

We need each other, and that’s a fact.
By prayer, we have each other’s back.
Peace comforts us and gives us rest.
We shine as lights ‘cause we’re God’s best.

My family’s love sustains my heart
When we’re together and when we’re apart. 
Nowhere else can it be found
A household where such joy abounds.
By Terri Lee 

Oh, loving Father,
I know that You’re there
I know You’re listening
I know that You care

But problems surround me
And it’s too hard to choose
Which way I should turn
Or what I should do

My precious child,
Of course I am here
Haven’t I promised,
You have nothing to fear?

I see your heart
Each time that you pray
Haven’t I promised,
With you I will stay?

I hear You, Lord,
Your words from above
I want to believe
I look for Your love

But my strength is failing
I’m not strong enough
To keep myself standing
To deal with this stuff

Ah, little one, 
Take rest in My arms
Haven’t I promised, 
I will keep you from harm?

I am your refuge
Ever present with you
What I have I promised
I surely will do!

My promises are just
They are yea and amen
They’ll work for you
Again and again

Whatever you need
You’ve only to ask
I’ll fight for you
I’m up for the task

Haven’t I done
All I said that I would?
What I have spoken,
Have I not made it good?

I’ve had your back 
Through thick and thin
And today I’m the same
As I always have been.

So be strong and courageous
In all that you do
For what I have promised
I’ve promised to YOU.  

Heavenly Father, 
Now it is plain
It is Your promises
That I need to claim

Thanking You always
For all that You’ve done
Because You have promised
The victory’s been won

And now I can stand
Steadfastly assured
That Your promises are true
For You gave me Your Word
			
By Terri Lee