Sometimes it’s hard for us to say
That things are fine and we’re okay
For evil schemes get in our way
And leave our lives in disarray
But if that happens, this we know
That God is with us when we’re low
His kindness, He shall surely show
And guide us in the way to go
For it’s Christ in you and Christ in me
It is God’s truth that makes us free
And since God is our sufficiency
Abundant now our lives shall be
Sometimes it’s hard to avoid the fray
For busy tasks consume our day
And rob us of our time to pray
So daily blessings can slip away
But if that happens, we need to fight
To steer our thoughts toward what is right
And keep God’s Word in perfect sight
And thus receive God’s matchless light
For it’s Christ in you and Christ in me
It is God’s truth that makes us free
And since God is our sufficiency
Abundant now our lives shall be
Sometimes it’s hard for our minds to stay
Focused on God’s matchless Way
For worldly whims lead us astray
And seek to fill us with dismay
But if that happens, we must decide
To stop our haste and choose a side
Either the world’s way with its lust and pride
Or in God’s household to abide
For it’s Christ in you and Christ in me
It is God’s truth that makes us free
And since God is our sufficiency
Abundant now our lives shall be
By Terri Lee
The Mighty Oak
Outside my window
The grand old oak
Stood fast against the storm
His branches stretched
His muscles flexed
Declared, “I will fear no harm”
The howling gales
And relentless rain
Pounded the oak all night
But the dawning day
Had much to say
About the brave oak’s fight
Oh, some leaves were lost
And twigs were snapped
And a branch lay on the ground
But the faithful oak
Remained unmoved
Still standing strong and sound
You see, his roots
Were sturdy
They made his anchor sure
They spread wide
And very deep
And kept the oak secure
We must be like the mighty oak
With our roots
Spread deep and wide
Unmovable from
The truth we know
God’s Word, which is our guide
For storms will come
And storms will go
But our strength is from the Lord
And when we trust
In Him alone
Our anchor shall be sure
So boldly stand
Like the mighty oak
Fearing not what comes your way
For God’s Word
Is our firm support
To strengthen us every day
By: Terri Lee
What Do You See?
What do you see when you look at me?
Is it just a jar of clay?
Is it merely a jug well worn with age,
That’s simply past its day?
Do you only see the faded paint,
And the weakness of the base?
Is your focus caught by the graying rim,
And the lines about the face?
Is the top too small or bottom too big?
Is the shape not what you like?
Do the tattered signs of overuse
And imperfections fill your sight?
Perhaps a change is needed
To fully understand.
If the surface is what stops your gaze,
You don’t see who I am.
Take a moment to look inside
And consider what is there
Forget the wrinkles and the bumps
And all the graying hair.
Look only at the Christ in me
And all that it entails.
Think solely with the love of God
That never ever fails.
See through the tender eyes of God,
A child He calls His son.
Consider what a price He paid
To have me for His own.
Disregard the shallow view
Which is all the world can see.
Fill your thoughts with what God says
And then you will be free.
Again I ask, Oh looking glass,
What is it that you see?
If the surface is what stops your gaze,
Then you’re missing the best of me. By Terri Lee