What is Love

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What is love?

But a powerful emotion

It rushes in

And sets things in motion

It can’t be quenched

By the mightiest ocean

So don’t play with love

For everything

There is a time and season

God’s laws

Are there for a reason

Don’t awaken love

Before it’s time

Or it could become

Tomorrow’s thrown-out dime

Love comes around once

It can come around twice

But be careful

Are you willing to pay its price?

It can level whatever stands in its path

Resembling the force of wrath

So don’t play with love

Photo and Poem by

Christina Morley

There's a Road that is Turning

Photo by Christina Morley

There are times the Lord doesn’t seem near,

But oh, how much He wants us to hear

Of His great love and the sacrifice He made,

So that even the littlest one can be saved.

Whether male or female, wealthy or poor,

Jesus is standing at the door.

Through floods, fires, famine, and cold,

The Lord reaches out with love un-foretold.

Jesus came for the needy and lame.

The sinner, the baby, He loves just the same.

The children have voices, the fetuses none.

Do we have His compassion for everyone?

The Muslim, the Hindu, the slave, and oppressed,

Jesus took the towel, as a servant was dressed.

To help the hurting and to set captives free

Takes courage, sacrifice, and love from you and me.

From Japan to Jordan, from China to Chile,

Stretch out, reach out, the harvest is plenty.

From Albania to India, Sudan and Kuwait,

If we don’t hurry, it may be too late.

As He is healing you, heal others around.

Nothing is stopping you; your feet are not bound.

Be filled with His Spirit and bathed in His love.

All power and authority come from above.

There’s a road that is turning.

There’s a way we can go.

The doors are now opening.

His love we can show.

by Christina Morley

Crumbs or Steak?

Tell me, who knows the mind of the Lord that we should offer Him counsel?

If He has told us a thing, is it not true?

Either we believe God or we place His wisdom on a mantel,

Which is like living our lives in an old, smelly shoe.

What has He promised for His beloved daughters and sons?

Did He not say that He would take care of each and everyone?

Then why are we so busy eating the crumbs

When God wants us to live a life of joy and even have fun?

We easily get focused on what our needs are

That we forget to seek God’s Kingdom first.

When we get our priorities right and up to par,

Then God will give us a marvellous thirst.

We’ll begin to see the needs of others around

And God will fill us with living water that will always abound.

To seek His Kingdom first is to be eating that steak;

And to discover a life of faith,

Believe God, it’s no mistake.

by Christina Morley

I Love Music

I love music

Give me a melody

I love music

Someone play me a key

When there’s stress and things go wrong

I need a feel good song

When problems pour down like rain

Music keeps me sane

Spin a lyric

Thread a rhyme

Drum a rhythm

I’m feeling fine

by Christina Morley

A few years ago I flew to Germany alone with my son to my grandfather's funeral. I was afraid to stop over at the Frankfurt airport, because it's a huge airport, so I decided to stop over at the much smaller Hamburg airport instead. I have no problem conversing in the German language and most Germans can speak English, so I wasn't worried about that. I just didn't want to get lost. Well, the Hamburg airport was a mistake of choice. They lacked the German efficiency that one would have expected. Computer systems were down. No one explained what the hold-up was and no one apologized for the delay. We were third in line, but it took an hour before we got to the counter and received our boarding passes. What was worse was that they had no background music playing at the airport. It was awful just standing there staring at the staff behind the counters and their computers. Also, I had my 10-year-old boy with me and what was he supposed to do? Occasionally, I hummed tunes to myself, I was that desperate. With the delay, others missed their flights, but we got to our connecting flight just in time.

Philosophy (Everything Comes in Packaging)

Philosophy

The world’s philosophy

Oh, doesn’t it sound so good to your ears?

Lying

It wasn’t really lying

It was only a tiny, little, white lie

Packaging

Everything comes in packaging

And it’s always made to look so nice

Rights

It’s my right

No one has the right to tell me what to do

Sex

Have safe sex

And you should only begin when you feel ready

Packaging

Everything comes in packaging

And it’s always made to look so nice

Religion

All religions are good

Therefore, there is no one true religion

Truth

The world’s truth

Or God’s truth, which is the only truth

God has promised that if you should know the truth,

The truth will set you free

by Christina Morley

I thought you might be interested to know that I wrote this poem when I was 18 years old. Our modern, western culture dictates to school-going kids the philosophy that they are to embrace. This was my response to that.

Starry Sky

I thank You for the stars at night

I know that I can never leave Your sight

If You know each star by name

Then You know everyone else the same

You know so much more than I

When I look up into that deep, starry sky

I think how much You love Your creation

Heaven is beyond my imagination

I thank You for the home prepared for me

I know there will be so much more to see

A new heaven and new earth in all their glory

For me, this is a wonderful story

Help me to live in joy and peace

Until one day hatred and evil will cease

Also, help me show others the way

Until I see You in heaven, I pray

by Christina Morley

Do You Feel Powerless?

Do you feel powerless

To change things

Or become emotionless

From too many stings?

Is everything hopeless

Is it all in vain

Are you feeling helpless

Is your heart in pain?

There is one Who knows your name

He is faithful. He stays the same

He has felt your deepest pain

His love will always remain

Let His love fall like healing rain

Because your life is not in vain

What do you do

When you’re feeling restless

Who do you talk to

When your heart’s a mess?

Where is your shelter

From the storms of life

Who is your cover

When it cuts like a knife?

Next time the devil tries to steal

Don’t think about how you feel

Or the hurt that is real

Remember you are not lost, but found

And God’s angels are always around

So in Jesus’ name stand your ground

He will teach you what to do

And His love will carry you

So, next time the devil tries to steal

Don’t think about how you feel

Or the hurt that is real

Remember you are not lost, but found

And God’s angels are always around

So in Jesus’ name stand your ground!

by Christina A. Morley

Be a Friend

Lord, You taught me that to have friends,

I should be a friend.

And if I felt misunderstood, understanding

I should extend.

It’s not about protecting me, but about having

a heart that can bend.

Gifts of hope, gifts of love, and gifts of joy

I want to send.

by Christina Morley

I decided to post this poem today, because I need it for myself. It's been one of those days. I also feel more sensitive, and I can't take the hard knocks so well, when I'm ill and worn down. Do you ever feel that way too?

Lazy Summer Days

Home-made ice cream

And pink lemonade

Great for lazy summer days

Delicate butterflies

Romantic sunsets

Fall upon my happy gaze

Ceiling fans

Cool, white sheets

Help summer evenings go by

Gentle waves

A walk on the beach

Under a starry sky

Hand in hand

A touch, a kiss

Your body next to mine

Speaking words

Of tenderness

So perfect and divine

by Christina A. Morley

I know it's summertime in the Northern Hemisphere, so this poem is for all of you who are enjoying warmer weather. I'm sure the last poem's pic with the wintry scene must have been a bit confusing!

Another reason why I chose this poem is because I've been doing a series on "My Husband is a Martian" over at my parenting blog, Amanda's Books and More. I've been writing about the challenges of communicating with a partner who seems to be from a different planet. I thought it would be nice to share something about the happier side of marriage.

Who's the Real Me?

When I look into my eyes

What do I see?

Who’s the real me?

Am I everything I want to be?

Like a coloring book without color

Or a day that’s gone gray

Everything’s become a blur

And I kneel down and pray

And when He reaches down

Inside this heart that wears a frown

He touches things too deep

Awakening dreams that lay asleep

I was like a tree in winter

Without one single, green leaf

But then my heart began to stir

Happiness mixed with grief

And when He reaches down

Inside this heart that wears a frown

He touches things too deep

Awakening dreams that lay asleep

by Christina Morley

Love is the Only Way

The last shall be first

The first shall be last

It’s an attitude of the heart

And love will stand fast

I can have ambition

But not without submission

To the Spirit who gives me vision

To love is His only condition

When things don’t go right

And I’m tempted to fight

I need to stop and pray

‘Cause love is the only way

by Christina Morley

Hear the Call

Photo by Dominic Morel

Hear the call

Sound the drums

Wake up! Wake up!

Arise ye dead

See ye blind

Now’s the time

For your light to shine

Hear the voice

From on high

Jesus Christ! Jesus Christ!

He’s the Truth

I tell no lie

He’s the way

For all mankind

Hear the saints

In the battle

We’ve won! We’ve won!

Death’s been killed

Life now lives

So wake up

And accept what He gives

New life! New life!

by Christina Morley

What’s Troubling You?

Honey, what’s on your mind?

Why do you always run around?

Why don’t you slow down?

What’s troubling you?

Honey, I see it in your face

Those distant eyes

The haphazard thoughts

Your constant restlessness

You’re always somewhere else

Inside that head

But still running away

From what’s there

So you dream

Keep yourself busy

Talk a lot

And have many friends

But what’s troubling you?

What’s inside?

Why hide?

It’ll always be there

Slow down

Listen to what others have to say

Take a good look at yourself

And try to find the reason why

And when you need to talk

Find people with wisdom

Who know you well

And sit down with them

It will take time

And some discipline

But overall

It’s worth it

Only then can God

Begin to work in your life

When you allow Him

To clean up the clutter

Yes, there’s a mess in your life

One you need to face

But when the refining is done

What’s left is the image of God

by Christina Morley

Photo by Gerhard Nel and used by permission

Note about this poem: I wrote this poem for a special friend in 1994. We have lost contact over the years, but I hope her future is bright, happy and full of God's love flowing in her heart and from her heart.

A Clock Ticks

A clock ticks

A tap drips

The house is quiet and still

I take time to write

On a peaceful night

Which gives me such a thrill

The children sleep

I hear my heart beat

Evenings like this I treasure

To have time alone

To think on my own

Gives me great pleasure

by Christina Morley

New Wine

You don’t despise

The little I have to give

My birth was no surprise

Or my weaknesses

You breathed life

In Genesis

And I realize

I was in Your plan

In the palm

Of Your hand

Take all of my heart

Take every part

You’re the new wine

And here I’ll dine

You make all things new

Your love is true

by Christina Morley

Live Your Life

Do you sometimes feel your life is a dead-end?
Have you given up hope, or just lack having a friend?
What are the thoughts that run through your head?
You own them, so choose the positive instead.

Why focus on the bad when you can note the good?
Find what makes you glad even if you’re misunderstood.
You can take charge of life by not pointing the finger.
Let thankful thoughts be the thoughts that linger.

Maybe you’ve had to go without a thing or two.
Maybe growing up at home felt more like a zoo.
But who cares about the grudges you now nurse?
You must move on, be the one to forgive first.

Go for a walk on a moonlit evening.
Find a song your heart wants to sing.
There’s so much you can be grateful for.
Open your eyes and look for more.

Now breathe in, shoulders back, and step out.
It’s time to find out what life is all about.
You were created for such a time as this.
Your destiny is something you don’t want to miss.

by Christina Morley

The Innocent Suffer

Born Free was a shelter for at risk children.
Christmas outreach 2001

Abuse, suffering, hunger, and pain

What’s the purpose, can there be any gain?

The innocent suffer, the innocent cry

I see their agony and I ask myself why?

A child in the street, naked and cold

No food for the belly, wounds that are old

No parents around, there’s no one to care

No home to be found, no love to share

Why does this happen, why must it go on?

Is there any reason when reason has gone?

How many victims do we meet everyday?

Do we take time for them, do we think to pray?

Or are we too busy with our own lives to see

The needy people around you and me?

by Christina Morley

Alpha and Omega

He is the Alpha and Omega

The beginning and the end

He is Creator and Caretaker

Our Comforter and Friend

He laughs at the impossible

He knows it can be done

All power and authority

Belong to the Son

Now if you didn’t get it yet

And if you haven’t heard

He always keeps His promises

It’s written in His Word

So whatever He has done before

He can do again

Remember He’s Creator, Caretaker

Your Comforter and Friend

by Christina Morley

Less Advice, Lots of Love

There is always a reason
For every different season
Time helps make sense of it all
When passing through spring or fall

Dealing with life’s issues
Is like needing sandals or shoes
Having the right kind of gear
To help you through the year

Laugh with those who are laughing
Cry with those who are crying
Give a little heart, not an answer
Callous words are like a cancer
Be as gentle as a dove
Less advice, lots of love

by Christina Morley

Gracefully Yours

“Little children come unto Me,” so the Lord Jesus said.
Isn’t it amazing how we are called children of God and not adults of God instead?
To be like little children, that’s how we need to think in our head.

“Little children come unto Me,” but how often do we look elsewhere?
How often do we reject His tender loving care?
It’s more T.L.C. we need and it’s in grace that we’ll find it there.

Is grace the key to love, or love the key to grace?
What do you see when you look into another Christian’s face?
In that face, does grace have an important place?

God is love and because He loved, He gave.
Grace is the act of giving His Son for us to save.
Grace equals love; love equals grace. That’s how they behave.

“Little children come unto Me,” Lord Jesus, teach us Your ways.
Don’t let this become just a passing phase.
We need much less of “me” and much more of You in these days.

So, what is this grace that I’m speaking of?
How can it be as great as the fact that God is Love?
Because this grace comes from only one place, and that is from above.

“Little children come unto Me,” called my dear Lord and Savior.
He is the essence of grace. He is the very core.
Help us to want to receive from You even more.

Why do we need grace and what can it do?
It does away with laws that keep us from You,
And it teaches us to love through and through.
That’s the kind of grace-filled life which You’ve called us to.

by Christina Morley

Life is Like a Maze

Life is like a maze of crisscrossing roads

A turn-off here or an exit there

Do I go left or right?

Is it up or down?

How do I keep from getting turned around?

All roads don’t lead to the same place

Feeling jammed in

Needing some space

Looking for the right exit

But God, which one?

I’m not having any fun

Often the sign-boards just don’t make sense

Help! I’m feeling tense

Looking for the right connection

Maybe I should stop

Take time for reflection

Even ask someone a question

Does anyone understand?

I feel like it’s out of my hands

Oh, but wait

I’m not bound by fate

I’ll find the roads meant for me

Traveling the Way of my destiny

Choosing to enjoy the ride

Taking time to see the view

No longer feeling blue

Helping others on their way

Makes it a better day

by Christina Morley

I Can Carry Pain

I can carry pain

And still wear a smile

The promise I’ll gain

May take a while

The road may be long

And my heart weary

But I’ll still have a song

My load He’ll carry

God knows my heart

The sacrifices I’ve made

He’ll do His part

His life He gave

Deep cries out to deep

It’s not in vain

My heart He’ll keep

He’ll carry my pain

His joy is mine

His life fulfilling

I’ll be fine

His peace indwelling

by Christina Morley

The photo is by Gerhard Nel, a friend and amazing photographer, and is used by permission.

Passion for Life

When I was a child, I thought like one

But now my childish days are done

Though I’ve grown up, I still like fun

As wife and mother, but not under the thumb

My passion for life continues at a run

There’s lots of adventure under the sun

And I don’t want to miss any one

As I share little joys with everyone

Who said my childish days are done?

Childish yes, but carefree – none!

by Christina Morley

Blue Ribbon

You might not receive a blue ribbon

at the end of the day

And being a mother is not

a job that will pay

But your reward is the journey

every step of the way

And “Well done!” are the words

that my Father will say.

by Christina Morley

Mother Acrostic

Mom, here’s my chance to share today
On the special things you do and say
Thank you for all the love and prayer
Helping me through every care
Especially for your listening ear
Regardless of your busy day

Thank you, Mom, in every way.

Have a Happy Mother’s Day!

by Christina Morley

Mother

A mother is a person to cherish
Her love she does so readily lavish
She gives of her time to everyone
And a mother’s work is never done

A mother will sacrifice here and there
She’ll not withhold and will always share
We will never know how hard it is
Until one day we have our own kids

So thank you, Mother, for all that you do
We want you to know how much we love you
And we pray that this Mother’s Day will be
Blessed with many a happy memory

by Christina Morley

To Be a Mother

These are my four kids. I'll be posting Mother's Day card making ideas on my 1camera1mom blog for all the scrapbooking and card making moms and kids out there. You can add your own Mother's Day poem or use one of mine. I'll be adding a couple more this week to choose from.

To be a mother means…
You’re a “Home Exec,” a fancy name for doing jobs that no one sees
There are people who think that running a home must be a breeze
Daily you are finding lost items, washing dishes and making the bed
It’s not rocket science, but sometimes you think you’re losing your head

To be a mother means…
As you fold the clothes, you realize just how much the kids’ have grown
You still remember miniature sizes and wonder how the time has flown
Now you’re not “cool,” but in those days you were their sun and moon
And as they gain their independence, they’ll be leaving home soon

To be a mother means…
You have the hardest task of letting go and letting them fly
And when you’re alone, you know that you’ll cry
But once they’re gone, they’ll always know where to find you
Because you’ll always be their mother, no matter what they do

by Christina Morley

Little Baby in the Womb

Oh, little baby in the womb -

Why has your mother made it your tomb?

It was not meant to be a place of pain and death,

But a place of life, to give you breath.

God the Father could see your tiny hands and feet.

He could see you move and hear your heartbeat.

But the world told your mother a lie,

And now at night God hears her cry.

There’s a longing and aching in her heart.

She desperately wants to have a fresh start.

If God can hold you, Baby, He can hold your mother too -

In Jesus there is forgiveness and a life that is new.

by Christina Morley

The Child Inside

The child inside

A mystery to many

The way it grows

And enters society

The mother can feel it

And the child senses the mother

As they go through months together

But some mothers don’t bother

The child inside

Develops rapidly

Living and growing

So wonderfully

The child inside

Incapable of anger

Feels excruciating pain

And recognizes danger

The child inside

Murdered somehow

The merciful Lord knows

And will take care of it now

The mother can feel it

And the child senses the mother

As they go through months together

Sadly, some mothers don’t bother

by Christina Morley

Gifted, Talented Woman

How do women fit into God’s plan?
When God made Adam, there was only one man
Just God and one man? There was something missing
Someone to be mother; someone for kissing

Without women there would be no children to see
There would be no you and also no me
No different cultures, no different faces,
No different colors and no different races

Inside of God was companionship
Men and women in relationship
Adam was only half of God’s plan
With Eve came new life, new love – woman

She’s a pillar of strength, a helper to all
Ready to respond to the neediest call
The Church is Christ’s bride, what an honor to be
Gifted, talented woman – naturally!

by Christina Morley

Give a Smile

Give a smile to those you meet
A friendly look when you greet
It may be just what they need
Planting hope as a seed

It’s the sunlight through the trees
A bit of warmth on a cool breeze
Open your heart just a little
Then it won’t become brittle

Why not give it a try?
There’s no need to be shy
Find a twinkle in your eye
Be the sparkle in the night sky
It will come back to you by and by

by Christina Morley

One Little Bird

There once was a little bird high in a tree
Who loved to sing, naturally
She would sit and sing, and sing, and sing
But she never noticed her broken wing

One day another little bird passed by
And asked her why she didn’t fly?
She didn’t know the reason why
So she thought she would give it a try

But sadly enough, when she jumped off the tree
She fell down to the ground quite hopelessly
Now she was helpless and vulnerable too
And she didn’t know what she should do

So she prayed to her Maker, the One that knew
All about what she was going through
He came along and healed her wing
And now she really had a reason to sing

Now with her wings she began to fly
Higher and higher into the blue sky
Her wings were fresh, the flying new
But then the winds came, and they blew and blew

Soon she was falling, spinning ‘round and ‘round
Until she hit hard against the ground
Oh, she was hurt, she was sad and alone
Down to every last little bone

But her Maker was watching, He was there
And He gave her His most tender care
Now better and stronger than before
She was ready to fly from shore to shore

When the time came, she told her friends goodbye
Even if it was tough, at least she would try
She wanted to tell others her truthful views
About her Maker and about the Good News

Now this is the story of one little bird
What is your story, or have we heard?

by Christina Morley

To Live Your Dream

To live your dream

You can’t look at circumstances

Fear can’t stop you taking chances

You need courage in times of waiting

Not to step back when debating

Don’t look down when you’re going up

Think like a champion in the World Cup

Hold on when you feel you’re slipping

Faith and hope will keep you gripping

A life half lived is not living at all

When others think you’re crazy, just stand tall

Only you can be your true self

It’s not about gaining this world’s wealth

There’s only one of you and one of me

So there’s no room for any jealousy

Live your dream and live it big

Find the treasure, it’s worth the dig

You’re not here just for yourself

So don’t put destiny on the shelf

Live your life to the full

Don’t sit back and be a fool

Here’s your chance, take it now

Don’t keep asking yourself how

If the door shuts, find a window

Aim high, like with bow and arrow

Do the best that you can do

Because there’s nothing stopping you

by Christina Morley

The Beauty of Loving

Tell me, why do people do the things they do?
Is life so hard that love has died too?
Or do we just refuse to accept the love that’s there
So afraid of getting hurt, that we pretend not to care?

Why do we build walls to keep others out?
Jericho’s walls fell with a shout!
Isn’t there a better way of healing life’s ills
Than building those walls and causing more spills?

When we are hurt by other’s sin
And defense builds up, we mustn’t give in
But we should be open to what’s inside
And not become afraid or try to hide

There’s something sweeter about love than you know
Christ came in human form that love to show
It breaks down all walls between race and creed
That’s the kind of love to which we’ve been freed

It will take grace for that love to grow
Though it might not be easy, give it a go
And soon you’ll find what was always there
That love was made for us to share

It is Christ’s love in us we should live
And God will use whatever we can give
The secret is in trying, and in trying we’ll see
That in time love will come more easily

So don’t give up when the pain is felt
Christ is stronger and that pain will melt.
Imagine how beautiful it will be
When one day we’ll all live in harmony

by Christina Morley

Jesus

Jesus is the King of Kings
He is our everything
He is the Great I Am
He is the Son of Man

By His stripes we are made whole
He can fill the empty soul
And shower us with gifts from heaven
He is the Bread without leaven

He overcame Satan by the blood of the Lamb
Though he was still the Great I Am
He also suffered as the Son of Man
So that one day we might say, “I can!”

by Christina Morley

Happy Easter!

Goodbye

I want to love someone with a passion
To give my heart away,
Not just for a day
A love that’s for keeps
But I can’t love you in that way
You only play the game
You’re insincere,
So I won’t waste my time on you

I want to give my love to someone I can trust
Who will give back as much as I give
To have an undivided heart
To love to the end as from the start

Now I won’t be played,
So give up trying
You’re just not the one and I won’t be fooled
I’m stronger than you think
I can stand alone
With God by my side I can wait
Because I won’t throw my love away
I refuse to waste my time on you

I want a love that will last the years through
A love that is real
So goodbye, goodbye, goodbye
I won’t be swallowing your lie

One day I’ll give my heart away,
But not today, not today

by Christina Morley

Like a Kite

Longingly I gaze at the sky
As I peek out my window
I feel safe behind my door
But as time passes on
Life is passing me by
Yet something’s pulling deep inside

If I were a kite
That remained indoors
What would be the use
If I never took to flight?

I’m sure there’s something missing
Maybe I lost the key
But I know there is a door
That I must go through
Not later, but now, even in winter or spring
I’ll fly high and let go of the string

I’ll soar on the breeze that carries my name
I’ll rise high and not in vain
At the right time, I’ll know which one’s mine
At the right time, I’ll have peace of mind
Then I will soar
I will soar

by Christina Morley

The Sun Rises

The sun rises across the sky

As people are walking by

Shining on the rich and poor

From desert to sea shore

On every man, woman, and child

From the city to the wild

It rises and then sets again

Each day without end

Telling a tale for all to see

That we aren’t living equally

Perhaps equally we never will

And also without justice ‘till

We speak up for the weak and small

In the daytime and at nightfall

To remain consistent and fair

As our lives are there to share

by Christina Morley

Outside, Under the Sky

Outside

Under the sky

I see the rain falling

In the night

Falling

Shimmering

Pierced by a light

Above my head

Falling

Glimmering

Gently washing my face

Washing it of every trace

Of frustration

And discouragement

Falling

Wet and cool

Refreshing

I lift my head

I lift my hands

In the night

To catch the rain

Within in my sight

Falling

Like tiny diamonds

Presents to my soul

Filling me with peace

And making me whole

Falling

Swirling

Tickling my skin

In the darkness of the night

Standing in the rain

With one single light

Above my head

Outside

Under the sky

Free

by Christina Morley

Our Children

There is no army without formal training,

Equipment, or plan for implementing.

Instead, each soldier knows how to fight

With his weapons in hand, his goal in sight.

Our children are the same; they rely on you and me.

Let’s not send them out as guppies into the sea.

The sharks have teeth and they sure can bite.

The darkness wages war against the light.

Our weapons are not guns, fists, or knives.

They are not for destruction, but are to save lives.

Our weapons are prayer, the Word, and His Spirit.

We have the victory cry, so let them hear it!

by Christina Morley

Prayer for My Home

Let my home be a safe haven
One to be counted among the best
May its walls build hope and its floors mercy
And may its rooms offer peace and rest

May its roof be a symbol of protection
May its ceilings teach us Your ways
And may the gates stand for honor
Together adding joy to our days

by Christina Morley

We’ve had Some Struggles

I know we’ve had some struggles
Struggles in every way
But God is so much bigger
He seems bigger everyday

So, I just wanted to tell you
That I love you anyway
Even through all the hurt
God wipes our tears away

It doesn’t matter what you do
Or what I do that counts
As long as we put God first
Those things won’t weigh an ounce

Now today’s a day to start again
And with God we’ll always win
Loving and living selflessly
God will give us victory!

by Christina Morley

First written 5/27/1997
Revised 3/14/2012

A True Friend

Photo by D. Sharon Pruitt

To find a true friend is rare
A friend that in not jealous
And who is always fair
A friend that champions you
And who really cares

A friend like this understands who you are
You have freedom to speak your mind
And you stay in touch even from afar
This friendship is made truly great
When both of you can shine -
Each a different star

by Christina Morley

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