Gardens of Joy

Once I was destitute, a captive of sin, But then You gave me life and dwelled within. You took my waste places, You took my tears, You took my heartaches, and all my fears. You took that pot, which was made of clay, You took all of my darkness and made it day. Then gave me wings, made me into a silver dove With yellow-gold feathers, covered in Your love. You gave me rivers and gardens of joy; Things more precious than some material toy. You gave me gladness and also thanksgiving And filled...

You Speak Through All Your Creation

You speak to me when I’m asleep You give me dreams, Your truth I’ll keep You speak through all Your creation You are in every sound and vibration You see what I cannot see You made the heavens and the deep blue sea Every insect and every flower Reveals Your creative power I’m amazed that I can fit in Your plan When You can hold the universe in Your hand I’m so small, yet You’ve made me great Keep my feet from slipping and my path straight I give You glory ‘cause of who You are You know each...

Desert Flower

I'm walking on hard ground I'm not wearing a frown No matter the circumstances around Like a desert flower I'm blooming where planted No matter if the ground's hard and dry Like a desert flower Whose petals touch the sky I'm reaching high Won't let this life pass me by When I feel tired and worn Can’t see the flower past the thorn And my dreams feel tattered and torn Then I remember… It’s just a little while And then I will smile As things take a turn For this I yearn Like a desert flower I’m...

Our Lives are Like Stories

Our lives are like stories acted out in a play Yet at times those stories get jumbled in some way Maybe we read the wrong script or misread how it goes And then find ourselves caught in the middle of life’s throws To him that overcomes is victory living Our strength comes from God and He keeps on giving No man can go down where God cannot go And God is a jealous God, His love He will show If we miss out on the best, that’s not the end to our story All things work together for the good to God’s...