Walking On.... Music middle Click ~♫ In The Garden♫
~ I See You ~
If I receive a gift, that really touches me, because someone knew me well enough
The sweetness is most precious, I feel so very loved.
That gesture, kindness, thoughtfulness, strikes such a tender chord,
As pet names also gently say - ' Dear one, I love you more'.
If someone takes my hand in theirs, to turn it to and fro,
And says - 'Your hands are very precious', they mean. 'I truly love you so.'
Such caring warms the heart with wonder, to be known, accepted, understood,
In life's rush, fears, hurt and prejudice, real love is beautiful.
Lord, help me then, to know Your heart, so nothing breaks the love,
May I accept You love me, so I will always have enough.
Enough to see past awkward barriers, the walls, that rise so very high,
To reach the ones that need Your love, please, may I have Your eyes.
To know Your grace, all giving love, to peek behind the masks, the steel
To touch with gentle loving words, regardless how afraid I feel.
May I 'see' with mercy and forgiveness, to handle all that comes,
To pray, I see you in God's image, 'I see you,' you are loved.
Soft whispers with Trish from
Derry's Heart Poems © Feb 2011
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If I receive a gift, that really touches me, because someone knew me well enough
The sweetness is most precious, I feel so very loved.
That gesture, kindness, thoughtfulness, strikes such a tender chord,
As pet names also gently say - ' Dear one, I love you more'.
If someone takes my hand in theirs, to turn it to and fro,
And says - 'Your hands are very precious', they mean. 'I truly love you so.'
Such caring warms the heart with wonder, to be known, accepted, understood,
In life's rush, fears, hurt and prejudice, real love is beautiful.
Lord, help me then, to know Your heart, so nothing breaks the love,
May I accept You love me, so I will always have enough.
Enough to see past awkward barriers, the walls, that rise so very high,
To reach the ones that need Your love, please, may I have Your eyes.
To know Your grace, all giving love, to peek behind the masks, the steel
To touch with gentle loving words, regardless how afraid I feel.
May I 'see' with mercy and forgiveness, to handle all that comes,
To pray, I see you in God's image, 'I see you,' you are loved.
Soft whispers with Trish from
Derry's Heart Poems © Feb 2011
[email protected]
~ Never Will It Break ~
Hope is everlasting nurture,
And though concealed, or swirled away Never will it break, For God is hope, in Him, is how we always wake. His hope sustains us daily, When no other path is viewed, He- Will be the call to rise, And the courage to renew. Our Father is all hope and joy,
The life, when all seems sombre, dark, His light will be the the want to live, the love, to carry in our heart. Hope will never fade When in the Lord we bask. Soft whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © Oct 2009 [email protected] |
When we feel we'd rather turn
and fall down in a heap, His hope becomes our smile.... When the heart can not go on- His love, is near to find. Hope spurs us ever forward, To want to always learn... When we feel bewildered, lost Hope is to be treasured- For hope is love returned. What a blessing, in the midst
of discouragement and sometimes self-aversion because of failures or littleness, to look up to the glory of our relationship to God through the Lord Jesus. He brings God to us and brings us to God. Being thus, we have His divine love, blessing and help. Harold Ockenga |
~ Crossing The Bridge ~
There's a bridge of life a little heart must cross, it spans a seething flow,
That bubbles, churns o'er jagged rocks, coursing high or sometimes low.
Gingerly, she takes some steps- not feeling very bold,
Seeming stable, she walks on-
in hopes, that it will hold.
Oh, where will this great crossing lead, what will the days unfold,
Friendship, ventures, fame and glory, riches of pure gold.
Will life smile sweet upon her heart, delightful romance send,
As onward twirls her little feet-
how will the story end.
She picks a rose while passing through, sweet, pressed against her soul,
Each day is holding expectation, of hopes that have been told.
Musing flight, dream on a dream, how fly on angel's wings,
To bring a joy unto the world-
her lips, say lovely things.
Oh, let her play now while she can before life will weigh her down,
Let her prance in softness now, while hearing pretty sounds.
Show her wonders that surround with touch of angel kiss,
Soon enough, she shall find-
all will not be bliss.
There's a bridge of life a little heart must cross, it spans a seething flow,
That bubbles, churns o'er jagged rocks, coursing high or sometimes low.
Gingerly, she takes some steps- not feeling very bold,
Seeming stable, she walks on-
in hopes, that it will hold.
Oh, where will this great crossing lead, what will the days unfold,
Friendship, ventures, fame and glory, riches of pure gold.
Will life smile sweet upon her heart, delightful romance send,
As onward twirls her little feet-
how will the story end.
She picks a rose while passing through, sweet, pressed against her soul,
Each day is holding expectation, of hopes that have been told.
Musing flight, dream on a dream, how fly on angel's wings,
To bring a joy unto the world-
her lips, say lovely things.
Oh, let her play now while she can before life will weigh her down,
Let her prance in softness now, while hearing pretty sounds.
Show her wonders that surround with touch of angel kiss,
Soon enough, she shall find-
all will not be bliss.
A myriad of talents pour, adventure, diverse things,
The bridge holds untold glitter, for the light relief it brings.
Time comes, when life's a whirl, bridge building with pine wood,
Deep foundations laying down-
that coming days be good.
A direction will be chosen, then decisions for life's course,
Steps go forward, finding paths, much guidance forming choice.
Some friends will seek to care, while others yell, abuse,
Some will laugh and bring her joy-
then turn and lash and bruise.
That hurt will push her stumbling, close to the dangerous edge,
Then where the help for her soft heart, to pull from scary ledge.
What darkness there, avoid it yet, not something to be seen,
Life can hold too much to bear-
come, dance again, all fancy free.
But, years pass on, blown by wind, time won't be standing still,
Waters pass beneath the bridge, as days with memory fill.
Touching lives, a nurture shared, loss borne and sorely grieved,
The heart o'er flows with kith and kin-
what of herself to leave.
The bridge holds untold glitter, for the light relief it brings.
Time comes, when life's a whirl, bridge building with pine wood,
Deep foundations laying down-
that coming days be good.
A direction will be chosen, then decisions for life's course,
Steps go forward, finding paths, much guidance forming choice.
Some friends will seek to care, while others yell, abuse,
Some will laugh and bring her joy-
then turn and lash and bruise.
That hurt will push her stumbling, close to the dangerous edge,
Then where the help for her soft heart, to pull from scary ledge.
What darkness there, avoid it yet, not something to be seen,
Life can hold too much to bear-
come, dance again, all fancy free.
But, years pass on, blown by wind, time won't be standing still,
Waters pass beneath the bridge, as days with memory fill.
Touching lives, a nurture shared, loss borne and sorely grieved,
The heart o'er flows with kith and kin-
what of herself to leave.
Does time thus need to shatter dreams, why can't youth stay with bloom-
Stop age and all it's ravage, weaving lines upon life's loom.
Where, oh where, is refuge found, so smiles will warm her heart,
How can the dove of peace remain-
her soul not rend apart.
Then, one day comes, she sees ahead, two paths, two different ways,
One turning down to darkness, cold, the other, up, to sunshine rays.
How will she safely find new life, her eyes seek guiding light,
How can she reach the other side-
not fall in darkest night.
Oh, there, arms wide, The cross stands high, she kneels, to pass within,
Leaves every heartbreak with the Lord, e'er freed of all her sin.
Release spills from her tender heart, with glow of lasting love,
A forever family now is hers-
from her Father up above.
She now will rise on angel's wings, a snow white dove to fly,
A princess fashioned for The King, to reign with Christ on high.
Kept by His power, life's bridge e'er crossed, no more to be alone,
The Lord will be, all that she needs-
to bear her safely home.
Soft whispers from
Derry's Heart Poems © Sept 2010
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~How Do We Trust~
Is faith set within us, a thing that we make,
No, this we sure know, 'tis more that we doubt. So, how can we trust that we will be led, To trust in the Lord, to ever be held. Yes, that is the key, to WANT to be kept, it's distrust in self, to know we're bereft. It's only in turning from plans that we make, that will lead us to want Him and our way forsake. Trust, and release, let God have our heart,
turn to the Lord, for all He'll impart. It's only repentance, that brings us to know The faith that He gives, each step of the road. His Spirit will come, revealing God's truth... Witness of Jesus and show Christ as true. His faith is the way, He alone breaks the night, Trust is the Saviour, His life is the light. "Do not let your hearts be troubled.
Trust in God ; trust also in me. - John 14:1 |
What does it mean to trust in the Lord,
to know He will show us how life is reborn. How do we trust and understand truth, Truth that we crave from the day of our birth. How is trust gained when we cannot see, The God to be trusted and ever believed. From where does faith come, to give us the hope, To keep us on pathways that we cannot know. His care is so great He calls us to come,
to know of His will, to rest in His love. It's realising weakness, in crying to Him, That self is all gone and by Him we're filled. Be aware of connections that keep us from God. Sever the ties that we like to hold. Work out misuse of things of this earth. Flee from temptations that bring only hurt. Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © Aug 2009 [email protected] Poetry from the Heart I am crucified with Christ, nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me. And the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. - Gal 2:20 |
~ Glory Lord Jesus Glory~
Oh glory, dear Lord Jesus I glory in Your light,
I glory in Your wonder, Your glory, as my life.
I praise You in Your glory, Perfect, Holy Lord
You are all love, fulfillment... You are the life of all.
There is no other, where, No man can ever stride,
Oh Lord, in YOU I glory, You are, the breath of life
I bow before Your glory, Your majesty, Your heart,
Thank You for the grace, Your death,
Your life to impart.
Oh Lord I glory in Your love
Soft whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © June 2009
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Poetry from the Heart
I glory in Your wonder, Your glory, as my life.
I praise You in Your glory, Perfect, Holy Lord
You are all love, fulfillment... You are the life of all.
There is no other, where, No man can ever stride,
Oh Lord, in YOU I glory, You are, the breath of life
I bow before Your glory, Your majesty, Your heart,
Thank You for the grace, Your death,
Your life to impart.
Oh Lord I glory in Your love
Soft whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © June 2009
[email protected]
Poetry from the Heart
If you knew that there was One greater than yourself,
who knows you better than you know yourself,
and loves you better than you can love yourself;
One who gathered into Himself all great and good things and
causes, blending in his beauty all the enduring colour of life,
and could make real, things you hoped were true;
and if that One had done one unmistakable thing to prove,
even at the price of blood - his own blood - that you could come to Him,
would you not fall at His feet with the treasure of your years, your love?
And is there not One such? Would you not fall at His feet
with the treasure of your years, your service, and love? And is
there not One such, and does He not call you?
A. E. Whitham
who knows you better than you know yourself,
and loves you better than you can love yourself;
One who gathered into Himself all great and good things and
causes, blending in his beauty all the enduring colour of life,
and could make real, things you hoped were true;
and if that One had done one unmistakable thing to prove,
even at the price of blood - his own blood - that you could come to Him,
would you not fall at His feet with the treasure of your years, your love?
And is there not One such? Would you not fall at His feet
with the treasure of your years, your service, and love? And is
there not One such, and does He not call you?
A. E. Whitham
~ *It Is Only GOD In Us* ~
It is only God within us,
who is good or beautiful, we are nought without His life inside. It is His love, His joy, His words, are what we speak or write. We are nothing without Him there is no good in: boast, nor praise of self, or prideful telling unkind thoughts, at times we might have felt. We are, who we are, only by the love of God and His words, He wrote for us all, to love and ponder on- are the words that make us whole. |
When we encourage each other
and give thanks for His love in another's life, that blessing of each other, leads us to His light. Whether we create, paint, sing or write, we are here to die to self. It is so miraculous, considering others higher than ourselves, for love is, only from the heart of GOD in us. Soft whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © May 2009 [email protected] Poetry from the Heart |
May you be blessed
as you seek to honor Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!
as you seek to honor Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!
♥ ~ When ~ ♥
♥ When you are lonely ... He will be at your side.
"I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you."
(John 14:18)
♥ When you feel afraid ... He will give you Peace.
"Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives.
Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."
(John 14:27)
♥ When your health is poor ... He will heal you,
as you seek His wisdom for well-being and eat the foods He created for us.
"Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health,
just as your soul prospers."
(3 John 1:2)
"Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives.
Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."
(John 14:27)
♥ When your health is poor ... He will heal you,
as you seek His wisdom for well-being and eat the foods He created for us.
"Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health,
just as your soul prospers."
(3 John 1:2)
♥ When your heart is full of sadness ... He will comfort you.
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."
(Matthew 5:4 )
♥ When you feel weak ... He will be your strength.
"But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary;
and they shall walk, and not faint."
(Isaiah 40:31)
♥ When you are in need ... He will provide.
"And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus."
(Philippians 4:19)
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."
(Matthew 5:4 )
♥ When you feel weak ... He will be your strength.
"But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary;
and they shall walk, and not faint."
(Isaiah 40:31)
♥ When you are in need ... He will provide.
"And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus."
(Philippians 4:19)
♥ When you feel lost ... He will show you the Way.
"In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths."
(Proverbs 3:6)
♥ When you need to talk to someone ... He will listen.
"Call to Me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know."
(Jeremiah 33:3)
♥ May you always know ... He will forever LOVE you!!
"For God so loved the world that He gave His One and Only Son,
that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have Eternal life."
(John 3:16)
"In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths."
(Proverbs 3:6)
♥ When you need to talk to someone ... He will listen.
"Call to Me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know."
(Jeremiah 33:3)
♥ May you always know ... He will forever LOVE you!!
"For God so loved the world that He gave His One and Only Son,
that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have Eternal life."
(John 3:16)
Know that if God The Father is your Lord, then He is with you every step you take,
Guiding each decision that you need to make,
He is in you when your life becomes too rough,
Lifting, when you feel you've had enough,
Protecting when you trip and fall, Hearing always when you want to call,
Soothing your heart, when you cannot understand
And ALWAYS right beside you, holding to your hand!
~unknown~
Guiding each decision that you need to make,
He is in you when your life becomes too rough,
Lifting, when you feel you've had enough,
Protecting when you trip and fall, Hearing always when you want to call,
Soothing your heart, when you cannot understand
And ALWAYS right beside you, holding to your hand!
~unknown~