The Value of the Soul

There is great value in a  soul; nothing is valued as high,
This is the reason Jesus on the cross-died.
Everything in the world; every pebble, every stone,
And every jewel’s value, is less than one soul alone.
A soul’s value, will always last,
Eternal life for every person is a fact.
Man does not clearly see;
The important place, he holds through eternity.
The great decision he makes
Is a matter of forever;  assured for him at the stake.
Man accepts or rejects the great service done,
The great value of the sacrifice of Jesus, God’s Son.
Man’s earthly life, is a scale; it measures what he values most.
He chooses what decays and rusts, or in Jesus  he will boast.
Every soul is treasured; far above God’s entire creation story.
The wise, choose to serve Him and choose to bring Him glory.

John 3:16-18
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.  He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

The Potter’s Hands

A potter forms clay; it is shaped by his hands,
Applying gentle pressure to create what he plans.
Every movement is important, each step he takes,
Forms the piece he makes.
A vessel is only as good as the creators touch,
The one that forms it determines so much.
An amateur may make mistakes,
With vessel flawed, so fragile, it easily breaks.
His  effort is worthless and hidden from view,
Or, it is crushed before it is finished, to redo.
However, God perfectly forms us just as He created earth,
Carefully sculpting, never tiring of His work.
His hands, shape us to become,
Beautiful vessels; to hold the Spirit of His Son.
Filled with the oil of joy, and with everlasting peace,
Never to run dry and packed full; with great increase.
We are now, lovely, pure, and undefiled,
Causing our  heavenly Father’s heart to smile.
We are bought and paid for, at great price,
It cost the Son of God His life.
The finished work of the heavenly Potter is fine,
To be filled to overflow with His sweet wine.
Each with a design so intricate and unique; set in the rightful place.
Every saved soul, is a masterpiece of His grace.

Isa 64:8
But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.

Get to Know One Another

Get to know one another, make an effort to be a friend.
Place a special time aside to pray for them.
Go visit their home; sit and rest awhile.
Just take time to relax; share pleasant thoughts and smiles.
Allow the love of God to lift your faith, and then,
You too, will be able to share your life with them.
Listen to each other.s trials, care and share how you have overcome.
The love between you will then be joined as one.
I know you will be blessed if you do as this word relays;
For Jesus said, to love one another… then His name is raised!

Rom 12:5
So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another

Shining Lights

The chosen ones are lights on the earth;
They are a living testimony since rebirth.
When the Spirit is alive in you,
Even in flesh His light shines through.
The flesh is an unwilling vessel; it needs into be placed aside.
When the spirit-man is made strong, the fleshes power dies.
The more you learn of God, the more you understand,
Although you may fail, He beholds the spiritual man.
As you repent and continue to follow after the Word,
The flesh influence is weakened, and new strength occurs.
Your light beckons the lost to come in,
It invites to the Kingdom by God’s light within.
But know as you shine out God’s love
The reflection also reaches to heaven above.
As you strive to be more like the Master to conquer the flesh,
Allow your light to shine and keep doing your best.
Know that God observes the heart motives and the intents within,
At your true effort He sees your light shining out again.

Acts 13:47

 For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.

The Gift

A baby loves his mother; and will snuggle as close as he can get.
In their world, there may be many other places they can sit,
But there is no place as comfortable than a mother’s arms can be.
There is no dearer face for them to see.
Mothers are God’s gift; and He bestows upon her much praise.
Godly mothers sacrifice, to a child raise.
She listens to every care as they grow.
Good advice is bestowed by mothers as a gift sown.
Mothers in later years become,
Close-friends, still sharing their wisdom.
If you are a mother; rejoice in your important place.
You are a reflection of God’s greatest gift; as you portray grace.
By your quiet spirit; you mirror love, patience, and peace.
By steadfast love, you point the way to great increase.
Your unselfish love portrays Jesus’ sacrifice for man
Godly living that aligns with the Word; helps to His ways understand.
Mothers are honored with cards, flowers, chocolates, and pretty things.
But respect and love is the most appreciated gift their children bring.
Good mothers likewise do not throw her child or their gifts away.
For her child is also her gift from God, He planned it that way!

John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Eph 6:2
Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)

Break Open this Heart

My heart fills with love for Jesus; it almost hurts sometimes.
I  long to pour it all out; but the right words are so hard to find.
Lord, break open my heart, make it a beautiful place,
That will worship in Spirit and will Your heart embrace.
With Your help, my life will perfume the air.
Like the alabaster box that anointed Your feet and Your hair,
With Your presence deep within, I become the perfected bride.
Lovely, pure, and clean; broken, but fully alive.
Is it possible my Lord, for my heart-song of love,
To pour out, so another, will find the way to God above?
Break open O heart, cry out in sacrifice,
In its desire to bless the Holy Son of God, my Savior, Jesus Christ.
All honor and glory I give to Him, to Him alone belongs all praise,
I love Him so much, as I bow in worship; I feel my heart breaks.

Song 4:10
How fair is thy love, my sister, my spouse! how much better is thy love than wine! and the smell of thine ointments than all spices!

True Fellowship

One heart, one mind, one body, one Christ.
One but many with different lives.
All have worries and all have some fears.
All have opportunity to celebrate and to shed some tears.
True fellowship is shown when you truly care,
And you feel their heartache in your prayers.
When you are one with each other, do not think it strange,
When you stand in intercession; you almost feel their chains.
If they are helpless and very weak,
You can be their voice, for them speaks.
If their heart is sad and heavy with grief,
You can help carry their burden ; as you pray for inner peace.
True fellowship, laughs together and cries together too.
True fellowship, yearns to help another’s life improve.
Love is always concerned and reaches out.
Love will always try to help.
One heart, one mind, one body, and one Lord,
In times of true fellowship, the body pulls together in one accord.

John 13:34-35
A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.   By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

UNFAILING LOVE by Brenda Drake

His unfailing love fills the earth…it is displayed for all to see,
From the mountains to the plains reveal His majesty.
His sunrises and sunsets paint the sky,
Causing pleasure to the watchful eye.
The bird’s song; gentle breezes that caress the brow,
The flight of the eagle, the waving palms that bow,
The mighty cedars, and the tiny seed that grows.
The cross of Calvary provided to save the sinful soul.
His gentle prodding that encourages to come.
The fierce, intense flooding of the soul, that with His love is overcome.
His love fills the earth and enters and surrounds,
The receptive heart, that has opened to self-will lay down.
His joy, His praise, His strength and His power become
All a part of the life of His chosen one.
Opened eyes begin to see His glory on every side,
For His unfailing love, is without measure for His bride.