Wednesday, December 23, 2015

A Home for Us – v4

Walking on this earth
following our path
the way of Christ,
guided by the cross.

Knowing in our hearts
in spite of our doubts
peace within us
growing as we walk.

Even in storms, in trials,
our troubles day to day
confident in our Savior
in the love of God.

A home for us
at the end of the journey
the struggles of life
for the building of our wisdom.

Discerning God’s path
to recognize our joy
we have a place already
set for us in Paradise.

A home for us
when we are called from this life,
able to walk the streets of gold
standing face to face with God.

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edited December 23, 2015
A Home for Us – v4

(editing version 3)
edited February 16, 2015
A Home for Us – v3
(editing original)
drafted February 11, 2015
edited February 10, 2015
A Home for Us - v2
July 10, 2010
A Home for Us
poem, “Where I Belong”,
by Frank Kagulire,
posted on Facebook
July 10, 2010
&
poem below
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Courage for These Days

Hope in our Lord
the future that he promised
courage for these days
while we toil here on earth

Courage to follow Jesus
on the servant’s path
to help our neighbors
out of your boundless love

Courage to heed
the Spirit’s callings
stepping out in faith
to do our loving part

Love to mend
offering his peace
living by his example
that all may know Christ

Words to speak
across the world
testifying to his power
that all will hear the good news

Taking up our cross
using our gifts in his service
courage in these days
while we toil here below

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edited October 29, 2015
Courage for These Days – v2
July 10, 2010
Courage for These Days
funeral for Barbara Elaine Van Patten
Suncook United Methodist Church
July 9, 2010
officiated by Salvation Army,
Church of the Nazarene,
United Methodist clergy
with reception at
Church of the Latter Day Saints,
and witness to her life
by pastor of Free Will Baptist Church
&
2 Corinthians 5:6-10
Proverbs 2:6, 8-9
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for July 8, 2010, read July 10, 2010
“Climbing”,
by Lucinda Haag



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