The days are getting shorter.
A chill is in the air.
Many birds are flying South.
We see them here and there.
Strokes from God's paint brush
Paint the autumn leaves
In orange, red, and yellow hues,
Into pretty patterns, He weaves.
The harvest has been reaped
And has been safely gathered in.
We're ready for Thanksgiving Day
When we visit relatives and kin.
We are thankful for our blessings,
Which from our God overflowed.
There are so many, we can't count,
To us, our God hath bestowed.
~by Margaret Cagle ~
“Miracle”
You take these stammering words of mine
My humble broken cries
To work a miracle divine
Before my doubting eyes
When I am up against a wall
You open up a door
And in the wonder of it all
I trust a little more……
When I retreat to doubts and fears
Forgetting what You've done…..
…..Your faithfulness throughout the years
…….The gift wrought through Your Son
Lord, you don't give up on me
Or turn away Your face
But gently, softly, patiently
My fears and doubts erase
You take these fumbling, wretched hands
And use them to Your glory
I still would heed sin's vain demands
But for a wondrous story
A story that sets sinners free
To live in victory
The story of a blood-stained tree
And One who died for me
You take these stammering, mumbling words
The offering of my love
And promise me, though undeserved
A mansion up above
And as another miracle
Unfolds upon the earth
You take this broken vessel, Lord
And fill it with Your worth
~by Janet Martin ~
"I Thank You, Lord"
I thank You for the blessings
You give to me each day.
They fill my life with abundant joy
More than words can say!
I thank You for my growing faith
And the trials I've made it through.
I'm victorious and am made complete
Because of only You!
I thank You for the many times
You carry me through my strife.
I long for, with each passing day,
Your presence in my life!
I thank You for Your only Son
Who died and set me free.
I marvel at the fact that You
Think so much of me!
I thank You for Your tolerance
And a love that never ends.
How glad I am that You are both
My Savior and my Friend!
I thank You for the Holy Word
That's powerful and true!
It's the Plan You made and a gift
That keeps me close to You!
I thank You for Your gentleness
And desire to draw me near.
When You embrace me in Your arms
I lose all doubt and fear!
But most of all I thank You, Lord
Because You're God and King!
I'll praise You till the day I die;
My heart will forever sing;
I Thank You, Lord!!!!!
~by Leslie Rummel~
