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ISRAEL
POEMS
Christian poetry written on a pilgrimage
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TROUBLED MIND
Jesus walked down streets He knew
Listening, caring, healing
Knowing all their hearts
Seeing human sin
He saw their shoulder’s bent
By ignorance and arrogance
Weighing a ton
The world beheld God’s Son
Feeling their failure
Conquering the urge to fix
Jesus kept on walking
His sacrifice would be next
He saw each needy person
As He willingly gave Himself
Then the cross exploded
Destroying Jesus life
Christ saw my sickness
Dead from my sin
Rising from destruction
Christ freed me from my sin
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
What a joy divine
Christ is the answer
For each troubled mind
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JESUS WITH ME
Galilee is calm
The morning has come
A day of adventure ahead
Breakfast first
Then on the bus
Exploring God’s world today
We see the years
Absorbed in rocks
And joy at our thoughts
Jesus came
He walked this place
Just like He walks in my heart
I love the Lord
And enjoy His Word
But the best is speaking to Him
He knows my ways
And lives my days
Now I know more about Him
All the discomfort aside
I enjoy the ride
As I look at Jesus’ land
Not because He was here
But because I am here
And Christ has come with me
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A DAY TO THE NORTH
Crisp day
Sun and wind
Headed to the north
Crossing through the Galilee
A caravan route
First Hazor
A really big town
Of wealthy men
It handled all the trade
Today it rests
With a sodden crest
All those men are dead
Off again
Thru the town of eight
Herman has a white head
Dan was where
We turned in
And walked thru thousands of years
Rushing water
Rushing tribes
Laish was destroyed
What seemed like a blessing
Seduced Dan’s men
And constantly pulled Israel away
Picking up our journey north
We followed Jesus’ trail
Up the road to Hell’s gate-Caesarea Philippi
Pan was here
And so were the Romans
Where Jesus stood and spoke
“Follow me
I’m building my Church
You do not have to fear”
“God is near-He loves you-And those you hold dear”
We wound our way up Nimrod’s Hill
A Crusader Fortress of old
Remind me of churches today
Secluded, exclusive, and alone
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CALLING HOME
A call to home
Very far away
To a wife dealing without me
Struggling with adversity
Trusting her to Jesus
Please take care of her
Remind her of my love
Help her cope with fear
Protect her, she is dear
When apart
The heart is sad
But soon we will be home
With stories great
And sights galore
What a joy I see
When I get back home
And share my experience with you
01/04/04
BYRON
There are real people
In this world
Fewer than they think
But Byron is real
A man of God who thinks
He thinks of Christ
And writes a song
To share his love and care
And touches hearts
With Jesus’ concern for them
He thinks of others
And brings them joy
He shares from his heart
And bends his knee in service
To bless their heart
He honors God
By though and deed
Loving Jesus first
His love for Christ
Expressed in life
He gives as he goes
It is hard to tell
Of others we know
But truthfully told
Byron is whole
A real man to know
A son after God’s own heart
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PRAISE GOD
Praise God for all He does
Life given
Strength shared
Comfort provided
Praise God for all He does
Praise God for all He does
New friends
Daily breath
Victory given
Praise God for all He does
Praise God for all He does
New Day
Work and home
Mate and children given
Praise God for all He does
Praise God for all He does
Knowing
Feeling
Experiencing
Praise God for all He does
Praise God with His Word
Praise God by my action
Praise God in your heart
Praise God for all He does
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GOLAN
Golan broad
And green and strong
Protects the land
That God calls home
Standing hard
Against the view
That others
Can destroy you
Enemies here
Can hit the homes
That ring the Galilee
If kept away
Will save the day
What about you?
What beachhead has Satan won?
Does he gloat?
Each time you’re undone
Seeing you
On bended knee
Hurt and weak
Yet his enemy
Take that stronghold
To the Lord
God will do the work for you
Satan will not win
And God will give you life
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IMMANUEL
Immanuel, God with us
Where we are
Not where we aren’t
Came to be
A part of us
All we do
Not just the good
Seeing us
Feeling our pain
Knowing our name
God’s love is real
Calling us
To follow Him
Eternal life
We can be like Him
Guiding us
Each day we live
Equipping us to give
And be His hands and feet
Doing for us
So we grow
And get to know
Jesus who outfits us to win
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MY LIFE IS REAL
My life is real
All the things I do
And God loves me
Where I am
And for what I am
Jesus has set me free
He has plan
For you and me
A plan of value and worth
Not to elevate me
Or lower you
But to equip me to serve Him
In service I grow
And reap what I sow
And see the Lord of life
My surrender to Him
Is victory for me
Enabling me to help you
My freedom is from sin
And not from God
I am free from death
I win
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GOD JUDGES
God judges
Not me
I am to love
And care for you
All I do
I do for you
To become like Christ
And live His life
His control
My surrender
His life
My death
When I serve
It is to do
But first I must be
Like Jesus
I see you
The things you do
But I am called to serve
And not declare you wrong
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I MUST BE
I cannot be
What others say
And stand for Christ
I must be
Surrendered me
And live for Him
Gifts and skills
Can honor God
But obedience is first
To change my life
From flesh to Christ
That I might be bold
Bold to serve
Bold to give
Trustworthy with my life
Spending time with Jesus
So I can help you
And live for the Lord
Days will come
Days will go
But I can survive
Live with Christ
Obey the Lord
And I will grow
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