Two are better than one !

Two are better than One by B.D.

Two are better than one

For great their reward for  toil.

They work  together through thick and thin,

Stay close, and true, and loyal.

For if one falls in pain or  trouble

The other gives a hand,

And stoops  down low  to raise him up,

And  help his brother  stand.

Yet there is a friend who’s always there,

Stays closer than a brother

He is the Lord, the God of all,

We dare not trust another.

So if you find you’re all alone

With no one else to turn to,

Invite the Lord into your life,

And he will walk  beside you!

Dear Lord I pray

Dear Lord, I pray.

( a prayer for God to govern our life and thoughts)

For your love to overwhelm me

Your peace to surround me

Your blood to cleanse me

Your power to heal me

Your forgiveness to release me

Your arms  to uphold me

Your mercy to follow me

Your rebuke to correct me

Your wisdom to enlighten me

Your presence to  guide me

Your angels to protect me,

Your Word to speak to me.

In Jesus we must put our trust

Our Saviour, dearest friend

Our strength and our deliverer,

Be with us till  the end.

AMEN

O for the spirit of Mary

              

                   O for the spirit of Mary        by Brian Dodd

O for the spirit of  Mary,

Though   the work was not complete.

She listened to the Saviour

And  she sat beneath his feet.

Martha, she was busy,

And felt somewhat dismayed,

While her sister wouldn’t  help her.

It was Jesus she obeyed.

Jesus , He rebuked her

Because she had complained

Whilst  Mary sat  in silence

Because she felt constrained.

The choice for us is simple

But great is the reward.

For we’ll hear the voice of Jesus

When we're still before our Lord.

Where is God when I’m hurting?

Where is God when I’m  hurting?     By Brian Dodd

Where is God when I am  hurting?

When I’m lonely or depressed?

When I cannot find an answer

And my body finds no rest?

Where is He who stilled the waters

When the waves were getting higher?

Who rescued Daniel and his friends

When thrown into the fire?

Where is He when with a loved one

I sit helpless whilst they’re dying?

And  hiding my emotions

While inside my heart is crying?

Lord, you made the universe

I know you have the power.

Then please relieve my sorrow

And all my pain this hour !

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"My child I haven’t left you

To face this test alone,

I’m not a God who stays aloof

Just  sitting on my throne.

Though the waters , they are deepening

They will never overflow

Since I am always with you

I love you, don’t you know?

I have still  much to teach you

And finish the whole story.

Of my way for you not your way

Which will bring you home to glory.

Here I am right here beside you,

So please , please take my hand.

One day I’ll  lead you gently

Into the promised  land."

Too Late ! by Brian Dodd

Too Late                           by Brian Dodd

He waved his arms and shook the bars

Outside of heaven’s gate.

He cried out loud and screamed and yelled

When he heard the words “Too late !”

“Too late. Too late, It cannot be

I was called before my time!”

“ Your time ,” replied the voice within

“ Your time ? No! No!  it’s mine !”

“ You had your chance. You had your way.

You have deserved your fate.

My book of life is  closed now

I’m sorry you’re too late.”

“ The way you chose was one of sin

And this has brought you sorrow.

The way to me is  easy,

But the entrance hall is narrow.”

“ That’s not fair, I never sinned ,

I never hurt a flea.

I helped old ladies cross the road

So Listen Lord, I plea.”

“You call me Lord and that is right,

And  so have  very many,

But until their lips and hearts agree

Not one is saved, not any! “

“  I sang  in the church choir, Lord,

Attended every week.”

“ I know dear sinner . You speak the truth

But my presence  did not seek.”

“ You went to church. You said your prayers

All of this is true.

But  that itself won’t save you

Your punishment is due!”

“ It  isn’t piety I want

Or trying to be  good,

But faith in my son,  Jesus,

And sprinkling with his blood!”

“ You’re time has come for reckoning

To understand your fate.

You cannot have a second chance

To live, You are too late !”

A prayer for God to use even me this day.

Dear LORD ,

Never let the work I do become greater than you.

Remind me it’s your work , not mine.

These hands, this mind, this heart you gave me,

I yield them to you.

May your love guide my hands

May your love control my thinking

May my heart be a reservoir filled to overflowing

With love for you,

That others may see,  and feel,  and know your love

That may be seen in me..

Lord you made no mistakes when you made me,

Imperfect as I am.

I lay this weak and fragile soul of mine

Before you today.

As I seek to follow you in faith.

So hold me close and guide my steps

And show me your face I pray.

In Jesus name. Amen.

A hymn . A prayer of hope in troubled times.

My soul, my soul, why be downcast?

The pain l feel  it  will  not last.

God knows the anguish of my heart,

He will one day His peace impart.

My mind  is troubled now,  but wait,

The time will come. It won’t be late,

When all is well and I am free,

And God will grant me liberty.

This momentary affliction gone,

The throne of grace I’ll gaze upon.

The clothes of righteousness I’ll wear

No suffering will affect me there.

By faith I know you live in me,

And that you hear my every plea.

My ears though dull to hear your voice,

Will in your presence  yet  rejoice.

And so in heaven I’ll find my  place,

And see the smile across His face,

“Welcome home, my child, my friend,”

Life in abundance, without end.