I’m certain that it won’t turn-out well
For those who think they’re too swell
For there to consequences for what they do
Just living for themselves – valuing few
They make enemies, and nurture hate
Not caring who they alienate
But beware if you believe that all centers on you
It is a distorted point of view
I am not merely your satellite
I will when needed your flaws indict
For it is the loving thing to do
To call someone to account – even you
Padre
My love for you is enduring
My emotions you do enslave
For you, your mark have left upon me
On my heart engraved
Padre
Karen went ballistic when she found out that her husband, Kenneth, had gambled away their entire life’s savings.
“What were you thinking?” she yelled in a shrill tone.
“Well you remember when I asked you to marry me and you said, ‘Yes, I guess this is your lucky day’.”
“Yes, I remember.”
“Well, I was just trying to prove that you were right. So, in reality, it’s your fault.”
Padre
Love is always seeking the best
Not for yourself, but for all the rest
It is kind and patient, willing to forgive
Always prepared second chances to give
It flows from a spirit that is with God in touch
Remembering that He loved and forgave us so much
Love is in the end not about what we can get
But more about giving to all we’ve met
Padre
Pastor Vince gave an inspiring yet challenging message drawn from Romans 13 and I Corinthians 13 which serve as the theme of this post.
Return
A homecoming
Wonderful reunion
Blessed time of loving communion
Restored
Padre
Tell me a secret
A little one if you will
Take me into your confidence
Let me you trust fulfil
Tell me a secret
Let us truly our lives share
Let us intimate be
Let me in if you dare
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Padre
I will be your God
And you will be my people
And we will have a relationship
To which there is no equal
I will be there for you
Even when you stray
And I will pick you up
Returning to My way
You will often scorn Me
Looking for pastures seemingly more green
But you will surely discover
That their promises are bleak and lean
So I will redeem you
And show you once more the way
Though it will cost Me
More than I can possibly say
Padre
Stitches and weaves
Patterned knots and twists
Woollen yarn warm
From neck to the wrists
Knit or crocheted
Or made on a loom
To hold winter at bay
And its accompanying gloom
And of all the jumpers, cardies,
Sweaters, and vests
It are those made by a loved one
That are always best
Padre
The true warmth in winter is found in love.
It doesn’t matter how my day has been
What ups and downs – outs and ins
Hectic, crazy, or even full of pain
Your smiling eyes make me whole again
Little expressions – so love filled
How can I not by them be healed
Your smiling eyes they make me whole
And I will ever your love extol
Padre
With an empty hole within my life
I am complete again with you as my wife
Your presence has removed my pain
And allowed my to live my life again
You have found me in desparate need
And place in me again love’s seed
Thank you for coming to my side
And with me from now on now abide
Padre
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