Keep smiling through dark times,
life’s a rollercoaster of ups and downs
~ your attitude your only strength
Wordku: 5-7-5 words
AP: Honorable Mention 2025
Beseech the Lord, for revelations, let Him equipe
You for spiritual battle; for unrest it is lapping at our feet.'
Perversion is rife, sin is advertized broadly.. And what
Does revelations ch 13 v 7 explain.' For those who say
What can we do..? Does it say the beast makes peace
With you? Or you with him.? I think rather not ? So what
Is your answer? Is it yes and amen ? to the Lord of
Hosts' for if you have read that scripture that describes
Christians ' actions then read further to revelations ch 15
Verses 1 to 2.. What are your thoughts,.? Who is this
Who makes it so very plain? 'Who else indeed.? As
God lives surely satan will die, his spirit extinguished
Glory Glory Glory.. Praise Him call upon His name.'
Life is never easy as hard knocks hit hard
inevitably as knocks are in your walk
learning to deal with them is the key
don't get knocked out be as a rock
My mind goes way back to 1984
having been working for 11 years
at a confection firm which really enjoyed
but redundancy came down with some fears
There I was facing unemployed with no job
but felt peace within God was real
down deep-felt conviction to stand firm
the Lord's presence really I did feel
As time proved God was faithful
before job closed I received good news
new job to start on the next week
be faithful to Jesus so you can't lose
( I have written this looking back on being made redundant for the first time in 1984 and how I was able to stand firm during these difficult says trusting in the grace of God)
J-ust stand firm and strong,
U-nderneath the sky above;
D-on't let life's test derail
Y-our, faith, hope, and love.
S-tand firm and strong,
A-llow not your ship to fail;
M-ake your boat keep afloat,
A-s you continue to sail.
R-ise up every time you fall,
I-nstead of going wrong;
T-hursday December seventh,
A-im to stand firm and strong.
I must say it breaks my heart
At what I see you going through
The trails and tribulations
That life has thrown at you
And all because you stand up
For what you know is right
Against a world that's lost in wonder
From the truth of Jesus Christ
Shunned by friends and family
All for your beliefs
With the Holy Spirit in your heart
You can't help but speak of what you see
Didn't the Lord say this would happen
What they've done to me, they'll do to you
So don't dare falter in your convictions
As you stand up for his Truth
When the world around them crumbles (and it will)
They'll come looking for that solid rock
As they reach out for something to grab hold of
You'll be there to reach back with the hand of God
In this world of increasing darkness
there is only one source of real light
the Lord God himself shines His glory
looking upon His own in their plight
This is the God of eternal salvation
promising it to all who believing trust
in the saviour of redeemed sinners
so trusting our fears will go bust
In our life there are so many dangers
from within and without they come
so the need is a mighty stronghold
one that will beat a mighty drum
When we have this behind our back
our front will then know no fear
this is our Lord God mighty in battle
stand firm! like David always in gear
(some thoughts based on psalm 27)
In this world of toil and strife
standing for Jesus no easy task
but He never said to would be
His strength’s sufficient when we ask
God has promised to be with us
in all of life both bad and good
He is our mighty strong tower
learn this well with right attitude
Believe with conviction His true word
stamp your life upon it as your blueprint
never move an inch from God’s truth
more precious than even the royal mint
No matter what consequences come your way
put your feet firmly on the divine holy writ
the Lord will honour you in your trial
making sure He’ll make you a spirit filled fit
In that hour God will be your peace
holding you still knowing His power
He’ll be your friend in time of trial
giving you grace whatever the hour
Give Thanks and Stand Firm
Should your high hopes be so cruelly lost
smashed so savagely by that very fickle fate
Do not give up your precious life to be tossed
upon heaps and dark mounds of festering hate
When your heart feels the thrust of such shame
steel your resolve to a defiant, heroic stand
Defend life and the honor of your family name
with every step taken upon this earthy land
If your spirit falls low think of a mountain tall
send your soul to rest upon it's highest peak
Ignore the slurs and taunts of those so very small
consider the evil for which they so proudly speak
In great triumph soon you will so richly turn
as that wicked vermin flee back to their master
Consider now the reward in which they will burn
thanking God's grace you avoided such a disaster
Should your high hopes so faithfully be restored
give eternally blessed thanks to our sweet Lord!
Robert J. Lindley
06-28-2014
It is now ever so important to give thanks...
The world seems upside down
And the land isn’t the same
I feel a little different inside
And my heart is quite aflame
Moon’s brighter than the sun
Land under the stars
I believe the dreams we have
Are brighter from afar
Russell Sivey
The
Lord
is near-
wait on Him,
see the salvation
He will accomplish within you
See more @ Exodus 14:13
Stand firm, though the winds blow strong;
For this storm shall pass as quickly as it rose.
With the Rock as your anchor you will not be tossed to & fro
Just as the dead limbs are purged from a tree,
You will be made free from destruction.
Be joyful, for this is a time of growth.
A time where you draw close to God,
The One who made you.
For He knows who you are, and what you can do.
If we stay where it is comfortable
We do not grow, we do not learn.
Thirst for His knowledge, desire His wisdom.
Accept His peace and His grace.
For without His Son, Jesus, we have nothing.
Above all, want everything God has to offer.
Teach me O Lord, to do Thy ways!
With You I fear nothing.