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i Stand Alone Before You

Lord I stand alone before you.
My soul lay at your feet
I seek your wisdom and your strength
In life’s walk I am so weak

You are my guiding light dear Lord
You are the King of Kings
But yet you are my Father and friend
Loving Mercy and Grace you bring

Forgive me of my failures Lord
Let your wisdom rain down
Stand with me Lord where ere I go
when satan’s darts fly all around

With every Mountain that I climb
the valley waits below
You are with me and you hold my hand
with streams of GRACE that flow

Thank you for our quiet times
my heart cries out to you
I beg your love for all I know
give them life brand new

I sing my love through feeble words
so unworthy for you
All Choirs of Angels sing your praise
My heart sings with them too

My King, My Lord, My Master and Friend
Never turn from me
Mold me into your Child today
Oh this, on my knees I plea

Please bring our Nation back to you
your wisdom we desire
Show Satan’s demons their great defeat
Let us never tire

Give us strength to stand to the end
Come quickly Lord I pray
Bring revival back to our land again
Start with ME in my walk today.

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My Son

Dedicated to Jim and Jeffery

 I sit here and listen to him breath
as he sleeps
This little guy has touched
my heart so deep

He was created by another
Who left long ago
But God allowed me here
And his DAD I am known

He follows me and watches me
In all that I do
I didn’t know how great
Life would be with you

So much to live up to
In these beautiful eyes
For he watches what I do
And my actions he tries

He’s growing so fast
This little guy of mine
I would do all I could
For our love so entwined

I sit there and watch him
As he plays with his cars
And I thank God above
As I look to the stars

For why did I deserve,
this precious boys love?
I realize what a gift
Has been given from above….

I promise you God
I will take care of him
I will be there to help him
When Life's troubles win

Help me to walk as
the man I should be
For I want him to grow
and gain wisdom from me

Help me to fill the shoes
I’ve stepped in
Oh Lord, let him see
I’m the Dad he believes in!

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When God Sends a Miracle

When God sends us a miracle
Do you bow your head and pray
For He reached down and touched that need
And provided you a way

He hears and knows your deepest thought
And listens when you call
Oh when God sends a miracle
You know he's given all!

He sends His miracles every day
In the seasons of this earth
The dead and dying winter sleeps
But in spring He gives new birth!

The birds that sing the flowers that bloom
All miracles come from Him
Gifts He gives us every day
To see new life begin

Each breath we breathe each beating heart
is a miracle from our King
For without Him there is no hope
Every day new gifts He brings

We watch a dear one pass from Life
And beg their soul to spare
For we need them close here by our side
Letting go we can not bear

But our precious loving God above
Knows the miracle that they need
Is a life and body made brand new
And their spirit He sets free

He gave the greatest Miracle of all
So many years ago
When He sent His son to Calvary
His blood, that cross did flow

Oh when God sends us a Miracle
There's no question it’s from Him
For Jesus paid the price for all
To free this world from sin

Let us thank Him for the Miracles now
that comes from heaven above
Oh turn you heart to Him today
Accept His endless Love

For God will give you the greatest gift
If you'll only run to Him
He'll touch your life and make it new
Oh let the miracle begin!

I thank you Lord for Miracles
You send to us each day
Thank you Lord for your great Love
and Blessings along the way

I praise you Lord for what you gave
to set me free from sin
The Miracle of Love's greatest gift
my heart holds deep within!

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I'M Late

OH NO! I'm late this can't be true
Where's my skirt and my other shoe!

I heard the alarm just once or twice
"WHERES THE KIDS??" Be patient, be nice!

I hate to see my bosses frown
Maybe I'll say the flu's going round

NO, I can make it there's just enough time!
Mommy my homework and the PTA sign!

Hurry now off to the bus we must go
Wait mommy! is there something we don't know?

It's Saturday, there's no school today
and your not late, we just want to play!

I stopped and sat, could this be a dream?
Or one of my husbands TERRIBLE schemes.....

I turned and there with a smirk on his face
He stood & watched as the clock I did race..

See you can make it if you only try
then he realized I was giving him the EVIL eye!

You don't tease a mom and tell her she's late
OR soon for sure she'll be judging YOUR fate!

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Spring

The days are warming, the wheat is growing,
Cold winds soon away from us flowing.

The buds are popping all over the trees,
and soon I'm sure will come the bees.

This is my favorite time of year,
for springs warm days are very near.

It's still a little early I know it's true,
But this feeling's so very much like the flu.

I am longing to dig and plant the ground,
But wait I will, until spring comes round!

For many times this fever I've faced
and to the garden shops I race...

Happily planting and feeling so good,
With the next week in snow I stood.

Lessons sometimes are hard to learn,
I think this time I'll wait my turn.

Its beautiful flowers that I want to see,
So hurry up Spring for I have SEEDS!

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Always and Forever

Always and forever I will walk with Thee, 
Standing in Your shadow so blessed and free. 

Knowing You'll guide me all through the day 
With Your comforting hand to lead the way 

I praise You Lord for all You've done 
For my life's path and victories won! 

There's no greater friend that I could find 
Than You my Savior with love divine! 

My Life forever Yours will be 
For all You gave on Calvary! 

This love could never be repaid 
Your Grace has taken me all the way! 

Thank you for forgiving me 
And opening my eyes so I can see. 

That Grace and Love will over flow 
When always and forever with You I'll go! 

Always and forever I will follow You, 
Always and forever for your love so True!

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To the Firefighter

The Guardian Angels in our life
Are those who chose to serve
Those who sit there waiting
What’s around the next curve

Men and Women who have dedicated
Their very lives to us
Who face the dangers daily
To you our lives we trust

These wonderful selfless people
Will be there when we call
No matter what danger they face
They always give their all

The fire fighters needs come last
when that siren blows
He is running to protect us
For time is short he knows

They put their lives on the line
For strangers they never met
But the care and protection given
Is truly without regret!

I want to thank the fire fighters
For everything they do
You give us all great comfort
In the work that you pursue

From each fire that you fight
To each child that you save
To the vision of a crumbled car
To the comfort that you gave

We thank you for all you’ve done
For all that will come to be
We pray for each one’s safety
God provide each firefighters needs

Be with each one as they struggle
Through the pain they will face
Give them strength to carry on
Rain down on them your Grace.

For each of them are Angels
Sent to help us along the way
What precious dedication
That could never be repaid

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The Tapestry of Life

Life’s tapestry cloth is all laid out
And set for us to sew
It’s designed for us very carefully
By the one above who knows

The colors and patterns are all drawn out
With instructions for each step
Each stitch we add if we follow the guide
Will reveal the promises kept

For in this Life we have our God
Who drew out this beautiful plan
He knows the colors and patterns needed
Each stitch in the hour glass of sand

This tapestry will take a life time
One so detailed and so true
Each day He adds more color
So our picture won’t be blue

The rainbows of life and season
Are filled with many strings
The ones we love make up those strings
Choose wisely to who we cling

For soon Life’s tapestry will be complete
No more time to add any more
What will we have to show our Lord?
Unfinished work, behind life’s door?

We must make each day a piece of art
As God planned for us to do
Life’s beautiful tapestry, a picture of God 
Will be left from me and you.

So take a look at the life you live
as your tapestry is displayed
Do you have each stitch in order
Or are there knots along the way?

Every life has some broken strings
And tangles we must face
Its easy to get back on the pattern
If Gods plan each stitch we trace.

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A Mothers Memorial Day Prayer

Dedicated to all those who lost Sons and Daughters to war

It's Memorial Day today
 I hear the bands uptown 
I'm sure there are many flags 
Hung all around 

Soon the BBQ will fill the air
Friends and family will come
Many will laugh and celebrate
This day means only fun

Oh to me this day means not the same
For they came knocking at my door
With news that changed our life forever
On my knees I dropped to the floor

They said my son has died in battle
That he was brave to the end
He died for God and Country 
Be proud when sorrow begins

A strong and honored man he was 
He loved this country so 
He happily gave his life for her
If only all would know 

He saw the value of freedom
He stood bravely against the foe
I still see his smile and feel his Hugs
he'd go back again I know 

Our boys feel love and strength inside 
In the uniform that they wear 
They would proudly do it all again 
Because for you they care.

There are no words that we can say
describing these women and men 
No amount of gratitude is enough 
To show the love within 

For they wear their uniform with honor 
We all need to stop and pray 
Each time we see them say THANKYOU 
And may God Bless them along the way 

The last full measure of Devotion
My son gave to each one of us 
As many many others have before 
In their strength we must trust 

We too must be dedicated to this land 
To keep this country free
For freedom isn't free at all 
For my son this I plea 

Turn back to God oh mighty Nation 
may all dedicate their life to you 
May all who live here love Her 
And stand for freedom too 

Don't give in to the Devil 
Don't turn your back on God 
One Nation indivisible 
Oh my son died for the land you trod

Be strong in your love for Her 
Make it a great land again 
Turn your backs on evil 
For it's her people that need faith again 

So today when you're having fun 
In the joy of all you do 
Step back a moment and say a prayer 
For our children who give their life for you 

Linda Sue Etling 
Copyright © 2010 by Linda Sue Etling All Rights Reserved

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Don'T Let Your Hearts Be Troubled

Come unto me oh sinner
I heard my Savior say
Don’t let your hearts be troubled
I will guide you through your day

For I am always with you
I’m just a prayer away
He said that if you trust in me
He’ll answer when we pray

Troubles soon this world will see
For its turn her back on Him
But we have no need to worry or fear
For we have His peace within

No matter what the Devil’s plan
Our Lord will see us through
Our Father’s watching from above
His Angels surround us too!

So when your heart is troubled
Just turn to Him and pray
Fears arrows can not touch our heart
When on our knees we stay!