My sweetest thought; so full of rest
My Jesus and my Savior.
To know your perfect ways are best
And Thou art mine forever!
Yea, trusting in your grace and love
Thy throneroom do I enter.
To talk with him who reigns above
Whom loving-kindness renders.
My sweetest thought; ‘tis blissful joy,
To know I have the vict’ry.
He giveth strength so none annoy
Because of Christ and Calv’ry.
So safe and free from fear and care
His promises assuring
To Him each troubled thought I bear
Whose power is securing!
My sweetest thought, O Lord of All
To know Thy full salvation!
Before Thy throne in praise I fall
Not fearing condemnation.
My sweetest thought; O thought subline!
A comfort when I’m lonely:
To know that Jesus Christ is mine –
My All in All, my Only!
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 28, 2006
All rights reserved.
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Thursday, March 23, 2006
May I, O Lord
May I walk Thy perfect ways
This my prayer, O Lord, to Thee.
Always giving Thee the praise
Free of self and sin and “me.”
May I learn Thy perfect life
More like Jesus would I be.
That my life show Jesus Christ
And His work on Calvary!
May I know Thy perfect will
And submit my will to Thine.
May I grow like Jesus still
In my heart and will and mind.
May I love Thy perfect laws.
May I obey until the end.
A heart inclined unto Thee, cause
My heart to be; cleanse from sin.
May I trust Thy perfect plans
As I listen for Thy voice.
My all I give unto Thy hands
And in Thy perfect love rejoice!
From Psalm 101:6
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 23, 2006
All rights reserved.
This my prayer, O Lord, to Thee.
Always giving Thee the praise
Free of self and sin and “me.”
May I learn Thy perfect life
More like Jesus would I be.
That my life show Jesus Christ
And His work on Calvary!
May I know Thy perfect will
And submit my will to Thine.
May I grow like Jesus still
In my heart and will and mind.
May I love Thy perfect laws.
May I obey until the end.
A heart inclined unto Thee, cause
My heart to be; cleanse from sin.
May I trust Thy perfect plans
As I listen for Thy voice.
My all I give unto Thy hands
And in Thy perfect love rejoice!
From Psalm 101:6
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 23, 2006
All rights reserved.
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Spring, Spring, Spring!
Spring, Spring, Spring!
The First Day of Spring
The daffodils spout forth the news
What joy this season brings.
When flowers from their buds break forth
Spring, spring, spring!
The cold of winter nears an end
And sun warms ev’rything.
It’s gold beams are a welcomed sight
Spring, spring, spring!
The summer birds migrate again
The sky is filled with wings.
And tiny eggs within a nest mean
Spring, spring, spring!
The humans feel the season, too
Each heart with joy doth sing.
But outside nature tells it best:
Spring, spring, spring!
Sunday, March 19, 2006
Cause Thy Face to Shine, O Lord
Cause Thy face to shine, O Lord,
Upon my heart. Begin in me
The work that you desire to do
More like my Jesus to be!
Cause Thy face to shine, O Lord,
Upon your church, we ask, we pray.
Make us a light unto the world,
Humbled and changed today!
Cause Thy face to shine, O Lord,
Upon the world; we need Thy hand!
We’ve turned our backs upon Thy word,
Save us! Revive our land!
Cause Thy face to shine, O Lord,
Upon Thy servants, revive our hearts.
We need Thy grace, Thy love, Thy pow’r,
Salvation Thy word doth impart!
Still Cause Thy face to shine, O Lord,
Cleanse us from sin, for we are enslaved.
Turn us again, your presence show
Revive us, and we shall be saved!
Upon my heart. Begin in me
The work that you desire to do
More like my Jesus to be!
Cause Thy face to shine, O Lord,
Upon your church, we ask, we pray.
Make us a light unto the world,
Humbled and changed today!
Cause Thy face to shine, O Lord,
Upon the world; we need Thy hand!
We’ve turned our backs upon Thy word,
Save us! Revive our land!
Cause Thy face to shine, O Lord,
Upon Thy servants, revive our hearts.
We need Thy grace, Thy love, Thy pow’r,
Salvation Thy word doth impart!
Still Cause Thy face to shine, O Lord,
Cleanse us from sin, for we are enslaved.
Turn us again, your presence show
Revive us, and we shall be saved!
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 19, 2006
All rights reserved.
Friday, March 17, 2006
What Joy is This!
What joy is this
‘Tis happy bliss
To know that God is on my side!
I shall not fail
Though storms assail
For Jesus Christ shall be my guide.
I rest in this assurance sweet
As I the trials of life meet
I commune with Jesus at His feet.
For this is eternal joy!
What joy is this
‘Tis happy bliss
To trust in one who cannot fail.
For Jesus Christ
Hath given life
And maketh all who ask Him well.
He gave His life on Calvary
To save and cleanse and pardon me.
I’ll praise Him for eternity
For this is eternal joy!
What joy is this
‘Tis happy bliss
To know that God will be my stay.
And through His grace
I’ll seek His face
And I will trust Him all the way.
I will rejoice in ev’ry thing
Praise I will shout and sing
For Jesus is my Lord and King!
For this is eternal joy!
What joy is this
‘Tis happy bliss
To know my Father’s ways are best.
He shall guide me
Walk beside me
As in His holy will I rest.
That he would guide me, all I ask
Along the straight and narrow path
To show His love, complete His tasks.
For this is eternal joy!
‘Tis happy bliss
To know that God is on my side!
I shall not fail
Though storms assail
For Jesus Christ shall be my guide.
I rest in this assurance sweet
As I the trials of life meet
I commune with Jesus at His feet.
For this is eternal joy!
What joy is this
‘Tis happy bliss
To trust in one who cannot fail.
For Jesus Christ
Hath given life
And maketh all who ask Him well.
He gave His life on Calvary
To save and cleanse and pardon me.
I’ll praise Him for eternity
For this is eternal joy!
What joy is this
‘Tis happy bliss
To know that God will be my stay.
And through His grace
I’ll seek His face
And I will trust Him all the way.
I will rejoice in ev’ry thing
Praise I will shout and sing
For Jesus is my Lord and King!
For this is eternal joy!
What joy is this
‘Tis happy bliss
To know my Father’s ways are best.
He shall guide me
Walk beside me
As in His holy will I rest.
That he would guide me, all I ask
Along the straight and narrow path
To show His love, complete His tasks.
For this is eternal joy!
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, March 17, 2006
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Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Praises Sing Ye to the Savior
Praises sing ye to the Savoir
For in love He gave His life.
It is finished; now He reigneth!
He is risen and is Christ!
Christians raise your voices higher
Sing aloud, His glorious praise.
Praise sing ye to the Savoir
Evermore His greatness raise.
Praises sing ye to the Savoir
He is Lord o’er ev’rything!
Rocks and hill break forth in singing,
Praises your Creator bring.
Wind and waves and sea obey Him
Sun and moon shine forth His praise!
Creatures of the earth and people
Sing aloud, your voices raise.
Praises sing ye to the Savior
O’er the earth His love proclaim!
Tell to ev’ry land and nation
Jesus Christ, God’s son, doth reign!
All who trust in Jesus, fear Him
Of His wonders ever sing.
Praises sing ye to the Savior
Who o’er all the earth is King!
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 28, 2006
For in love He gave His life.
It is finished; now He reigneth!
He is risen and is Christ!
Christians raise your voices higher
Sing aloud, His glorious praise.
Praise sing ye to the Savoir
Evermore His greatness raise.
Praises sing ye to the Savoir
He is Lord o’er ev’rything!
Rocks and hill break forth in singing,
Praises your Creator bring.
Wind and waves and sea obey Him
Sun and moon shine forth His praise!
Creatures of the earth and people
Sing aloud, your voices raise.
Praises sing ye to the Savior
O’er the earth His love proclaim!
Tell to ev’ry land and nation
Jesus Christ, God’s son, doth reign!
All who trust in Jesus, fear Him
Of His wonders ever sing.
Praises sing ye to the Savior
Who o’er all the earth is King!
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 28, 2006
All rights reserved.
I Trust the Heart of Jesus
I trust the heart of Jesus
In peace despite the storm
By faith I know He leads me
My Savoir and my Lord.
For though His hand doth slay me
I’m safe within His arms.
His love is everlasting
He shall not do me harm.
I trust the heart of Jesus
When clouds obscure His face.
I trust in Jesus only
For peace and hope and grace.
A hiding place he offers
Against the rising wind.
I shall not fear the battle
For Jesus is my friend!
I trust the heart of Jesus
No terror can I know.
For I shall understand Him
One day before His throne!
I’ll trust Him through the trouble
When rain and clouds annoy.
I’ll trust Him, for in Jesus
I find my sweetest joy!
In peace despite the storm
By faith I know He leads me
My Savoir and my Lord.
For though His hand doth slay me
I’m safe within His arms.
His love is everlasting
He shall not do me harm.
I trust the heart of Jesus
When clouds obscure His face.
I trust in Jesus only
For peace and hope and grace.
A hiding place he offers
Against the rising wind.
I shall not fear the battle
For Jesus is my friend!
I trust the heart of Jesus
No terror can I know.
For I shall understand Him
One day before His throne!
I’ll trust Him through the trouble
When rain and clouds annoy.
I’ll trust Him, for in Jesus
I find my sweetest joy!
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 28, 2006
All rights reserved.
Precious Jesus, Thou my Treasure!
Precious Savior, Thou my Treasure
Dearer to my heart each day.
As I walk the road beside Thee
Keep my heart unto Thy ways!
Though the world would try and tempt me,
Though the devil’s plans annoy
I will ever lean on Jesus
For in Him is peace and joy.
Loving Father, Thou my Treasure
Richer, fuller, deeper still
As I learn the sweeter meaning
Of abiding in Thy will.
Help me follow in Thy footsteps
Though I may not understand.
For I know that Thou will firmly
Guide me with Thy loving hand.
Gentle Shepherd, Thou my Treasure
Sweeter still through coming years.
Lead me, guide me, walk beside me;
In Thy love I cannot fear.
Mold me, make me more like Jesus
That I may His likeness bear.
Precious Jesus, Thou my Treasure:
Sweeter, deeper, always, e’er!
Dearer to my heart each day.
As I walk the road beside Thee
Keep my heart unto Thy ways!
Though the world would try and tempt me,
Though the devil’s plans annoy
I will ever lean on Jesus
For in Him is peace and joy.
Loving Father, Thou my Treasure
Richer, fuller, deeper still
As I learn the sweeter meaning
Of abiding in Thy will.
Help me follow in Thy footsteps
Though I may not understand.
For I know that Thou will firmly
Guide me with Thy loving hand.
Gentle Shepherd, Thou my Treasure
Sweeter still through coming years.
Lead me, guide me, walk beside me;
In Thy love I cannot fear.
Mold me, make me more like Jesus
That I may His likeness bear.
Precious Jesus, Thou my Treasure:
Sweeter, deeper, always, e’er!
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 28, 2006
All rights reserved.
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Joyfully Adore the Savoir
Joyfully adore the Savoir
Evermore His love proclaim!
Show abroad His glorious power
Magnify His holy name.
Kneel before Him, come adore Him,
Who, for all, hath come to earth.
Joyfully adore the Savior
Sing aloud His matchless worth!
Joyfully adore the Savior
All who through Him are redeemed.
Praise Him for the blood that cleanses
All who wash in Calvary’s stream.
Make Him, crown Him, Lord and Savior
Listen for His loving voice.
Joyfully adore the Savior
In His holiness rejoice!
Joyfully adore the Savoir
Praise Him for He gave His life.
So that we might have redemption
By our Savoir: Jesus Christ.
Joyfully this is my witness
“Jesus is my only choice!”
Joyfully adore the Savoir
In His perfect ways rejoice!
Evermore His love proclaim!
Show abroad His glorious power
Magnify His holy name.
Kneel before Him, come adore Him,
Who, for all, hath come to earth.
Joyfully adore the Savior
Sing aloud His matchless worth!
Joyfully adore the Savior
All who through Him are redeemed.
Praise Him for the blood that cleanses
All who wash in Calvary’s stream.
Make Him, crown Him, Lord and Savior
Listen for His loving voice.
Joyfully adore the Savior
In His holiness rejoice!
Joyfully adore the Savoir
Praise Him for He gave His life.
So that we might have redemption
By our Savoir: Jesus Christ.
Joyfully this is my witness
“Jesus is my only choice!”
Joyfully adore the Savoir
In His perfect ways rejoice!
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 22, 2006
All rights reserved.
Saturday, February 18, 2006
Closer, Dearer, Lord to Thee
Closer, dearer, Lord to Thee.
Make me Savoir, this my plea.
Until the message that I send
Is “Jesus is my closest friend!”
Closer to they holiness
Others with Thy love to bless
This, O Lord, my highest quest:
Closer and closer to Jesus!
Closer, dearer, Lord to Thee
Precious Lord of Calvary.
E’er make me patient, always kind
That others may salvation find.
Closer to they loveliness
They will be – for it is best!
This, O Lord, my dearest quest:
Closer and closer to Jesus!
Closer, dearer, Lord to Thee
So that all who watch may see.
My Lord, my Savior, Jesus Christ
Through the channel of my life.
Closer to Thy lowliness
More of Thee and of me, less.
This, O Lord, my only quest:
Closer and closer to Jesus!
Closer, dearer, Lord to Thee
Throughout all eternity.
Fore’er, I’ll join the glorious song
To Thee, O Lord, glory belongs.
Closer to Thy sinlessness
Shine through me through all earthly tests.
Through eternity this my quest:
Closer and closer to Jesus!
Make me Savoir, this my plea.
Until the message that I send
Is “Jesus is my closest friend!”
Closer to they holiness
Others with Thy love to bless
This, O Lord, my highest quest:
Closer and closer to Jesus!
Closer, dearer, Lord to Thee
Precious Lord of Calvary.
E’er make me patient, always kind
That others may salvation find.
Closer to they loveliness
They will be – for it is best!
This, O Lord, my dearest quest:
Closer and closer to Jesus!
Closer, dearer, Lord to Thee
So that all who watch may see.
My Lord, my Savior, Jesus Christ
Through the channel of my life.
Closer to Thy lowliness
More of Thee and of me, less.
This, O Lord, my only quest:
Closer and closer to Jesus!
Closer, dearer, Lord to Thee
Throughout all eternity.
Fore’er, I’ll join the glorious song
To Thee, O Lord, glory belongs.
Closer to Thy sinlessness
Shine through me through all earthly tests.
Through eternity this my quest:
Closer and closer to Jesus!
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 18, 2006
All rights reserved.
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Jesus, be my All in All!
Jesus, be my All in All,
Thou, Lord, my one desire!
Father, keep me in Thy will
And set my life on fire!
Make me always, more like Thee,
Help me give my all.
Thank you, Savior that you know
And hear my ev’ry call.
Jesus, be my All in All,
I give you ev’ry part.
Cleanse my life from ev’ry sin;
Fill my empty heart.
Help me trust Thee in my ways
Teach me, Lord, to wait.
Thank you Savior that you know
And you make no mistakes!
Jesus, be my All in All
Lord, I delight in Thee.
Your grace my song, your love my theme
Because of Calvary!
I shall delight to do Thy will
In paths of righteousness.
Thank you Savior, that you know
Take all that I possess.
Jesus, be my All in All
Myself to Thee I give.
Help me show your holy name
By the way I live.
My life, the paths I cannot see
To Thou, Lord, I commit.
Thank you Savior that you know
And you will answer, yet.
Jesus, be my All in All
Thy way alone is best!
Help me, as I live my life
To trust your heart and rest.
“Thank you Savior,” I will sing
One day in that heav’nly choir.
“Jesus was my All in ALL,
Evermore, my one desire!”
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 15, 2006
All rights reserved.
Friday, February 10, 2006
God is the Answer
God is the answer when none can be found
A bright ray of sunshine in a dark place.
For even when troubles and burdens assail me,
‘Tis a sweet comfort to trust in His grace.
God is the answer, my guide in my journey,
Even when I stray, He does not forget
He patiently waits, though His heart may be hurting
Over his child. He forgives even yet.
God is the answer, amid the confusion,
Amid the distractions, and pathways of life.
Before all the nations, He still stands proclaiming
“Ye that are weary, the answer in Christ!”
“God is the answer,” still echoes the promise.
All ye who doubt His word only believe.
God is the answer, the one and the only,
Prepare ye a kingdom, thy King to receive!
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 10, 2006
All rights reserved.
How I Love Thy Law!
How I love the law of the Lord
Silver and gold cannot compare.
Yea it is sweeter than fine honey
It’s beauty more than lilies fair.
It is a pleasure to obey them
For they are words of my King.
My desire is to please Him
For He is my everything!
It is a joy to search them daily
To ask for grace to abbey each part.
I love the law of my Father
They are the rejoicing of my heart.
I shall turn away from evil
To obey Thy pure commands.
To Thy statues shall I always
Incline my heart unto the end.
Psalm 119:97, 102, 103, 106, 111, 112
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 10, 2006
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 10, 2006
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Thursday, February 9, 2006
Christians, Lift Ye Up the Standard!
Christians lift ye up the standard,
My salvation to proclaim!
So that others all around you
Will respect my holy name.
Be to the world a salt and light,
A beacon that is true.
And as you meet your fellow man
Let them see Christ in you.
Clothed in my salvation
Before the nations walk.
And with all humility
And love, of my name talk.
Christians lift ye up the standard,
Glory in the holy One!
Show forth all of God’s creation
And the wonders He hath done.
Sing and cry and shout of Jesus
Joy in Him in one accord.
Christians, lift ye up the standard,
Prepare a pathway for thy Lord!
Isaiah 62:10-12
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 9, 2006
All rights reserved.
Wednesday, February 8, 2006
I Need Thee, Jesus, How I Need Thee!
I need Thee, Jesus, how I need Thee
I need Thy guiding hand each hour.
Satan’s plans are not as luring,
When I trust in Thy saving power.
I need Thee, Jesus, how I need Thee
How I need Thee night and day.
Jesus come and walk beside me,
Steer and guide me all the way.
I need Thee Jesus, how I need Thee
Through the shadows and through shine.
That through all I may go singing,
“I am His and He is mine!”
I need Thee Jesus, how I need Thee
Thou who saved my soul from death.
Ever is my cry “I need Thee,”
‘Till I give my parting breath.
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 8, 2006
All rights reserved.
I need Thy guiding hand each hour.
Satan’s plans are not as luring,
When I trust in Thy saving power.
I need Thee, Jesus, how I need Thee
How I need Thee night and day.
Jesus come and walk beside me,
Steer and guide me all the way.
I need Thee Jesus, how I need Thee
Through the shadows and through shine.
That through all I may go singing,
“I am His and He is mine!”
I need Thee Jesus, how I need Thee
Thou who saved my soul from death.
Ever is my cry “I need Thee,”
‘Till I give my parting breath.
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 8, 2006
All rights reserved.
Tuesday, February 7, 2006
He Who Redeemeth
He who redeemeth my life from destruction
From everlasting His righteousness stands.
The Lord hath prepared Him a throne in the heavens
His kingdom ruleth all over the land.
He who redeemeth my life in His mercy,
In Him alone and Him only I fear.
My Lord, He is mercious and plenteous in graciousness.
When I cry unto His name, He shall hear.
He who redeemeth my heart from iniquity
He hath forgiven and cleansed me from sin.
As far as the east and the west are in distance
He hath removed my transgressions from Him.
He who redeemeth me, my soul doth praise Him.
Bless the Lord, O my soul, praise His dear name!
For He hath redeemed me and crowned me with mercies
He is my Lord, I’ll forever proclaim!
Based on Psalm 103
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 7, 2006
All rights reserved.
From everlasting His righteousness stands.
The Lord hath prepared Him a throne in the heavens
His kingdom ruleth all over the land.
He who redeemeth my life in His mercy,
In Him alone and Him only I fear.
My Lord, He is mercious and plenteous in graciousness.
When I cry unto His name, He shall hear.
He who redeemeth my heart from iniquity
He hath forgiven and cleansed me from sin.
As far as the east and the west are in distance
He hath removed my transgressions from Him.
He who redeemeth me, my soul doth praise Him.
Bless the Lord, O my soul, praise His dear name!
For He hath redeemed me and crowned me with mercies
He is my Lord, I’ll forever proclaim!
Based on Psalm 103
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 7, 2006
All rights reserved.
Monday, February 6, 2006
Ever Make Me More Like Jesus!
Ever make me more like Jesus
Always, always, more like Him!
Here I yield all worldly pleasures
Lay them down and fight to win.
Truly, Father, this my longing
My desire deep within:
Ever make me more like Jesus –
Always, always, more like Him!
Ever make me more like Jesus
As I go through daily tasks.
Help me do them for Your glory
Big or small. Yes, this I ask:
Help me do my work for Jesus
Not for praise of mortal men.
Ever make me more like Jesus –
Always, always more like Him!
Ever make me more like Jesus
In the things I hear and say
Help me build up fellow Christians
As I touch their lives each day.
Help me touch them for the better
To know what to say, and when.
Ever make me more like Jesus –
Always, always more like Him!
Ever make me more like Jesus
In my hidden thoughts that run.
For I know that You are watching
And You know them, every one.
Help me take the evil captive
Recognize that they are sin.
Ever make me more like Jesus –
Always, always, more like Him!
Ever make me more like Jesus
In the grace and love I show.
Help my life to be a message:
‘God has washed me white as snow!’
May I always show forth Jesus
Through my actions, tongue, and pen.
Ever make me more like Jesus –
Always, always more like Him!
Ever make me more like Jesus
‘Till You call my soul above.
Lord, increase me in Your Spirit
And perfect my heart in love.
Until I meet You in Your glory,
My plea is time and time again:
Ever make me more like Jesus –
Always! Always! More like Him!
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 6, 2006
All rights reserved.
Always, always, more like Him!
Here I yield all worldly pleasures
Lay them down and fight to win.
Truly, Father, this my longing
My desire deep within:
Ever make me more like Jesus –
Always, always, more like Him!
Ever make me more like Jesus
As I go through daily tasks.
Help me do them for Your glory
Big or small. Yes, this I ask:
Help me do my work for Jesus
Not for praise of mortal men.
Ever make me more like Jesus –
Always, always more like Him!
Ever make me more like Jesus
In the things I hear and say
Help me build up fellow Christians
As I touch their lives each day.
Help me touch them for the better
To know what to say, and when.
Ever make me more like Jesus –
Always, always more like Him!
Ever make me more like Jesus
In my hidden thoughts that run.
For I know that You are watching
And You know them, every one.
Help me take the evil captive
Recognize that they are sin.
Ever make me more like Jesus –
Always, always, more like Him!
Ever make me more like Jesus
In the grace and love I show.
Help my life to be a message:
‘God has washed me white as snow!’
May I always show forth Jesus
Through my actions, tongue, and pen.
Ever make me more like Jesus –
Always, always more like Him!
Ever make me more like Jesus
‘Till You call my soul above.
Lord, increase me in Your Spirit
And perfect my heart in love.
Until I meet You in Your glory,
My plea is time and time again:
Ever make me more like Jesus –
Always! Always! More like Him!
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 6, 2006
All rights reserved.
Sunday, February 5, 2006
The Battle for My Mind
Throughout the course of any day
I have thoughts of many kinds.
And with each I have a choice
In the battle for my mind.
In my actions, choices, words,
Will God or Satan reign?
Everyday I make the choice
In the thoughts I entertain.
At any time on any day
Satan flings his fiery darts
Will I firmly tell him “No”
To preserve my mind and heart?
I must take captive evil thoughts
And bring them all to Christ
For if I don’t the devil with
Destroy and hurt my life.
Jesus, help me every hour!
My life with blood you bought.
Make me Lord, victorious
Over every single thought.
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 5, 2006
All rights reserved.
From 2 Cor. 10:3 and Phil. 4:8
I have thoughts of many kinds.
And with each I have a choice
In the battle for my mind.
In my actions, choices, words,
Will God or Satan reign?
Everyday I make the choice
In the thoughts I entertain.
At any time on any day
Satan flings his fiery darts
Will I firmly tell him “No”
To preserve my mind and heart?
I must take captive evil thoughts
And bring them all to Christ
For if I don’t the devil with
Destroy and hurt my life.
Jesus, help me every hour!
My life with blood you bought.
Make me Lord, victorious
Over every single thought.
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, February 5, 2006
All rights reserved.
From 2 Cor. 10:3 and Phil. 4:8
Saturday, January 28, 2006
The Battle for My Heart
There’s a battle raging viciously
My heart’s the battlefield.
Between the devil and my King
To which one will I yield?
In growing up, my heart begins
To look toward different things
My feet, unsure of all the path
Wonder what life brings.
Will I fall in Satan’s traps
So full of self and sin?
Or will I rise above and stand
For all I believe in?
Will my fire go out until
I’m all for Satan’s side?
Or will I be on fire for God
Who for my ransom died?
Will I be a “lazy man”
Who work and hardships shirks?
Or will I serve my Jesus Christ
Performing His good works?
Will my feet run quickly
To Satan’s work’s and plans?
Or will my feet bring Jesus
To a dry and thirsty land?
Will my tongue speak evil words
Of gossip, pride and hate?
Or will I speak with kindness
And love for Jesus’ sake?
Will I let my mind go wand’ring,
In paths of fleshly lust?
Or will I keep a firm commitment
To thoughts both pure and just?
Will my eyes look unto things
The devil knows and loves?
Or will I set my eyes on Christ
And heavenly things above?
Will my life call God a liar
Denying God in sin?
Or will my life be ALL for God
Bringing all to Him?
“O Lord, my Savior and my God
Thee only will I seek!
When temptations come to knock –
Lord, help me! I am weak.”
“Satan, get Thee hence from me,
For Jesus is my King.
I will follow Him in all
Yea, in everything!”
I choose to follow Jesus Christ
“Lord, keep my heart from sin!”
My God shall triumph always, e’er,
My King shall fight – and win!
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, January 28, 2006
All rights reserved.
From I John 1: 5 – 2:5
My heart’s the battlefield.
Between the devil and my King
To which one will I yield?
In growing up, my heart begins
To look toward different things
My feet, unsure of all the path
Wonder what life brings.
Will I fall in Satan’s traps
So full of self and sin?
Or will I rise above and stand
For all I believe in?
Will my fire go out until
I’m all for Satan’s side?
Or will I be on fire for God
Who for my ransom died?
Will I be a “lazy man”
Who work and hardships shirks?
Or will I serve my Jesus Christ
Performing His good works?
Will my feet run quickly
To Satan’s work’s and plans?
Or will my feet bring Jesus
To a dry and thirsty land?
Will my tongue speak evil words
Of gossip, pride and hate?
Or will I speak with kindness
And love for Jesus’ sake?
Will I let my mind go wand’ring,
In paths of fleshly lust?
Or will I keep a firm commitment
To thoughts both pure and just?
Will my eyes look unto things
The devil knows and loves?
Or will I set my eyes on Christ
And heavenly things above?
Will my life call God a liar
Denying God in sin?
Or will my life be ALL for God
Bringing all to Him?
“O Lord, my Savior and my God
Thee only will I seek!
When temptations come to knock –
Lord, help me! I am weak.”
“Satan, get Thee hence from me,
For Jesus is my King.
I will follow Him in all
Yea, in everything!”
I choose to follow Jesus Christ
“Lord, keep my heart from sin!”
My God shall triumph always, e’er,
My King shall fight – and win!
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, January 28, 2006
All rights reserved.
From I John 1: 5 – 2:5
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
My Life Shall Shine for Jesus
My life shall shine for Jesus;
Yea, this is my resign.
That everything about my life
Would show His will divine.
My hands shall serve my Jesus
In service large or small.
In any task He brings to me
That I would give my all.
My lips shall speak of Jesus
Throughout my earthly days.
That I would take no glory
But give Him ALL the praise.
My song shall be for Jesus
For He hath saved my life.
That my song would be pleasing
To Him who paid the price.
My ears shall hear of Jesus;
I listen for His voice.
That I might one day witness
That He was my first choice.
My mind shall think of Jesus
My life with blood He bought.
That I may ever, always say
That He is my best thought.
My time is all for Jesus
That I might always know.
That I have used it wisely
And been not foolish or slow.
My will shall stand for Jesus
Yet lay down at His feet.
That I may learn to lean on Him
In Him I am complete.
My pen shall write of Jesus
He gives each word and rhyme.
That I’d always ask him for it
Saying: “Not my words but Thine!”
My heart shall joy in Jesus
Whatever life may bring.
My life shall ever shine for Him
For He’s my everything!
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, January 10, 2006
All rights reserved.
Yea, this is my resign.
That everything about my life
Would show His will divine.
My hands shall serve my Jesus
In service large or small.
In any task He brings to me
That I would give my all.
My lips shall speak of Jesus
Throughout my earthly days.
That I would take no glory
But give Him ALL the praise.
My song shall be for Jesus
For He hath saved my life.
That my song would be pleasing
To Him who paid the price.
My ears shall hear of Jesus;
I listen for His voice.
That I might one day witness
That He was my first choice.
My mind shall think of Jesus
My life with blood He bought.
That I may ever, always say
That He is my best thought.
My time is all for Jesus
That I might always know.
That I have used it wisely
And been not foolish or slow.
My will shall stand for Jesus
Yet lay down at His feet.
That I may learn to lean on Him
In Him I am complete.
My pen shall write of Jesus
He gives each word and rhyme.
That I’d always ask him for it
Saying: “Not my words but Thine!”
My heart shall joy in Jesus
Whatever life may bring.
My life shall ever shine for Him
For He’s my everything!
Copyright Miriam Rainwater, January 10, 2006
All rights reserved.
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