Impact

We may never know how much of a difference we make doing even just the simple things in our daily life. 

A drop in the puddle

The ripple in the pond

The waves over the sea

Your footprints behind you

The smile as you pass by

A chat whilst you wait

The gesture to sit down

The chance to catch up

The invitation for dinner

The smallest thought

The kindest word

The simple action

It can mean so much

To the people we meet

We show them we care

The impact we have

We may never know

We do it for The One

Complete

All those times when you don't feel normal, when you think there is something missing in your life. Just remember that God didn't make a mistake. Life may scar and crack you along the way. God is always there to pick up the pieces. 

Complete

Broken, Shattered

Smashed and scattered

You found me like pieces of a jar

You made me whole

You shaped me, moulded me

Held me till I would stay together

Glued me bit by bit, so I was whole again

You polished and painted me until

I displayed your face

Your glory reflected for all the world to see

Now I am complete

There are no cracks, no broken bits

They have disappeared

People look at me and see you the maker 

Cos you made me complete

Surrender or Sink

As I wake each day

Problems come my way

From people I meet

Even out on the street

They tell me their woes

Or tell of their foes

They share their despair

With someone who cares

They lay it out bare

Some wouldn’t dare

To tell others their strife

Much rather take their own life

Then share their sorrow

To live for tomorrow

As we listen and care

To all the problems we bear

With each we can choose

We have nothing to lose

We can sink ourselves down

Raising no more than a frown

We can grumble and moan

About what we have known

Or we can leave them behind

No more in our mind

We could give them away

To someone who stays

For a moment or two

To listen and care

About the problems we bear

We can carry each other

Supporting another

To stand together and still care

As we continue to bear

Our problems and woes along the road

Wherever it goes

We can always turn to him

Even when the light is dim

He will be there, and still care

For us despite what we bear

He will carry us through, wrapped in his love

Strengthen our hearts and resolve

To push on with the pain

To help others to gain

The insight we have

How we didn’t cave

Despite the woes we still bear

There are those who care

To bear others in prayer

So what will it be surrender or sink?

10 years on.....

I was reminded earlier in the month that its been 10 years since leaving Bible college.
That question you get asked towards the end of college - Where do you see yourself in 10 years time?

Well its now 10 years later and here I am.

Footprints

Such a long way to go down this road

I have come so far but there is further ahead

Look back at where I have been

The steps I took, the footprints I made

The memories I have

The obstacles I overcame

The people I met

The difference I had

The changes in me, I have grown

Looking back all that time

I wasn’t alone

God was there beside me

He carried me though the worst

We rejoiced together

Laughed and cried at times

But through it all God was there with me

Comforted me when I needed it most

Looking ahead now, I can’t see the end

I can’t see the next problem

But I know God is there

The light is dim, but it lights the way

A few steps at a time

I can feel God at my side

I don’t know what’s ahead

What problems or obstacles I might face

But God has it planned

I need not worry

It's all been planned

God guide my steps

Allow me to walk in your footprints

So that I might tread where you have already trod

I might become more and more like you every day in everyway

This is our God

Almighty

Beautiful

Compassionate

Deliverer

Eternal

Faithful

Gracious

Holy

Incomparable

Judge

King

Loving

Merciful

Never failing

Omnipotent

Powerful

Quencher

Redeemer

Sovereign

Triumphant

Unequalled

Victorious

Wonderful

Xceptional

Yearning

Zealous

 

H,O P, E

4 letters that mean so much
A vision, a dream, a promise of things to come or what to live for
You can lose it; life can get you done,
Your troubles can swamp you and steal away your hope
The storms can drown you
But what of hope
always there, always free for those in need
Invite hope into your storm, your darkness
Hope can live there, or anywhere
Hope can shine in the darkness
A glimmer, a spark
Something to cling to and hold tight
What do we hope for?
When the world says “give up”
Hope says “try it one more time”
So go on don’t get down….
Ask hope to turn you around