Advent

Advent

Tis the season of waiting, Hoping and anticipating

The day that will come

The joy on the faces, Young and old alike

As the day kicks in

The sweet filled stockings, hanging till morning arises

Brimming with surprises

The family all around, with those we love

With hugs and kisses abound

Or the gifts that we share

That we chose with care, the rest of the year

The table is laid, with cutlery to spare

Food is dressed, cooked to impress

We eat the food lovingly prepared

Wearing colourful hats, telling jokes

 Sharing stories from the year behind

Looking forward to the year ahead

What will you make space for this advent?

The food, the fun, or God’s only son

Will he have a place in your heart?

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