Seen

What would I do if Your eyes looked at me? 

Would I bow down in joy, or would I flee? 

Do I truly accept Your acceptance

Or do I feel a continued need for repentance?

Of the sins that I have already laid at your feet

Those that I’ve long ago forgiveness received?

Can I see me for who You transformed

When I repented and You allowed me to be reborn?

Am I still finding fig leaves to hide from You?

Am I rejecting the truth that I’ve been made new?

If my eyes refuse to look inward and see

The cleansed, loved soul You promised I’d be

Then assist me in letting go of all of the lies

The enemy whispers calling me to hide

Aid me to find peace and joy in your gaze

So I can unguardedly serve You all of my days

The Weaver

Across the world, upon His ears

He hears His children’s pleas

He sees each one as His own

Desires to meet each need

 

In His vision and His wisdom

He intertwines their lives

What appears a no to one of His

Seems, to the other, a great prize

 

The daughter who wants to wed outdoors

The farmer who struggles with drought

It rains upon them both at once

The daughter begins to pout

 

Did not the Lord see the future

Of the newlyweds’ need to eat?

God’s providence protects

He does meet every need

Discipleship

Wooden beams upon your shoulders

Trudging up the hill

To be attacked and crucified

All for the Father’s will

Whispers from the Spirit say

The burdens we are to share

Gentle reminders of righteous living

Said with loving care

Lift the weight of those around

Being crushed beneath the wood

The faithful ones who know the Lord

Trying to live life as they should

Remind them with a whisper 

That they are loved, adored

Not just by members all around

But by a loving Lord

Wooden beams upon His shoulders

Trudging to his death

Where He was attacked and crucified

So, believers could get rest

Death was not the end

Of the burden bearer’s life

It was just the beginning 

Of Love overcoming strife

His sacrifice has lifted

The heavy wooden beams

Turn your eyes upon Him

Submit to the Supreme

Live in Him, and He in you

With eyes forever on Him

You will rest, He will perfect

The Spirit dwelling within