God’s Blessings

Posted on December 7, 2013 by dforchrist

This is one I wrote for my Christmas calendar a couple of years ago…before God gave me a better poem. I’ll post the one I did use in a day or two. This seemed so perfect for the calendar, but I worked on it myself without asking God’s help. It just has never felt right to use it. I think it was the last poem I tried to write without His help. I do much better if I pray first and ask what He wants me to write. I’m not saying He didn’t help me on this one; just that it wasn’t something He led me to write.

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God’s Blessings

The blessings God bestows on us
Throughout the whole year long,
Should be appreciated and
Should make our faith grow strong.
So many people concentrate
On all the things they lack.
They want and whine and moan and say
Their life is very black,
When all they’d have to do would be
To open up their eyes
To see the blessings all around
And bright and sunny skies.
So trust in God—He will provide—
And thank Him every day
And you will find life easier
As you go on your way.

© 2012 Denise McKenney

Feel free to print, share or repost anything on this blog. I do ask that you let me know if you use one of my poems on your blog or at your church somehow. It might give me an idea of better ways to spread His words, which I am always looking to do. And of course, always keep the copyright symbol and my name with the poem so I continue to have the right to use them. You may not realize that if something is posted enough times without the copyright notice, I could lose the copyright and then someone else could conceivably file for a copyright and I would no longer be able to use my own poems! It has happened, so please make sure the (c) is always on the poem whenever you repost. Thanks!

God bless,
Denise McKenney

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ASAP (Always Say A Prayer)

Posted on December 4, 2013 by dforchrist

Another older one about the need for prayer.

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A.S.A.P. (Always Say A Prayer)

Remember, when you’ve lots to do,
Here’s how you should prepare:
Just start each task A.S.A.P.
(That’s Always Say A Prayer.)

Prayer is the “magic bullet;”  it’s
The secret to success.
A.S.A.P. is how to do
Much more with so much less.

A prayer will help you on your way
You’ll always win, you’ll see.
If you are lost, you’ll find the path
If you’ll A.S.A.P.

If you will Always Say A Prayer
You’ll find that every day
A.S.A.P. is just the thing
To help you on your way.

How you’ll get things accomplished you
Just cannot seem to see.
There’s just one way to get them done
And that’s A.S.A.P.

For if you’ll Always Say A Prayer
You’ll get the help you need
To get your work accomplished and
Make sure that you succeed.

And if you want to get more done
And minimize your strife,
A.S.A.P. each single day
Is how to live your life.

For each thing you accomplish must
Be done in just one way:
A.S.A.P. is how to get
The most from every day.

When you have many things to do
And no aid you can see
You know you must accomplish it.
But how? A.S.A.P.!

© 2000 Denise McKenney

Feel free to print, share or repost anything on this blog. I do ask that you let me know if you use one of my poems on your blog or at your church somehow. It might give me an idea of better ways to spread His words, which I am always looking to do. And of course, always keep the copyright symbol and my name with the poem so I continue to have the right to use them. You may not realize that if something is posted enough times without the copyright notice, I could lose the copyright and then someone else could conceivably file for a copyright and I would no longer be able to use my own poems! It has happened, so please make sure the (c) is always on the poem whenever you repost. Thanks!

God bless,
Denise McKenney

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Merry Christmas!!

Posted on December 3, 2013 by dforchrist

Yes, I know it’s a little early. It isn’t too early for Chrsitmas cards, however. Each year, instead of buying Christmas cards, I write a poem and put it on top of a calendar for the coming year. It’s a way to be a part of everyone’s day all year long, even if I don’t see them. Feel free to print this card or share it with anyone you choose to bless. And may God shower you with overflowing blessings in the coming year.

Merry Christmas to all! And God bless us every one!

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Handle With Prayer

Posted on December 3, 2013 by dforchrist

An older one, but a good reminder during the busy Christmas season.

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Handle with prayer

Before you rush into your day
All loaded down with care
Remember life is fragile, so
Please handle it with prayer.

If you will always say a prayer
You’ll find your burdens light.
You’ll manage to get through your day
And then relax at night.

When life gets too demanding and
It gets too rough out there,
Remember that it works out best
To handle life with prayer
© 2000 Denise McKenney

 

Feel free to print, share or repost anything on this blog. I do ask that you let me know if you use one of my poems on your blog or at your church somehow. It might give me an idea of better ways to spread His words, which I am always looking to do. And of course, always keep the copyright symbol and my name with the poem so I continue to have the right to use them. You may not realize that if something is posted enough times without the copyright notice, I could lose the copyright and then someone else could conceivably file for a copyright and I would no longer be able to use my own poems! It has happened, so please make sure the (c) is always on the poem whenever you repost. Thanks!

God bless,
Denise McKenney

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Overflowing Blessings

Posted on November 26, 2013 by dforchrist

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Overflowing Blessings

God’s blessings truly overflow
But you must do your part.
Just come to Him with empty hands
And He will fill your heart.
He cannot fill a heart that’s full
Of pride or vanity.
But humble hearts and empty hands
He’ll fill for you and me.
If we approach the throne of grace
With broken hearts held out,
He’ll take away the hurt and pain,
The fears and all the doubt.
He’ll fill us full of love so pure
And faith to see us through.
He’ll satisfy our deepest dreams.
Give peace to me and you.
So come to God with all your worst,
He’ll give you all His best.
Accept Him and you won’t believe
The ways that you’ll be blessed.

©2013 Denise McKenney

Feel free to print, share or repost anything on this blog. I do ask that you let me know if you use one of my poems on your blog or at your church somehow. It might give me an idea of better ways to spread His words, which I am always looking to do. And of course, always keep the copyright symbol and my name with the poem so I continue to have the right to use them. You may not realize that if something is posted enough times without the copyright notice, I could lose the copyright and then someone else could conceivably file for a copyright and I would no longer be able to use my own poems! It has happened, so please make sure the (c) is always on the poem whenever you repost. Thanks!

God bless,
Denise McKenney

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Change

Posted on November 25, 2013 by dforchrist

This is an older poem, but seemed appropriate for now. I’ve had a lot of friends experience some major changes in their lives this year, from losing family members to losing houses, cancer diagnoses to miraculous healings. It just seems the right time to post this. May it minister to you if you’d experienced a major life change, welcome or not.

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CHANGE

You know change is the law of life.
You take it as it comes.
Sometimes it’s silent as a tomb
Or beating on the drums.
It may sneak up so silently
And catch you unawares,
Just like a mouse you never see
That’s hiding on the stairs.
Then suddenly you’ll realize
That something’s different, and
You know a change has happened though
You never felt its hand.
Then other times a change is like
A wall you’ve run into.
There’s no way to avoid it or
Its great effect on you.
It’s obvious and daunting and
You want to turn away.
You hope you can avoid it or
Come back to it someday.
You may not have time to prepare
Or gather your reserves
To face this change with all the strength
You know that it deserves.
Just do your best to face each day—
The bitter and the sweet—
And turn to God for help to face
Each challenge you may meet.
©2000 Denise McKenney

Feel free to print, share or repost anything on this blog. I do ask that you let me know if you use one of my poems on your blog or at your church somehow. It might give me an idea of better ways to spread His words, which I am always looking to do. And of course, always keep the copyright symbol and my name with the poem so I continue to have the right to use them. You may not realize that if something is posted enough times without the copyright notice, I could lose the copyright and then someone else could conceivably file for a copyright and I would no longer be able to use my own poems! It has happened, so please make sure the (c) is always on the poem whenever you repost. Thanks!

God bless,
Denise McKenney

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No Joke

Posted on November 24, 2013 by dforchrist

No Joke

I heard a friend say something that
Just broke my heart in two.
She laughed and said, “I don’t think I
Am heaven bound, like you.
I think I’d rather go to hell.
It sounds like much more fun.
I’ll party there eternally
When life on earth is done.”
I tried to tell her not to joke;
That’s not how it will be
If she should find herself in hell
For all eternity.
It isn’t one big party and
You won’t be there with friends.
You’ll find it dark and lonely there;
The torment never ends.
Please think about your soul today;
Tomorrow may be lost.
If you are still estranged from God,
You’ll have to pay the cost.
This moment may be all you have;
Please use it wisely, friend.
I want to see you heaven-bound
When life on earth must end.

©2013 Denise McKenney

 

Feel free to print, share or repost anything on this blog. I do ask that you let me know if you use one of my poems on your blog or at your church somehow. It might give me an idea of better ways to spread His words, which I am always looking to do. And of course, always keep the copyright symbol and my name with the poem so I continue to have the right to use them. You may not realize that if something is posted enough times without the copyright notice, I could lose the copyright and then someone else could conceivably file for a copyright and I would no longer be able to use my own poems! It has happened, so please make sure the (c) is always on the poem whenever you repost. Thanks!

God bless,
Denise McKenney

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All Roads Lead to God

Posted on November 15, 2013 by dforchrist

I want to thank Barry Atwell for the seed for this poem. I hope this does his idea justice.

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All Roads Lead to God

“I don’t need Jesus,” some may claim.
“All roads will lead to God.
I’ll worship any way I choose,
Though you may call it odd.
My Buddhist and my Hindu friends
May take a different path,
But still find God without the need
For all this talk of wrath.”
I hate to say that they are right:
All roads do lead to God,
But if you choose to get to Him
By paths all bent and broad,
You’ll come before God’s great, white throne
To kneel on Judgment Day,
And there—too late!—profess the Truth:
Christ is the only Way.
Yes, Jesus is the only key
That opens heaven’s gate.
So please accept His sacrifice.
I beg you not to wait.

© 2013 Denise McKenney

Feel free to print, share or repost anything on this blog. I do ask that you let me know if you use one of my poems on your blog or at your church somehow. It might give me an idea of better ways to spread His words, which I am always looking to do. And of course, always keep the copyright symbol and my name with the poem so I continue to have the right to use them. You may not realize that if something is posted enough times without the copyright notice, I could lose the copyright and then someone else could conceivably file for a copyright and I would no longer be able to use my own poems! It has happened, so please make sure the (c) is always on the poem whenever you repost. Thanks!

God bless,
Denise McKenney

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Heart Help

Posted on November 12, 2013 by dforchrist

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Heart Help

The Holy Spirit in my heart
Gives guidance that I need.
He helps my love and faith to grow
Just like a tiny seed.
He guides my steps and steers my path;
He gives me words to say.
He will interpret my desires
And helps me when I pray.
The blessings of the Spirit are
Felt deep inside my heart.
He warms my soul, makes my heart soft,
Gives joy in every part.
I’m glad God’s Holy Spirit came
To live inside of me
To heal my pain, to guide my life,
And truly set me free.

© 2013 Denise McKenney

 

Feel free to print, share or repost anything on this blog. I do ask that you let me know if you use one of my poems on your blog or at your church somehow. It might give me an idea of better ways to spread His words, which I am always looking to do. And of course, always keep the copyright symbol and my name with the poem so I continue to have the right to use them. You may not realize that if something is posted enough times without the copyright notice, I could lose the copyright and then someone else could conceivably file for a copyright and I would no longer be able to use my own poems! It has happened, so please make sure the (c) is always on the poem whenever you repost. Thanks!

God bless,
Denise McKenney

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The Trinity’s Blessings

Posted on November 11, 2013 by dforchrist

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The Trinity’s Blessings

I give God thanks and joyful praise
For His abundant love.
I thank Him for the joy He gives,
The hope from up above.
I thank the Holy Spirit for
The guidance that He gives.
I’m glad He intercedes for me
And in my heart, He lives.
I’m grateful to the Son of God
Who took my sins away.
My gratitude just overflows
To know He hears me pray.
I thank the Father for His gift
That made a way for me
To live in New Jerusalem,
And from this world be free.
God gives Himself in all three parts
To all His children here.
He loves us and He lets us know
That He is always near.

© 2013 Denise McKenney

 

Feel free to print, share or repost anything on this blog. I do ask that you let me know if you use one of my poems on your blog or at your church somehow. It might give me an idea of better ways to spread His words, which I am always looking to do. And of course, always keep the copyright symbol and my name with the poem so I continue to have the right to use them. You may not realize that if something is posted enough times without the copyright notice, I could lose the copyright and then someone else could conceivably file for a copyright and I would no longer be able to use my own poems! It has happened, so please make sure the (c) is always on the poem whenever you repost. Thanks!

God bless,
Denise McKenney

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