Better, Not Bitter

Posted on November 10, 2013 by dforchrist

Let Your Past Make You Into A Better Person Not A Bitter One

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Better, not Bitter

God says to love our enemies
And pray for those who hurt
And use us so despitefully
Or treat us just like dirt.
That’s not an easy thing to do
When feelings are so raw
And we feel like we want revenge
And breaths are hard to draw.
That’s when we must rely upon
The Holy Spirit’s aid
To just release the anger and
Make sure the pain gets laid
Once and for all at Jesus’ feet
And nailed to His rough cross.
You’ll find that all the peace you gain
Will far outweigh the loss.
You’ll lose the chance for your revenge,
But if you’ll sit and pray,
A peace you’ll never understand
Will fill your heart today.
Just pray for God to melt their hearts
And show a better path
And save them, as He has saved you,
From all His fearful wrath.

© 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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I’m Thankful

Posted on November 9, 2013 by dforchrist

Thankful

I’m Thankful

I’m thankful for my family,
My friends and those I love.
I’m thankful for sweet birds that sing
And blue skies up above.
If I could list each blessing that
I’m truly thankful for,
I’d need a million sheets or so
And still there would be more.
Each day brings blessings, fresh and new,
From God, who showers me
With blessings, mercy and His grace
That I can’t always see.
Still, it is always waiting there
Just like some hidden prize.
And suddenly, His love shines through
And right before my eyes
I’ll see the proof, and feel it, too,
So warm inside my heart.
My Savior died to set me free.
I am His work of art.
So what I am most thankful for
Is Jesus cares enough
To be with me and hold me close
When life on earth gets rough.

© 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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God’s Grace

Posted on November 3, 2013 by dforchrist

I’ve always found Jesus’ first miracle to be rather puzzling. Turning water to wine at a wedding? Seemed a bit insignificant to me for His premier miracle. Since I believe that there had to be some great significance to it, I kept searching and listening to sermons and podcasts. One said it was to show that Jesus had mastery over nature. Another said it was to show Jesus gives joy, since wine always represents joy in the Bible. One said it was to show He could save any situation or He could provide gifts. While no doubt these were part of it, they never seemed sufficient to me.
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Sow What

Posted on October 24, 2013 by dforchrist

I heard a short devotional on the radio where the man said, “If you don’t like what you are harvesting, maybe you should change seeds.” I really liekd that and the thought stuck with me all day. This poem came from that. Title kudos to my wonderful hubby.

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Prayer Force One

Posted on October 3, 2013 by dforchrist

Someone on the radio was talking about a group that was touring the country on a bus they called, “Prayer Force One.” I really liked that play on words, so I wrote a poem using that phrase.

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Prayer Force One

Each Christian has a power that
Beats anything on earth.
This power is available
For free, yet has great worth.
When Peter had been captured and
It seemed sure he would die,
A stronger force than Herod and
His guards was standing by.
I’d say that he had “Prayer Force One”
On standby all night long.
That prayer force won because their God
Was faithful and so strong.
You, too, have access to this power.
Just get down on your knees.
And trust yourself to God above.
He’ll always hear your pleas.
It isn’t words or magic stuff;
It isn’t force of will.
It’s God’s great power that does it all.
And He is our God still.
So all alone or with some friends
Make your own “Prayer Force One.”
And make sure you are praying to
The true prayer force: the Son.

© 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 Gospel

Posted on October 1, 2013 by dforchrist

The Gospel

Jesus Christ was God made flesh.
He lived and did not sin.
He died for us at Calvary
Our souls to finally win.
Three days and nights, death held Him there
Inside a cold, dark tomb,
But then He rose and lived again;
His great light pierced the gloom.
He drank in full, God’s cup of wrath,
So we would never taste
That bitter draft of judgment, so
I urge you to make haste.
Accept your Savior’s sacrifice
And tell Him you have failed
To honor Him and all His laws.
Admit that He was nailed
To that rough cross for all your sins.
Believe that He forgives.
Ask Him to cleanse you of your guilt.
Say you believe He lives.
Ask for His Holy Spirit to
Come live inside your heart
And thank Him for His mercy, grace,
And for a brand new start.
That’s all you really have to do
To gain salvation now
And start to live a better life.
The Bible shows you how.

©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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New Heart, New Spirit

Posted on September 28, 2013 by dforchrist

Sorry for the long delay in posting. This month has been a bit crazy. I hope you’ll find this poem worth the wait. I’ve been running into this passage rom Ezekiel in many contexts lately and tonight, when I prayed and asked what God wanted me to write about today, this is where He sent me.

And I will sanctify my great name, which was profaned among the heathen, which ye have profaned in the midst of them; and the heathen shall know that I am the LORD, saith the Lord GOD, when I shall be sanctified in you before their eyes. For I will take you from among the heathen, and gather you out of all countries, and will bring you into your own land. Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you. A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them.

Ezekiel 36:23-27 KJV

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We Are Christian

Posted on September 5, 2013 by dforchrist

I usually think of parody songs as being funny versions of “real” songs. This isn’t a funny version, but it is a take off of a good oldie, so I’m not sure if it’s technically a parody or what.

Disclaimer: I don’t have any  connection to Helen Reddy or anyone involved in production or copyright/ownership of her hit song, I Am Woman, so I won’t post the words to her song or the music. Google it if you don’t know the song. If you do, sing these words in your head to that tune as you read.

We Are Christian (to the tune of Helen Reddy’s hit, I Am Woman)

Verse 1
We are Christian, hear us roar.
Our God is too big to ignore.
You can see too much, so don’t try to pretend.
‘Cause we’ve heard them all before.
Lay those excuses on the floor.
Jesus died for us and death is at an end!

Chorus
Oh yes, we’re saved, for our Savior bore the pain
Yes, He paid the price and look how much we gained.
If we’re called to, we can do anything!
Our God is strong!
He is invincible!
He is Jesus!

Verse 2
You can bend but never break us,
‘Cause it only serves to make us
More determined to achieve His final goal.
And we’ll come back even stronger
We’re not hopeless any longer
‘Cause we know that Jesus Christ has saved our souls!

Chorus

Verse 3
And as Christians, we will grow
Opposing evil, toe to toe,
As we spread the Gospel all across the lands.
But there is so much love to show
And still so far the Word must go
Until God’s love, my brother understands.

Chorus

©2013 Denise McKenney

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Prayer Time

Posted on August 27, 2013 by dforchrist

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A friend at church mentioned making bookmarks with maybe a little poem to remind people to pray every day. Together, we came up with these. On one side is a list of suggested prayer topics. On the other side is this poem and the pledge: I will set my alarm on my phone for the same time every day to stop whatever I’m doing to take a moment to pray.

Feel free to use this idea for yourself or your church.

Prayer Time

Just find a time
In every day
To stop and bow
Your head to pray
For church and for
Your country, too.
The Lord’s Prayer works.
It’s up to you.
Pray for the lost,
How you can serve,
With love and fear,
Without reserve.
Just take some time
To thank the Lord
For His great love:
Our true reward.

(c) 2013 Denise McKenney

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You’re No Accident

Posted on August 24, 2013 by dforchrist

I heard a podcast where Chuck Missler was talking about what a miracle every baby is. Of course, we all know that, but he was pointing out how Psalm 139 and Jeremiah 1:5 (Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee) are totally accurate in talking about how God forms each baby in a very hands-on way. A cell divides into two identical cells; those divide into two identical cells. But if this continued, you wouldn’t have a person, just a blob of identical cells. God reaches in at some point and changes one of the cells into a bone cell and shapes it to form your spine. He makes another start forming into your kidneys. Same for your hands and brain and heart and lungs. All of the varied organs and parts of your body are formed and shaped and molded by God’s loving hand. A single cell couldn’t make anything on its own but a twin of itself. Only God can make them become all the parts of you. When you look in the mirror and don’t like your hair color or your skin color or your height, please remember that God fashioned you with just those things exactly as they are with His own hands and guided your development before your mother even knew you existed. You are God’s poema, His artwork, His creation, His masterpiece.

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