When Peace holds my hand
Fear must bow and flee
Facing a challenge, strong I stand
God's goodness all around me
No trial or tribulation can win
For I'm a child of the King
Victorious over sickness and sin
Joyful, I praise the Lord and sing
A new day now shines bright
God wipes away the sadness rain
Hope fills the void in my heart
His love overcomes all the pain
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Sadness came to visit Not by my choice Life's torrential rain Drowned out God's voice Joy and peace vanished Laughter became rare Pain took up residence Fear set up its lair Yet I looked past this mountain Though I'm at the end of my rope There's a bright future for me Because Jesus is my constant hope Soon unhappy times will end Replaced by joyous days Dancing with my Savior In the brilliance of His Rays
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Sunshine warms my window Flowers smile at me A cat strolls by on patrol Green grass a verdant sea Through the glass is freedom From my homebound life Once in awhile I go there Though pain cuts like a knife Today I'm blessed and happy Looking through the blinds Birds have come to visit Sweet feathers of all kinds One day soon I'll be free again To enjoy the great outdoors For my God has promised me He would repair my aching joints For now I'll simply trust Him And take Him at His word His beauty and love sustain me How glorious is my awesome Lord!
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In the still of the morning, this poem filled my heart....
The wonders of quiet Stillness profound Held by my Savior Angels all around Peace washes me Assurance takes over Worry desolves Love is my cover Joy is my portion As serenity abides Darkness is vanquished In Christ I'm alive!
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Fearful, wondering, what if's Worry and rash actions Too many relationship rifts Why am I so anxious? Cried out in despair Why is my life a mess? Holy Spirit answered with care Your focus is not blessed Look up! Take My hand Walk humbly with Me You've decided to be in command But you're blind, unable to see Never letting go Fighting every change Worn to the bone Heart filled with rage Yes, I'm relying too much on myself Expecting others to rescue me When only God Himself Can truly make me happy Trust! That's the word to embrace Can't make it on my own Must lean fully on God's Grace And trust in Him alone copyright 2022 Cheryl S Birch photo Shutterstock license
All was bleak Despondent, darkness everywhere Only heard depression speak My pleas to God--total despair Your kingdom is joy and peace Why do I have none? Crushing oppression doesn't cease Where are the promises of your Son? Hope--Where has it gone? Faith is draining slowly away My soul cries out, I'm undone Lord God please help me pray Then I hear I love you, child No need to fear You're just tired Start leaning on Me Not your own strength or ability I've already set you free Rely on MY creativity Mercy removed the sadness dart Grace healed my fearful wound Gladness filled my heart Drenched me with gratitude Chains of hopelessness break Such liberty! I'm truly free! I made a horrible mistake My God would NEVER abandon me Copyright 2022 Cheryl S. Birch Photo Shutterstock License
Believe it or not, I wrote a book! It’s been years in the making, but finally I am holding a printed copy in my hands. It’s an inspirational fantasy. Of course, it has a couple of poems in it…couldn’t resist the opportunity to publish a poem or two. You can read more about it on my website at https://www.revcherylbirch.org/thatcher-trilogy or on my Amazon Author’s page.
It’s available for $9.99 on Kindle, Nook, and Apple iBooks. The paperback is sold online by most booksellers including Walmart Books, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Alibris . Right now Walmart has a great price and free shipping as does AbeBooks.
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Next time, I will be back to posting poetry. I just wanted to share my exciting news about Thatcher with all of you.
Summer burst Blaze of sun Temps rising Pool splashing fun Water the lawn Pull those weeds Enjoy the flowers Stifle a sneeze Grab a hat Sunblock too Bar-B-Que party Just me and you Memory treasures All heaven sent Life's little pleasures God's gifts evident
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He stood before me Tall and glowing His love engulfed me Flowing, flowing Hand that touched me Tender and assuring His joy filled me Strengthening, enduring His smile washed me Peace and serenity It is well with me Now and for eternity
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Barely a breeze All is quiet Morning has come To my garden island Green in abundance Shadows and sun Birds are stirring Beetle on the run Heaven so blue Cloudless sky Alone with my God To Him I cry "Heal my heart Take away this pain Such beauty around me Tells me you can" My eyes rest on flowers They smile and wave A kiss of pink love From Jesus who saves Such joy fills my soul Heaviness vanished It will all work out Sadness is vanquished Copyright 2022 Cheryl S. Birch Photo by author
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