Reflection

I met a friend some years ago, so very dear to me.
He shared my very feeling, my joys and agony.
He had the time to listen whenever I would call.
He's always stand beside me and lift me should I fall.

And then one day I left Him, the greatest loss I'd know.
Too dumb to realize it, the world had much to show.
I thought my life exciting; I tried all that was new.
So bound by Satan's power; not much I wouldn't do.

The passing years sped swiftly by, His memory grew dim.
My life became a shambles when I walked away from Him.
One day I faced the mirror; reflection caused such pain.
I longed to call my old friend and know Him once again.

I felt I dare not call on Him, He might not let me in.
He wouldn't even know me, I'd strayed so far in sin.
Then I recalled a promise He'd made to all His friends.
Forgiveness was His nature, His love would never end.

His grace was never ending; He was never far away.
I only had to reach and He'd help me find my way;
up from the very depths of sin unto His glorious side.
forgiven in the blood He shed the day my Savior died.

I cried unto my friend in prayer and fell on trembling knees.
He took my hand and pulled me up and listened to my pleas.
My journey home is rocky but my friend is by my side.
He holds me close; I lean on Him; He is my constant guide.

My love for Him grows stronger with every step I go.
I cling to Him each moments; He's the greatest friend I now.
I'll sing His praises every day and draw my strength from Him.
That I might help another who, like me, was lost in sin.

With every hour that passes I'll witness of His love;
till every soul can come to know, my friend, my Lord above.
Then when my journey's over and I meet Him face to face.
I'll fall before my awesome Lord who saved me by His grace.

© - Judy Crawford

This Rocky Road

Oh Lord this road I travel seems rougher every day.
Life's little bumps and troubles keep getting in my way.
I pray you'll take my burdens and carry them awhile.
I stand again to witness but find it hard to smile.

For Satan lies in waiting; strikes time and time again;
to knock my feet from under me each time I try to stand.
My troubles, in comparison, to others seem quite small;
the big ones make me stumble, the small cause me to fall.

Oh let me count my blessings when light begins to dim;
and focus on the good in life and testify for Him.
May faith that seems to falter; grow stronger every day;
that I might help another through God to find their way.

Oh teach me Lord to trust Thee; to pray Thy will be done,
and give me strength to face each day and see the battle won.
And as I grow in faith Lord and learn to heed Thy call;
please let me always smile that others may not fall.

© - Judy Crawford



Our Sovereign God

God has a special purpose; He has a sovereign plan;
for every earthly child, for every earthly man.
Because in the beginning He created all we see;
from the stars on the horizon to the last leaf on the tree.

When you realize His power and the way He leads our life;
you will find the strength to travel through a world filled with strife.
When you know Him as your Father and His son your Savior dear;
you will know that you can trust Him to take away your fear.

You will know Him as your lead, you will know Him as your friend.
Without Him you are nothing, but His Holy Spirit He'll send;
to lead through days of darkness; to shield you from the storm;
to life you when you stumble and heal your heart so torn.

God has chosen some to live having many tasks to do.
Some He chooses to take home; their work on earth is through.
Some will never witness; some will cause Him grief.
Some will bring Him glory though their lives on earth are brief.

Some will come to know Him and their hearts will fill with peace;
comforted in knowing His love will never cease.
And death need not be final if we stand God's earthly test,
but just a step beyond the light, into eternal rest.

© - Judy Crawford

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