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Poem: Nothing Lovelier than My Lord

Nothing Lovelier than My Lord

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“Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” ~ 1 John 4:8

Nothing is lovelier,

Lord, than You,

Nothing is lovelier,

Yes, it’s true:

No flower blooming,

No bright morning sky,

No majestic mountain,

No bird on high,

No glorious sunrise,

No river flowing,

No sparkling snowflake,

No star glowing,

No laughter, no smile,

No baby to be born,

No lush summer garden,

No dew drops of morn.

No, nothing is lovelier,

My Lord, than You,

You are love in all I see,

Love in all I do.

I ask then, Jesus,

To be always with me;

Live here in my heart

For all eternity.

And let me also

In Your heart abide,

Allow me to travel

By Your lovely side.

For You are lovelier

Than every morning sky,

Every majestic mountain,

Every bird on high…

Yes, nothing is lovelier,

My Lord, than You,

For You Yourself are Love

Timeless and true!

Nothing is lovelier than our Lord! How do you celebrate His blessings?

I Treasure Your Thoughts and Comments!

~*~

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Dec 7, 2013 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, God's Character, Inspiration, Praise, Thanksgiving 1 Comment

Poem: Sunshine and Rain

Sunshine and Rain

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“He dawns on them like the morning light, like the sun shining forth on a cloudless morning, like rain that makes grass to sprout from the earth.” ~ 2 Samuel 23:4

Sunshine and rain,

You need both, My child,

The days that are stormy,

The days that are mild,

The rains that pour,

The skies of bright blue,

Winters to rest,

Springtimes to renew,

The sowing, the harvest,

The night, the day,

The cloudless skies,

The dark skies of gray,

For tell Me, child,

Have you seen the flower,

What makes it grow?

What is its power?

Surely the blossom

Needs sun and rain,

Just as the soul

Needs joy and pain.

So trust Me always

In all that I send,

For I am Your Guide,

Always Your Friend.

I allow in your life

Only what is best,

While here in My arms

You find sweet rest.

Should the raindrops

Pour from the sky,

Should the tears

Stream from your eye,

Remember these waters

Nourish blossoms to grow,

Remember in pain

My grace does grow.

I give winters to rest,

Springtimes to renew,

The rains that pour,

The skies of blue,

The days that are stormy,

The days that are mild;

Yes, sunshine and rain,

I give both, My child!

How do you embrace both sunshine and rain?

I Treasure Your Thoughts and Comments!

~*~

Dec 3, 2013 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, Divine Comfort, God's Character, Inspiration, Nature, Praise Leave a Comment

Compassion of Christ

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“Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” (Hebrews 4:14-16 NIV)

With tender eyes

You look upon me,

Extending Your hand,

Giving mercy,

Showing compassion

For all of my pain,

Wiping my tears

Again and again,

Whispering to me

Words to heal,

Relating each moment

To how I feel…

Yes, sweet compassion,

Tenderness true,

Limitless love

I find in You.

No pain of mine

Do You not know,

Everything I feel

You feel also.

Tempted You were

In every way,

So You understand my frailty

Day by day.

Richly You bless

From Your throne of grace

With immeasurable mercy,

An eternal embrace,

Showing compassion

For all of my pain,

Revealing the treasures

In You I gain.

Yes, extending Your hand,

You give mercy:

Such compassion, O Jesus,

You have for me!

How has the compassion of Christ healed your pain?

I Treasure Your Thoughts and Comments!

~*~

Nov 26, 2013 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, Divine Comfort, God's Character, Praise 1 Comment

All I Need

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“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” ~ Philippians 4:19

All I need is You, Lord,

Yes, You are all I need,

The eternal hunger of my spirit

You forever feed,

The longings of my soul

You satisfy with love,

My mind You ever fill

With Heaven above,

The song of my heart

You compose and play,

The steps of my life

You order on my pathway,

So all I need is You, Lord,

Yes, You are everything,

The reason I smile,

The happy song I sing.

Should ever I forget

How much You mean to me,

Lead me to Your Cross

There upon Calvary.

There You give me

Everything, indeed more;

There from Your wounds

Love and mercy pour.

I choose then, Jesus,

To live for You alone,

My will make Yours,

My steps make Your own.

You are my life,

You are light and love,

You are my treasured treasure

Reigning high above.

Yes, all I need is You,

You are all I need,

May I glorify You then

In every word, every deed!

Jesus is all we need! How do you celebrate His infinite gifts?

I Treasure Your Thoughts and Comments!

~*~

Nov 19, 2013 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, God's Character, Inspiration, Praise 2 Comments

Radiant Reminders

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“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” ~ Ephesians 5:1-2

Singing in my heart

Is a sweet song,

Reminding that with Jesus

I do belong,

Playing in my mind

Are visions of love,

Fixed are my eyes

On Heaven above,

Radiating in my soul

Is Jesus’ light,

Reminding me always

Of His mercy and might.

Yes, singing and praying,

Radiating and glowing,

Surrounding and abounding,

Guiding and showing,

Are the many reminders

Of my Jesus, my King,

Surely then for Him

My heart does sing.

So come, everyone,

Join me, sister and brother,

Let us be ourselves

Reminders to one another:

Let our love for the Lord

Ever radiantly shine

That we see in each other

His pure love divine.

Yes, let our words

Be rich with sweet love,

Let our eyes sparkle

With Heaven above,

And let us sing

In our hearts a sweet song,

As surely forever

With Jesus we belong!

Radiant reminders of Jesus’ love surround us! What are some ways in which you are a radiant reminder to others of Jesus?

I Treasure Your Thoughts and Comments!

~*~

Nov 11, 2013 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, God's Character, Inspiration, Praise 1 Comment

Peace, Sweet Peace

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“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” ~ John 14:27

Peace, sweet peace

Through my soul flows,

For Jesus controls all,

This my heart knows.

Winds may be cold,

Storms may rage,

Yet Jesus brings peace,

Every fear to assuage.

Pain may confront me,

Trials may beset,

Loneliness may challenge

With tears and regret.

Yet none can stand

Against Jesus’ power,

So peace, sweet peace,

I know every hour.

Won’t you, dear one,

Know His peace too?

Won’t you allow Jesus

To care for you?

Your tears He dries,

Your pain He erases,

Your worries He melts

With His warm embraces.

So come, my friend,

Jesus let us praise,

For He is the Source

Of our peace always.

Winds may be cold,

The storms may rage,

But He reigns with victory

From age to age.

Yea, peace, sweet peace,

Through our souls will flow

As in Lord Jesus’ steps

We choose to follow!

Peace, sweet peace, we know in Jesus’ presence! How do you embrace this perfect peace in your life?

I Treasure Your Thoughts and Comments!

~*~

Nov 5, 2013 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, God's Character, Inspiration, Praise 2 Comments

Poem: Colorful Changes

Colorful Changes

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Sunshine streams

Through colorful leaves,

Songs of change

Whisper in the breeze,

Rhythms rejoice

In the leaves rustling,

Happiness hums

In the children bustling,

Aroma of ciders

Dances upon the air,

Autumn skies burst

With blue bright and clear,

And all around me,

Yes, everywhere I go,

Your love, O Lord,

Does radiantly show.

In the lovely seasons

As they progress,

Your wisdom, my Jesus,

I humbly confess.

Like the seasons

May I be faithful too,

Showing in all things

My deep love for You.

Like the leaves

May I gratefully release

All I know

That Your heart I please.

Like the skies

May I allow Your light

To shine through me

With glory and might.

And like the children

Happy in this season,

May I remember my joy

Is rooted in One Reason,

Yes, as happiness hums

In the children bustling,

As rhythms rejoice

In the leaves rustling,

And as sunshine streams

Through colorful leaves,

I sing of Your love

That brings me to my knees!

Colorful changes abound in Autumn and in every season, as Jesus continually changes and renews us for the highest good. How do you celebrate these colorful changes?

I Treasure Your Thoughts and Comments!

~*~

Oct 29, 2013 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, Inspiration, Nature, Praise, Spiritual Growth 2 Comments

Poem: All You Do

All You Do

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“He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” ~ Colossians 1:17

Precious are the moments

I share with You,

Savoring Your every word,

Delighting in all You do.

Timeless are the treasures

You share with me,

Refreshing my soul,

Whispering of eternity.

Luminous is the light

On my path You shine,

Paving every step

With Your love divine.

Radiant are the riches

Upon me You shower,

Reminding me always

Of grace and power.

Sweet are the skies

That You paint above

With clouds dancing freely

In timeless love.

Yes, precious and timeless,

Luminous and sweet,

Are the blessings I find

As I kneel at Your feet.

For everything is Yours,

All is under Your reign,

So in Your presence

All good things I gain.

The loveliest gift

Is the life You give,

You poured of Yourself

That I would live.

So I sing of treasures

You share with me,

I praise Your Name

For all eternity.

Yes, Jesus, I rejoice

In all I have in You;

You are my inspiration,

The joy in all I do!

Jesus, we love You for all You do!

How do you celebrate all the Lord does?

I Treasure Your Thoughts and Comments!

~*~

Oct 16, 2013 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, God's Character, Inspiration, Praise 1 Comment

Poem: Open Your Eyes

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“Ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds of the air, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish of the sea inform you. Which of these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this? In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.” ~ Job 12:7-10

Look at the birds,

What do you see?

Do you appreciate a dance

Orchestrated by Me?

Listen closely to the sea,

What do you hear?

Do you sense My symphony

Splashing ever clear?

Breathe deep in the garden,

What do you smell?

Do you taste Heaven

More than words tell?

Embrace the sunshine,

What do you feel?

Do you experience love

Ever perfect, ever real?

Yes, look and listen closely,

Breathe, feel and taste,

Let no precious moment

Ever go to waste.

For all around you,

In each and every thing,

Are wondrous windows

To my endless blessing.

I love you immeasurably,

So My gifts abound;

Open your eyes to miracles

Unfolding all around.

Listen closely to the sea,

Be still to hear

My sweet eternal symphony

Splashing ever clear.

And as the birds dance,

Delight in what you see,

For these gifts, My child,

Open your eyes to Me.

Blessed are you when you open your eyes to Jesus’ treasures! How do you celebrate His glorious gifts?

I Treasure Your Thoughts and Comments

~*~

Oct 9, 2013 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, Divine Comfort, God's Character, Inspiration, Nature, Praise 5 Comments

Timeless Treasures

Poem: Timeless Treasures

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“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Luke 12:34

Timeless are the treasures

I have in You,

Forever is Your love,

Perfect and true.

Remarkable Your radiance,

Sublime Your light,

Immeasurable Your mercy,

Eternal Your might.

Precious Your promises,

Perfect Your way,

Wonderful Your wisdom,

Every word You say.

Yes, timeless are Your treasures,

Lord Jesus, my King,

Sweet is Your symphony,

The song You sing.

So for You I live,

In You I rejoice,

Happily I sing,

Lifting my voice.

Gratefully I travel

On pathways You pave,

Sharing with all

How You lovingly save.

Yea, rejoicing in Your radiance,

Singing in Your light,

Marveling Your mercy,

Your immeasurable might,

I embrace Your love

So perfect and true…

O, timeless are treasures, Jesus,

I have in You!

Timeless are the treasures we have in Jesus! How do you celebrate God-given gifts?

I Treasure Your Thoughts and Comments

~*~

Want more joy for your journey? Schedule a complimentary “Take Me to Transformation” Consultation with Caroline Gavin via caroline@purposefulpathway.com. Walk away with heightened clarity, renewed energy and a customized action step plan.

Oct 4, 2013 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, God's Character, Inspiration, Praise Leave a Comment

Poem: Nothing Lovelier than My Lord

Nothing Lovelier than My Lord

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Poem: Sunshine and Rain

Sunshine and Rain

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Compassion of Christ

Compassion of Christ

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All I Need

All I Need

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Radiant Reminders

Radiant Reminders

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Peace, Sweet Peace

Peace, Sweet Peace

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Poem: Colorful Changes

Colorful Changes

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Poem: All You Do

All You Do

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Poem: Open Your Eyes

Poem: Open Your Eyes

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Timeless Treasures

Poem: Timeless Treasures

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