Poem: Because You Love Me

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“We love because he first loved us.” ~ 1 John 4:19

Smiling so wide,

Singing so free,

Delighting so deep

In Your love for me,

Dancing for joy,

Clapping with praise,

Marveling Your grace

Abounding always,

Sharing with love,

Speaking of You,

“Jesus” beats in my heart

In all I do.

Why this song,

Why this sweet delight

Filling my heart

Through day and night?

Because You, my Jesus,

Love me so;

Everywhere I look

Your love does show.

In the birds flying,

In the waves crashing,

In the rainbow stretching,

In the stream splashing,

Yes, everything ‘round

Shows me Your love

Flowing forever

From Heaven above.

So I dance for joy,

I clap with praise,

I marvel Your grace

Now and always.

Yea, I smile so wide,

I sing so free,

Because Jesus, O Jesus,

You love me.

We love because He loved us first. How do you express your love?

I Treasure Your Thoughts and Comments

~*~

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Sep 27, 2013 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, God's Character, Inspiration, Praise 4 Comments

Poem: Autumn Glory

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“He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding…” ~ Daniel 2:21

Chills on my skin,

I feel an Autumn breeze,

Red, gold and orange

Glow upon the trees.

The air is crisp,

Refreshing to breathe in,

Excitement stirs in my heart

As starts a new season.

Lord Jesus, I marvel

The rhythm You create,

Surely but a glimpse

Behind Heaven’s gate.

With perfection and beauty

The seasons do dance;

Each one has its glory,

Each one its chance.

So amidst these changes,

As trees are cloaked in glory,

I remember all is Yours,

Your unfolding story.

The refreshing air,

The trees of red and gold,

Sing a song of Your love,

Extending from days of old.

The cool Autumn air

I delight to breathe in;

Excitement stirs in my heart

As starts a new season.

Yes, my Lord Jesus,

As I feel an Autumn breeze,

The glory of Your presence

Brings me to my knees!

Autumn glory displays God’s artistic love! How do you celebrate the seasonal changes and – most of all – the Savior who creates them?

I Treasure Your Thoughts and Comments

~*~

Sep 18, 2013 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, God's Character, Inspiration, Nature, Praise 3 Comments

Happy Harmony

Poem: Happy Harmony

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“Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.” ~ 1 Peter 3:8

Come now, my friend,

Listen with me:

Do you hear that song

In the sway of the tree?

Do you feel that joy

In the bird’s sweet song?

Do you see eternity

In fields wide and long?

Do you taste Heaven

In warming sun rays?

Do you feel excitement

On unfolding pathways?

Come now with me,

These blessings let us savor;

They are priceless gifts,

Signs of God’s favor.

Let us sing to Him

A song heartfelt and sweet,

For His love is in all

Whom we see and meet.

Let us dance with delight

In fields wide and long;

Let us harmonize happily

With the bird’s song.

Yes, come now, my friend,

Celebrate with me:

Forever we are Jesus’,

Yes, for all eternity!

A happy harmony is in our hearts because of Jesus! What are some ways in which you “sing” His song?

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~*~

Sep 11, 2013 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, God's Character, Inspiration, Nature, Praise, Spiritual Growth 2 Comments

Poem: God of Glory

God of Glory

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“And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb.” ~ Revelation 21:23

God of glory,

Love and light,

Lord of lords,

Master with might,

Song of songs,

Beauty in all things,

Wondrous Creator,

King of kings,

Sweet Savior,

Beloved of mine,

Precious Friend,

Symphony Divine,

I lift my arms

In praise to You,

Jesus, You are joy

In all I see and do.

Your music graces

The winds ‘round me,

Your love sweetens

The dance of each tree,

Your smile brightens

The sun of the sky,

Your kiss is the bliss

Of the birds on high.

So with all that breathes,

With all of the earth,

I sing of You, Jesus,

With sweetest of mirth.

You are my Savior,

Beloved of mine;

Beating in my heart

Is Your song divine.

You are the Son

Making bright the night;

Yea, You are God of glory,

You are love and light!

Praise the God of glory! How do you celebrate His glorious light in your life?

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~*~

Aug 21, 2013 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, God's Character, Inspiration, Nature, Praise 2 Comments

Joy of Joys

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“Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory…” 1 Peter 1:8

Joy of joys,

Light of every light,

Love of love,

Crowning delight,

All are You,

Jesus, Sweet Friend;

All are You,

Beginning and End.

My heart I raise

In joyful adoration;

Your song I sing

In eternal celebration.

Treasured You are,

Yea, beyond all things;

You are my Beloved,

My King of kings.

You are my Song,

My Symphony sweet;

You are my life,

My very heartbeat.

Today and every day

I sing Your praise;

You are my Inspiration

Now and always.

Kisses from my heart

Stream ever to You;

Contain this pure love

Never can I do.

So, my sweet Jesus,

My Light of light,

Be always with me

Through day and night.

Love of loves,

Stay nigh unto me;

Keep me in Your heart

For all eternity.

Joy of joys,

My heart do fill;

Make me Your own,

Teach me Your will.

With You, Jesus,

Joy has no end;

For You are my Beloved,

My God, my Friend.

Yea, You are joy of joys,

Light of every light,

Love of loves,

My eternal Delight.

~*~

Praise God He is our joy of joys!

How has this joy transformed your days?

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Jan 10, 2013 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, Inspiration, Praise, Spiritual Growth 5 Comments

In Awe of Autumn

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Morning sunlight

Gentle breeze

Songs of birds

Rustling trees

Autumn colors burst

Outside, and in my heart

I resonate with the colors

God’s dynamic work of Art

Autumn sings of His glory

The leaves exude color deep

My soul celebrates with them

For this pattern God does keep

He creates the seasons

Beautiful, meaningful each one

He separates the days

With rising and setting of the sun

Amazing that He

Who created heaven and earth

Set His affection upon me

Before my very birth

The colors peak in the leaves

Before returning to the ground

The seasons stride in rhythm

A cycle going ‘round

Yet our God is eternal

Unchanging amidst changes

He is the Alpha and Omega

All He makes and arranges

As Autumn leaves dance

And burst with color bright

My heart wells with joy

Our Creator is my delight

Sing with the birds

And clap with the trees

Uplift arms in the air

Praise, standing or on knees

For God loves us

Each and every one

He sent His Beloved to us

His only begotten Son

So, in the colors, in the rustling

I feel His Voice divine

He says we are His children

I am His…and He is mine

~*~

How do you celebrate Autumn – and our Awesome God?

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~*~

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Sep 21, 2012 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, God's Character, Inspiration, Nature, Praise, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Growth, Thanksgiving 1 Comment

God is Good

God is Good…all the time!

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Gentle song of the bird,

Her voice echoes in the trees,

Refreshing whisper I hear

In the soft summer breeze.

Though the clouds roll in,

Lord, I know You are here;

Though blue skies turn gray,

I feel You are near.

For in the bird’s sweet song,

In the wind caressing me,

I hear Your soft whisper,

“I reign eternally.”

Yea, God is good,

God is good all the time;

I trust all things

Are by His reason and rhyme.

Fear not then do I

When the thunder roars;

Worry not then do I

When torrential rain pours.

For My Lord reigns,

Even storms are in His will;

All things He perfects,

All my needs He does fill.

Whether the sun shines

Or the rain does fall,

I know my sweet Jesus

Is in control over all.

Glorious truth to know,

One of peace and rest:

My Lord works all for good,

Indeed all for the best.

I feel now the raindrops

Shower upon me;

Surely these gems of water

Bring my God glory.

They quench the thirsty earth,

In multitudes they sing,

“Glory, Glory to God,

Of all kings, He is King.”

I shall join the storm

In its glorious song,

“To God be the glory,

To Him all things belong.”

Yea, my own soul

To Him I completely give;

I pour my all for Jesus,

For Him alone I live.

When the clouds break,

When the rain stops falling,

I see His rainbow in the sky,

I hear my Lord calling.

“Beloved child of Mine,

I hear your song for Me;

One day, My daughter,

You shall see My full glory.”

“Until then, dear child,

Embrace both sun and rain;

With complete trust in Me,

Sweet peace you will gain.”

I smile at the rainbow,

I savor the sound of His voice;

Yea, I trust You in all things,

In You, Lord, I rejoice.

In the bird’s sweet song,

In the wind caressing me,

I hear Your soft whisper,

“I reign eternally.”

When the clouds roll in,

Lord, I know You are here;

You are love, You are life,

I have nothing to fear.

I hear again the bird’s song,

Her voice echoes in the trees,

“God is good all the time,

All to Him we release.”

~*~

God is good all the time! How do you see His goodness in the trial?

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~*~

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Jul 27, 2012 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, God's Character, Praise 2 Comments

Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound

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“Amazing Grace,

How sweet the sound,”

Music touching my soul

To depths profound.

When I hear the lyrics,

Lord, I see Your face;

Yea, how amazing

Is Your eternal grace.

Who am I

That You should love me?

Who am I

That You should set me free?

A wretched sinner am I,

Once lost and blind;

Yet Your grace transformed

My heart and mind.

Your love warmed

My once shivering soul;

Your luminous truth filled me,

Making me whole.

I shall sing Your praises

Today and all my tomorrows;

Jesus bears my burdens,

He carries my sorrows.

Who is amazing like Jesus?

Whose love is like His?

Who can transform eternity

With one gentle kiss?

Jesus is my symphony,

He is the song of my heart;

By His amazing grace

He and I shall never part.

Brothers and sisters,

Join me now in song;

Together and forever

With Jesus we belong.

And when we are in Heaven,

His song we will still sing;

Amazing is His grace,

Glory to God, our King!

By His precious blood

He has set us free;

By His limitless love

We live eternally.

Lord, how amazing

Is Your eternal grace.

Yea, how amazing

We shall Your face.

Your loves touches us

To depths profound –

O, “Amazing Grace,

How sweet the sound.”

~*~

How do you celebrate the sweet sound of His Amazing Grace?

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~*~

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Jul 20, 2012 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, God's Character, Praise, Thanksgiving 5 Comments

My Heart Beats for You, Lord

MY HEART BEATS FOR YOU, LORD

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The soft breeze dances in my hair,

The sun sparkles in the lake;

I feel Your love for me, Lord,

My spirit You awake.

Refreshing are these waters,

As Living Water You share;

Your love is sweeter than life,

Precious beyond compare.

My Jesus, I see You shining,

You come on clouds Above;

Exposed is Your precious heart,

Revealing the flame of love.

How I love You, my Lord,

My heart beats only for You;

You are the Meaning of my life,

The Reason for all I do.

I do not deserve Your love,

Yea, only a sinner am I;

Yet You love me so,

For me You chose to die.

Arms outstretched on the Cross,

As You shed Your blood for me;

I outstretch my arms now, Lord,

As I am Yours for eternity.

Take me, Beloved Master,

Lift me in Your arms so strong;

Do You feel my heart beat for You?

With You alone I belong.

Your eyes brighter than the sky,

Your voice sweeter than symphony,

My one desire in life, Jesus,

Is to bring You eternal glory.

Yours forever is my heart,

I live for You and Your will;

When I see You in Heaven,

My heart will sing for You still.

For You are the Son shining,

You reign high on clouds Above;

Beating is Your precious heart,

The flame of eternal love.

Baptize me in Your love, Lord,

In the Living Water You share;

Your love is sweeter than life,

Precious beyond compare.

As the breeze dances in my hair,

Your Son-light sparkles in the lake,

I feel my heart beat for You, Jesus,

My heart is Yours to take.

~*~

His beating heart is the Source of love and life;

I would love to read how your heart beats and sings for Him.

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~*~

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Jul 13, 2012 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, God's Character, Praise 9 Comments

Independence Day Poem

Independence Day Poem

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Waving in the air,

Our flag, red, blue and white,

Dancing in the sun,

Its stars shining in the light.

Overwhelmed with gratitude

That in this nation I do live;

Thankful for the many who

Their lives did bravely give.

America, America,

May God richly shed His grace;

America, America,

May you seek His radiant face.

Founded on a love for Him,

Surely you are blessed;

May you walk in His truth,

Committed to what is best.

For Independence is not free,

It is bought with bloodshed;

The flying colors of the flag

Grew from battlefields of red.

So let us never forget

Those who died to set us free;

Let us never forget the God

Who blesses us so lavishly.

On this Independence Day,

As fireworks echo in the soul,

Let us celebrate our Nation

And the One who makes us whole.

As colors stream gracefully

Across the dark night sky,

A reminder of colorful history

Dances before the eye.

The colors of freedom fly

In the flag that does wave;

For this is the land of the free

And the home of the brave.

Glory, Glory to God

For loving our nation so;

It is in embracing Truth

That pure freedom we do know.

America, America,

May God richly shed His grace;

America, America,

May you seek His radiant face.

I thank You, my Lord,

That in this nation I do live;

I thank those who for freedom

Their lives did bravely give.

For, dancing in the sun,

Its stars shining in the light,

Waving gallantly in the air is

Our flag, red, blue and white.

How will you celebrate your national – and Spiritual – freedom?

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Jul 3, 2012 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, Praise, Thanksgiving 7 Comments

Poem: Because You Love Me

Poem: Because You Love Me

Poem: Autumn Glory

Poem: Autumn Glory

Happy Harmony

Poem: Happy Harmony

Poem: God of Glory

God of Glory

Joy of Joys

Joy of Joys

“Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory…” 1 Peter 1:8

In Awe of Autumn

In Awe of Autumn

God is Good

God is Good…all the time!

Amazing Grace

My Heart Beats for You, Lord

Independence Day Poem

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