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Purposeful Pathway: Your Journey with Jesus

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Step by step,

Day after day,

I traverse with my Lord

This purposeful pathway.

Grateful I am

For this holy ground,

Which by His grace

I have wondrously found.

Plush and green,

It is lined with trees –

And fragrance of flowers

Dances in the breeze.

Adorning the path too

Are waterfalls and fountains,

Rushing rivers and streams

And majestic mountains.

Birds soar in the sky,

They sing this song,

“Glory, Glory to God,

On this path you belong.”

For my Savior Himself

Planted this path for me;

This purposeful pathway

He planned from eternity.

The twists and turns,

Intentional are they;

All is ever perfect

In the Lord’s pathway.

The trees standing tall,

Toward Heaven stretch high,

Remind me to embrace

My Lord to me nigh.

The colorful gardens,

Yes, each vibrant flower,

Remind me of my Jesus

And His beautiful power.

The waterfalls and fountains

With rushing water pure

Remind me of Living Water:

God gives Life to endure.

The view from the mountain,

Towering in its height,

Lifts my soul to Heaven,

Makes my heart take flight.

Even in the cold corners

And the damp, dark valley,

I marvel how the Lord’s Light

My eyes always see.

Jesus, take my hand:

I follow wherever You go.

On mountaintop and in valley

Your eternal love does show.

Each step that I take,

Beloved, I take for You;

I offer You all I am,

All I say, think and do.

No sweeter gift to me

Than to travel Hand-in-hand;

No greater purpose for me

Than to travel as You planned.

My will is one with Yours,

For You I long to please.

I shall travel anywhere:

Mountains, valleys, seas.

This pathway of purpose

My heart does treasure;

To do the Will of my Lord,

This is my good pleasure.

So rejoice with birds

I shall with their song,

“Glory, Glory to God,

On this path I belong.”

I marvel at this way

Beautifully lined with trees –

And the fragrance of flowers

Dancing in the breeze.

I delight in traversing

This holy ground,

I delight in my Lord’s voice:

How sweet the sound.

Yes, step by step,

Day after day,

I cling to Your hand, Jesus,

On this purposeful pathway.

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May 15, 2012 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, God's Character, Inspiration, Nature, Praise, Spiritual Growth 4 Comments

All My Heart

All My Heart to Jesus

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With all of my heart,

Beloved, You I seek;

With all of my heart,

Yielded and meek.

With all of my heart,

Lord, I long for You:

You quench my soul’s thirst,

My spirit You renew.

With all of my heart,

Jesus, I desire Your will;

I long for Your voice

As my heart I still.

With all of my heart

I traverse Your Holy Way;

I cling to Your hand

Each step of each day.

With all of my heart

Your Word I obey;

May I embody, my Master,

The Words You say.

With all of my heart

I let go of who I am;

It is not I who lives –

But the Shepherd, the Lamb.

With all of my heart

I seek Your Kingdom.

May Your will be done,

To earth may You come.

With all of my heart

I serve my King;

Good pleasure to Your heart

May my gifts bring.

With all of my heart

I crave to know You more –

To experience more intimately

The One I adore.

With all of my heart

I long my love to grow;

My heart delights in You,

Jesus, how I love You so.

With all of my heart

I desire my heart to give;

My gift to You, my God,

Is the very life I live.

With all of my heart

I long to be one with You;

May I release everything

To embrace Who is true.

With all of my heart

I long in Your heart to abide;

I shall cling always to You,

Never leaving Your side.

With all of my heart

I long my heart is Your throne;

Your Presence embraces me,

I am never alone.

With all of my heart,

Jesus, I surrender my will;

I rejoice in Your sweet voice

As my heart I still.

With all of my heart,

Lord, I delight in You:

You quench my soul’s thirst,

My spirit You renew.

With all of my heart,

I love You forevermore;

With all of my heart,

Jesus, You I adore.

© 2012 Caroline Gavin

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May 5, 2012 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, God's Character, Inspiration, Praise, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Growth 4 Comments

Dawn of New Day

Dawning Light of Jesus

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The sun bursts in the sky,

The rays warm my heart:

Glorious to witness

A new day at its start.

Such is the entry

Of dawn on the earth,

Such is the triumph:

A new day at its birth.

For light overcomes

The darkness of night.

Yes, darkness surrenders

To the glory of light.

The truth of the Lord

Shines in this way;

The truth of Christ

Shines bright as the day.

Though darkness is deep,

Though sin is vast,

None can overcome

Light of First and Last.

Glory, Glory to God,

For the Light He gives.

Praise to our Father:

His goodness lives.

His goodness and truth

Prevail forevermore;

His love and His light

Eternally endure.

Dance I shall then

In the warmth of His rays.

Sing I shall of Him

All my life, all my days.

I shall join hands

With sister and brother;

We lift our hearts to God

And uplift one another.

Rejoicing in the Son-light,

Rejoicing in its rays,

Rejoicing in Jesus –

His love does amaze!

His Light overcomes

The darkness of night.

Yes, darkness surrenders

To the glory of Light.

Such is the entry

Of Truth on the earth,

Such is the triumph:

Jesus Christ brings rebirth.

His Light fills my soul,

His rays warm my heart:

Glorious to witness

New Life at its start.

© 2012 Caroline Gavin

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Apr 29, 2012 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, Divine Comfort, God's Character, Inspiration, Nature, Praise, Spiritual Growth, Thanksgiving 4 Comments

Limitless Love

Limitless Love of the Lord Jesus

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Limitless is Your love:

Boundless, unceasing.

Glorious its embrace,

My every fear releasing.

Yea, limitless, boundless,

Divine, rich and true:

Such is the love

I know in You.

Deeper than the oceans,

Higher than mountains,

Stronger than storms,

Purer than fountains.

Glorious, glorious God,

Wondrous, wondrous love:

Streaming as Son-rays

From Heaven above.

Oh, this love

Thrilling my heart,

Oh, my God,

How great Thou art!

Wrap me in Your love,

Fill me with agape-divine,

Seal me with Your Spirit,

Warm me with Son-shine.

Sing Your praises

I shall forevermore,

Lifting my voice to Christ,

The One I adore.

For His love does satisfy,

His love does consume,

His love did knit me

In my mother’s womb.

By His love I am made,

By His love I do live,

By His love I do move:

Love to Him I then give.

Limitless love, Lord,

May I give ever to You.

Boundless agape,

Pure, holy and true.

May my life and love

Be one and the same:

May I live in Your love,

Glorifying Your Name.

For the love of my Lord

Each task I do partake;

May love flow from me

For Your Name’s sake.

And when I meet You

One Day, Face-to-face,

Your love complete I will know

By Your amazing grace.

Heaven is Heaven,

For it is Your love:

Heaven is Agape,

Yea, my Home above.

Thrilling my heart

Forever Your love will;

When thousands of years pass,

It will delight me still.

Deeper than the oceans,

Higher than mountains,

Stronger than storms,

Purer than fountains.

Yea, limitless, boundless,

Divine, rich and true:

Such is the love, Jesus,

I know in You.

Limitless is Your love:

Boundless, unceasing.

Glorious its embrace,

All to You I am releasing!

© 2012 Caroline Gavin

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Apr 25, 2012 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, Divine Comfort, God's Character, Holistic Healing, Inspiration, Nature, Praise, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Growth, Thanksgiving 5 Comments

Interview with Caroline Gavin, Author of PURPOSEFUL PATHWAY: Your Journey with Jesus

I am most grateful to Pastor Duke Taber for interviewing me regarding the release of PURPOSEFUL PATHWAY: Your Journey with Jesus.

Sharing with you the interview now:

http://taberstruths.com/new-christian-poetry-devotional-released-18477/

May God bless you always on your Pathway of Purpose!

Apr 23, 2012 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, Divine Comfort, God's Character, Holistic Healing, Inspiration, Nature, Praise, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Growth, Thanksgiving Leave a Comment

All to You I Offer

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All to You I offer,

Lord, all to You I give.

All to You I offer:

For You alone I live.

Every sorrow,

Every pain,

Every joy,

Every gain.

Every victory,

Every fear,

Every smile,

Every tear.

Every reward,

Every trial,

Every step,

Every mile.

Yea, all to You I offer,

Lord, all to You I give.

All to You I offer:

For You alone I live.

Every moment,

Every passing day,

Every thought,

Every word I say.

Every friendship,

Every goal,

Every challenge,

Every role.

Every longing,

Every burning desire,

Every passion,

Every inner fire.

All to You I offer,

Lord, all to You I give.

All to You I offer:

For You alone I live.

Every task,

Every profession,

Every gift,

Every possession.

Every heartbeat,

Every breath,

My very life,

My very death.

Everything I am,

Everything I see,

Everything I know,

Everything I am to be.

All to You I offer,

Lord, all to You I give.

All to You I offer:

For You alone I live.

Every breath You give,

Every heartbeat You share,

Every gift You lavish,

Ever loving beyond compare.

Every moment You offer,

Every blood drop You shed,

Every torture You suffer,

Ever out of love You bled.

Everything You are,

Everything are You.

Everything is Jesus,

Yea, Everything True.

So all to You I offer,

Lord, all to You I give.

All to You I offer,

For You alone I live.

© 2012 Caroline Gavin

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Apr 23, 2012 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, Divine Comfort, God's Character, Holistic Healing, Inspiration, Praise, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Growth, Thanksgiving 4 Comments

Trust in You, LORD

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Trust in You, Lord,

Fully trust may I.

Trust in You, Lord,

Yea, to You I cry.

Foolish it is

To trust in my strength;

Foolish to walk

Without You any length.

For through You, Lord,

All things are made.

In You the foundations

Of earth were laid.

My own life,

Yea, my every breath,

Is sustained by You

Until my very death.

Lord Jesus, remind me

That of dust I am formed;

Master, You shaped me,

Enlivened and warmed.

Without You, my Creator,

I am cool dust of earth;

Without You, my King,

I would never know birth.

Yet You, Wonderful You,

The King of all kings,

You gave life to me

As You do all things.

Joy of joys, my Lord,

To love and serve You.

Glory of glories to follow

Upon Your Way true.

Before You I kneel,

Your servant contrite;

Before You I kneel,

In awe of Your Light.

Without You, my Lord,

I am nothing at all.

Without You I do

Nothing, big or small.

Trust then, yea, trust,

May I always in You.

Trust then, yea, trust,

In all that You do.

Sweet rest I find

When myself I release:

Trusting only in You

I discover Your peace.

For in You, my Lord,

All things are made.

Yea, in You the foundations

Of earth were laid.

Wise and wondrous

To trust in Your strength;

Peaceful to journey

With You each length.

How can I not trust

When all things You know?

How can I not trust

When such love You show?

Yea, trust in You, Lord,

Completely trust You do I.

I trust in You, the One

Who, for me, did die.

© 2012 Caroline Gavin

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Apr 21, 2012 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, Divine Comfort, God's Character, Holistic Healing, Inspiration, Praise, Spiritual Growth, Thanksgiving 2 Comments

SON Rise

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Sun rising,

The dawn of a new day –

Rays dance on the horizon,

“Rejoice,” they say.

For this is the day

The Lord God has made.

Yes, this is the day;

Hide not in the shade!

Yea, rejoice in the Light,

Rejoice in sunrays,

Rejoice in the Son-shine:

Sky-fire ablaze.

The Eternal One:

He is bright and pure.

A consuming fire,

Aflame forevermore.

Embrace me, O Lord,

With warmth of Light.

Guide me, O Master,

Through day and night.

Refine me by fire,

Cleanse me by flame,

Fill me with Your desire –

Our wills, the same.

Grant that I, like You,

Shine brilliant, bright.

Grant that I, for You,

Share Your Light.

What is sweeter than that?

What is finer to do?

Than to live for the Lord,

Than to shine for You?

Shine then may I ever

For Your glory alone.

I live no longer for me,

My life is not my own.

For the Son Himself,

The Light on High,

Shed His blood for me –

For me He did die.

A glorious truth,

Warming my heart:

My Savior loves me,

We shall never part.

I delight then

To offer Him all I am;

I rejoice then

To surrender to the Lamb.

I release myself, and

With You, Lord, I unite.

Consumed by Your flame,

Eternal and bright.

O, glory of glories

To live in the Son;

Joy of joys

To abide in the One.

Shining brighter,

Purer all the more

Each day I shall

For the One I adore.

I rejoice in His light,

I rejoice in Son-rays,

I rejoice in Son-shine:

His heart-flame ablaze.

Yea, shine I shall each day

The Lord God has made.

I shall shine for Jesus,

Hiding not in the shade.

For the Son is risen,

He is the Dawn of each day –

My heart dances with Jesus,

I rejoice in His Way!

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Apr 20, 2012 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, Divine Comfort, God's Character, Holistic Healing, Inspiration, Nature, Praise, Spiritual Growth, Thanksgiving 9 Comments

In You, Lord Jesus

In You, Lord Jesus,

So many gifts I find:

Countless and priceless,

Overwhelming my mind.

In You, my Beloved,

The Father sees me

As He sees You:

Perfect and holy.

In You, my Master,

Forgiveness I know.

In Your arms

My love does grow.

In You, my Shepherd,

I am led by Wisdom –

Led by Your staff

Through Your Kingdom.

In You, the Lamb,

Your blood does cleanse.

Scarlet were my sins,

White now in their absence.

In You, O Eternal One,

Life everlasting is mine.

Buried in Your heart

Infinite treasures divine.

In You, the I AM,

I find mysteries profound.

The wisdom of Your voice:

How sweet the sound.

In You, my God,

I find awe of Deity.

I fall prostrate in worship

Of the Holy Trinity.

In You, the Christ,

I find passion and power;

Your Holy Spirit fills me

Each moment of each hour.

In You, my Savior,

I find love vast and true.

I see bloodshed on Calvary,

The torment You knew.

In You, my Redeemer,

I find eyes captivating my soul;

But a glance from them

Makes me gloriously whole.

In You, my Brother,

I find both God and Friend;

I find a fellowship wondrous,

One which will never end.

In You, my Jesus,

I find meaning and life;

I delight in giving You myself,

Betrothed I am as Your wife.

In You, my Bridegroom,

I find joy and pure bliss.

Longing for You, my Love,

To embrace and to kiss.

In You, my Master,

Endless mercy I know.

As Your arms embrace,

My love does grow.

In You, my Beloved,

Our Father sees me

As He sees You:

Perfect and holy.

Yes, in You, sweet Jesus,

So many gifts I find:

Countless and priceless,

Overwhelming my mind.

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Apr 18, 2012 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, Divine Comfort, God's Character, Holistic Healing, Inspiration, Praise, Spiritual Growth, Thanksgiving 2 Comments

A Rose in Bloom: The Lord’s Love Does Consume

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Lovely rose,

Brilliant in bloom,

Beautiful vision

My heart to consume.

Lord Jesus, may I be

As one of these:

Beautiful, fragrant

Your heart to please.

As the soft bud

Emerging from earth,

May I stretch upward

To claim rebirth.

As the petals

Colorful and bright,

May my beauty grow

From Your luminous Light.

As the pattern

Of the petals ‘round,

May I circle about You,

Your love to abound.

As the fragrance of roses

Aromatic and sweet,

May my prayers rise to You

Lovely incense to greet.

As roses intertwine,

One next to another,

May my life bring joy

To sister and brother.

As amidst the beauty

Of the rose is the thorn,

May I recall Your agony,

The bitter Cross borne.

As the bloom withers,

As the petals do fall,

May I remember

Dust we are all.

As the rose petals

With earth become one,

May I recall the promise

Of You, God’s Son.

Eternal life we find

When to ourselves we die;

We become one with You

When flesh we crucify.

Glorious truth

Expressed in the flower;

Over death my Savior

Holds eternal power.

Die with Him I shall

To live with Him too;

He died with love for me –

What else can I but do?

Yes, I live for You, Master:

May I be to You a rose.

Fragrant and sweet,

As my love for You grows.

I recall always You:

Your pain on Calvary;

I envision always You:

Your agony in Gethsemane.

Lovely You are, Master

Loveliest of all;

Deepest of pain You embrace

To save me from the Fall.

As the soft bud, then,

Emerging from earth,

I stretch and embrace

You and Your Rebirth.

Lord Jesus, I vow to be

Ever as one of these:

Beautiful and fragrant

Your heart to please.

You are the loveliest Rose,

Brilliant in bloom,

Your love for me forever

Does my heart consume.

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Apr 13, 2012 By Caroline Gavin Christian Poetry, Divine Comfort, God's Character, Holistic Healing, Inspiration, Nature, Praise, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Growth, Thanksgiving 2 Comments

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