Poetic Inspirations and Practical Applications for Blissful Living

Ever More…

 

Ever More…

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Ever more like You,

Lord, I pray to be.

Ever more like You –

Jesus, reign in me.

 

Ever more loving,

Ever more pure,

Ever more patient,

All things to endure.

 

Ever more radiant,

Ever more bright,

Ever more humble,

Abiding in Light.

 

Ever more generous,

Ever more strong,

Ever more surrendered,

For to You I belong.

 

Ever more joyful,

Ever more in love,

Ever more captivated

By my Beloved Above.

 

Ever more obedient,

Yea, even unto death,

Ever more breathing

For You every breath.

 

Ever more like Jesus,

Ever more like the Son,

Ever more like Christ,

God’s Chosen One.

 

Ever more lovely,

Ever more true,

Ever more beautiful,

Ever more like You.

 

Ever glorious You are,

Ever radiant You shine;

Ever lovely You are

With agape divine.

 

Ever Truth You are,

Ever You are the Way;

Ever freedom abounds

In the Words You say.

 

Ever humble You are,

Ever You in Majesty;

Ever the Lamb Risen

Reigns in glory.

 

Ever my heart

Beats, Lord, for You;

Ever I forget

All else I knew.

 

Ever my hands

Your work embrace;

Ever my lips

Sing of Your grace.

 

Ever my spirit

Longs to be one

With You, Beloved:

God’s own Son.

 

Ever I worship

Before Your Throne;

Ever I rejoice

That I am Your own.

 

Ever I desire

To love You more;

Ever I express

How much I adore.

 

Ever Yours I am,

Ever I am my King’s;

Ever I delight

In Life He brings.

 

Ever more like You,

I then pray to be.

Ever more like You –

My Jesus, reign in me.

© 2012 Caroline Gavin
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Gethsemane

Gethsemane

 

Tearful and trembling

How can this be?

The Son of God Himself

Anguished in Gethsemane

 

Say it is not so

Lord, say it is not true

That nigh unto death

Blood sweats from You

 

 Calvary is bitter

Horror beyond compare

Yet in the secret garden

You die nearly here

 

Not from thorns

Nor from being pierced

Not from a Cross

Nor from lashings fierce

 

My Savior sweet

Prostrate on the ground

You approach death

For deepest grief You found

 

Sorrow upon sorrow

Pain upon pain

Beloved, You suffer so

That all others would gain

 

The weight of the world

Is upon Your precious heart

The punishment for all sin

That New Life would start

 

All transgressions You bear

Lord, this overwhelms my mind

The penalty You embrace

For all of sinful mankind

 

Drink of this bitter cup

Willing You are to do

Agony and torture

Relentlessly attack You

 

Tears I shed now

Is Your pain here forgotten?

Have I passed by Gethsemane,

My Lord, far too often?

 

For suddenly now here

I see what I never did see

Suffering beyond words

Yes, it overtakes me

 

Calvary is the culmination

Of the suffering You endure

Yet in Gethsemane I find

Darkest grief and love pure

 

Next to You I am, my Jesus

I want to take Your pain away

Yet You remind You came

That for my sin You could pay

 

If I can offer any comfort

If there is anything I can do

Lord, please let me help

Please let me comfort You

 

You look up at me

Through the pain You smile,

“Remember My anguish

When you suffer all the while”

 

Yes, I promise, my Lord

Your pain lies in my heart deep

A vision of Gethsemane

Always in my mind I shall keep

 

With joy, my Beloved

My cross I shall carry

If You call me to Gethsemane

Master, I shall never tarry

 

Your joy I always know

With You I unite in suffering too

Pouring of myself for God

Brings me nigh unto You

 

For in Gethsemane

The “Olive Press” by name

Even unto death, Your Will

And our Father’s the same

 

Pressed You were, Master

To exude precious oil

Anointed I am by God

Through Your own turmoil

 

It is my longing then

To live always for Your glory

Even if pressed like the olive

I shall proclaim Your story

 

Visit Gethsemane

Lord, I promise oft to do

Witnessing Your pain

All the more I love You

 

Sorrow upon sorrow

Pain upon pain

Beloved, You suffer so

That I should gain

 

You, my Savior sweet

Prostrate on the ground

Approaching death

For deepest grief You found

 

Tearful and trembling

Anguished in Gethsemane

My Master, my Beloved

You suffered all this for me

© 2012 Caroline Gavin
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Led Like a Lamb

Led Like a Lamb Christian Poem by Caroline Gavin of Purposeful Pathway Life Coaching

Led Like a Lamb Christian Poem by Caroline Gavin of Purposeful Pathway Life Coaching

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Brown Cross by Luigi Diamanti

You, my Lord Jesus

So Beautiful in my eyes

Yet stricken You were

Suffering and despised

 

In majesty You reign now

You, my King, in glory

Yet as You walked on earth

Affliction was Your story

 

The words of Isaiah

Echo now in my mind

God-inspired prophecy

In these pages I find

 

Seven-hundred years

Lord, before Your birth

God led the prophet to write

Of Your coming to earth

 

You grew up, Beloved

As a tender shoot

From the dry ground

You arose as a root

 

No beauty or majesty

To attract all to You

Suffering and rejection:

Lord, these You knew

 

You bore our suffering

And took up our pain

Tortured You were

That we may all gain

 

Crushed for our iniquities

For our transgressions, pierced

Peace we find with God

Through Your punishment fierce

 

The Father laid all upon You

For each one has gone astray

You bled for the sin of mankind

For each has gone his own way

 

Led to the slaughter You were

Like a silent lamb

Before the shearer

Stood the Great I AM

 

Oppression and judgment

Took You, my Lord, away

Punished for all people

That they may know the Way

 

It was God’s will to crush You

Your life is an offering for sin

You were cut off from the living

Yet through You Life did begin

 

For Your offspring do grow

God’s Will prospers in Your Hand

You are the Light of Life

You lead us to the Promised Land

 

The righteous Servant You are

Jesus, many You do justify

You bore the sin of multitudes

When You they did crucify

 

These words of prophecy

Overtake my very heart

My Lord and my God

Grant that we never part

 

For me You were crushed –

Jesus, how can this be?

Please accept my offering:

Lord, I give You all of me

 

Forever for You, Lord

I vow I shall live

Every moment, every breath

To You I humbly give

I worship You

God’s Servant and Lamb

It is my good pleasure

To give You all who I am

 

Through Your death

Sweet Life I find

Transformed in heart

Renewed in mind

 

The words of Isaiah

Echo always in my mind

God-inspired prophecy

In those pages I find

 

In majesty You reign now

You, my King, rule in glory

Yet You died for me

My salvation is Your story

 

Stricken You were for me

You suffered and were despised

My Savior, Who loves me so,

You are Beautiful in my eyes

© 2012 Caroline Gavin
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Radiant Joy, Rooted in Love

Radiant Joy, Rooted in Love Poem and eCard by Caroline Gavin of Purposeful Pathway Christian Life Coaching

Radiant Joy, Rooted in Love

Radiant Joy, Rooted in Love Poem and eCard by Caroline Gavin of Purposeful Pathway Christian Life Coaching

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Radiant joy

Rooted in love

Glorious joy

Gift from Above

 

Joy bubbling forth

Joy soaring the heights

Joy bursting from within

Joy gleaming through nights

 

Oh, what is this joy?

This divine feeling sweet?

What is this joy I know

Since my Savior I did meet?

 

A gift of Jesus alone ‘tis

Yea, joy He allows us to feel

To Him my head I bow

Before Him, my God, I kneel

 

Beautiful Savior of mine

Your love does my soul enthrall

My heart sings with joy

As Your melodic voice does call

 

Joy, Joy You are to me, Jesus

The Reason my heart does beat

You are the Passion of my life

The Fire that burns sweet

 

Though the trials may come

Though the winds may blow

Through the storms may rage

Always Your joy I know

 

So I lift my heart to You

With joy I sing Your praise

You I shall worship forever

Joyful hymns shall I raise

 

No one is sweeter than my Jesus

No one lavishes love like the Lamb

No one gives joy everlasting

No, only the Eternal I AM

 

Come and taste this joy

This divine feeling sweet

Come and feel the joy I know

Since my Savior I did meet

 

Joy bubbling forth

Joy soaring the heights

Joy bursting from within

Joy gleaming through nights

 

Jesus is radiant Joy

You, Lord, are sweet love

Miraculous is Your joy, Master

A glorious gift from Above

© 2012 Caroline Gavin
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The Lord’s Prayer

The Lord's Prayer Poem by Caroline Gavin of Purposeful Pathway Christian Life Coaching

The Lord’s Prayer

The Lord's Prayer Poem by Caroline Gavin of Purposeful Pathway Christian Life Coaching

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The Lord’s Prayer

Glorious words to raise

Heartfelt supplication

Adorned with praise

 

The Lord’s Prayer

Jesus spoke on the Mount

Wondrous words

Yea, a Life-giving fount

 

The Lord’s Prayer

Model it may I

Giving all to my God

My Father on High

 

Jehovah, my Father

Hallowed is Your Name

Holy, Perfect You are

In Flesh Your Son came

 

Jesus humbled Himself

Lord, You left Your Throne

To die for Your children

Yes, to bleed for Your own

 

My heart aches to know

Your pain on Calvary

My Beloved, my Lord

You shed Your blood for me

 

My love for You, Lord

I shall never contain

Your joy is my joy

Your pain is my pain

 

All wishes and desires

Jesus, I surrender fully to You

Your words are my food

My work: Your Kingdom True

 

May Your Kingdom come

Yes, may earth see Your Will

With Your Holy Spirit

Lord, do my heart ever fill

 

Daily bread, my Beloved

You richly provide

You satisfy every need

As I walk by Your side

 

For my multitude of sins

Lord, please do forigve

Pierced for my iniquity:

Through Your death I live

 

Pierced is my own heart

Looking upon Your thorned brow

I live as a sacrifice for You

This, Lord Jesus, I do vow

 

And fully I forgive those

Who may hurt or offend

Limitless as Your mercy

To all I shall extend

 

How can I offer less

When You, Lord, died for me?

How can I not give

Mercy complete and free?

 

Away from all temptation

Lead me, Lord, I pray

Deliver me from evil

Each moment of each day

 

The Kingdom, Power and Glory

Are Yours forevermore

I rejoice in You, my King

Yes, You I cherish and adore

 

The Prayer of my Lord Jesus

Embody it forever may I

Giving all to You, my God

To You, my Father on High

 

The Prayer of my Lord Jesus

Lifted high on the Mount

Oh, wondrous words

Yea, a Life-giving fount

 

The Prayer of my Lord

Glorious words I raise

I rejoice in You, my God

I sing forever Your praise

© 2012 Caroline Gavin
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BOOK Release! Purposeful Pathway: Your Journey with Jesus… (and my Labor of Love!)

 

Purposeful Pathway

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Refresh your heart, revive your spirit!
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May the poetry strengthen your connection with the Lord,
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“Such beautiful work! Caroline’s poetic words bring you closer and closer to Jesus with each and every word. The daily devotion is a great way to start the day and the message left is something that remains with you all day long. Though times are tough and frustration is all about this inspirational piece of work directs us to focus on what really is important in life.

I would recommend this beautiful, inspirational piece of work to all!”

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“I have just begun reading this truly beautiful devotional in these weeks before Easter and I can say from what I’ve read so far, this is a wonderful tool to use in these next 40 days to draw even closer to Jesus. Caroline’s poetry is not only lyrical and beautiful, but deeply spiritual and insightful. You will not only enjoy each day’s poetic devotion, you will carry its truth with you all throughout the day and find you have been focused on Jesus effortlessly!

I thoroughly and wholeheartedly recommend you buy one for yourself and one as a gift for someone you love.”

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“This book is such a magical and elegant masterpiece. Caroline’s poetic creativity is an absolute manifestation of God throughout all of her writing, as she truly brings the love of Christ to life. I’m almost without words, but will definitely be going back and including this as part of my daily inspirational reminders and devotionals. This is must read and devotional for all people of faith. If you don’t know Christ, then let this be your excuse to begin that journey.”

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“Caroline’s poetry touches the heart and refreshes the soul as she pours out a message of comfort and love, and hope and joy from the Lord. Her deep love for Christ is evident as she invites you to grow a deeper and more fulfilling relationship with Him, wherever you are on your path. I encourage you to take time to refill at the proverbial well by visiting Caroline at Purposeful Pathway today – and by taking the 40-Day Journey with Jesus!”

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Embark, dear Christian, on a journey
An inspiring journey of forty days
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Ever more aligned with His ways

On this 40 days of renewal and growth, the author takes you through the topics of love, commitment, truth, forgiveness, children and much more directing you in the right paths.

This book of poetry will help focus your thoughts on Jesus. His life, His ministry and how He would want us to walk out our purpose in this life.”

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Calvary

Calvary Poem and eCard by Caroline Gavin of Purposeful Pathway Christian Life Coaching

Calvary  

Calvary Poem and eCard by Caroline Gavin of Purposeful Pathway Christian Life Coaching

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Trembling at Calvary

Cold winds, black clouds

Earth violently shaking

Darkness enshrouds

 

For there on the Cross

Is the Precious Lamb

Yes, there on the Cross

Is the Eternal I AM

The Creator of all things

Crucified on a tree

The Lord of lords

Dying for you, for me

 

I shudder at the sight

The earth shudders below

A more painful vision

My eyes will never know

 

Heart-breaking to behold

Yet enthralling too

So much love in my Jesus

Undying love, Lord, in You

 

For this is Your will, Jesus

This torture You embrace

Your arms outstretched in love

For all the human race

 

A crown of thorns on Your brow

Pierced, Your hands and feet

You accept these out of love

That You may pour mercy sweet

 

I see You look upon me in love

With Your luminous eyes

You whisper that death You taste

Yet assuredly You will arise

 

The Blood pouring from You

Does the Scriptures fulfill

You drink of this cup

For it is Your Father’s will

 

Trembling at Calvary

I weep at the vision I behold

My Beloved pierced for me

As the prophets foretold

 

As You release Your spirit

The temple curtain tears asunder

The earth shakes, rocks split

The skies roar with thunder

 

Trembling I am, Lord

Yet I know now eternal life

Reconciled with my Father

And betrothed to be Your wife

 

For You paid the sin penalty

You paid it completely for all

Lord, I give You my life

Jesus, I follow Your call

 

Eyes closed and head bowed

I worship You at the Cross

I live only for You now

All else to me is a loss

 

I feel then Your touch

Your hand upon my shoulder

I open my tear-filled eyes

To see a tomb and boulder

 

Shining in radiant glory

Before me, Jesus, You stand

You arose on the third day

Fulfilling all that was planned

 

Tremble I do

Yet now in joy so sweet

No vision more lovely

Than my risen Lord to greet

 

My own heart is pierced

Convicted by Your love

The grace of Heaven surrounds

I feel it stream from Above

 

You, Creator of all things

For my sins died on a tree

You, Lord of lords

Shed Your blood for me

 

I pour then myself for You

I give You all, Precious Lamb

I forever obey and worship

You, the Eternal I AM

 

Rejoicing at the empty tomb

Warm breeze, no clouds

For You, Jesus, do shine

Your pure love enshrouds

© 2012 Caroline Gavin
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He is Risen!

He Is Risen! Inspirational Poem and eCard by Caroline Gavin of Purposeful Pathway Christian Life Coaching

He is Risen! 

He Is Risen! Inspirational Poem and eCard by Caroline Gavin of Purposeful Pathway Christian Life Coaching

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The Lord is risen

Tell one, tell all

The Lord is risen

Do you hear me call?

 

The Lord is risen

Go forth and see

The Lord is risen

Yea, triumphantly

 

The Lord is risen

My heart does sing

The Lord is risen

Salvation all to bring

 

 Sing with me, brother

Rejoice and praise

Our joyful hearts

To God we raise

 

Dance with me, sister

As we sing this song

Jesus rose from the dead

With Him we do belong

 

Proclaim to all

This Message we will

The Lord is risen

He reigns now still

 

Forever in Heaven

And here on earth

He makes all new

He brings rebirth

 

Recall the sight

On Mount Calvary

Jesus nailed to the Cross

For you, for me

 

His precious hands

Pierced, and His feet

Yet He embraced

O, love pure and sweet

 

Christ is my Master

He is my King

He is my Beloved

For Whom I sing

 

To Him I give all

Yes, I give all of me

Surrender to Him

Is my victory

 

Jesus, my Lord

I love You so

Nothing is sweeter

Than You to know

 

Lord, I thank You

For the Cross You bore

I shudder to think

Of all You did endure

 

Love wells in my heart

Tears in my eye

To see You, my Lord

As they crucify

 

Yet Your love for me

Surpasses mine for You

How can this be?

Yet I know it is true

 

Tears of sorrow

Tears of joy become

For You arose

My life to ransom

 

You, Lord, are risen

My heart does sing

You, Lord, are risen

Salvation to me bring

 

You, Lord, are risen

I rejoice to see

You, Lord, are risen

Yea, triumphantly

 

You, Lord, are risen

I tell one and all,

“The Lord is risen

Do you hear Him call?”

 

© 2015 Caroline Gavin
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My Song, My Song

My Song, My Song Poem and eCard by Caroline Gavin of Purposeful Pathway Christian Life Coaching

 

My Song, My Song Poem and eCard by Caroline Gavin of Purposeful Pathway Christian Life Coaching

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My lips, my lips,

Sing forever Your praise

My song, my song

To You I raise

My heart, my heart

With Yours does beat

My life rhythm only

With You complete

My breath, my breath

Each one for You

Exhaling of myself

Inhaling all True

My hands, my hands

Instruments of Thine

Building what is Yours

In Thy Kingdom Divine

My eyes, my eyes

Only You, Lord, they see

Adoring the Light

You shine upon me

My feet, my feet

Run wherever You ask

Thrilled by Your work

Grateful for each task

My ears, my ears

Delight in Your voice

In Your call, Master

My soul does rejoice

My mind, my mind

Consumed with Your love

Pondering Your promises

Marveling treasures Above

My strength, my strength

To You, Lord, all I give

To immerse myself in You

This is to truly live

My moments, my moments

I give You all my time

To me You give eternal life

O, gift sweet and sublime!

My spirit, my spirit

With Yours does unite

Precious powerful union

In Your brilliant Light

My life, my life

For You I gratefully pour

Lord, I long only

That I may give You more

My Lord, my Lord

Lovelier than life are You

To give You everything I am

Lord, I delight to do

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© 2012 Caroline Gavin
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Rainbow of Radiant Promise

 

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Rainbow of promise

Circling the sky

Reminder of God’s covenant

Dazzling the eye

 

Radiant colors

Prismatic, to shine

Inspiring the heart

With promises divine

 

Vibrant hues

Violet, scarlet, green

Indigo, yellow, blue

Sweet to be seen

 

Rejoice, my heart

In the sight I see

The rainbow of Promise

Encircling me

 

For God promised Noah

And all mankind

Again a worldwide flood

Earth would not find

 

Wondrous truth

Yes, glorious to know

God’s love for me

The rainbow does show

 

Yet a Covenant lovelier

Than the rainbow above

Is the Covenant of Christ

A Covenant of love

 

Yes, more incredible

Far more amazing to see

Is my Savior upon the Cross

On mount Calvary

 

More captivating to my soul

More stunning to my eye

Is my Lord who willingly

For my sins did die

 

Far more radiant is He

Far more lovely His Face

Sinless Lamb sacrificed

For the human race

 

My heart trembles

Humbled I am by the Cross

My Jesus is most Precious

All else I count but loss

 

Lord, I long to know

How could You die for me?

To suffer to such extreme –

How could this ever be?

 

Light beams from Your eyes

Mercy pours from Your heart

You remind me of Your love

You whisper we will never part

 

The Cross of Calvary

On that day long-foretold

Displays Your eternal love

Far more precious than gold

 

Your powerful love, Lord

Transcends all thought

So much You love me

My soul is blood-bought

 

In Your eyes I see

A rainbow gleaming pure

Your arms embrace me

Your love will endure

 

Rejoice, my heart

In this glorious sight I see

My Lord’s everlasting arms

Encircling me

 

Yes, a Covenant lovelier

Than the rainbow above

Is the Covenant of Christ

A Covenant of love

 

Vibrant hues

Violet, scarlet, blue

Yet far more beautiful

Is my Lord’s love true

 

Radiant colors

Prismatic, to shine

More captivating is Your heart

Your mercy divine

 

Rainbow of Promise

Circling the sky

Reminder that You, my Jesus

Are to me always nigh

 

© 2012 Caroline Gavin
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