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Father’s Day Song: A Poem for Fathers

Father's Day Song: A Christian Poem for Fathers

Father’s Day Song: A Poem for Fathers

Father's Day Song: A Christian Poem for Fathers

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Sunlight through Trees by Dan

 

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Cherished Father, kind yet strong,

For you, Daddy, I dedicate this song.

Beloved and treasured, respected and admired,

A wealth of wisdom you have acquired.

 

Comfort and insight you readily share

With a compassion beyond compare.

You guide and direct out of love for me;

Always my best you desire to see.

 

When the way is rocky, when the path unclear,

Your soothing words to my heart are dear.

This Father’s Day I celebrate who you are,

Close to my heart, whether near or far.

 

For you are my Daddy, the Father I love,

Surely a blessing bestowed from Above.

My Heavenly Father I thank for you;

I praise Him for loving things you do.

 

Surely He smiles in the way you guide,

Surely He delights that you are by side.

Surely His love dwells in your heart,

Surely from Him you will never part.

 

So on this Day of Fathers of you I sing,

I celebrate the love to my life you bring.

Daddy, how much I love you;

How thankful I am for your love true.

 

What place is safer than your arms strong?

When the winds do blow, this is where I belong.

Yes, my cherished Father, kind yet strong,

On this Father’s Day I sing your song.

 

© 2012 Caroline Gavin

In what way will you celebrate Father’s Day?

Grace upon Grace

Grace upon Grace: Christian Poem and eCard
Grace upon Grace: Christian Poem and eCard

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Waterfall by Nicholas Tarling

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Grace upon grace,
Lord, You lavish upon me;
Grace upon grace,
All I feel, hear and see.

Like dew drops kissing
The early morning ground,
So too I feel Your graces
Shower all around.

You don me with courage,
You embrace me with love,
You fill me with joy,
You prepare treasures above.

You cloak me with truth,
You show all that is right,
You carry me in storms,
You protect in the night.

You kiss my forehead,
You remind me tenderly
I am Yours forever,
Yea, for all eternity.

You prepare a wedding feast,
You long for us to unite;
You anoint me with Your Spirit,
You robe me in linens white.

Not by my own doing,
Not by works of my hand –
It is by Your precious blood
I shall see the Promised Land.

Your glorious grace, my Jesus,
Ever amazes my heart,
You shed all Your blood for me
That we would never part.

I look upon Your Cross,
I behold the bloody tree,
For therein I see Your grace:
My Lord, You died for me.

Surely no grace is richer
Than the grace I know in You;
Surely no love is deeper
Than love shown by all You do.

I shall sing of You, my Jesus,
I shall proclaim Your grace:
Your blood You poured for all,
Yea, for all the human race.

I speak of You with courage,
I embrace You with love,
I serve You with joy,
My heart is with You above.

Like dew drops kissing
The early morning ground,
So too I feel Your graces
Shower all around.

Grace upon grace,
Lord, You lavish upon me;
I give You all my life then,
Jesus, take all of me.

~*~

© 2012 Caroline Gavin

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Since I Met You

Since I Met You, Jesus - Inspirational Christian Poem and eCard

Jesus, Since I Met You

Since I Met You, Jesus - Inspirational Christian Poem and eCard

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Red Autumn Leaves by Simon Howden

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More lovely is the sound
Of the birds in song,
Since I met You,
Since to You I belong.

More blue is the sky,
More brilliant the sun,
Since I met You,
Since I found the One.

More green is the grass,
More fragrant the flower,
Since I met You,
Since I feel Your power.

More refreshing the rain,
More delightful the breeze,
Since I met You,
My heart ever You please.

More joyful the tree,
More glorious the hill,
Since I met You,
My longings You fill.

More exuberant the music
Of the splashing waterfall
Since I met You,
My All in all.

More delightful each day,
More restful each night,
More lovely each moment,
More spectacular each sight.

More beautiful are all things,
Since I met You;
My Jesus, You beautify
All I say, think and do.

Your countenance radiant
Shines all ‘round me;
Yea, the glory of Your face
Is in all I see.

The tenderness of Your touch
Ever do I feel.
Transcending my thought,
Yet ever true and real.

The music of Your voice
Resonates in all I hear –
Singing to my soul,
Ringing ever clear.

The captivating fragrance
Of You, the Sharon Rose,
I smell all around me
As my love ever grows.

Surely all things are lovely
Since You and I did meet;
Surely all things
You make divinely sweet.

So sing I shall of You,
And I offer You my life;
I proclaim Your praises
Through both joy and strife.

Your touch sweetens
Even seasons of pain;
Surely You bring Light
Even in the rain.

More lovely for You,
Beloved, I long to be;
I place all in Your hands,
Lord, take all of me.

Surrendered to You,
May I be fragrant as the flower,
As I yield all to You,
Embracing Your power.

For Your glory alone,
May I shine as the sun:
I live no longer for me,
But for You, Eternal One.

And since I met You I join
With the birds in song;
I sing of my Jesus,
To Whom I forever belong. 

~*~ 

© 2012 Caroline Gavin 

So much changes when we meet Jesus.

What changes will you celebrate today?

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Glory to God

Glory to GOD

 

Glory to God

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Glory to God,

My heart now sings,

Glory to God,

The King of kings!

 

Surely My Lord

Forever does reign;

He refreshes my heart

Again and again.

 

In His arms I feel comfort,

In His eyes I see light,

In His heart I see love,

Shining through night.

 

He brightens and beautifies

All He does touch;

Out of His bounty,

Giving immeasurably much.

 

Who is this One,

The One for Whom I sing?

Who is this One,

This Heavenly King?

 

Surely my Jesus

This title assumes;

Surely His love

Enthralls and consumes.

 

Surely He leads,

Surely He guides,

Surely in my heart

He forever abides.

 

And surely He is King,

Surely He Lord of all,

Surely I shall follow

His heartwarming call.

 

For my life and peace

He chose to suffer and die;

For my own forgiveness

Him they did crucify.

 

How can there be a King

More lovely than He?

More than His own life

Is how much He loves me.

 

I shall give my all to Him

Without hint of reservation;

I shall live for Him,

Rejoicing in celebration.

 

For I dwell with the King,

I am loved by God on High;

Forever to my own heart

I shall keep Him nigh.

 

In His arms I feel comfort,

In His eyes I see light,

In His heart I see love,

Shining through night.

 

Surely My Beloved

Forever does reign;

He refreshes my heart

Again and again.

 

Yea, Glory to God,

My heart forever sings,

Glory, Glory to God,

Jesus is King of kings!

~*~

© 2012 Caroline Gavin

Jesus is King of kings! 

In what ways do you give Glory to God?

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Thank You, Jesus

Thank You, Jesus - Inspirational Christian Poem and eCard - Christian Life Coaching

Thank You, Jesus

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Pink Flower by Arvind Balaraman

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Thank You for sunshine,
For the waving leaves of trees;
Thank You for the songs of birds
Ever my ears to please.

Thank You for the flowers,
Blossoming bright in the fields;
Thank You for the harvest,
Bounty the earth yields.

Thank You for the rivers,
The rushing waters of streams;
Thank You for the oceans,
In which colorful life teems.

Thank You for the forests,
Plush and vast and green;
Thank You for Your Design:
Showing Unseen in the seen.

Thank You for creating man,
For loving him without measure.
Thank You for coming to us, Jesus,
Indeed our Greatest Treasure.

Thank You for eternal life,
Known by faith in You, the Son;
Thank You for the Truth,
Words of You, the Eternal One.

Thank You for the Cross,
Upon which You willingly died;
Thank You for salvation
Through the blood of You, crucified.

Thank You for Your Sacrifice,
For the Cross You did embrace;
Thank You for enduring torture
That we may know Your grace.

Thank You for Your love,
Love which I cannot comprehend;
Thank You for the blessings
You ever generously send.

Yes, thank You, Lord Jesus,
I thank You with all my heart;
Innumerable are Your graces:
I oft not know where to start.

Limitless is Your love,
Immeasurable is Your grace,
Boundless are Your blessings,
Delighting me in their embrace.

Thank You, my Master,
For being wondrously You;
I thank You by giving You my all,
For it is only natural to do.

Thank You, and I love You,
Yea, more than this life I live;
Thank You, my Jesus,
All to You I humbly give.

Thank You for Your rivers,
Your Living Water streams;
Thank You for Your joy,
Which in my heart now teems.

Thank You for the flowers,
Blossoming in my heart-field;
Thank You for the victory
When all to You I yield.

Thank You for Son-shine,
Light bringing me to my knees;
Thank You for Your love,
Forever I live that You I please.

© 2012 Caroline Gavin

For what things do you thank Jesus?

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Christian Mother’s Day Poetry

Christian Mother's Day Poetry

Christian Mother’s Day Poetry

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Beautiful Mother and Mother: Lovely and True)

 

Beautiful Mother,

Lovely Mother of mine,

Truly your love

Flows from the Divine.

 

Tender, kind,

Gracious, full of love,

Surely you reflect

Our Father above.

 

Warm, generous,

Selfless and pure:

With you, my Mother,

I am safe and secure.

 

I celebrate your love,

I rejoice in who you are.

Your presence I feel

Whether near or far.

 

Your love crosses miles

And sails the seas;

So you, my Mother,

I do wish to please.

 

On this Mother’s Day

I celebrate you;

Yet celebrate you always

I wish to do.

 

For your love ceases not

Even for a day;

Unwavering is your love

As you follow His Way.

 

Our precious Lord

Selected you for me;

You were entrusted

With me by Divinity.

 

No mother better

For me on earth;

Yes, no mother better

To give me birth.

 

Glorious truth

Wondrous to know:

His love in you

Our Lord does show.

 

In words you speak,

His voice I hear;

In your selfless acts,

His hand is clear.

 

Such a noble role,

Yes, an amazing grace:

The Lord’s love we feel

In a mother’s embrace.

 

For the Gift of my Mother,

I give God the glory;

Through my beautiful Mother

He shares His story.

 

As the Lord is love,

He is all that is true:

These virtues, my Mother,

I find in you.

 

Warm, generous,

Selfless and pure:

With you, my Mother,

I am safe and secure.

 

Tender, kind,

Gracious, full of love,

Surely you reflect

Our Father above.

 

Yes, Beautiful Mother,

Lovely Mother of mine,

Truly your love

Flows from the Divine.

 

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Lovely and true,

Beautiful and pure:

Such is my Mother,

Her love does endure.

 

Shining brilliantly

With love and light,

Shining radiantly,

Warm and bright.

 

Sweet with compassion,

So tender with care:

Such is my Mother,

Precious beyond compare.

 

Mother, O Mother,

Today we celebrate

You and your love,

Vast and great.

 

For whom do we know

Sweeter on earth –

Than the one who did

Give us birth?

 

Surely God is good,

Truly God is love:

Giving us our mothers

From His throne above.

 

Glory to His Name,

Glory to my King!

Good gifts He gives,

Of Him I sing.

 

For He gave me

My lovely Mother,

In my eyes sweeter

Than any other.

 

Surely He is wise,

Surely all He knows:

He chose my Mother,

For her my love grows.

 

Celebrate my Mother

I do on this Day;

A time of rejoicing

In this month of May.

 

I love you, my Mother,

More than I can express.

May God be with you,

Your every day to bless.

 

Each day I shall

Love you all the more;

You shine with love

Of the One I adore.

 

Sweet with compassion,

So tender with care:

Such is you, Mother,

Precious beyond compare.

 

Shining brilliantly

With love and light,

Shining radiantly,

Warm and bright.

 

Lovely and true,

Beautiful and pure:

My love for you, Mother,

Will forever endure.

© 2012 Caroline Gavin

 

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In what ways will you celebrate Mother’s Day this year?

In what ways do you see the love of Christ

reflected in your Mother?

More Than I Long For…

Jesus Gives

 

Jesus Gives More Than I Can Ask…

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More than I want,

Lord, to me You give.

Sweeter than I imagine

Is life in You to live.

 

More than I wish,

More than I desire,

More than I long for

Is Your burning fire.

 

More than I dream,

More than I pray,

More than I envision

Is Your perfect Way.

 

Yes, glory of glories,

Delight of delights,

Is Your love teeming

Through days and nights.

 

It embraces and comforts,

Uplifts and transforms.

It inspires and beautifies,

Brightens and warms.

 

It caresses my skin

In the light summer breeze.

It brings chills to my soul

As I pray on my knees.

 

It sings to my heart

In the psalms of the bird;

It renews my spirit

In the power of Your Word.

 

What dream can I dream

More lovely than Your love?

What can I desire more

Than Your gifts from Above?

 

Imagine my mind,

Desire my heart

No sweeter truth than

You and I shall never part.

 

My Master, my Jesus,

How You love me so;

You cling to my hand

Wherever I go.

 

With joy and peace

You adorn my pathway;

With hope and love

You grace every day.

 

Your eyes shimmer

As the ocean deep,

Sparkling with treasures

You lovingly keep.

 

Yes, eternal treasures

I hear in Your Name:

Love, Life, Jesus

Are one and the same.

 

Rejoice I shall then,

Always I shall rejoice.

Beloved, I delight

In music of Your voice.

 

More than I dream,

More than I pray,

More than I envision

Is Your perfect Way.

 

More than I wish,

More than I desire,

More than I long for

Is Your burning fire.

 

More than I want,

Yes, my Jesus, You give.

Sweeter than I imagine

Is life in You to live.

 

© 2012 Caroline Gavin
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Jesus gives more than we ask.

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Dawn of New Day

Dawn of a 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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Limitless Love

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

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.

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May God bless you always on your Pathway of Purpose!