Words To Heal
Lord, give me the words to heal
The wounded, and bandages
Of hope to cover their scars.
Give me, Lord, a torch of inspiration
To usher someone through
The dark tunnel of despair,
Hands that heal the scars
And dissipate their fears
Eyes to see beyond the mask
The painted smiles they wear
Eyes to pierce the veil of pain
And a prayer cloth for their tears.
Give me an ointment of love, a balm
To mend the broken hearts,
A candle of courage to light the path
When the night is dark.
Give me fortitude to fight
A flame of doubt
With a flame of faith
Courage to tell the world
Of Your amazing grace.
Give me wisdom to differentiate
Between a dream and reality
Discernment to know whatever comes
In my life You've allowed to be.
Give me strength to run this race
Though the finish line be far
For I long to be all that You've made me
And become everything You are.
~Gladys Washington~
Press On
The vastness of the nothing
overwhelming
void of food, water
hope
yet many a weary traveler
decided in his heart
to press on!
A drift on a sea of salt water
little or nothing to drink
no land, no sail
in sight
yet many a stranded sailor
decided in his heart
to sail on!
For many are lonely, destitute
feeling lost, abandoned
as tears
give no comfort
yet with faith in God
they decide in their heart
to press on!
So take comfort weary pilgrim
when hope seems in vain
and the vastness
of nothing
brings a desolate dismay
step by step, holding God's hand
move forward, Press On!
dc riggs 25 july 02 ©
