poetry by elizabeth

The Gift of God

Long before the day when Mary gave birth,
Before God formed man from the dust of the earth,
Before the stars into the heavens were hurled,
There was the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.

Before the deadly fall of the race,
God's plan of redemption was already in place.
His own Son would die on an old rugged cross,
To save His creation from eternal loss.

God foretold His coming from the opening book,
The Seed of the woman for whom we should look.
Abraham, Isaac, and the sacrificial ram,
Foretold the sacrifice of the great I AM.

The prophets proclaimed the place of His birth:
Bethlehem of Judea, where God came to earth.
His name did the prophets clearly foretell:
Mighty God, Prince of Peace, Immanuel.

In the fullness of time God's word came to pass,
The birth of the Savior to a young virgin lass.
His mission on earth was finally unfurled,
The Lamb of God, to take away the sin of the world.

The way to the Father was shown us by Christ,
He said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life."
He came to release the deathgrip of sin,
He went to the cross our redemption to win.

It was for our sin that He suffered and bled,
Yet triumphant, victorious, He rose from the dead.
Now seated in heaven He eternally lives,
Mercy and forgiveness freely He gives.

Salvation is promised to all who'll receive.
Trust the Lord Jesus and in Him alone believe.
Repent of your sin and for His mercy do plead,
And from sin, death, and hell you will surely be freed.

O this Christmas may your life truly start.
May the glory of God shine into your heart.
May the gift of God -- His Son Jesus Christ
Bring true peace and joy into your life. 

And what can separate us from such wonderful love
So rich and so full from our great God above?
Nothing, no nothing, in all creation can part
The Lord Jesus Christ from a redeemed, trusting heart. 

God Can

When you feel unlovable, unworthy and unclean,
When you think that no one can heal you,
Remember, Friend,
God Can.

When you think that you are unforgivable
For your guilt and your shame
Remember, Friend,
God Can.

When you think that all is hidden
And no one can see within
Remember, Friend,
God Can.

And when you have reached the bottom
And you think that no one can hear
Remember my dear Friend
God Can.

And when you think that no one can love
The real person deep inside of you
Remember my dear Friend,
God Does. 

I Refuse to Be Discouraged

I refuse to be discouraged, 
To be sad, or to cry; 
I refuse to be downhearted, 
And here's the reason why . . . 
I have a God who's mighty, 
Who's sovereign and supreme; 
I have a God who love me, 
And I am on His team. 
He is all wise and powerful, 
Jesus is His name; 
Though everything is changeable, 
My God remains the same. 
My God knows all that's happening, 
Beginning to end. 
His presence is my comfort,
He is my dearest friend. 

When sickness comes to weaken me, 
To bring my head down low, 
I call upon my mighty God; 
Into His arms I go. 
When circumstances threaten 
To rob me from my peace, 
He draws me close unto His breast, 
Where all my strivings cease. 
And when my heart melts within me, 
And weakness takes control, 
He gathers me into His arms, 
He soothes my heart and soul. 
The great "I AM" is with me, 
My life is in His hands, 
The "Son of the Lord" is my hope, 
It's in His strength I stand. 

I refuse to be defeated, 
My eyes are on my God; 
He has promised to be with me, 
As through this life I trod. 
I'm looking past all my circumstances, 
To Heaven's throne above; 
My prayers have reached the heart of God, 
I'm resting in His love. 
I give God thanks in everything, 
My eyes are on his face; 
The battle's His, the victory is mine; 
He'll help me win the race. 

If Jesus Came to Your House

If Jesus came to your house to spend a day or two
If He came unexpectedly,I wonder what you'd do

Oh, I know you'd give your nicest Room to such an honored Guest
And all the food you'd serve to Him would be the very best,

And you'd keep assuring Him you're glad to have Him there- 
That serving Him in your home is joy beyond compare

But when you saw Him coming would you meet Him at the door
With arms outstretched in welcome to your Heavnly Visitor?

Or would you have to change your clothes before you let Him in
Or hide some magazines and put the Bibles where they'd been?

Would you turn off the radio and hope He hadn't heard
And wish you hadn't uttered that last, loud, hasty word?

Would you hide your wordly music And put some hymn books out?
Could you let Jesus walk right in,or would you rush about?

And I wonder - if the Saviour spent a day or two with you,
Would you go right on doing the things you always do?

Would you keep right on saying the things you always say?
Would life for you continue as it does from day to day?

Would your family conversation keep up it's usual pace,
And would you find it hard each meal to say a table grace?

Would you sing the words you sing and read the books you read
And let Him know the things on which your mind and spirit feed?

Would you take Jesus with you everywhere you'd planned to go?
Or would you maybe change your plans for just a day or so?

Would you be glad to have Him meet your very closest friends,
Or would you hope they'd stay away until His visit ends?

Would you be glad to have Him stay forever on and on,
Or would you sigh with great relief when He at last was gone?

It might be interesting to know the things that you would do
If Jesus Christ in person came to spend some time with you.

God’s Signature

Like the author of a novel 
or a writer of many rhymes
God's signature is seen upon
all His works all of the time. 

The beauty that He created
with His gentle loving hand
He signed as with a golden pen
or like writings in the sand. 

And with each thing He made
His put His love in every touch
every detail so uniquely laid
like a artist with a brush. 

So let's not take for granted
when we all His beauty see
for He created it and signed it
and gave it to you and me. 

Lost and Lonely

Once, not long ago
I feared what the morrow
Might hold
Lonely, scared, never
Having been on my own
I did not think I could
Make it alone
But as the season change 
So did I
I became- a little wise, 
For I realized
I would live, not die
For GOD can mend a broken heart
A shattered dream
A life torn apart
He bides His time
While meeting 
Your needs 
And as on the wings
Of a bird, He can set 
You free... 
So let Him have 
His time 
And do not rush 
Him so 
And you will find
A life and love 
Better than you could
Have chose
Your humble servant

The Wedding

You're invited to my wedding
I'm going to be a bride
God made this match in heaven
When He laid my sins aside

The groom I'll have is perfect
He led a sinless life
Then gave himself to save my soul
So I could be His wife

The wedding feast will be quite grand
I hope that you'll be there
He gave His life for your soul too
It's a brideship we can share

My wedding lamp is filled with oil
For the groom I long to see
He'll soon be coming in a cloud
In all His majesty

Patiently I wait for Him
In hopes He'll soon return
Hoping all the world gets saved
And no one has to burn

There is a job been given me
While I await the groom
I must tell this sinful world
He's risen from His tomb

He'll be coming back one day
He'll come to take His bride
And those who have refused His love
Will have no place to hide

Those of us who live for Him
In whom He does abide
Shall all be at the wedding feast
For we shall be His bride

Because the bridegroom's perfect
And I've been born again
We'll soon be on our honeymoon
And it shall never end.
Jesus