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THE SECRET GARDEN

In Your secret garden
Is where our heart it yearns to be;
Protected under Your shadow
Where many blessings we shall see.

Your garden is our fortress;
It’s our refuge and safe place,
Where Your tenderness and beauty
Is all we wish to face.

In Your garden You deliver
From the arrow and the snare,
As we surrender all to You
Knowing that You truly care.

Under Your wings is our safe haven
Where no plague is to come near,
And where no pestilence shall dwell
When Your voice we clearly hear.

In Your garden there are treasures;
It’s Your secret place as well,
Where You refresh us and restore us
So much peace and love can dwell.

Your garden is immaculate
Because it’s where Your Spirit lives;
Where Your restorative ways
Come from a heart that always gives.

Your garden is our palace;
It’s the castle in our heart,
When we bloom in our uniqueness
And are truly set apart.

“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1

“I will say of the LORD, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.’” Psalm 91:2

“He shall cover you with His feathers and under His wings you shall take refuge;” Psalm 91:4

“Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name.” Psalm 91:14

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WE WILL NEVER REALLY KNOW…

We will never really know
What’s deep inside our heart,
Until the Lord reveals it
And exposes every part.

We will never really know
Who is truly in our midst,
Until a situation will occur
To reveal what we have missed.

And we never really know
What surrounds us all the time,
When we’re too occupied and busy
Or where clutter’s on our mind.

We never really know
When His return will be,
But when signs reveal the times –
We must be ready to take heed.

And we will never really know
Until we’re in eternity,
Of all the time we wasted
With the missed opportunities.

But there is One who knows it all
And when we place our trust in Him,
Although He knows all our shortcomings
He’ll remember not our sins.

Because His mercy will extend
As it marries His grace too,
When with a humble and repentant heart
We acknowledge He is true!

He sent His only Son
To take our place upon that cross;
To pay the heavy price
Since there was a required cost.

The eternal crowns are real
And we’ll never really know,
Of the impact we had made on earth
Until it’s time for us to go.

“Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; but he who trusts in the LORD, mercy shall surround him.”
Psalm 32:10

“Hypocrites! You know how to discern the face of the sky, but you cannot discern the signs of the times.” Matthew 16:3

“But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.” 1 Corinthians 2:14

“So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near – at the doors!…But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only.” Matthew 24:33-36

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NEVER GIVE UP HOPE

We all journey though many seasons
Where the weather may be rough;
When the wind and waves will stir our mind;
Where we’ve simply had enough!

And confusion may be present
In the circumstances we are in,
Where hope may be diminished
And there’s great sadness from within.

Perhaps our shoulders feel the burden
Like a heavy blanket in our midst,
When the pressure it amounts
With our comprehensive list.

And the reality is this:
That we may have all experienced,
Many moments filled with problems
Where the burden is immense.

But in these moments of our darkness
There’s a ray of hope indeed,
That situations will get better
When to the voice of God we heed.

He has promised to not leave us
And will not forsake our soul,
Since His promises are steadfast
When His word in us unfolds.

There’s a season for everything
And although our prayers may not be answered,
If it’s in God’s will and in His timing
Our petitions will be heard.

Never give up hope
Because the sun is always there,
And will spring forth through our clouds
To wipe away despair.

As we come to the Lord for mercy
He will wipe away our sins,
And forgive and heal our land
As we’re washed and cleansed within.

“This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast…” Hebrews 6:18

“I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5

“I will bless the LORD who has given me counsel; My heart also instructs me in the night seasons.” Psalm 16:7

“Remember now Your Creator in the days of your youth, before the difficult days come, and the years draw near when you say, ‘I have no pleasure in them.’” Ecclesiastes 12:1

“Looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.” Titus 2:13

“Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” Romans 5:5

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WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT

When the time is right
All our prayers are not in vain,
Interceding for our loved ones;
For God’s mercy to remain.

God orchestrates the situations
And circumstances in our lives,
So every test and trial
Our character it will refine.

When the time is perfect
The Lord will open the right door,
So our mission is completed
And where those tears are no more.

Because when the time is right
It will not be premature,
But where wholeness and fulfilment
Will replace what we’ve endured.

When the time is right
We will know deep in our heart,
That we’re ready for the chapter;
To facilitate a brand new start.

When the time is right
It will align with God’s will,
Where our patience and long-suffering
Our next story will fulfil.

Because when the time is right
No person or any enemy,
Can interrupt God’s plan for us
Where God’s redemptive ways we see.

And when the time is right
Certain doors need to be sealed,
So we can move forward with our mission
Where God’s glory is revealed.

“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.”
Proverbs 13:12

“Delight yourself also in the LORD, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” Galatians 5:22

“And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end, that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.” Hebrews 6:11-12

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1

“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever thing are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy – meditate on these things.” Philippians 4:8

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THE ART OF LISTENING

In a world filled with noise
It’s so important to unwind;
To clear our soul from every voice
And with God to spend some time.

It’s so important that we listen
When we are spoken to,
So we comprehend the meaning
And to be perceptive in all we do.

It’s important to be discerning
And to understand the times,
Because we can easily be deceived
Very often over time.

To listen is to have respect
With what’s articulated to us,
But most times we listen to respond
When our opinion becomes a must.

When we listen and do understand
It can be a matter of life and death,
And it’s important to be attentive
So we do not have regrets.

The art of listening is crucial
So we can respond accordingly,
When the entire message is presented
So no assumptions can be seen.

When we listen to God’s voice
Through His precious sacred word,
It will equip us for all battles
When we apply what we have heard.

Jesus listened to the Father
And was obedient to the end,
He bore the fruit of the Spirit in every way;
He was truly heaven sent!

“For the turning away of the simple will slay them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them; but whoever listens to me will dwell safely, and will be secure, without fear of evil.” Proverbs 1:32-33

“Then Paul stood up and motioning with his hand said, ‘Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen: The God of this people Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an uplifted arm He brought them out of it.’ … ‘I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after My own heart, who will do all My will.’ ‘From this man’s seed, according to the promise, God raised up for Israel a Savior – Jesus – after John had first preached, before His coming, the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.’” Acts 13:16-24

“Jesus said to them, ‘If God were your Father, you would love Me, for I proceeded forth and came from God; nor have I come of Myself, but He sent Me. Why do you not understand My speech? Because you are not able to listen to My word.’” John 8:42-43

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” Galatians 5:22

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FOUNTAIN OR A DRAIN?

A fountain is refreshing
And continues in its spring;
It is effervescent and a giver of life
With many blessings it so brings.

A drain is a receiver
Of the water that’s dispersed;
Quick to swallow or regurgitate
And for leftovers it will thirst.

Are we a fountain or a drain
With our words and actions too?
Do we give more than we receive
And are our motives true?

A fountain is prolific;
It’s a visual delight as well,
It’s a reminder of new beginnings
And where beauty wants to dwell.

A drain receives in circles
Like a vortex in our midst,
And will swallow all things second-hand
With a dirty comprehensive list.

A fountain is a giver of life;
It is pure, sweet and calm;
It is cleansing and is healing
And will never wish us harm.

A drain will eliminate
With not enough it may seem;
Never satisfied or ever content
Causing blockages between.

Are our words a fountain
Or do they drain the soul within?
Do they encourage with inspiring love
Or do they cause much sin?

Jesus’ words are like a fountain;
Refreshing and life giving too,
And when His heart is dispersed in us
We should become wholesome, pure and true.

“He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” John 7:38

“Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like..that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.” Galatians 5:19-21

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23

“Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.” Galatians 5:26

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ONE DAY AT A TIME

One day at a time
As we’re grateful for every breath,
And where our faith is firmly anchored
During trials and our tests.

One day at a time
As we continue to trust in Him,
Our dear Lord and Savior Jesus
Who saves our soul within.

One day at a time
And although the pain may stay,
We are held tightly in God’s palm
Where His sovereignty remains.

Because one day at a time
Is where our focus it should be,
Since we do not know the moment
We will step into eternity.

Like a leaf we all will fade
But our spirit will live on,
And it’s important that we’re ready
And to Jesus we belong.

One day at a time
As we grow in love and peace,
And forgive from the heart
Where our burdens are released.

One day at a time
As we repent from our heart,
And believe in God’s promises
That won’t keep Him and us apart.

And one day at a time;
In God’s love and grace we stand,
And upheld by His mercy
And safely nestled in His hand.

Because it took that one day
When Jesus was crucified on the cross,
For those who will believe
When He rose and paid the cost.

“All flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of the grass. The grass withers and its flower falls away, but the word of the LORD endures forever.” 1 Peter 1:24

“We all fade as a leaf, and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.” Isaiah 64:6

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” Matthew 6:34

“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” Matthew 6:14-15

“For He Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’” Hebrews 13:5

“He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.” Colossians 1:13-14

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JUST AN INGREDIENT

An ingredient is an addition
To anything that we will make;
To perhaps enhance the flavour
When we cook or when we bake.

But a little leaven leavens the lump
As it enlarges what is there,
And the integrity of the mixture
Can become more like a tare.

Because the tares do look like wheat
Until the harvest time,
Since all along they all looked fine
Until the integrity did shine.

When our mind is filled and cluttered
With head knowledge and philosophies,
When we add Jesus as just an ingredient
Much confusion we will see.

Because Jesus is pure and unleavened
And His Spirit is not compromised,
And cannot be blended with other doctrines
Or ideologies and lies.

If Jesus is just an ingredient
Because it suits us to think this way,
Then the sincerity of the gospel
Along with faithfulness can’t stay.

Jesus needs to be our all in all
In the spiritual realm so true,
And anything else that grips our heart
Will compromise everything we do.

If Jesus is just an ingredient
Then we really should not complain,
When circumstances bring us down
And where despondency remains.

Jesus needs to be the main meal
With His wholesome teachings so true,
So we swallow His ways with nourishment
To produce fruit of the Spirit too.

His strength will help us to overcome
And to be victorious in trials,
To trust in our deliverance
And to go the extra mile.

If Jesus is just an ingredient
To what we already know,
We shouldn’t blame others when situations
Do reap what we will sow.

Jesus is worthy of all our respect
Because He paid the price for us,
And we should love and honour Him everyday
And in His salvation we should trust.

“A little leaven leavens the whole lump.” Galatians 5:9

“And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me. He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it.” Matthew 10:38-39

“But when the grain had sprouted and produced a crop, then the tares also appeared.”
Matthew 13:26

“Let both grow together until the harvest, and at the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, ‘First gather together the tares and bind them in bundles to burn them, but gather the wheat into my barn.’” Matthew 13:30

“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.” Galatians 6: 7

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23

“That Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures,” 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

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WHEN OUR LOVE IS ANAEMIC

When our love is anaemic
It’s a version that’s watered down,
Where its nutrients are lacking
When the doctrine is not sound.

There’s a standard in the word of God
With God’s wisdom in its midst,
Inspired by Him, written by man
Where a fortified flow is established.

It represents true love
And the meaning of the word,
Through the epitome of same
As displayed by our Lord.

It is sacrificial and is patient;
Does not rejoice in iniquity;
Not self-seeking nor for self glory
But where kindness it is seen.

It is bold and courageous
And will not compromise its stance;
It is sealed with integrity
And where conviction is enhanced.

But when we become man-pleasers
To appease the culture of the day,
It’s where compromise sets in
And where dishonesty remains.

And it’s where cognitive dissonance
Will churn inside our soul,
Where insincerity takes a bow
With all deceptions to behold.

When we love we are being honest
So God’s ways they can be seen,
When we’re courageous to share the gospel;
Undiluted to set them free.

When we compromise we are lying
To ourselves first and foremost,
And don’t realise the extent
Of insincerity and its cost.

Jesus’ blood was shed on the cross
To pay for all our sins,
So let’s be bold, brave and faithful
So God’s kingdom they may win.

“Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy, love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” 2 Timothy 3:16

“In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins…
For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.”
1 John 4:10 – 1 John 5:3

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THERE’S POWER IN THAT NAME

There’s power in that name
Because every tongue shall confess,
And every knee shall bow
To the Son of God who’s blessed.

There’s something special in His title
Since when they blaspheme same,
It’s a confirmation He’s the genuine One
Since there’s power in that name.

Because there’s no reason to blaspheme other gods
Since they’re dead as dead can be,
And Jesus is a threat to them
When darkness is all they see.

There’s power in that name
And in His healing touch,
When we walk by faith and authority
That is given unto us.

And there is tremendous power
Because His word does tell us so,
With integrity and sincerity
To teach us all we need to know.

The power resides in Jesus
Because He holds the key to life,
To unlock all His treasures
With His wonder and His might.

There’s power in that name
Because it will always resurrect,
And make all things new
When new life will manifest.

And that name cannot be erased
Throughout all of history,
Because there’s power that resides in Him
For now and in eternity.

Thank God that there is power
In that precious sacred name,
Where death could not hold Him
Because the light in Him remains.

“That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Philippians 2:10-11

“Knowing that Christ having been raised from the dead, dies no more. Death no longer has dominion over Him.” Romans 6:9

“O God, how long will the adversary reproach? Will the enemy blaspheme Your name forever?” Psalm 74:10

“In flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power,” 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9

“And Peter said to him, ‘Aeneas, Jesus the Christ heals you. Arise and make your bed.’ Then he arose immediately.” Acts 9:34