Land; buildings; possessions
Can eventually be replaced
But when death takes a loved-one away
It is final and can’t be retraced.
The only thing remaining
When all else has faded away
Is love that formed many memories
That will sustain; open up a new day.
So let us learn to love every day
Caring for each other
And by showing love we are showing God
In love actions to one another.
The language of love is God’s language
Which I can only hear when I’m still
It is then God can speak to me deep within
When I can come close and discover His will.
God desires so much to talk with me
To share His love in full measure
But if I’m too busy talking to listen
I’ll miss out on this wonderful treasure.
The treasure as well of hope, joy and peace
Of resting in God’s presence too
Just giving pleasure by spending time with Him
Instead of rushing round with so much to do.
So much hard work isn’t what God requires
With no time left to spend with Him
He just longs for me to glimpse His glory
So that less important things will become dim.
I stood before the cross today
I knew my sins were washed away
And as I took the bread and wine
I was overawed by the love divine
That came down to earth for me.
Then as I looked up to the heaven’s blue
The sun came out, warming me through
I felt God’s love hugging me tight
I know everything will be all right.
There’s a smile on my face but it doesn’t go deep
For where no one can see I weep and weep.
My heart is so broken I’m afraid it won’t heal
I never imagined this is how I would feel.
When the love in my life was taken away
Leaving me alone to face each new day.
The days are so empty; the nights are so long
I’m not even sure where I belong.
For so long we were joined; did all things together
Never thought of the time when our bond would be severed.
Today I’m left questioning myself
Were we wrong to love so much
Letting our lives be so entwined
Were we, for each other, a crutch?
As all these thoughts bombard my mind
Logic tells me my thinking’s not right
For love as strong as the love we had
Made every day of our lives a delight.
Our love for each other, so deep and strong
I still hold secure in my heart
Along with all the memories we made
Before, prematurely, we were torn apart.
True love is always much stronger than death
A concept I always will treasure
So I’ll continue to love, receive love too
In all its fullness, measure for measure.
The conclusion to my ponderings on love is this
That although we are now separated
The love we had is still carrying on
Will endure till we’re reunited.
Love
All-encompassing
In time
From dawn to dusk
In daylight and darkness
Unfailing love
All encompassing.
Love
All-encompassing
In space
In heaven, on earth
Mountains, valleys, seas
Unfailing love
All encompassing.
Love
All-encompassing
In eternity
Before birth
To beyond death
Unfailing love
All encompassing.
Whose love?
God’s love.
“Where are you?
Whatever is hidden cannot be loved.”
“I hide because I’m afraid
Afraid, because if you know the full truth
You will no longer love me.
Yet, I can only be loved
To the extent I am known.
Hiding parts of myself
Trying to convince you
I am better than I am
Will not help you to love me.
God is the only One who knows
The worst about me
But loves me just the same.”
God asks again
“Where are you?”
“I’m here Lord.
Thankyou for loving me.
Loving me just as I am.”
Genesis 3: 8-9
God knows my name
Where I am
How to find me.
I am in time
God is in timelessness
I only know the present and past
God knows the future
I am on earth
In one place at a time
God is in heaven
Yet everywhere at once.
God is intrinsic love
My love is responsive
I am human
God is divine
God is holy
I am not.
God sees me
I only see
Through a glass
Darkly
But I do see.
God
Be my horizon.
Come home
Come home to love
To forgiveness
To victory.
Come home to God
To Father
He waits
Arms outstretched
To embrace you
Welcome you back
Pour blessings upon you.
Come home
Enjoy all Father God
Has promised for you
Come home.
Real love needs actions as well as words
It flows from the heart to envelope
It enhances and beautifies when absorbed
Then, as it engulfs and embraces
Blesses the receiver
Rebounds to the giver
Lasts forever.
The language God speaks
Is a language called love
That fills me when I listen
With life from above.
For by dying, God’s Son,
In person brought salvation
Reconciled me to God
Placed me in a new position.
Where I am raised and seated
In Christ with God above
Through the eternal sacrifice
Of His inestimable love.
God’s gift to me is completely free
I just have to receive His mercy and grace
Open my heart, accept His loving gift
With thanks look up into my Father’s face.
Ephesians 2:6-9
