God's plan

For it is by grace that we are saved

But still in Jesus we must obey

For He brought light into the darkness

He knew us from before we were conceived

What we would do and whether we would believe

In His one and only begotten Son

Who overcome the world even before it had begun

For together we are united in Jesus Christ

And for hence we must do all things right

Because as it was foreseen from the beginning

Gods revealed His mysterious will

Of His plan regarding Jesus of which he alone would fulfil

He would bring everything together

And he would rule this universe forever

From Jesus Christ we have received an inheritance

But for some people out there this will be irrelevant

He makes everything according to His plan

We have heard the truth that God saves us

As it is for so many this comes with a great trust

When those who first believed you were called His own

So that when the time comes you will stand before His throne

May you understand the greatness of God’s power

Those that don’t know Him their lives in the end could turn sour

For not everyone will enter the kingdom of heaven

But for those that believe and trust in Him will overcome

They can move forward into the kingdom in fact they can run

Heaven will welcome them with open arms

Where there will be no fighting and certainly no qualms

You see God is so rich in love and in mercy

For in the richness of His love there is no controversy

Once you were dead because of disobedience and sin

But now that you know Him your lives have changed

For since you became a new creation, your old life you have exchanged

God gave you life when he raised Jesus from the dead

Now it is time to move forward and make plans for ahead

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Can you hear me?

If it is all to you the very same

There is no thunder not without rain

For I have loved you with an everlasting love

Your sins are washed white as snow just like a dove

Can you hear me?

Do you not see?

When I am calling you by name

For I know you are not to blame

For any misunderstanding that has arisen

For from you there is nothing I keep forbidden

From your care

I laid my life bare

Was my dying on the cross so terrible?

Really was this so very unbearable

I paid for your every sin on the cross

If you reject me now then this is your loss

What do you want me to do?

All this was done for you

I am all that I am exalted forever more

Giving my life for you was not just a chore

I took the wrap for you my child

And in every way, I was defiled

So, rejoice I say

In Me You’ll be more than ok

Gently, quietly just take hold of me

And let my words just simply be

For I am a God who is filled joy

For you dear one this was my ploy

To seek and to find

I am far from unkind

You may be in trouble and full of shame

But know following me is not without pain

How can you love me I hear you ask?

Loving you is not I can tell you some farce

My love is real

This is the raw deal

There is about to be a spiritual awakening

For my second coming is now fast hastening

The time is coming where I come back to earth

Watch out for inner pains for there is a second birth

In Me truth you will find

Please don’t be left behind

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Time with God

First thing in the morning just when the sun comes up

And even before I take a sip of coffee from my cup

The first few words that come out of my mouth

Even as the sun is rising in my bedroom from the south

Are good morning Father I give this day to you

All I ask is that you be with me in all that I do

I get up out of bed with a massive great big yawn

I love this time of morning which is the breaking of the dawn

The first thing I do is let Psalty go outside

And when he has had enough he sometimes comes in and hides

His toys from me when he knows I’m not looking

I grab hold of the toy he is playing with of which he is pulling

The kettle I fill with water to make myself a drink

The cuppa I did not finish last night well, I pour this down the sink

I need that first cup of coffee to get me moving in the morning

To get me motivated too just as the sun is dawning

I go back into my bedroom to the comfy chair that’s there

But first I need to move something from it which happens to be a bear

I pick up my Every day with Jesus written by Selwyn Hughes

And settle down quite comfortably with my coffee that’s now brewed

It takes me a good ten minutes or so to read through the day’s portion

Sometimes in the daily reading there are written words of caution

of how you should live your life as a Christian in a world so hard

For there are often times throughout your life where you need to be on guard

When I have finished my daily reading which for me is the best part of the day

I move onto read more daily scriptures just as the sun gives out its first ray

The Lamp and light daily readings are fixed high upon my wall

So I turn to my bible and as I do almost every day I give His Word my all

For it is so important to get into God’s word as often as I can

After all for me to walk with Him each day is part and parcel of His plan

I allow the words that I have read soak deep into my soul

For now it is time for me to kneel and pray and so I’m on a roll

Taking time to meditate on what I feel God is saying

I also know that the rare times I hear His voice I don’t feel like obeying

But I know I should do this no matter how I feel

Because at the end of the day and moving forward I know that God is real

There are times I struggle to get up to even read His Word

And I know that for some this might simply be really quite absurd

But the times this happens are very rare and few

And it is then that God speaks to me almost right on cue

For I know he wants me to delve into the bible a little bit more deeply

And I know the times I don’t that I just feel and react quite sheepishly

He only has good intentions for me which were planned from the very start

To walk by faith as He knows what is best for me, I have to play my part

For no one said this walk was an easy road to take

But he knows what I am going to do each day from the time I am awake

So as I settle down after my daily readings to take time to pray

I know that I must put my personal feelings aside and let them rest at bay

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The Great I Am

He is The Truth & The Life as it is foretold

He rose from the dead hence why the stone

Was rolled away from the tomb

For He was the Son of Man who

Would meet with the disciples in a secret room

After His resurrection

For He is the Great I am

His life has been a journey since before the beginning

For it was given that one day in the near future

That His life would be more than its worth

Walking on foot throughout the holy land

This was to be His destiny since before His birth

His calling from God the Father

For He is the Great I am

Healing people of diseases and sickness wherever He lead

Those who were even, it seemed to appear dead

Were awakened by the simple touch of his hand

The crowds would be eager to get healed

 throughout the cities of every land

whereby news had spread into every town

For He is the Great I am

He remembered the prostitute who knelt at His feet

With her tears that fall from her eyes onto them

She wipes them with her hair and showers His feet with kisses

Fragrant oil that she has bought she pours over them too

I tell you her sins though they were, are forgiven for her which is bliss

She would remember this day and sin no more

For He is the Great I am

Who quietened the storms raging the great seas

When the chosen twelve sat in the boat and were afraid

Whilst Jesus appeared to be at rest and merely just sleeping

The waves were rocking the boat sideways to and fro

Reeking havoc with the disciples, who were close to weeping

Jesus stood up and calmed the storm, for Him no big deal

For He is the Great I am

Do you remember the multitudes of thousands of people

Whereby the five loaves and the two fishes were given

and the food never ran out for it went a long way

To feeding the five thousand and even more than that

For after this glorious food had been given over to Jesus to pray

It was amazing to see how far the food went

For He is the Great I am

 Even the devil taunted him day and night

Wishing and hoping that Jesus would become bored

And tired and give up without a fight

But we know that Jesus always had an answer

For him – after all he was the true source of light

So the devil fled from His presence

For He is the Great I am

There was a time when Jesus went off alone to pray

He wanted to be on His own throughout this time

To the Garden of Gethsemane leaving the disciples behind

Jesus falls to the ground and begins talking to God

After he has finished, the disciples he went off to find

Though they were sleeping, He said the spirit is eager but the flesh is weak

For He is the Great I am

Finally the day was to come for he would be turned in

To be crucified on the cross He knew this time

Had been coming so he was prepared for it all the way

Beaten, mocked and tortured right to the very end

His death on that cross will be remembered to this very day

For our sins He paid a great price

For He is the Great I am

More importantly though was the time of his resurrection

For the tomb stone was rolled away just three days

After He had died on the cross and it was empty

For all the pain and the suffering He had endured so long ago

Was to take away our sins and for him it was costly

He paid the price for our sacrifice

For He is the Great I am

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Whispering in my ear

Watching, waiting, whispering in my ear

A single lullaby that only I alone can hear

A melodic tune going on and on and on

If it didn’t sound so sad then it would be a lovely song

Watching, waiting, whispering in my ear

It almost feels like dread and then it feels like fear

The tune is persistent running through and through

If only it would go away maybe it will just go boo

Watching, waiting, whispering in my ear

If only this sound could go dissipate in a poof just disappear

The music so enthralling perhaps or maybe not

For some it could seem so enticing and therefore hit the spot

Watching, waiting, whispering in my ear

Does this have to continue for a day, a month, a year

This melody which is now becoming such a bore

In my ears it appears to get louder, I can almost hear them roar

Watching, waiting, whispering in my ear

If you listen carefully, come forward or come near

The sound of the music is changing growing louder by the minute

But then it changes to a softer sound almost mimicking a linnet

Watching, waiting, whispering in my ear

If you watch closely enough, rolling down my cheek is a tear

From the distance you may think you can hear a hymn

But then again this might not be, as the sound appears now dim

Watching, waiting, whispering in my ear

I can feel myself heading downwards, moving into the atmosphere

With the music changing course, into a ballad perhaps

If this does not stop soon, then you will soon find I will snap

Watching, waiting, whispering in my ear

I wonder is there time now for me to go and get a bottle of beer

Or even a glass of wine as I settle down for the coming night

Perhaps, maybe, eventually, the music will go and all will be just right

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English Yorkshire Pudding Recipe

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Holy Communion

Most Sundays we partake of Jesus sacrificial love

Which was given as a sign from up above

To which we are to be reverent at all times

Especially during this time we partake of the bread and the wine

If you are not familiar with The Lord’s special supper

Which is as we know far more than just a simple cuppa

For it is now that we focus on our precious Lord

As it is His love that he gave for us which he could afford

When giving thanks, pieces of bread are broken quite small

As we remember Him for he has indeed given His all

His sacrificial love for he died to take away all our sins

So if you don’t know Him, now is the moment to let Him in

For until You know Him you are not worthy of this bread

The life He will give to you now for He was raised from the dead

For once you ask Jesus into your heart, he will be so pleased

His sacrificial love was given so on the Lord’s supper you can now feed

On the wonderful communion that we should take of more often

Not just in church but at home even, for our hearts he will soften

We need to take a moment and give thanks to Him now

For as we partake of this food, our heads we must bow

To remember the death on the cross where he was laid

The wounds He endured on that day will not fade

For so special was that time that Jesus endured on that day

The sacrifice before entering the tomb before the stone was rolled away

Take a moment won’t you and remember that all was not lost

Remember on that day that Jesus paid for our life at a cost

He died so that all our sins would be taken

But He did this for each one of us so our sins would be forsaken

When giving thanks we break the bread and take eat

This is my body which is broken for you, remember this and take heed

In the same manner we take the cup, which we drink in remembrance to him

The red wine is a sign that we should not take lightly or out on a whim

Holy Communion is partaken in churches around the globe

For as we remember Him during this time we are sure not alone

Millions of people take heed and remember what Jesus did for us

The blood and tears He shed at His death were done without a fuss

Whether you are at church or at home or somewhere quiet

Remember Jesus death by taking Holy Communion even if you are on a diet

Take time to pray and let go of anything that is going on in your heart

For letting go of any sin would be wise then in this special supper you can take part

One day soon though we do not know the hour or the time

Jesus is coming back for it is written for His bride

So until that time comes we must do all that we can

This is foretold in His Word, The Holy Bible as part of His plan

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Friendship

Where would we be without friends

Who mostly stick with us through and through

The days months and the years going by

Some friends are just there for one day at a time

But still they are forever there

Joining up once a week or a fortnight

Or maybe even on those times for several dates

Cups of coffee at a garden centre or even lunch

We would swap stories as we were sitting down to munch

But still they are forever there

There were times when we would sit down to pray

Or even just sit quietly not saying very much

It didn’t matter if we didn’t always speak

Just getting together was more than a treat

But still they are forever there

If you were sick or wanted to chat just awhile

They would come round and see if you were ok

Checking in on you even by the telephone

Perhaps all you wanted to do was to moan

But still they are forever there

Some friendships come and go along the way

At times only were these friends for a season

You may see them a few times but then never again

But other friendships would stick with you to the very end

But still they are forever there

Maybe you wanted to go on a shopping trip

To a distant town or even just down the road

You sometimes called off if you were unwell but this was rare

And sometimes you could be a little late but they would not care

But still they are forever there

You could rely on all your friends who were faithful and true

They would rally round you in such times of need

They knew you so well that they had got you down to a fine art

Good companions were they with a good tender heart

But still they are forever there

Some friendships are so very rare to find

You meet them in sometimes the most unusual places

On a train maybe or even just out on a whim

Some friends would for you just go out on a limb

But still they are forever there

It happens that you have friends overseas as well

Quite often through the internet including social media

You exchange gifts and sometimes emails at that

Or even sometimes they would just call for a chat

But still they are forever there

So do treasure these pots of gold wherever you are

For they don’t happen too often throughout your life

For these dear friendships can be so very hard to find

They are so precious and also so very loving and kind

But still they are forever there

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Yellow Split Pea Soup Recipe

500g (2 cups) yellow dried split peas, washed and soaked in water overnight
5 - 6 cups water
1 large onion chopped
3 carrots chopped
1 small turnip chopped (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
Mixed herbs (optional)

• Place the split peas with the vegetables in a large saucepan and cover well with water.
• Bring to the boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for about an hour until the peas are soft and starting to go a bit mushy.
• I used a blender to make this into more of a smooth soup
• season well and enjoy on its own or with crusty bread

This works out at 18p (25 cents) per portion and makes 7 portions

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Jesus return

Are you ready for the time is coming

For Jesus return or are you just running

Away from your fears

Away from your foes

This is a time to rejoice do you not know

No one knows the hour of his return

Surely in hell you don’t want to just burn

Be ready I tell you

In all that you do

For your salvation in Christ will bring you through

If you accept Him now as Lord of all

For He will be with you, for He alone rules

The hour is nigh

Time is passing you by

He could come anytime at day or night

For the sun will one day be darkened

His voice to be heard, will you not hearken

The moon will shed light

This is no time for a fight

The choices you make now will need to be right

The stars will also be falling from the sky

The day of His coming will be in the blink of an eye

Angels will be sent out

For there is no shadow of doubt

For those that don’t know Him, there’s no hanging about

For this will be the most wonderful day to be seen

If you are fooling around, where have you been

You should not be ashamed

For your not to blame

For the day is sure coming where He alone reigns

Get ready I tell you please hurry up now

For unto Him alone, you will have to bow

Do not be forsaken

This earth will be shaken

If You don’t know Him then be sure to be awakened

For it says in the Bible that God is to be heard

To ignore Him today is quite simply absurd

So please let Him in

For He alone wins

and Jesus in heaven, will do more than just grin

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Thirsty For You

I am thirsty to know you more

I don’t think I have felt like this before

The times I have wasted just playing around

I would cry tears without making a single sound

My mood would fluctuate at times

And the walls I would feel I wanted to climb

My desire to be in your sweet presence

I want to feel your deep full resonance

Sometimes things stop me from doing this

And quite often I would simply resist

But only you alone can quench my thirst

And now I feel your longing I feel I could burst

Without a shadow of a doubt I know you are near

But there are still elements of unknown fear

I don’t know why I have taken to feeling this way

I know at the end of the day you will just have your say

For you are all knowing, and all seeing and gentle at that

So, I reach out to you in my chair of which I am sat

Reading my devotions from the group lamp and light

These keep me going and you are far from out of sight

The verses speak to me as I read through the morning

And sometimes I read them when the sun is just dawning

There is something so special about being in Your Word

But having just wakened I know I need to remain alert

I can hear the birds singing as the early sun arises

And I know I am not full of so many surprises

For to reach out to you in the early morn keeps me going

For it is the tiny mustard seeds in me that you are sowing

For having been unable to reach out to you sometimes

And I hate to admit reading Your Word has been such a bind

But thank goodness this is just a small spell I went through

For I believe that you have got me this far in all that I do

I realise that everyone goes through spells of silence

And I know that you are a God that is not a tyrant

For you are loving and kind and so wonderful too

For it is my heart that you are simply trying to woo

I guess I am not faultless and I have issues somewhat

But when I gave my life to you I signed on the dot

For you are with me every single step of the day

For some things in my life I need to but aside lay

You know me inside out and have always put me first

For you I am hungry and really eager to thirst

It feels when I speak to you alone first thing

It is my heart and soul to you I want to bring

For there is no other God that is simply the best

And I know that there are times that you put me to the test

For you only have your best interest for me

I am longing to hear you and longing to see

And feel you near when I least expect it

There are times that to feel your presence I kneel or sit

For there is a purpose that you desire to bring

And that is for me to be still or to your praises sing

You are wonderful, faithful and an all-knowing God

And you do not as some think come with an iron rod

But I love you dearly and You are definitely not a bore

and you have wings like the eagles that are ready to sore

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Two dogs together

Patch and Fleur were both a case and a half

More often than not they would need a bath

With coats so filthy it was scarce to see

They were normally so clean how could this be

Was it seriously so hard to tow the line

Just keeping them from being dirty was such a bind

When at home all they wanted was to sleep

Not a sound could be heard, not even a beep

As good as gold were they when you were around

But left on their own, not a bone could be found

With toys here and there just scattered at bay

They were often found right where you were laid

Meal times were certain to be hard work you know

With food gone in a minute, hey where did it go

For sure they would often sneak up onto your lap

For your food as well, so I guess that is that

They wouldn’t leave you alone for a minute

They would steal from your plate, so in the end you just bin it

In the late evening when it was time to turn in for the night

Could you simply go to sleep without the dogs having a fight

For once in your room which was your own and not to share

The dogs jumped on the bed too as they really couldn’t care

About the little space you were left with in such a big bed

Were the dogs all there or had they gone soft in the head

Patch especially the older one of the two

Would sometimes not care where he went to the loo

And after Fleur joined us she would follow suit

By the front door in the mornings she would leave her loot

Why oh why couldn’t they simply learn

But I guess there bottoms were itching so much they would burn

They were fun dogs to have so let it not be told

Whereby they would more often than not, do as they were told

So happy and carefree they loved to run wild

Sometimes, just sometimes they would behave like a naughty child

They were great guard dogs if anyone came to the door

and so full of mischief your voice they would sometimes ignore

At the end of the day they were as happy as the lark

Their voices could be heard and boy could they bark

If strangers were around especially on walks

If not given the right commands then they would purely just baulk

So wonderful companions were they to have and behold

It was easy to see how they would often do as their told

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