Reflection of Glory

As the years of life swiftly pass us by
Many things happen and we wonder why
Why the struggle and why the pain
Have our days passed us by in vain

Standing today another year has passed
How the moments of life go by so fast
We have shared anger, peace and joy
Did time fly too fast for us to enjoy

As I think of the years from long ago
Darkness is apparent, but there is a glow
A vision of the greatness to come
A light to which the darkness succumbs

Seeing that our path will be brightly lit
We march through trials, we will not quit
Focusing our eyes on the brilliant light
We are ready for life's remaining fight

SirPatrick

Throughout history time passes,
There was a point where a Caesar counted the masses.
Everyone who inhabited the land--
All had to be counted. They followed Caesar's command.
Joseph and Mary were two that came--
Two regular people without much fortune or fame;
They were engaged and carrying a son.
In the city of David, Mary gave birth; a new life had begun.
Wrapped up in a manger He laid,
There was no room at the inn, no matter how much they paid.

During this time shepherds were out,
Angels appeared to them to tell what this night was about.
The news brought was of great joy.
They told of a Savior being born in Bethlehem--a baby boy.
Then a multitude of angels appeared.
They sang about God's glory and peace, then disappeared.
After they saw this with their eyes,
They journeyed to bring the message from the angels in the skies.
Their voyage was swift and fast;
They found the new family before much time had passed.
And there--the baby in the manger.
They told about the statement from the heavenly stranger.
Mary treasured the things said.
While others questioned, she held them in her heart instead.
Soon the shepherds left giving God praise.
They were filled with God's glory and their hearts set ablaze.
The babe is Jesus, the Son--
Right hand of God, who was and is and He IS going to come.

SirPatrick

Kneeling before His impressive throne of grace
It's amazing,  I am really here, seeking His face
In awe of the overwhelming presence of the Lord
I sense, by the look in His eyes that I am adored
His heart radiates a warmth that calms my fears
The gentleness of His touch wipes away my tears
Comfort, rest and security is brought to my soul
I'm restored and renewed when I give Him control
His extravagant love penetrates me to the core
A passion that's the same today as it was before
What a privilege it is to be in His throne room
Here I see the true reason for the empty tomb

SirPatrick

If you have received Christ Jesus as your Lord
Continue living in Him, be incessantly restored
Establishing roots grounded in who Jesus is
Letting the whole world know that you are His
Don't be ashamed, He will give you strength
Power to walk a path of any and every length
Allow the faith He instilled within you to arise
It'll grow and mature, but faith needs exercise
Build it up, shaped in Him, like you were taught
Exposing potential, more than you ever thought
Release His power, inside you'll arise and grow
In Him, thankfulness will abound and overflow

SirPatrick