In My Path

As I learn to blog while listening to my heart, I pray what I share touches you and it has touched me to write. We all begin journeys. We start a new one every morning. Look for where your path is and watch for opportunities to lift up a brother or sister.  May you be blessed as I today!

In My Path

 

Those in my path, I am passing

Going about their lives

Oh, Lord why can they not see?

The shroud of this world

Hang’s over their eyes.

Dear God, that used to be me.

 

Please give me the love

That only you can show

The love I do not deserve.

Heavenly Father I want to reach souls

In you, I wish only to serve.

Dear God, please send me.

 

The more you cause me to grow

The deeper my roots become

The souls that I see walking

To you Lord, they must be won.

Dear God, deepen the bloom in me.

 

I must admit I so often stumble

When along my own path I trod

In this, I am to be humble

Keep me close to you, my God.

Remembering that used to be me.

 

 

Before, I was my own guide

Please dear Father there is such a need

No longer from You, I hide.

Dear God, that used to be me.

 

I must needs go forth and go boldly

With all you have given me.

And with loving care and understanding

Show them they can be set free.

 

 

Free from the death of their sinful nature

To grow in the grace of your love

Living by walking with you Lord

Angels will be singing above

Dear God, I remember that me.

 

May all the glory be yours, Lord.

As you lead me to those who are lost

To tell them all about Jesus

Who paid the ultimate cost.

Written By Debra Cooper
September,  18, 2012

Throwback: Chronicles of a Born-Again Hippie: Fall Garden Extravaganza 2012 Part 2

The following post is a repost from a wonderful person in my life. She is my son Adam's fiance and is a blessing in my life. 

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Throwback: Chronicles of a Born-Again Hippie: Fall Garden Extravaganza 2012 Part 2: Here are pictures of the completed garden area:   And herb garden (minus the baby avocado tree on the right): Last weekend we fin...

Tomorrow is the eleventh anniversary of September 11. It is now a day called Patriot Day. We remember the towers that stood in the midst of many in New York City, and the other places directly affected by the terrorists attack on our country.  Do we focus on the terrible bloody scenes we saw that day on televisions across this country?  Do we go through the whole day without giving any thought to it?  Do we take time alone or in fellowship to pray for our country? Do we only pray this day for it?  

As the song says “There She Stands”, are we standing strong, or complacent, or still feeling the pain of the day?   Where do you stand?  Are you standing on the mountain in the light of the Lord’s face and grace?  Do you know where you stand?   Are you standing in the shadow of a building now gone, in the darkness of the moment or in the light of that field where all around you is God’s creation? 

As Romans 8:28, says, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them that are the called according to his purpose.” 

May I put before you to this day, purpose to find your focus.  Shadow, darkness or the light of His glory, it is up to you.  He wants you to come boldly to Him, to seek His face. To learn forgiveness and tolerance in the way that He means it.  He is waiting for you with love and a tender hand to heal your broken heart. Walk out of the darkness take His hand. He will change your life.

 

John 1:7  “The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the light that all men through him might believe.”

My Garden

I have changed the name of my blog after just one post. Oh well, we ladies like to change our mind. Although Jewels of Grace Abound is deep in my heart, I thought The View From Debra's Porch will offer a broader spectrum to my readers.  I like recipes, both for eating and for home care.  My heart is always writing poems and those like that which follows, I pray will bless those who read it.
As I journey through my humble life, I desire to share my thoughts in hopes it brings a little light into you who visit. 
Thank you for your grace as I begin this new adventure as God shows me the path to take.
May The Lord of Salvation bless you all.

My Garden

 

 

What do I find in my garden, as I walk in early morn?

Is there only flowers with drops of dews?

Or will I find a thorn?

Do I go about trying to clean it up?

Do I just enjoy the view?

That which is most needful is sitting here with You.

 

Does my bench upon which I sit

need to be just right?

Painted and arranged just so,

in shade or in the light?

Which way shall I face today?

Oh, what shall I wear?

That which is most needful is me with You just there.

 

For me to spend the morn with You

I ever so do hunger.

The garden that's around me here,

in all its beauteous wonder

to spend my morning time with You

in prayer and scripture verse, you're near.

That which is most needful is that I heed and hear.

 

 

Jeremiah 31:12 "....and their soul shall be as a watered garden; and they shall not sorrow any more at all." (KJV)