It's madness, it's sadness
the evil of this world can make you depressed
how can men kill, lose their own will
do they even feel the pain left behind?
what's in their mind?
murder, rape, death
the sound of someone's last breath?
But the fact is that THEIR back is against the wall
left feeling small
like there's no one to call for help
I see a dark hole
a lost soul
someone in need of love
change that can only come from the Almighty God above
my head aches
my heart breaks
when I see and hear the news
pictures of young girls covered in blood
bodies battered and bruised
my prayer is for the victims
those that are living and those that are dead
I even pray for the killers
God, please get inside their heads
they're on the edge, standing on the ledge
the devil's calling them to jump
society cries, angry words fly
the jury decides to "fry the chump!"
can I ask why
the reason I cry
for the souls lost and bodies found?
I know God is in control,
cuz His touch has made ME whole
yet I weep for those still bound
I pray for you
I pray for me
Lord keep us from the hand of the enemy
let us be holy
let us be pure
Dear God this race...
let us endure.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Monday, February 12, 2007
Superwoman vs. Virtuous Woman
As women, we often wear (and juggle) many different hats - wife, daughter, sister, mother, active church member, business-woman, confidante, friend and maybe even caregiver. Often times we can get overwhelmed and feel like yelling "I am not superwoman!" Indeed you are not superwoman; but you are a virtuous woman. And there is a BIG difference.
Superwoman is a fictitious comic book character who could display super-human strength in times of distress. She was powerful and strong, but just like her counterpart Superman, she had to hide her weaknesses from the enemy lest she would be taken advantage of. Kryptonite or some form of it was the thing she feared most, for she knew it was the thing that could bring her down and stop her from being successful.
Now the Virtuous Woman is different. Her super-strength comes from directly from a supernatural God. She doesn't have to hide her weaknesses, because she is blessed in spite of them. She has brought her weaknesses to God and has been forgiven. It doesn't matter what her enemies try, they cannot destroy the power that lies within. Because "this joy that I have, the world didn't give it to me and the world can't take it away." The Virtuous Woman understands that she can't save the entire world, so she paces herself with her tasks and responsiblities and does what she can. She is valuable to her family and to God. Her family, her home, her job would not be the same without her.
The Virtuous Woman is not lazy. She works while she can, making the most of the time she has. Priorities are established and plans are made. She meets the need of her household; taking care of husband and family. She doesn't rely on fancy capes, skin-tight outfits or invisible lassos to get the job done. No, her weapons are prayer and praise. These are what helps her to defeat that "Kryponite" of weariness, self-condemnation, depression, low self-esteem and the other tricks of the enemy.
My sisters, don't worry about being a Superwoman. That's not what you were created to be. The Superwoman relies on her own strength. The Virtuous Woman relies on the strength of God and the joy in knowing that He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Superwoman is a fictitious comic book character who could display super-human strength in times of distress. She was powerful and strong, but just like her counterpart Superman, she had to hide her weaknesses from the enemy lest she would be taken advantage of. Kryptonite or some form of it was the thing she feared most, for she knew it was the thing that could bring her down and stop her from being successful.
Now the Virtuous Woman is different. Her super-strength comes from directly from a supernatural God. She doesn't have to hide her weaknesses, because she is blessed in spite of them. She has brought her weaknesses to God and has been forgiven. It doesn't matter what her enemies try, they cannot destroy the power that lies within. Because "this joy that I have, the world didn't give it to me and the world can't take it away." The Virtuous Woman understands that she can't save the entire world, so she paces herself with her tasks and responsiblities and does what she can. She is valuable to her family and to God. Her family, her home, her job would not be the same without her.
The Virtuous Woman is not lazy. She works while she can, making the most of the time she has. Priorities are established and plans are made. She meets the need of her household; taking care of husband and family. She doesn't rely on fancy capes, skin-tight outfits or invisible lassos to get the job done. No, her weapons are prayer and praise. These are what helps her to defeat that "Kryponite" of weariness, self-condemnation, depression, low self-esteem and the other tricks of the enemy.
My sisters, don't worry about being a Superwoman. That's not what you were created to be. The Superwoman relies on her own strength. The Virtuous Woman relies on the strength of God and the joy in knowing that He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Monday, February 5, 2007
The EXIT Sign
Imagine yourself in a building with dozens of other people. A fire breaks out; there is smoke and flames everywhere. You see the EXIT sign up ahead and notice that everyone else is rushing towards that door. Would you stay right where you are or would you head for the Exit sign too? Hopefully you would head for the door, because you know that's the only way to get out alive.
Jesus said that "I am the door," meaning He is the way out of that "burning building" of sin. Why stay in the place that is going to kill you when you know there is an Exit up ahead? In the example above, it seems real foolish to stand there and watch others get to safety. But yet that's what many are doing. If there's a situation you need to get out of, do it today! You do not know when that door may shut, and your opportunity has passed. Don't stand and burn while watching others live. Life more abundantly can be yours and as well as mine. Oh my sister/my brother, grab my hand; let me help you get to the "door" so that you may live.
Jesus said that "I am the door," meaning He is the way out of that "burning building" of sin. Why stay in the place that is going to kill you when you know there is an Exit up ahead? In the example above, it seems real foolish to stand there and watch others get to safety. But yet that's what many are doing. If there's a situation you need to get out of, do it today! You do not know when that door may shut, and your opportunity has passed. Don't stand and burn while watching others live. Life more abundantly can be yours and as well as mine. Oh my sister/my brother, grab my hand; let me help you get to the "door" so that you may live.
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