Help me Lord to set my mind
On things that reign above
So that when you appear in Glory
My life is hidden with you in love

Heavenly Father put to death
These things I do not need
Immorality , impurity, evil desires
Along with idolatry and greed

I know because of these
Your wrath is soon to come
At that time I pray I am hidden
In Jesus Christ the son

Help me rid myself O Lord
Of rage and malice and slander
Help me to put away my Lord
Filthy language and anger

Lord we know here there is
No Scythian , Gentile or Jew
For we are all the same
Securly held by you

Help us to be holy Lord
Making kindness our mission
Help us ** be clothed with humility
Gentleness and compassion

Teach us to forgive
Another's wrongs we see
Let love bind us each together
In perfect unity

Help us Lord to be thankful
As we teach through songs and psalms and hymns
Help us do all in the name of the Lord
Giving praise and thanks to Him.

RLB

Butterflies in my stomach
I could try to contain them
or  I could let them surround me
and lift me to new heights

It has never been about my writing,
whether I have acknowledged that or not.
If I cannot tell you now what my heart is hiding,
then this has all been for naught.
There IS a God who loves you,
more than you can ever understand.
I know this now, but keep forgetting.
Sometimes even MY faith feels like sinking sand...
But I will never waver in the knowledge,
that He loves you more than whatever
situation you are in.
I know you have all heard about it,
sin- the word that makes us cringe.
Our God died though, so that you might be free-
and for your freedom He will come again.
If this is the only thing you believe
in my writings,
believe that you will have
new life
in Him, my friend.