Michael S Davis

Michael S Davis Apr 2013

Freely

Verse1*
God has given love
through the death of His only Son.
This gift of love
and gift of life
has for me new life begun.

Verse2
Jesus left heaven's splendor
and gave up every right;
that in my sin
and in my darkness,
I may see the light.

Verse 3
As costly as this was,
all this was given free.
This gift of grace
and gift of hope
has been given now to me.

Chorus
Freely I've received and freely I must give.
Freely He has given of these riches from above.
Freely I've received and freely I must give.
Freely I must share with you the riches of His love.

©1979 Michael S. Davis

A song. Yes there is music that goes with it.

Michael S Davis Apr 2013

Christmas Without You, Lord

Though the house will feel empty,
my life will be so full of you,
that, as my arms enfold nothing,
my heart will embrace you anew.
And when I feel lonely,
Your presence is one with my soul.
So, that when my heart's broken,
Your love makes me whole.

Christmas without you, Lord
would be more than I could bear
but, with You in my heart,,
Your love I can share.
Christmas without you
having given Your all for me,
is a Christmas without
any presents under the tree.

©1997 Michael S Davis

See "Christmas Without You" a love poem. As is often the case the love and the experiences that grow out of our earthly relationships teach us about our relationship with God. I realized that with just a few changes, that poem would become a poem that gives insight into the true meaning of Christmas.

Michael S Davis Apr 2013

Bound by His Love

I don't quite understand
how our friendship has grown.
But, of this I'm sure,
one thing has been shown.

This special friendship,
that we now share,
endures separation;
yet, we still care.

This is not of this world,
but, of the Father above.
Yes, our special friendship
is bound by His love.

©1979 Michael S. Davis

I wrote this after meeting someone at a camp. I was fascinated at the connection we had. I have been blessed with several close relationships that have traversed the years, that began in just this way, proving that we were indeed bound by His love.

Michael S Davis Apr 2013

A Meditation in a Time of Trouble

Be Anxious for nothing...

I've got to worry about this. This is serious. I must do something!

But in everything by prayer and supplication...

Prayer!?! I am praying!
Supplication?
You mean with a humble and willing heart?

With thanksgiving, let your requests be made know unto God...

Thanksgiving?!? Even as I ask? Why?

And the peace of God which surpasses all understanding,
Will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Peace?

For He Himself is our peace...*

Peace.

©1987 Michael S. Davis
Philippians 4:6-7
Ephesians 2:14

Michael S Davis Apr 2013

A Mother’s Mother

I think of a special lady, who has gone to her reward,
Who led a life of faithful love and service to her Lord.
She loved you and cared and clothed you and fed,
And spanked and tucked you into bed;
Then helped you be faithful with your own,
Until now your children’s children are grown.
When one thinks about such things, only a superlative will do
She’s a Mother’s Mother and she taught you well, for you are now one, too.

©2003 Michael S Davis

Michael S Davis Apr 2013

Christmas Without You

Though the house will feel empty,
My life will be so full of you,
That, as my arms enfold nothing,
My heart will embrace you anew.
And when I feel lonely,
Your presence is one with my soul,
So, that even without you,
Your love makes me whole.

Christmas without you
Would be more than I could bear
Except for knowing your heart,
And the love that we share.
Christmas without you
Sitting right here next to me
Is a Christmas without
Any presents under the tree.

©1997 Michael S davis

Michael S Davis Apr 2013

Love's Gravity

Oh how we dread
being pulled apart
by our circumstances;
but we thrill
as the bonds of our love
draw us back to each other,
closer than before.

©2013 Michael S Davis