July 19

Lamentations. 1-3:39

What disaster l have seen.

Because of what I’ve been.

Such disgrace.

I’ve had to face.

Derision and defeat.

Because I did not meet.

The christian standard required.

For the destiny l desired.

But this l know for sure.

Though haven’t followed law.

God has mercy on me.

Everyday l can see.

As l cry out.

I know there is no doubt.

Though now l am a slave.

Know only God can save.

For then it came to mind.

Through Jesus l can find.

His love stops my mourning.

It’s a new day dawning.

Great is his faithfulness.

My life again he does bless.

As in him l place all hope.

l feel l can always cope.

Though world will observe.

Say success not what l deserve.

Mth. 19:15-20

When l’m blessed and rich.

It’s impossible to cross the ditch.

Into the land of the poor.

I just want much more.

When Lord says follow me.

For that will set you free.

I struggle to walk away.

From the riches of today.

Yet God has made possible.

What always seemed impossible.

Though now feel so small

One day I’ll stand tall

As l answer his call.

To now give up all.

Ps. 119:121-128

As l now him serve.

The laws of God observe.

The enemy would oppress.

Cause me much distress.

I will still look to you.

In everything l do.

For so far above.

Is your compassion and you love.

Prov. 18:13-20

We must and can endure.

In Christ alone are pure