Sunday 23 March

Lev. 27. Num. 31 1cor. 16

To give to the Lord

all that you can afford.

Is what he does ask

To fulfil hearts task.

To set tenth aside

shows in whom you abide.

Are thankful to him

Who depend totally in.

Match 22

Job. 38:39

How amazing our God is

I am reminded of this.

He who is God above

Created for us in love.

How can l question him

when l struggle in

this world that he made

the foundations he laid.

I have seen he’s so great

that he controls my fate.

Luke. 19:28-36

Listen to what Lord says.

He will direct your ways.

As you proclaim

his earthly fame.

Donkey that he rides on

and humbly depends upon.

We are all so amazed

as our Lord is praised.

Psalm 38:13-22

Lord as l do reflect

on how they reject

They are not a fan

of everything l am.

Please rescue my plea

that they might really see

That you are for me now.

That before you l bow

Prov. 8:24-26

Known from earliest days

his purpose and his ways.

Mar. 21

Job. 35-37

It is so simple to see

why you are not free.

Things which

could make you rich.

You are the one

who are so dumb.

Don’t you realise

God is powerful and wise.

Does not need you

or anything you can do.

What arrogance to say

that you do obey.

Why are you so slow

to accept what l know.

Luke 19:20-27

When asked to account

for the total amount.

Did Gods gift grow?

He wants to know.

Afraid if you lose

If you do use?

Fearful to report.

Had no support.

If you do not budge

it is God who will judge.

Riches you now live in

will now be given.

To those who have more.

With riches galore.

Ps. 38:1-13

Lord l do know

why constantly feel low.

Why so afraid?

Because have disobeyed.

What a pitiful sight

As enemy l fight.

Prov. 8:23-28

Losing or winning

He knew me at beginning

March 19 arrogance

Job 32-34

He was young and bold

confident of what he told.

Said it is in Gods name

wisdom he would proclaim.

Listen carefully to see

Authority given to me.

For I know more by far

What fools you all are.

God is never wrong

to him you belong.

When you have bad news

Its God you now accuse.

Saying you are in the right

in our holy Gods sight!!

I tell you in Gods name

what a ridiculous claim.

God has sent a letter

and I know so much better.

All I can reply is strewth

The arrogance of youth.

Luke 19:11-19

When will Gods kingdom come

Is on minds of everyone.

God says just watch your ways.

As live through your days.

Will be called to give account

For your given amount.

That he blessed you with.

How much you did give.

He will want to know.

Did you my kingdom grow?

Psalm 56:12-23

How I do wish

had fellowship that is

in support of what I do.

But cannot count on you.

Lord I cry perhaps

you can collapse

their shining tower

their uncontrolled power.

Humbled now may I see

Restoration for me.

Prov. 8:19-21

When truth is told

better than gold.

March 18. Your cross

Job. 31-23

Again l must ask

and take God to task.

Why do l lose?

When the rich chose.

To ignore God as live.

Then choose not to give.

While l suffer here.

Doesn’t seem fair.

Luke. 18:18-30

A rich man came.

Said l believe in your name.

What must l do

to gain favour with you.

The real problem is

the riches of his.

They get in the way

Of what he did say.

You must give up all

to answer this call.

Impossible though it may seem

God can fulfil the wildest dream.

Ps. 116: 12-19

Yes l will give all

to answer his call.

He controls my fate.

He is just so great.

For blessed l am

he gave this man

all that l need.

Always there to lead.

Never would have guessed

That l could be so blessed.

Prov. 8:10-13

Have nothing to fear.

Under Gods care.

Mar 17 Sunday

Esther 4-5

When need to decide

In God must confide.

We all need to fast

Pull sail down from mast.

Be still then can know

God can now show.

What his purpose is

at such a time as this.

Math. 6:6-18

When you come to fast

and want results to last.

Talk to God all alone

Only need him on the phone

Mark 2:18-22

There is a time to fast

not when having a blast.

There is no point

he already did anoint

with amazing blessing

no need for stressing.

It is a new day

he has shown the way.

March 16

Job. 18-20. pleading

Still they will not listen

full of their own wisdom.

Just wanting to accuse

Charge I’m getting my dues.

I understand what they say.

Am l worse than them today?

I just don’t think it’s fair

And God doesn’t seem to care.

Yet know my redeemer lives

That finally he forgives

I will stand before him

To get his approval in

all that he chooses to see

in his great love for me.

Yet again you tell me not true.

Despised because all that l do.

Deserve all that l get

The law l have not met.

Luke. 18:1-17

Persistence in prayer

shows you really care.

God will answer in the end

he will come and defend.

Then he will come and ask

Have faith for the next task.

How humble are you?

In giving to me what’s due.

Are you coming like a child

Meek, weak and so mild?

Psalm. 116

Lord l love you

Refreshed in all l do.

How good my God is

my strength because of his

March 15

Job. 18-20

Still they will not listen

Full of their own wisdom.

Willing only to accuse

I’m just getting my dues

I know all of what you say.

Am l worse than you today?

I just don’t think it’s fair

God doesn’t seem to care

Yet know my redeemer lives

He comes down and gives

I will stand before him

Waiting for approval in

all that he chooses to see

in his love for you and me.

Again you say not true

I am not as good as you.

The law l have not met

deserve everything l get.

Luke 18:1-17

Persistence in prayer

shows l really care.

God will answer in the end

He will come and defend.

Then he will come and ask

have you faith for the task?

When giving what is due

shows how humble are you

Do you come like child

Meek weak and so mild.

Ps. 116

Lord I love you

So refreshed in all l do.

How good God is

when struggling in this.

Prov. 8:8-9

His word so obvious

There is no excuse.

Match 14

Job 15-17

You experts in the main

think you can explain

But completely miss

others feelings in this.

Not willing to restore

Religiously slam the door

As l take them to task

l can only ask.

Am l any worse than you?

In the things I do?

Know this we all offend

and only God can mend

So in my heart deep within

I can only appeal to him.

Lk. 17: 20-37

When will kingdom come

Worshiping by everyone.

When we least expect

though signs can detect.

Believers will be drawn

away in a new dawn.

By power and grace

Into his kingdom space.

Others will wonder why

as they look into the sky.

Know somethings going on

keep their distance from.

Ps. 19

The heavens declare

God is here.

So obvious to see

A marvel to me.

Then there is the word

where Gods wisdom heard

Then we can be sure

If reverence is pure.

Keeps me from sin

I can abide in him.

So I Lord can please you

In all things that l do.

Prov 8:6-7

Listen to me

I will set you free.

Match 13

Job. 11-14

The accuser will now claim

l cannot call on Gods name.

Though l confess

life is such a mess.

Acknowledge that l am

just a fallen man.

Yet you know all men miss

That holiness of his.

I struggle to believe

That all seem to receive.

The good and the bad

Happy or so sad.

Struggle and blessing

keep all men guessing.

Who knows what is due.

If only l knew?

Lk 17:11-19

Its a disaster l sigh

To God l cry.

Please help me

then l will see.

As l look to you

right out of the blue.

Healed of the pain

feeling whole once again.

Lord l thank you

for all that you do.

Ps. 11

They say cannot cope.

But l have this hope.

Relaxed go for a stroll

knowing God is in control.

Things will turn out fine.

In this world of mine.

Prov. 8:4-5

I try to explain

This truth but in vain