Standing Around the Tree

We stand around this tree of evergreen,
A family tradition, a wonderful scene.
Pulling out the garland and orbs so bright,
The tree is trimmed and topped with a star of light.

We recall the time long ago,
We rejoice in what we know.
Jesus came down in manger of low estate,
He came on a cold and bitter night, so late.

The tree is a symbol of His undying love,
And He came down from Heaven above.
Faithful He will be forever more,
By His cradle we will come and adore.

We stand and look upon the cross,
Knowing what He did came at great cost.
The tree, where precious was the flow,
Take me there, so that I may know.

No Room For Him

Joseph and Mary seek shelter from the cold and dark,

After on this long journey they did embark.

From inn to inn, they sought shelter that night,

But no innkeeper could this king invite.

Are you like the innkeeper that had no room?

Are you unaware of your impending doom?

Our Lord and King came to us in a stable,

Will you choose to let Him in, if you are able?

The time has passed and He seeks shelter in our hearts,

That is where His salvation power starts.

He came from the stable and traveled to the cross,

He came so that we would not suffer eternal loss.

He knocks upon your heart’s door,

He wants to know you forever more.

Come to the door and let Him enter in,

And cleanse your heart from sin.

Know Your Stress Signals

K.Y.S.S. is how my pastor put it today. Sometimes we ignore what our bodies are telling us. We constantly need to recharge our physical and spiritual batteries. If we constantly ignore this integral part of our lives, we will crash and burn. We cannot help others if we don't help ourselves. It is like going into battle without any preparation or rest. We are liable to get ourselves wounded or even killed. Prepare yourselves and be vigilant about it. Be like David and dwell on the precepts that are in Psalms and Proverbs. The text for today's sermon was John 20:19-23.

Come Forth

Arise, My Son, come forth,
King of Kings, Man of great worth.
Death did not keep You down,
Savior, resurrected with great renown.

The stone rolled away,
Resurrection, this is the day.
For once was dead,
Now on the throne, Creation's head.

Seeking Him, here He did lay,
But now He is risen, no dismay.
Alive and well, 
Power over death and Hell.

Prepare the Way

Christ came down the road,
Knowing the heavy load.
For had He not made a way,
We would forever be astray.

Rejoice, for He has come,
He brought to life the numb.
For the King of Life is here,
And He will always be near.

We have rejoiced then,
But have we forgotten our sin?
Who would pay the price?
Who would make the sacrifice?

My Savior, paid the debt,
Have you recognized that yet?
His life upon that cross,
New life came, when His was lost.

We cannot forget the life given,
Because we have been forgiven.
For a life lost, eternal life to gain,
Would you suffer that pain?

Know You More

I have only scratched the surface,
This gift of great purchase.
Your words offer so much more,
Than I have seen before.

The mystery of Your vast glory,
And in Your Word, Your great story.
For I long to know You more,
And see what You have in store.

Knowing You more, I do believe,
When I ask I shall receive.
Knowing everything amounts to nothing,
Giving everything, You gave me something.

What Is It Going Take?

Tragedy is a part of life,
So is the pain and the strife.
We can't let those things hold us down,
And cause us to be consumed and drown.

For the storms of life may come strong,
And we may be hurt and feel wronged.
Christ felt the hurt and the pain,
And He died our eternal life to gain.

Your hurt may be deep and lasting,
And the rain pours and the winds blasting.
He sees the hurt and know your need,
Because He endured the pain and did bleed.

I am calling out to the hurting and lost,
I proclaim a message and a gift at no cost.
He loved the sinners and knew their need,
So I ask in earnest and pray that you heed.

Is It Well With You?

Is it well with high and crashing swell?
Is He there when you are down and fail?
The pain so deep and seems to have no cure,
Is the place you are standing sure?

For life has many storms and pains,
But with life in Christ, your soul gains.
Lay the burdens down at the cross,
To gain what by sin was lost.

My soul sings the praise of my Savior,
For a new life and a new behavior.
Let the things of this mortal life go,
And have eternal life. I know.

My heart hurts for those in pain,
I want them to know of what I have gained.
For Christ has died our souls to save,
And rise above the power of the grave.

Trust Him

I know it is hard to trust,
But it needs to be discussed.
We need to put away this distrust,
For our lives it is a must.

He was hated and betrayed,
But He still on the cross He laid.
For life cannot be lived without trust,
For with Him our lives will not be a bust.

Lay aside the things that hurt,
And know that He will never desert.
For trust in Him alone,
For your sins, He will atone.

Listen Long And Hard

Listen long and hard,
And your heart guard.
For there will be a day,
That Jesus calls us away.

The Savior calls out to you,
What will you do?
For the end will come some day,
Will you be the one to the rocks pray?

God loved us all in our wretched state,
But our sin He does hate.
He could have left us behind,
But He chose not to leave us blind.

Listen to the life that set the example,
And evidence in His Word is ample.
Life in Him is the best,
And He will enter at your request.

An Ebenezer Raised

This is a poem in honor of my Grandmother Jinright that passed on Christmas Day of this year. She did well to bring up my father when he was young. He served The Lord with gladness as it says in psalms. He did it until he returned home to be with The Lord. I will this ebenezer remember until I go home to be with my Lord.

She left behind a great deal,
And You with Your Spirit fill.
She wanted You to be known,
And all Your glory shown.

She cared for others,
Her Christian sisters and brothers.
Your message in her was clear,
Speaking loud for everyone to hear.

The days of the past I remember,
A bright light from a glowing ember.
She taught me so much,
Of You and all that You touch.

I will remember her as she was,
And what her testimony left behind does.
For she did Your work well,
And did sin's darkness dispel.

She entered into Your gates with praise,
And will do so for the rest of her days.
She has been made new,
And she looks forward to spending eternity with You.

Center Stage

This life is not my production,
And I need Your interruption.
I want You at the center,
And all blessings to enter.

This life was written to praise,
Forever and all my days.
Left to my own devices, it's a mess,
I want Your headlines on this press.

I step away from the bright light,
And in Your presence, I delight.
For Your words are always new,
And I seek Your will to do.

Drifting

The shipwreck has happened to me,
On the world's rough sea.
I would be adrift if it were not for You,
I would still be lost at sea not knowing what to do.

I saw the waves crashing upon the sea,
And then I saw You reaching your hand out for me.
I will not let the waves overwhelm,
I will let You command my ship's helm.

Life's seas might be rough,
But now I know that my God is enough.
You will keep my soul afloat,
And You guide my boat.

What Will You Do?

Will you stand by and not speak up?
Will you let those that are corrupt,
Let their wickedness in this world errupt,
But not let our message be shut up.

Pray for the land, that they will come back to Your hand,
That we will proclaim Christ as we stand.
For the rulers of this earth cannot find peace,
Until You return, the fighting and wars will not cease.

Pray for the home, where our life is the center,
May Your presence and Spirit enter.
For where You make Your place,
We experience Your love and Your grace.

Listen Closely

Listen closely and you will hear,
Angelic voices of joy and cheer.
On a night long ago, in Bethelhem,
We heard the great news of Him.

Listen closely and you will hear,
A message of joy and not of fear.
For He was born to save us then,
When we were deep in sin.

Listen closely and you will hear,
And you will enjoy what you hold dear.
For in the quiet of that night,
We were given a Great Light.

Listen closely and you will hear,
A message of love and cheer.
For love came in this child,
And lo, in this manger mild.

Those Were The Days

We all recall a time that we wouldn't mind going back to, but unfortunately we have to move forward and not look back. I remember a time that I didn't have a care to worry about, but I would not change where I am at now. I have a wonderful family both near and far, and I am blessed everyday by all the things around me. There are some things that I cannot change in life, but I am content with what I have.  "And having food and raiment let us be therewith content." (I Timothy 6:8)

The days we left behind,
May we not be blind.
May we look ahead,
May we live as He did.

Don't look back,
Don't loose track.
For the day is new,
What will you do?

The days are bright,
Keep the cross in your sight.
When things grow dim,
Know that it is Him.
 

Let Your Words Be Wise

Think about the words you say,
Think about them everyday.
The words should heal,
The words should fulfill.

If our words are not wise,
Then it is to our own demise.
Speak the Words of God in love,
Let the Light of God shine down from above.

We speak sometimes with no thought,
Thinking that we will not get caught.
Thoughtless words wither the spirit,
And does not edify those that hear it.

Words of life have been given to me,
Words that can set your soul free.
Christ spoke these words long ago,
And He through us, wants the world to know. 

-Wade Jinright

Unconditional: Love Unhindered

Love that goes farther than anything known,
No matter what goes on.
You think you have fallen far from grace,
His love is great, so lift up your face.

Love walked up Calvary's hill,
Love, for Christ's blood did spill.
He saw our need for a greater love,
So God did send His Son from above.

Love dwelt among the least of these,
Love healed us from our disease.
Sin is what left us in the dirt,
And if continued in, will eternally hurt.

Love did see the pain that we feel,
And salvation for all is God's will.
Though many will turn away,
His love is new every day.

Love, I know, will not leave me alone,
Love came down from His throne.
For Love that did love the world,
And on the cross, His arms were unfurled.

-Wade Jinright

 

Wisdom

Consider the things You do,
It not only affects me, but you.
For in life you must always choose,
What you must keep, what must you loose.

I call out to you, today,
I want you to think and pray.
I want you to see the place you are in,
I want you to know, that you are in sin.

I continue to plead,
For I want you to heed.
The choices we make will hurt,
When we with sin do flirt.

Jesus calls us to remind,
It is only in Him, salvation I find.
Wisdom reminds us to heed,
To think through this life we lead.

-Wade Jinright

Brand New

The morning is new,
Today, what for Him will you do?
The breath that you have been given,
Is not for dying, but for living.

Rested and continually blessed,
Why should I worry?, why should I be stressed?
For all is of God, and blessed is the man,
That follows what God has planned.

Reborn, remade, and justified,
For our sins, You were crucified.
We cannot make all things new,
By Your blood, this what You do.