Constant Conundrum - (by Tom Balistreri)

Life is seldom considered humdrum.

More often it's a constant conundrum.

But with prayer and Gods grace,

one can succeed as they live in faith.

Your Panoply - (by Tom Balistreri)

Praise and worship I give to thee,

Your marvelous panoply.

You fulfill and are all in all.

Your children rejoice to hear Your call.

The Shadow Of The Almighty - (by Tom Balistreri)

He is my refuge and my fortress,

my God, in whom I trust.

For in the hands of God,

are the souls of the just.

Safe from deadly pestilence,

and from the fowler’s snare.

In the shadow of the Almighty,

I find protection there.

You Alone - (by Tom Balistreri)

You alone are worthy of continuous praise.

You alone are holy and the ancient of days.

You alone deserve the praises that we sing.

You alone are God and King of all Kings. 

Make Sacrifice - (by Tom Balistreri)

Of lust and pain make sacrifice.

Your eternal gain is worth the price.

Your spirit will grow in holy power.

And you'll be prepared for your final hour.

Worthy Of Praise - (by Tom Balistreri)

You are worthy Lord of all praise.

You give all life and length of days.

You guide with love and teach Your ways.

Your mercy makes sinners amazed. 

Strengthen Me Lord - (by Tom Balistreri)

Strengthen me Lord to fight this fight.
I can not conquer in my own might. 

With Your power before I'm done.

I will have courage to overcome.

The Spirit Will Quicken - (by Tom Balistreri)

The Holy Spirit will quicken.

Knowledge He bestows.

He shall lead and guide you,

in all you need to know.

The Page Is Written - (by Tom Balistreri)

The page is written,

the ink is dry,

you can not change,

the times gone by.

The paths ahead,

the undiscovered plan,

success to be,

in God's hands.

He is more,

than just a guide,

He will walk,

by your side.

If you should fall,

He will help you stand,

and lead you to,

that promised land.

Ever Hopeful - (by Tom Balistreri)

My heart is ever hopeful.

Lord I trust in You.

For Your Word is salvation,

eternal and true.

My Sanctuary - (by Tom Balistreri)

Lord,

I enter in your sanctuary.

It's there that I find rest.

My joy complete,

my heart renewed.

My spirit is refreshed.

You welcome me.

You give me love.

You're my everything.

I give You praise,

You are my God,

savior and King.

No Matter The Dilemma - (by Tom Balistreri)

No matter the dilemma,

despite the situation,

there is no great problem,

or helpless complication,

that God can not redeem,

and make wrong turn into right,

if one turns to Him for answers,

salvation is His delight.

A Fence Around Me - (by Tom Balistreri)

The Lord has put a hedge,

a fence around my life.

To protect me from attack,

from the hatred of the light.

If in battle I should fall,

my foe celebrates in vain.

For through the grace of God,

I shall rise again.

To Elicit Response - (by Tom Balistreri)

To elicit response the Lord will call

not with thunder to shake all.

Not with lighting or a whirlwind.

But with a still small voice one hears within.

Adopting Gratitude - (by Tom Balistreri)

Praising Unfathomable Majesty - (by Tom Balistreri)

Carefree With Thee - (by Tom Balistreri)

I seek not fame or to live carefree.

I only desire to be close to thee.

You are my life, my everything.

You are God, my Lord and King.

Acceptance Accepted - (by Tom Balistreri)

Many seek acceptance,

from people in the world.

Yet they find none.

Their hope is unfurled.

Yet God accepts all

whether near or far,

for His love extends to them,

just the way they are.

Thankful - (by Tom Balistreri)

Shepherded - (by Tom Balistreri)

The Good Shepherd leads us,

with His staff and rod.

Through hills and valleys,

and the green fields of God.

He guards and guides us,

with His gentle care.

Gently healing wounds, 

and answering our prayers.

Renewal - (by Tom Balistreri)

To have the faith of a child,

was easier before things got wild.

Help me Lord after all this time,

to hear Your Spirit and renew my mind.

Illuminated Pathway - (rhymed by Tom Balistreri)

You illuminate my path,

until my journey is complete.

“For Your Word,

is a lamp unto my feet.”

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Psalm 119:105