He Takes Pleasure - (by tom balistreri)

God takes pleasure in His people.

They are His delight.

He gives the afflicted salvation.

He beautifies with His light.

Despite Missteps - (by tom balistreri)

My life is not,

finished yet,

and despite,

my missteps,

the Lord forgives,

and renews me,

to face anew,

my destiny.

I Do - (by tom balistreri)

Written and performed by tom balistreri.

 Do I believe everything will turn out right?

I do.

Do I believe darkness will be conquered by Light?

I do.

I’m no Pollyanna with his head in the sand.

But I believe that there is a greater plan.

Do I think God will prevail?

I do.

This world is a constant struggle

designed to strengthen the weak.

Yet there is peace

promised by the Lord

for those who really want it

All they have to do is seek.

Do I think the world is out of control?

I do.

But do I think evil will fail at its goals?

I do.

No Exposure Needed - (by tom balistreri)

I have no surprise,

of unknown disclosure.

The secrets of my heart

You need no exposure.

Yet in love Your willing,

to bless and forgive,

and show me the way

that I should live.

Dramatic Change - (by tom balistreri)

To some I may,

seem fanatic,

but the change God made,

has been dramatic.

He cleansed my spirit,

every part,

and gave to me,

a new soul and heart.

Desolate To Exquisite - (by tom balistreri)

A life that once

was desolate

Through God

has become exquisite.

The Lord restored

spirit and soul,

and made the broken

into the whole.

Ever Climbing - (by tom balistreri)

We were ever climbing.

Trying to get to You.

But You seemed so far away,

despite what we could do.

Then to our amazement,

in more than we could trust.

You brought us into union,

by coming down to us.

My Everything - (by tom balistreri)

Control - (by tom balistreri)

God does not

give burdensome rules,

to keep one in control.

But He guides,

and protects your life,

your spirit and your soul.

He Will Give You Rest - (by tom balistreri)

Go to the Lord,

He will give you rest,

from weariness,

of earthly quests.

He will grant you joy,

and all it brings,

and the peace to love,

quieter things.

In A Twinkle - (by tom balistreri)

In the twinkle of an eye,

the present will pass by,

a change will come within,

a new life will begin,

old things become new,

false replaced with the true,

because of sacrifice,

one can have new life in Christ.

Lovingly With Care - (by tom balistreri)

God watches us

lovingly,

and guides us

with care.

He makes sure

life’s temptations

are no more

than we can bare.