Open My Eyes - (By Tom Balistreri)

Open my eyes Lord,

and help me see.

the gift of life,

You have given to me.

Grant me understanding.

Let me be aware,

of Your infinite mercies,

and loving care.

Beware Of Flattery - (By Tom Balistreri)

Beware of flattery,

one receives in this world.

By it much deception

in one's life has been unfurled.

Modesty and honesty,

is where one should start.

For the blessings of the Lord,

are towards a humble heart.

Not Now But Someday - (By Tom Balistreri)

Someday the trails of life,

will come to end.

Then we'll understand,

the lessons dividend.

The test we are given,

is for us to respond.

For paradise is not here,

but in the world beyond.

Unable To Conceal - (By Tom Balistreri)

My heart is full,

I shall not conceal,

there is no way,

to hide my zeal.

I must proclaim,

for all to see,

what God my King,

has done for me.

I lift my voice,

to God in praise,

and thank Him for,

His awesome ways.

I sing of all,

He's done for me,

His endless love,

and great mercy.

My Faith In God - (by Tom Balistreri)

My faith in God,

has cleansed my soul.

Healed my wounds,

and made me whole.

The Lord gives grace,

to flow within,

He restores my spirit,

to begin again.

I Seek To Abide - (By Tom Balistreri)

I seek to abide

to God's Word.

Although,

I often fail.

But the Lord is quick,

to forgive.

With His love

I shall prevail.

Consult The Expert - (By Tom Balistreri)

To find solutions to a problem,

much effort one exerts.

It's best if one consults,

a particular expert.

To understand life,

and all that it brings,

consult with God,

the creator of all things.

Every Drop - By Tom Balistreri)

Every drop of tears,

that may fall from your eyes,

someday will be dried,

by God the most high.

He will comfort and reward you,

and restore to you your smile,

and you will know peace,

for you are His child.

Not So Lofty - (By Tom Balistreri)

Not so lofty

that it can not be obtained.

Not so easy

that one ignores what is gained.

Yet available to all

for those who make the choice.

To seek after God

and make angels rejoice.

Simply Lush - (By Tom Balistreri)

The blessing of the Lord

can be marvelous and lush,

or as simple as among the noise,

to have a peaceful hush.

The Present Gift - (By Tom Balistreri)

It's not out there,

in the unwritten future.

It's not back there,

in the settled past.

It is in the here and now,

that you must live and hold fast.

The gift of time in this space,

is the present of God’s grace.

Through the lessons in life

we shall learn how,

by our living

in the now.

No Second Thoughts - (By Tom Balistreri)

One needs to follow,

without second thoughts.

To seek the Lord,

as one ought.

He is the way ,

the truth and life.

He will lead,

you in His light.

Do not be,

of double mind,

but leave the foolish,

ways behind.

Satisfied Craving- (By Tom Balistreri)

I knew not,

to satisfy the craving,

the desire of my soul,

was for God's saving.

He welcomed me despite,

my spotted and stained past.

He took me in loving arms,

and held onto me fast.

Blessed Are The Simple - (By Tom Balistreri)

The works of the Lord

are not done by the wise,

the powerful and great,

in whom the common is despised.

Although they are not the type

in which the proud choose to mingle.

God uses for His work,

the foolish and the simple.

Never To Surface - (By Tom Balistreri)

Memories of sin,

come to the surface,

regrets renew,

though deeds are past.

But God forgave,

old battles fought,

and past transgression,

He remembers not.

Show Me The Way Lord - (By Tom Balistreri)

Show me the way Lord.

Which way should I go?

Which path should I take.

I want to know.

Yet I will trust

that You will guide.

And I'll fear not,

with You by my side.

With Each New Dawn - (By Tom Balistreri)

With each new dawn I will start

to give God praise with a grateful heart.

His ways too great to understand.

Yet I will trust in His plan.

Lord protect and watch over me.

Provide for my family.

Not by my works am I worthy.

But by the love You have for me.

Where Your Treasure Is - (By Tom Balistreri)

Where your treasure is,

there will be your heart.

Best to keep you wealth in heaven,

to await you when you part.

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.

The Clock Moves - (By Tom Balistreri)

Through life we move,

we stumble as we walk.

Mindful of our days,

and the ticking clock.

But a steadfast heart

seeks God’s will through strife,

and in it they find,

peace and a full life.

To Respond - (By Tom Balistreri)

There is much to discover,

in this life and the one beyond.

When one hears God's call,

and faithfully responds.