January 31, 2020

Not Natural - (by Tom Balistreri)

It may not always seem natural,
to do things that are admiral.
But actions fall in place,
with help from God's grace.

January 30, 2020

Silent Walk - (by Tom Balistreri)

As I trek,
along a path,
or on a sidewalk,
in cities of glass,

my voice is silent,
and yet I pray,
and thank you Lord,
for all Your ways.

January 28, 2020

The Solid Base - (by Tom Balistreri)

You are my Rock,
my solid base.
Bestowing love,
and abundant Grace.

I long to go,
to Your place,
and gaze upon,
Your Holy face.

January 27, 2020

The Contrasting Ways - (by Tom Balistreri)

The great contrast
is between dark and light.
The path of evil,
or to do what's right.

Surely all do know,
and all have heard.
It's all laid out,
in God's written Word.

January 25, 2020

Prayer To God The Father - (by Tom Balistreri)

God Almighty,
creator of all things,
You declared we call You Father,
to You we pray and sing.

Full of love and mercy,
You bless us with your care.
Who or what is like You?
What can be compared?

I humbly praise and thank You.
In your presence I am awed.
For You are The Eternal,
The Mighty, Loving God.

January 24, 2020

Unchanging - (by Tom Balistreri)

Season change,
as we through time.
Search for the constant,
and you will find,
there's only one,
with surety,
that is the Lord,
God Almighty.

January 23, 2020

We Make It Complicated - (by Tom Balistreri)

We make life so complicated,
by living life,
our own way.

It is all so much easier,
when we do
what God says.

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January 21, 2020

In The Stillness - (by Tom Balistreri)

In the stillness,
in the silence,
in His rest,
when at peace.

You will hear,
God whisper,
the answers,
that you seek.

January 20, 2020

Back From The Precipice - (by Tom Balistreri)

We stand upon a precipice.
Gazing from a great height.
Yet we find our way from danger,
by walking in God’s light.

January 19, 2020

Artificial Ways - (by Tom Balistreri)

The world displays,
artificial ways,
and tries to persuade,
a life buried in haze.

But there is great disparity,
to reality in clarity,
and walking in the light,
when one lives in Christ.

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January 18, 2020

What Profit A Man? - (by Tom Balistreri)

To gain the world,
but to lose one’s soul,
has no profit,
down in Sheol.
To possess earthly kingdoms,
moments in history,
then a life of regret,
for eternity.

January 17, 2020

Not A Copycat - (By Tom Balistreri)

Jesus was not a copycat,
of philosophers before.
Others promised enlightenment,
as He, but so much more.

Some say His salvation,
in neither unique, or odd.
But He alone laid claim,
to be the Son of God.

January 16, 2020

You Have Shown Me Lord - (By Tom Balistreri)

You have shown me Lord,
in the way that I have dwelt,
I've sought to be like others,
rather than myself.

I thank you Lord,
that You have cleared my mind,
and shown me I'm unique,
and one of a kind.


January 15, 2020

Display Of Millions - (By Tom Balistreri)

More than millions,
are the stars in the heavens.
The wonders of creation,
astonish and beckon.

They display God's hand,
who reigns thereof,
and calls all to salvation,
with tenderness and love.

January 14, 2020

A Tourist Passing Through - (By Tom Balistreri)

I pass through this world,
as if a tourist.
Knowing this is not,
where I will find rest.

My peace shall be,
in the age to come,
with God and King,
in His Son.

January 13, 2020

Through The Struggle - (By Tom Balistreri)

Through the challenge,
and the struggle,
I seek the Lord,
in times of trouble.

He comforts,
and strengthens me,
and gives the grace,
that I need.

January 12, 2020

The Luxury Of The Poor - (By Tom Balistreri)

The rich man lives in luxury,
all needs met in this life.
The poor man depends on God,
to lead him through the strife.

The end for each is similar,
both arrive at the grave.
But it was easier for the poor,
to find he was saved.

January 11, 2020

I Shall Not Hesitate - (By Tom Balistreri)

I shall not fear 
or hesitate,
to walk the path 
that is straight.
Through valley's dark 
without fear,
towards the Lord
I draw near.

January 10, 2020

Open Your Present - (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.

January 8, 2020

The Ancient And New - (By Tom Balistreri)

He is ancient and eternal,
always was and ever new.
Through Him all is created.
All in His Word is true.

He bestows grace and love,
and guides everything.
For He is God almighty,
the Lord and King.

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January 6, 2020

Be Careful - (By Tom Balistreri)

Be careful in
the ways of life,
avoiding wrong,
and needless strife.

Walk in the ways,
of the Lord,
joining with brothers,
in one accord.

January 5, 2020

A Sure Guide - (By Tom Balistreri)

This life is unpredictable.
Like wind to and fro.
The currents ever shifting,
changing direction where one goes.

But You Lord are steady,
always true, a sure way.
Never faltering or failing,
a guide for all our days.

January 4, 2020

Without Murmuration - (By Tom Balistreri)

I shall hold my peace,
without murmuration.
I trust You Lord,
in all situations.

Your love rescues me, 
from life's wrath,
and places me,
on Your path.


January 2, 2020

Each Day - (by Tom Balistreri)

Each day I arise,
and stand before Your eyes.
With potential to bless,
or do what I despise.

Although my end may come,
to me without warning.
I'm grateful Your mercy,
is new every morning.