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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.