Listen - (By Tom Balistreri)

In the silence,

in the stillness,

I hear the whisper,

of Your voice.

Granting wisdom,

and direction,

leading to,

the correct choice.

In the roar,

beneath the thunder,

if one listens,

they will hear,

the gentle voice,

within from God,

instilling knowledge,

without fear.

Often Tempted - (By Tom Balistreri)

More Than Mystical - (By Tom Balistreri)

It may seem quite mystical.
A power far away.
A skill that is learned,
after practice many days.

But the Creator of all things
is beside you at all times.
Hearing the simplest prayer,
with answers sublime.

I Long To - (By Tom Balistreri)

I long to do as I should.
Yet do not feel worthy to be called good.

I struggle to understand,
how God accepts me as I am.

If I Tried All My Days - (by Tom Balistreri)

If I tried all my days,

I could not give enough praise.

Oh Lord you are my God and king.

Creator of everything.

I give you thanks how You have blessed.

In Your presence I find rest.

The Candle Wick - (by Tom Balistreri)

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The Quiet - (by Tom Balistreri)

I  hear God in the quiet.

In silence He does speak.

Beneath the roar and din,

He waits for those who seek.

Open up your ears,

in the stillness of the sound.

Listen to God's voice.

in peace He is found.

In God I Cling - (by Tom Balistreri)

There a times I can not laugh and sing.
My only hope is in God I cling.
The pressures squeeze and buffet me.
I need the Lord to set me free.

Where is the end, the morning light?
When will the path again be right?
Here me Lord and set me free.
All my hope I put in Thee.

Childish Things - (By Tom Balistreri)

I put away childish things,
so I could serve my God and King.

Yet He desired not my works compiled,
but for me to have faith as a child.

Carefree Highway

This is my singing and playing guitar to the Gordon Lightfoot song, "Carefree Highway." Thank you for watching and listening. - Tom

Where Else Can I Go? - (by Tom Balistreri)

Where else can I go?

Who else has the light?

Only you Lord,

have the Word of life.

You lead and I follow,

on Your chosen road.

For I believe that You’ll teach me,

what I need to know.

Fearless Service - (by Tom Balistreri)

Those who fight The Lord,

reap calamity and sorrow.

But those who serve The Lord,

have no fear of tomorrow.

Holding On - (a poem by Tom Balistreri)

Through the ashes and the dust,
and fallen ruins burned and crushed,
despite where I find myself thrust,
I hold God's hand with love and trust.

I Lift My Voice - (by Tom Balistreri)

I lift my voice,

and give You praise,

and marvel at

Your wondrous ways.

You are God,

Almighty King.

Of Your Great love

I will sing.

The Gift Of Time - (by Tom Balistreri)

The gift of time,

in this space,

is the present,

of God’s grace.

Lessons in life,

we learn how,

by our living,

in the now.

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.

Thankful Praise - (by Tom Balistreri)

As I live,

on this Lord’s day,

I fall to my knees,

and give God praise.

For His grace,

and mercy,

and countless blessings,

He’s given me.

Mope Not - (by Tom Balistreri)

Do not dwell on struggle,

nor whine and mope.

Have faith in God,

your eternal hope.

He will redeem

and see you through,

to blessings that

you never knew.

The Subtle Trial - (by Tom Balistreri)

The subtle trial here everyday.
Free me Lord of this I pray.

It's not the obvious suffering and pain.
It is a constant eternal rain.

Forgive my pleading it seems trifling.
but I seek release from the stifling.

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.

Through The Years - (by Tom Balistreri)

I journey through the years,

adjusting hopeful plans,

yet my confidence is strong,

that God holds my hand.

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.

A New Start - (by Tom Balistreri)

Thank you Lord,

for this new start.

You’ve restored in me,

a clean heart.

Covered sin with love,

and not with wrath,

and lead me through,

Your chosen path.

He Does Reign - (by Tom Balistreri)

He arose from the dead.

He conquered darkness and it's strife.

He offered all forgiveness,

and eternal life.

Jesus Christ has arisen.

He's alive and will come again.

He will gather His kingdom.

And forever He does reign.

Willing - (by Tom Balistreri)

Here I am.

Here I stand.

To receive,

or lend a hand.

I do not need

to understand.

I am here Lord,

for Your plans.

Heal The Scorched - (by Tom Balistreri)

Forgive me Lord

and welcome in,

the repentant soul

scorched with sin.

Extend Your hand

towards me to heal

and grant to me

Your Spirit’s seal.