Author: Sharon Lackey

The feeling of Christmas is in the air
As the breeze blows gently thru my hair
The cold and crisp clouds in the sky
Makes me dream of the days gone by
There is something about this time of year
It brings me closer to those…I hold so dear
I think back to those simpler years
And my eyes become flooded…by my tears
It’s funny how memories can be
They make us feel both sad and happy
As I ponder on it all
I think about the greatest gift of all
I begin to thank God for his wonderful grace
As those tears gently run down my face
I appreciate my blessings big and small
And I know God supplies them all
The feelings of such peace and love
Can only be supplied… by God above
He directs my path everyday
If only I allow Him…to lead the way
The tenderness of His holy hand
Guiding me to the promised land
I thank Him for continuing to be my guide
Although, I can’t explain these feelings inside
As I reflect on this special time
Every past Christmas…floods thru my mind
Those special memories in my heart so dear
Come flooding back this time each year

Down on my knees in prayer I’ll be.
Waiting for the answer that I can’t see.
Wondering and dreaming if you’ll be,
Here soon enough to rescue me.
Sometimes I doubt,
But I soon find out.
You are always an on time God.
Showing up when on shaky ground I trod.
Saving me from life’s fiery trials.
Snatching me from the devil’s wiles.
Always there when I need you most.
Sending in your heavenly host.
Your angel army from above.
Surrounding me with your love.
Casting away all my fears.
Drying up all my tears.
Sending in your peace comfort and joy.
Reminding me you’re in control.
You have my every need in your hand.
Down on my knees is where I will be.
And on your solid rock I’ll stand.

So many people on the go
Shopping from store to store
In and out many doors
Shopping for the perfect gift to give
Anticipating what they will receive
Not even stopping to think
Life could be over in a blink
We should be shopping for Jesus
Looking for people to receive the gift of life
Telling them about him
And urging them to enter into HIS presence
And forget about THE presents
He told us to be fishers of men
So others could enter in
Let’s start shopping for people at Christmas time
Catching them on our line
Bringing them to him to clean
Saving them one by one

What kind of life do you want to live?
Do you want to be known for what you have or give?

Do you want to be a legend in your own mind?
Do you want to take the chance of being left behind?
Do you want to change a generational curse?
A legacy of addiction, depression, poverty or even worse.

Trade all the hardships, drama and pain
For a much better life you can obtain.

So take those steps right now to start,
By asking Jesus into your heart.

You can be the one to change the legacy of your past.
By beginning now to pray and fast.

Becoming strong and bold in the Lord.
Living your life according to His word.

By showing His love and His peace within,
And allowing His wisdom to enter in.

You can lead your family to be saved,
By showing an example of His grace.

You can lead generations out of disaster,
By simply taking it to the Master.

You can change your world as you know,
And by making that change you will show.
Generations to come which way they should go.

Be a living legacy of his peace, joy and grace,
And leave a divine legacy when you leave this place.

He makes broken things beautiful.
The hardships are replaced with a testimony,
That is wonderful.

He uses those that have been broken,
As a tool and a token,
To show the world above, his unwavering love.

The thing you thought was broke,
The people who the world ignores,
The ones that are shunned,
Can show you he is the only one.

He uses that thorn as a reminder,
That he is our provider.

The struggle is real and the pain can burn,
But he is there at every turn.

He does not discriminate,
He welcomes us all at his heavenly gate.

He will use the least of these,
To bring you to your knees.

He sees the beauty of what can be,
When brokenness is all we see.

We don’t see the road up ahead,
He knows all, that is what he said.

We see legs that don’t work right,
Or maybe a mind that can’t read,
He sees a heart that can fill a need.

A smile, a hug or an infectious laugh,
Is a wonderful testimony of the joy of the Lord.

So remember, no matter your circumstance or the condition you are in,
You were fearfully and wonderfully crafted,
From a mold that was made by the Master’s hand.

By his stripes you are healed
With his spirit you are filled
Your faith can move a mountain
His love pours out like a fountain
He says to call the elders to pray
He says keep his words in your heart
Now tell this sickness to depart
You are a child of the most high King
A complete healing he will bring
Start singing his praises right now
And before his face begin to bow
Because your healing is on the way
He is the Potter you are the clay
You are called to the great commission
By your healer, the great physician.

At a time when life was a little sad
Because we lost someone we never really had
We moved into your neighborhood
Right beside where your house stood
You took the time to welcome us home
And let us know we don’t have to be alone
You greeted us with a smile and a chat
While on our new steps you humbly sat
You brought us chicken with all the fixin’s
You volunteered your time and help
And oh how welcome we instantly felt
You made a connection with our family
God chose our neighbors it’s plain to see
You watched our Sophie with such tender care
She will never forget her time in your chair
You talked with Whitney like she was your own
You make us all feel right at home
God knows what we need all the time
His plan is so complex it blows my mind
We may never understand all of his ways
But he always deserves the highest praise
I am so thankful to him
He knows what we need
He is the best planner indeed
He cares so much for us
That he works out every detail
Even when we think we have failed
We are so blessed by all his favors
and so very thankful he hand picks our neighbors

A troubled heart
A troubled mind
You must Command Satan to get behind
Command him to leave the scene
Its time for God to make you clean
The time is now for the pain to stop
Your getting ready to harvest your crop
The worry and dread has to go away
Get on your knees and begin to pray
Your seed was sewn long ago
Now the devil has got to go
Because God’s showed up to steal this show

Joy and laughter in our heart
Happy each morning from the start
We choose each day who we will serve
The many blessings he bestows
Keeping a watch everywhere we go
Following the pathways of this life
Hoping that we get it right
Speaking to our spirit in the night
Helping us make it thru this fight
He is the potter with the plan
Mending and molding every man

Jesus watches us all the time
Wanting us to follow
In his lines
Trying not to hurt each other
We choose our words and speak softly
And leave other words unspoken
Some wounds should never be opened
You make a choice everyday
To whom you’ll speak and what you’ll say