Broken Ways
I can´t go on living any longer, with these broken ways I´ve known
I need to revive what the Lord has restored, through the mercy He has shown
Oh Jesus, my heart cries out from the pain that wants to be
Oh Jesus, I just need to surrender, and let my heart fly free
Oh, let my heart fly free
My broken ways, leave my spirit wanting to draw closer to You
My broken ways, leave my soul thirsting, to be renewed in Your truth
My broken ways, have covered the path, that sets my life on high
My broken ways, can all be forgiven and they´re left behind, good-bye
Oh, they´re left behind, good-bye
Oh, make my heart fly free
Make it soar to You
Let my heart fly free
Drawn and held within Your truth
Only held within Your truth
How can I build on Your firm foundation, till these broken ways are gone?
I come to You, seeking grace and mercy, the forgiveness for which I long
Oh Jesus, you´ve given me all, to let my heart fly free
Oh Jesus, you´ve given me strength, I´m living in Your victory
Right where you want me to be
My broken ways, have shadowed my life and I give them all to You
My broken ways, are a thing of the past, You make me feel renewed
My broken ways, are forgiven and thrown in the deepest sea
My broken ways, are cleansed within, with the blood that You shed for me
The blood that You shed for me
Oh, make my heart fly free
Make it soar to You
Let my heart fly free
Drawn and held within Your truth
Only held within Your truth
My broken ways, have been removed, placed farther than my eyes can see
My broken ways, have been released, like ashes to the wind, set free
My broken ways, have been forgotten, for they exist no more
My broken ways, are buried so deep, they are lying on the ocean floor
They´re lying on the ocean floor
Oh, make my heart fly free
Make it soar to You
Let my heart fly free
Drawn and held within Your truth
Only held within Your truth
Dianna Distel © 2007
Imprints of Love
God's love is like a valentine
Written upon our heart
In giving, through many ways
It lets this love depart
In departing, it is spread
To all of those we meet
A valentine imprinted
A heart that truly beats
Sharing God's love
So leave a mark
On someone's heart
Let them know God's love
Do the Father's will
Loving them until
His precious seeds impart
And in making small gains
Through all life's pains
Many hurts will melt away
God's love will start a fire
To burn the layers of decay
It only requires, your active part
To give this love, from your heart
Let the Father's love persist
God's valentine forever to exist
Within the ones whom He has chosen
To be the instruments of His Holy presence
Let His love be interwoven
Throughout the peoples and the lands
Dianna Distel © 2006
The Narrow Road
Searching within me
Realizing my sin
Repenting and turning
New life begins
Seeking His presence
Living His grace
Sharing His mercy
Lifting up praise
Bowing before Him
Praying for others
Walking in compassion
For sisters and brothers
Rejoicing in Him
Worshipping the King
New found contentment
What joy Christ brings
Doing God's will
Obeying His ways
Building His kingdom
Bringing satisfaction to my days
Dianna Distel © 2005
Rejoice
Lord, I thank you for the new's day dawning
For the wonderful songs of birds and sunshine bright
Whatever befalls this day's calling
Will be held as special and dear in my sight
Thank you for all Your gifts and the treasure
Of life, family, friends and the joy in my soul
There isn't any way in which to measure
Having You within me, ever helping me to grow
This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad!
Dianna Distel © 2003
God's Wisdom
I seek Thee, O Lord, for Thy word is wise
When others come my way with woe
I read Thy word and have to surmise
Your wisdom is from where truth does flow
A concerned heart does speak with loving care
Thy word heals and brings life to the hearer
Make me Thy instrument of peace and where
Others draw close to You, to be nearer
to the Heart of God.
Dianna Distel © 2003
Revised 2005
Renewing Word
Lord, I sometimes tend to slip away
From the words You clearly give
I must establish them daily and say
Your wisdom will guide how I live
For the changes that are shaping me
Bringing me to be more like You
Dreams, that I dare yet to glean
Hopes, that my heart holds true
Trusting, in not how I see it
But trusting, in Your guiding hand
Hoping, in not how I perceive it
But believing in Your divine plan
Trusting, not in my own understanding
But leaning into Your secure ways
Watching, Your light be restored in my soul
By living Your will through the day
What more could be wanted from life
Than to live, what's been planned for me
How much more could my heart delight
Than to let Your word set my soul free
Dianna Distel © 2003
revised 2005
Reflecting Love
Lord, may this day be one that gives
Another the reason for which to live
A life that is dedicated to Thee
Let them see, Your presence in me
May my hours, with works be filled
Losing self, consumed by Your will
May my days be spent in sharing
Giving Your love to others by caring
Whether in prayer, work or deed
I bring before you in every way
What upon others' hearts dost plead
Making needs met, each and every day
Special gifts are not meant to be
Hidden away from all to see
But, reflective of God's love
Shared, serving with grace from above
As each one received a special gift, employ it in serving
one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
(1 Peter 4:10)
Dianna Distel © 2003
Scattering Seeds
My Jesus,
Please send to me
someone who is lost
That through my actions
my life shall be
reflections of the cost
Of Your death,
which actually gave life
So, I may live mine free
Of Your suffering,
which brings to light
How my dying to self
Glorifies Thee
Give me someone
who needs a touch
And seeds to plant
in their heart
Your Spirit shared
Imbedded
Your precious healing to start
Your gracious love so true
Given from me to others
So, this day's counted
One gained for You
Reaching my sisters
and brothers
Dianna Distel © 2005
The Lord's Way
Lord,
I must take time to examine
Myself in relation to You
Am I living my life in the virtues?
Your good word calls me to do
Do I walk in ways of compassion?
Aware of the needs around me
Do I live in constant humility?
For it was You who set my heart free
Do I speak with concerned gentleness?
Words spoken in love and care
Do I serve in needed kindness?
Treating others justly and fair
Do I have the willing patience?
For the people that I meet
Am I clothed in Your virtues?
Living my life in victory, not defeat
Dianna Distel © 2005
Life's Garden
A mother is someone whom God has bestowed
One of life's miracles until they are grown
For in life's garden a seed is planted
Followed by birth, God's will is granted
Placed within a Mother's arms
A new life has begun
To tenderly care and keep from harm
From morning till setting sun
A mother keeps watch warily
All through the growing years
Cultivating and pruning their being
With many joys and tears
A grown adult, they soon leave, for a life of their own
Taking with them part of their mother
From hence, the seed was sown
If part of life's plan
New sprouts will appear
A new role has begun
For mother will also be grandmother
Life's garden will live on
Dianna Distel © 1993
Reflections
When looking back over my life
Knowing my sorrow and strife
How I wish I knew Jesus then
For when I gave him my heart, salvation did start
My walk with my Savior began
Such joy ever-ending, His love He was sending
Peace engulfed me so
My tears He did dry, He then drew me nigh
No greater Love will I know
From sin I departed, God's word in my heart
To trust and follow His way
I commit to His will and honor Him still
Always there to obey
I lift myself up to You Lord
You are my life now on
I give myself to You Lord
Until, to heaven I've gone
Dianna Distel © 2002
Surrender
Jesus, I leave my burdens before Thee
I lay upon my face
Wondering if You hear me
Feeling alone in my disgrace
Lost in all my sorrow
Trying to trust again
I hear my Savior calling
"I'm here, your Father, your friend"
So difficult to trust
As I did not long ago
When I gave my heart to Jesus
I opened up its door
I took the leap of faith
Bathed in God's anointed love
Thinking it would last forever
Mercy and grace from Him above
But, heartache in my purpose
Caught up with me inside
Unselfish love and caring
For someone who is blind
My wants were nothing much
Just a thank you or a smile
Each day my spirit's dying
Fighting sadness all the while
"God, I plead; I can't anymore!
This burden I cannot bear
To life this person up again
When he doesn't see or care."
But, we are to share and to encourage
To give and not look for return
To do our Father's will
Not to question or to spurn
So, I have to trust my heart again
To my Savior, for he knows
Why He wants me to care so much
Giving me trials, which give me growth
He knows why it is needed
He knows why it is me
To give my sincere caring
Unattached and flowing free
Dianna Distel © 2002
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