Just Another Hand from God
I'm not even going to start asking God why.
Nor am I going to simply break down and cry.
You see, I've recently been dealt yet another tricky hand.
I'll play it out, even though, it's not the one I had planned.
I've made so many choices in my life that I later regretted.
Each time, I was unsure the direction I was headed.
Although, I may be able to see the road more clearly now,
There are still bridges that I must find a way to cross somehow.
I know I'll keep my faith and I won't dare give up or give in.
I'm grateful for the unexpected blessings I've received now and then.
I've got total confidence with the Lord walking by my side.
My dream, therefore, will not fade and my face I will not hide.
I will roll with the punches and if needed return them too.
Taking it one day at a time is really all any of us can ever do.
Vickie Pittman © 2003
Here I Am
Here I am lying on this cold, concrete floor,
Thankful my time is short behind this locked door.
I honestly believe God has His special reason,
Just as there is a sun for every cold or hot season.
A reason that I have been placed and kept here,
Soon leaving, no longer holding on to guilt, sin or fear.
I am going home with a certain purpose and a wonderful plan,
And all the while I will now be holding only God's hand.
A precious hand that I, being selfish, had completely let go of,
And had certainly forgotten about its great strength and love.
But, now here I am, my future I finally am able to see
Having the Lord in it, this time, as I am surely free.
Vickie Pittman © 2002
Thanksgiving Year Round
I am thankful for each morning,
For it's the dawn of a new day.
The world is still peaceful and calm,
And it's the best time to stop and pray.
I am thankful for my loving family,
No matter what, they'll always be there.
Lending an ear, a laugh or just a small favor,
I should just ask, it shows how much they care.
I am thankful for my precious little girl,
She definitely keeps me on my toes.
The love you receive from your child,
Is the sweetest love a mother ever knows.
I am thankful for my life partner,
He has captured my heart indeed,
He still manages to amaze me,
Knowing, before I do, what I need.
I am thankful for my Savior,
He is really first and foremost.
He's the reason I'm alive and well today,
I give total praise to the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost.
Vickie Pittman © 2002
The Memories Will Remain
The sorrow and pain come naturally,
When we lose someone we love.
Followed by joy then happiness,
For we know, they are with the Lord above.
We can hold onto the precious memories,
Those images that will never go away,
And although our loved one now has,
Thoughts of their smile will get us through the day.
So, now is the time to dust off the photo albums,
Pictures are there for remembering when.
You can hold tight to the good times you both shared,
Until the day, when in heaven, you are together again
Vickie Pittman © 2002
Thank You Lord!
Thank you Lord for all you so freely give.
Thank you for dying so that we may live.
Thank you for the beauty we see all around.
Thank you for the silence and every little sound.
Thank you for having, on our souls, such mercy.
Thank you for the water whenever we are thirsty.
Thank you Lord for your forgiveness when we sin.
Thank you for cleansing us so that we may be born again.
Thank you hearing our cries when we kneel and pray.
Thank you for watching over us each and every day.
Thank you for your love and for your amazing grace.
Thank you for the day when we shall meet face to face.
Vickie Pittman © 2003
The Perfect Man
There is only one man I can truly count on,
One, who is forgiving, understanding and my best friend.
I trust this man completely and I know he will never leave.
He loves me, despite my failures and he will till the end.
He has stood by me through all of my difficult trials,
He even went as far as to make some of them go away.
I can't think of another man who could care that much.
I got him right where he wants to be and that's where he'll stay.
Indeed I owe everything I am to this amazing guy.
He has given me lots of strength, support and saving grace.
Without him, I can't imagine where I would be at today.
He even has a room prepared for me upstairs at his place.
He knows I'd be more than happy to move in with him,
But neither one of us are really in that big of a hurry.
We both agree that we like the way things are right now.
He has assured me that my room would keep; not to worry.
He's never broken one promise that he has made to me.
He would love for you to make him the center of your life as well.
Just tell him what you need and he will be glad to look into it.
Oh, by the way, his name is Jesus Christ, bet you thought I'd never tell.
Vickie Pittman © 2003
