PRAISE THROUGH POETRY, "Various Poems of Praise", "by Diane Stevens"

POETRY FROM DIANE STEVENS

This lover of Jesus Christ has offered her poetry for your approval.

Diane Stevens. '95 copyright

Little Hills

Treat all your problems as little hills,

on the Highway of Life, that you climb.

They may require great effort,

but it's not impossible, you'll find!

Don't let imagination,

turn the hills into mountains for you,

for you will become disheartened,

thinking, you'll never come through!

So approach your hill of trouble today,

take it one step at a time,

and, keep your eyes on Jesus,

He will give you strength for the climb!

Dove of Peace May the Dove of Peace, rest upon your shoulder. May the light of God's love, shine brightly in you. May you experience, joy and happiness, all these blessings, I pray for you. D. Stevens. '95 copyright

God's Promises

If I never opened the Bible.

How unfortunate I would be!

For I would not have seen,

God's Promises.

That He has given me.

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Eternal Life Is Mine!
Life is but, a stairway to Heaven.
Each day I live, one step closer, I climb.
Heaven is at, the end of this stairway,
I will reach it, when all steps I've climbed!
And, when one day, I cross the threshold,
when my journey, is finished in time,
I know my Spirit, will live forever -
for God has promised
Eternal Life is Mine!
D. Stevens. '96 Copyright

PONDER As you wake up and begin a new day, Ponder on who you can help today. Can you help lighten another's load, with a word of encouragement as they go? Can you bring joy to another's heart, and comfort them, to help their sorrow depart? Can you strengthen some one today, that needs your help as they travel Life's Way? Can you ease the burden they bear, simply by being there, and willing to share? For God needs people like you, who care, people who love, people who share. So whoever you decide to help today, May God Bless you as you go your way. For helping each other as we go on, Gives us joy in living and keeps our Spirit strong. D. Stevens. '95 Copyright

Outlook

Do not despair, when life lets you down.

Do not give up, when your hopes, hit the ground.

Even if things are especially bad today -

Hope in tomorrow, for it's a new day.

But if the bad times continue on.

Live on this principle until they are gone

Never give up hope.

Never give in to despair.

Have Faith in the future.

You are in God's care!

D. Stevens. '95 Copyright

Depart From Me!
You couldn't be bothered, to seek out God.
You always had, better things to do!
And, being 'religious', just wasn't on,
for your friends, would make, fun of you!
You heard God's call over the years,
but you turned away!
Telling yourself, that you weren't ready,
leaving it for another day!
But another day, never comes, for suddenly,
out of the blue, death arrives unexpected,
and claims your life from you!
So you stand, before God, on the Judgment Day,
only to hear Him sadly say:
"Sorry I don't know you, depart from me,
Jesus Blood does not cover Thee!
Hell welcomes you with open arms,
another victim, it's claimed with it's charms!
You have chosen yourself, where you want to be,
the choice was made, when you decided,
you couldn't be bothered with me"!
D. Stevens. '96 Copyright

Entry Fee When I stand at the Gates of Heaven, an entry permit I will clasp! God will take it from my fingers, smile, and say "You can pass"! For on the form it's written, plain for God to see, "This person has permission, My Blood paid the Entry Fee"! So before you reach the Gates of Heaven, make sure, you will be allowed in, for Jesus writes the permits, when He free's you from your sin! D. Stevens. '96 Copyright

Helping Hand

If we had no afflictions in life,

how shallow our life would be.

For we need trials and tribulations,

to grow into maturity.

For in trials and tribulations,

we grow strong in God's Grace,

He is always with us,

through all things we face.

So when troubles beset us,

it is not for our loss, but our gain.

For, if we are able to help others,

we must give them, the comfort we've gained.

So everything that happens to us,

is always in God's Plan.

And, He in turn can use us, to be His Helping Hand.

For the comfort that He gives us,

when we are in despair, can be passed to others.

As in their pain - we share!

D. Stevens. '95 Copyright 2 Cor. 1 ; 3,4.5.

Judgment Day
When I stand before you LORD,
On the Judgment Day
Will my eyes hold fast with yours?
Or will I look away?
Will my life that I lived on earth
Be a blessing on my part?
Or will you look at me and say -
"My child, you broke My Heart."
So help me LORD,
To live my life, that is pleasing Unto THEE.
So when I stand before you LORD,
No shame in me you'll see.
D. Stevens '95 Copyright Scripture : 2 Cor. 5.10

Precious Name In this world of trouble and pain, I thank you Lord, I can call on your name. The precious name of Jesus. How sweet the sound to me. My help in the day of troubles. My Hope and Security. D. Stevens. '95 Copyright

Heavenly Highway

Christians, You are on the Highway to Heaven,
so tighten your seat belts, before you begin,
for the road ahead may be rocky, and,
you will need, to be safely strapped in!
Place the Bible sitting beside you,
for it is the road map to show you the way.
And, do not detour, down any sidetracks,
lest temptation, snares you, and leads you astray!

Enlist the Holy Spirit, to be your co-driver,
He will guide you safely through,
all the hills and valley's,
that will loom, in front of you!
Be alert always, as you journey,
for your adversary the devil, will try to stop you.
Don't be distracted by his detours.
Rely on God, and drive straight through!
Keep your eyes, fixed on the horizon,
stand firm in your faith, as you drive today.
Strive to finish the course ahead, - drive victoriously,
on the Heavenly Highway!
D. Stevens. '96 Copyright

What is "Stickability"?

"Stickability" is a virtue,
one that makes us strong.
"Stickability" builds our character,
when the odds are against us,
and, things go wrong!
"Stickability" holds on to God,
who is Faithful and True,
because "Stickability", believes God's in control,
regardless what happens to you!
"Stickability" is a fruit of the Spirit,
Faithfulness is it's other name.
"Stickability" is a blessing, and, it is a gain!
D. Stevens. '96 Copyright

Put On The Garment Of Praise! Depression rears it's ugly head, it tries to drag me down, into it's lair of hopelessness, where my spirit would be bound! But out of the pit of deception, my spirit can deftly flee, for I put on the garment of praise, as my Lord has instructed me. And, while I praise Him, throughout my day, the spirit of heaviness, flee's away. For depression can not remain, it has no right, the spirit of heaviness, must take flight! For the garment of praise, sets me free, The Spirit of God, gives liberty! D.Stevens. '96 Copyright

WHY?

It's so hard not to question why?
When affliction comes upon me.

I want to shout to God on high -
Why me, oh God, why me?
But I must learn to accept my lot,
without bitterness, if I can,
for, I believe, within my heart,
all events are controlled, by God's mighty hand!
I will never in this lifetime find,
an answer of why this is happening to me.

But, I will find, peace and contentment,
as I trust in my God and believe!
And when my life, on earth is over,
when I meet Him, in the sky,
that's when I will receive an answer,
to my question of WHY ?
D. Stevens. '96 Copyright

Our Stronghold

Life is hard, and, we do our best,
to carry on, through our distress!
We might be afflicted,
but we're never crushed.
Our God gives us peace,
and strengthens us.
We might suffer hardship,
but He sustains.
We can endure all things,
in His Name.
We might be distressed,
but never dismayed.
For He gives us courage,
and, helps us be brave.
Our God is faithful,
our God is true.
He is our Stronghold,
and He carries us through!
D. Stevens. '95 Copyright Scripture 2 Cor. 4

My Vision My home is in the Heavens. I'm traveling there to be, with my LORD and Saviour to spend Eternity. He went ahead before me, to show me the way. And, I want to follow, to meet Him there, one day. The race is set before me, the course that leads me home; But the road is very narrow, too hard to travel alone. So, Holy Spirit lead me, keep me in your light. Keep me on the pathway, That brings Eternal Life! Keep my feet from slipping, but if I stumble LORD I pray. Give me strength to follow. Along Life's narrow way. Always looking onwards, as I journey towards home. My Vision is of You LORD, Seated on Your Throne! D. Stevens '95 Copyright Scriptures, John 14. 2 Cor, 5.1. Hebrews 12.1 Matthew 7.14.

Jesus Our Light House

The sail of my ship,
may be torn and tattered,
but I am not floundering about,
For I look to my Light House,
Jesus will guide me,
I will shelter in Him,
till the storm blows out!
D. Stevens. '96 Copyright

Why Did God Take The Sun Away?

Life's going great,
you're feeling Okay!
Your heart is happy,
and sings as you pray.
The sky is blue,
the sun is out,
happiness abounds,
there's no cause for doubt!
But suddenly, the sun goes away,
and the sky turns dark,
and fearful today!
Your problems attack you,
and, weigh you down,
suddenly, doubt, is all around!
So why then, did God,
take the sun away?
Why did He allow darkness,
in your sky today?

Perhaps He is putting,
your faith through a test,
and, He wants your reaction,
when you are not blest!
For only through tribulation and pain,
can God find out, if your faith will wane!
D. Stevens. '96 Copyright

Jesus Jesus helps me, when I stumble. He picks me up, when I fall down. He carries me, when my burden's heavy. He never ever, lets me down! He delivers me, from temptation. He strengthens me, when my body is weak. He gives me comfort, when I sorrow. He surrounds me with love, and gives me His peace! He leads me through, the darkest valley, the light He gives, guides my way. My Spirit rejoices, in my Saviour, I trust in Him, and, love Him today! D.Stevens. '96 Copyright

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