A Mountain of Faith

When faith comes up against a mountain
Which will be moved ?

When my trial seems like a mountain
And my faith looms ever small
I lean into my savior's arms
And He helps me stand up tall.

He made me an over comer
By the strength he gives to me
I fly over trials with eagle wings
To new heights from which to see

Isaiah 40:29, 31

He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.

[31] But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Today

Today is what we are given.
Tomorrow is for what we hope.
Yesterday has come and gone.
Don't sit around and mope.

So live today with all you've got
Your efforts will see reward
Take a step toward your dreams
And see what life affords.

Deflated…..

Deflated…..

Twas the night before football
And all through their locker
Not a football was fully inflated
What a shocker…..

The famous coach, full of hot air
stated he knew nothing
And why should he care>
Really…. Why should he care ?

The team leader, with his many rings
Smiled at the press, and said many things
“I just do my job, and throw what I’m given
But I like softer footballs to make my living.”

The media jumped on this like glue on a stick
And made many news clips, until we were all sick.
On and On went the news every day
Are deflated footballs here to stay ?.

They interviewed judges, and refs and ballboys
Each had opinions on this Sunday toy
Congress even stated their inflated opinions
Of rules for this game, like we are all minions.

So now we’ve discussed this every which way but loose
Let us get on with a Superbowl, and not be obtuse.
Let them play football, and be done with this debate.........
Just make sure before the game, take time to inflate.

Have Fun !

Jeff Dyk

Trading Trials for Treasure

Along came a storm on life’s wavy sea
Armed to take my spirit down
But I got down on my knee
I Laid my every burden down
for Heaven’s gate to see

The winds blew strong, the rain poured out
Lightening ripped through the sky
Thunder roared with a mighty shout
And waves hurled about so high

But as I tuned my ear to hear
The promises God made
“I will never leave you”
“I will lead you to some shade”

Then something amazing
Happened in the midst of a great storm
God’s peace overwhelmed me
He had sheltered me from harm.

It was through the storm that I did learn
to trade my trials for his treasure
His promises reach beyond the storm
And last beyond all measure.

Jeff Dyk

The Man in Me

Who is this man
That resides in me
How does he think ?
What does he see ?

Does he reach out to neighbors ?
Does he love his wife ?
Is he humble of spirit
In all avenues of life ?

Is he ready to serve ?
Or lift up his brothers ?
What is reflected by this man
In the sight of others ?

Who is this man
That resides in me
How does he think ?
What does he see ?

Does he trust God's promises ?
Does he kneel and pray ?
Do those around him
Trust what he says ?

Can he laugh in a moment ?
Or weep with a friend ?
Is his heart filled with courage ?
Will he stay to the end ?

Who is this man
That resides in me
How does he think ?
What does he see ?

Micah 6:8 NIV

[8] He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

Jeff Dyk

Listening

Listening

The voice of heaven doesn't shout
So it's hard to hear if you pout
It speaks so gently and yet so clear
Well worth the time to bend your ear.

In times of abundance it shines the light
Toward the provider who saw your plight
And provided the path that led to success
Lifting your soul to see you've been blessed

In times of discouragement when skies lie gray
It speaks to your heart to kneel down and pray
Lifting your burdens to God up above
Who strengthens your heart to be filled with His Love.

In times of reflection and peaceful abode
It speaks from God's word to shed light on your road
So take time to listen to God's voice from heaven
And be filled with the fruits of his Spirit of which there are seven.

Psalm 119:10-11, 105 KJV

With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.

[11] Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

[105] Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

Mercy Came Down

Wandering on my journey
Up and down life’s winding ways
Looking for truths to stand on
Hoping for peace that would stay

That’s when Mercy came Down
Showed me the cross of Calvary
Where Christ had died for all mankind
From our sins to set us free

I came to a fork in the road
With arrows suggesting  different starts
One was broad and easy,  pleasures at every stop
Another steep and narrow,  God’s presence in my heart

That’s when Mercy came down
Spoke  God’s Everlasting Word to me
Became the light for that narrow road
The source of strength by which I’ve stood

John 1:3,4

4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men.5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.