From Adam to Noah to Abraham to Moses
To who knows whence and where it goest
God's grace spread through Jesus, and then
To the disciples, and then all men.
Somewhere along the way that grace reached me
While I was afar sinning, lost at sea.
Until that light shone and my mind's eye was awakened
And the Lord my heart captured, and my sin was taken.
My sin was not covered by the good works I hath done,
But rather my sin was blotted out and burnt up by the Son.
Thus my hands will raise, and my tongue will dance!
May I spread this Good News whenever I've the chance.
Hath thou known that He created man from dust?
Hath thou known that His love He did thrust?
Hath thou known worlds spun at His word spoken?
What price wilt thou pay to obtain this buried token?
I was shocked to notice that He struggled this for me:
Bloody, beaten, disregarded, heart ruptured, hanging on the tree.
How do I reply to such a sight? With each sin I pound the nails in tight
With each sin I pound the nails in tight, my sin reflecting my malice and spite.
The Love that saved humankind from an earth-drowning flood,
The Love that turns a seed into a flower bud,
The Love that noticed thee and raised thee from the mud,
Didst hang there for you, soaked in blood.
Copyright © Billy James Edwards
1/5/10
What I Am Missing Out On
God truly has given me all I need for life and happiness, and I am sure that all these are from Him... even the bad things. Afterall, if it weren't for the bad, how would I know just how good the good stuff is? Since the Fall of Man, it is impossible to know the extent of good without knowing the extent of bad. Why do we suffer trials? To know that there is always a solution. Always.
Unfortunately, I create my own trials, which seem unecessary to me. What is worse is that I lose sight of what I have right in front of me. Life, the ability to move and breath and see and smell and touch, and a wonderful girl who loves me, and many more. I have been missing out on life because I lose sight of my blessings.
Unfortunately, I create my own trials, which seem unecessary to me. What is worse is that I lose sight of what I have right in front of me. Life, the ability to move and breath and see and smell and touch, and a wonderful girl who loves me, and many more. I have been missing out on life because I lose sight of my blessings.
12/31/09
Used Coffee Maker
I was just outside looking under the hood of my car. The people who live across the street's grandpa was outside, too. I could not take more than a few steps outside before he greeted me with a warm "How're ya?" The casual conversation ended with him wishing me a happy new year and to be safe, because the roads are still slick in some spots, but the main roads are doin' fine.
I looked at a poem I wrote awhile back this morning. I'm thinking if I should try to write music for it or not. If I messed up trying to write music for it, then the poem may be tarnished in my head. It is one of my favorites.
I showered this morning. Breaks from school basically mean breaks from every-day-showering. I suppose I am helping the environment, plus my wallet. It allows me to use less Axe hair putty.
I just made my mom and me some coffee. She said I could use her beans, but they are the mega-off-brand kind. Like there is off-brand, and then the kind that could be mistaken for flavored dirt. I used my really expensive Folgers dark brew. It seems like Wal-Mart always has it on sale.
The snow is melting, my Chia Pet is beginning to come alive, and although this morning is drab, I have a good feeling about today.
My car needs fixed, my hair needs done, my tum has not had any food today, my neck line needs shaved, there are people who will be smashed drunk out of their minds tonight, there will be people looking for a place to get a meal tonight, and the new year may not even be better than this past one.
But I decided my life can be like my pre-owned Mr. Coffee (R) coffee maker. At school, there is a free store for people who need clothes or appliances or furniture. Like a Goodwill, but it is all free. Just have to walk there and take what you want. It is a nice place. I found a 12 cup programmable coffee maker there in November. It even has a built-in cleanable filter. No more paper filters! Or paper towels as my mom would use. The only issue it has is the lip on the pot has been broken. It still pours fine; I just have to pour with an awkward angle so it doesn't drip. Makes a helova cup of coffee, though.
When life gives you a used coffee maker that is broken a little, try using it anyway. You might be surprised what kind of blessings Someone has given you. They just may be hidden a Goodwill spin-off store.
P.S. Full moon on New Year's Eve! Happens once every 29 years. Take a look at it tonight.
I looked at a poem I wrote awhile back this morning. I'm thinking if I should try to write music for it or not. If I messed up trying to write music for it, then the poem may be tarnished in my head. It is one of my favorites.
I showered this morning. Breaks from school basically mean breaks from every-day-showering. I suppose I am helping the environment, plus my wallet. It allows me to use less Axe hair putty.
I just made my mom and me some coffee. She said I could use her beans, but they are the mega-off-brand kind. Like there is off-brand, and then the kind that could be mistaken for flavored dirt. I used my really expensive Folgers dark brew. It seems like Wal-Mart always has it on sale.
The snow is melting, my Chia Pet is beginning to come alive, and although this morning is drab, I have a good feeling about today.
My car needs fixed, my hair needs done, my tum has not had any food today, my neck line needs shaved, there are people who will be smashed drunk out of their minds tonight, there will be people looking for a place to get a meal tonight, and the new year may not even be better than this past one.
But I decided my life can be like my pre-owned Mr. Coffee (R) coffee maker. At school, there is a free store for people who need clothes or appliances or furniture. Like a Goodwill, but it is all free. Just have to walk there and take what you want. It is a nice place. I found a 12 cup programmable coffee maker there in November. It even has a built-in cleanable filter. No more paper filters! Or paper towels as my mom would use. The only issue it has is the lip on the pot has been broken. It still pours fine; I just have to pour with an awkward angle so it doesn't drip. Makes a helova cup of coffee, though.
When life gives you a used coffee maker that is broken a little, try using it anyway. You might be surprised what kind of blessings Someone has given you. They just may be hidden a Goodwill spin-off store.
P.S. Full moon on New Year's Eve! Happens once every 29 years. Take a look at it tonight.
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