Music to Relax

Italian Music of the 17th Century by Altri Stromenti

Glory To God!

He walks among us

He slips into our world
and all the grays of
day to day become
vibrant with color
and His essence spills
into our minds and
our eyes are brightened
by His presence.
He transforms our grays
to vibrant color
our nights to soft
hues of light.
We rise to another
place of space
and tracing with our
feet we walk on
and among
the stars and
find Him there.

David and Goliath today.

What did David do to slay the giant? He certainly did not use the armory that was given to him. But, he used a sling shot..."said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied." I Samuel 17:45. And with one shot to the head the giant was down, done and David cut the head off and from that point on it was history. What do ministry people use, what tools do they lean on? Some lean on loud music, demonstrative graphics or visuals, the rock in the music to overpower and excite the senses, right? Well, that is what it does! I have no problem with the visuals in certain places but how unnecessary it is when God is able, capable to show up through one man or one woman in the most simplest, humblest way and in that the audience would be riveted in their seats not because of the music or the visuals but because of the word of God that is strong in a life that is dedicated to God like David.

Yes, many are talented with their voice or with knowing how to play an instrument but if it is not used in a way that truly glorifies God than it is in the way! And it leaves the word of God to no affect and then lives are really not changed they are just "excited".

Drive My Fears Away

Suddenly, I'm afraid
Suddenly, I wonder what I'm doing
Suddenly, I feel left out, alone
Suddenly, I write my thoughts to myself,
to keep busy
It's hard to be so very honest
because it will cost.
I think of Mary Magdelene and Marsha
two different people, two different times
yet their backgrounds similar
Out of the pit He picked them up
out of the murky clay He brought them up.
A slave to their lust and driven beyond
their power.
But a gentlemen He came, with tenderness
in His hands and love beyond all the sin
that bound them.
And as kind as kindness could be, He showed them
the kindness of God. With love overwhelming,
their tears He was drying,
their hearts He was mending,
their fears He drove away.

And then I wonder about myself?
Am I any different than these two
who wept over hurts, pain and distrust

Light Traveling

I want to sore like a bird above,
wind sweeping, engulfs me.
I'm above the clouds, echoes
of heaven now. Light glides
upon me and colors caress me.
Music fills my ears and my body.
Mighty God, song of soul, empty
my longings into your hand
bringing me to the higher land.
Purchased by your blood.
Mighty God, seer of all that moves
and breathes.
Singing a song of deliverance
singing a song of redemption,
singing and echoing, soring above
the night to the light of eternal God.

Your Well

your well is deep
a gift from the
Sovereign hand of God.
Your well is full
to rejoice the hearts
of many.
When your door is
shut the water fills
every point of your land to bitterness.
But when your door is open
it floods many, and sweetens
the smile of your heart
and many.
Your well is deep
is it there for you to keep?
Is it not His gift to you to replenish
the souls of those without?
To fill their hearts with joy
and sweeten their smile?
Keep the door open wide and
hold not deep inside.
For God's door is open wide
and sweetens the hearts of many.

Come and Die

come and die
come and cry
come and let your
heart be filled
to overflowing
of God's unmeasurable
love for you.
come hear his
voice bidding you
to his precious bleeding side
all the sin forgiven
and forgotten.
but come to taste
and see how good
He is.

Beyond the face

I travel beyond your face
to look behind the corner
of your smile, your eyes,
your face.
Around that corner is another place
where another world
unfolds, a world is told.
Layers hidden
then suddenly suspended in space
to who you are, where you are.
Dissecting like a surgeon
I walk through your world and see
the hurt, the gifts, and empty jars.
Unfolding memories of hanging pictures,
scented candles, dirty laundry and
rainbows in your heart.

Cause Me

Cause my eyes to see
may they be focused on thee
in the midst of my longing heart
hear the beat
the crying deep
troubled mind be silenced with ears
brightened with eyes
than the light that brings a message sure
the song with melodies stir
hope springs anew no more adieu
and my heart captured by you.

Intricately Involved

intricately involved are His ways,

intricately involved His power to display

Morning to Evening nothing passes His eyes

with every sparrow that dies.

Behind the vail

of eyes that cannot tell.

His soft whispers gently

changing my moment to moment.

Wind of God ever moving in

the courts of man's minds,

ever breathing your breath divine.

Ever moving paths

and in silent I walk with a vail

I cannot tell.
-Allison

Mystery of darkness

He creates anguish and darkness

to reveal His light.

He hides in dark mystery unknown

We stumble to find The Hand of help.

We hide with Him in the mystery of darkness

Blindfolded we stumble

but His eyes stand watching

our searching steps, our hands stretching

to touch His hand of help.
-Allison

Unlikely Interruption

Unlikely was the time
for conviction to knock.
I was already set on a
path,
then interrupted by
His beckoning call
My tossing confusion
of conviction troubled
seas overwhelmed me,
disturbed.
My course was interrupted
Words of warning
Scriptures confirming
Now...is it too late,
I wonder
-Allison

Here Comes Faith

Here Comes Faith

Here comes faith walking through the door.
Oh! They lowered him from the roof
down to the floor.
No reservation, just the beginning
A roof to keep out but faith that came in.

People packed, no where to go
What a surprise and disgust to the people below.
They lowered the man, faith
took command, forgiveness and a miracle
and a pad was disbanded
The friends who had brought him were amazed
and rejoiced at the sight
to see their friend healed
who was once in this plight.

A pad we all carry, friends who are
near to bring us to the Master for His healing
and care.
-Allison

One Voice

One Voice years ago
spoke deeply in my
despair.
One Voice to let me
know He was
not there.
One Voice and only
One for me to know
what will it be
Me or Thee.
Only One Voice
I need to hear
and heed.
Oh! One Voice open my
ears that I may hear and
believe.

Turn Ye

Turn ye all
unto me and hear
and your soul shall
live. Turn you even
to me saith the Lord
and I will lift you,
I will lift you. I will
lift you up. I will bring all
to pass, I will change
your circumstances,
your last chances,
your bleeding heart,
your narrow path,
your lonely days,
your lonely ways,
your crying nights
your fearful fights,
your sorrow to joy.
I will change the dark
to light your path to
bright. No hope to
hope, to longings
not met. I will meet and
greet with  loving kindness
and mercy. I will change
and rearrange your
death to life, your
strife to life.
Your pain to gain
your nights to light
to light to bright
Like the sun in the noonday
It will comfort you
guide you, protect you
love you, love all
the days of your life.

Little One

Oh little one you were created to live
not knowing the pain of
rejection
humiliation
misunderstanding
would come upon you.

You were soft in your mother's womb
growing and feeling safe
waiting for the moment
to know the one who carried you
and thinking of all the things you would be someday.

But as the merciless poison filled your
warm world
the pain of
rejection
humiliation
misunderstanding
filled your mind

And no one heard you saying, but
"I want to live"
"I want to live"

You were discarded in the dump ground
of others just like you
who cried just like you
who hoped just like you
Oh little one you were created to live.
-Allison

Cause Me

Cause my eyes to see
may they be focused on thee
in the midst of my longing heart
hear the beat
the crying deep
troubled mind be silenced with ears
brightened with eyes
than the light that brings a message sure
the song with melodies stir
hope springs anew no more adieu
and my heart captured by you.