Still Waiting for that Day

battling against something big
longing for a change
whether be moving out
still waiting for that day

fighting for who knows how long
praying that he'll change
whether be small and insignificant
still waiting for that day

don't know how long i'll last here
with things the way they are
knowing it wont be forever
still waiting for that day

wishing that i wouldnt cry
or that people wouldnt see me
less often sure now
still waiting for that day

maybe i've learned to cope with it
to see the joy in things surround
maybe i'm just used to it
still waiting for that day

the day he'll stop
the day things change
the day Christ comes
still waiting for that day

How much longer?

how do i cope with this
his insults hurling at me
what about him for goodness sakes!
how much longer Lord?

i can't take this too much longer
been saying that for years
my heart yearns to be free of this
how much longer Lord?

he cant see all i do for him!
calling me inconsiderate!
it angers me deeply
how much longer Lord?

to forgive him is a task
something i've grown used to
every sunday without fail
how much longer Lord?

but will things change when i leave?
what habits will it break?
my eyes well up with tears oh Lord
how much more can I take?

Facebook Obsession

it angers me so much
this obsession that he has!
why can't family come first?
if only he'd answer that...

him and his stupid cafe!
it drives me completely mad!
but no facebook is more important
seemingly to my dad

but no i have to give it
give it all to God
rid the anger that i have
give me your peace Lord

take this anger and his obsession
work in him would you please?
let his life be family focused
let himself be set free

maybe he doesnt know
how to separate facebook from home
but its clearly defined you see
or maybe he doesn't see it

it's tearing apart our family
not that it ever was together
it's caused such grief, such heartache
if only he could see

many tears, much sadness
no sense of unity
only God makes life bearable
God, please set this captive free

Joanne

to my dearest Jo
my comfort and best friend
may your smile warm many hearts
and your spirit light the way

may your helpful willingness
keep you smiling through the day
may your help and guidance
reach out and touch a life

the help that you've given me
can intercept no other
no other could replace you
no other could take your place

so to my beautiful best friend
the precious person that you are
may God still light your path
even in your darkest hour

so smile as you wake each morning
and get up every day
and know that i'll always care for you
and pray at the start of each new day

Light

light shines through the clouds
heavenly array it seems
reflecting off each surface
only way it can be seen

it's reaction to different things
and the colours it portrays
shining ever brightly
at different parts of the day

not afraid to show it's light
and the talent that it holds
something that can't be hidden
no matter how hard it tries

always someone will see it
somewhere on this earth
for the light hides from no one
like Christ since his birth

Christmas

joy surrounds us at this time
as christmas draws nearer
smiles on children's faces
as santa knocks on their door

carolers singing merrily
candy canes handed out
laughter and happiness fills the air
when this time rolls around

calendars fully booked
with various celebrations
credit cards maxed out
with all the gifts to buy

family and friends gather round
to join in annual traditions
christmas trees go up
as parents put the star on top

wise men gathered round a manger
to welcome a gorgeous baby boy
a baby born in bethlehem
welcomed in the hay

above the stable rose a star
of which the shepherds followed
saviour, king, lord of all
living still this day

Thank You

i want to say thank you
for those who've helped me recently
cause God knew i needed it
to help me persevere

i want to say thank you
to those i've known so long
but never took the chance
to finally get to know

i want to say thank you
for friends both new and old
for friendship is what helps us
to strive through each day

i want to say thank you
to those who've held me when i've cried
those who just hug me on a sunday morning
to those who've listened intentively

i want to say thank you
for those who've prayed for me
although i feared it for a while
and it's something new to me

i want to say thank you
for the smiles and the laughs
for the talks and the coffee
for just taking the time

i want to say thank you
for everything you've done for me
for life is better with you in it
so thank you for being you