God's Gift

Flesh covered in darkness
Surrounded by evil,
There is a place;
For which I long.
Time is but a vapor
To the One who's Truth.
A shelter amidst the storm
A shelter from one's fears;
The depths of one's heart;
Exposes a dirty house.
The soul longs for peace;
A place away from time;
A place of honour,
A place of truth,
A place of loyalty.
Darkness disguises peace.
Darkness distorts your fears.
Darkness replaces hope with despair.
Fiery darts pierce the soul;
The Spirit convicts.
The heart cries out
Accepting the gift of God's Son, Jesus Christ.

Written by Paula Ann Douglas Wood
1986

Chosen Just For You

He knew the heart's longing;
Chosen to become more like him,
He knew that Godly desire;
Chosen among a crowd of followers,
He knew whom would answer his call,
Seeded in the depths of your heart,
He knew your dedication;  your abilities,
Your ambition to serve Him.
Chosen from a world filled with darkness
He knew of life's harshness to come;
Times when dark clouds threaten your abilities,
Times when despair seeps into your soul,
Times of dismay, confusion, and strife.
He knew the soul of His chosen one.
The times upon your knees in prayer,
The sorrows, the hurts, the joys He knows.
He knew His will would be fulfilled.
Chosen just for you
He knew His Word would be shared.
Chosen by His hand,
His work to be completed,
You listen, you obey, you hear.
He knew the chosen ones heart
Of the path you would follow.

Written by Paula Ann Wood
July 1986

How God Built a Bridge

How did God build a bridge?
A bridge for you and me
He sent His Son
Where no sin was found
Born of a virgin
He used a cross
And three large nails
He gave His life
To set us free
He died and shed
His blood for you and me
He shed His blood
For all humanity
That is how
He built a bridge
Of His love
To set us free


Written September 15, 2010

Jesus' Love Never Fails

Jesus' love never fails you;
He is there sharing the valleys 
As well as the mountain tops.
It is the valleys where
We learn His teachings most
Of what He wants to share.
Listen, look up, believe.
He is there among the darkness,
Waiting for His child's believing faith.
It is the valley where clouds close in
Causing despair, unexplained pain within the soul
The hurt crushes our heart,
Our trust is frail and weak,
Silently we cry out;
Silently we weep.
The valley is where He wants you to look up
Keep the faith, God is near
Keep climbing the mountain of life's harshness.
He is your strength through many storms
Look up with believing trust.
Jesus' love never fails you.

Written by Paula Ann Woods
January 8, 2011
(A thought for strength in times of sadness)

God's Promise (more thoughts)

A promise made
Because of man's sin
A woman's sorrow
Pains of birth
Pierced and bruised
He shed his blood
A promise made
To save man's soul
From the beginning
To the end of time
A promise made
A promise fulfilled
Accepting God's Son
For all He died.

Written Feb. 6, 2011