It's Fun To Stay At The Y-M-C-A!

Do you want to know why I love working at the Y so much? THIS is why: They pass out these bookmarks that have the following words written on them, to every person who inquires about a new membership. This is so cool! On the front of the bookmark it says: "Strong To The Finish. 'Finish the race' -Acts 20:24 '...if only I may finish the race and complete the take the Lord Jesus has given me -- the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace.' Then on the back it says: "God's Winning Game Plan Realize God is holy and perfect; we are sinners and cannot save ourselves. Recognize who Jesus is and what He's done as our substitute. Repent by turning to God from sin. Receive Jesus Christ by faith as Savior and Lord. Respond to Jesus Christ in a life of obedience. Does God's plan make sense to you? Are you willing to repent and receive Jesus Christ? If so, express to God your need for Him. If you're not sure what to say, consider 'Suggested Prayer of Commitment' below. Remember that God is more concerned with your attitude than with the words you say. 'Lord Jesus, I need you. I realize I'm a sinner, and I can't save myself. I need your mercy. I believe that you died on the cross for my sins and rose from the dead. I repent of my sins and put my faith in you as Savior and Lord. Take control of my life, and help me to follow you in obedience. In Jesus' name. Amen' '...if you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved...for, 'Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'--Romans 10:9,13"
Any questions? This is the gospel that has just been shared with you along with the rest of the world. If you never have accepted Jesus, then you have just heard the truth proclaimed as simply as it could ever be said. Forget all the questioning, doubting, arguing, debating, dissecting, and intellectualizing. This is the truth. There are only two kinds of people in the world, the saved and the lost. Those who will be with Jesus when they die, and those who will be in hell. Which one will you be?

The First of Many Songs

"I Need You Here"

Lord, You told me
When I met You
That You'd hold me
When I need You

What I've noticed
As I'm walking along
You're beside me
You're inside me

CHORUS:
Still I'm tired of tryin' on my own to please You
I'm tired of lookin' through this world's view
I'm tired of doin' what I don't wanna do and grieving Your Spirit
So Lord, won't You help me win this fight against me
Please break the chains that are holding me
I'm asking for You Lord, for You to set me free
God, I'm reaching my arms out

I need You here
I need You here
I need You here
I need You here

More to come....this song's not finished yet....but that's all I have so far

The First of Many Poems

“Submission”

I thank You for all that You’ve done today
As I anticipate the blessings of tomorrow.
What Joy and what Hope lie in the future
That You have planned out for me!
With great Care have my days been made
And with equal Love let me take each one.
To have a freedom such as mine
Is a privilege to say the least.
I admit to taking it all for granted
And to keeping it all to myself.
I humbly ask for Your forgiveness
Though I am even unworthy of that.
I have silenced my own tongue
When it comes to the subject of You.
Inside, I can’t seem to say enough
And I know it’s Your Spirit working there.
I pray for such Release
Of these words within my heart.
My only tools as of now
Are simple pen and paper.
Somehow they are instrumental
Accompanying the innate gift in me.
This page may someday be graced
By the touch of scarred hands.
To be held on either side
Is all a poem can ask for.
But to be Understood by the Writer
Is all the Sinner may need.

Jeremiah 29:11
1 Corinthians 9:22

Name That Tune!

Can anyone name the song title and original artist of the lyrics in my Blog Title? Here's a hint: "Do, do, do, do, do-do *mute* do, do, do, do, do-do *mute*"

The First Time

Hello my fellow bloggers! How does this look? I'm a writer so I figured this template would fit me best. I'm a fairly simple person who isn't fond of bright, neon, polka dotted, frilly, fringy, poofy, loud colors or things. I prefer long, elegant, soft, solid, smooth, natural colors and things. Well, be on the lookout for some cool poems and songs! Until then...