SDR
There was nothing so great
'Bout the apple I ate
In the SDR
There's nothing too fine
About standing in line
At the SDR
There are very few toasts
A diplomat could boast
To the SDR
But when you do think
And you get on the brink
Of the SDR
You might find some food
If you try not to be rude
About the SDR
Student Dining Rooms
Arn't meant to be Whining Rooms
So 'Sip de Rice'
And be real nice
In the SDR
Three Inspirational Poems~
Let Me
A Prayer
Let this face, upturned
Reflect the light of heaven.
Let these hands, fresh washed
In blood, help cleanse the hearts of men.
Let these lips, speak words not their own
To turn the lost from their way.
Let my walk, mirror His
Who follows paths of holiness.
Let this heart, wait patient~
For the day I will wake in likeness of
Your purity.
Amen.
So be it unto me!
Great God, Unsearchable
Reflections on Isaiah 40:28-31
You asked me if I'd heard or known
How greatly You sit on Your throne,
How awesome is Your painted sky
And Your love, my alibi.
Your understanding You describe
As unsearchable, and when I
Look on the sky, from my high perch
I know its true, You cannot lie.
Indeed the entire universe
Proclaims your might
In eloquent verse
Both day and night!
Gently you do prod me
Asking "Have you heard?"
And truly I must answer
Your Greatness exceeds the word~
That told to me did promise
Might and power to the weak
And a never failing shower
Of Your presence and Your peace.
Can I help but trust in You?
You are great God, unsearchable
Your ways are high and pure
I know that You are able
To keep me from Death's lure.
I'll see You in the dark times
In the easy, with me You'll walk
And lead me on to victory
To You I'll always call.
I am Your child, great God unsearchable.
Teach Me
Fear, my Lord,
Your love casts out
So make me perfect
Without doubt!
You are prodding,
My heart you're pricking,
My chin is nodding,
But my fear's still sticking.
Is this weak vessel
Strong enough
To hold the damn
Where sin is tough?
Is this weak vessel
Weak enough
To only stand in
Love's simple stuff?
Only You know.
Yet You call me to go.
Teach me now
Your heart, Your way.
Let me in on
That secret stay.
The stay which no force of hell
Can breach~
I am so willing, Lord
Do, kindly teach!
Jesus is My Truest Friend
To my Savior
Jesus is my truest friend
I know he'll never leave.
And if my road should darken
(Yes, I know that day will come)
He by my side will make pure light
And by this lead me on.
Oh, Savior, friend
My one true love
My life must only end~
When, like You, I rise high above
To live eternal, changed
Even to Your likeness.
Wake me soon~
Oh, wake me very soon!
These thoughts were inspired by one of my favorite passages of scripture: psalms 17:3-8 & 15...
"You have tried my heart, you have visited me by night, you have tested me, and you will find nothing; I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress. With regard to the words of man, by the word of your lips I have avoided the ways of the violence. My steps have held fast to your paths; my feet have not slipped. I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my words. Wondrously show your steadfast love, O Savior of those who see refuge from their adversaries at your right hind. Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings...As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness."
I can't wait until I wake up in the morning that the Lord will come and find all my struggle for purity and striving to keep myself holy finished. By finished I mean complete. What a day that will be!
