A Lifetime’s Value

Completed October 25, 2006
This poem talks about the uncertainties of life. People die, others have had their share of pains, physically and emotionally. But the reality is that there is a spiritual dimension in this life. Make every time an opportunity to share the wonderful love of Jesus - before it's too late!

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In an hour, every single minute’s precious.
For in this short moment in time that has just passed,
Some people have died – the die for them is cast.

In a day, every hour is so important.
For in this one whole day that has just elapsed,
Many people have experienced pain – collapsed.

In a week, every day is just as priceless.
For in this time period that has just passed by,
People have felt so lost and have asked God “Why?”

In a month, every week must be well valued.
For in this month-long journey that has ended,
Many people’s hearts and souls can’t be mended.

In a year, every month should be accounted.
Because as a person grows a year older,
Some hearts grow with warmth; while others grow colder,

Every minute, hour, day, week, month, year – a chance!
Therefore, we should view life as to be cherished.
Share God’s love now lest lives forever perish.

Of Places

Completed October 19, 2006

This poem is about daydreaming - something done when the work's catching up on you or when you don't have anything to do. Oh, how I wished I were in some other place, enjoying what I'm doing, being happy and all. You'll catch a glimpse of some places that I wanted to go and experience, but I am reminded once again not to confuse dreams with reality. But it doesn't hurt to think about them for the purpose of not being so ignorant about them, right?

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I wanted to go somewhere very far –
Far from the routines and habits of life.
Where I could find peace, joy and happiness
And live and enjoy life to its fullness.

Imagine a small cottage by the woods
Filled with the sound of nature’s surrounding.
From the hoot of owls to the buzz of bugs,
All’s enjoyable – no need for earplugs!

Picture out staying in a snowy lodge
Where temperature is all the time low.
You’ll soon discover the soft, white splendor
While trying all the winter games outdoor.

Visualize the ocean in front of you
As waves splash upon your body and feet.
Building sand castles, smelling ocean breeze –
Take a break from life’s stress with style and ease.

Somewhere below the cool and vast valley
Runs the clear water of a flowing stream.
Living life with what you pick-up or catch –
This kind of life is a sure ideal match!

It’s not bad to dream of special places
but it mustn’t hide truth from reality.
Just to experience a deeper knowledge
Of what it's like to live over the hedge.

Name of Jesus

Completed October 16, 2006

This poem focuses on the mighty name of Jesus. The precious name and blood of Jesus washed away my sins at Calvary. The saving name of Jesus rescued me from death after I believed, accepted, and received Him. His life-changing name transformed me into a new being who now and forever wants to worship and glorify that same magnificent and majestic name - the name of Jesus!

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There is something about that name
That simply leaves me not the same.

Jesus showed me life’s not a game
By taking the road not to fame.

He told me of my own dark shame
And yet there is no need to blame
Since He already overcame.

“Believe in His name!” I now claim
And then into my life He came.
His son right away I became.

I’ll give Him all praise and acclaim
For I view life with a new frame.

To glorify Him is my aim.
His name forever I’ll proclaim.

Someone Precious

This is a chant song that talks about finding what's truly precious in life. From the fellowship today based on Luke's parable of the rich fool, I am once again reminded that pursuing my dreams is not bad. The bad thing is when I only focus my time and energy on my dreams and believe that that's all there is to life. There's someone more precious than material things - it's my Jesus!

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Verse 1:
People walking down the road
To a place where there is “Gold?”
I don’t know if this is true,
But I want to know, how about you?

Chorus 1:
It’s true, it’s true.
I have found someone precious.
It’s true, it’s true.
I have found my Jesus.

Verse 2:
People asking: "What’s the matter?"
"What’s the noise and all the chatter?"
I tell them that this I know
If you want to see then you must go.

Chorus 2:
It’s free, it’s free.
I received someone precious.
It’s free, it’s free.
I received my Jesus.

Verse 3:
Now I live with peace within.
‘Cause I’m free from all my sin.
All because of God’s great love,
Through Jesus, the Son, sent from above.

Chorus 3:
It’s marvelous.
I now know what’s most precious.
It’s marvelous.
I love you, my Jesus.