His Road, His Way

"...Jesus Himself drew near, and went with them." Luke 24:15

"My Child, there is a road in life.
It was hewn especially for you.
Not just anyone may travel this road;
No, not one, just Me and you.
The road will be rocky, difficult to travel,
We will engage many a storm on the way.
The rain may blind you;I will be your eyes.
You may fall; I will pick you up.
If you stumble; I will guide you.
No matter what we face, we will be together.
That, My Child, is what really matters.
Cling to Me, beloved.
I will show you the way home.

Author ~ Joyce Andrews Bickel
www.mycalvaryslove.com

LORD, You're Beautiful

"And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of  his glory" Isaiah 6:3

When I see a sky of blue
or a rainbow's radiant hues;
My heart cries,"Lord, You're beautiful!"
When I see the flower buds of spring
and all the new life the season brings;
My heart cries, "Lord, You're beautiful!"
When I look inside my heart and
know Golgotha was His part;
My heart cries, "Lord, You're beautiful!"
When I see His new life in me
Justified being the decree;
My heart cries, "Thank You!
My Lord, You're beautiful!"

Author ~ Joyce Andrews Bickel
www.mycalvaryslove.com

The Artist

"Therefore if anyone is in Christ he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold all things have become new." 2 Corinthians 5:17

Once upon a chiseling block
a heart so cold, hard, like rock.
The Artist works and sands away,
flaws that are there, content to stay.
Love works with patience aiding His plan;
stone becomes flesh beneath His hands.
A cry emerges from new life as it starts,
"My Lord! my God! You have made my heart.

Author ~ Joyce Andrews Bickel
www.mycalvaryslove.com

Mountains, A Silent Beauty

"...And God called to him out of the moumtain..."  Exodus 19:3

I see the mountains in the morning
     when the dew is at its best.
There, tall pines are cradled;
      little birds come to rest.
The mountains are a symphony,
      as early morning light;
Uncovers night's blanket, bringing
      beauty to my sight.
Forever they stand like sentinels
      silent, guarding the land;
Molded, shaped and brought into being,
      by God's creative hand.

Author ~ Joyce Andrews Bickel
www.mycalvaryslove.com

Just Give Me Jesus

"As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you." John 15:9

Just give me Jesus
     and let me be.
I want to sit at His feet and
     lean on His knee.
I long to gaze into His eyes;
     to see Him smile.
I would plead to stay forever,
     not just for a while.
Let the world have what
     it thinks it may need;
But just give me Jesus
     and let me be.

Author ~ Joyce Andrews Bickel
www.mycalvaryslove.com

The Lesson

"The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: "I have loved you with an everlasting love, I have drawn you with lovingkindness." Jeremiah 31:3

Jesus paid a price for me
       no one else would pay.
He covered me with love;
       when no one cared.
He felt my pain, He cried with me;
Jesus taught me to forgive.

Author~ Joyce Andrews Bickel
www.mycalvaryslove.com

Butterflies

"Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away, behold all things have become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17

I enjoy watching butterflies.
Do you know why?
They remind me of my Lord, you see;
Of how His grace transformed Life in me.
Once a caterpillar small and encumbered,
Until many days, the Lord knows the number.
When at last He prepares His work in me;
I am a beautiful butterfly
By His grace I am set free!

Author ~ Joyce Andrews Bickel
www.mycalvaryslove.com

Thank You, Father

Father,
     When I think of all the things You have brought me through in my life my heart is overwhelmed. Fountains of praise and thanksgiving bubble up in my heart because You have delivered me.
When I am in seasons of adversity I think of the sacrificial life and death of Your Son. My troubles may be cruel and harsh but they cannot be compared to the agony He suffered. I think on Your love and care for me for these thoughts bring comfort to my soul. They help me to endure life on earth until I stand before Your throne.
     Like David I ask, "What can I give to You for all Your goodness to me?" I do not have anything You need for all I have comes from Your hand. I give You my heart; I give it willingly, gladly. My life is of little value to anyone but You. Your Scriptures tell me I am to have the "mind of Christ". He is my strength, my life, my goal. Most joyfully I surrender my life to the Lordship of Christ. In doing this may You Father, be glorified with His Life in me to accomplish Your will for my life.
     Thank You for bringing me through the Red Seas of my life; for revealing Yourself to me in Your Son.
                In Jesus' Name

Author ~ Joyce Andrews Bickel
www.myclvaryslove.com