LOOK UNTO JESUS
By Rosemarie Haas

When you are going through trouble,
and you don't know what to do,
look on to Jesus, and he will see you through.
When life starts to get tough,
and you think, no, no! This is enough!
Your hopes all crumbled and torn,
and your all tired and worn,
remember the Lord. He had to wear thorns.
When you've lost all your friends,
possessions, wealth, and trends,
your wealth, well being, and when your friends,
your very best friends, start to turn against you,
look unto Jesus, your savior, your redeemer and Lord.
And he will make you whole. And all nations will
proclaim, Jesus is Lord! The redeemer! King of kings,
and Lord of Lords!!

My name is Rachel and I have written a number of poems.

I SEE A LIGHT
I see a light
it's calling me;
to where, I don't know
to where, I shall see.

The light is God
creator of Earth;
he's been calling me
since the beginning of my birth.

He wants me to love him
and crown him King of Kings
to worship and serve him
because he's the greatest of all things.

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LORD
Lord, your glory reaches all;
you help me when I fall.

You lead me down my path;
and steer me clear of wrath.

You help me with my climb;
your there every time.

You heal my every pain,
and Lord I just wanted to say;
that you reign.

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PRAYER
Prayer,
It's talking to God;
it's listening too.
It's seeking his wisdom;
to learn what to do.

it's loving God;
and caring for others.
it's asking things;
and thanking for mothers.

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WALK WITH THE LORD
Walk With the Lord;
you won't need a sword.

Don't walk in fear;
and make sure he's near.

Walk in the light;
depend on his might.

You need his help to fight;
so stay in his sight.

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A LIGHT
A light in the darkness;
a lamp in a cave.
One warm glowing presence;
a presence to save.

A light that you follow;
a light that you see.
A light that will lead you;
and set yourself free.

This light is the pathway;
to treasures unseen.
To lead you to places;
where none is mean.

This light is our Savior;
A Savior that is keen.
He knows every person;
and everything's seen.

He knows us and loves us;
he cares for us all.
He loves us so dearly;
guides us when we fall.

He made many wonders;
accomplished most things.
Provides for all creatures;
and brings all good things.

The Savior did much more;
he made the whole Earth.
He made special places;
and gave all things birth.

His bountiful mercy;
reflects on us all.
His never ending grace;
helps us when we fall.

He calls for attention;
so that we might see.
That he is not one;
but that he is three.

He is God the Father;
he is God the son.
He is God the spirit;
but he is still one.

Together they can do;
more than they have done.
What all do these three do?
Just look at the son.

The sons name is Jesus;
was born on the Earth.
He died on the cross;
and helped give all things birth.

He always give life
to those who accept.
Just simply believe;
and he'll do the rest.

Ask the Holy Spirit;
to live in your heart.
Pray for his healing.
He'll hit like a dart.

To pray just this instant;
here's what you must do.
Just say any message;
and it will get through.

To God the Creator;
he makes all things right.
He knows and he does all;
that is good in his sight.

Together they make up;
the light that we see.
they keep out all darkness;
he does it as three

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AN EASY LIFE
An Easy Life I want to live,
Why must it be so hard?
An easy life, a jumping goal,
why must it be so far?

It is not God that brings about
those poisonous hurting stings.
It is Satan clear enough,
he brings all those bad things.

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THANKFUL
I'm thankful for...

puppies kittens
and a bat
mirrors, clothes
and my green hat.

My desk
and food
and lima beans
and my fathers hair that's green.

computer and
a bulldozer
my brand new bike
that won't tip over.

My fuzzy robe
and little dolls.
My shiny purse
to shop in malls.

Striped pajamas
underwear
lions tigers
grizzly bears.

Wire strips
and broken pens
dainty skirts
and contact lens.

Holed shoes
and nice trash cans
all my longing
waiting fans.

Posters, books and
red blue clocks
hangers green
and my new blocks

Everything
I'm thankful for
even brown and
blackish greenish doors

God's Promise

I asked the Lord for safety
from waters deep and flowing
I asked the Lord for love
that's never stopped from going.

Of Course I'll always lead you
and stay right by your side
I'll always love and lead you
till after you have died.

How do I know this promise
is one that you will keep?
What proof can you give me
that I won't need to weep.

This rainbow I have placed here
will be my main reminder.
If I lose this promise
I'm sure that I will find her.

As surely as the sun comes up
and rises in the west
I will try to keep this promise
doing only my very best.

As surely as the seasons change
and Earth goes round the sun.
I will always keep this promise
until all work is done.

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IN THE SHADOW OF HEROD
A long time ago
Herod the Great
built a huge castle
that soon would not fate.

Huge and tall
and big all around.
yet a stronger force
was in Bethlehem town.

Though only a baby
with no strength or power.
when he grew up
he would break that tall tower.

Though hard to believe
that he had control;
he died on the cross
to save all our souls.

no matter how big
the evil powers seem;
God's in control
and his love he redeems.

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FREEDOM
At one time the Zealots
(Some freedom fighting Jews)
broke away from the Romans
though there number was few.

They hid in a building
and stood their for long.
They had all thier freedom
Until something went wrong.

The Romans broke through the stone wall
and burned up the wood.
The Romans had caught them
and there they all stood.

Not wanting to be captives
something had to be done.
The fathers went home
and killed all thier sons.

They killed all thier children
and killed all thier wives.
Then ten killed the fathers
and they killed the five.

The last killed himself
the zealots were gone.
We must be like them
and this won't be wrong.

That's how committed
to God we must be.
though not in the same way
do anything for three.

Though God may not want us
to do what they did.
We must be that committed
and all pleasures must rid.

God must go first
before even our lives.
it will be wrong
if he gets place five.

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ONE LIVING GOD
There's.......

One living God
and not any other
he gives and he did all
and even gave mothers

He created the world
all ants, birds, and flowers
he made plants and animals
and controls the rain showers

He made every human
and gave up his son.
He manages all things
and all things he runs.

He is the only
real and true God.
Though humans have many more
they are all frauds.

You just don't look at him
for pleasure and fun
you listen and hear him
and know what's be done

We must stay to him
and not sway away.
For any competition
is a sin every day.

He's the first and the last
no idols are right.
God would sure beat them
if they had a fight.

Our heart must be on him
when worshipping him
It must be our whole heart
and the light can't be dim.

Serve just the Lord
and set up reminders
so if you forget him
you shall soon find him.

Do not only turn
against every fake.
Serve God always
and great service make.

Who trusts in the Lord
will always be fruitful.
Have numerous blessings
if he is truthful.

Faith is required
for the last day.
Those who don't have it
will be sent away.

WHAT IS CHRISTMAS
Ellisa '97

A little girl once said to me,
What does Christmas mean to you and me.

She kept on going and said:
For I just cannot see,
it all scares me!

So much confusion,
Between trees,
and dresses,
and wrapping paper messes.

I responded:
God sent Jesus his only son,
to die for us.
You cannot get to heaven on just a bus.
Christmas is the day he sent the lord
To come and live with us.

It's his birthday you might say.
But instead we give present to one another.

I don't understand that all...
You can not reach Jesus by a call.

Through prayer talk
through prayer you speak..,
go ahead and be a Jesus Freak.

~CALVARY LOVE~
Written by Hannah & Joshua Mc. - Rochester, Ny

Jesus died on the cross for you and for me~
This is Calvary Love~
When you put others before yourself~
This is Calvary love~
When you ask What would Jesus do?
This is Calvary Love~
When we tell others all about Jesus~
This is Calvary Love~
Will you live and walk like this...
In God's Calvary Love?

Jesus is the light today, everywhere He shows us the way. Up a rocky
hill, down a steep slope , don't worry, have hope! Jesus is the light
through all times, if it is harsh or kind. Jesus is the light, follow His
path,if somebody says something funny, laugh and laugh and laugh.

HE IS OUR BEST FRIEND, AND FATHER
Beth Smith, 9

He sits with us when we are sick and heals us,
when we are sleeping or when we are not so good he
never turns his back on us,
when a person makes fun of you he says that they may
make fun of you but you really are nice you did not say
anything back, If you have a friend that is sick or hurt
really bad he will be with both of you

NOW IS THE TIME, HERE IS THE PLACE
Jewel Smith-11

Now will you wake up to darkness,
and see your brother and say nothing.
Run out the door
see everyone in darkness too.
What is today?
For have we forgotten?
Us of selfish,
of sin
of pity.
But in the afternoons of today,
you finally feel that you have done something
unworthy
that this man on the valley hill would not be proud of.

GOD IS THE SUN
by Amanda Tewell age 7

God is the sun shining down on us
making us warm
Jesus is the rain helping us to grow

YOU THINK SO?
Krystal - Creation Kid

You think about yourself,everybody does.
Chirist never did.
You think you're having it bad.
Christ went through much more,
for you
Just think,
Would you do that?

HE IS THE MUSIC YOU ARE THE SONG
-Krystal Smith - Creation Kid

He is the music you are the song.
He is the sun that shines all day long
And you are the clouds sitting in the sky
sitting there
Waiting
And Waiting longer
For Him to come
And carry you in his arms

DROP A PEBBLE IN THE WATER
by James W. Foley
from The Best Loved Poems of the American People

DROP A PEBBLE in the water: just a splash and it is gone;
But there's half-a-hundred ripples circling on and on and on,
Spreading, spreading from the center, flowing on out to the sea.
And there is no way of telling where the end is going to be.

Drop a pebble in the water: in a minute you forget,
But there's little waves a-flowing, and there's ripples circling yet,
And those little waves a-flowing to a great big wave have grown;
You've disturbed a mighty river just by dropping in a stone.

Drop an unkind word, or careless: in a minute it is gone;
But there's half-a-hundred ripples circling on and on and on.
They keep spreading, spreading, spreading from the center as they go,
And there is no way to stop them, once you've started them to flow.

Drop and unkind word, or careless: in a minute you forget;
But there's little waves a-flowing, and there's ripples circling yet,
And perhaps in some sad heart a mighty wave of tears you've stirred,
And disturbed a life was happy ere you dropped that unkind word.

Drop a word of cheer and kindness: just a flash and it is gone;
But there's half-a-hundred ripples circling on and on and on,
Bearing hope and joy and comfort on each splashing, dashing wave
Till you wouldn't believe the volume of the one kind word you gave.

Drop a word of cheer and kindness: in a minute you forget;
But there's gladness still a-swelling, and there's joy a-circling yet,
And you've rolled a wave of comfort whose sweet music can be heard
Over miles and miles of water just by dropping one kind word.