To go beyond
And give your all
Without complaint
A challenging call
To show up lift up
In rain or shine
To set aside self
And what we call “mine”
Extra extra
Is what it’s all about
Beyond the ordinary
That’s without a doubt
Though life may weigh down
Then persist and be true
Gain strength from above
To be faithful to do
Extra extra
Let His light shine
To speak and to listen
With heart and mind
Daily companionship
With a close friend
Oh, faithful hearer
When I doubt
My strong supporter
Strength and guide
Through every moment
God’s presence here
Prayer
From “My Words to Live By”
Charlotte-Anne Allen
Standing firm
Giving hope and encouragement
Caring and true
Unswayed by those of ill intent
Loyal faithful
Never abandoning you
Reliable dependable
Upholding goodness and truth
Determined and steady
Speaking up for the oppressed
Working and willing
Steadfast
Right ways and true
Equitable even-handed
Accurate incorruptible
Faithfulness goes before
Founded on love
What will guide you
Truth and clear vision
Words spoken without deceit
Ears hearing
Eyes seeing
Hearts receptive
Principle and integrity
Must be included
Doing no wrong
Upright and honest
Exactly …That’s it!
Just justice!
To speak and to listen
With heart and mind
Daily companionship
With a close friend
Oh, faithful hearer
When I doubt
My strong supporter
Strength and guide
Through every moment
God’s presence here
Prayer
From “My Words to Live By” c-a allen
Standing regardless
Steadfast and true
Loyal devoted
Committed in all
Whatever befalls
Never abandons
Constant presence
Resolute determined
Speaking true loving fully
Faithful
From “My Words to Live By” c-a allen
In time of need
Pain sorrow loss
Console Encourage
Lighten the load
Love’s touch
Steady and true
Faithful presence
Comfort
From “My Words to Live By” c-a allen
Zechariah and Elizabeth upon the path
To them came joyful word
Rejoice, a son to fill their lives
Messenger to prepare the way
Mary and Joseph lead by God
Angel-greeted, faithful, and true
Rejoice, rejoice Messiah to come
Emmanuel, God is with us
Through Nazareth and Judean hills
Arrived at lowly stable
Rejoice, Bethlehem to see the child
Angel-announced and shepherd-followed
From eastern lands the wise men traveled
Followed a shining star of hope
Rejoice, rejoice a king is born
Gifts offered to humble home
To Egypt now, as former time
Now flee, oh flee far from
Earthly king blinded to good news
The story will continue
Jerusalem upon the mountain
Journey on, journey true
Rejoice, oh people of faith
Step now, for Christmastide
Faithful comes a mighty God
Light shines to show the way
Place of shelter, gift of grace
Worship now… upon this Christmastide journey
Graceful arms lift and reach,
Raising hands on high;
Expressions of tune and song.
Oh, dance in joyful celebration!
Rhythmic feet point and tap,
Upward sway and leap;
Ever forward, persevere.
Oh, dance in joyful celebration!
Faithful Father! Creator Lord!
Always by our side.
Moving in life’s daily dance.
Oh, dance in joyful celebration!
Let them praise his name with dancing… Psalm 149:3a
I will celebrate before the Lord. 2 Samuel 6:21
The Still Small Voice 