Category: Christian Poetry

If I could ever fully see the truth, the depth and breadth: God’s Love for me, how different then my life would be. I’d sing His praise so joyfully.

If I Could Only See

The Truth of God’s Love for Me

by Effie Darlene Barba

 

How is it Lord I could not see?

The heighth of love you have for me

A love so great it stretcheth far

To reach beyond the farthest star

So great that Christ on bended knee

Before He went to Calvary

Did to His Father make this plea

That I His bride might one day be

 

Chorus

He loved me so, that He did die

To pay the price for such as I

A wretched slave to sin and pride

My filthy rags I could not hide

Yet, still He called me to His side

Redeemed, beloved to be His bride

He clothed me in His Righteousness

Sealed and Secure: The Spirit’s Kiss

 

And when I think the width thereof

Expanding wide thine arms of love

From East to West Eternally

My sin was cast away from me

That Christ might fill this heart of mine

The Holy Spirits Work Divine

Rooted Grounded in God’s Love

I’m given strength to soar above

The pains and sorrows of this life

Never entangled by its strife

 

Chorus

He loved me so, that He did die

To pay the price for such as I

A wretched slave to sin and pride

My filthy rags I could not hide

Yet, still He called me to His side

Redeemed, beloved to be His bride

He clothed me in His Righteousness

Sealed and Secure: The Spirit’s Kiss

 

Oh, Lord help me to comprehend

The depth and length Love doth extend

Empowering me to rise each day

To sing with Joy, though skies are gray

Trusting in You to know what’s best

I shout with Joy for I am blessed

Because I know you loved me so

All doubt and fear, I bid to go

 

Chorus

He loved me so, that He did die

To pay the price for such as I

A wretched slave to sin and pride

My filthy rags I could not hide

Yet, still He called me to His side

Redeemed, beloved to be His bride

He clothed me in His Righteousness

Sealed and Secure: The Spirit’s Kiss

If I could ever fully see the truth, the depth and breadth: God’s Love for me, how different then my life would be. I’d sing His praise so joyfully.

DO YOU KNOW CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR?

If you don’t know Jesus Christ as your Savior: I urge you to go to my page titled How to Be Saved by clicking on this link. Because there is nothing more important than this, I urge you to seek Him today.

ARE YOU IN OF NEED PRAYER?

If you have a prayer request email me by clicking here

Or if you would like to tell me your story or thoughts  comment here

To view other poems you might consider:

Song of Praise to God, My Love, My Hope, My Joy

A Jealous Thread Had Filled My Heart

It Begins with Me

Do You Want to Know the Secret to Abiding Steadfast Joy?

ABIDING, STEADFAST JOY

A labor of love, this book provides you with 3 foundations of truth from the scripture which once known will provide you with abiding, steadfast joy. Undaunted by the storms of life; your joy will overflow.

 

 

 

WHEN INJUSTICE AND VIOLENCE REIGN:
Through a study of Nahum, Habukkuk, and Zephaniah; I brought their message into our modern times. Answering the questions of “Why, God?”

Providing a foundation of faith and hope; even, as we see so much evil in the world and in our nation. With so much sorrow and despair, this book I wrote to guide you into discovering God’s Perfect Plan of love; amid this chaotic world filled with life’s storms.

You may click on the picture for more information on either of these books.

ANOTHER Book Available

You can find this and all my books on Amazon.com, search Effie Darlene Barba or click this link to be taken there

OTHER RESOURCES AVAILABLE

If you want to know more about other books I have written: You can read more about each one at: Book Resources.

Or for inspirational photos or home decor click here.

©Effie Darlene Barba, 2018
Disclosure of Material Connection: I have not received any compensation for writing this post. I have no material connection to the brands, products, or services that I have mentioned except for my own books. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Footnotes and Credits

The picture is courtesy of Photo by Sara Rolin on Unsplash  The inscription I added.

And When My Final Word is Said

                              By Effie Darlene Barba

 

In all I do and all I say

I pray dear Lord that I display

Echoes of You, Your Grace Thereof

As flowing fountains of Your love

 

And when this flesh would dare say yes

And mind resounding no, unless

The final choice my heart does make

Lord, guide my heart for Your dear sake

 

At times this heart desires too much

When all I need is Glory’s touch

Your Grace can lift me high above

To soar upon Your wings of love

 

So, let me gaze upon Your face

To see Your loving eyes of grace

While feasting on Your words of life

Your peace removes all inner strife

 

That I might know the answer clear

Your honor, truth be all I hear

Amidst the clamoring thoughts within

Protect me Lord, to dare not sin

 

You know my heart and know it well

The secrets deep I dare not tell

And yet Your love has bid me come

Beloved, Redeemed Your child become

 

Teach me to love my family, friends

With Greater Love as truth ascends

To reach beyond this human heart

Your Joy and hope I might impart

 

So, let my life-song sing Your praise

Throughout the surplus of my days

And let my love flow forth Your Grace

To guide the lost to seek your face

 

And when my final word is said

With epitaph above my head

Let all who came to know my name

Your Glory find—Your love proclaim!

DO YOU KNOW CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR?

If you don’t know Jesus Christ as your Savior: I urge you to go to my page titled How to Be Saved by clicking on this link. Because there is nothing more important than this, I urge you to seek Him today.

ARE YOU IN OF NEED PRAYER?

If you have a prayer request email me by clicking here

Or if you would like to tell me your story or thoughts  comment here

To view other poems you might consider:

Song of Praise to God, My Love, My Hope, My Joy

A Jealous Thread Had Filled My Heart

It Begins with Me

Do You Want to Know the Secret to Abiding Steadfast Joy?

ABIDING, STEADFAST JOY

A labor of love, this book provides you with 3 foundations of truth from the scripture which once known will provide you with abiding, steadfast joy. Undaunted by the storms of life; your joy will overflow.

 

 

 

WHEN INJUSTICE AND VIOLENCE REIGN:
Through a study of Nahum, Habukkuk, and Zephaniah; I brought their message into our modern times. Answering the questions of “Why, God?”

Providing a foundation of faith and hope; even, as we see so much evil in the world and in our nation. With so much sorrow and despair, this book I wrote to guide you into discovering God’s Perfect Plan of love; amid this chaotic world filled with life’s storms.

You may click on the picture for more information on either of these books.

ANOTHER Book Available

You can find this and all my books on Amazon.com, search Effie Darlene Barba or click this link to be taken there

OTHER RESOURCES AVAILABLE

If you want to know more about other books I have written: You can read more about each one at: Book Resources.

Or for inspirational photos or home decor click here.

©Effie Darlene Barba, 2018
Disclosure of Material Connection: I have not received any compensation for writing this post. I have no material connection to the brands, products, or services that I have mentioned except for my own books. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Footnotes and Credits

Photo by Ronin Ron Custom Art  the words I added.

From Sorrow to Joy: Lord, All of You Eternally

By Effie Darlene Barba

 

Without the sorrows would I see

Your beauty rare—Your love for me?

Or would this heart be satisfied

With lesser things that build my pride?

 

Your love for me so great and grand

Allowed each tear as You had planned

That I might seek Your lovely face

 Eager to feel your arms of grace

 

And now, this Joy that fills my chest

Is mine because in You I rest

Your Glory lights my every trail

My precious treasure without fail

 

 I thought my heart would break in two

Until Your Love came into view

What mystery Your Grace Divine

My Darkest hour Your light did shine

 

This Joy, this hope, this love that’s mine

I feel Your spirit intertwine

Within my heart to nourish me

With all of You eternally

To view other poems you might consider:

Song of Praise to God, My Love, My Hope, My Joy

A Jealous Thread Had Filled My Heart

It Begins with Me

Or for more information regarding Suffering see:

5 Lessons from God About Painful Suffering

DO YOU KNOW CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR?

If you don’t know Jesus Christ as your Savior: I urge you to go to my page titled How to Be Saved by clicking on this link. Because there is nothing more important than this, I urge you to seek Him today.

ARE YOU IN OF NEED PRAYER?

If you have a prayer request email me by clicking here

Or if you would like to tell me your story or thoughts  comment here

Do You Want to Know the Secret to Abiding Steadfast Joy?

ABIDING, STEADFAST JOY

A labor of love, this book provides you with 3 foundations of truth from the scripture which once known will provide you with abiding, steadfast joy. Undaunted by the storms of life; your joy will overflow.

 

 

 

WHEN INJUSTICE AND VIOLENCE REIGN:
Through a study of Nahum, Habukkuk, and Zephaniah; I brought their message into our modern times. Answering the questions of “Why, God?”

Providing a foundation of faith and hope; even, as we see so much evil in the world and in our nation. With so much sorrow and despair, this book I wrote to guide you into discovering God’s Perfect Plan of love; amid this chaotic world filled with life’s storms.

You may click on the picture for more information on either of these books.

ANOTHER Book Available

You can find this and all my books on Amazon.com, search Effie Darlene Barba or click this link to be taken there

OTHER RESOURCES AVAILABLE

If you want to know more about other books I have written: You can read more about each one at: Book Resources.

Or for inspirational photos or home decor click here.

©Effie Darlene Barba, 2018
Disclosure of Material Connection: I have not received any compensation for writing this post. I have no material connection to the brands, products, or services that I have mentioned except for my own books. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Footnotes and Credits

Photo by Alyssa Boobyer on Unsplash

One night when sorrow filled my heart, I began to write.  This poem was among the first of many that later followed.  Still I turn to it when ever my heart is burdened to read it again as a reminder to me.  This is my song of Praise to God.

TO GOD-MY LOVE, MY HOPE, MY JOY

 by Effie Darlene Barba

 

My life-so filled with hopes and dreams

Lay shattered at Your feet

So many tears, so many pains

I laid before Your seat

 

Can I look upon Your face of love

And question what You’ve done?

For You have been my only hope

My only morning sun

 

You’ve seen my heart when crushed with pain

Your hands have held it tight

When I have been so weak, so frail

You’ve shown Your strength, Your might

 

You’ve held me close within Your arms

When darkness filled my night

And when I could not see my way

Your eyes, they gave me sight

 

I lay my life within Your hands

That You may heal my soul

And keep my eyes upon You Lord

That I may reach Your goal

 

Shine forth Your grace, Your mercy Lord

And let me be Your light

That all may see Your eyes of love

The blind, they might have sight

 

Let not the sorrows, nor the pains

Bring bitterness within

And give me strength to walk this path

Protect my heart from sin

 

I lay my heart, my soul, my dreams

Before Your throne of love

I lift my eyes to You, My God

And seek Your will above

 

You are the only one I need

To fill my heart with glee

It is Your face, my one true love

Tis all I need to see

 

So lift me up and hold me close

Reveal Your love divine

That through the holes within my heart

A world might see You shine

 

And if the sorrows of my past

Can touch a wayward one

I thank you Lord for each dark path

That lead them to Your son

 

I praise You now from mountains high

For each dark path I’ve trod

Twas there I found Your heart, Your love

Twas there I found You God

 

What great and wondrous joy I know

Because You are my king

And though the path I cannot see

My heart will trust and sing

 

A song of praise unto You Lord

Who knows what’s best for me

You’ll hold my hand and lead me on

In darkness, I can see

 

Your love, Your help, Your guiding hand

Is all I’ll ever need

So hold me close unto Your path

For this is all I plead

 

I’ll skip with joy along this path

Though darkness may surround

Because I know You hold my hand

My feet will ne’er touch ground

 

I cannot fall outside Your love

I cannot lose my way

I’ll hold my broken dreams once more

And see them real, one day

 

A song of praise unto You Lord

Who knows what’s best for me

You’ll hold my hand and lead me on

In darkness, I can see

 

Your love, Your help, Your guiding hand

Is all I’ll ever need

So hold me close unto Your path

For this is all I plead

 

 

DO YOU KNOW CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR?

If you don’t know Jesus Christ as your Savior: I urge you to go to my page titled How to Be Saved by clicking on this link. Because there is nothing more important than this, I urge you to seek Him today.

ARE YOU IN OF NEED PRAYER?

If you have a prayer request email me by clicking here

Or if you would like to tell me your story or thoughts  comment here

For more information regarding suffering see:

How Can Suffering Teach Obedience Resulting in True Joy?

Do You Want to Know the Secret to Abiding Steadfast Joy?

ABIDING, STEADFAST JOY

A labor of love, this book provides you with 3 foundations of truth from the scripture which once known will provide you with abiding, steadfast joy. Undaunted by the storms of life; your joy will overflow.

 

 

 

WHEN INJUSTICE AND VIOLENCE REIGN:
Through a study of Nahum, Habukkuk, and Zephaniah; I brought their message into our modern times. Answering the questions of “Why, God?”

Providing a foundation of faith and hope; even, as we see so much evil in the world and in our nation. With so much sorrow and despair, this book I wrote to guide you into discovering God’s Perfect Plan of love; amid this chaotic world filled with life’s storms.

You may click on the picture for more information on either of these books.

ANOTHER Book Available

You can find this and all my books on Amazon.com, search Effie Darlene Barba or click this link to be taken there

OTHER RESOURCES AVAILABLE

If you want to know more about other books I have written: You can read more about each one at: Book Resources.

Or for inspirational photos or home decor click here.

©Effie Darlene Barba, 2018
Disclosure of Material Connection: I have not received any compensation for writing this post. I have no material connection to the brands, products, or services that I have mentioned except for my own books. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

A Jealous Thread Had filled my Heart

by Effie Darlene Barba

 

A jealous thread had filled my heart

That from God’s truth I did depart

So, blinded by my thoughts of me

His love no longer could I see

 

Forgotten was the truth of grace

No longer could I see His face

Nor understand His plan for me

Was forged by Him to set me free

 

Desiring then His plan for her

His love for me became a blur

How could He love her more than me?

While sorrow then became my plea

 

His patient, gentle love then held

Unto my heart, though I rebelled

The flames of anger rose in me

Only His truth could set me free

 

Twas there He reached into my heart

To wash my sin, His love impart

His plan designed was best for me

Wrought from His love eternally

 

The trials that my life had faced

Had brought me low, til I embraced

Him as the only hope for me

The only treasure I could see

 

His love and grace there did abound

And overflow with joyous sound

His glory reaching forth to me

And point me to that rugged tree

 

On which He died that I might be

His precious love eternally

He’d planned the perfect life for me

That I might love with purity

 

He broke the chains that held me tight

The jealous threads that bound my night

Then filled me with His Love for me

Opened my eyes His heart to see

 

Amazing Grace! My Sovereign King

Had filled my heart with joy to sing

His plan had been His best for me

To learn to love with purity

DO YOU KNOW CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR?

If you don’t know Jesus Christ as your Savior: I urge you to go to my page titled How to Be Saved by clicking on this link. Because there is nothing more important than this, I urge you to seek Him today.

ARE YOU IN OF NEED PRAYER?

If you have a prayer request email me by clicking here

Or if you would like to tell me your story or thoughts  comment here

For more information regarding jealousy refer to the previous posts:

5 Lessons from God to Overcome Jealous Rage

How is Jealousy Like Flames From Hell

The Utter Insanity of My Jealous Thoughts

If God is a Jealous God, Why is Jealousy Bad?

Do You Want to Know the Secret to Abiding Steadfast Joy?

ABIDING, STEADFAST JOY

A labor of love, this book provides you with 3 foundations of truth from the scripture which once known will provide you with abiding, steadfast joy. Undaunted by the storms of life; your joy will overflow.

 

 

 

WHEN INJUSTICE AND VIOLENCE REIGN:
Through a study of Nahum, Habukkuk, and Zephaniah; I brought their message into our modern times. Answering the questions of “Why, God?”

Providing a foundation of faith and hope; even, as we see so much evil in the world and in our nation. With so much sorrow and despair, this book I wrote to guide you into discovering God’s Perfect Plan of love; amid this chaotic world filled with life’s storms.

You may click on the picture for more information on either of these books.

ANOTHER Book Available

You can find this and all my books on Amazon.com, search Effie Darlene Barba or click this link to be taken there

OTHER RESOURCES AVAILABLE

If you want to know more about other books I have written: You can read more about each one at: Book Resources.

Or for inspirational photos or home decor click here.

©Effie Darlene Barba, 2018
Disclosure of Material Connection: I have not received any compensation for writing this post. I have no material connection to the brands, products, or services that I have mentioned except for my own books. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Footnotes and Credits

Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash