As we walk in this pilgrimage journey of life, we must guard our hearts and minds. Our joy, our hope, and our faith is embedded in Christ. Within this world, so many things vie for our affections and fill our thoughts with desires. Yet, God is our greatest treasure.
He is our true joy. When I lay aside all else to seek Him, I find in Him all that I need. If truly I trust Him, then I will see His loving, protecting hand in ever detail of my life. When this journey is such that we walk through moments of sorrows, losses, and dark valleys that would seem to bring our hearts despair; we hear the echoing sweetness of God’s voice calling us to gaze upon Him. [bctt tweet=”Sometimes we must stand still like a baby before God with arms lifted up, our eyes fixed on Him.”] He is our Joy. He is the Love that can fill a broken heart to overflowing.
STAND HERE IN THIS PLACE
by Effie Darlene Barba
Through this journey of life
Midst it’s sorrows and strife
Came the Echoes of You
Hope arising anew
You’re my joy, my love song
In Your arms I am strong
When my life fell apart
You were there! My new start!
CHORUS
Let me stand here in this place
While I gaze upon Your face
Raising high my arms to You
While all else fades from my view
Within your arms wrapped tightly ‘round
Your whispering voice the only sound
Let this passion in me rise
‘Til it reaches to the skies
Light my heart a blazing fire
Loving You my sole desire
Help me cast all else aside
Content within your love abide
Dear God, Your child to be
For all eternity
My heart lay broken, crushed within
Burdened, chained distraught by sin
It was Your Grace that set me free
And filled my heart with joy and glee
CHORUS
Let me stand here in this place
While I gaze upon Your face
Raising high my arms to You
While all else fades from my view
Within your arms wrapped tightly ‘round
Your whispering voice the only sound
Let this passion in me rise
‘Til it reaches to the skies
Light my heart a blazing fire
Loving You my sole desire
Help me cast all else aside
Content within your love abide
Dear God, Your child to be
For all eternity
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Also, yesterday I added the streaming music of songs I wrote; please let me know what you think–keep or turn off–those who let me know their honest opinion I will give away a copy of “A Broken and Contrite Heart.”
The artist that drew the picture “A Broken and Contrite Heart” featured on my header and who designed my logo is Ronald Barba. To obtain your own portrait, logo, or art design please contact Ronald Barba at the email below. If you can dream it, he can draw or design it for you. Do you want to surprise someone with an extraordinary special gift of a personal portrait? An idea for a book cover? Or a new logo? Feel free to email him at Ron@Barba-Art.com to discuss any art projects.
©2015 Effie Darlene Barba
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