Excuse me your house is on fire!
Excuse me, your house is on fire!
I am sorry for waking you, but your house is on fire.
I just thought you should know before you go to sleep forever,
Before the flames burn your skin and you cry out in pain.
And the smoke chokes off your breath of life and you regret the slumber.
I thought you and your family might just want away to escape death.
It is going to get very hot in here and you’re going to want cool water.
I know a much better place to live than here.
My Father has a big house and there is room enough for all.
Please hurry before it is too late to change your mind.
I know we don’t know each other but we would have time to learn.
Excuse me your house is on fire and you ready do need to get out.
The building, the furniture, the computers, the TV, the clothes, and the Money can all be replaced but you cannot. You are special.
It would pain me if I stood by and did nothing and let you burn.
I could not live with myself, so please listen to me and choose life.
It really is the best choice and you will not regret it.
Excuse me your house is on fire and you ready do need to get out, now!
It sound silly that you would have to stand and argue with someone that they need to get out of a burning house, but do we not do the same with God. We are headed for Hell and we don’t want to know it real. He knocks on our door and said there is a way out, we don’t have to die. We just pull the cover back over our heads and go back to sleep grumbling don’t bother me now. Go knock on someone else door.
I am working for the census and the excuses I hear with it are just like the ones I hear people give to God.
1. I would have filled it out but I never got the form. I did not know it was coming and I did not know anyone that could tell me where to get one. I would have been saved but no one ever told me how. How was I suppose to know the answer was in the Bible or that people at church could tell me how? Really, shouldn’t God leave heaven and come down here and tell me himself.
2. How could anyone be expected to fill this out? It is way too long and complicated. Living the Christian life is just too much work I am waiting for a better way that requires me to do nothing, or better yet lets me do whatever feels good without a cost. I don’t want to think or make a choice.
3. I know I should have done it but I just do have time. You always come when it is inconvenient. I need to let the cows in it is about to rain and the boys need to go to their baseball game. Strange we mail the form, send a reminder, I have come by your house three times and left a note with my phone number saying I was trying to get the information. I would have thought at some point there would have been a painless time. We do the same with God. I can’t go to church today it’s my only day to sleep in. I can’t walk the aisle today I am busy I do it next week when things are not as pressing it will be better then. The cross does look that comfortable to me but Christ filled it anyway.
4. Are you sure you did not get it? I know I sent it. It had all my information. I when to church, I walked the aisle, I bought fire insurance was that not enough. Are you sure, my name is not written in the book of life? What I was supposed to know Jesus not just about him? You don’t mean, He really wanted to get to know me?
5. I can’t fill out this form. It just some new idea the government has to get all our money and information. I don’t know about you but the census is only every ten years and the IRS finds me every April 15. It is not a new idea the government has been doing it before the birth of Christ. At least now we don’t have to travel every year back to the place of our birth. I might not should say that to loud the business people might revive it. We do the same with church and preachers. The church only wants our money, our time, and our souls. It is easy for the preacher, he is called for it. God never ask anything of him. It his job not mine to do this work. Why should I do it? I mean it work.
6. One of the houses I went to had weeds in the driveway that came to the bottom of my van’s windows and the house door was covered with cobwebs. According to the neighbors, someone lived there although I never caught him to get him to fill out the forms. Sometimes our lives just get grown over with so many worries and care of life that we miss the one that could save us from the weeds. He knows how to mow them down and send them packing. He knows how to grow good seed.
7. One of the apartments I went to had music blaring, I knock and knock but no one came out. I left a note in the door and they took it out. While I was at the neighbor’s door, they came out and walked by me as if I was not there. I said. “Hi” and they acted as if they could not hear. Some of us have heard and ignored God’s knock so long that we cannot see Him or recognize His voice. We need to be careful because He will not always knock. Just like with the red light special there are only certain times that you can get the deal. If you can still here the call the time to answer it is now.
8. One told me that they got my note. They were just hoping that if they ignored me I would just go away and they could forget about the census as if it never existed. Do not people do the same with Christ? If we do not talk about a real heaven and real hell then I don’t have to worry about them and they will just go away. Not! If you don’t believe me just try that with your bills. Both will find you out in the end.
9. One lady told me that she would not fill out the census because we list unmarried partner as a choice under relationship so we were supporting gay rights. I have found several unmarried partners but no gays yet. Some of us don’t want to come to God because at some point we have to call sin, Sin. The form it takes does not matter. They are all bad enough to deserve death. We just don’t want to admit that we can’t have things our way. We don’t want to submit to someone else rules. We don’t want to ask forgiveness or grant forgiveness to someone else. We want to pretend that we are God and the rules do not apply to us.
10. One lady apologized for not inviting me in from the heat because her house was a mess and she was not dress for company. She had five small kids. I told her it was ok that it would only take a few minutes and she had not seen my house it looked just as bad. Some of us think that we have to clean ourselves up before we can come to God. The trouble is we can’t. We are cleaning with filthy rags. Jesus knew what my house looked liked before He came knocking on my door and chose to come in anyway. He did not condemn my lack of cleanliness just said, “Let me help you get this place in order.” I am glad that God look at the desire of my heart to do right and not the mess that I am wearing because I failed to do so.
11. I am not going to fill out the census I don’t trust the government to do what it says. This one I understand a little better not everything in the census goes as planned nor is perfect. Some people don’t trust God. At times, I have been one of them. It is hard to trust when the bills are due and the paycheck is late or the job is lost. It is hard to trust God when your daughter is on life support or you’re putting a love one in the grave. It is hard to trust God when you are going through divorce and all your friends leave. It is hard to trust God when you said I want and He says, but you don’t need. There is a reason they call it faith. It was hard for Him to take my shame and walk up that hill to Calvary. He too had to trust His Father. But His promises are true and He is ever faithful.
12. One of the houses I went to had a sign, “Dog bites, Don’t Enter.” Some people have been hurt, abused, shunned by the Christian that are suppose to love them and have a big ”Keep Out” sign. So, we don’t enter, but they still need us and God. Sometime they just need to know they count.
13. And then there was lucky number 13 person. His neighbor told me that he had won the lottery and that this was his second home. He was away and would not be back for some time. I really need to speak to him to find out how do I get those winning numbers? Some of us get so caught up in making money, or spending money that we don’t have time to stay home and spend time looking for God. We are so busy He can never find us home willing to sit, have a cup of tea and chat.
14. Why should I be counted? What good does it do and why does anyone need to know? First it is the law that you fill out the census. Second it is used to determine how many votes your state has, how many new school we expect to need, shows what areas of the country are growing fastest. This country is in the biggest mess that I have ever seen, but I am still of the opinion that it is still the best country that ever has been and I am glad to be counted as an American. I am still glad to be called a Christian and want my name on that heavenly roll book and at the end of my days; I want my life to count. No one will remember that I was a biller, teacher, office help, sales clerk and census worker. Some may remember that I was a wife and mother. But, the greats complement will be, “I am in heaven in part because of you.”
15. And then there was man I caught unaware. He was taking an afternoon nap when I knocked. The wood door was open and just his screen door was between his dog and me. His boxer made a dash for the door, fortunately he just wanted to play. The guy was grabbling with one hand for his dog because he did not what her to frighten me and trying to put on his boxers with the other. I told him the dog and I was cool to take his time I could wait. I could wait but one day God will not. No one ever get up as said I think I died today. We all know that it will come, but always think we have just one more minute, one more chance. Will you be caught unaware with your pants down by God?
Excuse me your house is on fire and you ready do need to get out, now! Hell is not the vacation home that you want to retire to one day. You need to get out while you can.
Kathy Barnes
Copyright 5-17-2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Salvation Plan
Heaven or Hell the choice is yours. Can you live with your choice?
There is no person Jesus won’t touch or answer when they ask forgiveness, desperate people, discourage people, suffering people, grieving people, tormented people, imperfect people, trashy people, weak people, fearful people, doubtful people, different looking people, those that have made a mess out of their lives, murders, thieves, liars, those guilt of sexual aversions, those that are holier than thou on the outside and dead on the inside. He loves them all but not their sin. He has made away out through the cross. All have a choice to make heaven or hell, to believe or not.
All it takes is a statement: Lord, if your are real I want to know you not just about you. Show yourself to me become real in my life. I need You.
Plan of Salvation
1. For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Roman 8:23
2. While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16
3. Admit you are a sinner: If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us. 1 John 1:9 Wash me and I shall be whiter than snow. Psalm 51:7
4. We were therefore buried with Him through baptism. Romans 6:4
5. Grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:18
6. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. Revelation 2:10
Salvation Prayer
Dear Lord Jesus, I believe that you died for me on the cross and rose again to give eternal life. I ask you to forgive me of my sins and take total control of my life. Thank You for saving me and making me your child. In Jesus Name. AMEN.
There is no person Jesus won’t touch or answer when they ask forgiveness, desperate people, discourage people, suffering people, grieving people, tormented people, imperfect people, trashy people, weak people, fearful people, doubtful people, different looking people, those that have made a mess out of their lives, murders, thieves, liars, those guilt of sexual aversions, those that are holier than thou on the outside and dead on the inside. He loves them all but not their sin. He has made away out through the cross. All have a choice to make heaven or hell, to believe or not.
All it takes is a statement: Lord, if your are real I want to know you not just about you. Show yourself to me become real in my life. I need You.
Plan of Salvation
1. For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Roman 8:23
2. While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16
3. Admit you are a sinner: If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us. 1 John 1:9 Wash me and I shall be whiter than snow. Psalm 51:7
4. We were therefore buried with Him through baptism. Romans 6:4
5. Grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:18
6. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. Revelation 2:10
Salvation Prayer
Dear Lord Jesus, I believe that you died for me on the cross and rose again to give eternal life. I ask you to forgive me of my sins and take total control of my life. Thank You for saving me and making me your child. In Jesus Name. AMEN.
Friday, May 7, 2010
A Mother's Love
A Mother’s love knows joy beyond her wildest dreams
When she looking into the face of newborn life
So very small, precious, and priceless.
A Mother’s heart knows pain and she willing to up give her own life
If it would cause her child to be free of pain.
A Mother can be wise or foolish but her hands shape the nations.
Sadly, some only curse the life they made and abandon it.
If she is wise, a mother’s lullabies teach God’s word
And her knees are bend in pray for her children
For as long as they have breathe it is not too late for them.
Eve was the first mother to know the joy of new life and the happiness it brings. She was also the first to know the sorrow of one child killing the other. Her mother’s heart would have been broken with pain. She still mourned for the lost of both.
Hannah cried before the Lord for years longing for a son that she could not bring forth. However, when Samuel was just a twinkle in her eye’s she faithful gave in back to the Lord her most prized gift. Are we willing to do the same?
Rebecca foolishly loved one son more than another and pitted Jacob against Esau.
Rachel died giving birth to Benjamin. What greater love could a mother have? He may never seen her face but she was always there watching over him.
Leah gave birth to one child after another hoping to win their father’s love.
Jochebed risk her life to save her son by placing him in God’s hand. The babe Moses live was spared by floated in a basket in the mighty Nile. He grew up to lead a nation with his brother Aaron, and sister, Miriam because of mother love and wisdom.
Mothers under Harold’s rule weep for children ripped from their arms and could not be comforted for they were no more. Today mothers likewise weep for those lost in war, to cancer, accidents, or abortions and would give anything for one more minute with them.
Abigail gave birth to Daniel only to have him led away as a captive prisoner. Did she see his return to power or him lying with loins?
Hagar was send away by her husband and abandon in the deserts. She pleaded with the Lord for Ishmael life and won his blessing.
Bathsheba was the adulterous woman yet her son Solomon sat upon the throne of David.
Rahab was harlot turned mother of Godly Boaz and great grandmother of Jesus.
Elizabeth gave birth in her later years to the greatest son born of woman John the Baptist. Just as Sarah gave birth in old age to Isaac.
Did she every wonder am I to old for this?
Mary mother of Jesus was able to see his miracle and wisdom. She would have been so proud. She also saw her child brutally murdered. What pain and loss she must have felt.
The Canaanite women beg Jesus to free her daughter from demon possession showing much faith and persistent to win her wish for her daughter to have a chance again at life.
The Shunem women trusted in the Prophet Elisha to bring her son back from the dead. She went riding at full speed to bring the healer to her son.
Salome not knowing what she was asking requested her son James and John to sit at Christ's right hand. Like most mother she wanted the best for her sons.
Eunice and her mother Lois taught Peter on their knees the love of God and raised a Godly man even with a father that was not a believer.
Maybe you recognize yourself or your mother.
Maybe you long to have a good mother
That was willing to say, “I love You, no matter what!”
God has a mother’s heart
He will love You, no matter what!
He died for you to have life.
He can heal and bind up all your wounds.
Like all mothers, He forgive His children.
He loves to give good gifts to His children.
Let him hold you in His arms of Love.
Let Him be a mother to you and teach you how to be a mother.
Kathy Barnes
Copyright 5-6-2010
When she looking into the face of newborn life
So very small, precious, and priceless.
A Mother’s heart knows pain and she willing to up give her own life
If it would cause her child to be free of pain.
A Mother can be wise or foolish but her hands shape the nations.
Sadly, some only curse the life they made and abandon it.
If she is wise, a mother’s lullabies teach God’s word
And her knees are bend in pray for her children
For as long as they have breathe it is not too late for them.
Eve was the first mother to know the joy of new life and the happiness it brings. She was also the first to know the sorrow of one child killing the other. Her mother’s heart would have been broken with pain. She still mourned for the lost of both.
Hannah cried before the Lord for years longing for a son that she could not bring forth. However, when Samuel was just a twinkle in her eye’s she faithful gave in back to the Lord her most prized gift. Are we willing to do the same?
Rebecca foolishly loved one son more than another and pitted Jacob against Esau.
Rachel died giving birth to Benjamin. What greater love could a mother have? He may never seen her face but she was always there watching over him.
Leah gave birth to one child after another hoping to win their father’s love.
Jochebed risk her life to save her son by placing him in God’s hand. The babe Moses live was spared by floated in a basket in the mighty Nile. He grew up to lead a nation with his brother Aaron, and sister, Miriam because of mother love and wisdom.
Mothers under Harold’s rule weep for children ripped from their arms and could not be comforted for they were no more. Today mothers likewise weep for those lost in war, to cancer, accidents, or abortions and would give anything for one more minute with them.
Abigail gave birth to Daniel only to have him led away as a captive prisoner. Did she see his return to power or him lying with loins?
Hagar was send away by her husband and abandon in the deserts. She pleaded with the Lord for Ishmael life and won his blessing.
Bathsheba was the adulterous woman yet her son Solomon sat upon the throne of David.
Rahab was harlot turned mother of Godly Boaz and great grandmother of Jesus.
Elizabeth gave birth in her later years to the greatest son born of woman John the Baptist. Just as Sarah gave birth in old age to Isaac.
Did she every wonder am I to old for this?
Mary mother of Jesus was able to see his miracle and wisdom. She would have been so proud. She also saw her child brutally murdered. What pain and loss she must have felt.
The Canaanite women beg Jesus to free her daughter from demon possession showing much faith and persistent to win her wish for her daughter to have a chance again at life.
The Shunem women trusted in the Prophet Elisha to bring her son back from the dead. She went riding at full speed to bring the healer to her son.
Salome not knowing what she was asking requested her son James and John to sit at Christ's right hand. Like most mother she wanted the best for her sons.
Eunice and her mother Lois taught Peter on their knees the love of God and raised a Godly man even with a father that was not a believer.
Maybe you recognize yourself or your mother.
Maybe you long to have a good mother
That was willing to say, “I love You, no matter what!”
God has a mother’s heart
He will love You, no matter what!
He died for you to have life.
He can heal and bind up all your wounds.
Like all mothers, He forgive His children.
He loves to give good gifts to His children.
Let him hold you in His arms of Love.
Let Him be a mother to you and teach you how to be a mother.
Kathy Barnes
Copyright 5-6-2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Worship
Angels above never cease to praise and adore the Almighty God.
Believers below bow before the Bread of life.
Creatures that creep, and crawl prostrate themselves before the Creator.
Devoted hands are lifted to glorify God’s deliverance of man.
Eagles soar high into the heaven to extol their joyful praises.
Falling down before the cross, the faithful weep at the foot of it.
Gentiles glories in the goodness and grace of God’s gift to man.
Hallelujah, holy, and hosanna are proclaim in honor the Son of God
Israel and Incense are lifted up, as God inhabits his children praise.
Jubilant Jews will dance in the streets of New Jerusalem.
Kisses of believers will be given to feet of the King for his kindness.
Lion and lamb alike will leap for joy at the sight of the giver of life.
Majestic mountains will magnify the Messiah’s mercies.
Notes of the harps, trumpets, and all nature sing to the Nazarene.
Obedient servants offer the sacrifice of praise to He who overcomes.
Priest sent up prayers and praise unto the presences of perfect one.
Quietly and Quickly the angles respond to His every command.
Righteous, respect, reverence, and rejoicing are release when He is near.
Salvation song rings the splendor of His sacrifice to save sinful man.
Thanks, and tribute can never tell enough of His truth and love.
Unending, unlimited awe is uttered before the throne of Christ.
Veneration and Victory are God’s vow to man’s voice crying for mercy.
Warriors welcome the wonders of the wounds that heal worthless souls.
eXcellentence of the exalted one existence is expose for all to see.
Yesterday, today and tomorrow will yield to Yahweh’s glory.
Zion is zealous for manifestation of His return. Blessed be His name.
Kathy Barnes
Copyright 6-1-09
Believers below bow before the Bread of life.
Creatures that creep, and crawl prostrate themselves before the Creator.
Devoted hands are lifted to glorify God’s deliverance of man.
Eagles soar high into the heaven to extol their joyful praises.
Falling down before the cross, the faithful weep at the foot of it.
Gentiles glories in the goodness and grace of God’s gift to man.
Hallelujah, holy, and hosanna are proclaim in honor the Son of God
Israel and Incense are lifted up, as God inhabits his children praise.
Jubilant Jews will dance in the streets of New Jerusalem.
Kisses of believers will be given to feet of the King for his kindness.
Lion and lamb alike will leap for joy at the sight of the giver of life.
Majestic mountains will magnify the Messiah’s mercies.
Notes of the harps, trumpets, and all nature sing to the Nazarene.
Obedient servants offer the sacrifice of praise to He who overcomes.
Priest sent up prayers and praise unto the presences of perfect one.
Quietly and Quickly the angles respond to His every command.
Righteous, respect, reverence, and rejoicing are release when He is near.
Salvation song rings the splendor of His sacrifice to save sinful man.
Thanks, and tribute can never tell enough of His truth and love.
Unending, unlimited awe is uttered before the throne of Christ.
Veneration and Victory are God’s vow to man’s voice crying for mercy.
Warriors welcome the wonders of the wounds that heal worthless souls.
eXcellentence of the exalted one existence is expose for all to see.
Yesterday, today and tomorrow will yield to Yahweh’s glory.
Zion is zealous for manifestation of His return. Blessed be His name.
Kathy Barnes
Copyright 6-1-09
Who stands for me?
Who will stand for me and tell the world about me?
How can they come to me if no one speaks for me?
Will you tell them of my love?
A love that started before they were born.
And that reaches across the hands of time.
A love that would reach from heaven throne
And rested as a babe inside a stable manager.
A love that desires to meet man’s every need
And give love, hope, joy, and peace.
A love that woes their heart with everlasting love
And calls longingly for His bride.
A love that knit them wonderfully and skillfully inside the womb.
And that at the perfect moment birth life into them.
A love that reached out to them with arms open wide.
And that searched and called for them to come home.
A love that directs your paths and steps
And tell them where to stop and rest.
A love that saw their sin and hopelessness
And built a bridge back home where there was none.
A love that is selflessly, flawless, and complete.
And took their shame upon the cross.
A love that looked Death and Hell in the face
And said you are defeated, I have won.
A love that sent heaven’s angels to minister to man
And set upon the judgment seat, wait for the last man to come
Answering His call to come back home.
Who will stand for me?
Who will tell the world about me?
Will it be you? Are you up to the task?
Will you give a cup of water in my name to thirsty in the Sudan?
Will you give living water to their soul?
Will you give a sandwich to the homeless?
Will you bless them with living bread?
Can you translate my word into another language so that they can understand?
Will you hand out a Bible?
Can you travel to the mission field and become a fisherman of man?
Can you give up a treasured dollar to help others reach a soul?
Do you have a voice, to raise in song or praise?
Can you preach or share my word?
Will you write a letter to speak for Israel or the Jewish people?
Will you vote to save to unborn?
Will you do what right when no one is looking?
Will you serve your boss as if he were I?
Can you be a friend to those who are unloved?
Will you serve a Mom or Dad to those who have none?
Can you sent a package to a service man?
Can you encourage the dishearten and weary?
Can you put your arms around the batter, abused or raped?
Can you reach out to those trying to kill their pain with drugs, alcohol, or sex?
Will you shed a tear for who live in fear and hopelessness?
Can you cry with those who have lost spouse, parent or child?
Can you visit a prison or a nursing home?
Can you send a card to remind someone that I love them?
Will you pick up the phone and invite someone to study God word?
Can you give a bowl of chicken soup?
Can you anoint the sick with healing hands?
Will you love your spouse and kids as I have loved you?
Will you take your kids to church?
Will you give up your time to pray for others souls?
Can you rock a babe to sleep with God’s lullaby?
Can you teach a class in my name?
Will you invite your neighbor to come?
Will you forgive someone who hurt you?
Will you pray for your enemy’s salvation
Including those who wage a Holy War against us?
Will you live your life in such a way to make them ask of me?
Can you show my joy even in the hard times? Other’s are looking at you.
Can you still trust me, even when you can’t see what I doing?
Will you lay down your life for me and take up my cross?
Would you go to jail for me, or take a bullet for me?
No one can do it all, everyday. What can you do today?
Who will stand for me? Who will tell the world what I have done?
Will it be you or will you fail one more time to do what I have asked?
Time is running out, soon there will be no more time to act?
What will you say to those you failed to love? What will you say to me?
Kathy Barnes
Copyright 3-21-09
How can they come to me if no one speaks for me?
Will you tell them of my love?
A love that started before they were born.
And that reaches across the hands of time.
A love that would reach from heaven throne
And rested as a babe inside a stable manager.
A love that desires to meet man’s every need
And give love, hope, joy, and peace.
A love that woes their heart with everlasting love
And calls longingly for His bride.
A love that knit them wonderfully and skillfully inside the womb.
And that at the perfect moment birth life into them.
A love that reached out to them with arms open wide.
And that searched and called for them to come home.
A love that directs your paths and steps
And tell them where to stop and rest.
A love that saw their sin and hopelessness
And built a bridge back home where there was none.
A love that is selflessly, flawless, and complete.
And took their shame upon the cross.
A love that looked Death and Hell in the face
And said you are defeated, I have won.
A love that sent heaven’s angels to minister to man
And set upon the judgment seat, wait for the last man to come
Answering His call to come back home.
Who will stand for me?
Who will tell the world about me?
Will it be you? Are you up to the task?
Will you give a cup of water in my name to thirsty in the Sudan?
Will you give living water to their soul?
Will you give a sandwich to the homeless?
Will you bless them with living bread?
Can you translate my word into another language so that they can understand?
Will you hand out a Bible?
Can you travel to the mission field and become a fisherman of man?
Can you give up a treasured dollar to help others reach a soul?
Do you have a voice, to raise in song or praise?
Can you preach or share my word?
Will you write a letter to speak for Israel or the Jewish people?
Will you vote to save to unborn?
Will you do what right when no one is looking?
Will you serve your boss as if he were I?
Can you be a friend to those who are unloved?
Will you serve a Mom or Dad to those who have none?
Can you sent a package to a service man?
Can you encourage the dishearten and weary?
Can you put your arms around the batter, abused or raped?
Can you reach out to those trying to kill their pain with drugs, alcohol, or sex?
Will you shed a tear for who live in fear and hopelessness?
Can you cry with those who have lost spouse, parent or child?
Can you visit a prison or a nursing home?
Can you send a card to remind someone that I love them?
Will you pick up the phone and invite someone to study God word?
Can you give a bowl of chicken soup?
Can you anoint the sick with healing hands?
Will you love your spouse and kids as I have loved you?
Will you take your kids to church?
Will you give up your time to pray for others souls?
Can you rock a babe to sleep with God’s lullaby?
Can you teach a class in my name?
Will you invite your neighbor to come?
Will you forgive someone who hurt you?
Will you pray for your enemy’s salvation
Including those who wage a Holy War against us?
Will you live your life in such a way to make them ask of me?
Can you show my joy even in the hard times? Other’s are looking at you.
Can you still trust me, even when you can’t see what I doing?
Will you lay down your life for me and take up my cross?
Would you go to jail for me, or take a bullet for me?
No one can do it all, everyday. What can you do today?
Who will stand for me? Who will tell the world what I have done?
Will it be you or will you fail one more time to do what I have asked?
Time is running out, soon there will be no more time to act?
What will you say to those you failed to love? What will you say to me?
Kathy Barnes
Copyright 3-21-09
Who am I?
I am the child unwanted, unloved and unplanned.
I am the woman that is batter and broken.
I am the imperfect, ugly and fat
Even the love I give is unacceptable.
I am rejected by husbands, church, and man.
I am the ungifted, untalented, lacking value
That will never amount to anything.
I am the homeless and the sick.
I am the poor and defenseless
That is overlooked or picked on.
I am the worker no one wants
And the floor mat everyone takes from.
I am lonely and abandoned
By those that should have love me.
And left to make it on my own.
I am a powerless victim
I am void of all hope and love
That would welcome the comfort of a grave.
This is who the world said that I am.
Those who become Christians become new persons. I am not the same anymore for the old life is gone. A new life has begun! 2 Corinthians 5:17
I am confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6
GOD SAID
I am loved so much that God would give up his only son
that I might have an everlasting life. John 3:16
I am loved so much that God would accept me
And adopt me as His own precious child. Galatians 4:5
See how very much our heavenly Father loves me,
for He allows me to be called his child and I really am. 1 John 3:1
Before I formed in the womb, He knew me;
And before I was born I was consecrated to You. Jer 1:5
For You didst from my inward parts;
You didst weave me in my mother’s womb.
You caused me to be fearfully and wonderfully made.
Wonderful are You works, And my soul knows it very well.
My frame was not hidden from You, When I was made in secret,
And skillfully wrought in the depths of the earth.
Your eyes have seen my unformed substance;
And in Your book they were all written,
The days that were ordained for me,
When as yet there was not one of them. Ps 139: 13-16
But God demonstrated His own love toward me, that while I was yet a sinners, Christ died for me. Romans 5:8
Christ did seek the lost, bring me back, bind up my brokenness, and strengthening my sick. He will feed His flock and give them rest. Ezekiel 34: 15-16
He was wounded for my transgressions, He was bruised for my iniquities, the chastisement for my peace and by His stripes I am healed Is 53:4-5
Christ heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Ps 147:3
Christ pardons all my iniquities, heals all my diseases,
He redeems my life from the pit,
And crowns me with loving kindness and compassion,
He satisfied my years with good things
So that my youth is renewed like the eagles. Ps 103: 3-5
God has said, “ I will never, never fail you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13: 5
I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. John 14:18
“I know the plans that I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans for a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11
We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Roman 8:28
My God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19
The Lord will give grace and glory: No good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
Depend on the Lord in whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3
O taste and see that the Lord is good: How blessed is the man that takes refuge in Him! Ps 34: 8
The Lord is a strong fortress. The Godly run to him and are safe. Proverbs 18:10
The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
My God, my rock in whom I take refuge;
My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised,
And I am saved from my enemies. PS 18:2-3
God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Ps 46:1
Cast your burden upon the lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken Ps 55:22
Kathy Barnes
Copyright 5-19-09
I am the woman that is batter and broken.
I am the imperfect, ugly and fat
Even the love I give is unacceptable.
I am rejected by husbands, church, and man.
I am the ungifted, untalented, lacking value
That will never amount to anything.
I am the homeless and the sick.
I am the poor and defenseless
That is overlooked or picked on.
I am the worker no one wants
And the floor mat everyone takes from.
I am lonely and abandoned
By those that should have love me.
And left to make it on my own.
I am a powerless victim
I am void of all hope and love
That would welcome the comfort of a grave.
This is who the world said that I am.
Those who become Christians become new persons. I am not the same anymore for the old life is gone. A new life has begun! 2 Corinthians 5:17
I am confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6
GOD SAID
I am loved so much that God would give up his only son
that I might have an everlasting life. John 3:16
I am loved so much that God would accept me
And adopt me as His own precious child. Galatians 4:5
See how very much our heavenly Father loves me,
for He allows me to be called his child and I really am. 1 John 3:1
Before I formed in the womb, He knew me;
And before I was born I was consecrated to You. Jer 1:5
For You didst from my inward parts;
You didst weave me in my mother’s womb.
You caused me to be fearfully and wonderfully made.
Wonderful are You works, And my soul knows it very well.
My frame was not hidden from You, When I was made in secret,
And skillfully wrought in the depths of the earth.
Your eyes have seen my unformed substance;
And in Your book they were all written,
The days that were ordained for me,
When as yet there was not one of them. Ps 139: 13-16
But God demonstrated His own love toward me, that while I was yet a sinners, Christ died for me. Romans 5:8
Christ did seek the lost, bring me back, bind up my brokenness, and strengthening my sick. He will feed His flock and give them rest. Ezekiel 34: 15-16
He was wounded for my transgressions, He was bruised for my iniquities, the chastisement for my peace and by His stripes I am healed Is 53:4-5
Christ heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Ps 147:3
Christ pardons all my iniquities, heals all my diseases,
He redeems my life from the pit,
And crowns me with loving kindness and compassion,
He satisfied my years with good things
So that my youth is renewed like the eagles. Ps 103: 3-5
God has said, “ I will never, never fail you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13: 5
I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. John 14:18
“I know the plans that I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans for a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11
We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Roman 8:28
My God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19
The Lord will give grace and glory: No good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
Depend on the Lord in whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3
O taste and see that the Lord is good: How blessed is the man that takes refuge in Him! Ps 34: 8
The Lord is a strong fortress. The Godly run to him and are safe. Proverbs 18:10
The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
My God, my rock in whom I take refuge;
My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised,
And I am saved from my enemies. PS 18:2-3
God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Ps 46:1
Cast your burden upon the lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken Ps 55:22
Kathy Barnes
Copyright 5-19-09
What Will You Do, With Him?
The sky was dark and gloomy; the sun had gone away,
I walked the crooked path leading to my death,
Only now at the end did I find its bitter sting.
Its mouth opened wide to the gates of Hell.
Now as I slip ever closer to the pit awaiting me
Does its true and hideous form appear.
The smoke so thick it takes my breath away,
The flames so hot they burn my skin.
I struggle to get away, but cannot break free.
Why did I run to it, and not turn back to Thee?
I heard the warnings ring,
But surely they did not apply to me.
I listened only to my own heart
Black and black could be
Lost without a light, not know I was blind.
Why go to church it’s full of hypocrites?
I said, “I know best, I know right.”
They are only little sins, hardly worth the mention.
I told myself they hurt only me, and not others.
No harm in indulging myself, after all I was worth it.
What harm was there for me to try to be like God?
Surely, I was the master of my own fate,
There could be no harm in my works.
Works are good. Are they not?
It is not as if I am not better than my neighbor is.
His sins are large as timbers and mine a mere speck.
I could never do what God asked, it would cost too much
And someone might see me and think me less than perfect.
So I let my heart believe its own lies.
I felt Your gentle pull on my heart,
I turn a deaf ear to Your word.
I rejected those who tried to witness
And tell me of Your undying love.
I will deal with it someday, When I have nothing else to do.
I will deal with it sometime, When I have nothing else to lose.
I dreamed I stood before my Judge and Maker.
My time now up, my last chance gone.
Trembling in fear and shame, I fell down.
For now I saw what holiness is.
I saw my heart for the filthy vile container it is.
Now I know what justice demands.
I have been found lacking, having missed my mark
My balance now due, the cost my life, now forfeited.
Oh, how could I have been so blind?
He took my place, He took my cross,
He took my nails, He took my crown.
My debt was paid, but I would not take the gift.
He offered me life eternal and abundant
And love that stretches beyond time itself,
When he opened up his arms wide and died for me.
He offered me healing and forgiveness.
He offered me a mansion on streets paved with gold.
He offered me sweet, sweet fellowship at his feet.
Yet I had turned the other way, and said not good enough.
When I awoke I fell upon my face, For it was not too late for me.
The shouts of a thousand angels filled the sky,
For one more pitiful sinner had turn back home.
The light so pure, cleaned and washed my sin away
And made my soul white with His righteousness.
Joy, Peace, Mercy, Forgiveness flooded deep within my soul.
Healed all my pain and dried away my tears.
Now I cry only bring me closer to Thee, do not let me leave You.
Make me your image; mold me to Your likeness.
Glory, Honor, and all praise be unto Him who rescued me
And saved me for His own.
My love, my heart, and my soul yours, forever grateful.
May I never take my eyes off You, may I never disappoint You.
May I never fail to tell others what You have done for me
And what You will do for them.
For there is none like You. You who give so much and ask so little.
You are beautiful, awesome, powerful, true, never changing.
Your way is best, Your path straight, Your yoke easy.
You have loved me before my first breath, You bring only blessings to me.
Why did I wait so long? What did I fear? I do not know.
What is your excuse? Will you choose before it is too late?
Or will you only bow your knee when all choice is gone?
What greater pain could there be than to know what could have been?
To never feel those loving arms or look into the Father’s eyes?
I will never regret my choice, Can you say the same?
What will you do with him?
Kathy Barnes
Copyrighted 2-4-08
I walked the crooked path leading to my death,
Only now at the end did I find its bitter sting.
Its mouth opened wide to the gates of Hell.
Now as I slip ever closer to the pit awaiting me
Does its true and hideous form appear.
The smoke so thick it takes my breath away,
The flames so hot they burn my skin.
I struggle to get away, but cannot break free.
Why did I run to it, and not turn back to Thee?
I heard the warnings ring,
But surely they did not apply to me.
I listened only to my own heart
Black and black could be
Lost without a light, not know I was blind.
Why go to church it’s full of hypocrites?
I said, “I know best, I know right.”
They are only little sins, hardly worth the mention.
I told myself they hurt only me, and not others.
No harm in indulging myself, after all I was worth it.
What harm was there for me to try to be like God?
Surely, I was the master of my own fate,
There could be no harm in my works.
Works are good. Are they not?
It is not as if I am not better than my neighbor is.
His sins are large as timbers and mine a mere speck.
I could never do what God asked, it would cost too much
And someone might see me and think me less than perfect.
So I let my heart believe its own lies.
I felt Your gentle pull on my heart,
I turn a deaf ear to Your word.
I rejected those who tried to witness
And tell me of Your undying love.
I will deal with it someday, When I have nothing else to do.
I will deal with it sometime, When I have nothing else to lose.
I dreamed I stood before my Judge and Maker.
My time now up, my last chance gone.
Trembling in fear and shame, I fell down.
For now I saw what holiness is.
I saw my heart for the filthy vile container it is.
Now I know what justice demands.
I have been found lacking, having missed my mark
My balance now due, the cost my life, now forfeited.
Oh, how could I have been so blind?
He took my place, He took my cross,
He took my nails, He took my crown.
My debt was paid, but I would not take the gift.
He offered me life eternal and abundant
And love that stretches beyond time itself,
When he opened up his arms wide and died for me.
He offered me healing and forgiveness.
He offered me a mansion on streets paved with gold.
He offered me sweet, sweet fellowship at his feet.
Yet I had turned the other way, and said not good enough.
When I awoke I fell upon my face, For it was not too late for me.
The shouts of a thousand angels filled the sky,
For one more pitiful sinner had turn back home.
The light so pure, cleaned and washed my sin away
And made my soul white with His righteousness.
Joy, Peace, Mercy, Forgiveness flooded deep within my soul.
Healed all my pain and dried away my tears.
Now I cry only bring me closer to Thee, do not let me leave You.
Make me your image; mold me to Your likeness.
Glory, Honor, and all praise be unto Him who rescued me
And saved me for His own.
My love, my heart, and my soul yours, forever grateful.
May I never take my eyes off You, may I never disappoint You.
May I never fail to tell others what You have done for me
And what You will do for them.
For there is none like You. You who give so much and ask so little.
You are beautiful, awesome, powerful, true, never changing.
Your way is best, Your path straight, Your yoke easy.
You have loved me before my first breath, You bring only blessings to me.
Why did I wait so long? What did I fear? I do not know.
What is your excuse? Will you choose before it is too late?
Or will you only bow your knee when all choice is gone?
What greater pain could there be than to know what could have been?
To never feel those loving arms or look into the Father’s eyes?
I will never regret my choice, Can you say the same?
What will you do with him?
Kathy Barnes
Copyrighted 2-4-08
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