Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Who is this me?
Cool breezes run their fingers through my hair
Alabaster clouds drift by
Lazy sunbeams lie in puddles on the ground
Mild is the day
Called by the warm wind to come and play
Absolute perfection all around
Lulled by whispering dove
Moved by dancing leaves to twirl
Collective wisps of sunshine rain upon me
Attitudes mimic the day
Life is too short not to play
Melancholy stands not a chance until
…Thunder Strikes!
Pelted with icy rain till my face cries out
Menopausal skies scream with pain
Storm rages, relentlessly unforgiving, monstrously me
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Above the Noise
My path is often clouded by the voices in my head
Spouting lies and twisting truth to hinder my forward steps
The “I’m not worthy” crowd just won’t give up
Then the “God can’t really use you” group chimes in
You shouldn’t go that way – you should go this
What path do I take and to whom do I listen?
Every voice has the same deafening sound within
Yet… they are all my own
Why do I listen, why do I give way
Then as if the dawning of new day springing forth there is a new voice in the mix
The Voice of Truth, the Voice of Love, The Voice of my Savior
Follow me He says…you need not walk alone
My light shines through the darkest cloud exposing your intended path
Embrace all I have for you…all I’ve created you to do
You are My masterpiece and because of Me, you are now worthy
I want to use you, not as the world does, but for My Glory
I want to inspire you, I want to direct you
Your path need not be clouded any more
Listen to My Voice and live - Listen to My Voice and walk
Walk in the way everlasting for I will make your paths straight
Although some may be quite steep and more difficult then you may of thought
Trust me…lean on me He says and listen to my voice
So at least for today, for the time I’m willing to hear truth
I am at peace
I will lean on Jesus, I will walk with Him and in doing so I will never walk alone.
By Dianne Lombardo 2012
Monday, March 5, 2012
Proverbs 3
(1) My son, forget not my law; but let your heart keep my commandments;
(2) for they shall add length of days, and long life, and peace to you.
(3) Let not mercy and truth forsake you; tie them around your neck; write them upon the tablet of your heart;
(4) and you shall find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
(5) Trust in The LORD with all your heart, and lean not to your own understanding.
(6) In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
(7) Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear The LORD and depart from evil.
(8) Healing shall be to your navel and marrow to your bones.
(9) Honor The LORD with your substance, and with the firstfruits of all your increase;
(10) and your barns shall be filled with plenty, and your presses shall burst with new wine.
(11) My son, do not despise the chastening of The LORD; nor be weary with His correction;
(12) for whom The LORD loves He corrects, even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.
(13) Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gets understanding.
(14) For the profit from it is better than the gain from silver, and its produce more than fine gold;
(15) she is more precious than rubies; and all the things you can desire are not to be compared with her.
(16) Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand, riches and honor.
(17) Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
(18) She is a tree of life to those who lay hold upon her; and happy is everyone who keeps her.
(19) The LORD has founded the earth by wisdom; by understanding He has founded the heavens.
(20) By His knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.
(21) My son, do not let them depart from your eyes; keep sound wisdom and judgment,
(22) and they shall be life to your soul and grace to your neck;
(23) then you shall walk in your way safely, and your foot shall not stumble.
(24) When you lie down, you shall not be afraid; yea, you shall lie down, and your sleep shall be sweet.
(25) Do not be afraid of sudden fear, nor of the destroying of the wicked, when it comes.
(26) For The LORD shall be your hope, and shall keep your foot from being taken.
(27) Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it.
(28) Do not say to your neighbor, Go and come back again, and tomorrow I will give; when you have it beside you:
(29) Do not plan evil against your neighbor, since he dwells trustingly by you.
(30) Do not strive with a man without cause, if he has done you no harm.
(31) Do not envy the cruel man, and choose none of his ways.
(32) For the crooked man is hateful to The LORD, but His secret is with the righteous.
(33) The curse of The LORD is in the house of the wicked; but He blesses the home of the just.
(34) Surely He scorns the scorners; but He gives grace to the lowly.
(35) The wise shall inherit glory; but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Under The Mimosa Tree
Under the mimosa - things are fresh and things are calm
The gentle breezes usher all my cares into the pond
The sun’s warmth caresses as it falls across my face
The Lord’s voice lingers with His amazing grace
What do the birds and fish think as they gaze upon this scene
Do they ever stop to worry or wonder ‘bout their needs
They trust the One who clothed them with colors of every hue
They seem to bid us also –Trust Him who died for you
Under the mimosa, life’s troubles fade away
Gazing all around us - Creation points the way
Pointing to the Maker, pointing to what’s made
For under the mimosa, our troubles we can trade
To Jesus go our burdens, our hearts for Him to mend
In this peaceful setting- hear - as He calls us friend
Love is the only answer and is the only key
To find true peace and kinship with our Savior and His tree
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Jesus desires to spend time with you.
Will you take the time today to meet with Him?
Will you worship Him; Give Him your burdens,
Laugh with Him, Cry with Him?
He’s waiting here for you…
Do you have a special place to go where all the world seems to fade away?
In our crazy, busy lives, it’s often hard to get there even if we do have a place.
It is, however, crucial to our wellbeing to spend time with the Lord each day.
List some creative ways or places you can get alone with God: ____________________________________________________________________________
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The gentle breezes usher all my cares into the pond
The sun’s warmth caresses as it falls across my face
The Lord’s voice lingers with His amazing grace
What do the birds and fish think as they gaze upon this scene
Do they ever stop to worry or wonder ‘bout their needs
They trust the One who clothed them with colors of every hue
They seem to bid us also –Trust Him who died for you
Under the mimosa, life’s troubles fade away
Gazing all around us - Creation points the way
Pointing to the Maker, pointing to what’s made
For under the mimosa, our troubles we can trade
To Jesus go our burdens, our hearts for Him to mend
In this peaceful setting- hear - as He calls us friend
Love is the only answer and is the only key
To find true peace and kinship with our Savior and His tree
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Jesus desires to spend time with you.
Will you take the time today to meet with Him?
Will you worship Him; Give Him your burdens,
Laugh with Him, Cry with Him?
He’s waiting here for you…
Do you have a special place to go where all the world seems to fade away?
In our crazy, busy lives, it’s often hard to get there even if we do have a place.
It is, however, crucial to our wellbeing to spend time with the Lord each day.
List some creative ways or places you can get alone with God: ____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Monday, April 25, 2011
For Love
For love He suffered, for love He died
He rose again and lives on high
New life He gives to all who ask
So at the cross I lay my mask
No more to hide no more regret
For in my Lord my needs are met
So by His side is where I’ll be
I in Him and He in me
My sinful past may raise its head
But safe in Him I will be lead
When He forgives it is complete
No need to worry or repeat
So free is where I choose to stay
Let all my burdens fall away
I choose to trust, I choose to lean
On His strong arms and walking clean
His love’s amazing and so true
For love is why He died for you
Lay down your cares, Reach out to Him
Repent today, be free from sin
The price is paid, the debt is clear
He rose again to draw us near
So by His side is where I’ll be
I in Him and He in me
Like Mary Magdalene, His friend
I bow my heart, my knee I bend
To God the Father, God the Son
Holy Spirit three in one
Dianne Lombardo ©2011
He rose again and lives on high
New life He gives to all who ask
So at the cross I lay my mask
No more to hide no more regret
For in my Lord my needs are met
So by His side is where I’ll be
I in Him and He in me
My sinful past may raise its head
But safe in Him I will be lead
When He forgives it is complete
No need to worry or repeat
So free is where I choose to stay
Let all my burdens fall away
I choose to trust, I choose to lean
On His strong arms and walking clean
His love’s amazing and so true
For love is why He died for you
Lay down your cares, Reach out to Him
Repent today, be free from sin
The price is paid, the debt is clear
He rose again to draw us near
So by His side is where I’ll be
I in Him and He in me
Like Mary Magdalene, His friend
I bow my heart, my knee I bend
To God the Father, God the Son
Holy Spirit three in one
Dianne Lombardo ©2011
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Prayer!
P…Praise
R…Repent
A…Ask
Y…Yield
E…Enjoy
R…Repeat!
P ~ Praise
Psalm 67:1-7 To the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song. May God be merciful to us, and bless us, and cause His face to shine on us. Selah. (2) So that Your way may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations. (3) Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples thank You. (4) O let the nations be glad and sing for joy; for You shall judge the peoples righteously and govern the nations on earth. Selah. (5) Let the peoples give thanks to You, O God; let all the peoples praise You. (6) The earth shall yield its increase; and God, our own God, shall bless us. (7) God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear Him.
R ~ Repent
Psalm 32:1-11 A Psalm of David. A Contemplation. Blessed is the man whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. (2) Blessed is the man to whom the LORD does not charge iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile. (3) When I kept silence, my bones became old through my roaring all the day long. (4) For by day and by night Your hand was heavy on me; my sap is turned into the droughts of summer. Selah. (5) I confessed my sin to You, and my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, I will confess my transgression to the LORD; and You forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah. (6) For this let every godly one pray to You, in a time when You may be found; surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come near him. (7) You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall circle me with songs of deliverance. Selah. (8) I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you, My eye shall be on you. (9) Be not like the horse, or like the mule, who have no understanding, whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, so that they do not come near you. (10) The wicked has many sorrows, but mercy embraces him who trusts in the LORD. (11) Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, you righteous; and shout for joy, all you upright in heart.
A ~ Ask
Mat 7:7-11 Ask and it shall be given to you; seek and you shall find; knock and it shall be opened to you. (8) For each one who asks receives; and he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, it shall be opened. (9) Or what man is there of you, if his son asks a loaf, will he give him a stone? (10) Or if he asks a fish, will he give him a snake? (11) If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more shall your Father in Heaven give good things to those who ask Him?
Y ~ Yield
Romans 6:12-19 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. (13) Do not yield your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but yield yourselves to God, as one alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. (14) For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under Law, but under grace. (15) What then? Shall we sin because we are not under Law, but under grace? Let it not be! (16) Do you not know that to whom you yield yourselves as slaves for obedience, you are slaves to him whom you obey; whether it is of sin to death, or of obedience to righteousness. (17) But thanks be to our God that you were the slaves of sin, but you have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered. (18) Then being made free from sin, you became the slaves of righteousness. (19) I speak in the manner of men because of the weakness of your flesh; for as you have yielded your members as slaves to uncleanness, and to lawless act unto lawless act, even so now yield your members as slaves to righteousness unto holiness.
E ~ Enjoy
Psalm 45:13-15 The king's daughter is all glorious within; her clothing is trimmed with gold. (14) She shall be brought to the king in clothing of needlework; the virgins, her companions after her, shall be brought to You. (15) They shall be led with joy and gladness; they shall enter into the King's palace.
R ~ Repeat!
Psalm 55:17 Evening and morning, and at noon, I will pray and cry aloud; and He shall hear my voice.
Psalm 86:1-17
A Prayer of David. Bow down Your ear, O Jehovah, hear me; for I am poor and needy. (2) Preserve my soul; for I am holy; O You my God, save Your servant who trusts in You. (3) Be merciful to me, O Lord; for I cry to You daily. (4) Give joy to the soul of Your servant; for to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul. (5) For You, Lord, are good and ready to forgive (Repent), and rich in mercy to all those who call on You. (6) Give ear, O Jehovah, to my prayer; and attend to the voice of my prayers. (7) In the day of my trouble I will call on You; for You will answer me. (8) Among the gods there is none like You, O Lord; none are like Your works. (9) All nations whom You have made shall come and worship before You, O Lord, and shall glorify Your name. (10) For You are great and do wonderful things; You alone are God. (Praise) (11) Teach me Your way, O Jehovah; I will walk in Your truth (Yield); my heart rejoices to fear Your name. (12) I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart, and I will glorify Your name forevermore. (13) For great is Your mercy toward me; and You have delivered my soul from the lowest hell. (14) O God, the proud have risen against me, and the company of violent men have sought after my life, and have not set You before them. (15) But You, O God, are God full of pity, and gracious, long-suffering, and rich in mercy and truth. (16) Oh turn to me, and have mercy on me; give Your strength (Ask) to Your servant, and save the son of Your handmaid. (17) Show me a token for good, so that they who hate me may see and be ashamed; because You, Jehovah, have helped me and comforted me.
R…Repent
A…Ask
Y…Yield
E…Enjoy
R…Repeat!
P ~ Praise
Psalm 67:1-7 To the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song. May God be merciful to us, and bless us, and cause His face to shine on us. Selah. (2) So that Your way may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations. (3) Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples thank You. (4) O let the nations be glad and sing for joy; for You shall judge the peoples righteously and govern the nations on earth. Selah. (5) Let the peoples give thanks to You, O God; let all the peoples praise You. (6) The earth shall yield its increase; and God, our own God, shall bless us. (7) God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear Him.
R ~ Repent
Psalm 32:1-11 A Psalm of David. A Contemplation. Blessed is the man whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. (2) Blessed is the man to whom the LORD does not charge iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile. (3) When I kept silence, my bones became old through my roaring all the day long. (4) For by day and by night Your hand was heavy on me; my sap is turned into the droughts of summer. Selah. (5) I confessed my sin to You, and my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, I will confess my transgression to the LORD; and You forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah. (6) For this let every godly one pray to You, in a time when You may be found; surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come near him. (7) You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall circle me with songs of deliverance. Selah. (8) I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you, My eye shall be on you. (9) Be not like the horse, or like the mule, who have no understanding, whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, so that they do not come near you. (10) The wicked has many sorrows, but mercy embraces him who trusts in the LORD. (11) Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, you righteous; and shout for joy, all you upright in heart.
A ~ Ask
Mat 7:7-11 Ask and it shall be given to you; seek and you shall find; knock and it shall be opened to you. (8) For each one who asks receives; and he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, it shall be opened. (9) Or what man is there of you, if his son asks a loaf, will he give him a stone? (10) Or if he asks a fish, will he give him a snake? (11) If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more shall your Father in Heaven give good things to those who ask Him?
Y ~ Yield
Romans 6:12-19 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. (13) Do not yield your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but yield yourselves to God, as one alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. (14) For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under Law, but under grace. (15) What then? Shall we sin because we are not under Law, but under grace? Let it not be! (16) Do you not know that to whom you yield yourselves as slaves for obedience, you are slaves to him whom you obey; whether it is of sin to death, or of obedience to righteousness. (17) But thanks be to our God that you were the slaves of sin, but you have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered. (18) Then being made free from sin, you became the slaves of righteousness. (19) I speak in the manner of men because of the weakness of your flesh; for as you have yielded your members as slaves to uncleanness, and to lawless act unto lawless act, even so now yield your members as slaves to righteousness unto holiness.
E ~ Enjoy
Psalm 45:13-15 The king's daughter is all glorious within; her clothing is trimmed with gold. (14) She shall be brought to the king in clothing of needlework; the virgins, her companions after her, shall be brought to You. (15) They shall be led with joy and gladness; they shall enter into the King's palace.
R ~ Repeat!
Psalm 55:17 Evening and morning, and at noon, I will pray and cry aloud; and He shall hear my voice.
Psalm 86:1-17
A Prayer of David. Bow down Your ear, O Jehovah, hear me; for I am poor and needy. (2) Preserve my soul; for I am holy; O You my God, save Your servant who trusts in You. (3) Be merciful to me, O Lord; for I cry to You daily. (4) Give joy to the soul of Your servant; for to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul. (5) For You, Lord, are good and ready to forgive (Repent), and rich in mercy to all those who call on You. (6) Give ear, O Jehovah, to my prayer; and attend to the voice of my prayers. (7) In the day of my trouble I will call on You; for You will answer me. (8) Among the gods there is none like You, O Lord; none are like Your works. (9) All nations whom You have made shall come and worship before You, O Lord, and shall glorify Your name. (10) For You are great and do wonderful things; You alone are God. (Praise) (11) Teach me Your way, O Jehovah; I will walk in Your truth (Yield); my heart rejoices to fear Your name. (12) I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart, and I will glorify Your name forevermore. (13) For great is Your mercy toward me; and You have delivered my soul from the lowest hell. (14) O God, the proud have risen against me, and the company of violent men have sought after my life, and have not set You before them. (15) But You, O God, are God full of pity, and gracious, long-suffering, and rich in mercy and truth. (16) Oh turn to me, and have mercy on me; give Your strength (Ask) to Your servant, and save the son of Your handmaid. (17) Show me a token for good, so that they who hate me may see and be ashamed; because You, Jehovah, have helped me and comforted me.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Ring, Ring
Ring, ring, text, text
Inbox is full
Are they friends
Do they care
Words flow
Yet are souls bared
Have you looked in their eyes
Have you paused to think
Do you really care
Or do you just link
Have you facebooked today
Have you stopped to pray
Text, text, ring, ring,
Does it honor the King
Can you reach out in love
Will you hear what they say
Will you gossip or pray
Smiles lie, eyes hide
Will you reach inside
Go deeper, love sweeter
Be a friend
To the end
Ring, ring, text, text
Will you dance, will you sing
Will you answer the King
Dianne Lombardo ©2011
Inbox is full
Are they friends
Do they care
Words flow
Yet are souls bared
Have you looked in their eyes
Have you paused to think
Do you really care
Or do you just link
Have you facebooked today
Have you stopped to pray
Text, text, ring, ring,
Does it honor the King
Can you reach out in love
Will you hear what they say
Will you gossip or pray
Smiles lie, eyes hide
Will you reach inside
Go deeper, love sweeter
Be a friend
To the end
Ring, ring, text, text
Will you dance, will you sing
Will you answer the King
Dianne Lombardo ©2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
My Dad, Robert Erroll Adams - Went home to Jesus on Jan 21, 1978
My Earthly Father
My earthly father has now passed away
He lives with our Savior in Heaven today
I’ll see him again, when the rapture is come
For I have the peace that we accepted the Son
Oh wonderful peace from my Savior and Lord
Peace that is found in the bible – our sword
And someday we’ll see him – my father that is
In a robe of pure white and a crown that is his
We’ll rejoice in God’s kingdom for ever and then
We’ll praise God some more that we’re together again
One Life At A Time
My father’s life was short in years yet long in impact. Men today still boast of his stand for the Lord. He stood strong and straight, yet gentle and kind. A man of few words ~ speaking volumes. Today I see his image printed on my face and those of my children. Oh, that they may have known him here! Comfort is brought by the knowledge of the eternal. We will, once again, be face to face. They too, by choosing Jesus, can meet with his embrace!
I look back to his father, also a man of God. Love of the Lord, and of his family reflecting in his compassionate eyes. Teaching that God’s Word has all the answers. His gentle hands cultivating lives as well as plants.
I look now and see the impact of another man, another father ~this time the father of my children. God’s love pours from his heart. I hear its beat echoing my father and grandfather’s loving hearts, all beating in time with the Father of all. One man really can change the world ~ one life at time. Lives lived in sacrifice. Lives lived in love. Lives pointed to the One who makes the change ~one life at a time~ Jesus.
My father’s passion for the Lord gave me comfort. My grandfather’s passion for the Lord gave me hope. My husband’s passion for the Lord gives me strength. Oh, that each generation to come would know that passion! That they too ~one life at a time~ would win the world to Jesus!
My earthly father has now passed away
He lives with our Savior in Heaven today
I’ll see him again, when the rapture is come
For I have the peace that we accepted the Son
Oh wonderful peace from my Savior and Lord
Peace that is found in the bible – our sword
And someday we’ll see him – my father that is
In a robe of pure white and a crown that is his
We’ll rejoice in God’s kingdom for ever and then
We’ll praise God some more that we’re together again
One Life At A Time
My father’s life was short in years yet long in impact. Men today still boast of his stand for the Lord. He stood strong and straight, yet gentle and kind. A man of few words ~ speaking volumes. Today I see his image printed on my face and those of my children. Oh, that they may have known him here! Comfort is brought by the knowledge of the eternal. We will, once again, be face to face. They too, by choosing Jesus, can meet with his embrace!
I look back to his father, also a man of God. Love of the Lord, and of his family reflecting in his compassionate eyes. Teaching that God’s Word has all the answers. His gentle hands cultivating lives as well as plants.
I look now and see the impact of another man, another father ~this time the father of my children. God’s love pours from his heart. I hear its beat echoing my father and grandfather’s loving hearts, all beating in time with the Father of all. One man really can change the world ~ one life at time. Lives lived in sacrifice. Lives lived in love. Lives pointed to the One who makes the change ~one life at a time~ Jesus.
My father’s passion for the Lord gave me comfort. My grandfather’s passion for the Lord gave me hope. My husband’s passion for the Lord gives me strength. Oh, that each generation to come would know that passion! That they too ~one life at a time~ would win the world to Jesus!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
The Gift
Grace beyond measure is what You bestow
Inspiration and talent into each heart You sow
Forgiveness to all who let your Son in
Transforming each life through freedom from sin
Giving out that same grace we all then should do
Inspiring others with stories of You
Forgiving our neighbor to make a fresh start
Transformed by Your love pouring out of our hearts
Grace in our thoughts and grace on our lips
Inspiring disciples to go and equip
Forgiveness bestowed, forgiveness received
Transformed and restored, our lives point to Thee
Dianne Lombardo ©2010
Inspiration and talent into each heart You sow
Forgiveness to all who let your Son in
Transforming each life through freedom from sin
Giving out that same grace we all then should do
Inspiring others with stories of You
Forgiving our neighbor to make a fresh start
Transformed by Your love pouring out of our hearts
Grace in our thoughts and grace on our lips
Inspiring disciples to go and equip
Forgiveness bestowed, forgiveness received
Transformed and restored, our lives point to Thee
Dianne Lombardo ©2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
I Sit
In the beauty of Your presence I sit. I wonder what is next for me Lord. The sky is so blue, the sun so gentle. My soul awakes to all that is You. Each changing leaf is a new piece of art. The cool crisp air refreshes me. Crickets sing the song of autumn while the falling leaves chime in. God you are so good. Your beauty is seen in Your handiwork. I know the winter approaches but in you there is warmth beyond the snow. For now, I will linger in the fall, enjoying the bountiful harvest of the season. Bounty surrounds me. Not in the seen but in the unseen. Your love overwhelms me, Your compassion so great. How can I share all that I see in You? How can I express Your great love? You Lord, are the author of this beauty. You are the savior of my soul, the comforter, the strength when I am weak. Your Word is life. You are as crisp and clear and this autumn sky. Your beauty is as ever changing as the leaves and yet the same. I cannot comprehend Your ways, so in the beauty of Your presence I sit.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Silence Pleas
Prayers whispered in silence ~ Behind locked doors of pain
No one ever seeing ~ The scars that still remain
Smiling on the outside ~ While torment floods my soul
Will someone dare to help me ~ The key to life you hold
I long to find the freedom ~ The key to help me cope
Why am I left to suffer ~ Where is this thing called hope
I cry out now to Jesus ~ Will someone heed His plea
I know He’s sending someone ~ He’s given them the key
With hope I will press onward ~ Looking for reprieve
Waiting in my silence ~ Knowing soon I will be free
Dianne Lombardo ©2008
No one ever seeing ~ The scars that still remain
Smiling on the outside ~ While torment floods my soul
Will someone dare to help me ~ The key to life you hold
I long to find the freedom ~ The key to help me cope
Why am I left to suffer ~ Where is this thing called hope
I cry out now to Jesus ~ Will someone heed His plea
I know He’s sending someone ~ He’s given them the key
With hope I will press onward ~ Looking for reprieve
Waiting in my silence ~ Knowing soon I will be free
Dianne Lombardo ©2008
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Original Light
As the darkness dawns and stars emerge the moon it does appear
What is this light so bright and fare that seems to ride the air
It sometimes is a crescent and sometimes full and bright
But sometimes hides its face for days as clouds block out its light
Where does it’s light originate and how does it know to glow
It must gain strength from a greater source, that source I need to know
I watch as evening gathers and once again I see
The moon in all its glory as if to shine on me
I gaze and ask it gently, why does your light appear
It whispers back with gladness, “because the Son is near”
How do I get this beauty, this shining of the Son
You simply ask my darling, and walk with Him as one
Then as you get to know Him, His light will pave your way
And shine on you each moment through the night and through the day
When clouds come you may falter and wonder where He’s gone
But know that He is always there, His truth is shining on
Dianne Lombardo ©2009
What is this light so bright and fare that seems to ride the air
It sometimes is a crescent and sometimes full and bright
But sometimes hides its face for days as clouds block out its light
Where does it’s light originate and how does it know to glow
It must gain strength from a greater source, that source I need to know
I watch as evening gathers and once again I see
The moon in all its glory as if to shine on me
I gaze and ask it gently, why does your light appear
It whispers back with gladness, “because the Son is near”
How do I get this beauty, this shining of the Son
You simply ask my darling, and walk with Him as one
Then as you get to know Him, His light will pave your way
And shine on you each moment through the night and through the day
When clouds come you may falter and wonder where He’s gone
But know that He is always there, His truth is shining on
Dianne Lombardo ©2009
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Living With Grace
The critical spirit cannot survive in the house of grace. One must go. Grace bids criticism to find the good and it answers sharply back with guidance “just live a better life”. Criticism cries for justice yet true justice it does not know. Mercy peers in though the window longing to go in. Peace may not enter till the critical spirit leaves. How long will this battle continue? How long will peace be held at bay? Grace is life and yet is left to die. Grace is love yet through open lips the critic justifies its words are love. Grace is Jesus yet His heart is not the one portrayed. When do we drive this spirit from the house and let grace rule again within our hearts and homes? Dinner is set with the master, sinners on the list. Will we with grace embrace - or looking with pious grin find nourishment at the table of self righteousness? Oh that I would have a house of grace for all to enter in. A house of love where Jesus greets us at the door - bidding welcome to my home, please sit and eat – Holy Spirit has been waiting to point us to the sink, where Jesus will do the washing of our souls. For then can peace enter and fill each room - washing through with waves of joy and contentment. Why did we welcome criticism so long when peace was waiting so patiently? Go now and thrive! Walk in grace; speak in love as peace twirls and dances all around. Cruel judgment is welcome here no more.
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.
Romans 8:1
Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
(Romans 5:1-6 NKJV)
For it is written: "AS I LIVE, SAYS THE LORD, EVERY KNEE SHALL BOW TO ME, AND EVERY TONGUE SHALL CONFESS TO GOD." So then each of us shall give account of himself to God. Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother's way. I know and am convinced by the Lord Jesus that there is nothing unclean of itself; but to him who considers anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean. Yet if your brother is grieved because of your food, you are no longer walking in love. Do not destroy with your food the one for whom Christ died. Therefore do not let your good be spoken of as evil; for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men. Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another. Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All things indeed are pure, but it is evil for the man who eats with offense. It is good neither to eat meat nor drink wine nor do anything by which your brother stumbles or is offended or is made weak. Do you have faith? Have it to yourself before God. Happy is he who does not condemn himself in what he approves. But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because he does not eat from faith; for whatever is not from faith is sin.
(Romans 14:11-23 NKJV)
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.
Romans 8:1
Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
(Romans 5:1-6 NKJV)
For it is written: "AS I LIVE, SAYS THE LORD, EVERY KNEE SHALL BOW TO ME, AND EVERY TONGUE SHALL CONFESS TO GOD." So then each of us shall give account of himself to God. Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother's way. I know and am convinced by the Lord Jesus that there is nothing unclean of itself; but to him who considers anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean. Yet if your brother is grieved because of your food, you are no longer walking in love. Do not destroy with your food the one for whom Christ died. Therefore do not let your good be spoken of as evil; for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men. Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another. Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All things indeed are pure, but it is evil for the man who eats with offense. It is good neither to eat meat nor drink wine nor do anything by which your brother stumbles or is offended or is made weak. Do you have faith? Have it to yourself before God. Happy is he who does not condemn himself in what he approves. But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because he does not eat from faith; for whatever is not from faith is sin.
(Romans 14:11-23 NKJV)
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Silent Pleas
Prayers whispered in silence ~ Behind locked doors of pain
No one ever seeing ~ The scars that still remain
Smiling on the outside ~ While torment floods my soul
Will someone dare to help me ~ The key to life you hold
I long to find the freedom ~ The key to help me cope
Why am I left to suffer ~ Where is this thing called hope
I cry out now to Jesus ~ Will someone heed His plea
I know He’s sending someone ~ He’s given them the key
With hope I will press onward ~ Looking for reprieve
Waiting in my silence ~ Knowing soon I will be free
Dianne Lombardo ©2008
No one ever seeing ~ The scars that still remain
Smiling on the outside ~ While torment floods my soul
Will someone dare to help me ~ The key to life you hold
I long to find the freedom ~ The key to help me cope
Why am I left to suffer ~ Where is this thing called hope
I cry out now to Jesus ~ Will someone heed His plea
I know He’s sending someone ~ He’s given them the key
With hope I will press onward ~ Looking for reprieve
Waiting in my silence ~ Knowing soon I will be free
Dianne Lombardo ©2008
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Perspective
We look around and wish for more ~ and yet we fail to see
The bounty of God’s blessings ~ He meets our every need
The things of life are failing ~ they fade and break and burn
Yet God’s eternal blessings ~ live on in hearth and home
The blessing of a child ~ the wonder of a friend
The ever present Spirit ~ who comforts to the end
It’s all about the people ~ In God’s economy
Love God and others fully ~ His love will set us free
So laugh more as a mother ~ reach out to be a friend
Love hubby more than ever ~ God’s grace each heart can mend
Take time to smell the roses ~ count your blessings one by one
Remember to say thank you ~ to your Savior, God’s own son.
Dianne Lombardo ©2009
The bounty of God’s blessings ~ He meets our every need
The things of life are failing ~ they fade and break and burn
Yet God’s eternal blessings ~ live on in hearth and home
The blessing of a child ~ the wonder of a friend
The ever present Spirit ~ who comforts to the end
It’s all about the people ~ In God’s economy
Love God and others fully ~ His love will set us free
So laugh more as a mother ~ reach out to be a friend
Love hubby more than ever ~ God’s grace each heart can mend
Take time to smell the roses ~ count your blessings one by one
Remember to say thank you ~ to your Savior, God’s own son.
Dianne Lombardo ©2009
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Rising Up
Rising up to call her blessed ~ Is not enough it seems
For all that mother did for me ~ And all that mother means
I know I take for granted ~ My Mom on whom I call
For others only wonder ~ If their mother loved at all
Through all the difficulties ~ Through all the joy times too
My mother always loved me ~ Her dedication true
I was far from easy ~ Yet faithful she would be
To teaching, training, loving ~ And forgiving constantly
Myself as now a mother ~ I see things differently
I see the sacrifices made ~ And time spent on her knees
I didn’t often listen ~ But now I see things clear
So blessed I will call her ~ My mother oh so dear
Rising up to call her blessed ~ Is not enough it seems
For all that mother did for me ~ And all that mother means
Dianne Lombardo ©2008
For all that mother did for me ~ And all that mother means
I know I take for granted ~ My Mom on whom I call
For others only wonder ~ If their mother loved at all
Through all the difficulties ~ Through all the joy times too
My mother always loved me ~ Her dedication true
I was far from easy ~ Yet faithful she would be
To teaching, training, loving ~ And forgiving constantly
Myself as now a mother ~ I see things differently
I see the sacrifices made ~ And time spent on her knees
I didn’t often listen ~ But now I see things clear
So blessed I will call her ~ My mother oh so dear
Rising up to call her blessed ~ Is not enough it seems
For all that mother did for me ~ And all that mother means
Dianne Lombardo ©2008
Woman to Woman
Woman to woman - called to teach and to train
To treasure and cherish and call God by name
We learn through the years how to love - to lose
To encourage and lighten and pardon and muse
Willing then are we to pass this along
To encourage a young one or sing them a song
Will we paint them a picture with words or with ink
Will we offer a hand and challenge to think
Woman to woman can we come along side
Ease someone’s burden - give a smile with pride
The older we get the more we can give
Pass along all the wisdom you’ve gained as you’ve lived
By birth or by blessing we all have a life
To whom we can offer some Godly advice
To mentor, to challenge, to stand along side
To love and to nourish and always abide
So reach out today to someone you love
Pass on all the wisdom you’ve received from above
Someone is waiting for your love today
Woman to woman –give it away
To treasure and cherish and call God by name
We learn through the years how to love - to lose
To encourage and lighten and pardon and muse
Willing then are we to pass this along
To encourage a young one or sing them a song
Will we paint them a picture with words or with ink
Will we offer a hand and challenge to think
Woman to woman can we come along side
Ease someone’s burden - give a smile with pride
The older we get the more we can give
Pass along all the wisdom you’ve gained as you’ve lived
By birth or by blessing we all have a life
To whom we can offer some Godly advice
To mentor, to challenge, to stand along side
To love and to nourish and always abide
So reach out today to someone you love
Pass on all the wisdom you’ve received from above
Someone is waiting for your love today
Woman to woman –give it away
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
One Life At A Time
My father’s life was short in years yet long in impact. Men today still boast of his stand for the Lord. He stood strong and straight, yet gentle and kind. A man of few words ~ speaking volumes. Today I see his image printed on my face and those of my children. Oh, that they may have known him here! Comfort is brought by the knowledge of the eternal. We will, once again, be face to face. They too, by choosing Jesus, can meet with his embrace!
I look back to his father, also a man of God. Love of the Lord, and of his family reflecting in his compassionate eyes. Teaching that God’s Word has all the answers. His gentle hands cultivating lives as well as plants.
I look now and see the impact of another man, another father ~this time the father of my children. God’s love pours from his heart. I hear its beat echoing my father and grandfather’s loving hearts, all beating in time with the Father of all. One man really can change the world ~ one life at time. Lives lived in sacrifice. Lives lived in love. Lives pointed to the One who makes the change ~one life at a time~ Jesus.
My father’s passion for the Lord gave me comfort. My grandfather’s passion for the Lord gave me hope. My husband’s passion for the Lord gives me strength. Oh, that each generation to come would know that passion! That they too ~one life at a time~ would win the world to Jesus!
I look back to his father, also a man of God. Love of the Lord, and of his family reflecting in his compassionate eyes. Teaching that God’s Word has all the answers. His gentle hands cultivating lives as well as plants.
I look now and see the impact of another man, another father ~this time the father of my children. God’s love pours from his heart. I hear its beat echoing my father and grandfather’s loving hearts, all beating in time with the Father of all. One man really can change the world ~ one life at time. Lives lived in sacrifice. Lives lived in love. Lives pointed to the One who makes the change ~one life at a time~ Jesus.
My father’s passion for the Lord gave me comfort. My grandfather’s passion for the Lord gave me hope. My husband’s passion for the Lord gives me strength. Oh, that each generation to come would know that passion! That they too ~one life at a time~ would win the world to Jesus!
Monday, April 5, 2010
“Cinderella’s Slipper”
Do you ever feel like Cinderella? Taken advantage of; overworked and under-appreciated? Tasked with the same dull duties day after day, wondering if there will ever be an easier life? Well there is good news! God has sent His Prince Charming. He came to die for us and make us His bride. Trust me – the shoe fits! Life may still not always be easy, but you will no longer be alone through the journey. You don’t even need a fairy god-mother – just the Holy Spirit. In Ecclesiastes 3:11 God tells us “He has everything beautiful in His time”. He HAS – past tense! You are beautiful in God’s eyes. Jesus wants to be you Prince Charming and rescue you from this world. He is preparing a wonderful place for you to live with Him for all eternity. His kingdom does not compare with any you have ever seen or imagined. Streets of gold with gates made of pearl!
Prince Charming is knocking at your door. Will you open the door and put on the glass slipper? Romans 10:9-13 tell us how: If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord” and believe in you heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. As the scripture says, “Anyone who trust in Him will never be put to shame.” For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile – the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on Him, for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
A relationship can only grow if it is cultivated. Prince Charming wants to spend time with you – will you spend time with Him? As you ask Him questions, listen for His answers. He’s written you a very special love letter – the Bible. Cherish each word. Enjoy His company – He enjoys yours!
Prince Charming is knocking at your door. Will you open the door and put on the glass slipper? Romans 10:9-13 tell us how: If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord” and believe in you heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. As the scripture says, “Anyone who trust in Him will never be put to shame.” For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile – the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on Him, for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
A relationship can only grow if it is cultivated. Prince Charming wants to spend time with you – will you spend time with Him? As you ask Him questions, listen for His answers. He’s written you a very special love letter – the Bible. Cherish each word. Enjoy His company – He enjoys yours!
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