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
Friday, September 17, 2010
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
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