come back...

tonight my heart aches for a man who is walking his wife through a tremendous journey ~ I know a little of this, but have no claims on knowing his anguish ~ some watch a journey of fear, others - sadness and some just walk peacefully along - perhaps these words were given to me for you...

come back!

brenda vandersee

who is that man before me

with grandpa's hands and face

who speaks of things he thinks he sees

memories of me? not a trace

not good-bye, but not hello

not gone, but not with me

i miss him so, he doesn't know

in his mind, what does he see?

oh, come back! i want to scream

but you're not gone, you're here

so far away - i miss you so

can you sense that i am near?

~~~~~~~

you sang to me and held me close

your voice so soft and kind

i gaze in to your gentle eyes

but memories you can't find

oh grandma you have left us too

but your frail hand i still hold

i trust our loving, sovereign God

your story being told

come back! i cry, sometimes you do

and what a precious gift

you said "i love you" to my mom

what a treasure ~ what a fit

~~~~~~~

oh sister, friend, dear husband, wife

as long as you draw breath

your loving God has plans for you

a life that still has depth

we love you so and will not leave

your side as you press on

to live the life He gives to you

to lift a pleasing song

the journey that's before you

is the greatest that i know

may your Savior stay close by your side

wherever you may go

come back! to me one day you will

we'll meet again in glory

until that day i'll be with you

as you finish your earthly story

lost....

may these words be a call to take a stand against complacency, and may I challenge you to ask God to search your heart, and if it is present, that He reveal to you the sin of indifference, pride or anything that stands between you and the truth of your passion for Him and His....

lost

brenda vandersee

To know Him more each day I strive

His presence I desire

To hear His voice and feel Him near

Ignites a holy fire 

To proclaim what I have learned

To any who will hear

To share the fellowship I’ve known

My joy complete as more draw near 

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Glitz and glam but still decay,

For some this world holds charm

To compromise and fit right in

Only brings them harm 

This hungry world so seeks to fill

An empty aching soul

People things and worldly cures

Just dig a deeper hole

Their destiny ~ destruction

Their glory is their shame

They set their eyes on earthly things

But they don't know his name 

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Schedules filled, such busy lives

So many ways to boast

Church and sports and phd’s

To ourselves we toast 

The saved are lost without a clue

Why that thirst is never quenched

You know the rules and words to say

But in pride remain entrenched

Gossip in the name of prayer

So eager to put down

Baggy clothes or tattooed arms

Your disapproving frown

Your destiny ~ destruction

Your glory is your shame

You justify your compromise

You claim to know his name

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Wake up lost saved it’s not too late

As long as you draw breath

To live a life that honors Him

And leads others from their death 

Not just busy hands and moving lips

But hearts that overflow

With a knowledge and relationship

So deep one truly knows 

Forget your past achievements

Leave credentials at the door

A student ‘til the day you die

Or a disciple you are no more 

Oh, my brethren, whom I love

You are my joy and crown

This is how you should stand firm

And make His name renown 

Search His word with all your heart

And seek Him every day

Grow until the day you die

And you won’t lose your way 

See the lost through His eyes

Of compassion, truth and love

Draw these lonely souls to Christ

To the treasures of above 

You have a future and a hope

A reason why you’re here

To live a life that draws them in

Have a love that holds them near 

To fulfill your calling on this earth

You must be set apart

So they will know you from the rest

Because you have His heart 

Not a destiny of destruction

But a future with our King

Set your eyes on Jesus

Rise up on eagles wings 

The day is near, birth pains are close

We must be true and strong

Stand firm proclaim His holy Word

With lives that sing His song

inspired by the words of paul and the heart of john....