“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
— Psalm 119:105 (NKJV)

5 Points:

1. God’s Word brings clarity in the darkness.
2. It lights each step, not always the whole road.
3. The Scriptures are a present and active guide.
4. His Word removes confusion and fear.
5. Walking in God’s Word leads to wisdom and peace.

The Lamp in My Hands

The road folds under the night sky
my steps are unsure and slow
but the lamp you place in my hands
throws a circle of light ahead
enough for the next small step

The wind howls in broken trees
but your Word hums in my heart
a rhythm stronger than the night
a promise brighter than the storm
a flame that will not fall

I lift the lamp higher to see
and your mercy writes itself in the dust
every verse is a stone of hope
every word is a river of life
and I remember to breathe

The dark still stretches wide
but I walk through it with your fire
my hands steady against the cold
my feet warmed by your light
each step a song of trust

Morning is still far away
but your lamp shines in me
and when my eyes grow weary
I lean on the lamp of your truth
and find that you are enough

“And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.”
— Deuteronomy 31:8 (NKJV)

5 Points:

1. God moves ahead of us in every journey.
2. His presence is permanent, not seasonal.
3. Fear is conquered by trusting His leadership.
4. We are never truly alone when we walk in faith.
5. Dismay fades when our hope is anchored in Him.

Before I Arrive

You are already where I am going
the ground is ready beneath my feet
you whisper peace across the miles
my heart catches the sound of your voice
before my fear even speaks

Shadows fall behind me now
they lose their strength as you draw near
I forget the steps I worried over
I remember the grace that covers me
I walk on ground you have blessed

My hands tremble at each unknown turn
still you wrap them with your steady hand
you walk the roads I cannot see
you carry my burdens before they fall
you remind me that love holds first

When night rises over the hills
you stand with the morning in your eyes
you remind my soul that darkness bows
you plant light into the deep valley
you lead me without losing me

I breathe out the fear I held too long
I breathe in the stillness you bring
the road is full of your promises
the air is full of your songs
you are always where I am going

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”
— Proverbs 3:5–6 (NKJV)

5 Points:

1. Trusting God is the foundation for direction.
2. Leaning on our understanding leads to wandering.
3. Acknowledging God invites His leadership.
4. God’s paths are safer and better than ours.
5. True faith steps forward before seeing the full way.

The Road I Cannot See

I step forward though the morning is grey
my heart beats quietly in the mist
your voice steadies my hands
you speak before I ask
the path grows wider with each breath

Clouds stretch across the open field
I wonder if I walk too slow
but your presence covers my questions
each blade of grass bends toward your light
even my silence is enough

The stones shift under my feet
some are sharp, some are smooth
I remember you made the ground
you teach me how to tread gently
you teach me how to rise

I see no signs, no maps
only the sound of water ahead
you tell me the river knows your name
and so I step toward its song
without needing to understand

The sun leans against the hills
evening folds its quiet arms around me
I find myself standing where you led
though I never knew the way
your hand held my every breath

“He must increase, but I must decrease.”

Four Points:

1. True Greatness Is in Christ Alone – Our role is to elevate Jesus, not ourselves.
2. Humility Makes Room for Glory – As we shrink in self-focus, God’s presence becomes clearer.
3. Life’s Aim: Exalt Christ – All our gifts, influence, and labor should point to Him.
4. Growth Looks Like Surrender – We grow by giving ourselves up to His purpose.

He Must Increase
The stage is Yours, the light is Yours,
I step aside and close my doors.
I do not need to be well known,
I only want Your name be shown.
More of You, and less of me.

Your greatness shines in humble ways,
In quiet acts, in unseen days.
You lift the low, You draw the weak,
You touch the ones the proud won’t seek.
Let me become the servant low.

Decrease my pride, my urge to lead,
Let Christ be all I truly need.
Strip me of praise that clouds my sight,
Till all I want is You, my Light.
Let You be seen in all I do.

The world fades out, the King remains,
My joy is found in holy gains.
To lose myself, and find Your name,
To live no more for fleeting fame.
Jesus must rise, and I bow down.

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
 

Four Points:

1. The Lord Personally Leads – He is not just a shepherd; He is my Shepherd.
2. He Provides All We Need – “I shall not want” means lacking nothing essential.
3. He Cares with Tender Strength – The shepherd both defends and feeds.
4. Following Brings Peace – When we stay near Him, fear fades and rest returns.

My Shepherd
The grass is green, the water still,
My Shepherd leads me by His will.
I do not chase the wind or gain,
For He provides in loss and pain.
I follow Him and find enough.

His staff defends, His rod corrects,
His eyes are kind, His care protects.
He walks beside through night and day,
He knows each turn, He makes the way.
I do not fear, for He is near.

The world may flash its gold and pride,
But peace is found when at His side.
He feeds my soul and lifts my head,
He sets the table, gives me bread.
And grace is poured until I’m full.

This is enough: to know His name,
To walk with Him, through fire or flame.
He knows my path and hears my cry,
He keeps me safe and watches high.
The Shepherd leads; I follow still.

“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”

Four Points:

1. Stillness Is Spiritual Strength – Stillness reflects trust, not laziness or inaction.
2. Knowing God Requires Silence – To know Him deeply, we must quiet the noise around and within.
3. God Will Be Exalted – No matter the chaos, His glory will prevail.
4. Stillness Prepares Us to See – In stillness, our spiritual vision is restored.

Be Still and Know
The world may spin, the news may scream,
But stillness leads to holy dream.
When hands are still, the heart can hear,
The voice of God that draws us near.
We pause to know that He is King.

The noise around will never cease,
But in His name, we enter peace.
Not in control, yet held secure,
His steadfast love will still endure.
He calms the storm within the soul.

He will be praised in every land,
No force can break what He has planned.
Though nations rage and tempests rise,
His throne is firm above the skies.
He will be known for who He is.

So I will wait and not rush on,
I’ll trust until the fear is gone.
In stillness, I will lift my eyes,
And see His rule above the skies.
He reigns in rest and strength and peace.

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
 

Four Points:

1. God’s Word Guides Us – Scripture gives direction when we cannot see the way.
2. A Lamp, Not a Floodlight – God often reveals the next step, not the entire journey.
3. Truth in Every Season – Whether in joy or trial, His Word remains sure and steady.
4. Walking Requires Trust – We walk step-by-step, depending on the clarity of God’s light.

Step by Step
When roads are dark and paths unclear,
Your word gives light and draws me near.
Each verse I read, each truth I hold,
Becomes the strength when nights are cold.
You guide my feet through shifting ground.

The world is loud and full of doubt,
But You speak peace and draw me out.
You do not show the ending page,
But ask me trust through joy and rage.
And still I walk, because You lead.

A lamp does not reveal it all,
But lights enough so I won’t fall.
Your voice is sure, Your way is wise,
Your word lifts up my weary eyes.
I move ahead with steady heart.

The path ahead may twist or climb,
Yet each new day You give me time.
Your truth remains, your light is near,
And step by step, I walk in fear—
Not fear of man, but awe of You.

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”

Four Points:

1. God Is Present in Pain – He is not far off; He is close when we are most wounded.
2. He Knows Our Sorrows – God’s nearness is not passive; He feels and understands our suffering.
3. Salvation for the Crushed – God rescues not just the physically weak but the spiritually weary.
4. Comfort Is a Promise – His nearness brings healing and hope, not just sympathy.

Near to the Broken
I cried alone and could not speak,
My bones were cold, my spirit weak.
But even there, God came and stayed,
He saw my heart and gently prayed.
His love reached in and touched my pain.

When breath was short and hope ran dry,
He caught my tears and heard my cry.
He sat with me in silence deep,
And held my soul where shadows sleep.
He did not rush or look away.

He spoke no words, yet peace was near,
And slowly broke the weight of fear.
He gathered all I thought I lost,
And stood with me beneath the cross.
His nearness changed the bitter night.

So now I know, when hearts are torn,
He draws us close, not with scorn.
He saves the weak, the shamed, the low,
He binds the wounds no one can know.
He walks with us through broken ground.

“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.”
 

1. Perfect Peace Is God’s Gift – Peace that is whole and complete comes only from God, not from our surroundings.
2. The Mind Anchored on God – When our thoughts dwell on God’s character and promises, we are steadied.
3. Trust as the Foundation – Peace flows from deep trust in God’s wisdom and control.
4. Consistency Is Key – Remaining focused on God continually is what protects us from inner turmoil.

Peace That Holds
The storm may howl, the dark may stay,
But peace stands strong, it does not sway.
A quiet heart, a steady soul,
God’s calmness wraps and makes us whole.
He keeps us still, though winds may roar.

When I lean close and lift my eyes,
The weight of fear no longer lies.
His presence holds, His promise speaks,
Through all the nights and wearied weeks.
The path is firm beneath my feet.

Peace is not the lack of strife,
But God’s own breath poured into life.
The world may shift and pull apart,
But peace remains within the heart.
The stillness speaks of holy rest.

I choose to trust, and set my mind,
On One who’s good, and strong, and kind.
My thoughts are drawn to all He’s done,
And peace flows deep like morning sun.
He guards my life, both now and more.

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”

1. The healing power of Jesus is unchanging.
2. What He did in the past, He still does today.
3. God’s promises of healing remain steadfast.
4. Faith in Jesus’ unchanging nature strengthens our trust in healing.

God’s character and power are consistent.

Poem on Hebrews 13:8

Stanza 1
Yesterday He healed the sick,
He opened the eyes of the blind,
He called the weary to rest,
He spoke peace into the storm,
And today He does the same.

Stanza 2
He has not changed nor faded,
His power has not grown weak,
His love remains unshaken,
His mercy endures through ages,
And His hands still lift the broken.

Stanza 3
What He did before, He does today,
What He promised, He fulfills,
For His word is forever true,
And His kingdom will not falter,
Nor will His healing cease.

Stanza 4
So come again with faith,
With trust in the unchanging One,
For Jesus Christ is the same,
Yesterday, today, and forever,
And His love remains steadfast.