River of Love
God is the source of every good thing.
Out of His love for us blessings flow.
Like a raging river washing over us,
We are covered by His wondrous love.
We are not to still the raging river,
But as a channel become the river.
Out of love a blessing we become,
by sharing His love to everyone.
As raindrops fall to form a stream,
One upon another the river grows.
And as the drops now becomes a team,
it true purpose, God’s love to show.
Blessing upon blessing joins as one,
To proclaim the glory of God’s Son.
Watch as the blessing of love grows,
Changing lives as God’s love flows.
God’s gift to us, a blessing we will be;
A light in the world, so they may see.
As we swim in the river of His love,
Let us give the glory to God above.
From the throne of God flows a river,
He is our God, our source and life giver.
It is His powerful river that washes clean,
The river of love blessing to redeem.
Love creating blessings watch love grow,
As blessings spread His love the river flows.
God’s gift to us is a blessing of endless love,
Our hearts response to Him, share the love.
Carl A. Gooch ~ 23 April 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
My Lord, My King
My Lord, My King
Sins chains had me bound,
Struggling with all my might,
Still those chains held on tight,
Forcing me to the ground.
For all the wrong I’d done,
A river of bitter tear I shed.
Who could save me from the dead?
My Lord, my king, the only one.
My Lord, my King, only He,
That could be the Sacrifice;
To pay my sins high price,
So great His love for me.
Confused, I was so lost,
My body gripped in fear.
But my Lord came near,
Saying for you I’ll pay the cost.
His loving light shown in,
My Lord, God’s own Son,
On the cross it was done
He died to free me of my sin.
My Lord, my King, only He,
That could be the Sacrifice;
To pay my sins high price,
So great His love for me.
This story does not end,
Now my life belongs to Him.
His light will not ever dim,
From the grave He rose again.
Carl A. Gooch ~ 12 April 2010
Sins chains had me bound,
Struggling with all my might,
Still those chains held on tight,
Forcing me to the ground.
For all the wrong I’d done,
A river of bitter tear I shed.
Who could save me from the dead?
My Lord, my king, the only one.
My Lord, my King, only He,
That could be the Sacrifice;
To pay my sins high price,
So great His love for me.
Confused, I was so lost,
My body gripped in fear.
But my Lord came near,
Saying for you I’ll pay the cost.
His loving light shown in,
My Lord, God’s own Son,
On the cross it was done
He died to free me of my sin.
My Lord, my King, only He,
That could be the Sacrifice;
To pay my sins high price,
So great His love for me.
This story does not end,
Now my life belongs to Him.
His light will not ever dim,
From the grave He rose again.
Carl A. Gooch ~ 12 April 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Whispers of Love
Whispers of Love
Soft and gentle a mothers kiss,
Her child sleeps in peaceful bliss.
She leans and whispers in his ear,
Sweet words of love for him to hear.
Two stand before God to become one,
A ring upon the hand; the wedding done.
The union blessed by God above,
Their hearts hear His whispers of love.
As evening fall and night begins
The couple prepares to turn in.
Arms locked in fond embrace,
Whispers of love face to face.
A father grips the hand of his son,
Wishing him well till the war be done.
A mothers tear runs down her cheek,
And whispers love hard to speak.
The roar of the battle can not dim,
The love of God that dwells within.
The soldier know deep in his heart,
Those whispers of love will never part.
When those dark clouds are rolling in
Savagely blown by the howling wind.
But God will be with us even here,
Listen close and your ears will hear,
His whispers of love.
We don’t need to scream and shout,
If it is true love we are talking about.
For truth everlasting look to God above,
And heed those sweet whispers of love.
Carl A. Gooch ~ 22 March 2010
Soft and gentle a mothers kiss,
Her child sleeps in peaceful bliss.
She leans and whispers in his ear,
Sweet words of love for him to hear.
Two stand before God to become one,
A ring upon the hand; the wedding done.
The union blessed by God above,
Their hearts hear His whispers of love.
As evening fall and night begins
The couple prepares to turn in.
Arms locked in fond embrace,
Whispers of love face to face.
A father grips the hand of his son,
Wishing him well till the war be done.
A mothers tear runs down her cheek,
And whispers love hard to speak.
The roar of the battle can not dim,
The love of God that dwells within.
The soldier know deep in his heart,
Those whispers of love will never part.
When those dark clouds are rolling in
Savagely blown by the howling wind.
But God will be with us even here,
Listen close and your ears will hear,
His whispers of love.
We don’t need to scream and shout,
If it is true love we are talking about.
For truth everlasting look to God above,
And heed those sweet whispers of love.
Carl A. Gooch ~ 22 March 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Set Free
Set Free
Lift up my soul to you O Lord;
In you is my spirit is restored.
My enemies fall to the dust;
In you, O my God do I trust.
The wicked are put to shame,
But the wise praise your name.
Reveal and teach me your ways,
That I may follow you all my days.
Guide my life and my behavior,
For you alone are my Savior.
Remember your great mercy and love,
And stand guard from heaven above.
Remember not the sins of my youth,
But instruct this sinner with your truth.
According to your love, remember me;
For the sake of your name forgive me.
I have no fear with you by my side,
Nor will your great love will I hide.
Though lonely and far from home,
You are with me, I never walk alone.
Let your child not be put to shame,
My hope and refuge is in your name.
Your covenant you revealed to me;
It was by your blood I was set free.
Carl A. Gooch ~ 16 March 2010
Lift up my soul to you O Lord;
In you is my spirit is restored.
My enemies fall to the dust;
In you, O my God do I trust.
The wicked are put to shame,
But the wise praise your name.
Reveal and teach me your ways,
That I may follow you all my days.
Guide my life and my behavior,
For you alone are my Savior.
Remember your great mercy and love,
And stand guard from heaven above.
Remember not the sins of my youth,
But instruct this sinner with your truth.
According to your love, remember me;
For the sake of your name forgive me.
I have no fear with you by my side,
Nor will your great love will I hide.
Though lonely and far from home,
You are with me, I never walk alone.
Let your child not be put to shame,
My hope and refuge is in your name.
Your covenant you revealed to me;
It was by your blood I was set free.
Carl A. Gooch ~ 16 March 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
My Lord I Serve
My Lord I Serve
O Lord, out of the depths of my sins I cry to you,
Hear my plea, let your ears be alert to my cry.
Beaten down and confused I know not what to do,
Come and rescue me O Lord, for I will surly die.
Head bowed low I confess, on my merit I can not stand,
Only in you is there hope; only in you is there mercy.
Receive my humble prayers and reach down your hand,
No other can save, in you alone will I ever be free.
Praise the Lord, o my soul; praise His holy name,
Remember forever His wondrous love and mercy.
Today I have been cleansed because to me He came,
Forever unchained from the sin that bound me.
Glory to Him that from sins dark pit redeems,
The one who dries my tear and my pain eases.
All glory to the Lord who has heard my screams,
And came to forgive my sin and heal my diseases.
He lifts me up on wings of eagles, and satisfies my soul,
I live for Him, and His name my heart will forever praise.
His loving hand leads and guides me to my heavenly goal,
He now dwells and walks with me for the rest of my days.
Praise be to the Lord most high, all glory be to him,
Let this life I live be in worship to my Lord I serve.
My heart rejoices in Him, to the Lord I sing my hymn,
Praise His name, for He does not judge as I deserve.
Carl A. Gooch ~ 09 March 2010
O Lord, out of the depths of my sins I cry to you,
Hear my plea, let your ears be alert to my cry.
Beaten down and confused I know not what to do,
Come and rescue me O Lord, for I will surly die.
Head bowed low I confess, on my merit I can not stand,
Only in you is there hope; only in you is there mercy.
Receive my humble prayers and reach down your hand,
No other can save, in you alone will I ever be free.
Praise the Lord, o my soul; praise His holy name,
Remember forever His wondrous love and mercy.
Today I have been cleansed because to me He came,
Forever unchained from the sin that bound me.
Glory to Him that from sins dark pit redeems,
The one who dries my tear and my pain eases.
All glory to the Lord who has heard my screams,
And came to forgive my sin and heal my diseases.
He lifts me up on wings of eagles, and satisfies my soul,
I live for Him, and His name my heart will forever praise.
His loving hand leads and guides me to my heavenly goal,
He now dwells and walks with me for the rest of my days.
Praise be to the Lord most high, all glory be to him,
Let this life I live be in worship to my Lord I serve.
My heart rejoices in Him, to the Lord I sing my hymn,
Praise His name, for He does not judge as I deserve.
Carl A. Gooch ~ 09 March 2010
The Old Ways
The Old Ways
It’s so, so hard to let go;
Of the old ways.
And change comes so slow.
Lord, hear me pray.
I’m weary down to the bone,
Of the old ways.
I can’t make it on my own;
help me today.
When am I to see a change;
Of the old ways?
Free me from these chains,
Teach me your way.
Please hear my plea and rid me;
Of the old ways.
Open my heart and let me see,
A brand new day.
Help me Lord to turn loose;
Of the old ways.
I know there is no excuse,
to stay this way.
Thank you Lord, you freed me;
Of the old ways.
With a heart as glad as can be,
I’ll follow you each day.
Carl A. Gooch ~ 08 March 2010
It’s so, so hard to let go;
Of the old ways.
And change comes so slow.
Lord, hear me pray.
I’m weary down to the bone,
Of the old ways.
I can’t make it on my own;
help me today.
When am I to see a change;
Of the old ways?
Free me from these chains,
Teach me your way.
Please hear my plea and rid me;
Of the old ways.
Open my heart and let me see,
A brand new day.
Help me Lord to turn loose;
Of the old ways.
I know there is no excuse,
to stay this way.
Thank you Lord, you freed me;
Of the old ways.
With a heart as glad as can be,
I’ll follow you each day.
Carl A. Gooch ~ 08 March 2010
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer
Dear Father who reigns from heaven above,
Guide me that I may reflect your Holy love.
Let your spirit dwell boldly with me this day,
That I respect your name in what I do and say.
Reveal your will to me and help me to obey,
May you rule in my life each and every day.
Provide for me my Lord, all of my daily needs,
And remove from my life all the choking weeds.
Take from me all the wickedness of my Youth,
Fill me with your love and Holy word of truth.
For those who I think have hurt me in the past,
Teach me to forgive that I may be freed at last.
Let me not be tempted by the what I may see,
The deceptive beauty of the sin that surrounds me.
But stand guard over my heart that I am protected,
That this, your temple does not become infected.
It is only by your mighty power that I may see,
Your wondrous kingdom you have promised me.
Guide me Lord that I may live this life to your glory,
let me tell everyone who will hear your beautiful story.
Lord Jesus lead me on,
Amen
Carl A. Gooch ~ 09 March 2010
Dear Father who reigns from heaven above,
Guide me that I may reflect your Holy love.
Let your spirit dwell boldly with me this day,
That I respect your name in what I do and say.
Reveal your will to me and help me to obey,
May you rule in my life each and every day.
Provide for me my Lord, all of my daily needs,
And remove from my life all the choking weeds.
Take from me all the wickedness of my Youth,
Fill me with your love and Holy word of truth.
For those who I think have hurt me in the past,
Teach me to forgive that I may be freed at last.
Let me not be tempted by the what I may see,
The deceptive beauty of the sin that surrounds me.
But stand guard over my heart that I am protected,
That this, your temple does not become infected.
It is only by your mighty power that I may see,
Your wondrous kingdom you have promised me.
Guide me Lord that I may live this life to your glory,
let me tell everyone who will hear your beautiful story.
Lord Jesus lead me on,
Amen
Carl A. Gooch ~ 09 March 2010
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