Joye Atkinson's Blog (63)

                                                      HIS LOVE KEPT HIM THERE

He could have come down from the cross he didn't have to stay…

                                                ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CROSS

On the other side of the cross there is beauty beyond compare

On the other side of the cross my savior awaits for me there

When Jesus knelt in the garden He prayed for the cup to pass…

                                               WHO WILL STAND FOR ME

Is there anybody left who will stand up for me, in this God blessed country you call land of the free

Just as it was so long ago when I walked among men I'm still just as willing to forgive…

                                               GOD LOVES TO HEAR OUR VOICE

The other night while I rested peacefully in bed the Lord spoke to my spirit & this is what he said

I just want to tell you how much it means to me for you to say you love me…

                                               GOD'S GLORY YOUR GAIN

For quite some time now I've been plagued with sickness and disease

Sometimes it's hard to do the…

                                                       LISTEN AND BE STILL

Lord I know you have a purpose for everything you do

But sometimes I want to ask you why instead…

                                              LORD AM I GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU

I asked Lord am I good enough for you;  I know what you've called me to do

But I'll ask you again is it true Lord am I good enough for you…

                                              PLEASE LET ME COME BACK HOME

Several years ago I asked you to do something for me; and if you did just what I asked my glory you would see

At first you were excited your hearts were filled with love.  My heart was filled with joy as I watched you from above…

                                                     FROM THE HEART OF A DEAF CHILD

What a welcome I received when I arrived on earth

People all around the world were…

                                                        A MINISTER'S PRAYER

Listen to my prayer o Lord hear my humble plea

My heart and mind are weary from people needing me…

                                                I DID IT ALL FOR YOU

I dreamed one night not long ago Jesus knelt beside my bed

I could tell he had been crying as his eyes were very red…

                                                      IN MY TIME IN MY WAY

In my time in my way I will do just what I say

Your job is to trust me every single day

Then you'll…

                                               LORD PLEASE PRAY FOR ME

Lord there are no earthly words left for me to say

I've gotten to the point where I don't know how to pray…

                                                                 CHURCH OF THE FROZEN CHOSEN

There was a church I visited it's windows trimmed in gold, but when I walked inside the door I suddenly felt cold

Two ushers were just standing there they looked at…

                                                                       YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE PERFECT

My body may be mangled, I can't write or talk

My legs may be immobile…

                                                                GOD WAS CRYING TOO

One night not too long ago before I went to bed, I got down on my knees to pray; as I bowed my head  I said

Lord I just don't understand some things that have been…

                                                                         FALLEN HEROES

From the time I was conceived God had for me a plan.  He wanted me to get involved to help my fellow man

I know some were against it but God knows what is best.  Since the day He took me home I've had perfect rest

Heaven is so beautiful I'm walking streets of gold and now I'm serving others including saints of old

I know some still have anger about the way I died yet…

                                                                PLEASE DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE

The day before Mother's Day in 1983, my daddy, my mama my sister and me

Were on our way into town to buy a gift for mom…

                                                                    GRANDPA'S LAST DAY

On a beautiful morning one day in May I went to my grandma and grandpa's to stay

My grandpa fixed breakfast and fed it to me.  I felt so secure as I sat on his…

                                                                  GOD LOVES ME THOUGH I'M OLD

When I was young and vibrant I had so many friends

Some of them told me they'd be with me to the end

Now I'm old and feeble and my hair is filled with gray

How I could use those friends right now as in my younger…