Hope

The world is changing,
Peoples' views on right and wrong are constantly rearranging.

It's upsetting to see,
Twisted versions of reality.
They think they know what's best.
But in reality there hurting the rest.

Working hard and taking responsibility,
Are now replaced with laziness and "give me, give me, give me."
"I deserve or I should get."
Without regard to the ones who are forced to pay for it.

Darkness firmly taking its grasp,
On the world and it's people, and all that won't last.
Trials apart of our everyday.
Judgement and persecution because we believe there is only one way.

One Savior, One God, One true King.
One way to Heaven thanks to Jesus' offering.

He suffered and died, carrying our sin.
And he arose from the grave, so we may share eternal life with him.

In him I claim hope and victory!
Despite the decay in the world I see.

This world has nothing eternal to offer.
My chips are all in for my creator and author.

The writer of my story,
Beginning, middle, and end.

To him be the glory, Forever,
AMEN

Hope for Tomorrow

He wants nothing more than to tear you down,
Crushing your spirit,
No hope to be found.

He'll bring you,
To a pit so full of grief, all you feel is undeniable defeat.
To a low you don't want to know.
To an emptiness, so alone.

No joy to be found even when you look around,
At the gifts you've been given,
All your blessings blindly hidden.

Hidden behind the sorrow that you feel.
Engulfed in guilt,
Is it possible to heal?

He is not your friend,
He doesn't want you to know,
The only peace that can heal your soul.

Trials we will go through and life's circumstances will be tough.
But remember it's okay if we're not perfect,
Because Jesus is enough.

Satan would like you to think that we are slaves to our sin.
But Jesus Christ's sacrifice can forgive us and make us whole again.

The grief that comes with a loss,
The guilt of not being enough,
Can fade if we allow Jesus,
To be the focus of our trust.

Read his word, and sing him praises.
He is a friend who loves you and is courageous.
If he loved you enough to die for your sins,
You can believe that he cares about the struggles your in.

He can give,
Peace that passes understanding,
And joy where there was sorrow.
Strength when you are weak,
And a hope for tomorrow.