Only thru the Blood Of Jesus

The Lord’s Army By: Maxine M. Remember some of the SPIRITED old time gospel songs we sang as the organ would play? Songs like: We’re marching to Zion – I’m bound for the Promised Land one day Beulah Land – Onward Christian Soldier – Traveling the King’s highway The words of “I’m in the Lord’s Army” resounded from the rafters many a Sunday That in this life we’d live & work and follow our Lord…His commands alone obey That one day, Christians would be together as a united group…the message these songs would convey As the Lord’s army we’d fight His enemies; His plan of salvation advance Knowing nobody is WORTHY to be in His Heavenly Regiment, but Grace allows another chance And He recruits His soldiers from all walks of life & various circumstance He calls that one orphaned when young, never having known a family’s embrace That willful rebellious one whose life choices have led them to disgrace The alcoholic, the addict, the morally destitute, those who for crimes prison will face

What about Tomorrow? By: Maxine M. Time seems to move ever so slowly, but constantly marches onward without fail We go about life working, playing, planning, dreaming and fighting whatever problems assail Thinking that by OUR plans, OUR efforts, OUR wisdom we will prevail Believing WE are masters of our fate, OUR ingenuity & determination will make life great Yesterday’s “good times” band wagon was rolling…we were told “get on board before it’s too late” Warning signs abounded but we closed eyes and ears to this debate Smooth talking investors SEEMED to make so much sense Like dominos, long established institutions fell…their stability a long time pretense WE can’t FAIL, we’re too big, too important was their arrogant defense So we basked in yesterday’s glory, ignoring the FACT we have little control Now unknown days are ahead…days of stress that can take such a toll Days of turmoil, chaos, uncertainty…tomorrow will I s