Turn your heart
your soul and mind
to God
give your love to the one
who sent his Son
for your salvation
to live as you
to walk with you
to die for you
that you may live
by his side
forever
BY HIS SIDE
By Robert Van Valkenburgh
Meditations of a Gentle Warrior
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Love is the reason
for God’s promise
His mercy
and His forgiveness
love is the reason
for Christ’s birth
His death
and His resurrection
love is the reason
for my faith
my surrender
and my salvation
love is the reason
LOVE IS THE REASON
By Robert Van Valkenburgh
Meditations of a Gentle Warrior
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Are you surprised
when the godless
drink and gamble
lie and deceive
remember that you
were once godless
doing all of this and more
in the name of pleasure
and self-satisfaction
ruled by ravenous desires
and an unquenchable thirst
it was not your goodness
that saved you
but grace
and in grace
there is no room for arrogance
or superiority
only humility and compassion
for you know
you are not the source
of your salvation
HUMBLED BY GRACE
By Robert Van Valkenburgh
Meditations of a Gentle Warrior
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Lord I know
when I finally ascend
to meet you
I have a lot to answer for
and for that I am afraid
but I also know
that you have forgiven me
and told me not to fear
for you have made a way for me
to be with you forever
through Christ Jesus
for you are the God of love
truth and mercy
having given it all for my sake
if only I accept it
YOU MADE A WAY
By Robert Van Valkenburgh
Meditations of a Gentle Warrior
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Thank you Lord
for a love unearned
and blessings undeserved
for forgiveness
and mercy
and promises never broken
for your steadfastness
and faithfulness
for drawing me nearer
even as I walked away
thank you Lord
for your perpetual
and unwavering
grace bestowed upon me
GIVING THANKS
By Robert Van Valkenburgh
Meditations of a Gentle Warrior
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