God’s Grace ©B Scott McCown June 29, 2017 To deserve Your grace There is nothing I can do To live in Your love Is a gift only from You. Me, myself, my sin Opposes Your righteousness I stand as guilty Before Your glorious throne. I get in the way Of the promises … Continue reading God’s Grace
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Slow Down Don’t Frown
What I am writing I’m writing to you; Whose schedule is busy With so much to do. ****************************** It’s time to slow down Take a moment; breathe deep. There’s a beauty before you A mem’ry to keep. ****************************** Don’t miss this moment While you rush on past; Life may never repeat it What is it? … Continue reading Slow Down Don’t Frown
Yesterday
Yesterday © B. Scott McCown, Feb 2, 2017 Yesterday I carried my sin on my shoulder. Yesterday my burden was my own. Yesterday my guilt was a heavy load. Yesterday I thought I was all alone. ************************ But that was my yesterday, Today the sun shines bright. Today the clouds have parted, As I see … Continue reading Yesterday
Broken and Empty
Broken and Empty © B. Scott McCown January 12, 2017 ***************************** I come before You broken, Please heal me. I come before You empty, Please fill me. ***************************** I come before You stained, Please cleanse me. I come before You a sinner, Please forgive me. ****************************** I come before You, just as I am Praying … Continue reading Broken and Empty
One Week
Dear Lord, today is Sunday, A day that's dear to me. And we gather with Your Church, So each your Grace may see. Dear Lord, today is Monday, A long week starts anew. At work, or school, or at home, Let our focus be You. Dear Lord, today is Tuesday, Another day to serve. To … Continue reading One Week
What in the World?!?
What in the World? © B. Scott McCown 08.19.2016 What is this world coming to? Why do so many refuse To acknowledge that life depends on You? What is this world coming to; When anger and violence rule the day; With the victims and survivors are more than a few? What is this world coming … Continue reading What in the World?!?
I Will Praise
I Will Praise For the beauty of the day I will praise You. In the midst of life's storm I will praise. For Your loving-kindness I will praise You. Each new day my voice I will raise. For You merciful grace I will praise You. Everyday, I will walk In Your ways. For Your sustaining love … Continue reading I Will Praise
God’s Glorious Gifts
God's Glorious Gifts © B. Scott McCown - February 5, 2016 I noticed Your glory this morning; I saw the sun in the sky; Amazed at this day You're adorning; With beauty for every man's eye. - You give us life, You give us hope; You give us light, You help us cope. You … Continue reading God’s Glorious Gifts
Friday is for Praise
Forever I Praise B. Scott McCown - January 14, 2016 Forever I praise You; Father of Light. For Your creation, Your love, And all that is right. Your blessings and grace Salvation - my weakness despite; The blood of Your Begotten Cleansing me in Your sight. Forever I praise You; Messiah, Son of God Most High, … Continue reading Friday is for Praise
OMG! Again
I first wrote and published the following poem in 2011. I am reblogging this poem because I am hearing this phrase more and more. OMG! © Scott McCown March 7, 2011 "Oh my God," the psalmist declares, Composing praise to Thee. "O my God," the texter shares, Abbreviated OMG. "Oh my God," the lyricist penned, "I … Continue reading OMG! Again