Once there was a man whose wife had gone, so he he was left to raise his daughter all alone.
His heart grew cold, cause he could no longer hold, the best “love” he thought he’d known.
One day he was stopped by a homeless man, who asked him for a helping hand.
He replied, “Sir, my wife has left me with our child, and I feel like I could die.
I have problems of my own, so leave us alone. Please sir, just step aside.”
As they began to walk away from the man, the girl turned around to look again.
She had not noticed the crown of thorns on his head, or the nail prints in his feet.
She didn't see the tears of blood that rolled down his face.
She never noticed the hole in his side.
But she heard the man when he softly said,
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for it is God they shall see."
The very next day, while they were on their way, almost late for school.
The homeless man appeared once again
Afraid to approach them, as if he was breaking a rule.
“Sir can you help me please, I need something to eat, and a place to sleep”.
Then he heard the father reply,
“Eat whatever you can find, and rest here on the street
I cannot help you right now, I just don't have time.”
As they walked away once again, the girl watched from the corner of her eye.
She watched carefully, but didn’t see the spot of blood that appeared on his side.
He said, "Come unto me all ye who are weary, and heavy burdened,
and I will give you rest.”
He walked away slowly, as more precious blood
appeared in stripes on his back, and on his chest.
On Saturday morning, the day was very boring, so they went to the park to play.
They looked up again and saw the homeless man, and once again heard him say,
“Sir please can you help a needy friend?”
The father pretended to smile and said to him,
“I don't have any change now, but maybe next time I’ll give you something,
The girl watched again as they walked from the man towards the other way.
The homeless man raised his head, looked towards heaven, and began to pray.
Sunday came, not a sign of rain, as they headed for Easter morning service
Down the street where they’d usually meet the man who was poor and homeless.
This time he wasn’t there. No traffic, no people, no noise.
The streets were unusually bare.
After the service they began to leave from there,
when the girl heard her name whispered through the air.
She turned around to see the homeless man,
not alone, but standing with two of his friends standing there.
She released her father's hand, and she ran towards the homeless man.
“I didn't put your money in the basket”, she said.
“I just knew that I would see you again.
I wanted to give it to you face to face”.
The man smiled at her, and gave God thanks.
He raised his head, and aloud he cried,
“I praise thee Father, that she saw the light.
You hid these things from the learned, and the wise.
With all the knowledge in the world today,
The purest love and compassion comes from children,
and the greatest wisdom is spoken through babes”.
As he reached forth to receive the child’s offering of love
He smiled at her and said,
"your mortgage is paid in full,
on a mansion above”.
She looked at him very closely, and then looked at his friends.
Fully aware that there was something different about this man.
She held his hands gently inside of hers;
she looked at his face, and looked down again.
As she searched upward for his eyes,
Then she began to cry, and she said,
"Lord, what happened to your hands?"
Dedicated to Devon M. Donelson
John L. Donelson
Prodigal Son Productions
Copyright © 1998
Look for the entire book, "Those Trying Times" online at www.RevelationsChristianMedia.com
Thursday, May 8, 2008
I'm Expecting A Blessing
This may sound a bit strange to you
But I’m in a state of pregnancy
It all happened the day that I really got to know Christ
The day I fell in love with Him,
and I finally allowed Him to be intimate with me
I was close enough to Him that I could hear His voice
I was close enough that I could see His face
I was so close, that I could touch the hem of His garment
And close enough to feel His warm embrace
It was then, that He planted His seed in my spirit,
Deep inside of my empty soul
He planted His word inside of my heart,
And He continues to water it, to make it grow
Soon this seed will be fully developed
Then I will bring forth His offspring
Until that time comes, I must continue to be patient, fast, and pray
Because while I am yet waiting on the spirit to deliver this baby
He still has work to do in my flesh, to deliver me
In the meanwhile, the enemy is still trying to abort my child
Reminding me of miscarried promises that were in store for me
Now he wants me to just walk away and cancel the birthday of my blessings
But he’s forgetting the fact that now I’m filled with God’s spirit
And I’m not the same person that I used to be
He uses situations to try and hold me down. He’ll even use others to talk about me
He uses the very ones that I love the most, to cause me the most pain and grief
But all things work together for the good of those who love God
So all he’s really doing, is adding to my blessing, by feeding my baby for me
Now I can feel the contractions starting, and I even feel the labor pangs
I feel like going on, despite the tests and trials, because I am whole, in Jesus’ name
It’s almost time for me to push; now it’s time for me to deliver this blessing
So if you hear me shouting Hallelujah!!! I’m just pushing, and pressing my way
Giving thanks to God above, for being the father of my baby
John L. Donelson
Prodigal Son Productions
Copyright © 1998
Look for the entire book, "Those Trying Times" online at www.RevelationsChristianMedia.com
But I’m in a state of pregnancy
It all happened the day that I really got to know Christ
The day I fell in love with Him,
and I finally allowed Him to be intimate with me
I was close enough to Him that I could hear His voice
I was close enough that I could see His face
I was so close, that I could touch the hem of His garment
And close enough to feel His warm embrace
It was then, that He planted His seed in my spirit,
Deep inside of my empty soul
He planted His word inside of my heart,
And He continues to water it, to make it grow
Soon this seed will be fully developed
Then I will bring forth His offspring
Until that time comes, I must continue to be patient, fast, and pray
Because while I am yet waiting on the spirit to deliver this baby
He still has work to do in my flesh, to deliver me
In the meanwhile, the enemy is still trying to abort my child
Reminding me of miscarried promises that were in store for me
Now he wants me to just walk away and cancel the birthday of my blessings
But he’s forgetting the fact that now I’m filled with God’s spirit
And I’m not the same person that I used to be
He uses situations to try and hold me down. He’ll even use others to talk about me
He uses the very ones that I love the most, to cause me the most pain and grief
But all things work together for the good of those who love God
So all he’s really doing, is adding to my blessing, by feeding my baby for me
Now I can feel the contractions starting, and I even feel the labor pangs
I feel like going on, despite the tests and trials, because I am whole, in Jesus’ name
It’s almost time for me to push; now it’s time for me to deliver this blessing
So if you hear me shouting Hallelujah!!! I’m just pushing, and pressing my way
Giving thanks to God above, for being the father of my baby
John L. Donelson
Prodigal Son Productions
Copyright © 1998
Look for the entire book, "Those Trying Times" online at www.RevelationsChristianMedia.com
I Remember You
I Remember You
Aren't you the same God,
The same I AM that I AM,
The creator of the heavens and the earth,
The One who made man?
Aren't you the very same God,
Who parted the sea called Red,
The same all-powerful, the Holy One of Israel,
The one who raised the dead?
I remember hearing all about you as a child
I heard that you multiplied the fish and bread
I heard all about the many lives you’ve saved
Just by the power in the words that you said
I hoped that you would remember me,
I tried to call you every once in a while
When I called your name, I didn’t get an answer
I wondered if maybe I had called the wrong line
John L. Donelson
Prodigal Son Productions
Copyright © 2000
Look for the entire book, "Those Trying Times" online at www.RevelationsChristianMedia.com
Aren't you the same God,
The same I AM that I AM,
The creator of the heavens and the earth,
The One who made man?
Aren't you the very same God,
Who parted the sea called Red,
The same all-powerful, the Holy One of Israel,
The one who raised the dead?
I remember hearing all about you as a child
I heard that you multiplied the fish and bread
I heard all about the many lives you’ve saved
Just by the power in the words that you said
I hoped that you would remember me,
I tried to call you every once in a while
When I called your name, I didn’t get an answer
I wondered if maybe I had called the wrong line
John L. Donelson
Prodigal Son Productions
Copyright © 2000
Look for the entire book, "Those Trying Times" online at www.RevelationsChristianMedia.com
I Remember You Too
I Remember You, Too
Yes… I remember you too
I remember when you used to praise me
You used to thank me for the days that I gave thee
I remember you would come to me with everything
With all your unbearable burdens and suffering
You used to have joy in even the minor things
You would tell me exactly how you felt, openly, and honestly
Without feeling afraid, and trying to hide the real you- from me
Now don't be ashamed,
I understand exactly what you’re going through
So be encouraged… because I still feel the same,
My love for you has no end, I hope you know
I’ve tried to tell you through my servant’s hand
That nothing would ever separate you from my love
I am very mindful of you, just as David said, and…
As a matter of fact,
You're the very person that I was just thinking of
John L. Donelson
Prodigal Son Productions
Copyright © 2000
Look for the entire book, "Those Trying Times" online at www.RevelationsChristianMedia.com
Yes… I remember you too
I remember when you used to praise me
You used to thank me for the days that I gave thee
I remember you would come to me with everything
With all your unbearable burdens and suffering
You used to have joy in even the minor things
You would tell me exactly how you felt, openly, and honestly
Without feeling afraid, and trying to hide the real you- from me
Now don't be ashamed,
I understand exactly what you’re going through
So be encouraged… because I still feel the same,
My love for you has no end, I hope you know
I’ve tried to tell you through my servant’s hand
That nothing would ever separate you from my love
I am very mindful of you, just as David said, and…
As a matter of fact,
You're the very person that I was just thinking of
John L. Donelson
Prodigal Son Productions
Copyright © 2000
Look for the entire book, "Those Trying Times" online at www.RevelationsChristianMedia.com
He Knows
He knows about the tears you cry
He knows about the pain inside
He gave me these words to encourage you
To let you know that He is pleased with the things you do
He knows that your heart is as genuine as pure gold
He knows that all you do for others, could never be told
He shares in my feelings of appreciation and love
And He wants you to know, that you are highly thought of
He knows the very number of each and every hair
He knows about your worries,
and He knows about your cares
He has sent these words of comfort
To help wipe the tears away from your eyes
And to let you know that there are many others
Who are standing by your side
He wants you to know that your work is not in vain
Just trust in Him through the sunshine, and through the rain
No matter what the situation is
No matter how hard the wind blows
He has sent these words to you, through me
Just to let you know
He Knows
John L. Donelson
Prodigal Son Productions
Copyright © 1998
Look for the entire book, "Those Trying Times" online at www.RevelationsChristianMedia.com
He knows about the pain inside
He gave me these words to encourage you
To let you know that He is pleased with the things you do
He knows that your heart is as genuine as pure gold
He knows that all you do for others, could never be told
He shares in my feelings of appreciation and love
And He wants you to know, that you are highly thought of
He knows the very number of each and every hair
He knows about your worries,
and He knows about your cares
He has sent these words of comfort
To help wipe the tears away from your eyes
And to let you know that there are many others
Who are standing by your side
He wants you to know that your work is not in vain
Just trust in Him through the sunshine, and through the rain
No matter what the situation is
No matter how hard the wind blows
He has sent these words to you, through me
Just to let you know
He Knows
John L. Donelson
Prodigal Son Productions
Copyright © 1998
Look for the entire book, "Those Trying Times" online at www.RevelationsChristianMedia.com
I AM, With You
From the rising of the sun
Until the going down of the same
~I AM… with you ~
I cannot leave you- because with you is who I AM
And I do not change
So take comfort in these words my child
And lift up your bowed down head
Don’t be afraid, Be strong, and Be of good courage
For what you see today is not the end of the road
If you would only look through Heaven’s eyes
Then you would see that it is simply a bend in the road
I have so much more in store for you
Your blessings are just around the corner
But in order for you to find the door
You must first believe in your heart that
~I AM… with you~
And then my child, you must rise,
and you must continue to move forward
John L. Donelson
Prodigal Son Productions
Copyright © 2001
Look for the entire book, "Those Trying Times" online at www.RevelationsChristianMedia.com
Until the going down of the same
~I AM… with you ~
I cannot leave you- because with you is who I AM
And I do not change
So take comfort in these words my child
And lift up your bowed down head
Don’t be afraid, Be strong, and Be of good courage
For what you see today is not the end of the road
If you would only look through Heaven’s eyes
Then you would see that it is simply a bend in the road
I have so much more in store for you
Your blessings are just around the corner
But in order for you to find the door
You must first believe in your heart that
~I AM… with you~
And then my child, you must rise,
and you must continue to move forward
John L. Donelson
Prodigal Son Productions
Copyright © 2001
Look for the entire book, "Those Trying Times" online at www.RevelationsChristianMedia.com
The Uncovering
We've all covered up our hurts and pains
We've all tried to bury our sin and shame
We’ve given our testimonies from Sunday to Sunday
Giving honor to God, who is the head of our lives
Only giving the edited versions, and leaving out the details
That destroys yokes, and brings others from darkness into the light
Jesus bore all on the cross, so that the whole truth could be seen
Now the time has come for our uncovering
I know that it hurts to pull bandages away from the pains of our past
There’s no such thing as an “ouchless” bandage for our feelings
Sometimes we just have to let our wounds get some air
In order for us to be set free, and truly receive our healing
Jesus bore more on the cross, than any of us ever will
We must consider it all joy, pray, and we will endure
Don’t worry about how, but let go, and let God
So we can complete His good and perfect will
I pray that one day, He will give me the strength and courage
To stand and tell my entire story
So that I can let you know all about God's grace and mercy
To explain how He pulled my soul out of the trash, and recycled me
Jesus bore all on the cross,
so that we would no longer be bound
But that we all might be set free
So now my friends, the time has come
for our uncovering
John L. Donelson
Prodigal Son Productions
Copyright © 1998
Look for the entire book, "Those Trying Times" online at www.RevelationsChristianMedia.com
We've all tried to bury our sin and shame
We’ve given our testimonies from Sunday to Sunday
Giving honor to God, who is the head of our lives
Only giving the edited versions, and leaving out the details
That destroys yokes, and brings others from darkness into the light
Jesus bore all on the cross, so that the whole truth could be seen
Now the time has come for our uncovering
I know that it hurts to pull bandages away from the pains of our past
There’s no such thing as an “ouchless” bandage for our feelings
Sometimes we just have to let our wounds get some air
In order for us to be set free, and truly receive our healing
Jesus bore more on the cross, than any of us ever will
We must consider it all joy, pray, and we will endure
Don’t worry about how, but let go, and let God
So we can complete His good and perfect will
I pray that one day, He will give me the strength and courage
To stand and tell my entire story
So that I can let you know all about God's grace and mercy
To explain how He pulled my soul out of the trash, and recycled me
Jesus bore all on the cross,
so that we would no longer be bound
But that we all might be set free
So now my friends, the time has come
for our uncovering
John L. Donelson
Prodigal Son Productions
Copyright © 1998
Look for the entire book, "Those Trying Times" online at www.RevelationsChristianMedia.com
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