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Friday, June 28, 2013

The Open Gate

All wealth, honor and prosperity will NOT mean a thing where we are going....the place that is prepared for us. The things of this "world" grows strangly dim! We know where our pasture is. He has opened the gate and allowed us in.... the Gate Keeper that is.

Turmoil, hating, fighting, quarreling, murdering and such are on the rise. But there is peace in the pasture through that gate. We find refuge. Those things will not be where we are going. The Gate Keeper extends the Open Gate to ALL.

A time will come when the gate is closed, to be opened NO more. What matters most is NOT see the gate closed from the outside looking in.

We are persecuted, ridiculed, suffered and killed. Where we are going this happens NO more.......
Oh the JOY! and Heavens Delight.

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Rescued for Possession

Oh Jesus, Jesus I love You.
I want to gaze upon Your beauty, to sit at your feet.
I love being so near to You and to know You love me.
You are my help and my refuge; You cover me with feathers.
Under Your wings I find refuge;                                                                 Your faithfulness is my shield and rampart.                                                              
Jesus I come only wanting You, to be near You.
To hold Your hands, kiss Your cheek, I put my loving arms around You as You hold me close to Your heart.
No other place I would rather be than to be held by You, no other place than close to You.                                                                                      You love me and sing rejoicing over me, I am Your delight!
 

Oh Jesus, Jesus I love You.
What does it cost to follow Jesus but my life.
Oh Jesus, the rich life You give, I am blessed!
Greater are You that is in me than he that is in the world.
Rescued from the fowlers snare, You give eternal life and salvation.
All Your goodness You bestow on me, Your love, Your joy and peace.


You are more than I could ask or imagine.
I am filled with an inexpressible joy!
I love being so near to You, Hold me tight, hold me near.
Oh Jesus, Jesus I love You.
My love and devotion I give to You.

 

Monday, February 27, 2012

Come As Little Children

The little children come to Me.
They move about without much thought,
And say what is on their heart.

These little children with inquisitive minds,
They look and examine what is Mine ~
the hair, the clothes, the hands and feet.
All their thoughts are about play and say,
"Jesus, will You come play with me?"
As we play ~
we run and jump, dance and twirl.
Oh what fun we have!

Each gives a kiss to say goodbye,
My heart wells up inside.
I pray to the Father.
As they grow in age,
Keep their hearts strong,
May they always return to Me!

Matt. 18:3

written by Arlene Miner
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Now I See

                                                                                                   
As people passed,
“Who is this Jesus?” I asked.
Then He came to me.
Jesus touched Me,
Now I see!

“I am the Light of the world.” He proclaimed,
“Do you believe?”
Falling to my knees,
Confessing, “Lord, I believe.”
Though I was blind, now I see!

Spiritually blind,
I could not see.
Jesus touched me
The soul and spirit,
Renewed my mind and quickened my heart.

A wonderful life He gave to me
For all eternity.
May the work of God
Be displayed in my life.
He touched me, now I see!

Written by Arlene Miner
                                                            

Awaken Love

AWAKEN LOVE!

His loving arms embrace,
In Him find rest.
Joy and peace He gives,
And says “You, I bless.”

Honor Him Lord and King.
On bended knees bow,
Love He pours out
Grace and mercy abounds.

Hunger for Him!
Desire His closeness,
His love penetrating your heart.
Passionately fall in love with Him.

written by Arlene Miner

Released - Psalms 42

My soul wages war within
I cry out to God
"Help me, Lord, with this battle"
My Lord replies, "Release this battle from within, give it to Me."

Satan comes to steal, kill, and destroy......
This is why my battles rage within!
But God is my victory;
To Him I submit.
With songs of praise brings
Release within as My God claims victory.
Calmness and peace come.
He puts a new song in my heart.

Released!
I lift Him up
To God be the Glory!
For You are my God.
Glory! Glory! Glory!


written by Arlene Miner

Brothers and Sisters in Christ As One

Become one, unite.
Enter this new life
Brothers and Sisters in Christ
Becoming one, united.

A given hope through the cross,
Jesus died for us.
Love came down from heaven above
Touched the soul, heart, and mind
To become one with Him.

Glory to God.
His majesty reigns
Now and forever more!
Brothers and Sisters united we are
Christ binding our hearts.....
Together we unite.

He is our firm foundation
Rooted and grounded in Him.
The resurrected life we will
See for all eternity,
Being one, united.

written by Arlene Miner

Sunday, February 26, 2012

If Only I Could Hold His Hand

If only I could hold His hand.

Many miles He walked.
He never grumbled or complained,
But went about His Father's work.
I wanted to run to Him and take His hand.
People followed so many followers!
How would I ever be able to hold His hand?
He was in such great demand.
Oh, if I could only hold His hand.

Here He comes!
His eyes fixed on mine.
Before me He stands with outstretched hands and says,
Come, hold my hand, walk with Me, and be by My side.
By His side I walked and held His hand.
Many were drawn to Him and asked
Who is this man?
My heart full of joy, I could say,
This is Jesus!  His name is Jesus!

Crucify Him! Crucify Him!
What is happening?
I could not see.
Who do they want to Crucify?
I saw many who followed as I
But they were angry and yelling
Crucify Him!
I need to see! I must get through!

My eyes filled with tears
And pain in my heart.
I knelt down and wept.
This could not be!
This is Jesus! This is Jesus! I shouted.
No one could hear.
I cried and whispered,
If only I could hold His hand.

The opposition and ridicule that came;
How would He bear?
They took Him away!
Jesus. How could this be?

They nailed Him to a tree.
What my eyes saw I could not believe.
They have beaten and bruised Him.
Blood spilled from His body.
My pain too great,
I remembered the time I held His hand.
Questions in my mind,
I gazed upon His face.
With love and compassion,
He whispered,  I love you.
Oh, Jesus if only I could hold Your hand.

They took Him from that tree
And laid Him in a tomb.
My heart broken,
Tears continue to flow.
The wrong that was done!

Wonderful news!
He arose and conquered death!
Going to the tomb
I had to see!
Inside I found
Hope, joy and peace because
He is alive!

Jesus, if only I can hold Your hand.


written by Arlene Miner
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Perfect White Stone

I walked on the beach this morning looking for it.  Instead there were a lot of broken pieces of shells.  I saw in those broken pieces that which represents people's lives.  Many lives are broken pieces, hurting people.  Please, Jesus, take these broken pieces.

As Jesus scoops these broken pieces into His hands, He breathes on them.  He mends broken lives as He pours His powerful love upon them.  He can restore the broken pieces to wholeness.  There is hope and healing found in Jesus.
Run! Run!  into the arms of Jesus.

What about the perfect white stone?  The Lord told me I would not find it.  Jesus is the Perfecter!  It is Jesus' righteousness, love, and blood that covers us that we can go before the Father in "Perfectness".
We will always be imperfect here on this earth but when Jesus comes for His bride we will be as the perfect white stone.

I had written this not knowing this scripture in Revelation until someone told me.
Awesome!  The white stone is mentioned in Revelation 2:17b "I will also give him a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to him who receives it."

So beautiful, Lord, the Perfect White Stone.   All my praise to You, O God!

written by Arlene Miner

Work in Progress, Thank You, Jesus

Walking on the beach one morning, I started picking up the very smooth stones.  Then there are some I noticed that are in the process of becoming smooth. 

Here is my "stone" story.   I am God's workmanship, a work in progress.

The first stone I found represents me before I met Jesus as my "Savior".  The stone was all dark representing sin in my life and separated from God. It is very rough stone with small holes.  Not pretty!!!

The CROSS represents when I asked Jesus to come into my heart and be my "Savior".  I became His stone.  He took that stone and began His work.

This stone is white representing that I was washed clean, "as white as snow".    My sins were forgiven.  This stone still showed small holes all over.  He is working on me!

Each stone I found after this represented a continued work in progress.  They were becoming smoother.  One stone showed traces of black representing sin.  I will still sin but the difference now is I can take it to Jesus and repent and ask for His forgiveness.  He forgives and wipes the sin away.  Other stones will show great smoothness but will still be flawed.  Still a work in progress.

The perfect stone???  When Jesus comes for His bride, the church.  He is the Perfecter.

written by Arlene Miner
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Saturday, February 25, 2012

New Song - Psalms 149:1

I am excited to be with you today, Jesus.
You bring a smile to my face and
My heart is filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy.

Entering the throne room,
Draw me near, draw me close to You.
So close that I can feel Your heart beat,
To feel You breathe on me,
And to hear Your voice in my ear.

I want to whisper in Your ear, "I love You." "I love You."
A smile on His face and His heart is filled with
An inexpressible and glorious joy.
In our fellowship together He whispers "I love you."

Capture all of me Jesus, every part of my being.
Saturate me with Your glory and Your pure love.
In His arms He holds me, at His feet I bow down in worship.
Together with the saints we sing this NEW song.

written by Arlene Miner

Friday, February 24, 2012

Peace in the Storm

I sit and watch Him sleep.
I just want to be near.
Everything is calm, such a beautiful day.
The sun so warm, the sky so blue.
I hear the lapping at the boats brow and the flopping of the sails in the wind.
The breeze warm, I lean back and enjoy the moment.
A smile on my face I can't help but notice how peaceful He sleeps.
I love being so near!

All of a sudden a storm, only moments before so quiet, so peaceful.
The sails are fastly changed, the winds disturbingly high.
The sky becomes dark, the winds increasingly stronger, the boat tossed to and fro.
What will I do? Becoming afraid, I start to run as I see may others do.
Frantic now, I turn to see Jesus - I see Him sleeping - sleeping peacefully.
Then I decided to stay and soon I felt the peacefulness, tranquility - just being near and watching Him sleep.
This is where I want to stay!!!

The storm grew worse, the winds harder.
My fear subsided but soon they were coming to wake Him, asking what to do.
They were terrified and so afraid.
Urgently they said we're going to drown.
He walked to the brow of the boat and I ever so close.
He stretched out His arms to the sea and the wind - they ceased and there came a calm.
They marveled at His power over the sea and wind.

I stood close to Him and I too marveled!
He turned to me, smiled and took my hand and said to me
"The peace of God, which transcends all understanding,
Will guard your heart and your mind in Christ Jesus."
Close to Him in storms of life,
I want to always remember where I want to be.
I love being so near!

written by Arlene Miner

What God Did With Me

Lord, keep me ever mindful that You are always near.
Uphold me with Your righteous right hand.
Hold me in Your loving arms, never let me go.
Jesus I love You so! Your love never fails.
Comfort I find in Your unconditional love.

There was a time Lord when I turned away.
Sin entered in.
Satan snarled me and led me astray.
He came with lies and deceit, deceiving me with more and more lies.
Soon I believed my Lord Jesus left me.
He could not love me!
Weighed down with guilt and shame, I made wrong choices.
My mind was confused but did not know why.

Worldly joy is what I found.
I remembered the joy and peace I once had.
I was blinded by the enemy's lies.
Oh, the bondage and sinful wrongs committed.
The person I had become!
Rationalizing had become my way of life.
I believed I was without hope.

My eyes were opened.
The blinders were gone.
Jesus came and rescued me.
This wayward soul returned to Him,
Repenting and confessing that I sinned.
My compassionate Father told me as He did the Prodigal son,
My son (daughter) was dead and is alive again,
And was lost and is found.

How I must have hurt Him and others along the way.
I am grateful for His forgiveness and
Unconditional love He has for me.
The enemy runs as the Father's love flows in.
Joy and peace is restored within.
You never left me when I turned from you.
I am grateful dear Jesus for saving my soul.

Lord, I pray for the "wayward soul".
May You reveal Your love in a very special way.
May this "wayward soul" know
The love, compassion and forgiveness
You give and never forsaking.

written by Arlene Miner

'Be Ready! I Am Coming.'...The Bridegroom Comes for His Bride

I am calling out to the ones who are called by My name.........

Come out of passiveness, lukewarmness, and bondage! Be set free! My promises are for you. My blessings are for you.

Once I knocked on your "door" and you let Me in. So why is it now you have shut the "door" and not let Me in? Why do you not let Me in, that I may set you free? Oh, that I would turn your sorrows to joy and your weeping to gladness and heal your broken heart.

I want to give you joy. I want to rejoice and sing over you. It is pure joy when I see you running to Me like a child. Go ahead run to Me! Go ahead and jump into My arms! Throw your arms around My neck and give Me kisses! It is okay. I take quite a delight in you!

Your joy, peace, and rest will be complete in Me. "All that I AM - I AM!"
I Cor. 1:5-8

written by Arlene Miner

Liken to the Garden of Eden

A dwelling place for you!
You will find My joy and peace.
I have a place for you in My garden.
A garden liken to the Garden of Eden.
You are reconciled to Me.
You will walk and talk with Me.

Everything is beautiful.
Take off your "rose colored" glasses.
I have given you new eyes and a new heart.
Now see with My eyes.
Because of Jesus, My Son you experience My Garden.
You have the power within you, the Holy Spirit,
to enjoy My garden while here on earth.

I am able to protect you.
I hide you in the shadow of My wings.
You are crowned with loving kindness and tender mercies.
Your mouth is filled with good things.
Your youth will be renewed like the eagles.
You will be comforted and
I will rejoice over you with singing.

In My Garden, I am your banner of love.
I love you with all My heart.
When looking upon you, I am poured out with love.
You are planted in My Garden like an oak of righteousness
For the display of My splendor.
You will be a crown of splendor in the Lord's hand
And a royal diadem in My hand.
You are called Holy, the redeemed of the Lord.

You are reminded that I am your Creator.
You are fearfully and wonderfully made.
I made you in the secret place
And woven together in the depths of the earth.
I saw your unformed body.
I am familiar with all your ways.
I take great delight in you.

In My Garden,
We are able to share our love and fellowship together.
Enjoy Me, delight yourself in Me.
You are My beloved, My friend.
You have a glorious day coming.
I will mold and refine you.
I prepare you, Beloved.
Your Bridegroom comes soon.

written by Arlene Miner

A Request From the King

My Beloveds, those who love Me and called according to My purpose.

I come to give you a refreshing,
Drink of Me.
Replenish your soul.
Come walk in My "Garden".

The enemy is forbidden,
He cannot enter in!
There is no turmoil, unrest or uncertainty.

Find rest and shelter.
I have all that you need.
Who is he who wants to be close?
I will draw you near.
Who is he who will be devoted
To be close to ME?

written by Arlene Miner

Thursday, September 29, 2011

A Gardener Looks at Her Garden

While looking through old papers, I found this in my mother's Bible.  It was too precious.  She loved the Lord and wanted her life to reflect Him.

My life is a garden.
Your life is a garden.

Is it a waste, untilled and wild?
Like an untaught, untrained child?
Or is it good soil under the Master's Hand?
Is my soul His own cherished land?

Is it grown thick with thistle and wild?
Or has it been sown with His good seed?
What is the harvest from this life?
Goodness and love, or hatred and strife?

O Lord, take this stony ground of mine.
Make it all, completely Thine?
Only then can it ever yield,
The pleasant fruits of a godly field.
Amen and Amen.
                                                                                        - Doris L. Miner

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Is He Weeping?

My eyes flood with tears and my heart broken as I see my beloved.
He is weeping.
I run to Him wanting to console.
I can not help but also weep.
Oh Jesus, precious Jesus why do You weep?

I weep for My precious ones,
My chosen ones whom I love, you see they have no time for Me.
They say they love Me but they do not come.
They are not devoted to Me but to many other things.
At one time they desired Me.
I was once their new found love.
I weep for My dear precious ones.

Nothing more I can do, I paid all at the cross,
I bought them with a price. Tell them I still love them.
I desire them and they are still Mine.
Remind them of My tender mercies and everlasting love.
Say to them to not let their hearts grow cold instead draw near to Me.

Does Jesus weep over His people today as He wept over the city of Jerusalem?
A personal visit He gave them but rejected.

He invites us to come into His presence. Love Him and adore Him. Worship Him.

PS 95:6-7 NKJV Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, and the sheep of His hand.

Restored Besides Still Waters

O God!
Weary from life's frustrations and struggles,
My own resources and abilities I question.
I feel inept, downtroddened, and unworthy.
As David cried out, I too cry out,
"Why are you downcast, O my soul?"
"Why so disturbed within me?"

Beside the still waters I find Him.
Restore my soul.
Quiet my soul with Your love.
Experiencing His wonderful love,
A smile He brings to my lips.
His love and kindness,
His beauty I behold.

Beside the still waters,
Words of praise I proclaim!
Your Majesty,
O Lamb of God,
King of kings and Lord of lords,
Holy and awesome is Your Name.
You are worthy of praise!
My precious Jesus I love you!
With Him my joy is complete.

Monday, September 5, 2011

Still Waters Liken To........

Beside still waters.....
Is liken to sitting at His feet.
The anticipation and excitement comes
As He draws me into His wonderfulness.
So near to Him!
He seeks my love and devotion.

Quietness and peace found
Beside these still waters.....
Is liken to being near to Him.
Serenity!
Near Him my needs met and
Hears my cry "Have mercy on me".
He is always there for me.

The joy that is found
At these still waters....
Is liken to my Jesus.
He brings a smile to my lips
And fills my heart with joy.
His presence is a place,
A place I want to stay.

These still waters
An open invitation......
Is liken to always an invitation
To "Come, sit at My feet".
Enjoy Me, be near Me.
Let us fellowship together.

Excitement, anticipation?  Always!
To these still waters I return.