"The Blessed Road" - a lyrical poem for Harp

 "The Blessed Road"  - a lyrical poem for Harp  
(Pronounce "Blessed as "Bless-ed") 

"When you're going along,
not feeling so strong, 
and the direction seems wrong, 
Look up
Follow the Blessed Road.

In the distance, the sky is blue, 
The sun shines, too, 
The Lord is at hand
to help you stand
if you stumble   

Look forward,
For through faith and prayer
You need not despair
What trouble may be
The Lord surely sees.   

Song of renewal, take flight
as a butterfly glides in the light
Your heart can be free
when you give up the fight
of the struggle of sin from within

See the beauty of God's goodness 
Jesus' love surrounds you 
Savior, Lord, and Friend 
He  is with you
His love will never end   

His path leads to the cross
Lay your burdens down
as you kneel next to the tree
Where Jesus' gave His life
for you and for me.
  
Look ahead
His light shines bright
in the darkest of nights
Reach out to Him and stay 
on the Blessed road today."   

 -Nancy Johnson  8-3-23 
May the path you walk be one of hope, joy, peace, and love—all made possible by God.                                                                                                       <>< <>< <><                                             

"For by grace you have been saved through faith.  And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them."  - Ephesians 2:8-10

"Your Word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path." - Proverbs 2:9

"You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand." -  Psalm 16:11

"Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths." -  Psalm 25:4

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