Friday the 27th

I thought out my day and plans were in gear
Some music for worship and a sermon to hear
Time with my brother and time with a friend
Unlimited minutes, conversing no end
An e-book to read, a movie for fun
And chat with a friend who's feeling undone
But suddenly plans were all blown away
When the power went out in the mid of the day
So now there's no phone, computer or lights
Just absolute silence and darkness of night
I hope I'll be able to sleep through it all
Till the power's restored and I awake to a call
But God in His glory has already heard
The prayer that I spoke and He answered each word
By sending me neighbors who care and support
By giving me help to hold down the fort
Angels of mercy, truly God-sent
Our friendship together is no accident

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales

Adventure

God, I thank you for adventure

Though I never leave my home
Yet, I’m traveling with you
And in spirit I do roam
Through the unction of your spirit
And the challenges you send
Through the stretching you accomplish
In the heart I have to rend
May trust grow out of humbling
And faith from manna sent
In all arenas of my life
May you be evident

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2004

New Granddaughter, Roles

New Granddaughter

An angel
A blessing
A gift from above

A precious
New granddaughter
A bundle of love

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2009



Roles

Mother and grandmother
Daughter and friend
Disciple and mentor
Witness till the end
Crafter and poet
Steward of gifts
Through scrapbooks and cards
Spirits to lift

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2009

Seen, Christmas Decorating

Seen

The death of a loved one
The birth of a dream
The fruit of our suffering
In all, He is seen

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales




Christmas Decorating

Shopping and crafting are the start of the fun
But the magic occurs when the decorating’s done
When the manger and wise men are scattered around
When the presence of Jesus is readily found
When His light and His love illumine the dark
When your countenance softens and joy fills your heart

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales

Very Truly Grateful

First, God blessed me with the poem
Then he blessed me next with you
Through the writing of the music
And the singing that you do

Through your talent and your spirit
Such a willingness to help
Spending hours at the studio
And giving of yourself

All it took to make a record
/a disk for all to hear
That would minister and witness
Of God’s tender, loving care

I am very truly grateful
That He led you all the way
And mightily He used you
As you followed and you prayed

And my dear friend Shirley Bryson
Feels the same about it all
That the Lord has truly gifted you
And given you a call

As you wrote the music for her
And enabled her to see
The fulfillment of a dream
And related ecstasy

Plus, the added gift of friendship
That developed ’tween you two
Has her blessed beyond all measure
And it’s all because of you

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2011

Loving Care

For all the kindnesses you do
The thoughtfulness I see in you
I often tell the Lord in prayer
I’m thankful for your loving care

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2010

Like Kin

Although your family
I’m not in
You’ve always made me
Feel like kin
And demonstrated
God’s great plan
That supersedes
Bloodline to man

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales