Author Archives: david-maughan

Each day I strive to build upon the blessings of the prior day,Pleading with the Lord to guide and bless me each hour as I pray.At times I pray with confidence knowing the blessing asked will come,While other days I doubt my place and lack confidence to become. Doubting in the Lord’s ability to buildContinue reading “Confidence in the Lord”

Did we watch and pray as the Savior suffered in the garden and on the cross?Did we follow his steps of agony and pain as he bore our sorrows at such a loss?Was the mission of his purpose of pure love undefiled before his very eyes?Did he see each child of God in heaven andContinue reading “Take His Yoke”

Stand fast and remember that Christ our lord wept for thee,In him we have assurance of joy in the morning as light we see.His arms of mercy are extended wide as eternity to embrace,As he extends the resurrection of eternal life to the human race. No longer must we weep for our loved ones who’veContinue reading “Jesus Wept”

The process of sanctification is a life-long process all must pass,Graduating from the mastering of life’s toughest, enduring class.Being sanctified by baptism and reception of the Holy Ghost,Sanctification truly comes from yielding our hearts to heavn’s host. When we are willing to allow God to govern our lives and our heart,We are sanctified by theContinue reading “Sanctification Through Christ”

To nourish, dig about, prune, fertilize and grow,During the various stages of our lives to know.Can sometimes be painful work that we engage,Yet only challenges bring about the growth stage. Sinking my spiritual roots deep to drink unabated,While trusting in the Lord for he has clearly stated.He is the living waters that will quench ourContinue reading “Roots, Branches, Leaves and Fruit”

Jesus inspires in us the desire to change,He does not shame us to improve each day.For he knows the better way to change,His example has shown us the better way. He does not ask us why it is so hard for us,No, he does not place on us the blame.He gently guides us into theContinue reading “Jesus Our Only Inspiration”

Would I be willing to die for him?To take someone else’s place?Would I be willing to live for him?And testify of his Mercy and Grace? Would I be willing to live each day?As if it were my very last on earth?Would I be willing to serve each day?As Christ did each day from his birth?Continue reading “Would I be Willing?”

To become more holy as Christ would have us come to be,Requires daily sacrifice, am I willing to open my eyes and see?The alter of the Lord open to carry my burdens upon his back,Or find myself unwilling to unload due to the faith that I lack. To give away my favorite sins on theContinue reading “Sacrifice”

Born this day in Bethlehem the Savior Christ the Lord,Whose love and service did bring us all to one accord.Born to bring peace on earth, through his Royal Birth,Christ the Lord now he reigns as King o’er all the earth. The baby wrapped in swaddling clothes laid in a manger,Declared by his sacrifice, heaven wouldContinue reading “Peace is Born This Day”