Lenten Prayer

     Jesus, Oh Son of God, to Thee I sing.
You're my counselor, You're my Prince of Peace.
     Shape this earthen vessel, Oh Mighty King.
Lord, My Lord, it's Thee I long to please.   Amen.

Julie Dunlap  3-19-2013

Solid Rock

Oft upon the rock I tremble,
     Faint of heart and weak of knee.
But the solid "Rock of Ages"
     Never trembles under me.

Author unknown

The Lenten Fast

This is the fast I choose today:
     To loose the bonds of the oppressed,
     To bring Christ's hope to the distressed,
     To bring Christ's cheer
          Till He appears
                In fine array
                That glorious day.

This is the fast I choose this Lent:
     Ho! 'Do not judge, do not react, do not resent.'
     To bring Christ's peace as I repent
     To bring Christ tears
           Till He appears
                 In fine array
                 That glorious day.

This is the fast I choose today:
     To share our bread through open doors.
     To bring Christ's love unto the poor.
     To bring Christ near
          Till He appears
                In fine array
                That glorious day.

Julie Dunlap  2-23-2013

Holy Jesus of the Cross - Prayers and Meditation

           

+Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.  Amen.                              *Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart,                                                      Be always acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.  Amen.

From the rising of the sun, unto the going down of the same,

"The name of the Lord is to be praised.

Holy Jesus of the Cross, I yield myself to Thee,                                                     To live in obedience to Thy humility.

Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every Word                                                     That proceeds from the mouth of God.

*Labor not for food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life,                    Which the Son of Man will give you.

Holy Jesus of the Cross, I yield myself to Thee,                                                     To live in obedience to Thy humility.

            Thou will keep in perfect peace those whose mind is stayed on Thee.

            *For in returning and rest we shall be saved; in quietness and trust shall be our strength.

Holy Jesus of the Cross, I yield myself to Thee,                                                     To live in obedience to Thy humility.

Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

*Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and walk in love,

As Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us.

Holy Jesus of the Cross, I yield myself to Thee,                                                      To live in obedience to Thy humility.

Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

            *Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit says the Lord of hosts.

Holy Jesus of the Cross, I yield myself to Thee,                                                     To live in obedience to Thy humility.

Oh Lord and Master of my life,                                                                                         Give me not a spirit of sloth, vain curiosity, lust for power, and idle talk.

But give to me, Thy servant, a spirit of soberness, humility, patience, and love.

O Lord and King, grant me to see my own faults, and not to condemn my brother.

For blessed art Thou to the ages of ages, Amen.      (Prayer of St. Ephrem the Syrian)

Come O Holy Spirit, replenish my heart, And enkindle in it the fire of Thy Divine love.

Into Thy hands I commend my spirit, for Thou hast redeemed me, O Lord, Thou God of truth.

+In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost.

Blessed be the Holy and Undivided Trinity, now and for evermore.  Amen.

Note:  My husband put together these prayers and I put some music to a lot of it.  I thought I would share this prayer/meditation for this Lent.  These prayers, when prayed in faith, will work to conform our spirits more to Christ, thereby making us more Christlike.  They are a very good prayers for morning when time is short due to the responsibilities of the workday.  May each one of you be blessed this Holy Lent and draw ever near to Christ.

Consider the Sparrow

Remember that bird

In the window,

He doesn't plant 

A garden,

Yet he eats what

He does not sow.

Never mind the rain,

It gives growth

To the grain,

And causes

Our faith to grow.

Nathan Dunlap   4-28-1997

Susanna's Poems

           Trusting

   The Lord is faithful
For I will trust Him day or night
    Whether I feel heavy or light
For He is wonderful.

Susanna Dunlap   11-13-2012


             Roses

       Roses are red
       When they spread
       The great news
       To the crews.

Susanna Dunlap  2012


          My Family

My brothers are so thoughtful,
My mother is so bright,
My sisters are so graceful,
My father is so right.

Susanna Dunlap   6-11-2012


     Learning Swahili Phrases

I'm going to learn more phrases
  Before I get into more mazes.
    I've already learned some;
       Here I'll tell you one.
         Asante kwa lifti.
         Isn't it a beauty?
         Wasn't that fun?
         Now I'm done.

Susanna Dunlap  1-8-2013


Note:  Asante kwa lifti means "thanks for the ride".  Susanna surprised me at Christmas and gave me a little book she made for me called Wonderful Poems.  I hope you enjoy some of these poems that we are sharing with you all.

The Offering

They gave to Thee
Myrrh, frankincense and gold
But, Lord, with what shall we
Present ourselves before Thy majesty,
Whom Thou redeemedst when we were sold?
We've nothing but ourselves, and scarce that neither;
Vile dirt and clay;
Yet it is soft and may
Impression take.
Accept it, Lord, and say, this Thou hadst rather;
Stamp it, Lord, and on this sordid metal make
Thy holy image, and it shall outshine
The beauty of the golden mine.

by Jeremy Taylor,  1613-1667