Ora of the Undeserving

She walks into the room, and it brightens
As though someone has lit a lamp or opened the shades
Her smile melts the hard stares and spins the small talk
To thoughts of charity, peace, and all that is lovely
Her eyes gleam as small moons reflecting the sun's golden rays
Radiant skin, milky and glowing
Shimmering hair, silky and flowing
The quiet grace of her presence leaves the audience dumb
What has she ever done to inspire admiration?
Has she achieved great feats?
Discovered vaccine for disease?
Succeeded in business?
Designed a masterpiece?
No,
she simply is
and that
is enough

A Miracle

(Disclaimer: Not based on author's experience.)

Three failed suicide attempts - Daddy stole her innocence
and her whole world was filled with hatred and pain.
Three long years of his abuse – no one offered an excuse
the anger and emptiness no one could explain.
She would die before her time
from fear raging inside her mind
with a shattered life far beyond repair.
And she knew it wasn’t fair
but where could she turn from there?

Only Jesus has the power to heal.
He can restore from any ordeal.
He can mend your heart and make you whole.
But it’s going to take a miracle.

Now she’s grown and realizes – life is full of compromises.
And with all she’s given up she has the power to choose
to hang on or let go of the past.
Her bitterness would be gone at last.
She could accept God’s love or she could refuse.
But the only way to ever live
is in learning to forgive.
It’s safe to say and still so hard to do.


Then she turned her fear to hope
teaching others how to cope
and defeat the demons trying to destroy.
She moved beyond her years of shame and shares just how she overcame
and found a new life full of peace and joy
by the power of Jesus’ name.

‘Cause only Jesus has the power to heal.
He can restore from any ordeal.
He can mend your heart and make you whole.
But it’s going to take a miracle.

There’s nothing else you can do
but rely on grace and trust He’ll pull you through.
His Spirit can breathe beauty back into your soul.
All you need to do is to ask Him to
and let God do a miracle in you.

My Hero

Come be my hero, take me away
show me tomorrow is a brand new day
shine on me hope, show me your glory
write a new end to my lifelong story
give me a chance to sing a new song
come take my hand and lead me along
show me your love, fill me with freedom
see how my life is seeking your kingdom
all of my heart longs for your presence
my spirit needs to feel your essence
bathe me in light, surround me with blessings
with your holy might, please bring new beginnings
I'll do my best to follow your way
come be my hero, I humbly pray.