Sincerely

Though I speak a million words of loving kindness,
Though I give my all with sure and good intent,
Yet, in my heart be insincere, unthankful,
My deeds lose all the good they ever meant.

Ruth A. Meyer

2 Corinthians 1:12 "For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward."

Joy is a smile from Jesus

Joy isn't happiness.
Joy isn't cheer.
Joy is a peace from Jesus,
That calms all our doubts
And our fears.

Joy isn't comfort.
Joy isn't pleasure.
Joy is a gift,
Jesus gives,
Without measure.

Joy isn't glee.
Joy isn't delight.
Joy is a strength from Jesus,
That encourages us
To do right.

Joy is a smile from Jesus!
More then this sinful world gives.
Joy is the truth of Salvation!
True joy is knowing ~
Jesus lives!

Ruth A. Meyer
Written ...
Revised 4/18/04
Edited 1/15/05

Psalm 21:6 "For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance."

Acts 2:28 "Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance."

Ps 21:1 "The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!"

~Sunshine!~

Sunshine, how I love it!
Sunshine makes me glad.
Sunshine lifts the shadows,
And makes me no longer sad.

Jesus is my Sunshine!

Jesus, how I love Him!
Jesus makes me glad.
Jesus lifts the shadows,
And makes me no longer sad.

Ruth A. Meyer
Written ~ 3/23/04

Psalm 23:4 "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."

Matthew 4:16 "The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up."