Poems by Raelene J. Elliss

Angels came to say
A babe was born this night
Follow yonder star
Shepherds in delight

Lowly cattle shed
She gazed into his face
A tiny baby born
To save the human race

Precious gifts
Frankincense, myrrh, and gold
Wise men adorned him
A wonder to behold

His ministry led the way
With twelve friends in three years
He died on that bloody cross
He brought the world to tears   

The lamb came to save us
To bring us such great hope
His love touched mankind heart
The prayer, the power, the scope

The first Christmas morn
Was the very beginning toward the end
Leading to the wonderful time
For Jesus to descend

Our world is labeled
With words so curt
Spoken words aimed
To wound and hurt

Jesus set injustice
To right from wrong
His resurrection
Brings peace that's strong

On that rugged cross
He gave everything
We are the ones to carry
The deep love Jesus brings

A small step to take
A stone makes a great ripple
Jesus reached out friend
He restored a cripple

A lamp shines it's light
To show a just way
Be near us Jesus
These words we pray

In His image we are made
Lead like a sign post
With hearts and hands
Lead towards our heavenly host

Three nails one cross
Precious blood spilled
Prayers for mankind
The holy spirit filled

The veil is torn
These words were the last
Soldiers at his feet
For his clothes lots cast

The darkened shy
The earth shook
Men on earth
Know not what they took

On the third morning
In her steps of grief
Mary confronted by
Her deep disbelief

Rejoice in his name
The kingdom is come
The day of pentecost
To seat the one

Gathered they were
In that place
Fire filled the air
Blessed each face

In tongues they spoke
With the spirit we're filled
In all the earth
His words will wield

His truth and grace
In heaven and earth
Nations all worship
With all their worth

When my faith is weak
My steps are lost
Dear Lord Jesus
You paid a great cost

Blindly I stumbled
Reach for you hand
Longing oh Lord
I should understand

The greatest gift
Upon that cross
Cry dearest ones
For our loss

Risen you are
To free my sin
A resurrection
Is a life to begin

My weakness is taken
My heart cleansed anew
You draw my heart
Jesus a longing for you

Be set free
By my love and grace
Seek me child of mine
In my embrace
For a place for you
Awaits in my heart
Child of mine
I've torn the veil apart
Nothing can separate
You from me
Be in quiet prayer
My face you'll see
No pain of heart
Complete peace
In my rampart

All my sins and failures
You love me just the same
Though my heart
Tends to feel the blame

The reason for the resurrection
Is to forgive my sinful soul
It's written in the scriptures
It's in the ancient scrolls

Your love for me is eternal
More than I can understand
Lord you always lead me
Towards your outstretched hand

You said you are the truth and light
The answer to my prayers
Lord Jesus you are all I need
Nothing else compares

Lift me up and raise me to you
I'm a sinner this I know
Your word is the light
In your love my faith will grow

Always my Lord
As it's meant to be
You lift me up
I'm more than I can be

Prayers from the heart
I seek your strength and face
My heart seeks
Your amazing grace

Prayers of adoration
From a humble heart
The veil is torn down
Nothing can tear apart

The bond of love you gave
Is a precious gift to me
Heavenly Father thank you
I'm made more I can be

My heart beats for you Lord
My life's a gift from you
Reveal your plans for me
And the things you'd have me do

Inspired by scripture
James 13 :8

Where the ocean meets the sky
The setting colours stun
Breathe in the serenity
The scene was made by one

The very breeze he created.
It's soothing cooling touch
Sand sculptured between your toes
Lord than you very much

Be with my disquieted soul
Your peaceful breath I breathe
My heart yearns for you Lord
My soul longs to receive

Lift me Lord close to you
My hearts voice shall sing
Fill me oh Lord
The one is the King

My simple prayer I'll always pray
For a kind heart and caring hand
Acknowledging His truth and grace
Across the rippled sand

Time has passed
The road we have walked
Things we've said
When the road is forked

Faith falls weak
In the soft cool sand
My cry Lord Jesus
Take my hand

In you it is done
When my faith is weak
You raise me up
Your voice will speak

Words of love
That lift me up
Praise you Jesus
Raise the cup

Be with me now
In the steps I'll tread
When the sun is risen
Until I lay my head

I'll walk with you
In the darkest times
Your never forsaken
My love for you climbs

Over the mountains
In the deepest seas
You can't be separated
My promise decrees

By deed or by sin
Child I'm your creator
Stay on my pathway
Heavens rewards are far greater

Above earthly riches
Nothing compares
I'll walk with you always
Through all your despairs

My yoke is easy
My burden is light
I'll walk with you every step
In faith and might