A lonely ship once wandered
into the stormy sea
almost tipping as the sail
stretched beyond capacity.
The crew had lost control,
their course had long since passed,
when they heard the lookout cry
from the crow’s nest, on the mast.
For off into the distance
was a glimmer of faint light,
and joy shone on their faces
as the sun broke through the night.
But as the new day dawned
upon the silent sea,
crying echoed in the air –
a mournful seagull’s melody.
The sea and sky became as one
as the vessel coasted through.
Yet aimlessly, it wandered
with no captain and no crew.
That ship was never to return,
for the peaceful, sighing sea
took them on their longest journey
into eternity – forever sailing free.
(Written when I was 15, revised today 7/1/2024)
– Jane E. Clark
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Seagull’s Melody
Posted in Uncategorized on July 1, 2024| Leave a Comment »
You Know Me Well
Posted in Uncategorized on May 15, 2024| Leave a Comment »
You called me out of wilderness
Into a place that You could bless.
So tenderly, You let me know
There is no place that I could go,
That separates me from Your heart.
I have been called and set apart.
Though I wandered from Your will,
You know me well. And love me still.
You did not leave me broken, lost…
You sought for me at such a cost!
Though once I lived a life of shame,
You washed me clean, gave me Your Name.
Today, I know my Shepherd’s voice,
He teaches me I have a choice,
He helps me follow in His will,
He knows me well and loves me still.
Beyond The Door
Posted in Uncategorized on May 15, 2024| Leave a Comment »
I quietly slip outside my door
Leaving behind an unwashed floor,
and a pile of dirty, crumpled clothes,
The end of which, nobody knows.
I close the door, turn from the mess,
Breathe in, and drink of quietness.
Then, take a lonely, lovely stroll
Deep into the woods to refresh my soul.
There, I shall dream, and plan, and pray,
For perspective and strength to face the new day.
Steps of a Living Faith
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged bible, christianity, faith, god, jesus on February 8, 2024| Leave a Comment »
We act on what we believe to be true. If our beliefs are wrong, our actions will also be wrong. Therefore, the primary thing, the vital thing, is to know what is true. In Jeremiah 29:13 we find, “You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.” But who will search for something they don’t believe they will find? Hebrews 11:6 states, “… for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who diligently seek Him. Then, “… faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God (Romans 10:17). Jesus told those following him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free’” (John 8:3-32). Abiding seems to be the key. To abide is to dwell in. This implies more than hearing and understanding; it also means putting into practice what we hear. As we act on what we discover to be true, the truth takes hold in our soul, and we become transformed by what we believe. God does give us a free will and asks us to choose (Deut. 30:19), but the will becomes truly free when we hear and recognize truth. The LORD does promise that when we seek Him, we will find Him and the Spirit of God confirms truth within us. As we walk in the understanding we do have, we are given more. Every journey begins with a single step, and that step becomes a walk, and that walk becomes a life. As a result, our lives will bear witness to the truth. The evidence of our belief will be shown in what we do.
November 5th
Posted in Uncategorized on January 9, 2024| Leave a Comment »
Remember, remember this fifth of November,
with forty-nine days till the gifts of December,
And when by midnight, the choices are known,
The voting is done there’s no use to bemoan.
Look past the impact of one day’s decision
To the the Savior who came, lived, and died, and has risen!
He brings truth and hope to your heart, and forever
A place in His kingdom that no one can sever,
Or tax, or restrict, for it’s open to all –
On whoever the Name of the Savior will call!
When you can’t rely on the left or the right,
Remember to look up – His star’s burning bright.
Cleaner Than Soap
Posted in Uncategorized on December 2, 2022| Leave a Comment »
By Jane E. Clark (c) 1984
I knew it was You telling me what to do
the last time I wanted to know,
but couldn’t quite see how those soaps on TV
could be harmful for just one more show!
So I watched for a while and I thought with a smile
that I’d cleanse my mind later that night.
But right now I’m busy enjoying TV –
tomorrow, I’ll spend my time right!
After the program, in minutes to spare,
I looked, but could not find Your Book anywhere!
Well, I guess if my watching the soaps was so wrong,
You’d have Your Book show up before this long.
Weeks started flying. I even stopped trying
to make time to open Your Book.
Till today, between shows I just happened to spot it.
I figured I’d take a quick look.
What I read made me see just how blind I can be,
and how loving and patient You are.
For You showed me again what I asked way back then,
and I see how I’ve drifted so far!
So, I’ll set nothing worthless before my eyes.
I’ll not entertain those who tell me lies.
I’ll give heed to your way and walk blameless today.
I will follow Your Word, and be wise.
For I knew it was You telling me what to do –
the last time I wanted to know…
(Bible Reference: Psalm 101)
Poem by Jane E. Clark, c. 1984
The Ones You Choose to Trust
Posted in Uncategorized on July 18, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Be careful what you say
to those who run the show.
Better wait another day
if they really need to know.
To be open with your thoughts,
secrets tucked within your heart,
may cause you to be caught
as the wolves tear you apart.
It used to be so easy
to trust them, one and all.
My way was light and breezy
till they saw me slip and fall.
Then my hope was held for ransom
by the ones I called my friends.
If I’d only held my tongue,
I would not need a defense.
So today, I prescribe caution
in the “friends” you choose to trust.
Do not open your heart often.
And then, only if you must.
Ode to Our Brother To Be
Posted in Uncategorized on January 15, 2019| Leave a Comment »
You’re searching for the truth in life
you think you’ll never find.
Bits and pieces of philosophy
are messing with your mind.
Do you need Someone to trust in –
to believe in something true?
If you seek the LORD with all your heart
He’ll reveal Himself to you.
There are no 10-quick steps to Heaven,
no magic recipe
no way to work your way up
to earn eternity
no pat or easy answers
to make it *on your own*
but place your trust in Jesus
And you’ll never walk alone.
All the good works ever done
will not pay for one sin.
Perfection is expected!
So who then, can get in?
Thanks be to God for Jesus Christ
who paid sin’s price for me!
As I abide in Him
I’m promised life abundantly,
and that, eternally! ❤
Jane E Clark (c) 1978
Enough
Posted in Uncategorized on October 31, 2018| Leave a Comment »
If all you have is water
then I won’t ask for tea.
If all you have is a penny,
I will not long for three.
If all you can offer is friendship,
then it’s enough for me –
for I love you, and your pleasure
brings happiness to me.
(c) 1975 by Jane Lawther Clark (age 15)
People of the Night Time
Posted in Uncategorized on October 26, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Sara, lovely Sara,
what are you looking for?
You won’t find it on the streets
or walking through your door.
You’re chasing after love
that always walks away.
It takes your very breath,
and then it makes you pay –
forever.
Johnny, silly Johnny,
what are you searching for?
You can’t buy it on the streets
and not have to come for more.
It’s an endless, vicious cycle
that will take you to your grave.
There’s an answer for you, Johnny.
There’s a man whose life He gave,
for you.
You won’t find what you’re searching for
in the fast pace of the night.
You won’t forget the pain you feel
getting high as a kite.
The answer’s in the Sonshine,
you will find it in the Light.
The blood of Jesus Christ
that will turn your stained heart white.
Just believe in Him.
(c) 1978 Jane Lawther Clark
I wrote this one back in the days of desperately seeking Jesus. I was preaching to myself as much as anyone else.
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