In my flesh there is no good thing,
Only to Your righteousness would I cling.
Keep me as the apple of Your eye,
Help me fully on you to rely.
Doing the things You want me to do,
Being and keeping rightly related to You.
Marjorie Searles
January 31, 1982
When Jesus comes in, He gives new life,
As we walk with Him, we are free of strife.
Each step with Him in Holy union,
Becomes a happy time of sweet communion.
But if our hearts harbor iniquities,
The Lord will no hear our pleas.
If we search our hearts and confess,
He will cleanse and He will bless.
When His still small voice we hear,
We know then that God is near.
Then the warmth of His love and grace imparts,
Healing and strength to our needy hearts.
Marjorie Searles
January 30, 1982
Dear Lord, guide them in your loving care,
Help them to know you are there.
Ready to hear their faintest call,
Waiting to be their all in all.
May they seek You diligently,
You'll give them life more abundantly.
Thank you, Lord for sending Your Son,
Thank you, Lord for all you've done.
Amen.
Marjorie Searles
January 29, 1982
Lord, help me to discern Satan and his lies,
To resist him and on the Holy Spirit rely.
As he tries to deceive and with evil bind,
May You keep my thoughts and mind.
Guide and direct all my life,
Free me from mental and spiritual strife.
I know the responsibility is mine to take,
Also the choice is mine to make.
Not blaming things on Satan and You,
For all my thoughts or things I do.
Thank you, Lord, for transforming me,
Renewing my mind and setting me free.
Marjorie Searles
January 26, 1982
Hold fast the Word of Life, in this dark hour,
The time is short, reprove, exhort.
To convict the world of sin,
to open up their hearts and let the savior in.
Lift up feeble hands and knees and onward to the fray,
Lift high the banner of the cross as you weep and watch and pray.
Some will be saved through fear, some will be saved by love,
Let us draw near and seek wisdom from above.
Marjorie Searles
January 26, 1982
God's family is the very best,
Wherever you go, east or west.
It's always good to get the news,
Of Christian friends and their views.
Prayers and love keep us close together,
Many years in all kinds of weather.
May we continue to communicate,
To share, to care, and to relate.
All the joys and sorrows that come our way,
'Til we all meet in heaven some great day.
Marjorie Searles
January 22, 1982
Lord, it's Your work, Your responsibility,
May I be available, and use every opportunity,
To be bold and to proclaim just what's needed,
And I pray it may be accepted and heeded.
Help me to learn the gift of "loving tough",
And also to know how to have that loving touch.
Some need the one, some the other,
We need to reach out to our brother.
Sharing Your Word and Your love,
Giving hope and assurance of a Kingdom above.
Marjorie Searles
January 1982
Referenced from Jude 22,23
Your loved one is in God's hands,
He alone knows wherein she stands.
We know He does all things right,
We are all precious in His sight.
He lovingly cares when He sees your tears,
He will come close to you and calm your fears.
As you yield your life, your will, and all,
He will hear and answer your fainted call.
He'll give you comfort and constant peace,
He'll give you grace and sweet release.
Lean hard upon Him, every day,
As you learn to wait and watch and pray.
Marjorie Searles
January 16, 1982
Bless Kim and Nora Gay,
Bless their work in Hi-BA.
Help them in their language study,
Keep them true and ever ready.
With Thy Word the youth inspire,
Give the leaders they require.
Bless their two precious little girls,
Keep them safe from all perils.
Save the precious Japanese,
This I pray on bended knees.
Amen
Marjorie Searles
January 1982
Kim and Nora Gay were missionaries to Japan
Lord you planted me in Rochester, New Hampshire.
You have led me in your plan and put me in Portland.
You have given me friends, on whom I can depend.
You fellowship with me, and give me victory.
You have taught me to pray and to show others the way.
As I press toward the goal, make me every whit whole.
As I wait upon thee, cleanse, fill, and use me.
Marjorie Searles
January 16, 1982
Father, You called me, I heard Your voice.
You said, "Follow me." I said, "I'll go, it's my choice."
Father you said to me, "I'll go with you,
I'll give you peace and contentment, too.
I'll go before and prepare the way.
Through you, I'll teach others to pray."
I heard your voice and your call,
I dedicated myself and yielded my all.
Praise You, Lord for what you've done,
Bless our dear prayer group, every one.Marjorie Searles
January 14, 1982
Stunt its growth, prune my pride,
Arrogance and boasting cannot abide.
Love is humble as Thou art,
May I ever have a part.
Set me free from self-promotion,
Honoring Thee in my devotion.
Marjorie Searles
January 12, 1982
Claim the promises in the Book
Anchor your soul to the Rock.
He'll answer all your pleas,
And solve all your problems with ease.
Like an eagle you'll soar,
He'll give life meaning, what's more,
He'll change people and conditions,
He is watching for all your petitions.
Marjorie Searles
January 12, 1982
The Lord is my strength and shield,
Unto Him, my life I yield.
He is my helper from day to day,
As I trust in Him and watch and pray.
My heart rejoiceth and I sing,
Loving praise to Him I bring.
Marjorie Searles
January 1982
To those who love their Lord,
He works out everything for their good.
We must not be anxious or fret,
For He has never left us yet.
He loves us unconditionally.
He wants to sanctify us totally.
Trials are sent from heaven above,
They're never greater than His love.
He has called us and He will keep,
All who ask and knock and seek.
Every trial and blessing He sends,
Are to prove to us we are his friends.
Marjorie Searles
January 10, 1982
Reference to Romans 8:28
Teach me to pray, Lord,
Just talking with You,
Telling You my thoughts,
And everything that's new.
I'm only human,
You are so strong.
I want to go your way,
not the wrong.
Help me in my weakness,
I need Your strength today,
Humbly I bow to You and pray.
Thank you Lord, for saving me.
I'm so glad to be in your family!
Praise thee Lord! Amen.
Marjorie Searles
January 9, 1982
Written for a new Christian
The harvest is plenteous, the laborers few,
Unevangelized millions need to hear the "good news".
"Other sheep I have not of this fold,
I must bring" - we must reach souls.
We must love, pray, go, and give,
So that others, too, may know and live.
Marjorie Searles
January 9, 1982
Lord Jesus, I yield to thee.
May Your beauty be reflected in me,
To help others see the light,
As I walk in Your power and might.
Dwelling in a house of clay,
Shine through me from day to day.
Fill me with Your Holy Spirit's power,
As I wait on Thee, this hour,
Cleanse my heart and set me free
Of everything that is unlike Thee,
So You can bless and use me now,
This I ask, as I humbly bow.
Praise Thee Lord, for giving us Your Word,
Praise Thee too, for shedding your blood.
Thank you Lord, for salvation so free,
I will praise You throughout eternity.
The bruised reed You will not break,
Nor quench smoking flax for Your Name's sake.
Because Your compassion is so strong,
I worship You in praise and song.
Marjorie Searles
January 1982
Dear Hattie,
Just a note to let you know, how nice it is to be with you.
On this your celebration day, on this your 96th birthday,
Praise the Lord for what He's done, giving you strength in His dear Son.
He has brought you from your youth,
He will guide you 'til your death.
He has brought you to your hoar hair,
He has used you to help others to care.
He will never forsake you.
He will use you and make you a strength and a power to everyone to come.
You'll have many spiritual children in the Kingdom,
As you wait and watch and pray,
May God bless you good, on your birthday!
Lovingly, Marge
Marjorie Searles
January 6, 1982
Referenced from Psalm 71:17-18
Don't be discouraged and depressed,
Look up to Jesus and be blest.
Just rest in HIm, He loves you so,
He will never, never, let you go.
He'll forgive your sins and set you free,
He'll deliver you from your misery.
Look up and praise and thank Him too,
For all the good things He has done for you.
Marjorie Searles
January 6, 1982
Thy Word is living and powerful, Lord.
May we put it on as a mighty sword.
To convict men that they are lost in sin,
To open their hearts' doors and let You in.
Thy Word is alive and full of power,
May each of your children be a sower.
Planting the seed in prepared soil,
Depriving Satan of his spoil.
As we go and give and weep,
May we a bountiful harvest reap.
Jesus is returning very soon,
May we hear His Words "well done".
Marjorie Searles
January 6, 1982
Lord, You are so wonderful to know,
You are my helper wherever I go.
I trust in you and daily yield,
You become my strength and shield.
My heart rejoices and I sing,
Gladly my praises to you bring.
Alternate:
The Lord is my strength and shield,
unto Him my life I yield.
He is my helper from day to day
As I trust in Him and watch and pray.
My heart rejoiceth and I sing
Loving praises to Him, my King.
Marjorie Searles
January 6, 1982
Joseph was a gentle man,
Chosen by God according to His plan.
He was humble, just, and kind,
A man that is very hard to find.
Mary was especially blest,
For a good husband, the very best!
He taught Jesus his carpentering,
As he patiently worked at his parenting.
Marjorie Searles
January 5, 1982
Inspired by Moody Monthly December 1981 pg. 16
Come and believe and learn of me,
I will give you victory.
I'll free you from worry and care,
I'll go with you anywhere.
Yield to me and you'll find rest,
As you gently lean upon my breast.
Marjorie Searles
January 5, 1982
The harvest is ripe, the laborers few,
Many sould in despair, what can we do?
We can go, give, and pray,
The Lord will show us the way.
The seed must be sown
In hearts who've never known.
Let us be faithful, doing our part,
To get God's Word into every heart.
Starving people must be fed,
Oh Lord, give them their daily bread.
Marjorie Searles
January 3, 1982
By faith, I surrender Lord to Thee.
Exchange and live your Life in me.
By Thy grace, I yield to Thee,
To give me life abundantly.
Free me from self-effort and strife.
Make me fruitful in my life.
Marjorie Searles
January 3, 1982
May I give my utmost for Your highest,
Strengthened with might in the inner man,
To prevail in prayers for others, according you Your plan.
Father, fill me with your power,
As I wait on Thee this hour.
Cleanse my heart, forgive me, Lord.
I claim the promises in Your Word.
Holy Spirit, I yield to Thee,
Magnify Christ in me.
Fill me with HIs love and peace,
That others through me, might find release.
From trials and heartaches that bruise and break.
Make me a blessing, for Jesus' sake.
To abide in Thee, as Thou in me,
This is my prayer and plea.
Hear me, Father, this New Year's Day,
For it's in Jesus Name, I pray.
Marjorie Searles
Jan 1, 1982
Referenced on I John 1:9
Put a new song in my heart,
Dear Jesus, never to depart.
Let Your joy-bells ring,
Heavenly music bring,
To a soul set free,
All praise to Thee!
Marjorie Searles
January 1, 1982
Written after viewing a film at church.
Oh what a wonderful thought,
God has selected me!
He has given me worth and dignity.
He has a task just for me,
One that will count for eternity!
Marjorie Searles
January 1, 1982
Based on reading John 15:16
As I ponder on this upward way,
From the lowlands to the high.
There's been many a struggle, I can't deny,
Many a heartache, many a tear,
When I called on Him, He was always near,
To give me grace in this trying hour,
To give peace, courage by His mighty power.
Marjorie Searles
January 1, 1982
Based on reading Philippians 3:14
Thank you Lord for your watchful care,
Keeping Christians everywhere.
You see the sparrow when it falls,
You see and care for one and all.
You name the stars way up in space,
You guide and direct the human race.
To all who honor and praise Your name,
You remain ever and always the same.
Faithful and true to the end,
A gracious and ever-loving friend.
Marjorie Searles
January 1, 1982
O Lord, we pray You'll keep us free,
Only in you is there true liberty!
Keep us watchful as we pray,
Satan is so busy to lead us astray.
Thank you Lord, he is a defeated foe,
We praise Thee as we onward go.
Loving and kind to others we'd be,
Trusting and obedient always to Thee.
Marjorie Searles
January 1, 1982
Hitherto has the Lord been with me,
The future, too, is in his Hands.
I will not fear, for He'll be near,
To fulfill HIs will and plan.
My faith grows stronger every day,
As he guides me on the upward way.
My hope grows brighter and I sing,
And look for my returning King.
Marjorie Searles
January 1, 1982
