Holy Spirit Inspired Poetry

You are a light to my path

YOU ARE A LIGHT TO MY PATH

I praise You Lord, You light up my path,
Your Word is a source of power,
I will not suffer your wrath,
For You are my strong tower.

You are my refuge and my strength,
You’ll walk with me beyond life’s journeys end.
With You by my side what shall I fear?
When I am hurting you wipe away all tears.

By your grace and mercy You saved me,
Hallelujah, I was blind but now I see,
You gave me your Spirit, and now I am free,
To soar with the eagles, far above the trees.

So now Lord I ask one thing only.
This Lord I seek with my whole heart,
That I might see you more and more,
My God, so good to me You are.

You give me a taste of heaven here below,
When I perceive something of Your Glory
I look at the beauty of your creation
You call me your child, I am Your relation.

I am seeking after You my Lord, my God.
I hunger and thirst for You, only You.
Nothing else will satisfy the longing of my soul,
Lord keep my eyes fixed upon that final goal.

I want to serve You Lord,
Where you lead me I will go.
Nothing more will I withhold,
Please Lord, I pray make me bold.

by Irene McGough © 2006

I know I am saved

Jesus sought me out offering a free gift you see,

His love and mercy were directed to even me,

For although I was undeserving and dead in sin,

He offered to me forgiveness and a new life to begin

So I came to Jesus one night long ago,

I was only a child yet I knew he loved me so,

And I am so thankful for the gift of salvation,

Which has made me into a new creation.

My parents were Christians but that wasn’t enough,

The Lord said to me “You have to deal with your own sin stuff,”

So even although I was only a child of seven,

I knew Jesus loved me and wanted me to have a home in heaven.

The Holy Spirit came and dwelt within me,

Restoring to me a relationship with Father God you see,

For two thousand years ago my Dear Saviour died,

Through his blood shed for me I have been justified.

And I confessed to others that Jesus is Lord of my life,

Telling others how they too can have Jesus in their lives,

Jesus asked me to be a witness to the people out there,

Telling them that he wants to save and restore them for he really cares.

I know I am saved because the Spirit birthed this longing in me,

To draw closer and closer to Jesus my Lord each and every day,

And I will walk in victory for Jesus washed my sins away,

Through trials and tribulations I know my Lord goes before me.

My sins past, present and future were washed away,

On that day when Jesus came into my heart to stay,

And Jesus is surely changing me this much I know,

Submitting all to him in response to his call I must surely go.

Jesus wants you to be totally free

For those who have suffered abuse.

JESUS WANTS YOU TO BE SO TOTALLY FREE

You can be free of those deep seated hurts from childhood days,
Someone took advantage of your innocence behind closed doors,
But there was an unseen witness to the proceedings always,
Your Heavenly Father wants to wipe away your tears forever more.

He has watched you hurting there throughout the years,
And He has longed to set you free, wiping away every tear,
His love for you his child is love that goes beyond all measure,
Right now he is beckoning you to come hither, come closer.

You need to recognize what your abusers have done and forgive them,
Remember what we pray “Father forgive those who trespass against us,”
He has forgiven us of so much, his commandments we have broken,
The blood shed for you wiped away your sins, take all those hurts to Jesus.

Oh dear one, can’t you see he felt every hurt, every bit of your pain?
He has cried and travailed with you when you have shed those tears,
Now he wants to take every one of those deep seated night fears,
Giving you a precious new freedom and you will never be bound again.

So take it all to Jesus, ask him to help you to forgive your abusers,
It can’t be done on your own, you need to have his help on this,
Remember his love and compassion goes well beyond compare,
Give it all over to him today and he will help you with the forgiveness.

And soon you will know what it is to be so totally free,
For He will do for you what he has already done for me,
Every chain , every shackle, He wants to break away,
That you might know real joy and freedom in him today.

Copyrighted Irene McGough © 2008

Dear Father in unity we come

DEAR FATHER IN UNITY WE COME

Dear Father in unity we come seeking more revelation of who you are,

You are the Holy One; Glorious in Infinite Splendor you are,

And we long to see your Kingdom come in full reality,

For when heaven touches earth healing of the whole person is a surety.

We give you praise and thanks for you always provide for us,

We need never worry about having food provided for us,

For you provide the food on our tables and a roof over our heads,

So no matter what comes against us we will trust in you instead.

Forgive us Father for our foolish ways, for debts we have accumulated,

You have forgiven us so let us forgive those who against us sinned,

Help us to overcome the temptations that the devil casts our way,

That we might be overcomers, empowered by the Holy Sprit every day.

Fill us up afresh that we might play our part in heralding in your Kingdom,

For it’s not by our might, nor by our power but by your Spirit we move,

And as we tell the people about King Jesus we will see many come to salvation,

As we come in repentance and obediently in response to your voice move.

We will praise your Precious Name and give you all the glory,

Your precious cup of oil that anoints us to spread your “Good News” story,

Of how you call sinners to repentance and wash away their sins,

And You want to heal every part of them cleansing them deep within.

So let the fire of heaven ignite us afresh to see the captives set free,

May the light of your countenance shine forth in us that people might see,

Just even a glimpse of how marvelous and wonderful you are Dear God,

And they might come to the foot of the cross declaring Jesus as Lord.

We worship only you Our Lord and our God for you alone are Worthy,

There is none like you, in unison we cry Holy, Holy, Holy unto you.

How magnificent in glorious splendor you are Worthy, Worthy, Worthy,

And now in unity your people come with voices of one accord to worship you.

WHERE DO I PLEDGE MY ALLEGIANCE?

WHERE WHERE DO I PLEDGE MY ALLEGIANCE?

Where do I pledge my allegiance?

Do I long for more personal gains?

Or would I lose everything to seek after Jesus?

Is my earnest desire to really know Jesus?

Paul counted all things as loss for the sake of Christ,

I love Jesus but do I really put him first?

The Lord says if I seek Him I will find him,

So I humbly bend the knee pursuing after him.

I come thirsty longing to drink from living waters,

So rid me of all my foolish mindless thoughts,

And may I earnestly pursue the Lord, who died for me,

My whole life must be devoted to you I can plainly see.

So take me as I am and shake all that can be shaken,

Mould me on your potters wheel a fresh vessel making,

Then take me and use me for the glory of your Kingdom,

Not that I should boast except in Christ alone.

For where would I be if you hadn’t touched into my life?

You saw me in my hour of need and showed mercy,

By your grace you saved me and gave me a new life,

I was undeserving, yet the gift of salvation you gave freely.

So I will pledge my allegiance to my Lord and Saviour,

And I will not go along with the crowd and follow another,

Let my life be a living testimony to the Lord who died for me,

That others looking at me might His reflection see.

Irene McGough 2008

WORTHY, WORTHY ARE YOU BELOVED

Worthy, worthy are you beloved, oh Son of the living God,

We come, singing praises unto you in one accord,

And now we you bride are coming out of the wilderness,

As we draw closer smelling your sweet fragrant essence.

We will keep our helmets of salvation firmly on our heads,

To keep us from swallowing Satan’s lies and concentrate on you instead ,

This world has nothing to offer us, only through you we have eternal life,

And you have called us right into your chambers as your precious wife.

So now we are coming up higher to be where you are,

No longer wanting to glimpse upon you from afar,

And we lift our prayers and praises upwards to your throne,

For we are so thankful and joyous to know you call us your own.

Your sweet embrace is so beautiful to us our dear bridegroom,

And we thank that you are preparing mansions with many rooms,

For you have made us beautiful out of ashes, making us fit for a King,

And eternally we will come with praises honour and glory singing.

And we yearn to spend time with you like Mary seated at your feet,

For the time we have talking with you is so precious and sweet,

And you pour love, grace and mercy constantly upon us your bride,

So we come longing for that day when eternally we will be by your side.

But for now we gaze up to your throne- room our beloved King,

Drawing closer and closer your praises forever we will sing,

And we are seeking like Moses to see you face to face,

For you gave your life for us and saved us by your grace.

You are seated at the Father’s right hand, preparing a place for your wife,

For you through your grace and mercy given us who are undeserving eternal life,

And you say in your Word that you are ravished by one glimpse from our eyes,

And that each and every one of us will be a special jewel to you in paradise.

You our Lord and Saviour are the object of our love you see,

And we long to know you better, on this at least your people will agree,

For it is you who paid the price for our sins and set us free,

Now you will take us near, far and wide a witness for you to be.

For there are people out there who you desire as part of your bride,

And you have given us a commission from which we cannot hide,

To take the good news of salvation to the hurting and the lost,

We long for your return but you are tarrying for a purpose.

So for now we seek to come closer, coming right into your throne room,

For we long to dwell in your presence our precious, sweet bridegroom,

And we come thirsty and hungry with deep longing for you,

Standing amazed in wonder that you are longing for us too

Irene McGough 2008

Awaken our hearts

Awaken our Hearts

Dear Lord, awaken our hearts,

For you gave us a brand new start,

Shake all that needs to be shaken,

To stir us up as lovers praising.

For you alone are worthy of our praise,

So in worship our arms we raise,

And we ask you to take us deeper,

Deeper unto you, our Dear Saviour.

May we passionately pursue you,

For you pour love on us too,

Forgive us of our foolish ways,

May we live for you throughout our days.

This world is not our home,

We are to live with eternity in view,

So Lord make us over anew,

That we might live for you alone.

POWER IN YOUR BLOOD

There is power in your blood,

To wash away our sins.

There is power in your blood,

To change us deep within.

There is power in your blood,

To cover and protect us

There is power in your blood,

To heal all our sicknesses.

There is power in your blood,

To set us so totally free.

LET US SHOW LOVE ONE TO ANOTHER

He wants us to love like He loves,

He wants us to show compassion and love,

To love one another as he has loved us,

Treating others as we would have them treat us.

So Lord we ask you to change our hearts,

That we, your people making a fresh new start,

Might gather together united, in one accord,

Rather than speaking to others that last hasty word.

So we need to get our focus right, with Jesus first,

For when we truly come and for him thirst,

Everything else starts to fall into it’s God given place,

And we can treat our brothers and sisters with grace.

We will spend eternity together, worshipping our King

And his praises forever together we will sing,

So since the first fruit of the spirit is love,

Let us all start now on a new learning curve.

Learning to show love as he would have us do,

A humble and contrite spirit he would have us pursue,

For when we see others as more important than self,

The desire to prove that we are right will be left.

For our Heavenly Father wants us to first show love,

He does not want us intent our own point to prove,

The Word says we will know them by their fruits,

So showing love, grace and mercy should be our pursuit.

Teach us your ways our dear Lord and Saviour,

That we might indeed be salt full of savour,

And may our light shine in this world of men,

As we learn to show love to one another and to them.

An Addict's Journey

AN ADDICT’S JOURNEY

Life for me has been so tough,

And all I have looked for is love,

I have experienced blow after blow,

When it got rough friends didn’t want to know.

I looked in the bars for meaning I life,

But all I found was hurting and strife,

The bottle wasn’t the answer I could plainly see,

Yet for a little while it killed the pain in me.

I searched for happiness and couldn’t find it,

I drank and took drugs which took me to the pit,

But I couldn’t find a purpose in all of this,

So again I shot up looking for a moment of bliss.

But in all of this there was no real meaning,

I had to search for life’s real reason,

And still I was searching for real love,

I didn’t know I could find it from God above.

Then someone gave me soup and a sandwich,

Served with a lovely smile and they seemed to care,

They told me that though I was poor I could be rich,

For Jesus had died my many sins to bear.

I looked at this person in a state of unbelief,

Something in that loving smile hit home to me,

I said “Jesus be real to me” and I found relief,

For through the blindness I was beginning to see.

I asked Jesus into my life for I wanted a new start,

And I felt this wonderful embrace of love,

As the Holy Spirit descended on me like a dove,

There’s no looking back for Jesus I am set apart.

So if you are searching for life’s meaning today.

Let me tell you friend that Christ is the way.

And let me tell you there is no other love,

Like the love that you can find in God above.

( This is not my personal testimony I have known Jesus since childhood, but I have seen this Jesus I love turn others lives around changing their lives completely and setting them free.)

THE KINGDOM OF GOD

THE KINGDOM

The enemy thinks he can lead my people astray,
But I am telling you now there is no way,
For I am sending my warring angels forth to protect you,
And my people are getting stronger and overcoming too.

Remember, I am on your side my dear children,
For even through trials remember you are not forgotten,
I will never leave you nor forsake you so come now,
Rise up for it's time for you to take my kingdom now.

You are no longer a people living in defeat,
For I will your every need meet,
As you walk in obedience to my great gospel commission,
Touching the hearts of people with my love not religion.

For it was out of love that I came and died,
Suffering in every way such as man and I cried,
So learn what it really means to take up your cross,
That you might reach others and put my message across.

And you will lay hands on the sick and see them healed,
Spiritually, physically and mentally healed,
For it's time for you to know full Holy Spirit power,
He will equip and empower you for this very hour.

Now it's time, my people its your time,
I am stretching all those that are mine,
Don't you know you need to be fully awake,
For it is time for you my kingdom to take.

Irene McGough © 2008

For newly weds.

MAY GOD BLESS YOUR MARRIAGE.

Wishing you both God’s richest blessings,

On this the celebration of your wedding,

Cleave together as the Word of God says,

Love and cherish one another throughout your days.

Remember always there are three in your marriage,

A Christian marriage means both you two and God,

In all that you do keep God on your life’s page ,

And He will direct your paths as He says in His Word.

Irene McGough 2008

Walk in righteousness

WALK IN RIGHTEOUSNESS

Walk in righteousness and you will be blessed, happy and fortunate,

For you do not follow the ways of sinners and mockers,

But you delight in God’s ways and live for him day and night,

Like a tree yielding good fruit for you are planted by living waters.

Your leaves will not wither for all that you do will prosper.

For the Lord will not harm you, he desires for you to prosper,

And the fruit you bear will bring forth more good fruit,

For it’s in the good soil you have planted your roots.

Those who follow wicked ways are like chaff being blown away by wind,

The wicked cannot stand up in the assembly of the righteous.

Deny God and perish because you have not repented of sin.

The Lord watches over those who are the blood washed righteous.

But come seeking, come with a true repentant heart,

And Jesus will gladly give you a brand new start,

No matter what you have done his blood can wash your sins away.

He wants to cleanse you deep within, come to him today.

WE NEED TO SEE THROUGH HIS EYES

When we look at the people around us,

We need to see through His eyes,

For we see people who seem abusive at best,

But His heart for them is to offer forgiveness.

He wants us to love like He loves,

He wants us to show compassion and love,

But sometimes we need to be healed of our hurts,

So that we in turn can help others who hurt.

In His image He created the people we meet,

Their image is fallen because of sin,

But He wants to bring them before His mercy seat,

And bring them into relationship with Him.

For Jesus died for all men everywhere,

And He wants them to see that He really cares,

And the people of God need to love like He loves,

For if we look through His eyes we learn to love.

HOLY,HOLY, HOLY

HOLY,HOLY, HOLY

Holy, Holy, Holy,is the Son of Man,
Worthy, Worthy Worthy is the Lamb,
Let's give Him all the glory and all the praise,
For He alone is worthy, let us our hands raise..

For in the presence of the King of Kings,
There is a sweet fragrant essence,
See the most beautiful glorious cloud of His Presence,
Fills this place, let us His praises sing.

Holy Holy Holy are you our precious Lord,
Worthy , worthy, worthy are you Lord,
Take us in closer, nearer and nearer to you,
We are entering the Holy of Holies to be with you.

For parents of a new baby boy

A Beautiful Gift from God

What a beautiful gift you have been given,

A blessing indeed is this precious baby,

Forming him in his mother’s womb was ordained in heaven,

And now you can cherish your beautiful baby.

Our Saviour indeed showed children love and compassion,

He said “Suffer those little ones to come unto me,”

As Christians parents remember He has hands on your little one,

And He will draw him unto Himself in time can’t you see.

What a wonderful privilege you have been given,

Entrusted to you both by the God of heaven,

To bring him up showing him the Father’s love,

That he might through Jesus come to know the Father above.

Now many prayers will be coming your way,

As your brothers and sisters support you and pray,

And God will send His angels to protect him too,

Your Father in heaven is there to instruct you.

He will guide you and help you bring this child up,

So relax and enjoy this precious bundle of joy,

The Holy Spirit will anoint him with oil from His cup,

Those days with a precious baby boy are yours to enjoy.

BE BLESSED.

Irene McGough 2008

And for parents of a new baby girl

A Beautiful Gift from God

What a beautiful gift you have been given,
A blessing indeed is this precious baby,
Forming her in her mother’s womb was ordained in heaven,
And now you can cherish your beautiful baby.

Our Saviour indeed showed children love and compassion,
He said “Suffer those little ones to come unto me,”
As Christians parents remember He has hands on your little one,
And He will draw her unto Himself in time can’t you see.

What a wonderful privilege you have been given,
Entrusted to you both by the God of heaven,
To bring her up showing her the Father’s love,
That she might through Jesus come to know the Father above.

Now many prayers will be coming your way,
As your brothers and sisters support you and pray,
And God will send His angels to protect her too,
Your Father in heaven is there to instruct you.

He will guide you and help you bring this child up,
So relax and enjoy this precious bundle of joy,
The Holy Spirit will anoint her with oil from His cup,
Those days with a precious baby girl are yours to enjoy.

BE BLESSED.