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Out Of My Hands

by

Sheryl L. Lawrence

I sat up thinking last night,
about how you don't trust me.
It's a feeling inside I can't fight,
and it's tearing my heart apart.

This agony is splitting my heart,
in two babe, what can I do 'cause,
it hurts down to the deepest part,
and I can feel it pulling at my heart.

I thought I was so strong,
only to find I was so wrong.
Now all I can do is pray,
as it's out of my hands today.

I can give and I can take,
but my limit has reached it's end.
I yearn for trust for our sake,
Can't you see I need you so?

I love you more than I can say,
but baby I can't take the hurt.
Don't make me leave someday,
or do you intend for it to be that way?

This agony is splitting my heart,
in two babe, what can I do 'cause,
it hurts down to the deepest part,
and I can feel it pulling at my heart.

I thought I was so strong,
only to find I was so wrong.
Now all I can do is pray,
as it's out of my hands today.

Nobody Knows But Him

by

Sheryl L. Lawrence

There are secrets deep inside,
that she dares not to tell.
Many unseen tears she's cried,
like raindrops they've fell.

The little girl from the past cries,
of hurt and anguish from way back then.
Consealing the pain she tries,
to hide it over and over again.

Nobody knows but Him the pain inside,
that happened so many years ago.
Trying to find a way to confide,
wanting to release it and let it go.

No matter how hard she tries,
there's no release in sight.
Inside herself in pain she cries,
Seeing no end to the endless fight.

Nobody knows but Him, 'cause she won't say,
how she hurts and is full of pain.
But she knows with God that someday,
there will be sunny days without the rain.

Yeah...Nobody knows...But Him...

Let Me Remember

by

Sheryl L. Lawrence

When I am crushed and weary,
and the hope I lived for is gone,
the sorrows and trials look dreary,
let me remember Jesus, there is You.

When I think I have no friends at all,
and the world seems against me,
and it feels like I might take a fall,
let me remember Jesus, there is You.

when all my sorrows seem to thicken,
and crushes me with their burdens,
my heart beat races and quickens,
let me remember Jesus, there is You.

When the waters all seem to rise,
to the point I feel like I'm drowning,
and all ears become death to my cries,
let me remember Jesus, there is You.

When I'm feeling empty and alone,
feeling scared and very lost,
and have chills right to the bone,
let me remember Jesus, there is You.

No matter whether happy or sad,
I know there is one I can count on.
No matter whether angry or glad,
let me remember Jesus, there is You.

Your My Lighthouse

by

Sheryl L. Lawrence

Like an oceanliner or ship at sea,
I try to see Your light shine bright,
to get a glimpse of the lighthouse for me,
to say...Lord! Come and get me I plea!

The water is rocky and very rough.
I'm drowning in a sea of sorrows!
Oh Lord! Why does all this have to be so tough?
Please! Bring me safely back to shore.

The waves are raging it's anger at me,
like it's laughing and sneering as well.
Holding me prisoner to never be free!
And I cry in agony, oh Lord! Help me now!

Your my lighthouse, my only beacon.
Please shine Your light so I can see.
Save my soul Lord! Give me freedom!
Release me from this ship at sea!

Give me the strength to see the light,
a little beam of hope for me to see.
A little light lit brightly in the night,
that glimmers on the waters just for me.

Your my lighthouse, my guiding light.
Shine it on me please Lord, let me see again.
I don't want to drown! I want to fight!
Fight to be on shore and back home once more.

Jesus Is The Reason

by

Sheryl L. Lawrence

I listen to carolers sing Christmas songs,
annoucing the birth of our Lord Jesus.
Ah Yes! Jesus is born! I can't help but sing along,
making my voice heard loud and clear!

Outside my window the snow is glistening,
covering roof tops, trees and on the grounds.
Hey people! Come on! Are you listening,
as the sounds of Christmas comes alive?

Lights twinkling, ah what a beautiful sight!
Just to see them warms my heart and soul,
and reminds me that Jesus is the light,
and know Jesus is the reason for the season.

I hear the bells outside lodly ringing.
Everyone rushing from shop to shop.
Ah! What a beautiful feeling it's bringing,
to see the signs of Christmas all around me.

Oh what a blessing I feel, what pleasure,
I feel in rejoicing in the birth of our Lord.
Peaceful and joyful, oh what a treasure!
Tis' the season and Jesus is the reason!

From Me To You
As this Christmas season arrives I hope you all will remember why we have Christmas and what the true meaning of Christmas stands for. May all have a blessed Christmas and a blessed New Year.

Give Faith A Fighting Chance

by

Sheryl L. Lawrence

I hope when your heart,
has been torn apart by theft,
you will give faith a fighting chance,
even though you feel there's nothing left.

I hope when you think of giving up,
leaving everything and selling out,
you will give faith a fighting chance.
Stand up for yourself and give a shout.

I hope another door will open,
when the one door slams shut,
and you'll give faith a fighting chance,
even when it feels like a knife that cuts.

I hope if your feeling alone,
feeling down and very sad,
you will give faith a fighting chance,
and that you'll once again be glad.

Yes, I pray when your heart,
has been torn apart by theft,
you will give faith a fighting chance,
even though you feel there's nothing left.

Don't give up,
don't sell out,
give faith a chance,
give a shout,
make yourself heard,
give it a fighting chance,
give faith a fighting chance.

There's You

by

Sheryl L. Lawrence

He works hard each day,
and she does as well.
When it comes to the pay,
it goes out faster than it comes in.

They wonder about the next meal,
or if there will be a roof to shelter.
Bill collectors are ready to steal,
their hard earned money made.

But Lord, through it all, there's You,
and there's the two of them with children.
Lord, they know Your there it's true,
and they know they have each other.
Your there to get them through,
whatever obstacle comes their way.

No matter how bad things are,
they seem to cling to the faith.
Even if the answers seem far,
they hang on to the hope of You.

But Lord, through it all, there's You,
and there's the two of them with children.
Lord, they know Your there, it's true,
and they know they have each other.
Your there to get them through,
whatever obstacle that comes their way.

Lord, through it all, there's You.

So Don't Give Up

by

Sheryl L. Lawrence

I know the pain you feel,
'cause I feel it too.
It seems to be so unreal,
the struggles and trials we share.

It's never enough, always seems.
The money, food and essentials too,
are so far away in some dream,
leaving us with nothing but prayer.

And so I say to you,
don't give up, keep your faith,
as our dreams will come true.
Lord Jesus won't let it go on.
He sees that our skies are blue,
and He hurts with us too,
So don't give up.

It just can't go on forever,
as these trials are bound to end.
There is no such thing as never,
in God, and we must believe in this.

And so I say to you,
don't give up, keep the faith,
as our dreams will come true.
Lord Jesus won't let it go on.
He sees that our skies are blue,
and He hurts with us too,
so don't give up.

Oh Lord, How I Love You

by

Sheryl L. Lawrence

Oh Lord, how I love You,
and I know that You love me.
You saved such a sinner as I,
and opened my eyes so I could see.

If I never have anyone in my life,
I know for certain that I have You.
I know You will never leave me,
or hurt me, this I know is true.

I know I can turn to You, I'm not alone,
anymore or frightned or scared.
All my sins You bore upon Yourself,
for on the cross Your body You bared.

You are my good Sheppard,
and my Lord I am one of Your sheep.
I know if I should stray, You'll lead,
me back ah so gently, no sound, no peep.

Please don't ever let me go astray,
and stay within my heart Lord.
Your love I wish to never lose,
for the penalty I couldn't afford.

Oh Lord, how I love You,
and I know that You love me.
You saved such a sinner as I,
and opened my eyes so I could see.

Sept. 11th, 01 Terror Came

by

Sheryl L. Lawrence

This world will never be the same.
The images will fade but never go away,
because Tuesday Sept. 11th, terror came,
making our lives change in one day.

An attack on all who live here,
with thousands of lives lost in one day.
A day of horror, shock, a day of fear,
leaving our hearts to mourn today.

Four planes made into missiles, all hijacked,
being the worst terrorist act in our time.
They knew, they planned this evil attack,
ending it in a suicidal planned crime.

Our twin world trade towers are no more.
Families and friends are torn apart,
leaving anguish, deep hurt to the core.
A tragedy felt deep within our hearts.

Images of a couple holding hands,
along with others leap from towers to their death.
Debris cascading down where all stands,
polluting the air, polluting each breath.

Yet we remain one, a stronger nation,
finally bringing us all together to pray.
Despite the attack on all civilization,
our Lord, our Savior is with us today.

No, our world will never be the same,
and the images will fade but never go away,
as Tuesday Sept. 11th, 01 terror came,
changing our lives in just one day.

May the Lord be with the family and loved ones of the ones who needleesly passed away on this fateful day. God Bless America.

He Was There

by

Sheryl L. Lawrence

We will never forget that September day,
or where we were at that moment in time.
Never forget the news or what we had to say,
but then again neither will He as He was there.

He was on the 90th floor in a smoked filled room,
with a man who called his wife to say goodbye.
He held his hand steady as he told her of his doom,
that he would not make it home ever again.

He held her up as she tryed to understand,
what her husband was saying to her that day.
He was with her holding her hand,
as she realized he wasn't coming home.

He was there, He was there,
in every heart, in every place.
With tears in His eyes He was there,
welcoming His children home.
Comforting ones alive, yeah He was there.

He was in the stairwell of the 30th floor,
when a woman cryed out to Him for help.
For 50 years He had been knocking on her door,
but He showed her the way to His home and hers.

He was in front of the tower with the Priest,
as he ministered to the injured souls.
He took him home when his body became deceased,
to tend his flock once again in Heaven.

He was on all four of those fateful planes,
in every seat, with every prayer He heard.
He was with the crew, felt all their pain.
He was with every believer, with everyone.

He was there, He was there,
in every heart, every place.
With tears in His eyes He was there,
welcoming His children home.
Comforting ones alive, yeah He was there.

He was in Vt., Texas, London, all over the place.
He was standing next to you when you heard,
the terrible news that couldn't be erased.
So tell me, did you sense Him on that day?

He saw every face, knew every name,
every moment He knew and felt the pain,
that changed the world to never be the same,
even though many did not ever know Him.

There was a reason why you are still here today.
You may not know why but He does.
On that fateful September dark day,
it was not the end of your journey.

Someday your journey will end too,
and He'll be there for you as well.
Seek Him now with a heart that's true,
today while He is able to be found.

He was there, He was there,
in every heart, in every place.
With tears in His eyes He was there,
welcoming His children home.
Comforting ones alive, Yeah He was there.

He WAS there..............

In memory of Peter, Susan, and Christine Hanson who perished on the plane that went through the second tower on September 11, 2001. May the Lord welcome you with loving arms. You are missed by all who love you.

Broken Angel

by

Sheryl L. Lawrence

The Years Of abuse and neglect,
shows on her face.
Leaving her with a torn heart,
and memories she can't erase.

The beatings and hurtings,
has left their marks,
and she's no longer looking,
forward to what the future embarks.

She's a broken angel,
caught in the middle of a storm.
Yeah, she's a broken angel,
wishing she was never born.
A broken angel,
with a heart tattered and torn.

She closes out the real world,
letting her fantasy world grow strong.
Nobody knows the pain she feels,
nor that somethings terribly wrong.

In her fantasy world,
she knows no pain or hate.
In her real world though,
it only spells out her fate.

She's A broken angel,
caught in the middle of a storm.
Yeah, she's a broken angel,
wishing she was never born.
A broken angel,
with a heart tattered and torn.

She's a broken angel........

I'll Never Walk Alone

by

Sheryl L. Lawrence

Feeling sad and broken hearted,
and feeling very betrayed,
and I seek to find the reason in,
mistakes that I've made.

My world seems to topple over,
as I watch the pieces fly,
and I feel helpless to prevent it,
no matter how much I cry.

I could never have strength,
enough to stand it alone,
and everything I have today,
tomorrow could be all gone.

So you see, no matter what,
I take care of what I'm about,
'cause nothing ever comes,
by shutting Jesus out.

I have to learn from failure,
to rise each time I fall.
This is the only way life,
makes sense to me at all.

It takes alot of straining,
to walk that extra mile,
but it's not free, I have to work,
for that one thing worthwhile.

So I can't weep for yesterdays,
that I can never again recall,
and I know within my heart the Lord,
Is with me through it all.