BLESSED ARE THEY ..... Heaven's blessings come to those Who see themselves as poor in spirit Happiness is poured out upon Those who mourn over sins committed Joy comes to the hearts of all Who meekly accept what comes their way Satisfaction attends those Who hunger to be like Jesus Happy are people who live A life of merciful actions Joy and love are always with Those whose hearts are pure Peace is sure to follow The ones who seek to make peace These righteous and happy ones will rejoice if persecuted For theirs is the kingdom of heaven Copyright, 1998, Kathryn Terrell

THE CAPTAIN OF MY SOUL I run around in circles chasing self in an ever frustrating War of wits and whims with battle scars aplenty But no victories to show for it as I am relying on myself to win Against my worst enemy when I know in my heart of hearts There is no winning against this relentless foe With my meager and much weakened strength All I have left is to let God take control And fight the battle for me But He will not unless the other I let Him kill Not that I actually die but self dies And I live my life In Christ forever more Then I am much alive without this enemy of mine to give me constant woe Its like two of us exist but one must go One must die so the other may live a fuller life Yut the one who must die is actually my own foe For no joy or peace is found within the soul of one Who lets the selfish nature win the terrible battle That would destroy the very heart and soul So let Him in to crucify this tyrant once and for all Though the war be fierce and blood be shed The end-result will be the fullness of His love Dwelling within my heart when self is dead to rise no more I can rejoice and live eternally with the Captain of my soul Copyright 1997, Kathryn Terrell His Child Index