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Thursday, April 18, 2024

Army of Prayer & Rosary/ I Stand Near You My Jesus/ Cover Us Oh Lord/ A Bricklayer's Hands

 Today is Thurs. "Army of Prayer & Rosary." 

May you go to Days of the Week Music: you will find

Thurs. between the Crosses+++your Click will be

your Lit Candle+

We often find you Lord in The Agony the Garden

Help Us along our journey in our everyday living!

Help us stand near others in their times of troubles

and not turn from them+

Yours in Christ love,

Lori Foster

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I Stand Near You My Jesus

Cover Us Oh Lord

A Bricklayer's Hands



I Stand Near You My Jesus

 I go near you my Jesus!

The night is cold and the

sky is darkened with the 

wind of silence.

I go near you my Jesus!

I glimpse at the sight of you

kneeling at a rock that holds

you up!

Your tear drops fall !

Do I dare interrupt you in

your setting?

I see you weeping My Lord!

Your shoulders seem stiffen.

And there is no peace around you!

I go near you my Jesus!

I'm scared to approach you but

I want to join in your suffering!

I bend down and gently place

my hand on your back.

Your agony in the garden is great

and your love pours out to the 

world!

Your tears flow down your face 

and lands purely on the large

rock!

I stand near you my Jesus!

O how I wish I could bring you

comfort!

Please don't cry my Jesus!

I will wipe your tears and

hold you forever!

I stand near you my Jesus!

You lift your head quietly up

towards heaven and speaking

to our heavenly Father!

In your soft breath you humbly

asked: 

"My Father, if it be possible,

let this cup pass from me;

nevertheless, not as I will,

but as you will" Matthew Ch:26

V-39

Your head falls to your knees

and your tears keep flowing!

I get a glimpse of your divine

face ever so breath taking!

I know I must go for I'm 

on the outside looking in!

My hands gently leave your

back and your tears of agony

remain!

As I leave you, in all of your

 divinity, I turn from 

your sight! For this is 

the moment with Your Father+

I take your agony in the garden

and place it in my heart and soul

Oh Lord!

I hear you saying "Go to others

in their agony in the garden

listen to them 

and stand by their side"

I humbly respond to you My Lord

I will stand near them O Lord+

Show me the way!

Lord, I will always keep you with me

in all of my test and trials.

I will give you Lord to others in 

anyway, I can!

I will hold on to you 

in all of my days

I stand near you my Jesus!

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The Agony in the Garden 

note: This video is 

fitting for" I Stand Near You My Jesus"

After I wrote it and viewed the video for the 

second time, I noticed

the angel comforting Jesus in his agony, 

placing his hand upon Jesus' back. 

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Lonely Wind

Dust in The Wind

Hold On

Miracles out of Nowhere








Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Cover Us Oh Lord

 Cover me Oh Lord

There are moments where

I need a push and a shove

and you are there!

 Cover me Oh Lord 

I see people helping people

and I am in awe!

I see a man holding a baby

as he navigates through the

store with his children following

behind, pushing the cart!

I'm in awe My Lord!

Cover them Oh Lord!

I see a bus driver helping 

a person in a wheelchair 

to climb aboard!

It's most inspirational to the world

for they have touched you!

Cover them Oh Lord!

I see a person who have life difficulties

but they press on in their daily tasks!

They are most brilliantly inspiring 

to us all!

Cover them Oh Lord!

When we are weak Oh Lord

Show us your compassion

and your kindness!

Give us a soft place to land.

Show us your face of holiness+

Cover us Oh Lord!

When we are emotional in our

settings bring yourself to Us!

Show us you are near!

Cover us Oh Lord!

We sit quietly in church 

and we are in prayer to you

Oh Lord!

At times we are beside ourselves

and often feel alone!

Your words in prayer places

a soft blanket before us!

Your songs in praise

remind us  we are

together as one in your glory!

You show us yourself as you

are lifted high!

We as your people see your

Glory and Praise before us!

We as your people are in awe

as you are raised above your

holy altar!

For you are the lamb of God

who takes away the sins of the

world!  Blessed are they who 

are called to the supper of 

the lamb. John Ch. 6

Oh Jesus !

Bless your people of faith

Cover us with your unbloody

sacrifice on the altar!

Fill us up in the 

richness of your Divine love!

Cover your world Oh Lord

and give us your Holy peace+

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Behold Our God

The Body of Christ

Cling to Christ

Oh The Deep Deep Love 

My Soul Clings to You O My Lord (scripture)

John Ch.6 The Holy Eucharist (scripture)

Jesus of Nazareth The Last Supper (video)

One Bread One Body (video)