Songs In The Night

  Only God Knows When I'm undecided and feeling unsure, When it seems like life is just a blur, When the right choice seems so obscure, How do I begin to feel secure? Only God knows. When I'm lonely and depressed, When it seems I'm being oppressed, When my soul is in sore distress, How do I relieve this mess? Only God knows. Only God knows the way that I go; He sees into my heart, into my soul. Only God knows the words to speak, The comfort I so dearly seek. Only God knows my deepest dreams, My hopes, my fears, my silent schemes, My plans, my desires, my inner foes - When all is uncertain, only God knows. When I'm tempted, tested, sore beset, When I'm overwhelmed by regret, When I can't see my way quite yet, Reading His Word is one sure bet - Because only God knows! February 6th, 1996 Jerry Bouey James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. 1 Corinthians 1:24 But unto th...

  When I Stop Praying When I stop praying - my whole life falls apart, No joy thrills my soul, no peace fills my heart, My compassion soon dies and my desires are not met, The future seems uncertain, and there's no end of debt. When I stop praying - it is obvious, the Lord I have not sought, I have not seen Him work in my life and heart as I ought, The things that I loathe about myself are still there, And the plans that I am making are castles built on the air. When I stop praying - I have let reign fear and doubt, I have taken the reins of my life and left the Master out; To other Christians and the world, I have let it be known That I am prideful and think I can do it all on my own. When I stop praying - it's obvious to the Lord that I fell From my own steadfastness while others are on their way to Hell, I am not standing in the gap, nor caring for the lost, I am not plucking brands from the fire, nor counting the cost. When I start praying again - the reverse is quite true,...

  A Bruised Reed I feel so bruised and so battered; These burdens are too much for me. Weighed down and heavy laden with struggles, I’m overwhelmed by the darkness I can see. My fire seems to flicker and falter, At times I am afraid it may go out. This pain inside seems so strong today - Oh, why must I stumble and doubt? There’s a mustard seed of faith in my heart. At times it doesn’t seem to reach God’s throne above; But when I cry out from the depths in desperation, A still small voice inside whispers of Your love. When I’m sinking, Your arms reach down towards me; In gentleness, You rescue my soul from the mire. You lift me up and set my feet upon solid ground again; In Your lovingkindness, You lift me up even higher. Though I’m a bruised reed, You will not break me. Your mercy and compassion heal my soul. Though this smoking flax seems to almost be quenched, By Your tenderness and grace, You make me whole. You gently lead me in the paths of Your Word; In righteousness and truth...

  Which Is Better? Which is better: To play loud music for the masses, Or to sing softly for the Holy One? To soar among the heavens, Or to walk beside God's Son? Which is better: To touch the lives of others Who only touch your own? Or to reach toward another Who feels left out and alone? Which is better: To climb the highest mountain, And to swim the raging sea, Or to worship Him who made them both, And who also created me? Which is better: A life filled with rose-strewn pathways, A life of ease and luxury, Or a life that has its pain and suffering, And a God who cares for me? Sometimes I want the easy way, A way that doesn't test my faith, But then the hard times come along, And my dreams vanish away like wraiths. I don't want to stumble blindly in darkness, I would rather pierce the night, But I will gladly give away all my candles, And let Jesus be my guiding light. I won't let my emotions play upon my faith, As if it were a jungle gym, I will let life's situat...

  My Faltering Heart There are times when it seems my courage is so frail and small. I look within my own life and I see how I fail and fall. I know in myself I falter and I am nothing at all. But how do I follow You, Lord Jesus, when I hear Your loving call? Sometimes my emotions deceive me and my heart isn't fully Yours. So many things distract me and I find I am led off course. And I realize again, somehow, my love has grown dim. Yet how do I repent and now have my heart stayed on Him? I lose my devotion so easily, yet nothing stands in my way. What is it within my own heart that pulls me further away? How did my joy dry up? Why doesn't it ever stay? How does my desire wane? Restore me, Oh Lord, I pray! I see within myself that I have nothing to offer you. My vision seems so faded - Lord, grant me another view. I don't know why my heart wanders or why it so often roams. Why can't I follow You fully, and seek Your face alone? Take my fragile heart - I offer it to You ...

  Esther's Prayer I have a prayer for when I go. It may be soon, I just don't know. There is a bit of fear I guess. I have some worries I must confess. When the doubts come and the fear, Help me remember, Lord, You're near. What will happen when I'm gone? Who will help my loved ones carry on? Who will comfort them and ease their pain? Who will provide their needs and explain That I've gone on to a better place, To gaze upon my Saviour's face? Let me learn from the sparrows, Lord. And teach me from Your Holy Word, That You watch over each and every one, And You decide when their time has come, Then gently remind me that You are in control, And I can still trust You, Lord, with my soul. If You can preserve Your Word forever, Then surely I need not doubt, no never, That You know what's best for me and mine, And that I can trust You when it's time, To give them solace in their pain, And bring them rainbows in the rain. I thank You, Lord Jesus, for taking my ...

  Prayer For Perfect Peace (To the tune of "Great Is Thy Faithfulness") I need Your peace, dear Lord, oh how I dearly cry, Fill me with strength and grace before I die! I'm at the end of hope, help me to cling and cope, Hold me in Your arms and bear me up high. Help me to look to You and cling to You daily, Help me to trust in faith, and cast fears away, Grant me your perfect peace, please fill my mind with ease, Comfort and strengthen my heart, Lord, I pray. Father, I'm trembling, and troubled, and worried; I give these cares to you, oh take them away! Help me to lean on you, I'm wearied with struggling, Fill my aching heart with Your peace today. June 3rd, 2001 Jerry Bouey (Dedicated to Mama Pat) Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee. Isaiah 26:3 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which pass...

  A Silent Prayer When I lose sight of the goal And take my eyes off of the prize, When all I can see are the mountains That rise before my eyes, When all I can feel are the waves That come breaking over my soul, Precious Jesus, I need Your touch To heal me and make me whole. I've fought the good fight, at times it seemed rough, I've kept the faith, even when it was tough, I wish I could finish my course with ease, But sometimes I waver in times like these. My heart is weighed down and burdened with care, Lord, I lift up to you this silent prayer. Don't let me falter - let me be steadfast, Give me a hope that will be sure to last - A confident expectation that all will work out for good - Even when it seems there's no way that it possibly could. When my own strength begins to fail, Anchor my faith within the veil, Where Jesus is. October 17th, 2001 Jerry Bouey (Dedicated to Lori Tremblay, my sis) ... That we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to l...

Lift Up Their Hands Lift up the hands that have fallen down, Oh, my brethren, strengthen the feeble knees… But what if it’s your hands that have grown weaker, What if it’s you that falters in times like these? What if your hands are feeling too heavy for you, What if the burdens you carry seem too much to bear, What if your soul is overwhelmed by your own struggles, Where are those dear friends to lift you up in prayer? Lord Jesus, bring an Aaron alongside their path, To walk beside them and lift up their hands. They’re faltering and weary and feel so weak - They need a comforter to help them to stand. A friend who can stand in the gap for Your people, To lift up their spirits when they wander from home, A brother to bring them before the throne of God; To help them remember where their true strength comes from. Let me be that servant that will petition for them, Who will hold up their hands through the long dark night, Let me be the warrior that comes alongside, To help them to win in...

  His Voice Cries Out When this world loudly screams at you, And steals away your song, God's gentle voice whispers deep within, "To Me, My child, you belong." When you're overwhelmed by the things you've done, And are haunted by your past, A tender voice cries out and shelters you, "Mine is a love that will last." When it seems your heart is hardening, And you sense that there's a blindness, Remember the Lord Himself has called you, And drawn you with lovingkindness. When the hurting is so very real, And the pain seems to touch your soul, Jesus is beckoning so softly, "Come to Me. I will make you whole." When the aching inside overwhelms you, And you need a friend who's near, The voice of Heaven keeps on calling out, "Oh My child, I am here." When you feel that you're left all alone, And through these tears you can't even see, God's voice still cries out to comfort you, "My dear child, you are precious to Me....

  Struggles And Victory Part One Lord, how long must I bear with the wicked, When they surround me upon every side? When the enemy comes in like a flood, It seems there is nowhere left to hide. Lord, how long must I struggle with my sin, When I know I often falter and fail? When it appears there’s no escape in sight, It seems that I could never prevail. Lord, how long must I bear with myself, When these fears and doubts flood my soul? When I’m overwhelmed by my troubled heart, It seems I could never be made whole. Part Two The Word of God brightly lights up my path, His promises are my shield and my stay. Walking daily in the footsteps of faith, I find I’m blessed as I trust and obey. Standing strong in the full armour of God, Though at me Satan’s fiery darts are hurled - With steadfast faith in my Lord Jesus Christ, I have victory to overcome this world. Lord, You are my refuge and my fortress, I’m safely kept as I walk by Your side. Under the shelter of Your wings I trust; Knowin...

Through Darkened Skies When once bright prospects now seem so dim, And thoughts of the future appear so grim - You feel your steps start to falter and fail; Your life now seems so much more uncertain, You can’t see what lies beyond the curtain - Anchor your faith steadfast within the veil. With storm clouds racing across the sky Sudden waves of doubt and fear draw nigh -  So soon your day has turned to darkest night; Testing will come, but don’t light your own way, Hold tightly to God’s Word, trust and obey - Choose this day to walk by faith, and not by sight. With the very own Author of our faith, As our example to run in this race - We have a hope that lights up our darkened skies: Looking to Jesus, our faithful Guide, Trusting our Saviour to lead and provide - We can run the race with patience, and win the prize. Through darkened skies to Jesus. April 7th, 2021 Jerry Bouey (With help from Angela Trenholm) “Remember that to trust God in the light is nothing — but to trust Him in ...