THE ALPHA EXPERIENCE

When I walked in the door I was greeted
with smiles and hugs, by the group gathered round,
and my heart leapt with the joy of the Spirit
for these new friends that I had just found.

I sensed something good was beginning
that would always remain in my heart,
at the banquet we broke bread together
and with that we made a good start.

The videos so light and appealing
replete with truth, from the Lord most high,
each week fills our hearts with gladness
of its enlightenment, none could deny.

In small groups we all got together
to share what we found to be,
a meeting of hearts, minds and spirits
of getting Lord, closer to Thee.

Our leaders were full of the Spirit
as they guided us to our goal,
that of knowing and serving our Saviour
who dwells in our hearts and our souls.

We found each of our lives had sameness
each had their joys, and sorrows and fear,
if we ask He will give us the courage
to go forward in faith, to see clear.

Then on the day of The Spirit
peace and joy came the whole day long,
as praise and prayer were lifted higher
to our God, for whom they belong.

Then came the time, of our final meeting
feelings mixed as we lingered to say...
keep in touch, I’ll miss you, Merry Christmas
in fond memories you ever will stay.

Margaret Rose Larrivee
Dec. 19, 2006

A FRIEND INDEED

We met by chance some years ago
not often at the start,
but as the years flew swiftly by
in my life you shared a part.

Your frequent visits were at times
a burden and a test,
you lingered on and wore me down
I was not at my best.

Then at times it seemed you left me
t’was like a dream come true,
and for a time I did without
the weary sight of you.

I started then to notice
how when you came to me,
I turned, to my God and Father
to heal and comfort me.

The more I pondered on this fact
I began to see the why,
for suffering is a part of life
Jesus did it, why not I.

By now you know my friend is pain
he’s ever near to me,
I will offer up my friend
to God, for all eternity.

Margaret Rose Larrivee
Dec. 18, 2006

ANOINTED HANDS

You were chosen by the Father
and you harkened to His voice,
He gave you a flock to shepherd
since then you’ve had no choice.

But to lead His children safely
down the path that leads to glory,
with your holy hands anointed
as you teach the age-old story.

You lead us to each well of grace
where the Spirit comes to dwell,
and the scales and fog are lifted
all His love we’ll know so well.

At the well, of reconciliation
we are cleansed and made like new,
He waits upon the Altar
there’s sometimes many, sometimes few.

As you celebrate the Mass
using words that are our wealth,
you follow in His footsteps
you feed us with His very self.

In the different stages of our lives
your presence gives us hope,
and your guidance and anointed hands
do bless and help us cope.

In thanksgiving Lord, we pray
for these, Your faithful ones,
keep them ever in Your Heart
bless them, each and everyone.

Margaret Rose Larrivee
Dec. 15, 2006

IN VALLEY’S LOW

It seems I’m ‘oft in valleys low
my heart painfully throbbing, its sorrow to show,
events of the day that make me to weep
that churn in my body, and keep me from sleep.

The ‘whys’ that erupt from deep in my soul
so many questions, no answers do I behold,
Lord, I beg Your forgiveness for the sins of the past
I never knew that they hurt you, as the deed was cast.

For they keep You from working with Your healing hands
to clean all our wounds, help to follow Your plan,
we long to go to the mountain, where the truth ever reigns
and to work for your Kingdom, from whence we came.

Lead us out of the valley, out of the fog and the mist
that blind us from all of Your blessings and gifts,
show us sweet visions of heavenly bliss
and greet us Lord Jesus, with a welcoming kiss.

Margaret Rose Larrivee
Dec. 05, 2006

FROM SORROW TO GLADNESS

I come before Your Majesty
in sorrow, body bent,
my heart and soul disfigured
and my life so poorly spent.

Though I try, and do my best
I always fall so short,
of the goal I’ve set before me
earthly pleasure I do court.

My faults are oh so many
my failings quite a few,
Lord, stretch out Your hand and touch me
fill me with Your strength anew.

The desire burns within my heart
to give all of me to You,
so help me Lord to mend my ways
fill me with Your love so true.

If I keep on trying
to give my all to You,
I know You’ll be there near me,
as my gladness You renew.

Margaret Rose Larrivee
Dec. 04, 2006

MY CHILDREN

So long have I called you My children
yet My voice is drowned out in the din,
of a world that forgets the letting
of My blood to erase all their sin.

Don’t you know of the love that I give you
of My mercy and bountiful grace,
don’t you know that my love’s eternal
no matter what is your disgrace.

For there’s no sin too great for forgiveness
no action so wrong there’s no hope,
don’t listen to Satan’s foul message
his lies won’t help you to cope.

He’ll rob you of all of My treasures
he’ll leave you with nary a one,
a thief and a liar, he murders
the Light that comes from the Son.

Rest, in the peace that I’ve given
open your heart to it’s source,
I will always be there and waiting
let My love in your being run its course.

Repent, and come to My arms a-waiting
forgiveness is there if you ask,
I will fill you with joy everlasting
and you’ll find peace and love at last.

Margaret Rose Larrivee
Dec. 04, 2006

BROKEN DREAMS

Rivers of tears are flowing
from so many broken dreams,
such a torrent inundating
what were once pure peaceful streams.

The very fabric, of what life once was
torn asunder in these times,
of loss of love, respect and faith
there’s no reason and no rhyme.

Forgiveness fading from our lives
revenge the thing to do,
retaliate, get even
and kill the babies too.

When will the scales be lifted
that blind us to His Word,
when will His, “Come follow Me”
within our hearts be heard.

There is an urging in our hearts
take heed, the time is nigh,
Now is the time for action
before life’s final sigh.

Margaret Rose Larrivee
Nov. 28, 2006