A MESSAGE

 

 - Joni Ames -
 
I've cried to God as I've beheld
 The world wrapped up in fear
 Of lack and death and war that looms
 To snatch lives held so dear
 
I said, "My God! - Have you not heard
 The newsmen on TV?!
 Do you not know the shape we're in?!
 Do you not care for me?!"
 
"I'm scared, Dear Jesus! - Help us! - Please!
 There's news of fear and war
 And I'm afraid, Lord - I admit! -
 Of what might be in store."
 
"Peace, be still, My child," He said
 "And hear now what I say
 For I have seen and heard the cries
 Of those who, to Me, pray.
 
"Keep your eyes upon ME now
 Not what you hear or see
 And, as you do, you'll keep My peace -
 IF your mind stays on ME!"
 
"It matters not what one man says
 Or even many more
 For I am God, and I decide
 Each day what lies in store."
 
"I've told you there would be such times
 When, of these things, You'd hear
 I told you so you'd be PREPARED
 And FULL OF PEACE, not fear."
 
"For all these things MUST be fulfilled
 Yet MY WORD fails not
 For I AM still your Hiding Place
 As all the fires rage hot."
 
"You're hid beneath MY shadow now
 And you can rest in Me
 Yes you can trust My Words of LOVE
 To last eternally."
 
"For I'm your Father, Counselor, Friend
 Your Alpha and your End
 And if this was the world's last day
 Be sure, for you, I'd send."
 
"I've promised I'd save you a place
 If you would stay in Me
 Stay pure and faithful, eyes on Me
 And, victory, you'll see."
 
"I can't tell you if it's 'the end' -
 NO human man can know
 But I CAN tell you, it IS close,
 So be prepared to go."
 
"Each day I give you, reach in love
 
To save another soul
 For snatching them from Me for Hell
 Is truly Satan's goal."
 
"Occupy until I come
 Live each day FULL in ME
 Just keep your eyes upon MY face
 And know that I DO see."
 
"I see the world, I see YOUR LIFE
 And I DO care for YOU
 And know, no matter WHAT occurs
 My love for you stands TRUE."
 
"I'm Alpha and Omega - God -
 I'm King and Lord of ALL
 I'll be right near to care for you
 As, on My name, you call."
 
"For I can change the hearts of Kings
 And I, their hearts, do try
 And I'M the one who formed this world
 And says when it shall die."
 
"So, USE this time to SEEK THE LOST
 And tell them of My Love
 That they, too, may be saved and live
 With Me, again, above."
 
"Don't listen to fear's voice - hear MINE!
 Then STAND on what you've heard
 Don't fear yours or the world's fate -
 It's destined by MY WORD."
 
"Keep your eyes on ME, My Child,
 And let Me wipe each tear
 For I am God and IN CONTROL -
 So live in peace, not fear."