I Went to Church


I went to church barefoot today
In fleece shirt and baggy slacks as well
But no one saw me in this attire
And my little dogs won't tell.

I went to church with no make up on
And hair unkempt as well
But Hubby didn't seem to care
And my little dogs won't tell.
I went to church at my PC
Just my little pups and me
But I felt my eyes let fall a tear
For I felt that Jesus was so near.
I went to church with others
Although they were far away
But the Father saw us everyone
And He has blessed this day.
Thena

My Wall
Oh, Lord it began so slowly
The ruin of my wall
With first a crack of doubt
A lose brick of fear,
And then it began to fall.
Further neglect of God’s Word-
No time to say a prayer,
Nourished all the weeds
That replaced the flowers there.
The Holy Spirit tried to tell me
The enemy had free access
He tried to make me listen
But without much success.
Lack of discipline
Didn’t really seem like such a crime
I’d like to study God’s Word—
If I could find the time.
Procrastination seemed to be
A small chink in my wall.
But pretty soon the hole was large
It didn’t look so small.
Oh, Lord help me rebuild my wall
Help me choose each brick
To make this wall a lasting one--
Please make the mortar thick.’
Give me such a love for your Word
Such a thirsting in my heart,
That I will be able to persevere
And show me where to start.
Thank you Lord for showing me
Before it was too late,
I want to start rebuilding now-
I don’t want to wait.
Thena Cullen Smith(1983)
Inspired by the book of Nehemiah

God's Heavenly Quilt...

God's love reminds me of a Heavenly quilt
That warms and comforts those He loves,
Those who call upon His Name
And Praise Him for the gift of salvation-
People of every race and every nation.

God's love reminds of the softest feather bed
That I can fall back upon in times of stress
Letting myself sink in and be enveloped
For His comforting is the very best.
God's love reminds me of the softest pillow
That I can sink my weary head into at night
Or where I can weep my heartfelt tears
When things aren't going right.
God's love is there for everyone
It knows no boundaries and caters not to fame
God's love is for all who come to Him, abide in Him
And call on His Holy Name.
Thena Cullen Smith

In Your Hands

It's in Your hands, Lord
We who love you,
Give it all to you
Asking that You heal our land
Purify our hearts and souls
As only You can do.
Daily we pray asking
That Thy will alone be done
And yet we try to take control
Before the battle has been won.
We cannot see the entire plan
And our wisdom is not complete
Therefore we ask again
Thy will be done
And place our prayers for the USA
And our worries at Your feet.
Thena Cullen Smith

Power of Words Not Spoken
How many hearts have been totally broken
Due to the power of words that were never spoken?
How many babies, kids and young folk
Needed to hear words that we never spoke?
How many elderly women and men
Needed to hear "I love you" again?
Have many infants as they learned to coo
Needed to learn how to say "I love you?"
Words are a powerful force in our life
They bring joy to child, husband or wife.
They comfort our neighbors and bring a smile
When we stop to visit and chat for awhile.
Be kind with your words and honest and true
And say loving things to those dear to you.
But always remember that hearts can be broken
By not saying those things that need to be spoken...
By Thena Smith

My Silly Side

I have to admit
Though most people know
There are two sides of me that I show.
One is serious as serious can be
The other is the silly side of me!

I write silly bits of riddle and rhyme
And I may sing a bit off key
But all the while my friends just smile
At this silly side of me.
I never want to cause anyone pain
And my silliness has no hostile intent
I just feel that bringing a smile
Is among my time that's well spent!
So here I am admitting to you
That I am a bit of an extrovert
But never, ever is my intent
By my written verse to cause hurt!
Thena Cullen Smith

Someone Cares

 Someone out there is hurting
And they need a loving touch
They need to know that someone cares
And loves them very much.
Someone out there feels all alone
Not just a bit sad and blue
But someone feels so very depressed
That they don't know what to do.
Someone out there needs a kind word
Or a loving touch upon their brow
And many of us would love to help
But we feel we don't know how.
Someone out there is praying
For a word from God above
That will confirm that He is real
And assure them of His love.
Someone out there needs a friend
And needs a bit of sweet relief
From all the trials they're going through
And needs the comfort of belief.
Someone could be the hand God uses
Or the human that He will send
To help heal the hurting, aching heart
And be the Heaven chosen friend.
Don't say "I'm just one person
There's nothing I can do."
But be a willing vessel
If God chooses to send you.
Thena

 Trust

When I hit life's dark tunnels
And I cannot see
The Father says
"Just trust in me."
I will not give in
To a spirit of fear
For I know that Jesus
Is forever near.
No matter what
The world may do
Dear Lord of all
I will trust in You!
Thena Cullen Smith

 I wanted to praise You, Lord

I wanted to praise you, Lord
Using the gifts you gave me
But I grew impatient with my gift
That it was not as perfect
As a gift to you should be
Forgetting briefly that you knew
At what stage my gift would be
Because it was the one You chose for me.
Help me to work to improve
On the mechanics and technicalities
But let me never give up in discouragement
At any mistakes that in my style I see.
Remind me Lord when I see the gifts that others share
That they are where they are
Because you have led them with loving care
And it is not my place to feel
That mine is not worthy to take to your throne
And place it as my offering there.
Thena