Heaven's Gates

 

Heaven's Gates   Heaven's Gates Death closed my eyes, but I was only asleep Angels rejoiced for this once lost sheep Awakened by my Savior and King Praise to the Lord they hear me sing Jesus took me by my hand And led me to the promise land I cross the crystal sea to the heavenly realm Lord Jesus Christ stands at the helm Heaven’s Gates I see sparking with light There is no darkness, no more night I walked right by Jesus’ side Through Heaven’s Gates as His holy bride Tears are gone from my eyes Singing angels fill the skies I saw my life flash before my eyes Sins once there has met their demise The Lamb’s blood atoned for it all Forgiven, forgotten, I heard God’s call On my heart’s door Jesus did knock I opened my heart and joined His flock Heaven’s gates are opened wide Family and friends welcome me inside All things wonderful came into view Answered questions opened my mind anew Almighty God smiled from His throne Come to me child you are my own Joy now fills up my heart of light Where fear once dwelt, an earthly blight I mourn no more for my baby boy He jumps in my arms filling me with joy To Heaven’s Gates, I found the key Jesus my Savior God’s gift to me Jesus speaks with a voice so kind I don't hear with my ears; I hear with my mind His words ring honest and true He spoke them long ago and He speaks them anew 'Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. He chose me for his kingdom Long before I was born He saw my face from the cross And He suffered my loss Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted. I’ll mourn no more My tears are wiped away My son and I together For an eternity and a day Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. All that I am belongs to God My Savior and King My voice rings loud With the angels I sing Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. My knowledge is increased All my unanswered questions revealed Because on my forehead God had me sealed Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. His mercy is upon me My sins He did bear And filled me full of joy In place of hopeless despair Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God. I see God in all His glory Sitting on His Judgment Throne He opens His arms He welcomes me as His own Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God. I am a child of God I prayed for peace on earth God welcomed me home And gave new birth Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.' His Kingdom is my kingdom I’m forever home Lost sheep returned And nevermore will I roam He taught us to pray so long ago I remember his words and I do know Our Father, who art in heaven. Jesus taught us to pray in this special way, His Father is the one to whom we should pray; To honor His Father is first and foremost, Our prayer life is guided through the Holy Ghost. We acknowledge God as Father of all, Our Father is waiting for His children's call, He tends us and loves us our whole lives through He sent us His Son Jesus who is faithful and true. Hallowed be thy Name. To keep God's Name holy in our hearts always, We are to honor Him all of our days, Never speak out using God's name in vain. We'll keep our souls blameless and without stain. We speak in a reverent, loving tone Knowing we'll reap the harvest we've sown. To our Father above, praise the great I Am, Through Jesus Christ, God's sacrificial lamb. Thy Kingdom come From Everlasting to Everlasting, a Kingdom to share, Jesus laid down His life, and our sins He did bear; God sent us His Son as an offering for sin, He opens His arms and beckons us in. Thy Kingdom of Light is waiting above, We'll share in God's Kingdom and bask in His Love; Evil is conquered and the battle is won For all, who have faith in God's only Son. Thy Will be done. God's Will for His children is to join Him above To share with others all of His Love. To live forever in His Golden Light, And always keep Jesus focused in sight. It's God's Will that we all take a stand, We must spread the Gospel throughout the land, Tell others of Christ's Redeeming Love, Tell of the Love that came down from above. On earth as it is in Heaven. God's Love came to earth, And a bright star declared His birth, Manifested in Jesus, God's only Son, Proclaiming to all He’s is God's Holy One. From Heaven to earth, a Kingdom someday, On Calvary's Cross, our sins washed away. Jesus brought salvation to one and to all, Through Him we'll stand, not stumble or fall. Give us this day our daily bread The bread of life came to one and to all, Not in a palace, but in an animal stall, As a babe in a manger one Christmas night, God sent us all the One True Light. A man without sin to suffer and die, Destroying forever the evil one's lie. Bringing God's children a life renewed, He's the Bread from Heaven, God's Holy Food. And forgive us our trespasses We repent and our Father forgives us our sin, We open our hearts and Jesus comes in, Forgiven, forgotten, sin erased from God's mind, Through a Savior so loving, tender and kind. Our hearts are filled with God's Spirit of Love, God's Heart came down in the form of a dove Seeking those in darkness, afraid and unsure, Making us clean, redeemed and so pure. As we forgive others who trespass against us. We expect forgiveness when we call out His name, He forgives our enemies, like us just the same, But do we forgive others, or hold it inside? Should we forgive, like Jesus, our Redeeming Guide. A trespass held can only bring loss, For each trespass Jesus died on Calvary's Cross, So that Brothers and Sisters could forgive from within, And make clean our hearts, free us from sin. And lead us not into temptation. Satan puts temptation along our pathways of life, Leading God's children into many a strife, Guiding us places where we will stumble and fall. Hold tight to Jesus, never allow Satan's thrall. God's protection is ours when we pray, Listen to His still small voice each day, Leading us away from the temptations of sin To His Kingdom of Love, God beckons us in. But deliver us from evil. Evil stands watching for us to fall, But we have a Shield who covers us all Be not deceived by the author of sin, Taking advantage of our weakness within. Pray for protection from the evil one, Evil can't exist in the Light of the Son; Satan’s demons will attack when we least expect, But Jesus has conquered this evil sect. For Thine is the Kingdom. The Kingdom of God was created with care, Our Heavenly Father will always be there For all who turn from darkness, embracing the Light Jesus will keep His children in sight. For we are the Kingdom because of God's Love, And we help build the Kingdom brought down from above, We’re made pure from sin, through our Savior’s blood, Swallowing Satan and his evil flood. The Power and the Glory. Our power comes from our faith and love, Joining our Savior who was sent from above, Proclaiming God glory with a faithful heart, Bringing God's children a fresh new start. Jesus is the Power and Glory we'll see Waiting in heaven for you and for me, Sitting at God's Righteous Right Hand, Christians, give God glory by taking a stand. Forever and ever. God's love is forever, but it is not blind, Knock, it will be opened, seek and you will find. We must ask forgiveness from Jesus His Son, Eternal Life is the reward when our battle is won. Forever and ever says it all, For those who answer God's heartfelt call. Those who accept the Savior’s unending love Will live eternally in Heaven above. Amen! God in His heaven, smiles on us today Because we loved Him enough to pray. And each time this final Amen is voiced With the Father, the heavenly powers rejoice. So speak your Amen strong and loud. When you see Jesus coming in the clouds. Jesus will call his children home on that day. Raptured forever, oh Lord I pray. Amen! Amen! And Amen! Author: Nancy Lee Shrader   By nannalee   © 2008 nannalee (All rights reserved)

 

 

 

Reviews

[Deborah Leah Krempa]

This is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing. Debileah

[Rain]

Wow. I admire such deep devotion. Many soothing passages. Great piece. Rain..

[just is]

now this so wonderful, i like this

[Gandré]

This was a wonderful example of belief. This was a true belief and to write this made you happy and your readers that share the same belief! Wonderful rhyme, poetry and insights. Loved your way. Thanks for sending this to me, dear Nancy.

[Fran Marie]

Eternal Life is the reward when our battle is won.
Forever and ever says it all,


yes,he prepares a place for Eternal life in his Kingdom for those who follow
A very ispirational piece so very well written and expressed~Well DonE!~Fran

[poetic soul]

he chose me before i was born and he suffered my loss...........

loved these lines immensely... not really well versed with Christianity and the things related to it....none the less liked this poem and enjoyed the read... :)

Regards,
Poetic Soul