I Give You Peace
On stormy days
On restless nights
Do we part ways
Or do we unite
When you call on me I hear
Put to rest all of your fear
Be still, release, I give you peace
Be not afraid
I'll guide your way
Have faith in me
I hear your plea
When you call on me I hear
Put to rest all of your fear
Be still, release, I give you peace
I'll calm the sea
Quiet the nights
Have faith in me
My love unites
When you call on me I hear
Put to rest all of your fear
Be still, not afraid, I give you peace

It Was Springtime
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, through you
The great unknown, seeds were sown, that grew
Amidst the large ones, seemingly standing tall
You were so small, they didn't notice you at all
It was springtime - flowers began to grow
It was springtime - seeds that were sown
It was springtime - new life was everywhere
Springtime - springtime - and you were there
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, through you
Upon the earth, you spread your roots, and grew
Lowly and small, becoming the greatest of all
Standing tall, because you answered the call
It was springtime - flowers began to grow
It was springtime - seeds that were sown
It was springtime - new life was everywhere
Springtime - springtime - and you were there
It was springtime - springtime
It was springtime - springtime
It was springtime - springtime
Springtime - springtime - everywhere
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, everywhere

Suffering
Why does God allow suffering in our world: especially from natural disasters? There are actually people that believe that they have the answer to this question; Pat Robertson is one of these individuals. I for one, do not subscribe to this theory. God is the fullness of love and compassion; so why all these disasters? Regarding evil, this quote:
"God has deemed it better to bring good out of evil than not to permit evil at all."
-- St. Augustine
Does God allow natural disasters, and the subsequent suffering that follows from these events, to occur for the same reason? Could anything positive ensue from such disasters and human suffering? We all have witnessed the horrific human destruction in Haiti; the latest disaster to effect our globe. The loss of life is mind-boggling; the pain and suffering could never be adequately described, it's devastating! So what good could possibly come from this living hell? I don't have a clue.
One thing, however, is the genuine love, compassion, and charity that is being displayed for all to see. People have responded to this event with more urgency then any other that I have ever witnessed in my lifetime. America, once again, leading the relief effort; God bless the United States of America, and all the other nations that have given of themselves and their resources.
There is not a person on the face of the earth that could answer why these events take place. God, in his infinite wisdom allows nature to react naturally, as he intended; Including allowing natural disasters to take place. In the same way he allows human beings to make choices on there own, without interfering.
At times like this, we should not ask ourselves the reason why things take place. I believe, our trust and faith in God, and his wisdom, will ultimately lead us to a better place. In the meantime, we as human beings could only continue to show love, compassion, and charity, to those in need. In God's own time, it shall be made known to us, the answers to the many mysteries we confront on a daily basis.
One day we will find ourselves in a place free from all of suffering and iniquities of this world. At that time, we shall find ourselves in the presence of our Creator, enjoying the eternal joy prepared for us in heaven.

Love and Charity

Why oh Lord, such suffering and pain
In the world today
Why oh Lord, is so much inhumane
In the world today

We have no answers to reasons why
So many people suffer and cry
No answers, but we have faith in you

Why oh Lord, all the endless tears
In the world today
Why oh Lord, the sadness and despair
In the world today

We have no answers to reasons why
So many people suffer and cry
No answers, but we have faith in you

We pray one day we will be set free
No more sadness or human misery
No more crying endless tears of pain
Or feeling our prayers are said in vain
We pray one day we will be set free

We have no answers to reasons why
There's so much suffering in our lives
Oh Lord, we place all our trust in you
As our love and charity shines through