Change

Change
Kristina Braun

Growing up
We start to believe
We start to think
For ourselves
We listen to those around us
Instead of Jesus

We start to go astray
Our own way
Then one day
We pray
Show me the right way

Without even noticing
But with God helping
We are changing

We start to respect
Our parents
Ourselves
We are happier
Chipper

People wonder why
What changed?
God's in my life
I changed

SHOES

Shoes
Kristina Braun

We walk in them
We run in them
There are many kinds
Sandals
Slippers
Tennis Shoes
Where have they been?
How do they walk?
How do they run?
Shoes that tell who their owner is
Shoes that tell a story
Muddy shoes
And sandy shoes
And shinny buffed shoes
Are they old or new?
Torn, ripped, stained
Is that life?
Shiny, buffed, sparkly, new
Which one are you?
Where have you been?
How do you walk?
Do you walk in the mud or on the sidewalk?
Do you run or walk?
Sometimes ya gotta slow those shoes down
And just walk
It's ok
Be good to those shoes
Be good to yourself

A Vision

A Vision

By Kristina Braun

I saw a vision

It use to be just a dwindling light

Like a ray of sun going through the clouds

Like the faded light at the end of the tunnel

Then one day I prayed

God show me the whole picture

Show me the path

Show me the trees and the mountains

Show me the obstacles and help me over them

I opened my eyes and God gave me something more

He gave me the people to show me the way

And a Bible as a map for this journey

This journey through life

And whenever I feel alone

 I know that He will be there

He is the whisper in my ear

All I have to do is listen

Hush my thoughts

 Still my movements

And open my heart

To listen

For what He has to say

Is good

Now my vision is clear

It is not just a ray but the sun

It is not a faded light it is the end of the tunnel

As I sit here listening to His sweet voice

All I can do is smile

For He has brightened my life

And showed me the whole picture

I can see the mountains

And the trees

And the obstacles in my way

I know that God will help me through

Today

Today

Kristina Braun

Today, I cry

I confess

I beg for forgiveness

I lay my life before Him

I crown Him King Today

(Today!)

Today I cry

These tears that I cry

I am ashamed

I am tortured by my wrongs

Every single day I cry

I cry

Today I confess

The confessions I make

I can't handle it no more

I've done it

I did it

I confess today

Today I beg for forgiveness

Forgive me for my sins

I've done wrong

Forgive me

Today I lay my life before Him

I give my life to Him

Come stay in my heart

Be with me everyday

Today

I lay my life before Him

Today I crown Him King

He is King in my life

I present Him the crown

He is my King