Strength to Stand

So little strength to withstand my condition
On my own, I am powerless.
Born with this human condition
Created to become not more but less.

Such a frail companion, my guide
Ever present constantly disloyal
The truth he purposely tries to hide
Claiming always to be truly loyal.

To strive in such a fallen state
Leaves one void, empty of life.
You cannot just walk on trust in fate.
Think that this is all there is to life.

What darkness, despair must cover your soul.
No one to understand, misery your only friend.
From unseen places pines a lonely soul
Where is wisdom, will it find a friend?

How can I receive salvation from such pain?
Grab hold of even a glimmer of hope
Who can remove such an ugly stain?
Offer a lasting hope.

There is one sweet healing brings
In Him, you will find rest
Of Him, every angel sings
In His presence is hope and rest.

Nothing left, now I wait?
Is it not here I place my trust?
Upon whom do I wait?
He is the same upon whom I trust.

And so I watch for the signal light
Struggle mightily in my soul
Knowing all along, I will see the light
Gives peace to my waiting soul.


As God Speaks
Patrick Levi Whiteley
October 15, 2009

The Gift

I have seen the gift
Waiting for it to be mine
Reach out and touch the gift
In your time, it will be mine.

Always comes around, do I trust?
You have promised, I complete my part
Gain your faith your trust
Faithfully I follow from the start.

Your love for me is great
Exceeds all earthly measure
Why do I receive something so great?
How can I return love in equal measure?

I dream of the day
In the fullness of your time
Stepping forth along that glimmering way
You set at the beginning of time.

My focus remains on the goal I see
Guided safely by its light
All the world will know, will see
It was all about the light.

Lead me safely until I receive the gift
And you have made it mine.
Then all will know you are the gift,
All you have for me is mine.


As God Speaks
Patrick Levi Whiteley
October 7, 2009

Wandering Dreamer

A wandering dreamer walks the land in silence
Not turning to the right or left
Circling endlessly no destination in sight
Fading away as the shadow turns to night.
Caught in this endless spiral in the safety of silence
Protected from feeling, is there any left?
This wanderer presses on, seeing without sight.
Fear accompanies every step, turning day to night.

One day the dreamer comes across a Man
Who appears to be different from the rest
Of all those the dreamer had met.
Stopping he listened to what He had to say
His words were different, for every man.
He said, in Him one could find rest.
In Him, no need will go unmet.
All one had to do was turn and follow His way.

The wandering dreamer folded to his knees in silence,
Did not care what happened to his right or left,
Wept openly as this Man restored his sight
No longer would he wander in the darkness of night.
Touched by a savior speaking to him in silence,
Never again did the dreamer waiver to the right or left.
Eyes open now he saw the world in a different light.
One by His power will drive away even the darkest night.


As God Speaks
Patrick Levi Whiteley
September 2, 2009

Overwhelming Grace

Your grace is overwhelming as it washes
Over me, cleansing away ugly stains
It cleans more than the surface as it washes
Dramatically flushing away all my inside stains.

I've been knocked down flat on my face,
Turned upside down, will I ever rise?
No chance for me to quicken the pace
I wait for my demise.

Days went by slowly, I regained my sense,
Began to cling to a slim thread of hope.
Pushed ahead resistance was dense
I could see the light that was my hope.

Living life does not always seem fair
So much to it, it's easy to lose our way
We stand alone and stare
Too many options, how can we find the way?

Created with just one purpose in mind
Trying to hide from it, lost is all you will know.
Yer right before you, so easy to find
Let your heart go your spirit will know.

Your grace is precious it sustains, renews
As I walk, Love marks my path.
Its power is great, my heart renews
As we walk together along your path.


As God Speaks
P. Levi Whiteley
October 5, 2009