Joye Atkinson

As my uncle lay dying in his nursing home bed
He didn't understand the things people said
For so many years his body declined
And Alzheimers disease had clouded his mind
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The effectiveness of a minister as to how he handles life
Depends a great deal upon his wonderful supporting wife
You're always there beside him when trouble comes his way
You bring him so much comfort by the things you do and say
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One night not too long ago when I was fast asleep
I had a dream so vivid it touched my spirit deep
I dreamed the Lord came to my house as any friend would do
I saw he was troubled and needed someone to talk to
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What a welcome I received when I came to the earth
People all around the world were excited by my birth
After nine months of growing the day finally came
For me to make my entrance and receive a brand new name
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Sometimes it's all I can do to take another step
Then God reminds me gently of the promises He's kept
At times I want to say I quit I've had all I can take
It's hard to live by my own words I feel like such a fake
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Lord as we celebrate the freedom of our land
So graciously protected by your great and mighty hand
Would you reach down from above into the depths of me
Release your perfect peace within and set my spirit free
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I had another vision from the Lord the other day
It too was so powerful I had no words to say
I saw in the spirit destruction all around
Heavy smoke, broken glass debris covered the ground
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When I was young and vibrant I had so many friends
Some of them told me they'd be with me to the end
Now I'm old and feeble my hair is full of gray
How I could use those friends right now as in my younger days
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I was sitting at a conference filled with writers for the Lord
Though our writing styles were different our hearts were in one accord
As the speaker talked I listend then something caught my eye
I saw a cross up on the wall with Jesus about to die
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The day before Mother's Day in 1983
My daddy my mama my sister and me
Were on our way into town to buy a gift for mom
Little did we know this day the Lord for us would come
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On a beautiful morning one day in May
I went to my grandma and grandpa's to stay
My grandpa fixed breakfast and fed it to me
I felt so secure as I sat on his knee
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Lord there are so many souls who need your mighty touch
You know my heart's desire to help but I can only do so much
O Lord I ask you to raise up an army of your own
Filled with your love and mercy like they have never known
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The other night while I rested peacefully in bed
The Lord spoke to my spirit and this is what he said
I just want to tell you how much it means to me
For you to say you love me though my face you cannot see
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Listen to my prayer O Lord hear my humble plea
My heart and mind are weary from people needing me
I know you want me to be sunshine in the rain
But just who can I talk to when my heart is filled with pain
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I asked Lord am I good enough for you
I know what you've called me to do
Yet I'll ask you again is it true
Lord am I good enough for you
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I dreamed one night not long ago Jesus knelt beside my bed
I could tell he had been crying his eyes were very red
He said my child I know sometimes you really don't feel loved
But I'm here to remind you why I left my throne above
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For quite some time now I've been plagued
With sickness and disease
Now it's hard to do the things I used to do with ease
One night not too long ago I went to God in prayer
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Lord there are no earthly words left for me to say
I'm to the point now where I don't know how to pray
I just don't understand it Lord my heart is really torn
The more I strive to trust you the more my faith is worn
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In my time in my way I will do just what I say
Your job is to trust me every single day
Then you'll see I am faithful in my time and in my way
This is what the Lord told me when I came before his throne
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My body may be mangled I can't write or talk
My legs may be immobile therefore I cannot walk
My hands and arms may tremble from nerves I can't control
But there's one thing that will not change
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