Tuesday 26 March 2019

All My Days

All My Days
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

Hand in hand
I walk with You
Day by day
Your love so true

All my days
In Your Hand
What You say
Is my stand

All my ways
Are seen by You
All my days
Only for You

Monday 25 March 2019

Better

Better
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

I did not want it to end this way
But it was time to go
There was no longer any reason to stay
I finally had to let go

It was for the better
Whatever it may be
I know the Lord knows better
What is best for me

Sunday 24 March 2019

Christian Poems

Christian Poems by Dr Marilyn Bouniu

Poems can be viewed from the following:

1. Published poems on ChristArt, Inc., USA:

https://www.christart.com/poet/marilyn-bouniu

2. Instagram: Jeschristos, Dr Marilyn Bouniu

3. Facebook: Marilyn Bouniu

4. Facebook Page: Dr Marilyn Bouniu

5. Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com; marilynbj, Marilyn Bouniu

Poems

Woven
My life woven by the Lord

Woven
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

I could never have imagined
Where this path would lead me
I had to be very determined
Because it indeed was not easy

It was disruptively tough
And at times chaotically rough
But I had never once regretted
Walking down this chosen path

The path that my Lord had chosen
Was indeed the best for me
It was all wonderfully woven
To make the best of me

He Made Me

He made me who I am through the challenges

He made me
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

He gave me
What I have
Because He
Loves me

He placed me
Where I am
Because He
Protects me

He broke me
To pieces
To show me
His riches

He brought me
To a shatter
To make me
Far greater

He made me
Go lower
To send me
Up higher

He made me
Who I am
Because He
Is I AM WHO I AM

Gain in Pain
There is gain in pain

Gain in Pain
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

In the midst of pain
The tears fall like rain

But even in the pain
I stand to gain

I turn to You, My King
To remove the sting

My heart is rejoicing
In the love that You bring


Like No Other
This poem describes my life with Jesus and who He is in my life

Like No Other
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

My dear Lord Jesus
The Master Creator
There is no other
Whose Rule is greater

The seas may rage
And the thunders roar
But with You, Lord
I will soar

My strength may fail
As I face war
But in You, Lord
I will go far

The world may hate
And make me fall
But through You, Lord
I will stand tall

My tears may fall
Like a large downpour
But for Your purpose
I will fight for

The heat may melt
The cold may freeze
But Your Love is felt
Like a soft warm breeze

My dear Lord God
Most Loving Father
Your Mercy and Grace
Is like no other


Extreme
Going through the extreme circumstances with my Lord

Extreme
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

Whatever my portion be
I shall take it willingly
For how can I say no to Thee
Since You do not forsake me

No matter how bitter the cup
How can I not taste or drink
For You have made my life cleared up
From all filth and sin within

No matter how rough
The bumpy road may seem
You have made me tough
To overcome all extremes

Steady
Being steady in the Lord God, for with Him all shall be fine

Steady
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

Little did I know
The big things You had in store
From one with nothing to show
To that of much to explore

I thought it was far from here
Way up yonder
But it seems to appear
Up front and closer

Concerns of being ready
Come to my mind
But I can be steady
For with You, it shall be fine

Pray and Trust
Praying with trust in the Lord

Pray and Trust
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

Fight the battle
On your knees
The Lord will settle
All your needs

Have no fear
For He is here
Let Him steer
And it'll be clear

Turn
Turn your focus unto the Lord

Turn
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

You're so busy
And you're tired
Things seem crazy
And all haywire

Take a moment
To breathe and relax
Do not torment
Your life like that

Turn your focus
Unto the Lord
Trust in Jesus
And not the world

He will guide you
If you ask Him
He will show you
When you seek Him

Mighty
The Lord is mighty

Mighty
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

On grey cloudy days
You bring beautiful blue skies
Flowers bloom along the way
And my troubles seem to fly

On cold winter nights
I find warmth in Your love
Every concern takes flight
To my Majesty high above

Though the days
Are cold and cloudy
My heart is not swayed
For You, my Lord, are mighty


You
Jesus, my comforter and healer

You
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

You see every tear shed
In a bottle each is kept
All my sorrows You keep track
Not one is left unchecked

You heal my wounds
And bring me through
Your peace and words
Make my spirit full

You are with me
In every step
I surrender completely
In full depth

Personal God
Jesus is a personal God

Personal God
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

Not a day goes by
Without Your Love in sight
At the times when I cry
And feel so uptight

Not a moment is lost
Away from Your Presence
No matter what the cost
Lord, You are my only dependence

You see my every need
And hear my cry to You
You lift me up with speed
When I surrender my life to You

Not a circumstance
Without a purpose
For me to take a stance
Even unto death for You, I choose

For You have taken
My iniquities from me
Never to be forsaken
In Your Kingdom eternally shall I be

I Praise You
I Praise You, my Lord, in everything

I Praise You
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

I praise You in the good times
And most certainly in the bad times
I praise You in the long weary nights
And through all the threatened frights

I praise You in the stormy seas
And even when trouble does not cease
I praise You that I always see
You being my only source of peace

I praise You in the darkest hour
And the times of greatest showers
I praise You for You are my master
And my heart shall love no other

The Great One 
Depending on the Lord, the Great One

The Great One
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

The steep climb up the hill
Feels like a tonne of weight
But my heart remains still
Depending on the One so great

All things become feather light
As an eagle, I take flight
Charging forwards without fright
Walking in His awesome might


Always With Me
The Lord was always with me whatever the time or matter

Always With Me
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

All alone in the quiet dark night
I saw all the things gone by
That of previous sorrow and fright
The ups and downs of my life

Yet not alone was I that night
When You came to sit by my side
I knew that it was not just that night
But You were with me all the time

Facing the Heat
Facing the Heat with the Lord

Facing the Heat
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

I am not in fear
As my time has not yet come
For the Lord is holding the steer
And determines what I become

I am facing the heat
For I have taken the step
To go out and preach
The good news to those in debt

Never mind what the cost
I must seek out the lost
For the Lord Jesus loves them
And I must bring all to Him

Nothing can take me down
For the Lord is on His Throne
He is crowned with many crowns
And I fully trust in Him alone

Heir
We have an inheritance in Christ

Heir
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

Let not fear or pain
Drive us to despair
Through them we shall gain
For we are the heir

Bestowed upon us
A great future ahead
Let us trust in Jesus
For He is the Head

In Him I Gain
Description: In my Lord, I Gain

In Him I Gain
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

If not for His Mercy
I am not forgiven
If not for His Grace
I am not driven

If not for His Wisdom
I am not wise
If not for His Kingdom
I would not rise

If not for His Righteouness
I do not stand
If not for His Goodness
My heart would not mend

My head is heavy
And my body in pain
But He sustains me
And in Him I gain

Your Lead
The leading of the Lord

Your Lead
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

My Lord, I am amazed that You care
About the little things I do
You do not leave me in despair
But help me to get through

You set the crooked path straight
And mend the torn or anew create
You cover me with Your precious Blood
And instill within me Your Living Word

You lead me into the quiet waters
Despite the surrounding raging storm
Nothing in You ever falters
My faith and trust in You brings reward

Stormy Sea
In the storm with the Lord

Stormy Sea
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

That stormy night
You called me out to see
To teach me how to fight
And walk on the stormy sea

I learnt to cast my fears
Upon You
Holding back my tears
And fully depend on You

I have nothing to fear
For You are near
I rest in Your Might
And follow Your Light

Shield and Helper
Jesus is our Shield and Helper

Shield and Helper
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

Do not worry
You who are weary
Turn Your burdens to Him carry
And in Him be fully merry

He gives rest
In times of test
He protects
In times of attacks

He is your shield
And helper
You need only yield
And follow after

Guide
Guidance from God

Guide
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

I need You most
In these times of desperation
For I shall be lost
Without Your direction

I look to You
To be my guide
As I follow You
Against the tide

I trust in You to be my guide
As I take this rough bumpy ride
In You I fully abide
To overcome whatever the tide

How Life Is
This is how life is

How Life Is
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

This is how
Life will be
Better see it now
To be set free

The comfortable
Will be made uncomfortable
Those in discomfort
Will be comforted

We grow in the rough
And become wise in the tough
Lest we be mellow
And very shallow

The battle is on
We need to press on
Turn from distraction
And move forwards in action

For those who are weary
And heavy laden
Do not worry
Jesus will take your burden

The vision of the Kingdom
Is for everyone to be in freedom
Cleansed by His Blood
And set free by His Word


Might
The might of the Lord God Almighty

Might
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

I come to a tight
And difficult juncture
Without help in sight
I am about to puncture

Yet at that moment
I continue to fight
Despite the torment
I trust in Your Might

For not by sight
But a walk in faith
That gives the light
And provides the aid

I continue to believe
For I know that indeed
In You, I shall receive
As I follow Your lead

For none is wiser
Nor greater in might
Than my Lord Jesus
Seated at the Father's right

Refuge
The Lord is my refuge in times of trouble

Refuge
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

In constant pain I am
Yet to You I turn for relief
For You are the I AM
My only trust and belief

In all the attacks I face
I turn to You, Lord, for power
For the throne is Your place
And the battle is won over

You are my only hope
For no other can offer
True solution and strength to cope
To make all things proper

The weapons of the evil
Can never take me down
No matter what the kill
Facing You kneeled bowed down

For You are my tower and refuge
The Lord of Lords and the King of Kings
Nothing and no one can defuse
Whatever Your command brings

God's Refining Skill
This poem is about God refining me through adversities

God's Refining Skill
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

The storm has come
With the high tide
Tossing and turning
With no where to hide

The heat of the desert
Is rising within
Melting my heart
Changing the scene

Destroying the pride
Clearing the sin
Humbling my soul
Purifying within

He directs me north
As the cloud clears
That I may go forth
Overcoming my fears

Building my spirit
In line with His Will
Grateful am I for
God’s refining skill

Thou Art My Help
The Lord is my Help

Thou Art My Help
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

My dear Lord
Help me to be
Obedient to Thy Word
And always abide in Thee

For Thou art my
Loving and True Shepherd
Thou leadeth me by
Thy Mighty Staff and Rod

Thou art my
Shield and helper
As troubles come by
In Thee I do not falter

Thou art
My help
In Thy Heart
I am held

In Thee
I have the Victory
For I remain under
Thy awesome Authority

His Joy
The Joy of the Lord is my strength.

His Joy
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

Amidst the adversity
A smile on my face must be
Regardless of the calamity
It shall all be made right for me

No matter what the circumstance
His joy remains my stance
For defeat will have no chance
And sorrow will be of no sense

His Joy is my strength
To endure whatever depth or length
My joy overflows the brim
As I cast my concerns to Him

In Jesus my burdens are lifted
And all my circumstances shifted
For He holds all the authority
And indeed the everlasting victory

Be Joyful For He Is Faithful
Be Joyful for the Lord is Faithful

Be Joyful For He Is Faithful
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

My God is full of Grace and Truth
One of sorrow yet of joy
O what a wondrous One of worth
Mighty against all evil ploy

Good and merciful is my God
Nothing is there for me to doubt
Faithful and loving is He to me
Praises to Him I sing and shout

All the days of my life
Are numbered in His sight
I shall live on without strife
For goodness and mercy is in His Light

His promises are true
For He is indeed Faithful
There is no need to be blue
Shout for joy and be thankful

Year's End
Great end to a tough year

Year's End
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

A year has gone by
And now at its end
I have suffered and tried
But still joy is its end

The greatness of my Lord
Is what I have seen
His glory and honor
Is all that it's been

Grateful for the trials
Thankful for His Grace
I will go on with a smile
In whatever I face

The Year
 A year with the Lord

The Year
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

One year has gone
And another to come
Never shall I be alone
For Your Glory has come

O what a journey
It has been the past year
I appreciate most the valleys
Though they bring such tears

Closer to You
Have I become
Knowing more of You
Indeed quite a sum

Yet still I know
There is more to come
I am excited to see, my Lord
Your Kingdom come!



Saturday 23 March 2019

Careful

Careful
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

Be careful how you live your life
Do not be deceived by the lies
Watch the desires of your heart
Be far from evil and depart

Let not your hearts be troubled
By the worries in the world
Submit them all to Jesus
And allow Him to direct us

Tuesday 19 March 2019

Help

Help
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

They are helpless
And do not know
Let us help them
To get to know

It is not a secret
To be kept
But an awesome treasure
To be shared

Many are in dire need
For their souls to be saved
Let us reach out to their need
And share His amazing Grace

Every

Title: Every
Description: God in everything
Category: Poems About Spiritual Growth

Every
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

Day by day I walk with you
Every step guided by you
Every twist and turn You know
Without fear I march and go

Moment by moment
I hear Your Voice
Ever clear to comment
On my every choice

Never do I need to fear
For I know that You are here
Always directing the steer
To make all things right and clear

Published on ChristArt, Inc., USA:
https://www.christart.com/poet/marilyn-bouniu

Solace

Title: Solace
Description: Solace in Christ
Category: God's Love, Grace & Mercy Poetry

Solace 
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu 

O where can I find solace? 
My soul heavy with sorrow 
I turn to the One of Grace 
To give strength to my marrow 

I lay down my sorrows 
At the foot of His Throne 
Looking to tomorrow 
Trusting in Him alone

Published on ChristArt, Inc., USA:

Christian Poems by Dr Marilyn Bouniu



These are my poems published on ChristArt Inc., USA. Feel free to read. God bless you.

Monday 18 March 2019

Thirst and Hunger

Thirst and Hunger
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

O how I thirst
And hunger after Thee
My life is first
And foremost for Thee

Nothing more I yearn
But to be with Thee
All I want to learn
Is Your Truth most certainly

Not even a moment
Can I be away from Thee
For I cannot be content
Without Thee

Your love for me
Is beyond compare
Your Grace and Mercy
You did not spare

What more can I
Desire to be
But to forever
Abide in Thee

Life with My Creator

Life with My Creator
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

I was sitting all alone
Staring at the wall of stone
When the flash back of life past
Reeled across so very fast

How there were hills and valleys
Along the rough and bumpy journey
Laced with wonderful amazing stories
Of the Lord's awesome Grace and Mercy

Elated emotions intertwined
With sorrow and mourning
But the Lord was always there right behind
To push me forward into a new morning

His faithfulness was ever true
With His never failing love
Always bringing me through
Whatever situation no matter how tough

Deeper and greater
I grew each day
By knowing my Creator
And fulfilling His Ways

His Hand

His Hand
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

I make my way along this path
And I see Your Hand in every task
Though the path is rough and tough
You went before me even before I asked

The bends are straightened
And the journey is made smooth
My faith is strengthened
As I see Your every move

Nothing is there for me to fear
For I know that You are always near
You direct me with Your Words so clear
And are always holding the steer

Growing in the Trials

Growing in the Trials
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

As the day comes to an end
I see myself from outer in
Gladdened to know that Your very Hand
Had transformed me from deep within

As the trials come by
I am comforted to know
That whenever I cry
Your love is what You show

In the midst of trials
I am strengthened to fight
And my faith grows
Greatly above my sight

Through the trials
I see my God
I become alive
Knowing my Lord

Stand

Stand
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

Do I hurt You, Lord
By what I do each day?
Did I sway from Your Word
And from the path gone astray?

Keep me, Lord, in Your Hand
That I be strong to firmly stand
Solely on Your Word of Truth
And to never in any way bend

My Love For You

My Love For You
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

I love You, Lord
My heart beats for You
Every single moment
My thoughts are set on You

Nothing do I long
But to be with You
My heart solely belongs
Only to You

Your love is my strength
That keeps me true
I absolutely cannot
Live without You

Transforming Trials

Transforming Trials
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

O what a heavy
Storm I face
But I am steady
In Your Grace

The winds blow hard
To make me fall
But in Your love
I stand firmly tall

To heat goes up
To make me dry
But Your Spirit fills me up
And on Your wings I fly

All these challenging trials
Are definitely good for me
Transforming me to be like Jesus
And bring You all the Glory

Your Eyes

Your Eyes
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

O my dear Lord God
Your eyes are on me
You hear my every word
You know my every need

Who am I that You see me
But a little child who calls on Thee
Yet out of the multitude You see
This one little child of Thee

You know even before I ask
You have gone ahead before me
You are in every single task
And are always with me

Never have You forsaken me
Your faithfulness is beyond compare
I give You all the honor and glory
For Your love shown by Your utmost care

Saving Grace

Saving Grace
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

Walking along the sandy shore
The winds come gently as I go
With the sun slowly setting low
Immense peace comes into my soul

Your awesome presence is felt so great
My heart is quickened being stirred within
I am glad to know of my eternal fate
For no longer am I bound to sin

Your robe of righteousness
Has been clothed upon me
Showered with Your forgiveness
So undeserved of me

It would take an eternity
For me to thank Thee
I give You all the Glory
For what You have done for me

Steady in the Storm

Steady in the Storm
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

The rain pours down
As do my tears
But whenever You come
My tears disappear

You hear my cry
In times of trouble
On Your wings I fly
For You are able

The floods rise up
And the winds rage on
I do not give up
But in Your Grace hold on

Whatever the storm
I do not back down
For I am not alone
With You, I am calm

My trust is completely
In You alone
For You are seated
On the Throne

I am steady
In the storm
For Your glory
I stand strong

When

When
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

When you feel like
You can't go on anymore
Do not give up
The Lord has greater things in store

When the world
Comes crashing in
Stay true to His Word
Do not give in

When you find
That you are alone
Do not fear
His promises are carved in stone

When there seems
To be no hope
He will exceed your dreams
For He is our true hope

In His Might

In His Might
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

In the raging storms
My Lord was always there
So in this one, I remain calm
And to Him, I cast my care

In the hot fiery trial
I do not run away
My Lord will be lifted higher
When I stand firm in His Way

Though all seems topsy turvy
And chaos greatly surrounds
I live in His Grace and Mercy
As His amazing Love abounds

So I shall enjoy the gentle breeze
In the garden of blooming flowers
For I know nothing can ever freeze
His Mighty awesome power

Shine

Shine
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

As tears trickle down
The face of the fallen 
With no love to be found
And the heart has sunken

Hoping for the darkness
To forever disappear
In search of loving kindness
To cast out the fear

Would you be the light
That shines so bright
Bringing to plain sight
The one true Light

For no hope of life
Is found elsewhere
But the One who gives life
From His breath of air

Reveal the hope
And remove the veil
Do not allow
Evil to prevail

Songs From My Heart to Jesus 7

Songs From My Heart to Jesus 7
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

The time has now come
For me to write yet another
New and wonderful album
Of my love songs to my Creator

Every single line in the song
Depicts my love for Thee
I am grateful to belong
In Heart of the Almighty

A New Day

A New Day
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

I awaken to a brand new day
In the stillness of the early morning
I am grateful that each day
His mercies are new every morning

With a breath of fresh air
I step into the new day
Fulfilling my destiny as the heir
Of the Lord's wonderful way

My strength renewed in the resting
And the spirit fulfilled in the abiding
My heart at peace in the trusting
Of His faithfulness and Word for living

The Path

The Path
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

I see a very large crowd
Coming to a crossroad
There lies in front two paths
For which they must choose to go

One is a narrow path
And the other is broad
The narrow path seems tough
So many choose the broad

The broad path seems
To be really free and easy
But beware of being deceived
This road is very risky

The narrow path
Leads to life
Whilst the broad path
Is full of lies

There is no life
At the end of the broad
Do not buy into the lie
It is not of any worth

Journal of My Life With God 9

Journal of My Life With God 9
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

I have now completed
Yet another journal
It has been a wonderful journey
Penned in for it is memorable

I am grateful to my Lord
For this amazing journey
Learning about His Word
Abiding in His Grace and Mercy

I shall continue to write
For as long as I live
I am in awe of His Might
As I live, the more I believe

Do Not Worry

Do Not Worry
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

Many people worry
And are anxious all the time
They are always in a hurry
Afraid of running out of time

Many worry about not having
Enough riches and success
Consistently working and chasing
To get everything in their hands

They worry day and night
Unable to even sleep
Worried even on what's not in sight
Digging the pit further deep

Please do not worry
For the Lord is your Father
He loves you so very dearly
You will certainly be looked after

There is absolutely nothing
That the Lord cannot handle
So entirely in everything
Submit it to Him in prayer

Seek first His Kingdom
And His righteousness
You will have freedom
Living in His faithfulness

Worth

Worth
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

A song is not enough
Not even a dance satisfies Him
Praises are meaningless
If the heart is not submitted to Him

Pride and arrogance
He detests and hate
Humility and loving kindness
Are what He considers great

Sacrifices are without worth
For those are not what He requires
Obedience is of utmost worth
For that is what He desires

Surrender

Surrender
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

I lay everything down at the altar
All are now set before You
You are my one true Master
I hold nothing back from You

I surrender fully all that I have
For they were never mine to begin with
Everything that I own or have
Was Yours to graciously give

Let nothing be a hindrance
And not a thing come as a barrier
For I do not desire to be at a distance
From my loving Heavenly Father

Nothing but Him

Nothing but Him
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

What will keep your mind clear
Nothing but the Word
What will help you to steer
Nothing but His Word

What will cleanse your sins away
Nothing but the Blood of Christ
What will keep you in His Way
Nothing but His Glorious Light

What will keep you at complete peace
Nothing but the Lord himself
You will never be at peace
Living by and for yourself

There is nothing that the world can offer
To make you secure in life and future
Only through the Lord Jesus who has offered
His own life to save your past, present and future

Watch

Watch 
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

Be careful where you stand
And know who you are
Beware of those who pretend
They can pull you away far

Having one foot in the Kingdom
And another in the world
Is truly not freedom
But a lack of faith in the Word

Your heart cannot be divided
Nor shall you be double minded
Seek the Lord and you shall find
Everything that He has intended

Beware of all deception
Do not simply receive
Be clear of your salvation
Lest you be easily deceived

Be careful with your step
Walk in the holiness of God
Do not fall into the trap
But be steadfast in the Lord

Taste

Taste
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

I couldn't understand why
There was a heap of trouble
But as the days go by
I see it slowly unravel

Tough as it may seem
At the very start
Eventually abiding in Him
All things become a part

Not a thing is left to waste
All the troubles in the world
Everything is used to taste
The majesty of my Lord

How?

How?
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

I come to a river
And it parts for me to cross
I come to a mountain
And it is moved away for me to pass

I enter into a storm
And it becomes calm
The wind tries to push me down
Yet I continue to stand strong

How could this all be
If not for the work of the Lord
He was always there with me
And it all became good by His Word

Wounded But Not Discouraged

Wounded But Not Discouraged
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

A general wounded
But not discouraged
Fighting the battle
For souls to be salvaged

Just as the Lord
Had borne the cross
So shall I onward
Bear my cross

No greater joy
Is there for me
But to bring joy
And glory to Thee

This Wonderful Year

This Wonderful Year
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

When I looked back at this year
O what a long year it was
It was full of sorrow and tears
Yet what a great joy it was

Through the stormy seas
And the rough windy days
You have brought me to see
Your mighty awesome Grace

I walked into this year
Not knowing what to expect
But I see now throughout this year
It was beyond what I could expect

Climbing up the steep hill
Knowing You even greater
I become more still
Living in You ever closer

You

You
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

You see every tear shed
In a bottle each is kept
All my sorrows You keep track
Not one is left unchecked

You heal my wounds
And bring me through
Your peace and words
Make my spirit full

You are with me
In every step
I surrender completely
In full depth

Only Hope and Trust

Only Hope and Trust
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

There is none greater than the Lord
And none more loving than Him
He is our only hope and trust
So let us submit all things to Him

There is nothing too big for Him
Nor is there anything too small
He watches over us who seek Him
Catching us when we stumble or fall

Your Love

Your Love
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

Your love is as the beautiful warm sunrays
Shining gently and gracefully in
Piercing into the pool of water
Forming a wonderful rainbow within

Your warm tender love
Lights up my soul within
My spirit is lifted up
As Your joy comes in

Shelter

Shelter
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

The heavy downpour
Falls great upon everything
But my heart is not poor
For You are my strength within

The rushing wind
Blows strong and hard
But Your Spirit wins
No matter how hard

Under the shelter of Your wings
I find rest and peace within
My soul shouts praises and sing
Of all Your wonderful works seen

Found

Found
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

I was blinded and lost
But now am thankfully found
By the One with a wonderful cause
Wearing His glorious crowns

My sins and pain
He bore upon Himself
That I may indeed gain
Eternal life by His help

Forevermore grateful
To the One who saved me
Every moment thankful
For His Grace and Mercy

Faithful

Faithful
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

Anxiety and worry
Clutter your mind each day
Carrying a burden
Becoming heavier by the day

Do not be fearful
But trust in the Lord
He is indeed faithful
And keeps to His Word

Snow

Snow
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

When the winter comes
And all are covered by snow
I am reminded of
Your work for my soul

You made my life
As white as snow
By laying down Your life
Taking the full blow

Until

Until
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

I did not know how hard it was
Until I was made helpless
I did not know how painful it was
Until I had extreme pain

I did not know how lovely it was
Until I saw Your beauty
I did not know how wonderful it was
Until I had Your Mercy

I did not know how costly it was
Until it cost Your life
I did not know what love was
Until I knew Your sacrifice

The Father

The Father
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

The wind brings a cooling breeze
As I lay on the green pasture
Under the warmth of the pretty sun rays
All my concerns take departure

Reflecting on the past year
Of its trials and disasters
Comforted by His voice so clear
Bringing all joy and laughter

How did I survive?
I truly did wonder
But it was His life
That brought me further

And though the year ahead
Appears to be much tougher
I am joyfully focussed instead
Upon my Heavenly Father

Turn

Turn
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

You're so busy
And you're tired
Things seem crazy
And all haywire

Take a moment
To breathe and relax
Do not torment
Your life like that

Turn your focus
Unto the Lord
Trust in Jesus
And not the world

He will guide you
If you ask Him
He will show you
When you seek Him

Pray and Trust

Pray and Trust
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

Fight the battle
On your knees
The Lord will settle
All your needs

Have no fear
For He is here
Let Him steer
And it'll be clear

Your God

Your God
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

I am the Lord, your God
Have no fear for I am with you
There is no need to worry
My sovereign hand is upon you

Though troubles fiercely come
Turn your focus upon my Son
Nothing shall bring you harm
You are indeed safe in my arms

Chosen Path

Chosen Path
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

It was very tough
I'd rather an easier path
But the Lord, my God
Had chosen my path

He was moulding me
And it was painful
It was stretching me
But I am grateful

Majestic

Majestic
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

O how beautiful are Your Words
That speak deep into my heart
In an instant all troubles in the world
Disappear away into the past

No matter is too large for You to handle
Nothing is even too little for Your concern
Not a thing goes by unseen in Your eyes
Every evil thing is brought to a burn

Your righteousness is beyond compare
Your majestic greatness is everywhere
Your absolute holiness makes me aware
That nothing evil will be there to share

Overcome

Overcome
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

O how I was oppressed
That I could not even see
Everything was suppresed
I did not see any beauty

My heart burdened
My head heavy
My soul grieven
I wasn't happy

But now I have overcome
By Your loving Hand
I have now become
Strong in Your stand

The heaviness has left me
And I now see life in its beauty
The challenges had brought me
To see Your wonderful Glory

Live in His Joy

Live in His Joy
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

Oh I have a great story to tell
For I have learned a great lesson
In order for all things to be well
I need to live with the right reason

There is no need for me to carry
All the burdens deemed unnecessary
What I need is to be absolutely merry
And trust in my Lord God Almighty

His burdens are light
And His yoke is easy
My life will be made right
When I surrender to Him fully

His Joy is my strength
So I shall live happy
To the end of length
Abiding in Him fully

Beautiful

Beautiful
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

During those times of trouble
Numbed were my senses
I did not see any beauty
I could not give much praises

I struggled through those times
Not knowing how to get through
But I have seen that in every time
You were the One who got me through

Finally reaching the other side
I see all things beautiful
Although still in a bumpy ride
My senses are now full

O how much I have missed
Along the rough and tough way
But now I shall never miss
Rejoicing and praising You every day 

Though the trials and challenges remain
But my heart and mind have transformed
Fully steadfast and determined to aim
That of which You desire of me to become

Go Far

Go Far
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

Do not live in the past
For it has now gone
No matter what it was
It's not carved in stone

The past is only a part of you
It does not dictate who you are
Your life is what's ahead of you
Do not be stuck but go on far

The Lord determines your path
No matter how tough it was
A pearl was made in the rough
It did not become a loss

It's not about what was in the past
Or how you started your journey
What matters most is how at last
You bring to God all the Glory

Beauty

Beauty
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

Early this morning
I woke up to see
Your wonderful creation
In all of its beauty

The beautiful blue crimson sky
Laced with twinkling stars
The sun bursting forth golden rays
Sending light from near to far

As I walked along in prayer
Submitting all things to You
My heart was light as a feather
Singing a new song to You

Your wondrous beauty
Is beyond compare
Your Grace and Mercy
Abounds to be shared

There is no other
As beautiful as You
You are my Master
I submit my life to You

The Real Deal

The Real Deal
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

Do you see the world out there
The many who are blinded and lost
Shall we not go out to share
And pull them out at all costs

There are those who completely
Do not know the Lord at all
Never in their lives have they clearly
Been told of this Saviour for all

There are those who know about Jesus
But do not know Him as Lord and Saviour
They have not been redeemed by His precious
Blood that has been shed in our favour

There are those who seem to know
But the enemy blinds and deceive
Because they do not fully know
Their hearts cannot truly receive

There are those who know
But do not believe
Their hearts are somehow
Hardened to receive

There are those who know Jesus
But do not live righteous
They do not follow Jesus
And do not obey His Word

There are those who follow Jesus
But many are not at all perfect
Love, forgive and be gracious
We are all a work in progress

Follow

Follow
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

What should I do?
Where shall I go?
Show me what to do
And the path to follow

How far and how wide
How deep and how high
I trust You to guide
And Your Name glorify

In or Out

In or Out
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

The way of the Kingdom
Has no in between
You will be in freedom
When you follow Him

Things are either black or white
There is no grey area in sight
Be in darkness or in the light
Live in faith or be in fright

You are either here or there
In the Kingdom or out there
Make a choice as to where
Lay your foot and stay there

Your Love

Your Love
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

I fell in love with You
The moment I knew You
The love that You had for us
Made me fall in love with You

Every day I grow
Deeper in love with You
As You continue to show
How much You do

My heart is captured
By Your love
There is no other
Greater or above

The Day

The Day
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

Once there was a girl
Who did not know the Lord
Her life was in a twirl
Not knowing the Word

Everytime the Word was sown
The evil one snatched away
She was left all alone
Wasting her life away

But finally a day came
For her to be called
To be rid of the shame
And cleansed from it all

Flooded in tears
Accepting the Word
Rid of the fears
Knowing the Lord

So gone are the days
Walking the path alone
Now anchored in His Ways
Bringing Glory to His Throne

Love from Above

Love from Above
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

My love for You
Withstands the cold
My love for You
Stands to be told

My love for You
Stems from above
I trust in You
Because of Your love

Your love for me
Is beyond compare
Your Grace and Mercy
Displays Your care

There is no other
I look for shelter
You are my Father
My one true Helper

Full in You

Full in You
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

My Dear Heavenly Father
I am so grateful to You
There is certainly no other
Who makes my life full

Every step I take
Is guided by You
Every move I make
Is determined by You

My every breath is from You
My eyes only look to You
My heart solely beats for You
For I cannot live without You

True Worth

True Worth
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

Many are too busy
And always in a hurry
They do not have any
Time to spend with the Lord

The Lord God Almighty
Is not their first priority
Other things are really
More of what they care to seek

What is of true value -
The Lord or the world?
Only very few
Actually choose God

The world is too enticing
Promising power and wealth
Be careful what you're seeking
Look earnestly for the truth

Walk down the narrow path
Of righteousness and truth
Do not ever depart
From that truly of worth

A Lady

A Lady
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

What is a lady
If not that of beauty?
With a heart of gold
Never growing old

With her tears
She prays and fasts
With her love
She mends broken hearts

With her strength
She pulls others up
With all her breath
She does not give up

Most of all
She cares for all
Just as God
Does for all

Every

Every
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

O how I long to see
My Lord God Almighty
How I desire to be
In His Grace and Mercy

Every moment breathing in afresh
A new vision and mission to press
Every step guided along the stretch
Not fearing any trial or test

Constantly at peace
Despite the scorching sun
Immediately at ease
Depending on the Son

Living in His awesome joy
Every single day
Fighting against evil ploy
In His righteous way

Wait Upon The Lord

Wait Upon The Lord
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

There is a purpose
In the waiting
Though it may be long
And seem unending

It is a time to ponder
Upon the promises of God
And to prepare the heart for
The challenges to come

Looking towards the Lord Almighty
Waiting upon His Grace and Mercy
Equipped to bring Him all the Glory
As He slowly unfolds the story

Purpose

Purpose
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

It is for His purpose
That I serve
It is solely for Him
That I live

There is no one like my God
Who loves so graciously
I live and die for my Lord
Who first loved and gave Mercy

I shall follow no other
For I belong solely to Him
I shall look to no other
And patiently wait upon Him

View

View
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

I need to view life
From the view of my Lord
I need to see life
With the lens of my Lord

All to be filtered
Through His Word
To be consistent
With His purpose

To know His Ways
And live by them
To know His Will
And fulfill them

Your Purpose

Your Purpose
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

I know that You always
Have a purpose for whatever You do
Whatever I face now
Is for me to learn how to be like You

To be humbly submitted
In everything I do
Selfless and compassionate
Always reflecting You

Soar

Soar
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

Whatever it takes
Whatever the stakes
No matter how hard
I will not break

I will continue on
Looking towards You
I will persevere on
Heading towards You

Soaring like the eagle
High above all trials
Never ever feeble
On Your wings I fly

Perception

Perception
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

I had always wondered
Why I had to suffer
But now I truly know
It was for the better

It was only my own
Distorted perception
But the One on the Throne
Knew the true direction

I did not understand
Because I knew little
But by His guiding Hand
I was transformed better

Beyond

Beyond
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

Far beyond my imagination
Your promises have brought me
Nothing was deemed a limitation
I am truly amazed by Thee

No matter how hard
No matter how great
You knew from the start
The best path to take

All I needed to do
Was to fully trust You
Everything will be
As You decide it be

All

All
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

I need to let go of everything
To become who I am to be
I cannot hold onto anything
Keeping me from my destiny

All of my desires
Whatever I aspire
Let not it be of mine
But solely those of Thine

Every

Every
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

Day by day I walk with you
Every step guided by you
Every twist and turn You know
Without fear I march and go

Moment by moment
I hear Your Voice
Ever clear to comment
On my every choice

Never do I need to fear
For I know that You are here
Always directing the steer
To make all things right and clear

Solace


Solace 
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu 

O where can I find solace? 
My soul heavy with sorrow 
I turn to the One of Grace 
To give strength to my marrow 

I lay down my sorrows 
At the foot of His Throne 
Looking to tomorrow 
Trusting in Him alone

Sunday 17 March 2019

Desire

Desire 
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu 

What is there to desire 
If it does not truly satisfy
What would I aspire 
If the Lord is not glorified

There is nothing I desire 
But to be with my Lord
There is nothing I aspire 
But to follow His Word 

Treasure

Treasure 
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu 

Grateful am I to You, my Father 
For all that You've done
Thank You, my dearest Father 
For everything that is to come

Thank You, my wonderful Father 
For Your loving Grace
Equipping me to not falter 
Overcoming all that I face 

I thank You, my loving Father 
For being who You are 
There is indeed no other 
Whom my heart treasures in awe

New Direction

New Direction 
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu 

It's a new season
With a new direction
It is now time 
For a new mission 

The door shall be opened 
And the deal sealed 
It is an open heaven 
By His Sword and Shield

Life with My Creator

Life with My Creator 
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu 

I was sitting all alone 
Staring at the wall of stone 
When the flash back of life past 
Reeled across so very fast 

How there were hills and valleys 
Along the rough and bumpy journey 
Laced with wonderful amazing stories 
Of the Lord's awesome Grace and Mercy 

Elated emotions intertwined 
With sorrow and mourning 
But the Lord was always there right behind 
To push me forward into a new morning 

His faithfulness was ever true 
With His never failing love 
Always bringing me through 
Whatever situation no matter how tough 

Deeper and greater 
I grew each day 
By knowing my Creator 
And fulfilling His Ways

Thirst and Hunger

Thirst and Hunger 
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu 

O how I thirst
And hunger after Thee
My life is first
And foremost for Thee 

Nothing more I yearn 
But to be with Thee 
All I want to learn 
Is Your Truth most certainly 

Not even a moment 
Can I be away from Thee
For I cannot be content
Without Thee 

Your love for me 
Is beyond compare 
Your Grace and Mercy 
You did not spare 

What more can I 
Desire to be 
But to forever 
Abide in Thee

His Hand



His Hand 
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu 

I make my way along this path 
And I see Your Hand in every task 
Though the path is rough and tough 
You went before me even before I asked

The bends are straightened 
And the journey is made smooth
My faith is strengthened 
As I see Your every move

Nothing is there for me to fear 
For I know that You are always near 
You direct me with Your Words so clear 
And are always holding the steer

Growing in the Trials

Growing in the Trials
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

As the day comes to an end 
I see myself from outer in 
Gladdened to know that Your very Hand 
Had transformed me from deep within 

As the trials come by 
I am comforted to know 
That whenever I cry 
Your love is what You show 

In the midst of trials 
I am strengthened to fight 
And my faith grows 
Greatly above my sight 

Through the trials
I see my God 
I become alive 
Knowing my Lord

Stand

Stand 
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu 

Do I hurt You, Lord
By what I do each day? 
Did I sway from Your Word
And from the path gone astray? 

Keep me, Lord, in Your Hand
That I be strong to firmly stand 
Solely on Your Word of Truth 
And to never in any way bend

My Love For You

My Love For You
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu 

I love You, Lord
My heart beats for You 
Every single moment 
My thoughts are set on You

Nothing do I long 
But to be with You 
My heart solely belongs 
Only to You

Your love is my strength 
That keeps me true
I absolutely cannot 
Live without You

Transforming Trials

Transforming Trials 
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu 

O what a heavy
Storm I face 
But I am steady 
In Your Grace

The winds blow hard 
To make me fall
But in Your love 
I stand firmly tall

To heat goes up 
To make me dry 
But Your Spirit fills me up 
And on Your wings I fly 

All these challenging trials 
Are definitely good for me 
Transforming me to be like Jesus 
And bring You all the Glory

Your Eyes

Your Eyes 
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu 

O my dear Lord God
Your eyes are on me 
You hear my every word 
You know my every need 

Who am I that You see me 
But a little child who calls on Thee
Yet out of the multitude You see 
This one little child of Thee 

You know even before I ask 
You have gone ahead before me 
You are in every single task 
And are always with me 

Never have You forsaken me 
Your faithfulness is beyond compare 
I give You all the honor and glory 
For Your love shown by Your utmost care

Saving Grace

Saving Grace 
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu

Walking along the sandy shore 
The winds come gently as I go 
With the sun slowly setting low 
Immense peace comes into my soul 

Your awesome presence is felt so great
My heart is quickened being stirred within
I am glad to know of my eternal fate
For no longer am I bound to sin 

Your robe of righteousness 
Has been clothed upon me
Showered with Your forgiveness 
So undeserved of me 

It would take an eternity 
For me to thank Thee
I give You all the Glory
For what You have done for me

Your Voice

Your Voice 
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu. 

A soft whisper I hear 
In the chaos of the night 
Making my mind clear 
Bringing vision to my sight 

So very clear 
It is then to me 
That whenever I fear 
You reveal Your Glory

Utterly dispersed into the air
That which brought me fear 
For I now see that You are here
And no danger can come near 

Your spoken words to me 
Pierce deep into my heart 
I fear nothing instantly 
Fully immersed in Your love

Steady in the Storm

Steady in the Storm 
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu 

The rain pours down 
As do my tears 
But whenever You come 
My tears disappear 

You hear my cry 
In times of trouble 
On Your wings I fly 
For You are able 

The floods rise up 
And the winds rage on 
I do not give up 
But in Your Grace hold on

Whatever the storm 
I do not back down 
For I am not alone
With You, I am calm 

My trust is completely 
In You alone 
For You are seated
On the Throne 

I am steady 
In the storm 
For Your glory 
I stand strong