And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind...

His Perfect Plan

Victor Terrien — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:39:40 +0000

You’ve been taken advantage of.
You’ve been beaten and bruised.
You wonder how God could let this happen,
and why this world has to be so cruel.

He won’t give you more than you can handle.
He knows how strong you’ve become over the years.
Whenever you’re feeling weak and weary,
hold onto Him, for He’s always near.

He casts out our worries,
He takes away our fears,
He guides us to where we’re meant to be,
and when we pray, He hears.

Everything that has happened,
and everything that will,
is all a part of His perfect plan,
so with His strength be filled.

On the Line

Victor Terrien — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:40:27 +0000

Turning a blind eye to the fear that strangles my dreams,
I’ve decided to put my heart on the line tonight.
There’s been enough sitting around doing nothing.
I’m tired of waiting for some kind of sign.

It’d be better to feel the punch of rejection
than to bear the torment of never knowing.
I can’t expect to reach the other side of that ocean unless
I have the nerve to pick up these oars and start rowing.

There isn’t an obstacle that could stop me.
For her I’d run countless miles in the rain.
It would be worth everything I have just to ask her
the question that’s been burning inside my brain.

I’m gathering all of my courage.
It’s time to let go of this pride.
Whether the answer’s yes or no,
at least I’ll know I tried.

In Your Presence

Victor Terrien — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:16:14 +0000

God, in Your presence I wish to abide.
I’m offering You my entire life.
When You look into my heart and mind,
I pray You’d be pleased with what You find.

Satan

Victor Terrien — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:47:53 +0000

You attack me at night.
You haunt me by day.
Just when I think I’ve prevailed,
you take all that I’ve gained.

Like a creeping shadow,
you wait until I’m weak.
You make me see pleasures of earth
as the things that I should seek.

You beat me up.
You knocked me down.
You led me to believe
there wasn’t a way out.

You may have won minor battles,
but I’ll eventually win the war.
I know I’ll be victorious,
for my strength comes from the Lord.

Way, Truth, Life

Victor Terrien — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:45:53 +0000

He is the way.
His plan will never lead us astray.

He is the truth.
Spreading the gospel should be our main pursuit.

He is the life.
We’ve been forgiven because He loved us enough to die.

Crush My Dream

Victor Terrien — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:13:44 +0000

I want to take you on a romantic date,
but I know you’re out of my league.
Even if I had the courage to tell you how I feel,
your response would only crush my dream.

It would be nice to make you laugh.
How I’d like to hold your hand.
If I was a better person with better goals,
maybe I’d deserve a chance to be your man.

This is the path I’ve chosen.
These mistakes are mine alone.
I’ll sleep on the floor I’ve laid.
I’ll live and die in my empty home.

Fire

Victor Terrien — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:42:18 +0000

Lord, You’re my only desire.
Engulf me in Your loving fire.
Let the flames lick every wound.
Rekindle faith and take me higher.

Young Love

Victor Terrien — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:11 +0000

Sitting by the lake,
just talking about their days,
he pulls out a ring
and takes her breath away.

Young love,
what a beautiful sight to see.
Young love,
as he gets down on one knee.
Young love,
it’s passed every test.
Young love,
as she tells him yes.

Following God’s perfect plan,
walking hand in hand.
Forever joined together,
one woman and one man.

No Fairy Tale

Victor Terrien — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:38:00 +0000

Silence is healthy once in a while.
It’s natural to get tangled up in misleading speech.
But when the pressures of the world are on your shoulders,
it’s best to simply practice what you preach.

This isn’t some kind of fairy tale.
There’s no happily ever after.
This is real life,
a beautiful disaster.
Good things come slowly,
while trouble comes faster.

So find yourself someplace warm,
and the feeling will do the rest.
Lay your head down on the pillow,
and let those dreams guide your steps.

Voices are telling you to give in to what’s gone,
but your heart is begging you to open your ears and listen.
Contradictions are being shouted from every direction
over the sound of church bells ringing in the distance.

Don’t choose what’s easy over what is just.
Don’t call something love when it’s clearly lust.
Though your thoughts may be a little foggy,
you’ll eventually shake off all that rust.

Nothing will ever be exactly how you’d like.
Perfection is too much to ask of any situation.
The only way to avoid being disappointed
is to get rid of unreasonable expectations.

If you’re clinging tight to what isn’t yours,
in the end it will always escape your grasp.
It’s like trying to hold memories in the palm of your hand,
it’s like trying to answer a question that hasn’t been asked.

When your last breath is nearing,
and that finish line is in sight,
welcome death without hesitation,
for it never loses a fight,
regardless of whether it’s wrong or it’s right.

When

Victor Terrien — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:24:34 +0000

When I wake up in the morning,
you’re the first thing I see.
When I fall asleep at night,
you’re my loveliest dream.

When our eyes meet,
it’s impossible to turn away.
When you have to leave,
I long for you to stay.

When I search for inspiration,
thoughts inevitably move toward you.
When originality seems out of reach,
your beauty leads me to somewhere new.

When I think about my future,
you’re always in the picture.
When I consider what I desire,
you’re everything I could wish for.

When I’m in need of kindness,
I don’t have to look far.
When I’m praying on my knees,
I thank God for who you are.