Lighten Up Today by Dave Roberts

Lighten Up Today by Dave Roberts

When you're going through life's valleys,
And you think there's no way out,
You're not the first to feel this way.
There's hope, without a doubt.

It was easier many years ago,
Thought life would stay that way,
But now you feel like crap,
And it seems it's here to stay.

Your friends have tried to help,
But you tell them it's no use,
You think one has it in for you,
It seems you can't get loose.

Set the problem aside today,
Have fun and take a break,
You have no idea until you try it,
What a difference it can make.

So your trouble didn't vanish,
What time you were away,
But it sometimes makes it easier,
And can help you through the day.

If you feel like giving up,
How will you ever Know,
If you had diverted your attention,
Learned what God wants you to know.

He wants you to be blessed, He does.
He loves you till it hurts.
He's cared about you many years,
Since you were a little squirt.

If the devil tries to scare you,
You know he's telling tales.
Jesus defeated him completely,
The day he got those nails.

Whatever you are going through,
Keep a song playing in your heart,
And give thanks to God above,
You don't push a shopping cart.

Use a little humor today,
It makes things seem much lighter,
And I'm hoping that you real soon,
Will feel a whole lot brighter.

I can…I cannot by Medard laz

I can…I cannot by Medard laz

I gave you life..
But I cannot live it for you.
I can teach you things,
But I cannot make you learn.

I can give you directions,
But I cannot always be there to lead you.
I can allow you freedom,
But I cannot account for it.

I can take you to church,
But I cannot make you believe.
I can teach you right from wrong,
But I cannot always decide for you.

I can buy you beautiful clothes,
But I cannot make you lovely inside.
I can offer you advice,
But I cannot accept for you.

I can give you love,
But I cannot force it upon you.
I can teach you to be a friend,
But I cannot make you one.

I can teach you to share,
But I cannot make you unselfish.
I can teach you respect,
But I can't force you to show honor.

I can grieve about your report card,
But I cannot doubt your teachers.
I can advise you about friends,
But I cannot choose them for you.

I can teach you about sex,
But I cannot keep you pure.
I can tell you the facts of life,
But I can't build your reputation.

I can tell you about drink,
But I can't say NO for you.
I can warn you about drugs,
But I can't prevent you from using them.

I can tell you about lofty goals,
But I can't achieve them for you.
I can let you baby-sit,
But I can't be responsible for your actions.

I can teach you kindness,
But I can't force you to be gracious.
I can warn you about sins,
But I can't make you morals.

I can love you as a child,
But I can't place you in God's family.
I can pray for you,
But I cannot make you walk with God.

Keep On Smiling by Alexander Skiathitis

Keep On Smiling by Alexander Skiathitis

If at times you feel you want to cry.
And life seems such a trial.
Above the clouds there's a bright blue sky
So make your tears a smile.

As you travel on life's way
With its many ups and downs
Remember it's quite true to say
One smile is worth a dozen frowns.

Among the worlds expensive things
A smile is very cheap
And when you give a smile away,
You get one back to keep.

Happiness comes at times to all
But sadness comes unbidden
And sometimes a few tears must fall
Among the laughter hidden.

So when friends have sadness on their face
And troubles round them piled
The world will seem a better place
And all because you smiled.

God Will Make a Way by Lydia Preston

God Will Make a Way by Lydia Preston

Society seems in a mess
Mothers cry, while Fathers stress
to be polite is a disgrace
as children mock you to your face

every day the papers show
that crime and rape did upward go
the things done in laboratories
are stashed away in lavatories

drugs and sex aren't hard to find
it seems as if the worlds gone blind
for what the people fail to see
is messing up society

as Dads no longer head their home
and kids all sit, and chat by phone
what once to all has been a home
is looking like a war torn zone

no longer do you find that kids
are playing in the park
for it's become a hideout place
for gangsters after dark

what once was right now seems so wrong
no more joy and no more song
as what this all was meant to be
lies buried in a cemetery

by telling you these things my aim
is not to make you mad
it's just to tell another truth
which soon will make you glad

amidst the chaos of this world
of hurt, despair and pain
and hate along with treachery
all done for selfish gain

there's this one thing I know of
believe with all my heart
that when I bend my knees to pray
my God will make a way

You can do it by Kylie Peterson

You can do it by Kylie Peterson

Thoughts and dreams, holding on tight,

No matter how hard, don’t give up the fight.

The tears start to fall with pressure and pain,

Keep pressing on and get rid of that shame.

Smile for you and keep yourself strong,

Things will work out, you’re not always wrong.

Wipe those eyes and pick up your head,

The world’s still turning and you are not dead.

Believe in your heart, keep your spirits alive,

Don’t doubt yourself, you will survive.

You are loved even if you don’t see,

Keep your personality that is the key.

Be yourself, do what you do,

Maybe people will get the clue.

Ignore those put-downs no matter how hard,

Forgive your enemies, send them a card.

Encourage others, be a good friend,

In doing good things, there is no end.

Things can go wrong and make you feel low,

It’s good not to dwell, you can let it go.

Say you can do it and not that you can’t,

You could be famous and people could chant.

You could go to the moon and fly past the stars,

You could get your famous name driving race cars.

You could act on a stage or do ballet,

You could be a mother to say “It will be OK”.

You could fight fires or work in a zoo,

You can follow your dreams, it’s all up to you.

Pain and fear is all part of life every day,

You can do it if you want and you say.

Every problem will pass, keep holding on,

The scars from the past will soon be gone.

 Love who you are and keep your chin up,

One day you will really know the meaning  of a golden prize cup.