Lillie Rhodes Manley

“I have learned that His timing is always so much better than mine.” “I didn’t learn this overnight,” she says.

[Lillie Rhodes Manley @ManleyRhodes]

Jesus told His disciples,
"I'll teach you to be fishers of men."
We must let His Spirit teach us
to do His will - now as then. lm

[Lillie Rhodes Manley @ManleyRhodes]

As Jesus called His Apostles
to be His Ministers of Grace,
He calls us to do the same -
as we walk with Him in faith. lm

[Lillie Rhodes Manley @ManleyRhodes]

Sometimes God leads us through the wilderness,
But we know we're not alone.
When we're afraid - He gives us faith.
And He will lead us safely home. lm

[Lillie Rhodes Manley @ManleyRhodes]

When Jesus was baptized
as an example for us.
The Father sent His Own Spirit
in the form of a dove. lm

[Lillie Rhodes Manley @ManleyRhodes]

God led His children out of bondage
into the Promised Land.
He lights our path and leads us
with His Own loving hand. lm

[Lillie Rhodes Manley @ManleyRhodes]

As God spoke to the crashing waves
of the Mighty Red Sea,
His Spirit speaks straight to our heart -
and draws us to our knees. lm

[Lillie Rhodes Manley @ManleyRhodes]

John The Baptist was God's prophet.
The coming of Jesus - he proclaimed.
God's praise we sing! We've been redeemed!
And Jesus is His Name. lm

[Lillie Rhodes Manley @ManleyRhodes]

When we speak to God,
we're made aware of His Love.
But what a rush of great joy -
when He speaks to us. lm

[Lillie Rhodes Manley @ManleyRhodes]

The tender voice of the Shepherd -
His sheep - recognize.
Lord, may we listen for Your voice,
and walk closely by Your side. lm

[Lillie Rhodes Manley @ManleyRhodes]

Dear Lord, You are our safe place,
our Refuge in the storm.
You know us better than we know ourselves.
We rest - transparent - in Your arms. lm

[Lillie Rhodes Manley @ManleyRhodes]

Our lowly bodies will be transformed
into bodies like His Own.
With no more sickness, sin, or death.
Tears and heartache will be gone. lm

[Lillie Rhodes Manley @ManleyRhodes]

Our citizenship is in heaven.
Worldly things are not our own.
There is a place under construction.
It is our eternal home. lm

[Lillie Rhodes Manley @ManleyRhodes]

Dear Lord, You're our Creator
and Sustainer of our faith.
For good we do - or may have done -
we give You all our praise. lm

[Lillie Rhodes Manley @ManleyRhodes]

When the thief on the cross cried "Jesus"
Were the Words of Jesus a surprise?
Jesus said, "You will be with me -
today - in Paradise." lm

[Lillie Rhodes Manley @ManleyRhodes]

Like a well-watered garden
in a dry and thirsty land,
Our thirsty soul finds sweet refreshment
with the touch of our Lord's hand. lm

[Lillie Rhodes Manley @ManleyRhodes]

You give us great abundance, Lord.
Help us share our gifts with others.
Guide our steps, our hands, our heart -
to treat all man-kind as brothers. lm

[Lillie Rhodes Manley @ManleyRhodes]

"In Spirit and in Truth," Lord,
Help us to worship You.
Not just in the words we say -
but in everything we do. lm

[Lillie Rhodes Manley @ManleyRhodes]

Lord, as we surrender our heart to You,
we must also surrender our hands.
Help us - in all we would do for You -
to do for our fellow man. lm

[Lillie Rhodes Manley @ManleyRhodes]

It's not through human obligation
that we serve our Lord above.
It's the sheer joy of serving Him,
as we give wholehearted love. lm

[Lillie Rhodes Manley @ManleyRhodes]

Our God who heard the prayers of the Prophets -
still hears our prayers today.
Our God who heard praise on the mountains,
still inhabits our humble praise. lm