But for the Grace of God Go I

By Judy Hood

This book summary may sound a little strange, but it is very true.

It came about a night while I was sleeping. Satan started coming to me in my dreams. He told me if I would write down everything he told me, he would make me as rich as someone we all know. (I will not tell their name. I don't want to make anyone mad.) Anyway, I ignored Satan that night and went back to sleep, but he did tell me that the name of the book would be The Mirror in the House.

Well, the next night while I was sleeping, Satan came to me again in my dreams. Again, he told me if I would write down everything he said, he would make me as rich as someone we all know. The name of the book will be The Mirror in the House. He said it will be published as a book and will become a movie. That night, I did speak. I told him if I'm ever to get rich, it will be through my Lord. Satan left me and never came back.

Then one day, I was sitting in my chair in the living room when this feeling came all over me. I yelled, "Quick, get me a pen and paper." I could not write fast enough. That's when God gave me my first song with the tune. The name of the song is "Up." He gave me several songs with the tunes since. Then he changed them to poems. God is my Savior, my Father, my King. God is my everything! Life would be so useless without God.

God says in Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV), "'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'"

• Language: English
• Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Apr 14, 2022
• ISBN: 9781098093693

Book preview

So Majestic

You are so majestic, my Lord, my King

Forever to you, I will sing

I look to the mountains, the sky, the sea

Your beauty surrounds me, that I see

When you placed the stars in the sky

And all the birds that can fly

I will just enjoy without asking why

How did you do it all, my Lord

In just six days all this beauty galore

Man you breathed life into

To live and love and honor only you

I may mess up from time to time

But in my heart, you, you will find

I live for you to my best

In return, you give me rest

God’s Magical Paintbrush

The magic in God’s paintbrush

As he painted the world so bright

He did not get in a rush

And oh, what a beautiful sight!

The imagination in his mind

Is far beyond our reach

But just pray and you will find

Our Lord is willing to teach

Listen, My Son

Hear, my son, and listen to my words

Gird up your life, and keep it valiantly stirred

I have given you much wisdom

Baptized you with a holy baptism

I will lead you in the paths of righteousness

All I ask for is your faithfulness

My son, keep my commandments and live

Always be good to your brother and give

Do not understanding raise her voice?

Get understanding in my word and rejoice

Take my instruction instead of silver or gold

Then watch my world to you unfold

For my instruction is priceless, wisdom better than jewels

Walk in my ways, then you will get my approval

A wise son will make his father glad

But a foolish son makes his father sorrowful and sad

So walk in my ways and be blessed everywhere you trod

Be still and know that I am God

Thank You, Lord

I thank the one who placed the stars against the velvet sky

I look to you and let out my cry

To the one who breathed breath in man

Who created the oceans, you cannot even count the sand

Who spoke into existence the wind and air

The one who shows us how much he cares

To the one who sent his son who stained my heart with his blood

Happy tears fill my soul like a flood

I say all this to say thank you, my Lord

If your gift was not free, I could never afford

Salvation’s Plan

God sent his son; they called him Jesus

He lived and died to save all of us

He did God’s will; he does it still

Just pour your heart as you kneel

Then his love, he will seal

He is the master of your soul

Oh, let heaven be your goal

He intended heaven to be our destiny

So we could live in serenity

Where would you rather be?

Is he the captain of your sea?

He wants you when your life is gone

To come to him, to come home

To walk those golden streets with him hand in hand

It was all predestined, yes, it was salvation’s plan

Heavenly Ride

It’s a heavenly ride

To be by his side

Oh, what joy it brings

Makes me want to sing

I’m going way up there

Gonna fly through the air

Gonna see my King

Let those angelic bells ring

I’m gonna dance my way to the throne

Because my soul he owns

It’s my Lord I’ll greet

Then I’ll bow at his feet

He’ll show me around paradise

My Lord, he is so wise

In the Crystal Sea we will wade

We’ll just hang out all day

He’ll tell me the story of old

One that was never written on a scroll

Then he’ll lead me to my mansion fair

God’s the only one who ever gave me so much care

Daydreams of Heaven

As I walk with him on the streets of glory

I long to be in that heavenly band

I love to hear my Savior tell his story

I’ll bow to him, do all I can

While I sit and daydream about heaven’s beauty

I can’t help but think of all the splendor there

He created heaven and earth; he is so witty

One day he’ll take us to see his wonders rare

I want to sing and dance to make him happy

I want to hold him and tell him what he means

I’m so proud to call him my daddy

With all his love and wisdom, he is so keen

On that day when I cross Jordan’s river

And I step into that fair land

My Lord will be there; his love makes me richer

I’ll reach out and take my Savior’s hand

You Are My Sunshine

Lord, do you know you are my sunshine

You are my air each breath I take

And do you know, Lord, you are my best friend

All my life in Jesus’s name

I’m gonna worship; I’m gonna praise you

I will honor you all my days

I will lift up my voice to heaven

Just to lift up your dear name

I’m gonna share your love with others

So they will know they’re not alone

I’m gonna share salvation’s story

And point their journey to the throne

When I’m finished with your work, Lord

I know you’ll take me home

I’ll spread my wings and fly through glory

Then I’ll rest at your dear throne

My Reflection

I look in my mirror—what do I see?

A reflection of someone looking back at me

I realize time has rolled by

But what I see makes me want to cry

Where did you go? I miss you so bad

I aged so quick it makes me sad

The young slender woman that stood so tall

Is now just a Pillsbury dough ball

I have to laugh in spite of me

Because I’m very happy, you see

Life is such a beautiful thing

Don’t waste even a moment on negative things

Sow and plant wisely every day

You will reap so much; you will be amazed

My Mother

I was taking care of my mother

When the Lord called her home

She was there one minute

The next, she was gone

Mom and I were best friends

I’m sure the