But If Not

But If Not

“But if not”

Is a phrase you can say

When trying to be positive

About your life from day to day

There may be righteous requests

That will possibly take place

But if not . . . .

You can count on His grace

The Lord has given you promises

And He’ll always keep His word

Though right now it may feel

There is no way to be assured

You have the desire to be delivered

From a burden so grueling to bear

But the Lord may have other plans

E’en amidst all that seems unfair

Your prayers for relief may be answered

At the very time you petitioned

But if not . . . .

The time for relief will be precisely positioned

“But if not”

Is a phrase you can say

When your best laid plans

Don’t seem to go your way

©Alisha Gilbert

October 2010

The Women in My Life

The Women in My Life

(Dedicated to all the amazing women in my life. You know who you are)

My life has been blessed

And filled every whit

With wonderful women

Who are the best, I submit

I’m always amazed

When I stop and reflect

On the many amazing women

I’ve come to deeply respect

Each one is very special

Quite unique in their own way

But I’ve needed each of them

And in my heart they will stay

I can name each woman

The ones who’ve touched my heart

They’ve left an imprint so permanent

Their Christ-like love is just a start

Each woman has blessed my life

In ways I can’t portray

I thank my Heavenly Father

For their influence from day to day

My life has been blessed

And filled beyond measure

With women so precious

A divine and delicate treasure

©Alisha Gilbert

Oct. 2010