"Precious"

She's tiny and grey; she's my furry friend,
She greets me with a pounce, and she attacks my feet.
I hold her close and she purrs and purrs,
She brightens up my day without using words.
She's grey with white paws and a white tummy too,
She's the cutest little one in my life, it's true!
She's my kitty! She cheers me up and she's fun!
She's my baby cat, a tiny companion,
I love that little one!

(Copyright by Evelyn Worthington)
(Written 3:03 pm October 5, 2012)

"Allison"

When a person takes their own life,
The world surrounding where they once were
is filled with an empty void.
The question that hangs in the air is left without an answer:
How could I have helped?
It's not the same as a natural death or even an accident,
That looming question haunts you:
What more could I have done?
When you pass places you would have seen them before,
It's strange.
Is she right around the corner? Will she come out of her door?
Will I hear her voice?
No.
She's gone.
She left this world sad and alone.
How could I have helped?
I still do not know.
It's hard.

(Copyright by Evelyn Worthington)
(Written September 18, 2012)

"From One Sister to Another"

Soon you will be sixteen, and the world is looking different,

You’re growing up so fast, and you’ll be a woman in a minute.

I’m no expert, but I’d like to share what I wish someone had told me,

when I was looking at the world through those same eyes, only just sixteen.

Life is short, though it seems long now; your choices matter greatly.

Your little decisions affect not only you, but others too, so pray daily.

Each careless thought and action is forming who you are becoming.

Each step you take in one direction or another decides the path on which you’re going.

Life is not what it seems, there are many evil paths that look good at first.

Some choices may seem unimportant, but they could change your life for the worst.

You are capable of bringing life and you are capable of causing death,

You are in charge of how you’ll spend each moment and each breath.

I want you to know that God is with you and He loves you and has a plan!

Don’t waste your life worrying about boys, because God’s preparing your man!

Don’t be fooled by magazines of actresses telling you what to think and do,

God wants you to know, the Bible is the guide to teach you what is good and true.

Forgive when you are wronged, bitterness will destroy you from within.

So let go and let God and He’ll lead you away from sin.

I love you sister!

(Written for my sister Hannah on her 16th Birthday)

(Copyright by Evelyn Worthington)

(Written March 17, 2012 at 8:10 AM)

"My Heart is Taken!"

My heart is taken! Yep, by the most special man!
You'll never guess who, He's the "Great I Am",
He's the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end,
And He's the One for me, He's my forever friend.
He's got my heart, and my whole life too!
My body I give to do what only He wants me to!
I see you girls all wondering, why I don't settle down,
But you see, I'm already taken, by the man who wears the crown.
He's the King of kings and the Lord of lords, He's all I've ever needed.
I know that if I follow Him, I won't be lost where I'm leaded.
He's my strength when I am weakest; He's my joy when I am down,
He's every need I have completed; He's the reason I don't frown!
He's the one who saved my soul, and loves me though I sin.
He's the one who pulls me out of each trial I fall in.
You wonder why I'm not lonely? You wonder why I'm glad?
Because I've found the best friend, that a girl could ever have.
JESUS!

(Copyright by Evelyn Worthington)
(Written 3:03am August 2, 2011)

"Unconditionally Loved"

Could it be true? Is it possible? You cherish me like a princess.
I have been abandoned; I have been broken and left feeling worthless.
Could it be that I am beautiful in Your eyes?
For so many years, I have believed lies...
I am Yours. No one can take that from me!
I don't have to change for You to love me!
YOU KNOW ME and You cherish me as Your princess...
So many men, Lord, in my life have caused so much pain,
Those that should have been protecting me have hurt me over and over again.
How can it be? No one has loved me unconditionally before.
So long I have protected myself...
Too long I have believed that I don't deserve Your best.

I DON'T DESERVE YOUR LOVE! How beautiful that You love me still.
I have been tossed aside; I have been treated as worthless,
How can it be that I am Your princess?
Your grace is sufficient to sustain me day by day,
Take my hand, Daddy; guide me in Your way.

I have been broken, I have been trashed, I have been left all alone.
I don't deserve Your love, You've given me a home!
I cannot earn Your favor, and I cannot lose Your love.
How can it be? Don't You know? I've never been loved unconditionally.
In You I find refuge! In You, I can be the girl You created me to be!
I don't have to be guarded anymore; I don't have to hide in fear!
How incredibly good to know: You love me! I can cry to You!
You brush away the tears and say that I am beautiful.
This security and peace, I have not known for oh so long!
The tears flow like a river, how can it be? How can it be?
My perfect God loves me UNCONDITIONALLY!!!

(copyright written by Evelyn Worthington)
(written February 12, 2011 12:00am)

"I Need You More Than Ever"

Lord, this road You have me on is not an easy one to tread.
God, I don't know what I'm doing. I need You now more than ever.
I feel so alone and scared God. I'm weighed down with fear and anxiety.
I need You now, Lord Jesus, more than ever, how I need thee.
I'm not alone, why can't I see? You are ever with me!
I'm not alone, why don't I feel? Your loving arms are all around me.
I'm not alone, why don't I know? Surely You never left me here alone.
I'm not alone, why don't I hear? You gently whisper in my ear.
Dear Jesus, this road is long and hard, I need You more than ever.
I need You more than I can express, I need You desperately.
I need You leading me, guiding me, and comforting me.
I need You, Jesus, help me to see, that You, my King, are all I need.

(Copyright by Evelyn Worthington)
(Written September 20, 2010)

"Following God's Leading"

Your Word says that those who wait on You shall renew their strength.
Your Word says that when I am weak, You will be strong for me.
Your Word says to trust You in all that I do and don't look to myself.
And so I am waiting for Your timing God, for You know what's best.
I am waiting for You because You have the plan and the roadmap.
You're the perfect guide.
When I feel lost, I will take Your hand. You're always at my side.
Lord, help me when I'm weak and questioning Your guidance.
Help me to see where You want for me to be.
Open the doors You want me to go through and close tightly those You don't.
I'm praying for Your leading and my maturity! Lord help me every step!
Because, God, sometimes I'm afraid because I'm not trusting You.
And sometimes I feel alone, because I'm not spending time with You.
And I feel like I'm too small, too incapable,
because I'm not acknowledging your power like I should.
I need You, Daddy, more than ever before!
I'm praying for You to let me know the timing You have in store.
When my plans and Your plans don't turn out the same,
I pray I'll go with Yours, and trust in You again.
I love you Lord.

(Copyright Evelyn Worthington)
(Written 11:00pm August 9, 2010)