Calvin W Allison Quotes Quotes

“A storm's on the horizon.
It's headed towards me.
Its purpose? - to test my faith.
Will I walk on the sea?
I am preparing my heart,
though already prepared.
I am not fearful,
and I am not scared.
My foundation has been laid.
I'm built on the Rock.
Jesus Christ is my Shepherd,
and I'm of His flock.
So I will be ready
for what is to come,
and from it grow stronger
in faith and wisdom.”
― Calvin W. Allison, Growing in the Presence of God

“Oh, what a trial
I've been facing.
Thoughts upon thoughts
wildly racing.
Yesterday was this.
Today there's that.
Tonight's this, that,
and that's where I'm at.
I've been on my knees.
I've been on my face.
Here I'm stationed
in God's abounding grace.
I will get through this.
I will make it through.
Precious, Lord Jesus,
my faith is in You.”
― Calvin W. Allison, Growing in the Presence of God

“No sleep. I ponder the day.
Still up. My thoughts want to play.
Restless. It's hard to relax.
Give out. It seems to the max.
What will tomorrow bring?
Hard work? More witnessing?
Will I be at my best?
I need to get more rest.
Midnight is coming again.
My bed's ready to get in.
I lay down and get back up.
Go outside and pet the pup.
Come back in, resume to write.
Fourteen minutes passed midnight.
Almost ready for the bed.
Two more lines left to be said.
Always with me all the way.
Praise You, Jesus, for this day.”
― Calvin W. Allison, Growing in the Presence of God

“When the thunder roars,
and the day gets long,
and everything seems
to be going wrong.
When the rain is pouring,
and the lightning's flashing,
and thoughts of disturbance
are pounding and crashing.
That's when you pray long.
That's when you pray hard.
When the storm's at its worst,
testing your guard.
Pray hard for a strength,
a strength that won't fail.
Have bold violent faith,
and you will prevail.”
― Calvin W. Allison, Growing in the Presence of God

“Tears fall, but it's okay.
The work of God is having its way.
More fall, but it's alright.
The storm has moved on into the night.
It's okay. Lift up your head.
The stars are out and brightly spread.
It's alright. So wipe your eyes.
The Lord's forecast shows clearer skies.”
― Calvin W. Allison, Growing in the Presence of God

“Don't worry. It will be okay.
Trust in the Lord to make a way.
The battle can get intense,
but don't lose your confidence.
Keep going forward, and you will see
hardships are only momentary.
So fold up your worries, put them away.
Things will get better. You'll see. Okay?
The grey will soon be turning blue,
and you will find a stronger you.”
― Calvin W. Allison, Growing in the Presence of God

“You intervene, and all is well.
A testimony soon to tell.
You show up, and all is great.
Never are You ever late.
You arrive, and darkness leaves.
The doubtful man soon believes.
You draw near, and show Your might.
The dead get raised. The blind get sight.”
― Calvin W. Allison, Growing in the Presence of God

“You'd best stand up. You'd best prepare.
Things are gonna get tough out there.
This train's moving. You'd best be on.
Cause soon we're going to be gone.
Se get ready. It's just about time.
Have your oil plentiful and prime.
It's wrapping up. Going to close.
Heaven or hell? That's how it goes.
You'd better decide now and not later.
New born lover or old school hater?
So make your choice. What will it be?
Where will you spend eternity?
Jesus loves you. He loves you, friend.
Is that so hard to comprehend?
Make unbelief leave from your heart.
Believe, receive a brand new start.
It's wrapping up. Going to end.
Hope to see you in Heaven, friend.”
― Calvin W. Allison, Growing in the Presence of God

“Joyfully sing. Lift up your song.
May all of the world soon sing along.
Join together in tune with the light.
Shine through the dark and light up the night.
Jesus, strengthen us in this hour.
Lord Jesus, display great, great power.
Shine through us as we unite.
Shine through us Your holy light.”
― Calvin W. Allison, Growing in the Presence of God

“I am calm tonight. Made at peace by
the Master's Hand. Patiently moving
towards something beyond me. Bigger
and better than anything I could possibly
comprehend in this present time. I am
not without hardship. But I am, for
certain, growing in the presence of God.”
― Calvin W. Allison, Growing in the Presence of God

“There's nothing for us to fear.
God's word is very clear.
ROMANS chapter 8 verse 28.
Look at that verse and meditate.
1 JOHN chapter 4 verse 4.
Have you read that one before?
Or LUKE chapter 10 verse 19?
That's one I hope you have seen.
And wow, look at verse 20.
That should make you smile plenty.”
― Calvin W. Allison, Growing in the Presence of God

“Lord,
I don't want to speak
if my words aren't true.
I don't want to think
if it's not about You.
If it's not about You,
I don't want to hear.
If it's not over You,
I don't want to cheer.
Guide me, Father.
Lead the way always
through the dark nights
into the bright days.”
― Calvin W. Allison, Shadows Over February

“I'm going forward with a smile.
Not even staying for a while
in the sinking ships of yesterday.
I've swam to shore and am on my way.
With no sudden stops to take a break.
Not going to fall for that mistake.
Faster, faster, and picking up pace.
My heart's prepared to finish the race.
Through summers warm, and through winters cold,
getting closer to the streets of gold.
A long way passed the extra mile.
I'm going forward with a smile.”
― Calvin W. Allison, Shadows Over February

“Light breaks darkness, and chains fall
away like fetters loosed from my hopes.
No blind folds. I want to see you.
No masks. I want you to see me.
There is no deception in truth.
I hold up my head and walk through
the pain of what once was to what now is.
I've opened that door.
I've come in to stay.
Love has made me welcome,
and I know that I am home.”
― Calvin W. Allison, Shadows Over February

“Give me the strength, Lord,
to go on strong.
To be a bold witness,
and stand against wrong.
Not to back down
or to retreat.
Take my hand, Lord,
and guide my feet.”
― Calvin W. Allison, A Peace in the Spirit

“When temptation comes,
you've got to stay strong.
Go forward to right,
not backwards to wrong.
Search out the righteous.
The Christian others.
The godly sisters.
The godly brothers.
Those strong in the word.
Who know how to pray.
Who speak to mountains,
and make them obey.
Those strong in Jesus.
JOHN 15:7.
Abiding in Him,
our Lord in Heaven.
These are the brethren
you need by your side
when the storms of life
are turning the tide.
These are the brethren
you need with you when
the battles of life
get harder to win.
I praise God for you,
the true and upright.
You who've encouraged
my walk in the light.”
― Calvin W. Allison, Shadows Over February

“A dark night, cloudy sky.
No moonlight. Your last try.
Strength is gone. You're afraid.
Bad mistakes have been made.
Tears falling, sobbing sounds.
Gone too far out of bounds.
One more thing left to do.
Only one left for you.
Go to God, to Jesus.
You know He forgives us.
Believe it and confess.
Repent for all that mess.
He'll cleanse you, make you clean.
Sketch you in a new scene.
Hurry now. Don't you wait.
Nothing to contemplate.
Say goodbye to the night.
Say hello to the light.”
― Calvin W. Allison, Shadows Over February

“Behind the dark secrets of your intentions
lies a brief description of an analytical
skeptic trying to remain camouflage behind
the scenes of discovery:

A Pretentious Pretender.

You are blindly guided by an inapt intellect
that steers you closer to an effete world
within the bounds of tyranny. You speak
to be heard, but do not hear. You listen
with your ego, and vain amuse. When the
sun sets, you are certain of your
contentions, and make believe that they
are appreciated. Some helpful advice may be in order. Fall back, erase from existence the very
essence of your hypocrisy. It's time for a change. Your way isn't helping anyone. Step
aside, and let Jesus take the lead.”
― Calvin W. Allison, Shadows Over February

“Something good has come. It's here.
A true assurance. Do not fear.
Do not worry anymore.
The past has passed, so close that door.
Now a joyful time is here.
The smile overtakes the tear.
Don't be concerned anymore.
What lies ahead was not before.
Look out there beyond a thought.
Beyond this earth, and all it's got.
Can you see it? Can you hear it?
Catch yourself up in the Spirit.
Hear beyond the ears you tame.
There's Someone calling out your name.
See beyond the eyes you train.
There's Someone guiding you through pain.
It's Jesus, leading the way.
He's come again to save the day.
Go to Him and do not leave.
Run to His side, my friend, and cleave.
He's our Shepherd, do not stray.
Those off His path don't know the way.
Stay close, so to hear His voice.
Follow Him, obey, and rejoice.
Salvation has come. It's here.
Blessed assurance, do not fear.
Do not worry anymore.
The past has passed, so close that door.”
― Calvin W. Allison, Shadows Over February

“Stay strong. Often pray.
Speak in faith the words you say.
Stay focused. Concentrate.
Love, encourage, motivate.
Don't back down. Don't retreat.
Stay on the task till it's complete.
Be holy, stay pure.
The righteous, in Christ, can endure.
Lift your voices, proclaim
the Lord Jesus Christ, lift up His name.”
― Calvin W. Allison, A Peace in the Spirit

“(Outreach)

Hope laughs, joy rejoices,
peaceful conversations, tender voices.
Caring words, uplifting cheer.
Yes, friend, God's here.
Touching fellowship, strong bonds.
Christian brothers fishing ponds.
Warm light, kind glow,
honest hearts helping grow.
Reaching hands, reaching out,
taking hold, holding stout.
Hanging on to someone
in need, needing love.
Christ's love to prevail
over darkness, carnal hell.
Peaceful feelings relaxing inside.
Righteous thoughts, enlightened mind.
Energized spirit, great reward.
Great King, awesome Lord.”
― Calvin W. Allison, A Peace in the Spirit

“The storm leaves, and peace rests upon
the once dark and clouded mind.
A clear blue sky, cloudless and bright,
the opened eyes of the blind.
The Son, forever shining, fills
the entire being
as Jesus Christ, the Son of God
saves the one believing.”
― Calvin W. Allison, A Peace in the Spirit

“(Fight Of Faith "A Song")

In the night I find the day
shining bright upon the way.
In the dark I hear the voice of
reason calling out to me.

"Like a sky that cannot rain
is the man who's faith's contained.
Like a bird upon the land who
does not know to fly away."

I can feel it closing in.
Let the fight of faith begin.
Let it rise upon the wind as eagles
fighting through the storm.

And I know it's gonna be
total and all victory,
and I know this cause I stand
in faith beside the risen Son.

Hallelujah to the Lamb
Who has made me all I am.
Hallelujah to the King of kings.
The Lord of lords, my God.”
― Calvin W. Allison, A Peace in the Spirit

“I write a book, you sing a song.
Together in the Lord, where we belong.
I say a prayer, you agree.
Together in the Lord, that's you and me.
I speak a word, you receive.
Together in the Lord, we believe.
I walk with you, you walk with me.
Together in the Lord, how it should be.
You write a book, I sing a song.
Together in the Lord, where we belong.
You say a prayer, I agree.
Together in the Lord, that's you and me.
You speak a word, I receive.
Together in the Lord, we believe.
I walk with you, you walk with me.
Together in the Lord, how it should be.”
― Calvin W. Allison, Growing in the Presence of God

“Life can be a lot of fun
if you just know how to live it.
A heart can touch others
if you just know how to give it.
Prepare a smile for friends.
Give what you can when you can.
Don't treat strangers like strangers.
Be good to your fellow man.
Read your Bible front to back.
Follow Jesus, He's the best.
Pray. Pray. Pray. Pray. Pray. Pray. Pray.
Be a blessing and be blessed.”
― Calvin W. Allison, Growing in the Presence of God

“Jesus,
Your will be done in my life.
Whether a home, whether a wife.
You know me better than I do.
I'm thirty now, You know that too.
Things I want, things I think I need-
may nothing be by lust or greed.
Lead me, guide me, by Your Spirit.
Give me ears to clearly hear it.
Give me eyes to sincerely see
the things in life You will for me.”
― Calvin W. Allison, Shadows Over February

“Jesus, my God,
the greatest love I've ever known,
I'm in awe of
the love towards me that You have shown.
I take a breath so not to cry.
Who am I, Lord? Who am I
that You would love me as much as You do?
That you would love me?-that You would?-You?
Jesus, my God,
the Lord of Heaven and of earth,
You come to me,
and make of me a man of worth.
Blessed, Savior, I pray this prayer,
O my Lord, for this, my care-
May none of me for too long remain,
but all of You within me reign.”
― Calvin W. Allison, Shadows Over February

“Jesus,

You reached out Your Hand,
and calmed the sea.
You reached in my heart,
and turned the key.
You freed my being
from worldly chains.
You pumped brand new Blood
into my veins.
You gave me a hope
that will not die.
You gave me a stream
that will not dry.
You gave me lessons
worth more than gold.
You gave me a warmth
that won’t grow cold.
I stand in the strength
of Your power.
I see from the height
of Your tower.
I no longer sink
into despair
because You are here,
and always there.

Thank You.”
― Calvin W. Allison

“The cell door opened,
and I stepped out.
I left all my fear,
and all of my doubt.
I walked outside
and looked around.
All that was lost
had been found.
There was no more gloom
through my new eyes.
There was a purpose,
a race, and a prize.
Community service.
A forest growing
needing the stream
in my heart flowing.
The words of life
imparted to me
when I left the boat,
and walked on the sea.
Freely I received,
and freely I will give.
A life bearing witness
is the life I will live.”
― Calvin W. Allison

“(Death and Life)

The time gets closer
all the time.
This life is fleeting
like a chime
you hear outside
on the porch
when the wind
blows out the torch.
It’s handsomely earie,
and gorgeously bizarre
how close we can get
to something so far.
Oh, the lesson to learn
from nighttime flowers.
Such beautiful blossoms
in fields at those hours
near the sunrise
and a new dawn
soon to reveal
that they aren’t gone.
Though darkness exists,
it doesn’t remain,
and all that it hides,
it does so in vain.
The cycles continue
on their routine course,
and the brightness in life
stays true to its Source.
The waters still flow,
and the seasons still pass
and all the memories
we lived to amass.
The torch is still lit
near a sunrise and dawn
in a time yet seen
that will never be gone.”
― Calvin W. Allison