Waiting on Him

Waiting on answers I can't see.
Knowing He always hears my plea.
Waiting to see His plan unfold.
Praying my life He will mold.
Serving while the future's unclear.
Worshiping my God without fear.

Turn to God

In my life there are:

mountains to climb,
valleys of despair,
storms that threaten,
bridges to cross,
forks in the road.

Yet I know:

my Guide,
my Comforter,
my Protector,
my Hope,
my Redeemer.

Therefore, I will

take one step at a time,
seek His peace,
put my trust in Him,
seek Him daily in prayer
obey His Word.

My Path is Dark

My path is dark and I can't see.
Deliver me
O Lord I pray,
Show me the way

Lord, I need you to light my way
From break of day
Till night is here,
Please hold me near.

I open Your Word there is light
It gives me sight
At last I see
My soul is free.

You're the Missing Piece

When life is a puzzle
You're the missing piece I seek.
When I'm feeling joyful
You're the music that stirs my heart.
When I've fallen over the edge
You're the rope to which I cling.
When I'm in the middle of sinking sand
You're the foundation neath my feet.
When life seems cruel and cold
You're the fire that warms my soul.
You're my Savior, friend, redeemer,
My light and my very life.

Remember Your God

Put not your trust
in earthly treasures.
They turn to dust;
these temporary pleasures.

Put your trust in God who cares.
He sees your heartache and pain;
longing for you to share,
wanting to take away sin's stain.

Don't trust in your own might,
your bodies are weak and frail.
Trust in God who will fight.
Remember God does not fail.

My Shelter in the Storm

Gigantic waves threaten me,
yet I know the maker of the sea.
Howling winds rage all around,
I'll go where calm can be found.
Thunder crashes across the sky,
His power in my life I won't deny.
Tho lightning strikes o'er and o'er,
He will again make my heart soar.
Torrents of rain pour and pour,
trying to keep me from the one I adore.
Storms come, as they often will,
My Savior says peace, be still.
In these moments I'll seek His face,
resting forever in His love and embrace.

Seek His Strength

When there's a good work
that I need to do,
do I say I can't
my talents are too few.

Am I like Moses
who said I can't speak.
Find someone else,
I'm much too weak.

We spend too much time
saying not me Lord, I can't,
instead of looking to God
for us His power to grant.

Pray to the God
of all creation,
asking Him for strength,
giving Him adulation.

He says He will give
what we need for any task.
All we must do
is simply ask.

My Father Gives Me

the beauty of a sunrise
to start each new day.
the sun and moon
that brighten my way.
fragrant and lovely flowers
proving His love and care.
A faithful husband
so very rare.
Small birds that fly
high above and sing,
songs that remind me
of my God and King.
Children and Grandchildren
my pride and delight.
His comfort and strength
through the dark lonely night.
A loving Savior who
shed His blood for me.
An eternal home in heaven,
salvation and grace that's free.
Look at your own life
and you will see,
He has blessings enough
for you and me.

Did You See God's Blessings Today?

How did God bless you today?
Try to reflect and count the ways.
Did you see God's footprints in sand
realizing a blessing was from His hand.

He blessed me with time with Esther Sue,
walking in the sun with her changed my view.
Children notice small things of God's creation,
being with them gives us much elation.

Beautiful red bird caught my attention
with thoughts of God to mention.
If He cared so much for a tiny bird,
any fears of mine were so absurd.

Storms with tornadoes came through
reminding me life is like that, too.
We must realize God is standing near.
Only He can take away my fear.

So my day was filled with many a blessing,
It's all God's doing, I'm professing.
Look around and see what He's done,
Have life victorious through God's Son.

Reign Over My Mouth and Heart

Angry words, oh how they sting!
In our minds they continue to ring.
Angry words can part friends.
Why don't we work to make amends!

Over my mouth I need control
so my words don't take a heavy toll.
I don't want my family torn apart
by careless words that sicken the heart.

Father, help me show others it's you I seek,
tasting my words before I speak.
Never let anger rule my life
leaving a trail of pain and strife.

When hurt I'll bring you my care
lifting that person up in prayer.
Over my heart and mouth reign
so I'll never cause others pain.

Father, Hear My Plea

People I care for are hurting today.
"Father, please bless them," I pray.
Some have suffered for so long.
It just seems so wrong.

I know they must be asking why,
as they look to you and cry.
Fill them with comfort and peace,
from heavy burdens give release.

Give me wisdom, Lord, of what to say
or do to lift their burden along the way.
Use me as an instrument of your love
to show them to trust their Father above.

Tears from Heaven

How can I look into His face,
Once again in need of His grace.
I know I've made His just heart ache
Even mine is about to break.

I see His tears in falling rain,
and know I am the cause of pain.
Yet He reaches down from above
and touches me with a heart of love.

He lifts me from the filthy mud,
and makes me clean with His pure blood.
And now I'm walking by His side,
with a heavenly home where we'll abide.

Can Others See Jesus in Me

I want to glorify you in all my ways,
with every breath give you the praise.
You are the one in control, not me.
Your love brings me to my knees.

Can others see Jesus when I speak,
Know everyday it's your will I seek?
Oh God what would I do,
if I turned others away from you?

Show me when I'm full of pride.
Let me always walk by your side.
Help me never grumble, blame
or bring reproach on your Holy name.

For each person you were crucified,
for your church you bled and died.
May I love and serve others,,
seek the best for my sisters and brothers.

It's your will we all be unified.
Be my Savior and my guide.
I'll encourage others not to roam,
as we journey together on our way home.

Pass It On

Pass It On

Look at this precious smile.
It's being passed on to you.
Now your life feels worthwhile.
Makes you feel brand new.

It's your turn now.
Smile at the next person you meet.
They may even say wow!
You'll make their life so sweet.

It's really so simple.
People will smile back at you.
You may even see a dimple.
Now pass it on to you know who!

Are You Ready to be healed?

Are you ready to be healed?
Let Jesus make you whole.
Are you ready to heal
mind, body and soul?

Humble yourselves before Him
to let the healing begin.
He is the great physician
who takes away your sin.

When your heart is filled with sorrow,
your Savior is standing near.
Let go of your heavy burden.
Jesus will wipe away each tear.

Let go of your worries and fears.
Jesus wants to comfort you.
Let the healing begin today.
Your spirit He will renew.

Garrison's Reflections on Life

Garrison was enjoying
sitting in his bouncy
seat and looking around.
He was just chilling out.

He thought to himself,
"Why can't adults just sit
and relax? Why are they
always in a hurry and
worrying about something?"

Garrison knew his dad
would provide for him and
his mom would feed him,
change his diaper and read
books to him. His big
brother, Fischer, would pat
him and comfort him when
he cried.

He was already learning about God. God made horses, cows,
mommies, daddies, brothers and sisters. He heard Mommy
and Daddy talking about how God took care of him when he was
first born and had to stay in the hospital.

If these big people would just trust God, like I trust my Daddy,
they could sit and enjoy life like I do. They'd never worry about
problems. They'd pray and then trust God.

I'm sure glad I don't have anything to worry about. God takes
care of me and He gave me a family to love. How sweet is that!

Hospitality to Those in Need

I'm studying a lesson about helping those in need. Mt 25:31-46
This scripture points out different ways we can help those in
need: look after the sick, feed the hungry, clothe the naked,
give the thirsty something to drink and visit those in prison.
Also, James 1:27 talks about helping the widows and orphans.

When you think about it every person is in need at some
point in their life. Maybe they have lost a job, had a loved one
that died, having health problems, or maybe moving to a new
town.

There are so many ways that we can help the needy. We are
not just to help our friends or family, but to reach out to
others. Reach out to those who are in a different economic
background or who may be different from us in other ways.

How can you reach out today? Who is the needy person that
comes to your mind? Hospitality is so much more than just
having someone to our home.

Visit someone in the hospital, send a card or letter, bake a
pie for that new neighbor, have coffee with someone who is
struggling and just listen. There is a blogger that I am
becoming friends (Charlene-bring on the rain) that she and
her mother crocket blankets for the homeless.

There are so many things we can do and each one of us can
do something different. Reach out today!

Can you reach out to someone who is
carrying a heaven burden today?
All they may need is a smile or a hug
to encourage them along life's weary way.

Life is full of heartache and sorrow,
but a person who listens can lift our despair.
Think of all the people who have helped you,
so pass on the kindness by showing you care.

There are some who feel so alone.
What could make them feel better?
It could be something very simple,
send them a card or a letter.

There is someone in your path today,
someone who is looking to you.
Don't be afraid ask for God's help.
Reach out their hope renew.

Premio Dardos Award

Thanks so much to Charlene (Serendipity Mom) for giving me this award. Her blog is
Bring on the Rain. I do hope to continue to write things that are uplifting and encouraging.

While I would award this to every blogger, I know that I must follow the rules presented to me and they are as follows:

1) Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person that has granted the award and his or her blog link.

2) Pass the award to 15 other blogs that are worthy of this acknowledgment. Remember to contact each of them to let them know they have been chosen for this award. (Sorry I didn't

have 15 blogs that I read so I'm passing it on to the ones I enjoy)

I am encouraged to present this Award to:

1. Youthministry Hilarity blogspot (Franklin)

2. Fischerbowl (Tracy)

3. A Faithful Journey (BobUtley blogspot)

4. Transformed Moms (Patti)

5. Heavenly Homemakers (Laura)

6. Tea and Thee (Beth)

7. A New Beginning ( Jason's Mommy)

Tea and Thee

I sit here early in the morning
slowly sipping my cup of tea;
reflecting on the blessing
of talking with thee.

I come before you each day
knowing I won't be denied.
Asking for strength and comfort,
grateful you always provide.

I feel joy and contentment
each moment that we share.
You give me strength each day
as I lay before you every care.

Your Holy Word is my daily bread.
I love precious moments with thee.
Thankful we can meet together
while I'm sipping my cup of tea.

Only 5 loaves of bread and two small fish

My reading today included Matthew 14:15-21. A great
crowd followed Jesus and as it grew later in the day His
disciples went to Him and told Him to send the people
away so they could go and buy food.

Jesus said, "Where can we buy bread for these people?"
Philip said, "Eight months' wages wouldn't buy enough
for them to enough have one small bite."

Andrew brought a boy to Jesus. "Here's a boy who has
5 small barley loaves and 2 small fish, but how far will
that go among this crowd?"

Jesus blessed the bread and broke it. The disciples
handed it out and all the people (5,000 men and also
women and children) ate and were satisfied. They even
took up 12 baskets full of leftovers. Amazing.

I happened to think about how we feel that whatever
we have just isn't enough to serve Jesus with. We look
at someone else's talents and say I can't do anything.
What can I do? I don't have any talents or this person
could do it better. We're filled with fear and afraid to
hand over to Jesus our meager offerings.

What do you have today that you could turn over to
Jesus? He can do amazing things with our lives when
we're willing to let Him.

I remember as a child hearing of a woman who didn't
feel as if she could teach someone about Jesus, but she
could bake pies. When someone was new to town, or
illness in the family, or needed encouragement she
took them a pie. She showed Christ through her life of
service.

When we lived in Africa we had a pickup. We had
several of the teachers there who could drive and we
felt confident to let them drive when there was a need,
such as a funeral or a wedding or someone from school
was sick and needed to go to town.

What do you have to give to Jesus for His use? I think
this is a great thought about how to start out the new
year. Start praying that He can use you and that He'll
make clear the opportunities before you.

Remember what a shepherd boy named David did with
5 stones and a sling or how about Moses and his rod.
What's He going to do with your life this year? Wow. I
can hardly wait to see.