Lord, sometimes I just don't understand,

and I look with my heart up to you

Searching for some meaning and a plan

Looking for your strength in all I do.

You see the essence of my heart's core,

and the sadness that seems to be there

and reach out with your love forevermore

to show me how much you really care.

You whisper you will show me the way

Faith and prayer are tools to take me through

Peace and comfort will be there each day

All I need to do is trust in you.

For I may not see things completely,

But, you're at the center of it all

So, things will be the best it can be

You will be there whenever we call.

When I don't understand and feel sad,

You are my lighthouse for a new day

Your presence and power make me glad

and fill me so, more than words can say.

Amen

Love is such a precious, delicate gift
that captivates and beautifies the heart
A light of hope that bestows every wish
and provides great happiness from the start.....
*****It comes in like a pure ray of blessing
and slowly begins to touch and renew
A fountain of pure life with every good thing
Its power is unmatchable and true.....
*****It will never fumble, fail, or faulter
But, grow even stronger with each new day
True love is like a bright star of wonder
that beautifies life in its own sweet way.....

A Prayer For Peace

Father:

We welcome the power of your healing presence to flow mightily,

 and begin to heal the brokenness and divisions in our great land

Awaken the beauty of this nation with a love so perfectly,

mold and shape a wonderful new creation with your great and mighty hands.

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 Fill every mind and heart with the light of your love and glory so true,

help us all to see with the purity of your presence and sweet care

and live with understanding and brotherhood, as only you would do,

Our hearts cry out to you, Lord, to help us get this great nation repaired.

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Let there be devotion and respect, once again, in a mighty way,

May every heart join together, right now, as one nation serving you

Unite us as a people and take us to a new and brighter day

Knowing that each one of us is unique and special in all we do.

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Bless all of our leaders, and give them the wisdom to do the best thing,

Encourage us every day to pray for them and for our great nation, too

Let there be restoration and healing and the great things that it brings

Please give us your hope and promise Lord, and your joy and peace each day through.

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Amen  

Thought For The Day

When you feel like giving up.....

and

as you look around in utter disbelief

at all of the disarray in the world around you

REMEMBER

THE LIGHT IN A CHAMPION'S HEART

ONLY GETS BRIGHTER

WHEN THE RACE GETS MORE COMPLEX

SO

Keep your eyes on your Coach (Jesus)

listen to His guidance

and

keep going!

with great strength, courage and endurance

and the inspiration that comes

from a Coach

that never leaves you or gives up on you

but

pushes you to new and greater heights of victory

shining brightly

with an awesome love from His heart

His instruction

will teach you

to pray for others

overcome obstacles

and

grow even more

into

THE GREATEST CHAMPION

THAT YOU CAN BE!

LETTER TO DADDY
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I LOOKED INTO YOUR FACE AND KNEW IT WAS TIME TO SAY GOODBYE
MY HEART BROKE INTO A MILLION PIECES YES IT IS SO TRUE
BUT GOD GAVE ME RUGGED STRENGTH AND COURAGE THOUGH I ASKED HIM WHY
HE DRIED EACH ONE OF MY TEARS AS I SAID GOODBYE TO YOU.

HE HELPED ME TO UNDERSTAND THAT THIS TRIAL IS NOT FOR LONG
AND UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN YOU WILL BE IN MY HEART ALWAYS
LIKE A BEAUTIFUL RAY OF SUNSHINE YOU'LL BE MY GREATEST SONG
AND MY ANGEL IN HEAVEN WATCHING OVER ME FOR ALL OF MY DAYS.
THOUGH I CANNOT BE WITH YOU I REMEMBER YOUR HAPPINESS
AND ALL OF THE WONDERFUL THINGS YOU HAVE GIVEN TO ME
THE FACT THAT I AM YOUR DAUGHTER MAKES ME FEEL SO VERY BLESSED
YOUR MISSION AS THE GREATEST FATHER WAS DONE SO PERFECTLY.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY DAD IN HEAVEN JOHN LETO AUGUST 10
I MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU DADDY.

New Pathways

     Drew was excited about starting his new job.  He knew that it would be a challenge.  But, he felt deep in his heart that he was prepared for the challenge.  No one believed that he could ever fulfill his dreams.  He never knew his birth parents.  He was given up for adoption at an early age.

  Yet, a kind older couple adopted him and gave him a chance at a successful life.  It was when he got into high school that he met a teacher who became his mentor.  This teacher introduced him to Jesus Christ. Drew started going to church with him.  He eventually gave his heart to the Lord.

  Drew began to study harder, and eventually made straight a's.  He dedicated his future to the Lord.  His teacher helped him get a full scholarship to college.  Well, he graduated college at the top of his class.  Now, with the Lord's help, he had gotten a job with one of the top firms in town.

  It had been wonderful the first few days.  Drew had made a lot of new friends.  His boss was greatly impressed with his work.  But, when he told a co-worker 'God bless you' and bowed his head in the lunchroom to pray, things began to change.

  Suddenly, his co-workers began to alienate him.  His boss called him into his office and told him that it must stop immediately.  If it didn't he would lose his job.  Drew was devastated.  He had gotten a chance on the pathway to his dream.

  Yet, despite all of that, he couldn't turn his back on his best friend Jesus.  He was everything to him.  Jesus came first in his life above all things.  Drew called his teacher friend, and together they attended a prayer meeting that night.

  They sought God's will, direction, and protection.  Drew knew what had to be done.  He wasn't afraid because he knew that the Lord would be right there with him.

  Drew arranged for time to speak with his boss the next day.  "I am sorry sir,"  He said.  "But, my Lord is everything to me.  My faith is a part of who I am and I believe that should be respected."  His boss bowed his head and thought for a moment.

  Drew simply looked up and closed his eyes, waiting on the Lord.  His boss cleared his throat.  "Young man,"  He said, stretching out his hand to shake Drew's.  "You are correct.  I apologize for any ill feelings."

  Drew smiled brightly.  He thanked his boss and couldn't wait to call his teacher with the good news.  They attended service that night and thanked the Lord for his goodness.  Drew was honored.  He had stood up for his Savior, and now was even praying for his boss and co workers to be saved!

THE END.

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