Have you ever tried to climb one of those long extension ladders to get to a certain point?  When you look at the task, it may seem impossible.  Yet, you have a desired goal that needs to be accomplished.  But, each step seems so much larger than the last.

  This is how it may seem in the journey called life.  You may have desired tasks and aspirations that fill your heart.  Yet, the steps and factors along the way seem to make it all a lost cause.

  Perhaps you've heard the terms 'not cut out for that' or 'can't do that'.  You have been discouraged by everything around you and have given up.

  Remember one thing each day.  Dreams are like beautiful balloons.  Hot air can make them soar higher.  What does this mean?  Take time to use negative things in a positive way.  Let them encourage you to work harder to reach your desired goal.

  The Lord is your awesome Pilot.  How can you ever go wrong?  He has great plans for your life and for you.  So when you get on the bottom step of that ladder, look up with confidence.  Your Father is right there giving you strength and encouraging you each step of the way.

  If you don't know the Lord, please consider making Him Lord of your life today.  Pray this prayer:  Father come in to my heart and life.  I give all that I am to you.  I will live for you and serve you.  You are my Father, my best friend my everything.  Pilot my life today.  Amen.

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God bless you all!

  

Thought For The Day

 A HEART THAT HAS GOD AS ITS PILOT, FAITH AS ITS COMPASS, PRAYER AS ITS LIFELINE, AND LOVE AS ITS GUIDE WILL FIND THE GREATEST PATHWAY TO A DESTINATION OF PROMISE.

Beautiful Hope

     Have you ever had the experience of dropping something that is made of glass to the floor?  Suddenly this whole and complete item is scattered everywhere in a million pieces.  We try hard to gather it all in some direction again.  But it can be challenging.

  The pathway of life in its complex nature can seem much the same way.  There can be many different pieces in many directions, and no definitive plan of promise.  We try desperately in our own imperfect nature to devise a successful plan.

  However, remember that the imperfection is there.  Whatever we set out to accomplish on our own strength will never produce true prosperity and peace.  Have you ever gotten into an airplane with no one at the helm?

  You would never try to do that.  So what do you do when you are looking for that direction and guidance?  Where can you turn for success in gathering the pieces of life and connecting them into a great plan?

  The answer is Jesus Christ.  Do you know Him as Lord of your life?  If you don't it is very easy to start.  He will come in and take those pieces and interweave them into something so breathtaking.  It will be a beautiful pathway of promise and hope.

  Simply pray this prayer:

  Lord Jesus, it is the desire of my heart to dedicate all that I am to you.  I want to live for you, serve you and love you.  Please come into my heart and life and take control.  Mend all of the pieces into something wonderful that can only come from you.  I give you my love.

Amen.

  If you prayed that prayer you are on the pathway of hope.  The Lord will come in and illuminate the way with the light of his love.  He has a great plan for you and will give you direction and purpose, as well as peace.

  God bless you all!

  

Don't Give Up
Father:
Help me to never lose hope, and to always see the light,
The beauty of your awesome love that is forever there
Even though the path is rugged, help me with all my might
to continue on with strength because you so greatly care.

I can do any thing because you are right there for me
You lift me up and help me throughout each step of the way
When I want to quit, your encouragement comes so perfectly
to lead me to an exciting and brighter, brand new day.
So, Father, I pledge to never give up at any time,
I will look to you for strength, and happiness from your hands
It is in you, where all of the greatest things I will find
I know that you have dynamic promise and an awesome plan!
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The Warmth of Sonshine

     Have you ever had those days where you felt so alone?  You felt like you were in a distant land, far away from everyone.  I'm sure if we really think about it, most of us have had those type of feelings in some form.

  We live in a fast paced, dark ever changing society.  Most people don't care or ever take the time to care about another soul.  For example, what do you do when you are about to enter a door and the person in front of you allows the door to slam shut.   

  How does that make you feel?  Perhaps someone says an unkind word to you because they don't like how you look.  Something like that would tear away at any gentle spirit.

  There are many factors that can reach in to the heart and destroy it.  So what do you do?  How do you empower yourself to walk along your pathway with strength and confidence?  The answer is to step into  the Sonshine.

  No you are not seeing a misspelled word.  I am not referring to traditional rays that come from the sun.  The 'Son' that I am talking about is the light of God's love and presence that we choose to live in.

  How does it work?  Simply ask the Lord to be the Father of your heart and life.  Ask Him to shine His presence and love upon you and be with you.  When you have that moment when you feel so alone and alienated, that beautiful and breathtaking light comes in.

  It begins to shine brightly and wrap you in God's perfect love.  Suddenly, you're a brand new person.  You will never feel loneliness again.

  Simply pray this prayer:

Merciful Heavenly Father:

Please come into my heart and life.  I want to live for you and serve you.  Let your light be my guiding tool and your love surround me always.

Amen

God bless you all! 

  

Thought For The Day

Never give up

Never give in

When the Lord is your Father

YOU WIN.....

Lift your head high and smile

Let happiness fill your heart with love

For when you bring honor and glory

to the Father

HE

WILL

RAISE YOU UP

AND

BLESS YOU

FROM

HEAVEN

ABOVE!

There's a small glimmer of light within the chamber of the heart
Something so beautiful is beginning to take its shape there
The seeds of promise are planted with such great things to impart
and every moment is a special gift that's valued with great care.

Suddenly, that small light slowly begins to intensify
and the essence of something so wonderful begins to grow
The elements of a perfect love are there to glorify
and great wonders of the heart begin to captivate and show.
The composition of faith and trust take their hold with power
The grasp of kindness and motivation move in a great way
The presence of a loving God is there at the perfect hour
Instilling great and magnificent things for a future's day.
Inspiration brings a beautiful gift to hold so closely...........
The seeds take root and something else is starting to take their place
Blooms develop with breathtaking growth to behold perfectly
The awesome composition of great hope is there to embrace.
All at once a strong reflection seems to radiate right through
and the joys of something so genuine are coming a live
The essence of a creative blessing to behold so true
and the wonders of a new creation are beginning thrive.
A dream becomes a future filled with eternal happiness
and the special beauty of a caring person is brought to light
When you see any part of that special glimmer you are blessed
Let it captivate your heart with promise's powerful might.
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Thought For The Day

We live in a hectic and stress-filled world.

When you feel negative thoughts or factors

trying to redesign the person

that God created you to be

TAKE A MOMENT!

CLOSE YOUR EYES AND REFLECT

REMEMBER

THE PRECIOUS BLESSINGS THAT ENRICH YOUR WORLD..

REMEMBER

THE WONDERFUL LOVE, KINDNESS AND UNIQUENESS THAT FILLS YOUR HEART

YOU HAVE HOPE

YOU HAVE PROMISE

HIS NAME IS JESUS!

GIVE ALL OF THE FEELINGS AND PRESSURES

OVER TO HIM

AND LET GO

TAKE A DEEP BREATH

TAKE GOD'S HAND

AND WALK ON

KNOWING THAT HE WILL LIFT YOU UP

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

LORD.........YOU SEE THE FRAGILE POINTS OF MY HEART SO TRUE
IT LOOKS LIKE FAILURES AND IMPERFECTIONS TO ME..
I WANT TO MAKE CHANGES IN ALL THAT I DO
BUT, THROUGH THE WINDOW OF YOUR EYES, YOU SEE BEAUTY.

SWEET POINTS OF PROMISE FOR THE POTTER'S HANDS TO MOLD..
WRITING BLUEPRINTS FOR SOMETHING WONDERFUL IN SIGHT...
WORKING FERVENTLY WITH A PERFECT LOVE UNTOLD
TO CREATE SOMETHING GREAT WITH AN ARTIST'S STRONG MIGHT.
SUDDENLY, I SEE A BRILLIANT LIGHT SHINING THROUGH
IN FAITH....THINGS BEGIN TO LOOK MUCH DIFFERENT TO ME ..
THROUGH THIS SPECIAL GIFT OF HOPE I RECEIVED FROM YOU
MY FAILURES ARE ARTISTRY TO LIFE'S VICTORIES....

Thoughts

     Have you ever stopped to consider what's truly important in life?  If you ask most people, the answer would probably be fame and fortune.  But, when you think about it, neither of those things make you happy or bring you joy.

  True purpose in life goes beyond material things and self-important achievements.  Real purpose is something eternal and lasts forever.  It has within its realm pure happiness and joy that is always there through all seasons.

  So where do you begin your quest to find this true purpose?  It is found the moment that you accept the Lord as your personal Savior and pledge your heart and life to Him.  Any thing worth having comes from His hands of love and grace.

  He has a beautiful plan and purpose for your life that goes far beyond anything you could ever imagine.  But we have to also remember a few key points.  The world in which we live is not perfect.  It is dark and lost.

  So as we are walking along our pathway, there will be bumps along the way.  But the Lord will be there right by our side, helping us and lighting our way.  We never have to worry or fear.

  Again, what's truly important in life?  The Lord and our relationship with Him.  We are to love Him and serve Him and love others.  We are to be His light that blesses other lives.

  So on those days when you are stressed out and worried,  go to the Lord in prayer.  He will lift your burdens and give you the peace you seek.  If you don't know the Lord,  please consider seeking Him today.  Read His word daily.  It is like a breathtaking love song from His heart.

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God bless you all!   

Precious Father:
Your love is like a flowing fountain pure
Timeless, and perfect in every way
Its power always helps me to endure
Through all the busy hours of each day.
It shields me with a mighty strength so bold
and keeps me always in that sacred light
It gives me special joys and grace to behold
and helps me to see all things in your sight.
Its warmth keeps me secure from bitter chill
My heart reaches out sweetly for much more
Lord, I want to be living in your will
I come into your presence through your love's door.

Creating Time

     Here is an odd question.  Think about a few people on your life's pathway.  This can be friends or acquaintances.  What are the color of their eyes?  Most of us probably couldn't even answer that question.  What are their aspirations or dreams?

   It is how we perceive time as an individual that really determines how we will cherish it.  Do we think of it as something that we just trudge through in order to get through the day?  Do we perceive it as a precious empty board ready for the beautiful masterpiece that we can create with the gifts God has given us.

  Most of us would probably say the first statement.  But maybe that is where the problem exists.  Every moment of life is a beautiful fragile gift.  So let your heart open its doors to that concept.

  Realize that God has it all in the palms of His hands.  Take a deep breath.  Start to become aware of each awesome thing large and small around you.  Take time to commune with God and thank Him.

  You will probably notice before long that the stress is gone and so are the fear and anxiety.  You feel a lot more relaxed, at peace and happy.  You will begin to notice the beauty in people and be a blessing in their world as well.

God bless you all.

PRECIOUS GIFTS*************
THE BEAUTIFUL LIGHT OF A CARING HEART COMES SHINING THROUGH A SMILE SO TRUE,
PRESENTED AND UNIQUELY GIVEN TO OTHER HEARTS EACH AND EVERY DAY

A DEDICATED SPIRIT WHO SEES THE WONDER IN LIFE EVERY MOMENT THROUGH,
GIVES THE PRECIOUS GIFT OF TIME WITH LOVE TO HELP OTHERS IN MANY WAYS.
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A DEVOTED SOUL SEES THE POWER OF KIND WORDS OF HOPE GIVEN WITH LOVE
A UNIQUE ROSE OF INSPIRATION THAT STARTS WITH A SEED OF HAPPINESS
AND BLOOMS WITH PROMISE BLESSED BY THE GIFTS FROM THE FATHER IN HEAVEN ABOVE
TO MAKE AN UNBELIEVABLE DIFFERENCE AND ALWAYS DO THE VERY BEST.
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PRECIOUS GIFTS UNIQUELY GIVEN TO BE A GREAT BLESSING FOR OTHERS AND MORE
MIGHTY TOOLS FOR LIFE'S JOURNEY THAT PAVE THE WAY FOR GREATER THINGS TO COME
IT BEGINS WITH A DESIRE AND A GREAT PRAYER KNOCKING AT HEAVEN'S DOOR
SOON, THE GREAT BEAUTY OF CHANGE TAKES PLACE AND REVEALS TO ALL IT HAS BEGUN...........

A Loving, Humbled Heart
Father:
It is my prayer to live life to the fullest each day
With a grateful, and submissive heart full of true love
Always thankful for all the blessings that come my way
Knowing they are all special gifts from your heart above.
It is my prayer to be motivated and to believe
Having faith and knowing that my heart’s dreams will come true
Always being positive that soon I can achieve
Every desire and wish I aspire to.
It is my prayer to touch others with kindness genuine
And to make a difference and be an inspiration
To always be a devoted and helpful true friend
Living each day with persistence and expectation.
Help me to have a dedicated Champion’s heart
Knowing what it all stands for and what it truly means
Everything worth having comes from you right from the start
It is my prayer for a loving, humbled heart, Lord, please