Reflections Of The Heart

As the hour glass of time begins to melt away upon the wings of yesterday, the heart stands in quiet stillness. It watches and awaits as the silhouette of tomorrow's horizon begins to form with exquisite beauty and amazing grandeur. The light of a new beginning illuminates as the dreams of the heart take their place upon hope's journey inspiring the music of the spirit. A vision takes shape with the essence of Faith, Love, and incredible happiness as a new pathway takes its form upon future's timeline. The heart welcomes the minutes as precious gifts, new blessings to further enrich its existence and travels on with excitement at its steps ahead........a brand new year.

May everyone have a blessed, wonderful, happy, amazing Christmas, and a safe happy adventure filled new year. Make it a creative one filled with the blessings your heart desires, and the love your heart personifies. Let kindness be your guide as you touch the lives of others. Count your blessings with greater detail and a heart of grace. Also a very special holiday wish to all of our men and women in the military. Know that our thoughts and prayer are with you this holiday season and always.

Friendship's Song ********* I see the pure light in your eyes so clearly.... It shines like a window into your heart As my spirit searches for more to see I look for the essence of who you are. I see love in the center of it all....... and a kindness and gentleness so true, Humbleness and peace like a waterfall that flows into everything that you do. Humanity that radiates each day A love of life to which none can compare......... I see true beauty in a special way a genuine side so perfect and rare. I open my heart with great happiness..... The bond of friendship forms forevermore For true friends are thankful and always blessed Standing together....that's what friends are for.

The Christmas Pledge Father: I hear the sound of a crying heart on the chilly air, It's reaching out for love and gentleness in every way and then I see your presence come with precious, tender care I'm in awe of your breathtaking hope, more than words can say. At that moment, my heart sees and learns what it all means so true, The lights and pageantry are not important anymore Being a bright source of inspiration like you would do That is the perfect goal that my heart is now striving for. I make this special pledge to you now with all that I am, I'll listen for the needs of other souls attentively I'll look to you at all times, and take hold of your great hand For now my heart really knows what Christmas is meant to be. It's about a precious baby born many years ago, The most precious gift of love was given to everyone Now, we must let that beautiful, great love blossom and show For that's when you know the meaning of...

The Perfect Gift Father, Thank you for being everything I need each day, You're my perfect gift of hope and promise from above Your presence brings beauty to my life in every way Every minute of it all is filled with your bright love. ******************************************* Thank you for your precious love and grace that's always there, Your patience and forgiveness are in abundance, too As you spread your hands, your heart is open with tender care I can truly see all things wonderful that is you. ******************************************** Thanks for taking this broken vessel into your grasp, and beginning a masterpiece, as only you can You fill me with everything good from you that will last All according to your perfect timing and your plan. ******************************************* You are my Father and my best friend beyond all time, my protector, my defender, and my healer, too  Everything I'll need in you my precious ...

Thank You Father I can see the beauty that flows from your heart of love, It is given freely with adoration and grace There are no limitations from the Heavens above Just the breathtaking wonder of your joy and embrace. The seeds of your power are planted with happiness, Each one with great promise and a great purpose in mind to bring wonder and hope and a true heart that is blessed to have contentment, peace and tranquility in kind. Father, I want to draw closer to you each new day, Please give me the clarity to see things as you do I want to see the seeds that you planted in every way Give me a gentle heart of purity just like you. Help me to see every blessing whether large or small, Teach me to have a grateful heart and give thanks with care to understand everything that you do and through it all Show me the importance of a true, thankful heart's prayer. Thankful for everything that makes up who I am, and knowing it will always flo...

The Thanksgiving Table Father: I see a beautiful table set before me, It's all arranged with detail; so lavish and fair The food dishes have been placed down so perfectly Each chair has been positioned with the greatest care. Yet, something feels to be somewhat different this year, There's a breathtaking light that seems to fill the room I look at it all and begin to shed a tear My curious heart yearns to know much more and soon. At the head chair, there's a crown shining brilliantly, As I walk around, things begin to grow more clear The next spot was mine and all that God's done for me Looking at it all, I shed another tear. I saw a space for all of my friends and loved ones and all those from day to day I don't truly know There was a clear picture of what God's love had done A true sense of promise and hope began to show. As I walked further around the room, on my way, Your presence and mighty power grew brighte...

Thought For The Day      Have you ever had days or times in your life when you just felt like giving up?  It just didn't seem worth it anymore.  You've tried and failed.  Most of us have had those moments.  Yet, the question is what do you do?   The trouble stems from one single letter 'I'.  What does that mean?  Well in our imperfect human nature, we try to figure things out and do things on our own.  Guess what?  It never works out.   This is why we need to give total control to the Lord and look to Him for guidance and help.  He is our everything.  Try it today.  

A Peace Filled Heart      Have you ever watched someone try to lift weights?  They try different tasks, keeping their own limitations in mind.  But, you know that the curiosity of human nature always finds a way to make an appearance.  This is when common good sense reasoning goes 'out the window'.  The individual tries a much heavier weight apparatus. and thus feels the heavy burden and poor reasoning of their choice.     So, what does this have to do with every day life?  Consider two very real factors that affect all of us as we live in a dark and stress filled world... fear and worry.  These are both heavy, negative weight apparatuses if you will of every day life.  But, as followers of Jesus Christ, the negative forces have no place or bearing on a positive foundation.  However, if our human nature effects us, we might allow this heavy burden to have a place on our journey.   Fear and worry...

***** THE THANKSGIVING RECIPE PRAYER ***** DEAR FATHER: I come before you with a very thankful heart today..... Humbled and honored for all the wonderful things I see, Asking that you would help me in your own sweet, perfect way to develop the greatest Thanksgiving Day recipe. Starting with a pound of love, and a cup of happiness..... add a dash of laughter and peace, and mix it thoroughly, Stir in the presence of family and friends at its best and if you add some chocolate pie, that's alright with me. Next, blend in memories to brighten each moment gone by..... Add in some warm thoughts and kind words to fill the room so true, Sprinkle it with motivation that keeps the spirit high Realizing that genuine thanksgiving means blessing too. Bestow good food and the hands to prepare it all with care..... and fill each body with grace as they take every bite, Please make each heart observant and always strongly aware of others to remember and pr...

The Glory Of Your Name Lord, There is a breathtaking light that fills my heart so completely, It empowers me with everything I'll ever need each day As I explore and submit my whole being so perfectly The yearning of my heart will be fulfilled in an awesome way. A beautiful peace will fill my spirit and bring joy to me, A wondrous happiness will enlighten my heart with such grace Rugged strength is mine to stand upon wherever I may be There is a brilliant hope that gives me guidance for each time and place. The glory of your name is my foundation to take each step, It is my source of promise and every good thing from above The moment I submit my heart unto you, my path is set Your glory brings the most wonderful and awesome, sweetest love. There is a gratitude and thanksgiving right now in my heart, I love the glory of your name and all that you've given me Even though I may not deserve it, right from the very start It is always there....

Beautiful Spirit      Here is a very important question to consider.  How do you define true success?  Why is this so important?  It is crucial because it is something that defines another aspect of who you are.  Some people define success as having a lot of money.  Others see it as having a top job and reaching set goals.   Now goals are very important.  They give you focus and direction.  But, they are just a small part of the bigger picture.  True success is not something that you can necessarily hold or attain.   Remember what is important.  Anything worth having comes from God.  The most important decision is to live for Him and serve Him.  He then will give us the true necessities like His love and grace, forgiveness and compassion.   He will then provide the real essential factors like happiness, joy, good health, peace and comfort.  He will be everything that you need an...

**A GRATEFUL HEART'S PRAYER *************** FATHER: My heart beholds the breathtaking beauty of another day..... Looking upon everything with a special happiness It fills me with a humbleness, more than words can say As I realize just how, by your grace, that I am truly blessed. I see the points of love that come streaming from your heart so true..... Like the hope of family and friends who are always there Provisions along my journey and strong faith to see me through and the delight of sharing my deepest heart with you in prayer. Creative beauty from your hands that makes every moment shine..... Good health and sharing special time with others in a great way Know I can have a wonderful dream and call it mine You give me the motivation and inspiration for each day. I am so grateful for the blessings that you have given me..... and for teaching me to see them through my heart, both large and small At this season and always, I want to say it happily I am honore...

The Simpler Things Lord Life is a breathtaking gift bestowed from your heart every day, It is fragile and precious to behold for just a time Open my heart to see clearly, Father, in every way Help me to see beauty in things and the good in all I find.  Show me how to make the most of each moment given to me, and to appreciate all that's around me with happiness Give me the insight to look to your presence so perfectly and realize just how much in every aspect that I am blessed. Teach me not to be burdened or to have great worry or fear, But, to concentrate on the simpler things that matter with love Remembering to seek you for your presence is always near You will always make awesome provision from Heaven above. Help me to enjoy simpler things like the love of family, Sharing happy times with a good friend to delight the heart's core Seeing things that really matter is the greatest way to be For it gives you a true sense of gratefulnes...

Insights      Here is a very important question to ask yourself..do you know the Lord?  Some of you may say "Yes, of course I know the Lord.  I go to church when I can."  Others of you may say that you have heard of him.   Why is this such an important issue?  It is so crucial because our world is growing more dark and lost as time passes.  If you don't agree, just simply turn on the news or pick up a newspaper.     It is developing to the point where you are not safe to go anywhere any more.  When you have a deep, personal relationship with the Lord, you can be assured of a beautiful eternal home with him in Heaven.   Also, he will be your light, your peace, your everything as you walk the pathway of your life.  You never have to be afraid, no matter what.  He will watch over you and take care of you.   You might ask 'well why do we see tragic things happen?'.  This is becau...

Thought For The Day Never use the word CAN'T There is always a way There is always a solution when God's precious presence is your light and guiding star Please trust  in  Him today!

***** A SEASON FOR THANKSGIVING***** A PRAYER OF HOPE FATHER: HELP ME TO COUNT EVERY BLESSING, BOTH LARGE AND SMALL EACH DAY AND ENRICH MY HEART WITH YOUR LOVE, GRACE, AND KINDNESS, SO TRUE HELP ME TO KNOW A THANKFUL SPIRIT IN A SPECIAL WAY FATHER, I WANT TO BE A BRILLIANT LIGHT OF HOPE FOR YOU. ************************************************************************ PLEASE SHOW ME HOW PRECIOUS TIME IS, AND TO SPEND IT WISELY AND ALL OF THE PEOPLE IN MY LIFE ARE A SPECIAL GIFT SHOW ME HOW TO REACH OUT TO OTHERS THAT I CANNOT SEE AND WITH YOUR HELP LORD BE A BLESSING AND JOY THAT UPLIFTS. ************************************************************************************** WE GATHER WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY AND GIVE THANKS TO YOU YOU'RE OUR SPECIAL GUEST AT THE HEAD OF THE TABLE, SO FAIR HELP; US TO HAVE A SEASON OF THANKSGIVING THE WHOLE YEAR THROUGH AND TO KNOW WITHIN OUR HEARTS THAT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THERE. AMEN.

The Most Precious Gift Father: Thank you for the wondrous hope of your gentle love, Its light touches my willing heart so perfectly It is a breathtaking gift from Heaven above that brings refreshment and happiness just for me. Your love begins to work in my heart each day, Planting seeds of promise and great dreams so brand new It works hard to take all things unlike you away creating in me a new masterpiece so true. There are no boundaries upon this gift at all, It comes abundantly from your heart with much care and flows with more significance when we may call so that it can be seen so clearly everywhere. It turns anger into peace once again, and takes such intense fear and great worry away Your gift turns the deepest enemies into friends It always carves a new and wondrous pathway. Lord, thank you for the gift of your precious sweet love, Please bless my friends with an abundance of it too I'm grateful for this priceless gift fr...

Heartfelt Thoughts      Have you ever had days when you have gotten up, eager to begin your morning?  But, perhaps as you got more into the day, your thoughts might have changed a bit.  Things seem to go a little more in a different direction.  You then begin to wonder why you even got up, or what is your purpose at all.   This is a common feeling in today's dark and rapidly changing world.  Have you ever noticed just how different people are now from say fifty years ago?  There is hardly any more warmth.  People are always in a rush.  Most of the time, they are rude and uncaring.   All that you have to do is turn on the news or pick up a newspaper.  It can bring you down faster than you can imagine.  So what is the answer?  What can you do?   Well, let's stop for a moment and consider the example of someone who has to go to a wedding.  What are some of the things that they do?...

A DREAM IS A TREE OF HOPE WAITING TO BE PLANTED IN THE GARDEN OF TOMORROW. IT STARTS WITH ONE GENUINE SEED SO FIRMLY ROOTED IN SOLID GROUND. IT IS THEN ENRICHED WITH FAITH BELIEF AND INSPIRATION. IT IS SOON NURTURED BY MOTIVATION DETERMINATION AND DEDICATION. THE PERFECT FOUNDATION OF PRAYER, AND THE LOVE OF TRUE FRIENDS AND FAMILY WHO ARE ALWAYS THERE ARE THE WARMTH AND BLESSING THAT HELP IT TO BLOSSOM AT ITS GRANDEST SCALE. SOON, THE SEED BECOMES A PLANT AND THEN A BEAUTIFUL TREE BEGINS TO EMERGE. .... AN ACCOMPLISHED REALITY.......A DREAM COME TRUE ** THE HEART LOOKS BACK AND MARVELS AT HOW IT CAN DO ANYTHING BY BEING THE GENUINE BEAUTIFUL GIFTED AND BLESSED PERSON THAT THE LORD HAS PLANNED FOR THEM TO BE. THEY CAN CATCH THE STARS OF HOPE AND MAKE THEM THEIRS. NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WHEN YOU HAVE FAITH AND BELIEVE.

Father, look into the depths of my heart so true, Please begin a wonderful work with love and care Create something with your hands so special and new For your anointing to none could ever compare. Fill me with the light of your promise and your love, Let me see through the eyes of my heart perfectly Surround me with your spirit from Heaven above May the best of who you are now move within me. Let my faith grow like a beautiful flowers bloom Help me to have compassion and know kindness too Give me sincerity and joy and please make room for trust and peace in everything that I must do. Let the beauty of your work touch others around, As your happiness from my heart just shines so bright May a special kind of blessing right now be found and let it all be so pleasing in your great sight. Father, when you look at me there is one thing I pray that you will see gratefulness and thankfulness too I will strive to be like you each and every day and...

The Beautiful Spirit ***** A spirit that sees the energy & true beauty of life so genuinely As its song fills it with great happiness completely and totally from within The brilliance of pure love's light of hope is a light house that guides it so perfectly Kindness and a gentle nature are a compass from where all footsteps begin. Faith is the rugged strength and foundation that keeps everything so stable & clear Prayer is the eternal lifeline and fountain that flows with hope, peace, & happiness A caring spirit that can see the best in everything with a heart that is dear and realizes with gratefulness and gratitude just how much it is truly blessed. The beautiful spirit is a precious & delicate gift from God's heart so true It's a creative masterpiece that is wonderful & breathtaking to behold It is a ray of refreshment that enriches lives & makes each day so brand new By giving so much of itself & singing its song of...

A Heart Of Thanksgiving Father, When I take time to reflect upon all that is around me, Every beautiful thing that fills my life, large and small so true My heart overflows with pure wonder and great humility As I am in awe at the great blessings I receive from you. I don't realize just how truly fortunate I have become, Always looking for something more and so really unaware Something so magnificent and miraculous has begun You are already anointing my life with beauty and care. You gave me a salvation that is a priceless gift of love and an eternal bond with you that grows stronger every day All the wonderful expressions of hope from Heaven above It seems to bless each moment of my life in a special way. I see it in the caring of a friend that is there for me, and in the fellowship of family so faithful and true It shines in the light of a strangers kindness so perfectly There are blessings all around me in everything that I do. Than...

Lord, bless my precious friends every day Please watch over them from Heaven above Let them know your presence in a great way Be their source of strength with your awesome love. Let them know that you're always there so true You are all that they need from start to end There's nothing in the world that you can't do You are a devoted and trusting friend. May they feel a special comforting grace and see the unfolding of your great hands Let them feel you're with them in all they face You have everything at your sweet command. Lord you're the Provider of everything They need to come to you in silent prayer All of their cares and worries they must bring Father it will all then be yours to bear. Father you will make a new, special way You are their brilliant light forever more You will lead them to a much greater day There are so many mighty things in store! Amen

**** The Window of My Heart ***** Please look into the window of my heart so true, Genuinely seeking just who I really am Prepared to see everything in a light so new and learn bright and brilliant things as only you can. See the purest beauty of a light that shines there This truly perfect love that seems to glow so bright Kindness, compassion, consideration and care The definition of beautiful that is right. See the happiness and smile I wear on my face and the blessings that mean so much to me My greatest zest for life that fills every space of my heart and all that I'm determined to be. So begin to look clearly and with direct sight At all that is fine focused and comes from within Seeing who I really am with all of your might Through the chambers of the heart is where it begins.

Lord, you are my peace, the comfort of my soul; You are the light that shines brightly within me Father, you are the answer that makes me whole I look to you with my heart so perfectly. In you, there's healing that mends my brokenness There's great happiness that sends sadness away Your spirit gives my heart beauty and rest Lord, you are my protecting force for each new day. You share the tears that I'm feeling so true and wrap me in your presence and warm embrace I find new hope and promise each day in you and long to see your glory and loving face. Amen

Thought For The Day The greatest playwright in the world has the greatest actors the best props the most beautiful scenery. He has the perfect sense of timing never misses a curtain call and always gets a standing ovation. He has the ideal theme always has the most awesome ending and weaves the plot line with great ease. The playwright is always positive and upbeat His actors know how much they are truly appreciated and adored. The playwright is a master craftsman He is an artistic wonder who always comes out with a prizewinning production. He is loving, caring, considerate kind and always on the job. Do you know his name? JESUS!

As I gaze at the beautiful sunset of a blessing filled day My heart reflects upon each moment of grace so carefully My spirit is uplifted with happiness in a wholesome way Realizing the true gifts of promise that have been given to me. Great thankfulness and gratefulness fill my heart to overflowing Just knowing the genuine value in all things both large and small and the beautiful dreams that a trusting heart of pure faith will bring When I see the true promise and the strong potential of it all. Although I may not know anything about tomorrow's hour There is one thing that I know deep in my heart with all certainty It will be a true horizon of promise with a bright power As I see the real blessing within my heart so positively.

     Here is a question that most of us could probably answer.  Have you ever felt like a failure?  Have you ever had days when, no matter how hard you work and give it your all you seem to get criticized and take ten steps backward?   Do you feel like success is beyond your reach?  Honestly, most of us could answer yes.  But, here is one thing we need to keep in mind.  We need to remember that as humans we are imperfect.   Yes, I said that word.  There is only one definition of perfect and that is Jesus.  The Lord knows our short comings.  But, here is the awesome news!  He loves us just the same!   We can ask for forgiveness and always find it.  It will also be accompanied by mercy, love and grace.  So if the Lord forgives us, why shouldn't we forgive ourselves?  He will help us to grow and develop if we ask him.  We are made perfect through him.   So don't try to be perfe...

***** Prepare me to be your humbled instrument at your command a work in progress made beautiful by your love and grace Teach me how to open my heart to listen for your plan giving each and every great part its special time and place. ***** I pledge your will to be the clear voice of my heart No matter what I may face as I follow your love's light Help me with your patience to understand right from the start and to be a trusting, pleasing child in your sweet sight. ***** My Lord you are my everything and the light of my heart Your dear, and precious voice is my compass for every day I will always hold it close to me as the greatest part of who I am in your image, as you prepare my way.

     Okay, it is time for each one of us to stop, reflect, and take notice.  There has been so much disarray and anger in our nation.  It is time for us to come together, regardless of our differences and personal opinions.  You may not like our current President.  But, he is our President and deserves our respect and honor.   We must respect our nation and come together as its people, united and peaceful.  Do we see what's happening around our land?  The tragic situations that occur that result in the senseless loss of innocent lives?   Let's join together to pray for peace, love, and the Lord's presence to heal our land.  Everyone please set aside at least ten minutes a day to pray for our nation.   Will you all agree to that?  Let's pray for our leaders, whether you like them or not.  We can make a difference one moment at a time. ******************************* Lord, please heal our land with yo...

Lines Of Hope      Have you ever had days when you felt so alone and down that you just wanted to take a moment and cry?  But, you figured what's the use, no one would even care.  It would just be a waste of tears and time.   Probably most of us have had days similar to that.  Yes, even in the life of a believer.  Deep down in your heart you just have these feelings of giving up.  So, what do you do?  Have you ever heard someone say 'never be an impulse shopper'?   Never let feelings, especially short term intense feelings govern the person that you are and are meant to be.  Stop, take a deep breadth, and close your eyes in quiet reflection.   Start with one important fact.  YOU ARE UNIQUE AND VERY SPECIAL!  YOU ARE NOT ALONE!  You'll probably say then, well I have no one.  YES, YOU DO!  YOU HAVE A FATHER AND A BEST FRIEND WHO IS ALWAYS WITH YOU AND THERE FOR YOU!   I...

Father, when I hear your name everything stands still, There's a beauty and a peace that fills the air My heart yearns to know you and your perfect will and feel your love with a joy beyond compare. Your love is like the sun in a cloudy sky, Suddenly, things begin with a hope a new My spirit leaps with delight and starts to cry Father, let more of your tender grace come through. For you are the key that unlocks every door, You are the strong foundation on which to stand We seek out your face and desire much more Let us see your power by your great command. You are the true center of all for all time, The answer to each question that one would ask Living for you is the greatest gift I'll find I could never have a more wonderful task. Amen