***** 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.

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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.
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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.

Wonders

Have you ever watched the moment when a young child tries to take its first steps?  They are not totally aware of the meaning of it all.  Yet they get up take a few steps and fall.

But then a parent comes and picks them up.  They open their arms wide and protect and guide the child as he tries again.  This time he has a little more of a strong and assured foundation.

Can we apply this scenario to our everyday lives?  We face hard and difficult situations where we can't see an answer or solution.

We fall agonize and are ready to give up.  But it is at that very last moment when hope's most beautiful light comes in.

The Lord lifts us up puts us back on our feet and protects and guides us to victory. 

So don't jump out of the life boat just yet.  Be of good courage.  The Master will bring victory.

Never Let Go

When it feels like you are all alone and no one seems to care,
You work hard and give it your all and it all seems so in vain
A hand of mercy reaches out and let's you know they are there
To lift you up, inspire you and listen to you complain.

They will be your stronghold and courage asking nothing in return,
Just to be a pillar and light of hope you desperately need
Waiting to give you wisdom and promise and help you to learn
Success and victory start with a very special seed

Suddenly you realize where comes this very special love
From a trusted Father, sweet best friend, and Creator so true
It's like a beautiful fountain of blessings from Heaven above
So you are never alone or empty in all that you do.

Beautiful Spirit

***** 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 motivation so bold.

**************************************************************By ME

When I feel Like Quitting

There are days when I feel like giving up and going away
Nothing seems to work exactly as it should work anymore
I have given it all that I can and have nothing else to say
I feel so broken and confused right to my very heart's core.

But then something whispered quietly and peacefully to me,
You are a beloved child of the precious Lord God above
He has you wrapped safely in His mighty arms so perfectly
He is taking care of everything for you by His grace and love.

When you feel heart getting sad and down look up to Him with care
He will give you divine peace, comfort and understanding
He will be the strong step right beside of you and always be there
You will find hope in His name, promise and no more suffering.

At that moment, I dropped to my knees and looked towards Heavens sky
There will never be a moment again when I start to feel sad
My Father will provide for me and help me to always get by
He will give me his delight and comfort and will make me glad.

Thank you my precious Father for everything that you do
Thank you for all that you give from your great heart with generosity
I place myself in your hands and will always depend on you
You are my source, my happiness my everything for eternity.  😊

True Happiness

How does the heart find the meaning of true happiness,
The definition of what success should really be
A life of peace and tranquility free from distress
Where the heart finds meaning, hope and harmony.

It is not found in something that is bought or sold,
or something that can ever be attained
But it is something that makes you complete and whole
Yet to the human mind it cannot be explained.

It is a special gift that comes from the Father's hands
and cultivated by faith and courage too
True Happiness is part of the Father's great plan
It is the result of the relationship between Him and you.

So delight in the happiness that you share
Send your greatest thanks to Heaven above
He's your everything and he does care
Send your gratitude to Him with 💘 love.

My Envision Of Home

I envision the beauty of the home that awaits me,
Its precious grandeur I cannot even begin to express
Your masterful creation as far as the eyes can see
A mansion and garden filled with peace, hope and 😊 happiness.

I will get to see your sweet presence right before me
Give you all my 💘 love and hug you as tight as I can
You give me your great approval so perfectly
and strengthen me by your presence and your mighty hands.

There's a beautiful peace that seems to be everywhere,
and an understanding that cannot be explained
I revel in the glory of your 💘 love and great care
I will be a new person and never quite the same.

I envision the beauty of the 🏡 Home that awaits me
This precious sweet gift and blessing with you above
There is no greater more breathtaking place to be
My forever home to live with you filled with love.

Awesome Revelations

     Can you stop for a moment and imagine what pure, genuine love really is?  I am not talking about the definition that we might produce in our own human context.  Think about a love that is so pure, so powerful, and unbreakable.

     It can never be shaken or destroyed.  It grows stronger and more breathtakingly beautiful.  Now consider where this love comes from.  It comes from a wondrous heart that is so big, so giving, and kind.

     I am talking about a Heavenly Father who loves His children with a love that even the human mind cannot fathom.  You are His beloved child.  You are so precious and adored by Him.

     He has given you the gifts of salvation and grace so that you might be forgiven and set free.  So, here is the question to consider.  How can you feel like you have no purpose or meaning?  If you ever feel that way stop.

     You are royalty.  You are the child of the King of Kings.  He has everything in the palm of His hands.  His arms are outstretched to guide you through your journey like a new dad guiding a child to walk.

     Walk on with great strength, hope and confidence.  Your Heavenly Father loves you so much.  Together, nothing is impossible.

When I Face Fear

When I face fear my heart is frozen in time,
It fractures my spirit with its powerful hold
My soul yearns for peace but gets great stress in kind
I long for something better to unfold.

Suddenly a beautiful light surrounds me
I feel like a weight is being taken away
You come in with a hope and joy so perfectly
and show me there will be a much brighter day.

You tell me everything will be ok now
You are protecting me and covering me with love
😱 Fear will have no place and will disappear somehow
You have everything in your control from above.

God Bless

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

You Are...

Jesus...

You are the light that brings hope to each one of my days,
You are my foundation on which to stand to be strong and tough
You are the source of my answers in so many ways
You are my peace and comfort when I have had enough.

You are my Father who takes care of me through it all,
You are my best friend who will always be by my side
You are my teacher who will keep me standing so tall
You are my sanctuary in which I will abide.

You are my healer who keeps me always on my toes,
You are my defender who helps me to always stand and go
You are my protector who takes care of all of my woes
You are my Saviour with sweet love that you always show.

You are my Lord and all of those things my heart can now dream of,
I reach out to you Father yearning for so much more
I can feel your presence flowing from Heaven above
My ❤ heart can see your beauty just waiting at the door.

Amen

Your Smile

Lord

How can I tell you how much your 😃 smile means to me
It's like a beautiful Ray of sunshine each day
It uplifts my ❤ heart and soul so perfectly
And helps me to face the future in such a great way.

How can I tell you what your 😃 smile means so true
It's like a beautiful Ray of 💘 love to impart
When I give you my spirit in everything I do
Your 😃 smile and all that you are become a part of my heart.

What Do I Do?

What do I do when I feel so alone some days?
I feel like I've failed and that no one seems to care
I feel broken and I cry out in my own way
But when I search for someone no one is there.

Suddenly the spirit of peace gently touches me
I feel like I'm surrounded by love I can't explain
I long for some comfort in my ❤ heart so perfectly
To restore and rebuild me and ease the great pain.

Your love comes in and touches me with joy so true
It makes me into someone new not like before
I yearn to know much more of this in all I do
And send a perfect message right up to Heavens door.

You see how much my pain is healing and it brings delight
There is so much excitement you have just for me
I am your child growing stronger in your sight
You will be my inspiration for eternity.

Thoughts

***** A HORIZON OF PROMISE *****

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.

✝ CrossSection

Have you ever been on a relatively unfamiliar pathway and suddenly found yourself at a crossroads?  This statement can be interpreted in two contexts.  First, it can be interpreted as when you travel.  The second can be interpreted by what scenarios you encounter.

Well, in your own mind you may seem 😕 confused and indecisive.  That is understandable for any of us.  In our own humanity we are imperfect.  We can't see logical solutions.

But, take a moment to consider this point.  If ever we want to discover something new like an auto repair we consult a manual.

Well in this case the best manual is available the word of God.  It is a lifeline to the Father's heart and wisdom.  The second part of that manual is prayer.

When we connect to the Father in such a way it is like a beautiful lighthouse guiding our 🚶 steps.

He is our Father.  He holds tomorrow.  Why not invest in the greatest life manual you can imagine!

Determination

Lord...

My heart is so determined to find the perfect way,
To worship you with all that I am and all that I can be
I want to give my all to you each and every day
And have you always see something special Lord in me

Help me to be your vessel and fill me with your love,
Use me to spread your Kingdom joy with great happiness
I want others to see you in me from above
When you are with me Lord I am always at my best.

All That I Am Is Defined By You

Father...

As I look for the meaning of who I am, so perfectly
I am looking for something exciting and challenging, too
I am not defined by what the world may see when they look at me
Everything that I am and all I am destined to be comes from you.

Lord, you are the light that shines promise and hope into my soul,
Your heart is the beautiful fountain of refreshing peace that enlightens me
Your 💘 love comes in and restores me by your grace complete and whole
In the glory of your presence is where I always want to be.

Lord, the meaning of who I am and will be is found in you,
I am your precious child defined by you forevermore
I seek your beautiful spirit and precious face in all I do
Lord, I can see the light of your presence at Heavens great 🚪 door

Amen

Wonders

**** 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.

In My Greatest Daydreams

In My greatest daydreams, I see everything you want me to be
I can see a beautiful path just waiting for you and I
Together, we'll do whatever it takes with love so perfectly
and watch the movement of your great power from the Heavens on high.

In my greatest daydreams, I can see something amazing and true
It is your faithfulness around every corner that I may take
No matter what or where or when I can always count upon you
You are my Father, always interceding just for my sake.

Amen

If I Could Look Into Your Eyes

Father

If I could look into your eyes I would see everything
My heart would see all those things that it would hold special and dear
I wouldn't have to be burdened by what the hours may bring
I'd never have to fill my ❤ heart with worry or intense 😱 fear.

If I could look into your eyes I'd see love beyond words
It is a love that is abundant, perfect and so free
It would be the greatest message that I've ever heard
It would be fitted with great things just in store for me.

If I could look into your eyes I'd see tomorrow's great shore
All of the wonderful dreams that I seek would then be right in sight
I send you my love Lord and yearn for your power even more
I seek your beautiful eyes Lord and your presence with strong might.

Amen