The Most Precious And

Priceless Gift

The most precious and priceless gift

was given

many years ago

It was presented so humbly

and simply

YET

It was the best gift ever given

It was priceless

It was fragile

It accomplished so much

This gift 

was the gift of Salvation

presented

through

a precious little baby being born

God's beloved Son

It was the gift of pure perfect love

from God's heart

So 

this Christmas

let us remember that gift

and ponder 

 how blessed we are to receive it

with a humbled heart

When we look for the perfect gift

let us be a light 

that reflects that breathtaking love

this is a precious gift 

given back to God

and 

give that beautiful light to others

through

various ways

so that they may be blessed

and

more lights

will shine brightly

in

 God's mighty Kingdom

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God bless you all.

Thoughts To Ponder

The greatest gift that you

can give someone

is

the gift of HOPE

an encouraging word

a bright smile

a helpful act of love

 a prayer

Be a beautiful extension

of 

the Lord's precious love

let His light

radiate through your life

Whatever they may need

try to be there

to be an uplifting

source of promise

and

make

someone else's world

illuminate

with

a new breathe

and a new direction

Be

God's instrument of HOPE

TODAY!

Something From The Heart

     We have officially started one of the most beautiful seasons of the year..Christmas.  Now, the shopping madness begins.  People go in search for the ideal present for everyone on their holiday list.  Remember, it has to be something awesome for a great price.  So, what do you look for?

  As a society, we forego the precious gift of spending quality time with family on Thanksgiving and the day after.  Instead, we make unnecessary trips to endless amounts of stores just so we can get a bargain.  Unfortunately, the person will most likely return it after the holidays any way.

  So, when are we going to stop, take a breathe and remember the true meaning of this season?  Think about the precious gift that God gave to us.  He gave us the beautiful gift of salvation through his Son, Jesus.  We need to make the Lord the center of our celebration.

  We need to realize all of the many gifts and blessings that he has given and continues to give to us.  Let us rejoice and praise him.  But, consider this, too.  If you want to find the perfect gift for someone, look inside of your heart.

  There are endless possibilities of personal gifts that you can give that mean more than you can imagine.  Take the time before you consider rushing out to the stores and making retailers richer.

  Let's put the Christ back in Christmas and the human spirit back in gift giving.

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God bless you all.

Thoughts To Ponder

A Smile.....

is a beautiful key

It unlocks the door to the soul...

It fulfills the energy of the spirit...

but..

most of all

it provides a clear light

into

the window of the heart and mind

allowing happiness and joy

that can only come from the Lord

to 

change and renew

restore

and reflect

upon 

the very best

the very brightest

and

the most breathtaking

beauty

so pure and precious 

that can only come

from 

God above.

Thoughts From The Heart Strings

The greatest pain that 

anyone can ever feel

is

the pain of

not knowing the peace and joy

of the Lord.

When a heart is without 

that breathtaking feeling

it is like

walking out into a snowstorm

with no shoes

You allow the stresses

and burdens of an unsaved world

to alter the greatest part of who you can be.

But,

when you have that peace and joy

that comes from the Lord's heart 

NOTHING CAN EVER 

ALTER YOU IN ANY WAY

YOU ARE GOD'S BEAUTIFUL CHILD

AND HE WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU

SO

IF YOU WANT THAT PERFECT PEACE AND JOY

SIMPLY RECITE THIS PRAYER:

MERCIFUL FATHER:

I YEARN TO DRAW NEARER TO YOUR PRESENCE.  MY HEART IS YOURS.  MY LIFE IS YOUR CLAY UPON WHICH TO MOLD YOUR MASTERPIECE.  PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR WONDERFUL PEACE AND JOY.  GUIDE ME WITH YOUR LOVE FOREVER.  AMEN.

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GOD BLESS YOU ALL 

A Thanksgiving Heart
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Lord,

Thank you for the wonder of another brilliant day,
and the breathtaking beauty that fills my world so true
I'm grateful for your great hands that always make a way
and for your sweet love that lights my journey each day through.
Thank you for the blessing of true friends and family
and for the laughter that fills my heart with happiness
I am grateful for the promise that you see in me
I can always achieve for you help me to be the best.
Father, help me to have a humbled heart in your sight
and to give thanks for all of my blessings large and small
I want to live with hope and to be a beautiful light
So that others see you and the wonder of it all.
So, let Thanksgiving be something special all year through
A way of the heart that we all will greatly strive for
Realizing that we are fortunate and so blessed too
We give thanks to you Lord for it all and so much more.
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Take a moment please and leave a comment below about what you are truly thankful for. Have a blessed Thanksgiving everyone.

A Beautiful Thanksgiving

     When you think about Thanksgiving, what comes to mind?  Perhaps it might be the historical meaning of it all.  Maybe it might be an elaborate food menu and family and friends.  

 

   But, the true meaning of Thanksgiving goes far beyond all of the traditional definitions.  The real meaning begins with a humbled heart.  It is not just a holiday.  It is a frame of mind that defines each day throughout the year.

 

  Take a few days and try a small experiment.  First, look at all of the things around you.  This means look at everything.  Have you ever seen the beauty of a horizon?  Have you ever marveled at the deep blue of the sky or the perfection of the stars?

 

  Take a deep breathe and enjoy the freshness as it fills you.  Now examine the inner parts of your world.  Look at your family, your friends, and all of the wonderful things that incorporate your life.

 

  Next, take some time to look at the people around you.  There is always going to be someone who is not quite as blessed as you are.  So, a humbled heart realizes how fortunate they are to be blessed to such an extent.  

 

  Remember, blessings come in all packages large and small.  Where do they come from?  They come from the heart of a loving and merciful God.  So, the true meaning of Thanksgiving is to give God love and gratitude for his awesome goodness every moment.

 

  But, let's take it a step further.  It also means taking that blessing and sharing it with others so that their lives may also be enriched.  Count your many blessings.  Give thanks to the Lord for all that he has bestowed from his heart.

 

  If you don't know the Lord, please simply recite this prayer:

 

Most gracious Lord:  It is with a humbled heart that I come before your throne, seeking to know more of you.  I am so thankful for all of the wonderful things in my life.  I give my heart and life to you.  Please come into my life and be my Lord.  Amen.

 

Have a blessed Thanksgiving everyone!

 

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God bless you all!