A fragile rose is picked from God's garden with love,
It's radiant beauty is like none that you will find
It is nurtured so sweetly by God's hands above
and cultivated by a Father's grace so kind.
It is given a purpose so defined and true,
to bring pure light and promise to a special place
Spreading pure happiness so breathtaking and new
A wonderful blessing from the Father's embrace.
It is then new seeds begin to blossom with care,
and the Father's love starts to shine so brilliantly
Something so wondrous and perfect is truly there
The Father looks on and approves of all He sees.
"Well done!" He proclaims with a smile of His great plan
His gift had done well more than words could ever say
He gave humble thanks and praise as only He can
and blessed His creation more on this special day.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL

Thought Of The Day

Don't let fear and worry

govern who you are

Don't let others steal your joy

and determine who you are meant 

to be

Give God total control

Let faith be your compass

Block out the negatives

with

the love and joy

of the

Lord

Let Him

determine

who

you are

and

who you are meant to be

SOMEONE AWESOME

AND

SPECIAL!

      Words are like mounds of clay.  If you use them correctly and shape them the right way, they can become a beautiful masterpiece.  But, if they are developed incorrectly, they can develop into an ugly shaped source of unhappiness.

  If we examine the world around us, words are used improperly.  Has someone ever said something cruel and unkind to you?  Many of us have experienced this at some point.  You try with all of your being to overlook their insensitivity, but, it hurts your heart inside.

  Yet, there are others whose few words of encouragement have motivated us and uplifted our souls.  So, what does this all mean to our own individual journey?  If we are followers of Christ, He wants us to be just like Him.

  Throughout His journey upon the earth, many had said unkind words to Him.  Yet, He never responded in the same manner.  He always used perfect love in all of His fellowship.

  The Lord desires for us to use His love as a building tool to reach out to others.  So, as we build words in fellowship with others on our journey, we should do so in a thoughtful and considerate manner.  We should build continuous masterpieces with the love of God.

  This also includes those instances when someone responds negatively.  What??  How on earth do you respond with love when someone hurts your heart??  It is not easy at all.  This is especially true in our own human way.

  But, we must not look at things in our own perspective.  We must view them through God's perspective.  How can negative words hurt that badly when you are a child of God?  Perhaps the person is hurting inside.

  Smile and respond in kind.  Do something nice for them.  Pray for them.  You'll find much brighter rays of sun upon your journey when you seek THE SON!
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Thought For The Day

The greatest thing

that a heart can reach for...

cannot be

bought, for any price

IT IS PRICELESS...

IT IS

YOUR BEST

THE BEAUTIFUL AND UNIQUE STAR

OF PROMISE

THAT GOD DESIGNED YOU TO BE

Always reaching

for the greatest dreams,

and 

the most awesome blessings

that 

He has for you

NEVER GIVING UP

NEVER LOOKING AT OBSTACLES

BUT KEEPING YOUR FOCUS

ON HIM

AND

SHINING BRIGHTLY

WITH

HIS GREAT LOVE!

Contemplations

     Suppose that you are the winning contestant on a game show.  You are the big winner, and are given the choice to choose between four prizes.  The first prize is a million dollars.  The second prize consists of luxuries for the rest of your life.  The third prize is a successful career.  The fourth prize is a greater knowledge of and relationship with the Lord.  Which would you choose?

  Okay, most people in today's society would probably favor the first two.  But, that is where great wisdom comes in to play.  How do we envision things? What do they mean to us?  What is most important to us?  Most people, when they go to purchase a car, tend to look at what the car looks like and what its features are.

  Is that really more important than what's under the hood?   We need to pray for the proper instruments that will allow us to navigate our life's path in the best way.  If we ask God for His wisdom, and the insight to be able to envision life through His eyes, He will help us.

  So, let's return to the first question.  The unpopular answer is the best one.  Factors like money, success, and luxuries are unimportant if we don't have God in our lives.  Why?  This is because any thing worth having can only come from Him.

  The moment that we make Him Lord of our life, His joy fills our hearts.  He becomes our source, our answer and everything.  Wouldn't you rather have the things that come from His hands of grace and love?  You certainly would!

They are the priceless gifts that are worth more than you could ever imagine!

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Dear Lord,

Please bless my dear friends.  Help them to see and experience your presence so powerfully in their lives.  Come into their hearts, and be their Lord forever.  Amen

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A Woman of Strength ******

There's a quiet beauty that radiates from her so perfectly
A wonderful light that shines from the window of her heart so true
A beautiful, loving, caring, and kind nature for all to see
As she strives to be at her very best in all that she may do.
The flame of hopes and dreams burns brightly within her eternally
She has a great Champion's spirit with a positive insight
Keeping her focus on a definitive goal she clearly sees
Trying to make a difference and succeed with all of her might.
She never gives up or lets challenges stand in her way at all
Fighting for everything her heart desires with great care
Walking with an endurance and persistence and standing so tall
Knowing there is a special place for her and she'll make it there.
She is a woman of Faith and devoted to family too
Knowing how much she is blessed and what everything truly does mean
A dedicated friend who is there to help with a heart so true
Ready to be a life changer no matter how heard it may seem.
A woman of strength is a creative wonder from the Lord's plan
A beautiful flower that brightens the world the more that it grows
She can do anything by the grace of God and his great command
She is a beautiful person that you should truly get to know.

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!