P. A. I. N.

Jesus..

There is a kind of pain that no one ever sees...
It is the type that rips apart at who you are,
This pain continues to grow in intensity
And nothing can ever seem to stop it by far.

It's the type of pain that mutilates and tears apart...
A pain that is permanent in every way
It takes the greatest joy from the core of the heart
And brings destruction to the hearth of every day.

But then your sweet love comes in so perfect and true...
It fights the pain of fear with power and grace
And instills hope and strength in everything you do
All enlightened by the beauty of your great face.

The shield of promise pushes back it's strong hold...
And happiness comes in much more abundantly
I can conquer any kind of tough pain untold
As long as your great power is always with me.

Powerful faith unlocks the door of hope.

When you want to see God's best, go through your path with power and zest

The ⛅ Cloudy Pathway

  Christina sat quietly in her darkened room, alone, staring into space.  She tried desperately to make sense of everything.  But she just couldn't.

  Her family treated her like garbage.  What few friends she had were not really friends at all.  So she was walking through her pathway solo.

  But what she couldn't understand most was why things had to seem so difficult.  She couldn't find a better paying career position.

  She wanted to refinance her loan and was turned away.  It just seemed like a domino effect. 

  When Christina returned to work a young woman asked if she could share her table at lunch time.  The two began to talk. 

  Her name was Gracie.  She had just started two days ago and didn't know anyone well.  The two women got along very well.

  Gracie invited Christina to her church's christmas festival.  She really didn't want to go.  But there was something about Gracie that she really liked.  So she said yes.

  The two began sharing their lunch together every day.  They shared a lot of the same interests. 

  They went to leisure activities.  Christina began to 😃 smile a little again.  The day of the CHRISTMAS festival came.

  Christina enjoyed meeting Gracies family and her Pastor and church.  But when prayer time was called, she started to leave.

  Gracie took her hands, smiled and walked with her to the altar.  The Pastor began to 🙏 pray for her. 

  Christina started to cry uncontrollably.  She felt like a weight was being lifted off of her. 

  She accepted the Lord as her Saviour.  She began to see the ☁ clouds slowly lift off of her pathway.

  She became a member of Gracies church.  She also got a promotion and raise at work.  A 👩 woman from the church who works in finance helped her get an affordable loan.

  Gracie introduced her to her brother Kurt.  The two started dating and really like each other.

  Christina was so relieved to be feeling better.  She never has to be distressed again.  The Lord is on her side and with Him you can succeed.

Thoughts To Ponder

Human nature wants answers right away.  This is quite understandable.  When we pray we expect immediate response.

Unfortunately answers don't always come on our timing and terms.  The Lord is always there for us.  He will take care of us. 

But He knows best.  Sometimes we wonder ... Why...when?  Remember this the Lord's glory will come.  We just have to unlock the door of hope with the key of faith and wait for amazing miracles!

Overcoming Heart

My Jesus...

The greatest message I've been told is that I'm yours completely...
You welcome me with devotion and care, and all of your love
You know that I'm not perfect yet you see such promise in me
And wrap me in your precious arms, and unending, perfect love.

You forgive me, cleanse me and make me like new complete and whole...
In your word I find wisdom to be exactly like you
I can be a light of promise in a world so dark and cold
Learning to be loving and forgiving each new day through.

You call me your overcoming child that can do anything...
I just need to keep my mind and heart always focused on you
Your love will take away all worry, and help my heart to sing
My Jesus I can have success by your grace in all I do.

A Brighter Day

My Precious Jesus...

I can see the breathtaking wonder of a new and brighter day...
Even though clouds may try to hide the rainbow in my sweet sky
I'm trying to learn from the ruggedness in a special way
And know that you will give me the enduring joy to get by.

I must remember not to let such things get the best of me..
And realize I can grow tougher each step that I take with you
You are guiding and directing with sweet love so perfectly
By your grace, things will be much bigger, brighter, and so brand new.

I can put away the nervousness and the crippling fear...
Worry and concern won't be a part of my heart in any way
For even though I may not see it, you are always so near
Ready to give me a hope and a future, and a new day.

Wonders And Majesty

  Kristina sat in her room, literally frozen in her seat and numb.  She tried to make sense of everything.  She had what seemed like the perfect life.

  But, then all at once it shattered into unrepairable pieces.  Her precious baby boy was gone.  She'll never be able to hold this beautiful breath of life again.

  She just couldn't understand how someone that young could get so sick.  He was innocent and gentle.

  Kristina didn't feel like living anymore.  She hardly ate anything.  She stood alone and apart from her husband and other children.  Her marriage was breaking apart.

  Kristinas parents and their church were praying for a miracle.  One day, the Pastor asked a member of his congregation to go and see her.

  Kristina was reluctant at first to see her.  But then, she agreed.  The girl painfully explained how she lost her beautiful twin girls in a tragic fire.

  "How can you possibly have such strong beliefs after that happening?"  Kristina asked.  The young girl looked at her and smiled.

  "The world is an imperfect place."  She said.  "But as believers we need to know that God will help us.  He helped me and gave me strength.  He will for you."

  The two women talked the rest of the afternoon, and slowly became friends.  Kristina agreed to go and talk to a counselor.

  She slowly began to start the process of healing.  She began to attend church.  There was happiness once again in her household.

  One year later, God blessed her with twin boys!