Old Times

  Grace fondly remembered how she took a step back, closed her eyes tightly and blew.  She was glad when all the candles went out. But when they came back on again she laughed with all her might.

  She reached over and hugged her husband of sixty years Mario.  It was a beautiful event that the church had planned for them.

  It was a celebration of a love that has withstood the moments of time.  But now she was sitting in a very different atmosphere.

  The love of her life was lying lifeless in the bed before her.  Grace began to weep uncontrollably.  She took her husband's hand again.  But there was no response.

  Just then she could feel a hand upon her shoulder.  It was the Pastor from their church.  "Grace the ladies are here to take you to prayer meeting and Bible study."  He said.

  "No" she said.  "I can't leave him!"  "Grace We will be here, myself and the deacons.  You need to get some air." He answered.

  The ladies took Grace to church.  They had a special guest, an evangelist.  The spirit of God filled the sanctuary.

  They took Grace to the front to be prayed for.  Grace took the evangelist hands and prayed for Mario.  She knew that God could touch him in that room tonight and bring him back to her.

  She believed with all of her heart.  She knew that God's love and the power of the love of the heart were stronger than anything.

  Suddenly tears began to stream down her face.  One of the ladies came running to her having just got the call.  Mario was conscious and calling for her.

  Grace wept uncontrollably.  She sat down and rededicated her heart to the Lord.  She hurried home upon hearing the good news.

  The doctor had just come out after examining him.  "I can't explain it!" He said.  "I can!"  She said as she looked up to the heavens and said thank you.

 

 

Thoughts and Inspiration

Lord..

The world tries to burden me with a heaviness I can't explain,
A really difficult weight to carry anywhere and be strong
I try to keep my head held high but can feel the doubt and great pain
Suddenly I can feel myself stumble and awkwardly start to fall.

Just then two hands reach down and take a tight hold of me
They pick me up, dust me off and help me to stand on my feet again
I look into the light of your beautiful face so lovingly
And state you are my Heavenly Father and my sweet best friend.

I never have to worry or be afraid any more
For your magnificent presence is always taking good care of me
I just need to come with a humbled heart knocking at your hearts door
And you will always be there with a smile and love just for me.

 

Thoughts And Inspirations

  Many of us can agree about one thing.  It is hard to really determine what has happened in the world around us.  One moment the economy seemed to be going so well.

  There were plenty of jobs.  Everyone seemed contented.    Yet in no time at all things changed dramatically.  Now you can't even turn on the news without it getting you down.  Although they never seem to have too many inspirational pieces on the news.

  Depression is trying to grab hold of people's hearts.  So what does one do?  Well. first we have to remember one very important thing.

  We can't control the future or look into the future.  So if we know the one who holds tomorrow why fear?

  Well that's easier said than done.  Right?  But that's where faith comes into play.  We place ourselves in His care and trust completely in Him.

  Wait a minute!  That would mean stepping back and letting someone else take control.  That's not always easy.  But in the end it's worth it.  Especially when we don't understand in our own right.

Prayer

Lord you are the Master of my life.  I pledge who I am and everything I am to you.  My faith is in you.  Work mightily in my life today.  Amen.

Thoughts To Ponder

You are the beautiful Son that makes each day worth living,
The precious breath of hope that helps me take one more step
No matter what weather every new day may try to bring
You are the guiding force of joy that determines what's next.

You are the source that brings grace and love to the very soul,
The wind that brings in a sense of perfect tranquility
A basket of happiness that makes me complete and whole
Lord you are the only answer to each new day for me.

So I take every moment and give it into your hands,
When there isn't a clear solution I can truly see
I watch as you smile and begin to work on your plan
You will take care of it all with ease and success for me.

How Can I Thank You?

Precious Jesus...

How can I say thank you enough for your great patience with me?
You are always there by my side with grace and love when I call
The beauty of your heart keeps me protected so perfectly
Lord I take your hand and look towards your great power through it all.

How can I say thank you enough for your mercy every day,
You care about me with adoration like no one else can
I am forgiven through the breath of your hope in every way
There is a dream to reach out for by your perfect mighty plan.

How can I say thank you enough to be your child so dear?
You call me your wonderful masterpiece and your very own
When you are with me Lord there is never any doubt or fear
Thank you with a grateful heart I can call Heaven my great home!

Letter To God

My precious, dearest Lord,

Just one thought of your magnificent presence each day,
Brings something special to my heart I can't explain
There's a beautiful peace that fills me in every way
And a light that starts to heal every ounce of real pain.

There's forgiveness that comes in like a workman's tool
And begins to work to make things like something brand new
As my heart beholds the Potters Hands unfold and rule
I can see more of your perfect love in all I do.

The Wonder of grace fills my spirit with happiness
As I look with a clarity I've not had before
You are always there by me and helping me feel blessed
There's a special sense of Thanksgiving at my hearts core.

I write today with one very special thing in mind
Lord how I desire to know so much more of you
I want to let my brokenness unfurl and unwind
And be a new person restored by you in all I do.

True Love

  Kristy sat quietly in the cold, quiet hospital room with her head down.  She brushed away the steady
flow of tears that cascaded from her eyes.  She regretfully listened to the endless beeping of the team of machines that were keeping her friend alive.

  Just then, the door slowly opened.  The nurse came in pulling a cart.  "You should go home and get some rest."  She said to Kristy.

  "I am fine." Kristy answered. "Either way you will have to step out now while we care for her." The nurse responded.

  Kristy slowly walked just a few doors down to the waiting room.  As she sat down, a few ladies from her church came in and sat with her.  They asked if they could pray with her.

  Kristy took each ladies hand and bowed her head.  When it was over she thanked them and tried to smile. 

  Suddenly, there was loud commotion in the hall.  Some sort of code was being announced.  Kristy ran back to Lauren's room.  They wouldn't let her in.

  Moments later, everyone came out.  Lauren was gone.  Kristy fell to the floor and wept uncontrollably.  The ladies tried to help her.  They took her home to make sure she was safe.

  Kristy went in and sat in the corner in the dark.  She couldn't sleep or eat.  She felt nothing.  All she could do is cry.

  She couldn't bring herself to go to work or her church.  This continued for days.  Her answering machine was full of unanswered calls.

  Finally, after a week the same two ladies returned to her house.  They knew she wouldn't answer the phone or door.  So they pounded on the window until she let them in.

  They began opening the blinds and cleaning up.  They placed the food they brought on the table.  Kristy still refused to eat.

  "Let us pray."  They suggested.  "No, where was God in all this?  Why did he let her die?"  Kristy said

  "How dare you question God!"  One of the ladies said.  "He is a God of perfect wisdom.  He did what was right for Lauren.  Did you want her to suffer?"

  "No I wanted her to be healed."  Kristy answered.  "She is healed!  She is in the glorious presence of Jesus!  You will see her again if you don't turn from God."  The other lady said.

  Kristy thought about it.  She began to weep uncontrollably and loudly.  The ladies took her hands and they prayed.

  She asked God for forgiveness and rededicated her life to Him.  Kristy began to feel a little better and thanked the ladies.

  The funeral and the next few weeks were hard.  But the ladies were with her every step of the way praying for her and standing by her.

  Kristy returned to church.  She even got a brand new dynamic job helping others deal with grief.  She was grateful that God never left her even though she didn't see it.

  She was thankful for His grace and perfect, true love that is always there!