The Morning Glory inaudibly climbs,
and shares its shy beauty, so rare.
And, we know that behind its mystery,
Our Creative God is there.

He blesses us with sunshine,
He blesses us with rain,
because it's only through the showers,
that do we not, remain the same.

So, as this new day awakens,
and I'm cradled securely in Your arms,
May Your love forever keep me safe,
and sheltered from all storms.

Judge Not

Rich man, poor man, beggerman, thief,
in life, they play their part,
Tis no matter what we may see,
Christ looks upon the heart.

He came not to condemn the world,
The ugly nor the fair,
The harlots who walk in darkness,
Nor men whose beds they share.

He finds no fault with the sinner,
For "All" He gave His life,
He loves us with all our faults,
Our problems, trials and strife.

Price tags on our lives are equal,
For Christ has made them all.
He paid the price with His own life
And lifts us when we fall.

Ah yes, my friend, be not surprised,
When life on earth is through,
And Heavens roll is called for us
Who's standing next to you.

Forget Me Not

Forget me not, for I am there
In the beat of your heart,
On the wing of your prayer.

Forgive me my parting and leaving you thus,
A joyous reunion is waiting for us!

Continue to strive toward your goal and be brave.
Know that my love didn't stop at the grave.

My spirit is with you through good times and bad.
I share all the joys and the sorrows you've had.

Feel my presence within your next breath
And realize there's no distance in death.

Ask for my help and I'll answer your call.
Reach for my hand when you stumble and fall.

Run the last mile with a smile on your face.
My arms will be waiting when you finish the race.

Always remember, my love is right there
In the beat of your heart,
On the wing of your prayer.

Follow Your Dream

Before you look for things to change...
look deep inside your soul.
The Lord has given you all the clues...
always follow your dream.

Inviting trouble is so easy to do...
it happens without warning.
Avoiding problems is easier said than done...
always follow your dream.

Sometimes things just turn out bad...
and you don't know where to turn.
The answer is as close as your heart...
always follow your dream.

Hope has always been the key...
it's sometimes our only hope.
When things are darkest and looking bleak...
always follow your dream.

Only the Lord has all the answers...
and he shares them with only a few.
But faith is as close as we sometimes can get...
always follow your dream.

Perhaps you feel the end is near...
and you've done everything you can.
Never give up, anything can happen...
if you always follow your dream.

Sadness

You can see the sadness in her eyes,
as she searches her heart
and prays to the skies.

She loved the part of her
that was growing inside.
With never-ending tears
she said "good-bye".

Searching for forgiveness
from the Lord she wants to know.
Failing in love
missing her one true bow.

Tomorrow will come but
she will never forget...
The choice she made
and the emptiness she met.

The pain never ends,
only with help from friends.
Remembering Jesus forgives
as long as love still lives.

Do not live life in despair
for life is not always fair.

Bearing Gifts

I passed a teenager upon the street,
who nodded, and politely gave me a smile.
I was in too much of a hurry to return his gesture,
After all, I had to be back to the office, in just a short while.

My child came running up from play;
a handful of daisies, she brought.
I thanked her, thoughtlessly lay them aside,
and into the wastebasket, they were later tossed.

My grandmother gave me once a beautiful ring,
a memento of her well spent life.
I put it away, until a rainy day.
I pawned it, when cash was low, and my spirit, was downcast and contrite.

My Father gave me a Gift, one that was blessed, by far.
I gave it not, a second thought, I was reaching out for another star.

I came upon the Pearly Gates.

As they opened, I stepped inside.
I stood before the Judgment Throne;
I wanted to run and hide. :-(

"Where is the work I sent you to do?"
My Father asked, with disappointment upon His face.
I muttered not a feeble excuse.
I was ashamed, I could not explain.
I felt completely worthless, in this beautiful Place.

If I could but just turn back, and give that teenager a smile.
If I could replace those daisies, so carelessly cast aside,
and make my daughter a happier child.
If I could find that ring, that beautiful ring,
a treasure from my grandmother's heart,
I would hold it close and treasure its worth,
and NEVER from me, would it part.

I would take my Gift, the one My Father had given,
I would work endlessly, night and day.
When my life was over, and all those who were lost,
whom I had been responsible for, saved,
"Well done, My Child," My Father could rightfully say.

Butterflies

Butterflies delicate,
butterflies blue,
butterflies still
remind me of you.

We are here for a while,
then we are gone,
but not forgotten,
for we will be changed
into something more beautiful.

Like the butterfly,
we do not really die,
but shed only
our outer shell.

We then become
even more radiant,
when in our glory,
with Him we shall dwell.

So my child do not grieve,
when I say goodbye,
for to the child of God,
death has no sting.

For we are transformed
into new creatures,
in garments of white.
While singing His praises,
we are filled with His Light.

I'm Free

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free

I'm following the path God laid for me.

I took His hand when I heard him call;

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,

To laugh, to love, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way;

I found that place at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joy.

A friendship shared a laugh, a kiss;

Ah yes, these things, I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life's been full, I savored much;

Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.

Perhaps my time seems all to brief;

Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and share with me,

God wanted me now, He set me free.

Written From The Heart

Poetry is a wonderful gift
When written from the heart;
It can bring a smile to a lonely face,
Or make you cry and tear you apart.

You are given a glimpse into someone's life
And with compassion you learn to feel,
The need to share with others,
Love and understanding, that is truly for real.

You don't ridicule others with the words you choose,
If you've never walked in their shoes;
You write with compassion and commitment,
When you care for others, you cannot lose!

The words that you write, may affect others' lives,
You must choose them wisely with care;
Write from the heart with love and compassion,
For this gift God has given, for you to share.

Tomorrow's A Brand New Day

Sometimes it's hard to accept
the many disappointment in life we face
But we have to believe there's some reason
and hold onto the Lords Grace.

For what seems to be so unfair
and so difficult for us to understand
Is just a small piece of the puzzle
of our life that God has planned.

And as each door will close
they say a window will open its eyes
and life will bring about changes
and with each new day - a surprise!

So believe in all of Gods love
and know it surrounds you every day
with courage and strength you will make it thru
for tomorrow's a Brand New Day!!

My Gift

You gave your all, Lord,
you gave us your best!
Because of your love,
we've been truly blessed!

You've given so much
and that is the reason,
I'm giving to you,
this holiday season...

All of myself, and all I can be
a heart full of thanks, I give to thee;
For the love and compassion
that you've given to me.

There's no way I could ever
begin to repay
All the mercy and grace,
you have sent my way.

I just want you to know Lord
that I love you more,
Each day that I live
more than ever before!

It's all that I have Lord,
this gift of my love,
But it's sent from my heart
on the wings of your dove!

The Glorious Light

One night while looking above
I saw a light shining in the sky
It twinkled gloriously of God's love.
So beautifully bright...by and by.

It was a cold, crisp, clear night.
I could see forever and ever.
The beauty of everything so bright.
It was a night I wouldn't forget...never.

There were millions of twinkling stars.
Each with a brilliance all its own...
Shining near by and away so far.
Letting me know I wasn't alone.

Then all of a sudden, one star stood out.
It came to me as if in a dream.
Capturing my attention without a doubt.
Bringing God's message, it seems.

In the center was a magnificent sight.
An Angel that was sight to behold.
Her omnipresence was a glorious light.
She was dressed in soft white and gold.

Saying "God has sent me here.
Because He loves you so.
He wants you to know He holds you dear.
He will never, ever let you go."

From that moment on I knew I was all right.
And I knew that alone I would never be.
Just hold close to that beautiful sight.
The Angel saying "God loves me".

Our God is so very just.
He loves us each and every one.
In Him we must place our trust.
For His work is one on one...

Today I Awoke

Today I awoke to find you still gone...
Today I awoke to the words of a song.
Today I awoke to all that I hear...
Today I awoke to find you are still near.

For yesterdays are not gone...
& tommorrows will follow the night,
But the memories I'll treasure...
With knowing you are alright.

For today I truly awoke
To knowing that you are...
And forever will be
"With Me"

There's No Place Like It

There's no place like forgiveness,
down deep within your heart.

There's no place like cleanliness,
where sin first got it's start.

There's no place like some laughter,
where sadness once contained.

There's no place like having joy,
where contentment remains.

There's no place like fulfillment,
where emptiness once lived.

There's no place like in living,
once you've learned how to give.

The Ocean

The sounds of the ocean are like friends to me,
They make life easier and help me to see.
That life can be peaceful and yet full of strife,
The waves can be soft, or cut like a knife.
You need friends to help you swim,
To struggle alone or rely on them.
Family also can help you move through the sea,
And you can't help but be,
Grateful to all who love you for you,
They are always there to see you through.
God rules the ocean and all the sounds,
So in Him we must be found.
Trusting in Him to carry us through,
The waves of the ocean and all that is blue.


WHAT IS INSPIRATION?

Inspiration is a fragile thing...
Just a breeze,
touching the green foliage of a city park.
Just a whisper from the soul of a friend.
Just a line of verse clipped from some book.
Inspiration...
Who can say where it is born, and why it leaves us?
Who can tell the reasons for its being or not being?
Only this...
I can think inspiration comes from the Heart of Heaven...
To give the lift of wings,
and the breath of divine music
to those of us who are earthbound.

AN INSPIRATIONAL POEM

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit-
Rest if you must, but don't you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a fellow turns about
When he might have won had he stuck it out.
Don't give up though the pace seems slow -
You may succeed with another blow.

Often the goal is nearer than
It seems to a faint and faltering man;
Often the struggler has given up
Whe he might have captured the victor's cup;
And he learned too late when the night came down,
How close he was to the golden crown.

Success is failure turned inside out -
The silver tint in the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It might be near when it seems afar;
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit -
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.

L.O.V.E. Y.O.U.R.S.E.L.F.

Let go of the "shoulds" in your life.
Open up to the miracle of now.
Value your uniqueness.
Explore your dreams and passions.

Yield to life - go with the flow.
Obey the voice of your Spirit.
Unwind - get cozy and comfy.
Renew yourself - body and soul.
Surround yourself with caring people.
Express yourself - be true to you.
Linger longer at what you enjoy.
Feel God's special love for you.

YOU HAVE WORTH

Do not undermine your worth
by comparing yourself with others.
It is because we are different
that each of us is special.
Do not set your goals
by what other people deem important.
Only you know what is best for you.
Do not take for granted
the things closest to your heart.
Cling to them as you would your life,
for without them, life is meaningless.
Do not let your life slip through your fingers
by living in the past nor for the future.
By living your life one day at a time,
you live all the days of your life.
Do not give up
when you still have something to give.
Nothing is really over
until the moment you stop trying.
It is a fragile thread
that binds us to each other.
Do not be afraid to encounter risks.
It is by taking chances
that we learn how to be brave.
Do not shut love out of your life
by saying it is impossible to find.
The quickest way to receive love is to give love;
The fastest way to lose love
is too hold it too tightly;
In addition, the best way to keep love
is to give it wings.
Do not dismiss your dreams.
To be without dreams is to be without hope;
To be without hope is to be without purpose.
Do not run through life so fast that you forget
not only where you have been,
but also where you are going.
Life is not a race,
but a journey
to be savored each step of the way.

A WORLD OF DREAMS

Lean against a tree,
And dream your world of dreams.
Work hard at what you like to do,
And try to overcome all obstacles.
Laugh at your mistakes,
And praise yourself for learning from them.
Pick some flowers,
And appreciate the beauty of nature.
Say hello to strangers,
And enjoy the people you know.
Don't be afraid to show your emotions,
Laughing and crying makes you feel better.
Love your friends and family
with your entire being,
They are the most important part of your life.
Feel the calmness on a quiet sunny day,
Find a rainbow and live your world of dreams.
Always remember life is better than it seems.

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